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WWE RAW was the very definition of an 'uneventful' show. Steps were taken in the right direction in certain cases, but the three-hour-long broadcast was just overwhelming.
There was a certain section of the audience that believed that this episode of WWE RAW would be where Vince McMahon brought out all the big guns. After the universally acclaimed AEW All Out 2021 pay-per-view, it only seemed natural for the competition to put its best foot forward as well.
What did you guys think of WWE RAW? Were you disappointed with how things played out this week? Or did you think this was a solid show compared to other weeks?
#3 Best/Worst: WWE RAW sees two familiar faces return
It was great to see Alexa Bliss step into the WWE RAW Women's Championship picture because, until then, it was Charlotte Flair, a heel, clashing with Nia Jax, another heel.
Shayna Baszler, a third heel, was on the sidelines, at odds with both women. Alexa Bliss may not be the traditional babyface, but at least the crowd is supposed to root for her against The Queen.
It must be noted that Alexa Bliss was backstage last week, but the company decided not to use her on TV. She did clarify, however, that she was okay, putting several rumors to bed.
It was also great to see Drake Maverick return to WWE RAW, although is it really something of note if it's for the 24/7 Championship? It's also crazy to see a title that's supposed to be defended about anywhere lose its essence by being defended in the ring!
That said, Drake Maverick has great comedic timing, and things could freshen up with his inclusion.
Why are these two WWE RAW returns a part of the best/worst category? Put, because while they're notable, they really aren't exciting.
#2 Best: Xavier Woods is the WWE RAW MVP this week
WWE RAW star Xavier Woods was the most valuable player in both halves of the tag team turmoil match. Kofi Kingston is a former World Champion. Big E is obviously Mr. Money in the Bank. Xavier Woods has always been the underdog in this fab trio!
The way he was booked ensured that Xavier Woods looked like a million bucks on WWE RAW tonight!
We always knew he had the talent. This week, Woods had the opportunity to remind us why he's one of the best.
#2 Worst: The John Morrison situation
So, this is how the sequence of events unfolded. WWE RAW stars The Miz and John Morrison split up, and one believed it was leading to a grudge match between the two veterans. Except The Miz has been cast in Dancing with The Stars and has not shown up on WWE RAW since then.
As a result, John Morrison suffered an embarrassing loss to Karrion Kross this week. Could the split have been delayed by a few weeks?
1 Best: Bobby Lashley and Omos in the WWE RAW main event match
This WWE RAW showdown was not one we knew we wanted until it finally happened. Bobby Lashley is always portrayed as the dominant performer in just about any situation.
This time he was the underdog as The All Mighty faced off against Omos. One has to believe that there's yet another match between these WWE RAW stars planned for somewhere in the pipeline.
#1 Worst: The fall of Drew McIntyre
Wasn't Drew McIntyre the poster boy for the WWE RAW brand, possessing just about every single ingredient that the top guy needs? Not only did he lose to Sheamus on this week's show, but he also attacked the heel after losing, which is a villainous move!
Are we slowly going to see a Drew McIntyre heel turn, as he racks up the losses? Is he being slowly turned into a bad guy to face their new poster boy Damian Priest somewhere down the line? There's no other way to justify this week's major WWE RAW defeat!
