WWE: RAW Review for 10th June, 2013

Antonio Cesaro defeated Sin Cara

Zeb Colter was on commentary, as Cesaro and Sin Cara were both back on RAW after a while. As I previously predicted, Colter might manage Cesaro next, which is the right way to go. The match ended quickly with Cesaro picking up the victory.

Another vignette about the arrival of the Wyatt Family aired. It might happen next week, and I’m excited about it.

Roman Reigns (With Seth Rollins) faced Randy Orton (With Daniel Bryan) to No Contest

Daniel Bryan joined Orton at ringside. A solid match which ended when Rollins and Daniel Bryan interfered. This set things up for the next match between Bryan and Rollins.

Daniel Bryan (With Randy Orton) defeated Seth Rollins (Roman Reigns)

I’m going to be honest, I’ve been a huge fan of both these performers since their ROH days. Seth (Then Tyler Black) took on Bryan (Then Bryan Danielson) many times in Ring of Honor, and this match was just as great as their previous bouts. Easily one of the best TV matches this year, and they went on for 15 minutes. That’s one of the aspects I love about the 3 hour show, if not the only aspect. Amazing TV match between two outstanding performers. Post match, Bryan led the crowd in ‘Yes!’ chants.

Kaitlyn came out to the ring to find out who the secret admirer was. Big E then came out and said it was him, but it was a hoax. Big E dropped Kaitlyn and went away, as AJ came down to the ring and made fun of Kaitlyn. Be A Star, AJ! Kaitlyn then attacked AJ as AJ Lee escaped, making her way back to the top of the entrance smiling. This sets up a good story to their match this Sunday, and they needed that.

Damien Sandow defeated R – Truth

A basic short match to put Sandow over. Post match, Sheamus came out and said he would beat Sandow at the Payback PPV. For those who didn’t know, that is going to be the pre – show match.

Backstage, the McMahons gathered in the office, as Stephanie told her husband and father to work things out. Vince told Hunter he is much bigger than Axel. Wonder when they’re going to stop saying that. The segment ended with an awkward hug. A waste of time, really.

John Cena came out to face Ryback with Lumberjacks surrounding the ring. Ryback stood at the top of the ramp and cut a promo about how he can see right through Cena. Ryback blamed Cena for his failures, and Cena retaliated saying Ryback makes excuses. Cena wanted Ryback to step inside the ring. Ryback charged down and both men tried to go at each other as the lumberjacks held both of them back. RAW went off the air with the both of them backed to the corner by the lumberjacks.

Rating: ***

That was an oddly booked show. Instead of two fantastic matches, we got to see one amazing match between Rollins and Bryan. The show lacked sense, and as it has become a norm, the go – home RAW failed to live up to the expectations. Bryan was once again the star of the show. Give the man the WWE title already! That ends things for now, and we’ll see how things unfold next week, after the Payback PPV.