'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
I thought that there was a lot to like about this week's episode of WWE RAW and I will even go so far as to say that it was probably a better show than Extreme Rules was. Even though I'm bushed after 4 straight days of pro wrestling coverage (SmackDown, Slammiversary, Extreme Rules, and now WWE RAW), the show had a pace and intensity that kept me from getting bored.
That said, I did not like a few aspects of the show and I will note them all in my WWE RAW review. Thank you, everyone, for reading Best and Worst over the years and making it a mainstay for so many years on Sportskeeda.
I value all your comments, opinions, and feedback, even if your thoughts differ from mine and I want you to please share your views about WWE RAW in the section below.
#1 Best: Ruby Riott ends her streak with a major win on WWE RAW
Once upon a time, Ruby Riott was hailed as the future of the WWE RAW Women's division but she has not been the same since the dissolution of the Riott Squad. I was glad to see that she is back on course to regaining her momentum once again with a big win on RAW.
I am also glad to see that despite the fact that Billie Kay was nowhere to be seen, Peyton Royce got some screen time and also did Bianca Belair. The WWE RAW women's division is actually stacked but we do not realize that because the same lot gets opportunities over and over again. How could we ever forget about Shayna Baszler, who had a few ominous words to say during her appearance on WWE RAW, where she compared herself to a shark.
#1 Worst: Aleister Black's streak ends with a crushing defeat on WWE RAW after Extreme Rules
Following the crushing defeat suffered by Aleister Black on WWE RAW after Extreme Rules at the hands of Seth Rollins, respected pro wrestling journalist Sean Ross Sapp reported the following on his personal Twitter account, showcasing just how far down Aleister Black has come during his pro wrestling career.
Once upon a time, comparisons were made between Aleister Black and The Undertaker, and then later with CM Punk. WWE got wind of these comparisons, saw how over he was getting with the crowd, and then he would be part of a massive undefeated streak on WWE RAW even picking up a big win over Bobby Lashley at WrestleMania.
Unfortunately, he has just become one of the guys on the WWE RAW roster at the moment and this week's loss to Seth Rollins diminished his mystique to a great degree in my opinion.
Of course, he could always bounce back and become the same feared Superstar he used to be, but it'll take some undoing of damage and some smart booking.
#2 Best: A brand new faction is formed on the episode of WWE RAW after Extreme Rules 2020
Look at the sight of these three men walking down the ramp on WWE RAW after Extreme Rules. It is truly an intimidating sight.
MVP has been on fire in this particular run with WWE, Bobby Lashley seems like a much more serious competitor after the whole debacle with Lana and Rusev, and Shelton Benjamin, who has only been used sparingly thus far is now the WWE 24/7 Champion.
Maybe he can make the title picture a little more interesting, considering there's been nothing of note with the whole R-Truth-Tozawa scenario.
When The Undisputed ERA eventually comes up to WWE RAW, they will need a faction to feud with and this dominant heel stable seems like they mean business and look like absolute Superstars in the ring. I do hope that they stay together for a while and that this is Bobby Lashley's road to someday becoming the WWE Champion, something many fans have wanted for many years now.
#2 Worst: The unsanctioned match in the main event of WWE RAW
There are two theories currently doing the rounds about why Ron Simmons appeared on the episode of WWE RAW after Extreme Rules 2020 and the first is to create a new Nation of Domination, the faction that dominated the company back in the 90s.
The second and more plausible theory is that Ron Simmons will get destroyed by the Legend Killer, Randy Orton, who was in the main event of WWE RAW in an unsanctioned match with The Big Show.
While Randy Orton was at the top of his game against The Big Show on WWE RAW this week, I have to admit that I was very underwhelmed with the whole unsanctioned stipulation considering that we had seen something far more ghastly at Extreme Rules with Seth Rollins and Rey Mysterio.
Randy Orton has unleashed and sick and twisted side on WWE RAW, but I have to admit that had there been no 'unsanctioned' premise attached to the match, I would have been a lot more intrigued.
#3 Best/Worst: Continuing two new feuds on WWE RAW after Extreme Rules 2020
It makes perfect sense for Asuka and Sasha Banks to continue their feud and they will have a good match for sure on RAW. I also loved the fact that Stephanie McMahon had to show up on WWE RAW and lay down the law in the manner she did this week.
I am certainly not a big fan of continuing Dolph Ziggler vs. Drew McIntyre because of how comprehensively the latter defeated the former in a match of his choosing to retain the WWE Championship. I audibly sighed when I saw Dolph Ziggler show up on WWE RAW.
So, what was your favorite match of the last four days, ladies and gentlemen? It's been a crazy time for pro wrestling fans starting with SmackDown, and ending with WWE RAW thus far, but the action will not abate for a minute here at Sportskeeda.
Luke Gallows will take your questions after his appearance on Slammiversary 2020 in less than 24 hours from now.
