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On April 22, WWE presented the first episode of RAW after the Superstar Shake-up. The landscape of WWE has changed post the shake-up. Many top stars have switched brands. Things can often be chaotic during these times.
RAW has lost its Big Dog to SmackDown. Moreover, it no longer has the services of Brock Lesnar and Ronda Rousey for the time being. Such are times when you need newer stars to step up and fill the vacant shoes. With AJ Styles, Sami Zayn, Seth Rollins, and more amazing performers, RAW certainly has the talent.
On RAW, some of these stars truly stood up to the occasion. In this article, we recognize the top 3 performers of the night.
Honorable mentions:
Cesaro: Cesaro made a surprise move to RAW, wrestling Cedric Alexender in his first match. Cesaro won the match. We hope this win will result in a push for the extraordinary wrestler.
Cesaro was one of the winners on RAW this week, just behind 3 stars who stole the show on Monday.
#3 Sami Zayn
Sami Zayn is a man on a mission. The wrestler is doing great mic work, the best of his career. He's stealing shows without wrestling, and he's one of the best wrestlers in the business.
Zayn's promo on the April 22 episode of Monday Night RAW was phenomenal. He ripped the WWE Universe apart, holding us guilty for the toxic culture of WWE. He didn't stop there, presenting pictures from his trips during his time away from WWE. Sami Zayn ended by asking the WWE Universe to go to hell.
Sami Zayn's promos have been so good that we'd heartily accept his accusations and hold ourselves accountable. A trip to hell would be too extreme, but we'll gladly sit in front of our TVs and watch him rip the WWE Universe apart every Monday night.
#2 AJ Styles
If there hadn't been an appearance from a unique Superstar, RAW would have belonged to the Phenomenal One, AJ Styles. Styles was RAW's biggest get in the Superstar Shake-up. Now, just one week since leaving the blue brand, Styles has established himself as the number one contender for the Universal Championship.
Styles fought two great matches through the night. Something that's not unexpected from Styles. In the first segment, Styles was also good with the microphone in hand.
In brief, he had a great night. Styles established himself as a legitimate top star in the red brand. Hence, Styles emerged as one of the top performers.
#1 Bray Wyatt
The Eater of Worlds returned to WWE. And he did not return as the cult leader. Neither did he have a lantern in his hand nor a hat on his head. However, Wyatt made his presence felt, introducing us to the 'Firefly Fun House.'
Yes, Bray Wyatt appeared as the host of a Children's show. But he managed to put a sinister touch to it. His unique charisma and presence were on full display. Wyatt's expressions, his laughter and each one of his antics was real. It has left us wondering what Wyatt would bring in the days to come. Hats off, Bray Wyatt!
Undoubtedly, Bray Wyatt was the star of RAW on April 22.
