WWE Raw kicked off on a booing note for the fans. The Brooklyn crowd showed the least interest on praising Roman Reigns for his championship win. It was not surprising to see the fans chanting ‘you still suck’ in the opening segment. However, the fans liked the idea of Finn Balor getting a title shot by the end of the night. So this handed away some cheers for the Big Dog.
Triple H appearing on WWE Raw was not much significant this time around. We knew that he was coming out to remind us about his match at WWE Super Show Down. But the fans might not invest into the contest for now considering The Undertaker’s absence. This could be a big problem for the part-timers’ matches at the MCG show.
Stephanie McMahon coming out on WWE Raw was another surprise for the fans. She presided over things in a title presentation only to get a beatdown from Ronda Rousey. The crowd is actually loving these segments since the Wrestlemania season. So they went on to cheer Rousey for the entire time being. We still don’t have any update on her next title defense.
We knew that consequences were coming up after this happened on WWE Raw. Stephanie McMahon wasted little time to do that. She vented her frustrations out on Kurt Angle and took away his post for sometimes. For now, Baron Corbin would be the acting general manager of WWE Raw. Things will certainly be interesting going forward with a new authority figure.
Roman Reigns winning the main event did not come as a shocker. We also expected Strowman to come out trying to cash in the MITB briefcase. But The Shield appearing gave us goosebumps. We expected Kevin Owens to show up instead. This old-school beating from the Hounds of Justice brought a pleasant end to WWE Raw.
Overall, it was a good episode in the post-Summerslam edition of WWE Raw. Check out the Twitter reactions from it,
The Shield give Braun the triple powerbomb through the table
Reigns is turning heel and bringing Ambrose and Rollins with him #raw
— Cultaholic (@Cultaholic) August 21, 2018
I have so many questions. #RAW pic.twitter.com/z1eLL9bRHf
— PWM (@ProWrestlingMag) August 21, 2018
well thats one way to keep braun from cashing. #RAW pic.twitter.com/meKsMPfoIQ
— Pro Wrestling Sheet (@WrestlingSheet) August 21, 2018
THIS JUST HAPPENED OMG!!!!!! #RAW pic.twitter.com/FhG5IowxvH
— Noelle Foley (@NoelleFoley) August 21, 2018
BOTH @FinnBalor and @WWERomanReigns are putting it ALL on the line…#RAW #UniversalTitle pic.twitter.com/SNPQh6LonE
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 21, 2018
So many questions:
Are The Shield Heels?
Did Roman turn heel?
Is Strowman face or heel?
Why is The Shield back?
Rollins is IC Champ…. why does he care?
When am I getting my Ambrose heel turn?#RAW— MALCOLM (@TheMuscleManMal) August 21, 2018
Braun could use a friend #RAW pic.twitter.com/FWqV0eFoLJ
— WWE Memes (@WWEMeme) August 21, 2018
.. HELL IN A CELL..
SHIELD.
Vs
BRAUN & #RAW pic.twitter.com/XdwwR1XFEn
— R.Dream (@WWERDream) August 21, 2018
What a fantastic promo. #RAW pic.twitter.com/ohgVjdvCv4
— PWM (@ProWrestlingMag) August 21, 2018
"THIS IS FOR ALL OF US!"@StephMcMahon's arm is in pain again, and @RondaRousey is YOUR #RAW #WomensChampion! #RondaRousey pic.twitter.com/rxemSr358F
— WWE (@WWE) August 21, 2018
"YOU STILL GOT IT!"
"YOU STILL GOT IT!"
"YOU STILL GOT IT!"
"YOU STILL GOT IT!"
"YOU STILL GOT IT!"#RAW @TripleH pic.twitter.com/bPmyjImyK3— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 21, 2018
"Nattie! Nattie! Nattie!"
Huge pop for the Queen! Well deserved, because she was and she is very important to the WWE women's division! And she is a such strong, powerful and blessed woman. #RAW @NatbyNature pic.twitter.com/0MNuCW0IOz— Diego (@diegp77) August 21, 2018
I’ve destroyed you all by myself before. All three of you have started a war you can’t finish. That title is MINE!!! #BreakTheShield #Raw
— Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman) August 21, 2018
CANT EVEN PROCESS WHAT JUST HAPPENED!!!!!!! @BraunStrowman cash in… Shield reunion…. ?????? #RAW
— Cathy Kelley (@catherinekelley) August 21, 2018