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Monday Night Raw took place in Michigan and it fair to say that the WWE Universe got plenty to talk about. From the exchange of titles to the McMahons' emphatic and to a large extent surprising announcements, the event was thrilling.
Fans wait all week for Monday just to watch their favourite show which is Raw. When it comes to Raw, the WWE leave no stone unturned in order to make the flagship show of the company a hit.
This week was no different as we do have plenty to talk about. The Road to Wrestlemania is officially on and this my friends is surely the most joyful yet enthralling ride the fans, the superstars or to put in in whole, anyone even slightly associated with the company is part of.
Here we rank down top takeaways from February 11, 2019, edition of Monday Night Raw.
#5 WWE is going nowhere with Elias
If you've watched the recent episodes of Raw then it isn't hard to understand that Elias is in a complicated zone. The singing superstar might be striking the right chords with his guitar but if his career in WWE is being talked about then it's stuck at a zone which is too hard to understand.
Elias had the backing of the WWE Universe and his feuds with Baron Corbin and Bobby Lashley did seem to take him up the pecking order but ever since The Royal Rumble, Elias' character has witnessed a drastic change and now here we stand with Elias nowhere near an intriguing storyline heading into WrestleMania.
The walk with Elias chant was gaining a solid momentum but things have unexpectedly slowed down and the WWE creative team is only to blame. The singing superstar was seen the legendary Jeff Jarret at Royal Rumble and then at Raw, but the WWE Universe didn't really buy any of the things the two men with guitars had to say.
Elias is a good performer and owns impressive skills on the mic, in short, the man with the guitar has it all it to succeed at the highest level but the recent trajectory is suggesting great things for Elias.
#4 Raw has a dominant trio of heels
Three men, three giant men, three extremely gifted athletes have collaborated and the signs for the rest of the locker room look pretty dangerous. The men being talked about here are Bobby Lashley, Drew Mcintyre and Baron Corbin.
The 3 heels have often been at each others' corner and it seems the WWE board seems interested in taking this forward. Despite never officially being united, the 3 have been involved in carrying brutal attacks together.
Their rivalry against Braun Strowman is well documented as the three powerhouses have often combined to take out the monster among men.
As of now, there ain't many factions on Raw or Smackdown, so putting these men together in a spot seems an efficient idea.
With these three on one side, it remains to be seen where their ongoing war with Braun Strowman and Kurt Angle goes.
#3 Finn Balor is on to something special
The Irish superstar has had a great 2019 so far. From defeating the likes of John Cena, Drew Mcintyre and Baron Corbin to headlining Royal Rumble in The Universal Title match against the beast, Brock Lesnar, Finn has been stepping up the ladder in 2019.
Finn Balor received appreciation from the fans worldwide and the former Universal Champion has gained a lot of respect for his tremendous effort against the beast incarnate, Brock Lesnar at Royal Rumble.
With that said, upon returning from his colossal battle against Brock, Finn has been involved in the Intercontinental title picture alongside Bobby Lashley. The Irish Captor is the number one contender for the Intercontinental championship and is due to battle Bobby and his buddy, Leo Rush in a handicap match for the title.
The Demon scored the pinfall which earned him a massive 6-man tag match at Raw alongside Braun Strowman and Kurt Angle. The trio got the better of Drew Mcintyre, Baron Corbin and Bobby Lashley with Finn doing the final bit as he successfully delivered Coup de Grace and covered the reigning Intercontinental champion for the win.
#2 Raw Women's Championship is the hottest story heading into the road to Wrestlemania
At this moment, the most intriguing storyline is revolving around one belt and that belt is the Women's Raw Championship. The Road to Wrestlemania is on and we're still not a hundred per cent sure as to who really will face Ronda Rousey at Wrestlemania for the title.
The man, Becky Lynch is probably enjoying the most successful period of her career and has hit the purple patch at the right time. Becky had a phenomenal 2018 and continued her impressive run in 2019 as well by winning the Women's Royal Rumble.
The Man rightfully earned her the opportunity to face Ronda Rousey at Wrestlemania and set up a dream encounter against the baddest woman on the planet.
But it seems all those plans of a dream bout are fading as Vince McMahon recently introduced a new superstar in the frame as the Queen, Charlotte Flair is now the replacement made by the chairman of the company.
Vince shocked the entire world by banning Becky Lynch for 60 days, meaning Charlotte Flair takes her places at the grandest stage of them all.
With so much curiosity running around this matchup, it seems there is no end to this discussion as every week a new tale is written in this fascinating storyline.
#1 WWE have finally got their Man in Seth Rollins
It has been a long time since the WWE universe has been looking for someone they can wholeheartedly cheer for! Someone they believe is their man, is their favourite, is the one who can take on anyone, anytime and anywhere.
Sure the WWE board recognised that man to be Roman Reigns but it's no secret that Roman had a hard time in establishing a connection with the fans.
Though he was heavily cheered upon defeating Brock Lesnar at Summerslam, the big dog's impressive face run was halted with the unexpected news of his leukaemia. The day was sad as a supreme performer like Roman had to relinquish his Universal Title.
With that said, many superstars have received a good backing from the fans but no one really established themselves as the face of the company. But now there is one man who seems all but set to reach the pinnacle and be the man, the company has been in dire need of.
Seth Rollins is the guy we are talking about and it's no secret that the fans worldwide wish the best for the architect and hope to see him slay the beast. With his recent Royal Rumble victory, Rollins is on for something special and the WWE have finally got their man.
