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We’re merely days away from the much anticipated ‘Money in the Bank’ Pay Per View, which takes place in Philadelphia this Sunday, and the go–home RAW featured some major angles, including the verdict of Vickie’s job evaluation, along with the much awaited debut of Bray Wyatt and the Wyatt Family. Was this week’s RAW great? I didn’t think so, but there were some solid TV matches, along with good segments which made up for the boring parts. Without further ado, let us now look at the major talking points coming out of this week’s show.
5. Rob Van Dam returns this Sunday!
For the most part of RAW, WWE kept airing the past matches/segments of Rob Van Dam, and I for one, didn’t complain about it. The last time we saw RVD in a WWE ring was four years ago, when RVD made a one–night appearance in the Royal Rumble match. I’m excited to see the return of RVD, as he will bring a breath of fresh air to the current product, much like Brock Lesnar has done ever since he returned to the WWE. This Sunday, we will get to witness the high flying abilities of RVD, as he returns to WWE at the home of ECW. Do I think he will win the ‘All Stars’ Money in the Bank ladder match? No, but I do think there will be some memorable instances along the way involving him.
4. Daniel Bryan is once again the star of the show
I don’t know if people get tired of listening to this, or if they know it even before the show airs, but Daniel Bryan has been on the roll of his life ever since he was termed the ‘weak link’. This week, he was involved in yet another solid match against Sheamus, and he picked up the victory against the Great White. To end the show, Bryan came down and laid waste to both CM Punk and Randy Orton and climbed a ladder to retrieve the Money in the Bank briefcase, which was hung on top. With Bryan winning his match this week, the ‘Win on TV, lose on PPV’ logic might apply to him this Sunday, although I would hope against it.
3. The debut of the Wyatt Family
For weeks, WWE has been airing eerie vignettes about the Wyatt Family, with Bray Wyatt saying that they’re coming to RAW soon, and this week, the anticipation finally ended as Bray Wyatt, along with Luke and Erick, made his presence felt. The night started with a WWE.com reporter trying to find the Wyatt Family’s house, and was then sent on a wild goose chase. When he finally found the house, he was led inside by Luke, where he met Bray Wyatt. Wyatt then sent an eerie message, and before you knew it, the Wyatt Family came down to the ring and destroyed the Big Red Machine. It was an impressive debut to say the least, and one has to wonder where the Wyatt Family will go from here, but rest assured, things will get very interesting in the WWE.
2. Kane gets decimated by the Wyatt Family
Kane was the superstar who felt the initial wrath of Luke, Erick and Bray Wyatt. Kane was left stranded in the ring when Luke and Erick came out of nowhere and absolutely destroyed him. They ended their assault on the monster by driving the steel steps over Kane’s neck, and the ‘Devil’s favorite demon’ had to be stretchered out of the arena. WWE.com updated the WWE Universe that Kane suffered a serious injury and would be put under observation. This brings out the question whether Kane will be replaced for Sunday’s match, and if so, who would replace him? We will hopefully get our answers on this week’s episode of Smackdown!
1. Vickie Guerrero gets fired while Maddox becomes the new GM of RAW!
Vickie Guerrero’s job evaluation turned out to be something that the “managerial supervisor” wasn’t hoping for, as Triple H and the McMahons took turns to give their verdicts about her. While Vince wanted Vickie to continue, Triple H said he had no faith in her, and it came down to Stephanie’s judgment, who said the WWE Universe would get to decide whether Vickie stays or goes. The WWE Universe voiced their opinions, as they gave a verdict that Vickie failed as an authority figure on RAW, which led to Stephanie firing her. Vince then made Maddox the new General Manager of the show, which resulted in Vickie Guerrero breaking down in the ring, and later attacking Maddox backstage!
Those are the five major talking points from this week’s show. Let us know if you agree with us by commenting below.
