Monday Night Raw Review 16.7.2024

Intro

With Summerslam, at the time of writing just under three weeks away, I have to say, this years build to the biggest party of the Summer, has been great to view, I'm loving the Punk and Drew Saga, Cody vs Solo has a lot of promise, whilst the craziness of The Wyatt Sick, has me guessing, just how are they going to murder Chad Gable. I love Wrestling in the Summertime, it's like going to the Summertime Ball, without the awful music.

 Mami Is Back

I loved this segment, Rhea's walk through camera shot entrance, was excellent, and as it unfolded, the song Independant women by Destinys Child, played out in my mind, she wasted no time in calling out the mullet chaser Liv Morgan, but instead she was met by that rat. The Human Oven, complete with rose in his hand. I got real Eddie, and Chyna vibes from back in the day watching this. Liv Morgan showed up on the big screen, and set her focus on Rhea, saying that it meant everything to her, when she took everything from her, including her Chips cooker. Rhea laid out a challenge to Liv. Rhea ripley vs Liv Morgan, for the WWE womens Championship at Summerslam, Rhea threatens to end the mullet chasers career. Liv accepted, and as for The Oven, mate start begging my guy, start begging, Rhea rejected his offer of a rose, you should've brought her Malteasers mate, the best chocolates in the world, end of discussion. Carlito pointed out that Rhea is angry, and at this point i'm thinking, yeah no s*** sherlock. Jey Uso later tried to wind up our Human Oven. This acted as a through show storyline. Those flowers looked alright though.

Sheamus vs Bronson Reed 

Sheamus, beat. Bronson Reed in a fun encounter. Pete then battered the pair of them in the aftermath.

Zelina Vega vs Sonya Deville

Sonya Deville, beat. Zelina Vega, in a heatless match, thanks to the aid of Shayna Baszler, this wasn't great. But, I have to say, that it's great to Sonya Deville back in the ring, after the past four years that she's had, need I say anymore.

Damien Priest and Gunther segment

I loved this segment, it felt vital, and nesicary. Priest spoke from the heart, as he took on fans on a journey, from his past, and his future, Gunther earlier on in the evening had a promo vingnette, in which he showcased his history, through time, from NXT UK, to now, he said that he didn't want to become someone's hero, because this is what he saw when he entered WWE. He and Priest had a fantastic promo dual. Gunther called Priest street trash, Priest sold the look emotion perfectly, which caused him to say that he has no heart, and no fight, because he's will have to start from the bottom in the words of Drake. Braun Strowman then came out, and. Priest beat him in a standard tv match.

The Alpha Academy Segment

Chad Gable tried to get his old band back together, but. Otis. Tazawa, and. Maxine were not interested, and instead said that they are going to be helping Xavier Woods next week.

Kayden Karter and Katana Chance vs Zoey Starks and Shayna Baszler

Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark, beat. Kayden Karter and Katana Chance, in a heatless tv match.

Drew Mcintyre and Adam Pearce

What came next, was the best segment of the night. Adam Pearce brought out Drew Mcintyre, Drew wants the Punk match, and. Adam Pearce said that it could be special, Drew said that the only opinions that matter are those of fans, Pearce said that he will make the match, but. Drew has one thing to do, apologise to the refs that he attacked at MITB, he refused because they screwed him under Adam Pearce's watch, and if i'm honest, he's got a point. Drew then battered the refs, after Pearce told him that he's still suspended. Seth Rollins came out to make the save. I loved this segment.

The Wyatt Sick Videotape

This time the tape was delivered to the Pat Mcafe show, he brought the tape to the Raw, and the contents were awesome. Eric Rowan was sitting down talking, asking questions, and this was great, as he delved into the relevency of loss, and hardship, this was the emotional core that I think these segments needed, and it was great to see. Windham, and. Brody would've been proud of this.

Dominik Mysterio vs Jey Uso

I had a lot of fun watching this early in the morning, and as this match started these words rang through my head. The Oven is the man who will fight for Rheas Honour, he'll be the hero, that she's dreaming off. Jey got the win, thanks to Liv being chased off by Mami, after the mullet chaser, tried her luck with Rhea's man again. I love the Karate Pt2, a very underrated sequal I think we can all agree.

Chad Gable Calls out Bo Dallas

What can i say about this other, than you need to stop what you're doing and watch this, because it's awesome, because I won't be able to do this justice.

Ilja Dragunov vs Sami Zayn Intercontinental Championship

This. Was. A great main event, until it was thrown out due a pissed off Bron Breakker, who was removed from the arena earlier in the evening,  getting involved the match was great up until this point. This. Was A. Wet way to end a decent show.

Overview Of Monday Night Raw

This weeks Monday Night Raw was the definition of a mixbag, the segments, and Wyatt Sick moments were great, and Sheamus vs Bronson Reed was decent, but filler matches, and a lacklustre main event, have left a damp patch, on what was a decent show.

This weeks Monday Night Raw Is a solid 7/10.