There were multiple twists and turns in terms of storylines on this week’s episode of WWE Raw. Starting with The Shield reunion, this was evident to happen following Roman Reigns’ comeback. This might not be the smart thing to do since such reunions already happened in the past. But if you notice, WWE has been promoting this one as the final match for The Shield in their career. Who knows if they are up to dragging an emotional issue just to retain Dean Ambrose in the company.
Batista’s appearance on WWE Raw was almost a confirmed one courtesy of recent reports. But the former world champion decided to dodge the show just because it’d be too early. Currently, WWE is looking forward to focussing on Fastlane set for this Sunday night. So, the confrontation with Triple H will happen on next week’s episode. Meanwhile, a fired-up promo from Triple H made up the absence to a big extent.
Smackdown champion injured at a live event
It was good to see the Heavy Machinery to receive the spotlight on WWE Raw. This is a team having all the tools to become future champions and who is pretty over with the crowd. Winning three back to back matches on the show might hand them a Wrestlemania spotlight. There was two women’s division matches on WWE Raw that really disappointed. Nothing much focus was there except for these matches being randomly booked.
Triple H-Batista confrontation confirmed
Lastly, the storyline for WWE Raw women’s championship has been at its peak. We did not see the heel-turn of Ronda Rousey, at all. But this was perhaps mandatory to keep Becky Lynch’s babyface status intact. Fans were automatically booing Rousey for the past few weeks which was used nicely in this heel-turn angle. This hell of a twist will bring more fresh things on WWE Raw heading into Wrestlemania.
Overall, we give a thumbs up to this week’s episode of WWE Raw. It was a go-home show for Fastlane but more focused on Wrestlemania, rather. Here are the Twitter reactions from it,
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In the CITY of BROTHERLY LOVE, THE SHIELD STANDS UNITED! #RAW pic.twitter.com/PFRjHfxxPU
— WWE (@WWE) March 5, 2019
Superhero stuff. #RAW pic.twitter.com/IFzg7oBmVv
— Italo Santana ?? (@BulletClubIta) March 5, 2019
Roman Reigns: *Gets booed for 3 years* I love ya'll.
John Cena: *Gets booed for 13 years* I love ya'll.
Ronda Rousey: *Gets booed in the Staples Center* YOU BOOED ME IN MY HOME! DAMN YOUR FATNASY! WRESTLING'S FAKE! I'M NOT A MONKEY! ME AND MY CHICKENS DON'T NEED THIS! RAHH! #RAW— Kyle Lewis (@KeepItFiveStar) March 5, 2019
They ran out of time and the camera cut to Ronda Rousey from Stephanie McMahon mid-shot… and Steph laughed right into the microphone. #RAW pic.twitter.com/EzaBvolvGn
— GIF Skull – #RAW Triple H Forever (@GIFSkull) March 5, 2019
No more Mrs. Nice Girl. #RAW @RondaRousey pic.twitter.com/LzxV1RVp5W
— WWE (@WWE) March 5, 2019
Even if you don’t like the Shield or the storyline, when they did this and they released all that energy. Goosebump moment. #RAW pic.twitter.com/Bh4VLKYAam
— R.Dream (@WWERDream) March 5, 2019
#RAW #WomensChampion @RondaRousey is FED UP. pic.twitter.com/MiRNVtKCWz
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) March 5, 2019
So Becky Lynch wins the Royal Rumble but loses the chance to face Rousey but Charlotte gets given the shot because… Vince and can't lose it, even though the Royal Rumble winner technically shouldn't lose it either.
This storyline is all kinds of messed up #WWE #Raw pic.twitter.com/NfY7xpanXh
— WWE Critics (@WWECritics) March 5, 2019
The only Champion we care about in this house. #RAW pic.twitter.com/EFvbD0kbb9
— sᴄᴏᴛᴛ · ғᴀɴ ᴀᴄᴄᴏᴜɴᴛ (@MrSashaBanks) March 5, 2019
Ronda: "I am no longer here to entertain you… DAMN YOUR FANTASIES. SCREW THE MAN. SCREW THE WOO" #WWE #Raw pic.twitter.com/fE99RRmDgD
— WWE Critics (@WWECritics) March 5, 2019
One and Only @KingRicochet #Raw pic.twitter.com/AOQG6NY5LV
— Will (@DubarWilmont) March 5, 2019
Amazing! #RAW pic.twitter.com/BtSARTD3Qc
— Brian The Guppie (@briantheguppie) March 5, 2019
"Ronda, hold the title up." #RAW pic.twitter.com/7686o6FLYb
— Italo Santana ?? (@BulletClubIta) March 5, 2019
Dean at Fastlane when he costs Shield the match#RAW pic.twitter.com/WePhKMrylW
— R.Dream (@WWERDream) March 5, 2019