Best & Worst of RAW: Top star still getting a future push, Big mistake made with losing Champion

Big E pinned Bobby Lashley to become the new WWE Champion on RAW
Big E pinned Bobby Lashley to become the new WWE Champion on RAW

#2. Worst: The botched ending to Nikki A.S.H. vs. Tamina

The Nikki A.S.H. and Rhea Ripley feud against Women's Tag Team Champions Tamina and Natalya continued on RAW. This week, Nikki faced Tamina, and following that, Ripley faced Natalya.

The finish to the first match was sloppy. The pin hardly looked clean, and although it was Nikki A.S.H. who got the pinfall, Tamina's music played and even the ring announcer made a mistake by announcing her as the winner.

That was undoubtedly the low point of the show this week. Rhea Ripley vs. Natalya was a fairly enjoyable match, with Ripley getting the submission win over the veteran.


#2. Best: Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss' RAW Women's title feud

Charlotte Flair defeated Shayna Baszler on RAW, with Nia Jax causing the distraction this week. Last week, Baszler distracted Jax and cost her a potential RAW Women's title win against The Queen.

The pair seems to have broken up and will face off on the Red brand next week, but that seems to be secondary. Charlotte Flair was given a gift by Alexa Bliss, her title challenger at Extreme Rules 2021.

Flair's gift was a lookalike doll named Charly, who was eventually trashed backstage. The feud is surprisingly interesting and feels like a breath of fresh air. Bliss was once criticized for being "too involved" in the RAW Women's division between 2017 and 2018, but she hasn't been a singles champion in over three years.

It's funny how time can change that perception. It's good to see her back in the Women's title mix.

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