Monday Night Raw Review

Intro

This Intro, isn't really an intro, because it's an apology, sorry for the lateness of this review, this is due to my day job, needing my focus yesterday. Normal service will now resume.

The New Day, and. Jey Uso vs. Imperium

For an opening match, this was a real mix bag. The action felt fluid, whilst giving us some good promise, from. Kofi flattening Giovani Vinci, to. Jey Uso facing off with Gunther, the in ring work was solid, but I felt that something was missing, and I can't put my finger on what it was. The New Day, and. Jey Uso got the win, with a splash. after a great final flurry.

Andrade segment

Andrade is back in WWE, and he hasn't been anywhere since he left 3 years ago. ( according to WWE that is.) Does any remember when he wanted to buy Darby Allin.

Bobby Lashley vs Bronson Reed Elimination Chamber Qualifier

Bobby Lashley, beat. Bronson Reed, to qualifier for a place in the mens Elimination Chamber Match, in a Match of big beefy boys, doing big beefy things.

Sami Zayn, and. Jackie Redmond segment

Is the pandemic era back? I loved this segment. It was the perfect blend of seriousness, and stupidness, Sami's character, is a study in contrast, from this time last year, to now. last year, he was in the middle of a groundbreaking feud with. The Bloodline, and this year, his dream of going nowhere, but he won't let this get him down, because it has not ditered him, he will be a champion. shinsuke Nakamura then came on screen, in the empty arena, and gave his blend of menacing, munical nutcase, In Japanese. This set up the main event later on. But what came next, was the highlight of the night.

Cody Rhodes segment

This. Was, pure perfection, from start to finish. Cody basked in the glory of the fans, he thanked them for supporting him, all throughout last week. This proved my point. Fans are the life blood of any organisation. He dared to show any emotion, in fear of being called a cry baby. This started the chant of Rocky sucks, being shouted in unison. He brought everyones attention to. The Pat Macafe show from last week. In which The Great One insulted chicken nuggets, and telling fans to shove them up our arse's. No. Dwayne, that would hurt two much. Cody spoke with integrity, and conviction, as he laid bare the ramifications of last Thursdays press conference. Last Thursday. Dwayne slapped Cody, but. When. Cody gets hit he comes back stronger, with a differant energy, and hits harder. This. Brought out. Seth Freakin Rollins. Seth said that he gets Cody's decision, he has to finish his story. Because if he doesn't. Then the otherside of Mania, turns to dark power, as. Romans leverage grows even further, this is why, he has to beat. Roman, because this is his last chance, to beat. The Bloodline, and. Dwayne. seth spoke about how he feels responsible, for the monster that he created, because Cody's not alone, and if he needs one, he could be his Shield. This. Was awesome, from history molding to form a great story, to both men delivering their words passion. This. Was flawless.

Liv Morgan vs Zoey Stark Elimination Chamber Qualifier

Liv Morgan, beat. Zoey Stark, to earn her place in the womens. Elimination Chamber Match. The in ring work was flat. and the vingnette segment, that aired beforehand was pathetic.

Jd Mcdonagh vs R Truth

Jd Mcdonagh, beat. R Truth, in a flat Match. From. Truth trying to call his friend. The Miz, to Jd getting the win, with his finisher. The Devil In I, their was two things that I took away from this. The 1st was that. R Truth is 52, yeah you heard me right, 52. This man must have been criogenetically frozen himself at some point. and the 2nd is that. Mcdonagh is a big Slipknot fan, like myself. DIY saved Truth from a beatdown, and he thought they were DX in the aftermath.

The Macafe Minute

Next came a time of celebration, and embarrassment, if you're name is Michael Cole that is, because. Pat Macafe told the world, that he is celebrating his 60th birthday. Michael Cole is 60, man i feel old.

Becky Lynch segment

I liked all of this. Lynch spoke with conviction, as she put forward her dedication, and sacrifice, to the business that she loves, it has given her family, and a life. And at the. Elimination Chamber, her 3 year old daughter, will see earn her way back to the belt that she lost. Her daughter doen't understand why daddy wants to fight Maui. Becky then had a toast to Rhea, and told her to enjoy her final days as champion. Nia Jax then came out, and played possum with Becky, and gave a razzy winning performance, by saying that she respects Becky, for being the mother that she is. but she told her that. Rhea won't make it to Mania. This brought out Mami, and the two brawled in the ring, to end the segment.

Drew Mcintyre Jackie Redmond 

Jackie Redmond, interviewed. Drew Mcintyre, and he said next week, he will face. Cody Rhodes. I really want Drews new T Shirt. Payday can't come soon enough.

LA Knight vs Ivar. Elimination Chamber Match

LA Knight, beat. Ivar, in another flat. Elimination Chamber Qualifier, with his blunt force trauma finisher.

Chelsea Green Segment

Adam Pearce, told. Chelsea Green, that if she wants to be in the womens. Elimination Chamber Match, she would have to win, the last chance battle royal next week. against. Indi Hartwell. Candace Lerae. Zoey Stark,and. Shayna Baszler. Yeah, to say that she was not happy, was an understatement.

Shinsuke Nakamura vs Sami Zayn

As I watched this Match unfold. I was convinced that. HHH is rebooking his glory days of Black and Gold, but this isn't 2016, it's 2024, and trying to force feed fans metallica, when all they want to hear is Dua Lipa, does not work anymore, and this Match was a casualty of that type of booking, This is not. NXT Takeover Dallas, this is weekly episodic TV, with a differant formula. The Match was decent, Shinsuke won with a Chinchasa, thanks to a distraction from Drew Mcintyre. This Match, was nowhere near the quality of their encounter 8 years ago.

Overview Of Monday Night Raw

With the rd to Wrestlemania starting to take some twists and turns, it's important that WWE's TV output remains consistant, because on the evidence that I see, they are spinning many plates, with one plate revolving around a story, that needs to heed with a conclussion, and with an improper balance, It does make me wonder how this year's Mania card, is going to shape up. strap yourselves in everyone, their might be turbulance ahead.

This week's Monday Night Raw is 7/10