WWE Monday Night Raw Review 16.1.2024

Intro

Snow Is falling In the states, and HHH Is cooking, tis the season for a solid rumble build up, merry WWEmas everyone. And If you're wandering why I'm singing a Christmas song In the middle of January. Just take a look at the weather Stateside, you american fans are nuts.

Seth and Jinder show

Seth Rollins, and. Jinder Mahal are seen showing to the venue, braving the elements, wrestlers are a differant breed of crazy.

Cody Rhodes segment

Cody Rhodes opened up the show, he stated that he Is done with Shinsuke Nakamura, ( hah more on him In a bit ) because he Is focusing on finishing his Story. But before he could say the words Royal Rumble, outcame. Drew Mcintyre, the pair had a great promo dual, this delved Into their past, and created what could be to come perfectly. Both men laid everything out verbally. From the highlights of the pair becoming Industry changers. both men aiming to finish their stories respectively, to the nagging complaints of the truth, that were seasoned In reality. I loved this segment. Shinsuke Nakamura, said that he Is not done with Cody, umm yes you are Shin, yes you are. Both men will face the muffin lover at some point. The cake that Is, get your minds out of the gutter, this Isn't the attitude era

R Truth making a killing In merch sales

R Truth was spotted by Damien Priest, selling Judgement Day merch, Damien told Truth, not to tag In tonight, when him and, The Miz, face. Damien, and his Judgement mate Finn Balor later on In the show. In a Match that they would go on to lose, In what was a boring, and pathetic Match. Oh R Truth, will you ever learn.

Jd Mcdonagh and Dominik Mysterio vs DIY

DIY beat. Jd Mcdonagh and the human oven. In a solid TV Match. Rhea Ripley would later address the fans, about the state of the women division, after watching a Nia Jax vingnette.

Chelsea Green and Piper Niven vs Indi Hartwell and Candace Lerae

Indi Hartwell and Candace Lerae beat. Piper Niven, and. Candace Lerae. In a pointless Match. Set up, because those Karens, don't think that the WWE referees are not up to par. I can't lie people the Match was s***. 

Gunther Is back

Gunther Is back. Ludwig Kaiser gave him his character Introduction. And what came next was a bit, well, It was a mix bag. Gunther put over his appreciation to Ludwig, for keeping things together, whilst he was away. and then Insulted the fans In Little Rock Arkansaw, saying that they smell of desparation and s***. Xavier Woods came out, to take up the fight for his fallen brother. Kofi Kingston, Xavier challenged him to a Match, Ludwig accepted. The Match was decent. It had some good physicality, and both men showcased they have good chemistry, however. It ended In a dq finish, which It cheapened the match. The pair then proceeded to feed each steel objects. This had me rolling my eyes.

Akira Tazawa vs Ivor

Akira Tazawa, beat. Ivor In a fun comedy Match, because Maxine Is dead sexy, except she Is nowhere near looks of, the character. Fat bastard from the Austin Powers films, oh behave Maxine. Chad Gable was happy with what he saw, and that little pit bull Ivy Nile wants a piece of. Valhalla, because of the beatdown. Maxine, and. Tazawa received. I laughed my arse off watching this.

Rhea Ripley segment

This had to be the best segment on the show by far. Rhea Ripley came out, and set the record straight, she said, she Is sick and tired of women running their mouths, ahead of the Royal Rumble, she said, that when she faces who wins the Rumble. Don't waste your oppotunity. This brought out. The Man. Becky Lynch, they had a fantastic back and forth dual, from their International routes travelled, which painted the perfect picture of careers counteracting each other. Their Mania wins and loss records speak for themselves. This led Becky to admit one thing, Rhea might be better than her, and In order to get better, she has to beat Rhea, Rhea agreed, and said, see you at Mania to Becky.  Rhea vs Becky at Mania, umm. Yes please.

Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark vs Tegan Nox and Natalya

Ok. I'm just going to say It. I hated this f****** Match. It felt flat, boring, and pathetic. Baszler and Stark got the win. I don't care.

Seth Rollins vs Jinder Mahal WWE Heavyweight Championship

This Match acted like reminder of why I'm not a fan of Jinder Mahal. His In ring style Is boring, clunky, and a mess. This Match had Its moments. Like Indus Sheer coming back. Damien Priest trying to cash in, his briefcase, and then getting taken out by Drew Mcintyre, their Match next week should bang. But things did pick up, and Seth got the win with a stomp. This Match was like toast without the peanut butter, bread will fill you up, but. It's the filling that makes you think. Yes I'm going to come back to this. Seth did his best to hide Jinders short comings, which to explained all of the shenanigans. Seth accidentally got Injured during this Match. He was helped to the back off screen, and at the time of writing, was being medically assessed.

Overview of WWE Monday Night Raw

This weeks Raw, felt like a trip to the newsagents on a Saturday afternoon, when I was a kid. I was allowed to stuff my face with Mars Bars and molteasers, that afternoon whilst watching WCW, The chocolate was great, but eventaully the taste faded, whilst the show had me hooked, to the point that, I would stop playing with my Biker Mice From Mars toys, which Is a good thing, that has carved a cool path for me In my life. Then. Now, and. Forever Isn't just a phrase, It's a way of life.

This weeks Monday night Raw Is a mid 6/10.