WWE RAW: Top 3 things WWE got absolutely right on the August 19 episode

The Fiend was on Raw!
The Fiend was on Raw!

#2 The Fiend attacks Jerry "The King" Lawler

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Jerry Lawler appeared to ask tough questions to Sasha Banks at the "King's Court." He started with talking about the King of the Ring tournament, name dropping legends and former winners like Steve Austin, Bret Hart, and Brock Lesnar.

Lawler added that Ricochet and Cedric Alexander from Raw had bright chances, and he was about to predict his expected winners from SmackDown when the light started to go out. Lawler tried to escape, but the darkness was too much for him. The Fiend appeared to take him out with the Mandible Claw. The segment ended as referees checked on Lawler as the crowd chanted Yowie Wowie.

This was another impactful outing for Bray Wyatt. WWE and Wyatt have got everything right with the Fiend character. It's a great idea to have him attack legends consistently, solidifying his maniacal images.

What ifs aren't always good, but a thought crossed this writer's mind during Raw. What if the Fiend had attacked Austin at the end of Raw Reunion?

#1 RKO Outta Nowhere: The Orton-Kingston rivalry turned more brutal on Raw

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We can assume that New Day vs. The Revival might have wrestled a spectacular bout on Raw. Anytime these two tag teams are in the ring together, good things happen.

However, the match ended quickly as Randy Orton attacked a dancing, clapping, running and steamrolling Big E with an RKO. Kofi Kingston tried to make a save, and did pretty well until he suffered the same fate as Big E.

It was Woods' fate to suffer worse on RAW as he was victim to an elevated RKO by Orton with the Revival's help. Woods suffered an attack by the Revival, as Orton held Kingston sinisterly making him see his partner suffer an injury. Now, WWE has built upon the story reporting that Woods was rushed to a medical facility.

It's the most interesting that the WWE Championship saga has become since Kingston won the title. The Revival and Orton are unusually great together. The New Day is back as the underdog. Orton is back to his devilish best.

All of the above makes sure that this rivalry will be an intriguing part of WWE going forward.

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