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I know that the internet will crucify me for saying so, but I think that Bruce Prichard has, for the second week in a row, showed us why he was the ideal candidate to book WWE RAW. The shows have gotten significantly better since he took over and I do hope that this continues all the way to SummerSlam, at the very least.
WWE RAW had a lot of high points this week, but I have to say that I wasn't entirely thrilled by some of the stuff that happened during the show for sure. As always, this review is just a matter of opinion and if your opinion of RAW was different from mine, I encourage you to voice your thoughts and views in the comments section right below.
So, without further ado, I present the best and worst of RAW.
#1 Best: Edge cuts a fantastic promo on RAW
I thought that Ric Flair was great when he picked up the microphone this week, and even The Big Show and Randy Orton were fine. But when Edge cut his promo on RAW, it was almost a masterclass in intensity, where he revved up the passion to showcase that his feud with Randy Orton was far from done.
Even though Edge wasn't technically on the show, he was the best thing about RAW this week. Perhaps the only person in all of wrestling who cuts a better babyface promo is Cody Rhodes, and I would probably have to say that Edge surpassed Cody Rhodes with his delivery.
I didn't think that anything on RAW would get me legitimately excited for Edge vs. Randy Orton part 3, whenever that happens but here we are and I couldn't be any more pumped.
#1 Worst: When the babyfaces outnumber the heels on WWE RAW
So the babyfaces in the main event segment on RAW had Rey Mysterio, Dominik, Aleister Black, and Humberto Carillo on their side. On the other hand, they contested against the vilest heel faction on RAW, that you already know comprises Seth Rollins, Murphy, and Austin Theory.
Doesn't logic dictate that the bad guys should have more people than the good guys do, generally? Also, I honestly have a huge problem with the way that Aleister Black is being booked on RAW because he has gone from a very special performer with a cool entrance to just another guy on the roster
And most importantly, I feel like far too much importance is being given to Dominik's wrestling debut. I mean Seth Rollins, Rey Mysterio, and a whole lot of other performers are involved in it.
I don't mean this as a slight against the young man who can surely be one of the top stars on RAW in due course of time, but Rollins just feels unimportant now.
#2 Best: Some very exciting title feuds on RAW
I love the idea that The Street Profits will now be taking on the volatile team of Angel Garza and Andrade for the RAW Tag Team Championships going forward, especially if you consider the fact that the two of them do not seem to be getting along.
So not only will we finally see a babyface team mixing it up with a heel unit, but also we can see the two members of the said heel team finding it difficult to see eye to eye.
And yes, I love the idea of a feud between Apollo Crews and Bobby Lashley on RAW because, for the first time in a long time, Apollo Crews will be the underdog heading in, and the added element of MVP will add the elemnt of drama too.
I can't say that Asuka vs. Sasha Banks is the most exciting feud in the world but yeah, I do not really have a problem with it because the two women will definitely tear it up.
#2 Worst: And some not so exciting RAW feuds...
At no point am I trying to imply that the arrival of Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode to RAW is a bad thing. Also, I am very sure that when we eventually go to Extreme Rules, Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre will tear it up. At the same time, I have to be honest with you guys, I don't really think that this was the most exciting development on RAW because nobody really believes that Dolph Ziggler will be the WWE Champion in the year 2020.
Also, do we really need to see The Big Show vs. Randy Orton in 2020? I get that Randy Orton is back to being the 'legend killer' on RAW once again but I have to wonder if it was necessary for him to face off against The Big Show, because, once again, the outcome is quite predictable.
That said, this was just my personal opinion and your thoughts about this week's episode of RAW may differ, which is why you're welcome to voice them out.
#3 Best/Worst: The alliance between Natalya and Lana on RAW
No, I don't want to jump to conclusions right away and so, I am not going to slot this alliance as a worst by any means. But at the same time, of all the performers on RAW, I just think that Natalya is the last one who needs a manager because she has the experience and is pretty decent on the mic too.
Also, honestly, do we need to see Liv Morgan in conversation with Ruby Riott once again, either in an alliance or a feud considering that their story has been done and dusted on RAW already? I wouldn't have minded a storyline between Liv Morgan and Lana, considering the history that they teased, a few months ago on RAW, because young and promising Morgan needs a manager more than Natalya does.
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