Hits and Misses from this week's RAW and Smackdown (14th

This week's Raw and Smackdown came to us live from the O2 Arena in London and the show didn't disappoint the WWE Universe one bit.

With Money In The Bank fast approaching, there were some title matches that were finalised, participants being added to the MITB ladder matches which is looking quite impressive at the moment. We also witnessed some high-quality matches, great feuds in the making and Braun Strowman's Greatest Royal Rumble trophy getting wrecked.

With that being said, here I will be a taking a look at some of the Superstars who took a step in the right direction and some situations that WWE failed to hit the bullseye!

Without further adieu, let's take a look at this week's hits and misses from both the shows.

Hit: #5 Kevin Owens

Ente — Owens would add to the unpredictability in the MITB ladder match

It's safe to say that Kevin Owens is one of the best Superstars on the main roster at the moment. He has got good in-ring skill set and couple that with his smooth mic skills, you have the best heel in the wrestling business at the moment.

After escaping from the ridiculously repetitive storyline in SmackDown, at first, it seemed to be Deja Vu once again for the former Universal champion and his best buddy, Sami Zayn. But now with Owens getting some recognition from the people at the helm, he has been getting what he feels has been long overdue, a serious push towards gold.

After two top matches with Strowman and Seth Rollins, even though both in vain, KO finally got his chance to qualify for the MITB match and delivered despite winning the match with some help from Zayn,

Owens' addition to the match for the all-important briefcase, just adds to the unpredictability of the match and could make it one of the best ladder matches in recent memory.

It has also put him in a position to have a great feud with one of the participants as well. Balor vs Owens, Roode vs Owens... well certainly I wouldn't mind. And imagine if he wins the whole thing and cashes in on a vulnerable champion? Well, I would like to see where this goes!

Miss: #5 Andrade 'Cien' Almas

Enter — Almas' debut should have been better

Disappointing! That's one word I would use to describe Andrade Cien Almas' debut on Smackdown.

First of all, WWE missed a trick by delaying his debut this long after the Superstar Shake-Up. Secondly, putting him in a squash match with a local talent was definitely not the best move.

Almas has been one of the rising stars in NXT and certainly, I would have loved to see him coming in and engaging in a feud with a Superstar like Randy Orton or even get into the US title picture with Jeff Hardy.

Maybe, WWE could take a different approach with him in the coming weeks, but for now, it looks like he could get wasted on the main roster and that would be such a shame to a Superstar who looks destined for fame in the WWE.

Hit: #4 Becky Lynch

Finally, we are able to see Becky Lynch being relevant once again in Smackdown Live. After a couple of embarrassing losses, the Lasskicker was certainly on the path of becoming obscure on the main roster and would have been relegated behind the likes of Charlotte, Carmella and Asuka.

People have been clamouring for a change in persona from Lynch and the MITB match could actually prove to be the perfect opportunity for her to embrace the dark side. She could cost her best friend Charlotte a shot at the contract and could start a feud with her.

Certainly, the first Smackdown Live women's champion seems to have come back on to the right track by qualifying for the ladder match and only time will tell on how WWE would go ahead with her.

Miss: #4 No Way Jose

When this man made his debut on RAW, the first thing that came to my mind was a certain Superstar known as Adam Rose.

Although Rose had a brilliant start, his gimmick reached a dead end which resulted in him going down the pecking order and finally being released.

Jose's start on the roster has been treacherous, to say the least. Two straight losses in the past two weeks and on both occasions he was pinned.

It's not that he is bad in the ring or he does not have the physical attributes. The gimmick doesn't seem to fit the bill on the main roster in this current era.

It might early days to come to a conclusion but by the looks of it, Jose does have the signs of being a failed experiment by the WWE.

Hit: #3 Dolph Ziggler & Drew McIntyre

Enter c — This is one feud that could bring the house down

"Talk about making an impact!" Well, these were not my words, this is what Michael Cole had to say when Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre picked up the victory over RAW's top stars Balor and Strowman.

WWE did a great thing by putting the duo over Strowman and Balor as they have ensured that the two maintain their momentum ever since coming on RAW and also made sure that there is a strong team on the horizon in the tag-team division on the red brand.

