Summer Slam has come and gone.. and BOY... did we have one hell of a time. We've got a lot to talk about, so let's get into it! Night 1: -Roman Reigns and Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed This kicking off was pretty good in my opinion. While I do think the match wasn't one to blow your mind... it was still pretty dang good overall. In the end, we did see Roman and Jey pick up the win. This isn't what I thought would happen, but it is understandable moving forward (esp after watching Monday Night Raw). -Judgment Day (c) vs. Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair -Women's Tag Titles This match was pretty solid over all. All women did wonderful together and I enjoyed it! I feel like this match had so much on it in the first place, and there were so many people getting their hopes up for a Liv pop up. Sadly, that did not happen. We however.. did see Alexa and Charlotte pick up the win to win the tag titles! I am so happy for both women and hope they do this story ri...
Oh my goodness, what a Monday Night Raw we had.
Personal note: Sadly, I didn't get to watch this in real time. Last night we had to take our little to the hospital due to a very dangerous fever. After about 3 hours, a lot of screaming, and a few tests later we found out that our little boy has covid. He should be alright in a few days, and we have medicine to help him.
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After getting home and watching this morning I was able to review Monday Night Raw completey. So let's get into it!
-The Judgment Day Kicks Off The Show vs LWO in 8-Man Tag Team Match
The JD came out to give a little celebration on their beat down last week of The Terror Twins.. this didn't last long seeing that the LWO came out to talk smack. I thought this was so good, and it was nice to see something a bit different. The match itself was good, and was something that I enjoyed. However it was the Judgement Day that took the win. After the match we saw another beat down of the LWO, but that didn't last long until Ripley/Priest came out to whip some ass. The Terror Twins took out McDonagh and Carlito to send their message to the rest of the group. As we are just days away, it will be interesting to see how this plays out at Bash In Berlin on Saturday.
-Damage CTRL vs. Pure Fusion Collective
I sound like a broken record, but here we go.. I just CANNOT get into Pure Fusion Collective. I think all three women are great, don't get me wrong.. just together as this group, I can't do it. This match was okay in my opinion, but I just can't love it. I was SHOCKED to see Damage CTRL win tho.. Are we seeing another push of these two women? In a strange turn of events, I might like that. Only time will tell.
-We saw backstage Kofi and Woods. You can tell the tension is still very much there.. but they are trying to hide it. This turn is going to be INSANE.. but that leaves the question.. who will turn on who??
-Once again, we saw a VHS tape from Bo Dallas (Taylor) and it was haunting! I love it! Bo accepted Chad's challenge... and it was set for the main event. I am loving these tapes, I can't wait for what is next! If you haven't watched the tape yet, I hope you do!
-Drew McIntyre Promo
Like clockwork, we saw Drew come out and crap talk CM Punk before their match on Saturday. They work so well together, and it makes me wonder if this will continue past Bash In Berlin. For those that caught Punk's IG LIVE then you'll know that he was hiding under the ring waiting for his time to strike. And that he did! Punk came out from under the ring and beat the hell out of Drew with the strap. Ooo.. this is gonna be so stinking good!
-Jey Uso vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Karrion Kross
Going into this match it wasn't hard to figure this one out. Overall this match was fast paced and something I wouldn't mind seeing again at another time. All three men work well together. However, in the end it was Jey that hit Kross with a spear that got the win. Jey is very popular right now, and is favored to win. I would love to see him face Bron!
-Randy Orton Promo
Okay, is anyone like overly hype for this match? Because I am anxious over it. I know (most likely) we will see Gunther keep his title, but these two are just so good. Randy talked about his demons and what he has been dealing with and the significance of the title. He remembers being the youngest to hold it at the time. I don't know about y'all, but this version of Randy is top tier. I love that he is able to have fun and be THIS version of himself. He deserves it so much, and with his recent new deal with WWE.. the sky is still the limit.
-Braun Strowman vs. Bronson Reed
Um.. big meaty men slapping meat? Yes please. This match was INSANE! Seriously, I had to go back and watch it a second time. There was so much happening, and I said "WHAT" so many times it was unreal. These two HAVE IT! Overall, I wasn't expecting this match to hit this hard, but it did. I hope we are getting more and more of Mr. Bronson because.. he is OVER and pretty damn good at his job. So please.. WWE.. give me more of this man!
-The Miz vs. Xavier Woods vs. Pete Dunne
There isn't much I could say about this match.. it was good! I do have to say that these three have very good chemistry together. I don't know why, but I was fully exciting The Miz to win. However that wasn't the case. It was Pete Dunne that took the win and moves on in the tournament. I am excited to see how this will continue and who he will face next.
-Uncle Howdy vs. Chad Gable
It's been November 2019 since we have seen Bo Dallas wrestle in a match. Just under 5 years. In the start, I wasn't sure what Uncle Howdy would come out to.. but it was Bray Wyatt's "Shatter" that he did. In my opinion, was beautiful. Uncle Howdy looks amazing and you can tell he put the work in to get here. I thought this match was great! What a way to have Taylor come back, and showcased. We saw many moves and tributes to the late Windham and I was blown away. We even saw American Made and the Wyatt Sicks get involved.. which didn't effect the overall match. The only one we didn't see was Nikki.. which left everyone thinking and wondering where she was during all of this? Hmm..
In the end, we saw a gorgeous Sister Abigail.. and Uncle Howdy got the win"
"I competed against Bo Dallas. Psychologically, this is not Bo Dallas," Corey Graves said on commentary.
This got me wondering.. are we going to see a name change sooner than later? Could we have Taylor using his real name? I personally would love that, but she shall see.
Overall: 9.1/10
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This was the final RAW before Bash In Berlin.. and it was everything it needed to be. Up next will be the fall out from All In London and after that Friday Night Smackdown before Bash In Berlin on Saturday afternoon (in the USA).
We have so much to look forward to and I'll be doing my best to update everyone with the latest WWE/AEW news!
xoxo,
Chels
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