WWE RAW - Best and worst- Vince McMahon regains confidence in a top Superstar, Big mistake with a current Champion 

Once WWE RAW stopped airing, our staff was confused about whether to give it a thumbs-up or thumbs-down rating. While the episode was not bad at all, no new update technically emerged from the show!

Honestly, while episodes like these do not do much for Sportskeeda's news team, they are easier to sit through than the fare WWE usually serves up. Nothing was exceptionally good, but nothing was embarrassingly bad either. Everything was smack dab right in the middle.

Here's what we thought hit home for WWE RAW this week. Also, some misses need to be highlighted as well.

How hyped are you about the 2022 Royal Rumble, dear reader? Be sure to let us know in the comments below.

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#3 Best: The opening segment on WWE RAW set the stage for a major showdown

Somehow, Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley did not go at it before their big fight made it feel even bigger. The opening segment of RAW showcased the difference in demeanor between the two former MMA beasts heading into the biggest match of their career.

One must wonder if the story they're telling about Lesnar becoming cocky and brash will be his undoing in the upcoming match. And what role will the two managers play in the outcome? Will we see a brand new WWE Champion be crowned at the Royal Rumble?

All said and done, this feels like the biggest match the company can put on that does not involve Roman Reigns. The way they have set it up makes fans invested in all of the action.

#2 Best: Is Chad Gable the most underrated WWE RAW performer?

If you caught the spelling bee on WWE RAW this week, you would have naturally given plaudits to Randy Orton, Riddle, and Otis. Three men that shone because of their incredible charm.

But the man who was the glue that held the whole thing together, who turned the crowd against him, and then went on to have a great match against Randy Orton, was Chad Gable.

#2 Worst: Is there any point to the Damian side of Damian Priest at all?

Remember when Hulk Hogan used to 'hulk up' and win his matches? Or when Sting started no-selling any shots to his body and beat his chest, seemingly becoming invincible afterward?

The issue with the Damian side of Priest is that it doesn't help him win any matches at all and gets him a babyface disqualified from every single match. At this stage, it may be wise to give the title to Kevin Owens until Priest has a little more clarity about the direction his character will go next.

#1 Best: Is WWE RAW star AJ Styles climbing up the ranks once again?

Anyone who watches WWE RAW every week knows that Vince McMahon has anointed Austin Theory as the next big thing. It was great to see AJ Styles break away from Omos and enter into a feud with a man who is far more mobile with a world of talent.

The fact that he won the match speaks volumes about the company's faith in the seasoned veteran. Does he stand an outside chance of winning the Royal Rumble?

#1 Worst: Is the Veer Mahaan thing a joke by now?

As much as we can laugh and joke about Veer Mahaan's situation, let's not forget that this is a man's career we are talking about. A man with the same dreams as everyone else on the roster, who's becoming a joke by now.

It would be a mistake to bring him out during the Royal Rumble match. Let's hope that the company has a plan for this battle tank.