The biggest winners and losers of last night's Raw (July 1)

Winners: Mike and Maria Kanellis

Didn't see that one coming. When was the last time these two got on TV? Two years ago?

I suppose WWE is rewarding them for signing a new contract?

Either way, any step in this direction is a good one for them, even though their defeat against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch was inevitable. We'll see what happens with them in the coming weeks.

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Winner: Nikki Cross

After months of doing nothing, Nikki Cross' surprising surge continues, and this week was the most telling that the company might have bigger things in store for her soon.

Carmella defeated Alexa Bliss after pointing out just how dependent the former women's champion was on her new cohort. Then Nikki Cross defeated Carmella, making us all question why exactly Alexa Bliss is getting more spotlight on pay per view.

The breakup of this alliance should do Nikki Cross a lot of favors if WWE has her go over.