Even with Authors Of Pain also on the roster, Ziggler and McIntyre could prove to be a serious threat to the Deletors of the World.

Even if WWE decide to split these guys up, Ziggler could make his way into the IC title picture. As for McIntyre, well, that little confrontation with Strowman could actually mean that we might witness one of the best feuds the Monster Among Men could have in his WWE career.

And yeah, the Greatest Royal Rumble trophy has also been wrecked. Expect Strowman's hands to be itching for some revenge!

Miss: #3 Big Cass

Enter capti — Bryan seems to be burying Cass with ease

Big Cass had quite an impressive return from injury. Coming in, making a statement by going after Daniel Bryan seemed nice at first. But then the writing on the wall became more clear for him. He was going to get buried by Bryan.

First was his loss to Bryan at Backlash. The giant was forced to tap out. The attack after the match was brilliant in the sense that he would solidify his position as a heel on SmackDown.

But, he didn't appear last week on SmackDown where Bryan suffered a clean loss to Rusev. And this week, well, he suffered a mauling at the hands of the former blue brand GM, where he was forced to submit yet again.

Cass is now set to face Samoa Joe for the last spot in the Money In The Bank ladder match, but certainly, his feud with Bryan has not helped his cause after making a return.

Hit: #2 Shinsuke Nakamura

When I heard it was going to be Styles vs Nakamura yet again, honestly I wasn't too happy. After the two no results at GRR and Backlash, I just wanted this feud to end and someone else to challenge for the title.

But then this week, something changed my opinion. It was a chapter from the book of a certain Late Great Eddie Guerrero that made me fall in love with this heel persona of the Artist.

After weeks of making Nakamura go after the wrong 'crown jewels', it's fair to say WWE finally got it right this week. They not only added some freshness to the feud, but also to the character of Nakamura.

Now let's see what the King Of Strong Style will choose for their match at Money In The Bank and it could actually be Phenomenal!

Miss: #2 Tag-Team title picture

Okay WWE, you have established that the Bludgeon Brothers and the duo of Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt are strong. They seem to be rolling past the competition with ease. But seriously, what's next?

The tag-team title picture on both the brands still remain clouded and its as if WWE have no idea with what to do next. There have been no No.1 contender's matches, no tag-teams laying out a challenge, except the B-Team and no confrontations from the champions themselves.

The WWE Universe would certainly would not be happy if the titles are not defended for a second PPV on the trot, and WWE needs to get their act back together when it comes to this situation with the tag-team gold on both the brands.

Hit: #1 Roman Reigns

Enter captio — The hard-hitting Reigns is a what we actually need

I don't know the reaction I could get with this one, but this week Roman Reigns hit the ball out of the park.

Reigns destroyed Jinder Mahal cleanly and I am one of the people who think he should be doing it on a regular basis.

Let's admit it, he is no underdog in any fight given his physique and such a Superstar is supposed to be unchained and leaving destruction in his wake. When he was part of the Shield, The Big Dog was one of the dangerous guys in the stable, making people go through tables, barricades and what not.

It is when they decided to show him as the guy who turns up every day for work with a pinch of John Cena added to the mix that the WWE Universe had enough of him.

WWE should stick with him being the dangerous guy he once was and who knows, that much talked about heel turn could also just happen.

Miss: #1 The Raw Women's championship

Enter ca — This match should have been made in the ring

Ronda Rousey has been one of the biggest signings in WWE history. I was among the sceptics who thought she could be a flop in the ring and how I was wrong. She put up a great show at WrestleMania.

But for her to accept the challenge from Nia Jax in such a weak fashion. It was almost like a guy asking a girl out for coffee.

This is a woman that made her appearance at the end of the Royal Rumble in such a hard-hitting fashion. Something similar would have been so much better, as she could have challenged Jax in the ring.

With both Superstars coming into the match with a lot of respect for each other, it could possibly turn out to be one of the best matches in the Women's division. But the way how it was made official. Well, it was a big-time miss!

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Hits and Misses from this week's RAW and Smackdown (14th - 20th May)