But since RAW is #WWE’s flagship show (and brand), “satisfactory” wouldn’t cut it at all.
Advertisement
A pre-show pundit appearance at Battleground made it as equally clear – if doubt existed – his gripes were very much storyline, even if they did chime with many viewers’ opinions about the gifted star. But an anchor as a guarantee of quality, rather than a character that drags others down. Finn Balor vs. Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose vs. Dolph Ziggler and John Cena vs. AJ Styles all have the potential to be great matches, and the undercard will surely be solid from top to bottom.
On an Monday Night Raw episode that was heavy with promo segments setting up SummerSlam – which is just 13 days away – newlyweds Rusev and Lana came to the ring to celebrate their recent wedding. However, Brock would not take his lying down as “The Beast” would respond by invading SmackDown Live the following night, breezing past security and entering the ring, leveling Randy Orton with the F-5 before Lesnar was escorted from the building by security! One sees three teams of three go at it, whereas another one is a classic three-team tag match.
Chris Jericho (with Kevin Owens) def. Enzo Amore (with Big Cass) by DQ after Big Cass hits Chris Jericho with a big boot. A tag team clash was confirmed for SummerSlam.
SummerSlam is nearly upon us, and WWE’s second biggest show of the year is once against shaping up to be a whole lot of fun. Diddy enquired as to the condition of the absent Big E’s nuts as he scoffed down Booty Os, leaving Foley in all of a fluster.
Darren Young (with Bob Backlund) def. Titus O’Neil by roll-up with the tights.
Two weeks ago, SmackDown Live had a bit of a slow start to their “live era” as most fans felt Raw destroyed them in terms of entertainment, but last week was a different story.
-Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte for the WWE Women’s Championship (Dana Brooke is banned from ringside).
Advertisement
In the other title pictures, it appears as though Roman Reigns is set to be the No. 1 contender for Rusev’s United States Championship, while the WWE announced this week that reigning WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day will defend the belts against The Club. Luckily, there will always be Cesaro (even if his positioning as a performer at the end of the show must apparently be traded off with the end of his mini winning streak).
