WWE RAW - Best and worst - Goldberg returns, 2 new Champions, NXT Champion debuts as a jobber, Big mistake with returning superstar?

WWE RAW was certainly not an uneventful show this week. A lot happened during the course of the night for sure, but whether the events were positive or negative still remains to be seen.

For what it was worth, this was not a boring show at all. One can't complain that he/she was bored while watching WWE RAW this week, and that has to be a positive development for sure.

At the same time, quite a few decisions left us scratching our heads. If you thought the same, or even believe otherwise, let us know in the comments section below.

How would you rate the edition of WWE RAW after Money in the Bank out of 10? Let us know in the comments below.

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#3 Best/Worst: John Cena opened WWE RAW this week

Riddle and John Cena in the same ring. Bro. Yes. #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/KQMnKrmB2i

— Sportskeeda Wrestling (@SKWrestling_) July 20, 2021

What happens when a pro wrestling legend whose primary feud is on SmackDown shows up on WWE RAW? He gets a raucous ovation for sure, even puts a young talent like Riddle over, but overall, in the grander scheme of things, nothing really happens during the segment.

Now that we've had a Bro-off between Cena and Riddle, we need one with Riddle and @THEVinceRusso. #WWERaw

— Sportskeeda Wrestling (@SKWrestling_) July 20, 2021

Yes, there was absolutely nothing wrong with the way that Cena opened WWE RAW this week and what he did with Riddle was pretty entertaining as well.

That said, there was a missed opportunity to maybe tease a future showdown with a heel from the brand, be it Jinder Mahal, or Sheamus, or better yet, Bobby Lashley.

Fans genuinely seemed excited by the way that WWE RAW opened this week, and one has to believe that they expected a little more than they got. That aside, it's so cool that John Cena still considers WWE his home and the WWE Universe his very own family.

Is there anyone from the RAW brand you think he could have a great feud with?

#2 Best: Nikki A.S.H. becomes the WWE RAW Women's Champion

What a moment for anyone who was ever told they weren’t good enough, or athletic enough, or attractive enough to follow their dreams!I’m so happy for @NikkiCrossWWE #RAW https://t.co/UrrWp8x43F

— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) July 20, 2021

WWE RAW may have had its shares of ups and downs but it did end on a positive note. Nikki A.S.H. cashed in her Money in the Bank contract and she is your brand new WWE RAW Women's Champion. Sure, some may believe that it's far too soon for her to win the WWE RAW Women's Championship, but anything that freshens up the division is a positive.

Honestly, Reginald winning big on WWE RAW also freshens up the 24/7 Championship picture which was simply oscillating between two men.

Let's hope that Vince McMahon can sustain this momentum across future episodes.

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#2 Worst: Karrion Kross loses his debut

You're joking right?

— BrianTheBoss24 (@wwepage24) July 20, 2021

This has to be some sort of joke or rib. How do you take a talented guy like Karrion Kross, separate him from Scarlett, and ruin all of his NXT momentum by having him pinned in his RAW debut? It doesn't make any sense. Let's just hope that his comeback, his revenge, his next step makes up for this weak first effort.

#1 Best: Goldberg's return on WWE RAW locked in a massive SummerSlam match

This can be an awesome match

— Vladimir (@VladimirWWE96) July 20, 2021

Goldberg returned to WWE RAW and the crowd was blazing hot for him. There is obviously a section of the audience that does not care for him, but honestly, the reaction proved that he is still a massive draw.

With Goldberg vs. Bobby Lashley, Seth Rollins vs. Edge, and Roman Reigns vs. John Cena locked in for SummerSlam, it is definitely guaranteed to be a show for the ages. As with every Goldberg match, it's impossible to predict who's going over during the clash.

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#1 Worst: Did it have to come at the cost of Keith Lee?

🤘🏽 https://t.co/oyAQgAHZZ5

— Ricochet (@KingRicochet) July 20, 2021

The sight of Keith Lee coming to WWE RAW must have warmed the heart of many a fan. The sight of him coming back to lose must have infuriated just as many of his supporters.

Yes, losing to the WWE Champion in a big WWE RAW match is never a bad thing, but Lee needed to secure a win after his time away. This wasn't the right way to bring him back honestly.