The opening segment of WWE Raw somewhat strange. WWE has started portraying Roman Reigns a crying person on a weekly basis. The franchise player should not act like this. Otherwise, he will definitely be looked like a weak character.
Furthermore, Kurt Angle acting like a heel was an utter surprise. Just a few weeks ago, he was the one who stood against the Authority figures teaming up with Ronda Rousey. Now, he denied gifting a deserved opportunity to Reigns borrowing the catchphrase of Stephanie McMahon. This was an indeed shocker segment on WWE Raw.
Decent opener. They sure are making Reigns out to be a big crybaby talking about getting screwed lately. I can’t remember the last top babyface that cried about missed opportunities. Could this be the beginnings of a heel turn? #RAW
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) May 15, 2018
The opening contest of WWE Raw witnessed Seth Rollins delivering yet another classic. His opponent Kevin Owens helped him to bring out an absolute slobber-knocker for the London crowd. It’s hard not to have a good match when these two are competing in a ring. So, it was an absolute gem for the show. Rollins continued to be the strong champion with the IC title in hand.
Great match with Seth Rollins and Kevin Owens. I’m a huge fan of this open challenge format. It did wonders for John Cena when he was doing it weekly in 2015. Some really great matches and a good way to get new people over. Both looked great in this. Awesome stuff. #RAW
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) May 15, 2018
From this point onwards, the show turned out to be a dud with some random matches. This has not been a good show in comparison to the previous UK episodes. The qualifiers did not live up to the hype since Bobby Roode was clearly out of form for the last few weeks. So, giving him the win did not receive expected cheers from the crowd. The women’s division qualifier was a complete bore-fest.
Another really bad match. This hasn’t been the best London show ever, that’s for sure. One good #ICTitle match. Other than that… this one’s for the birds so far. #RAW
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) May 15, 2018
The rivalry between Roman Reigns and Jinder Mahal will continue for the better part of summer which is why it is now being built in a strong way.
Jinder was taken out of the equation of the WWE Raw main event with a huge spear from Roman Reigns. He was unable to compete from a storyline perspective.
Ok triple threat main event, but either the crowd was being obnoxious and they turned the crowd mics down or the crowd just didn’t care about this one at all. That took away from the match a lot. My guess is there were some boos for Lashley, so they turned it down. #RAW
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) May 15, 2018
Thereafter the main event belonged to Kevin Owens which was pretty much expected. The prizefighter owns the show wherever he goes. This is a perfect time that he makes WWE Raw, the Kevin Owens Show. Hence, he advanced to MITB ladder match defeating Elias and Lashley in an average match.
Aside from one great Intercontinental Championship match, this show was not good at all. It was one of those three-hour #RAW shows that felt like nine. I almost feel like they should show #RAW live as it happens and then replay it in the normal slot. The taped aspect hurts.
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) May 15, 2018
Overall, it was a less than average episode of WWE Raw from London. Check out the Twitter reactions, here,
Dedicated this win tonight on #Raw to my uncle the #BritishBulldog Davey Boy Smith…Every time I’m in England, it’s hard not to think of him. ♥️???#AlwaysInOurHearts pic.twitter.com/OdLGirRe5T
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) May 15, 2018
Elias: “They’re walkin’ with me!”
KO: “I don’t care!”#RAW #MITB @IAmEliasWWE @FightOwensFight pic.twitter.com/nZopSI1L24
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 15, 2018
#BalorClub, party of two, is ready to rock and roll in ??! @FinnBalor & @BraunStrowman set to take on @DMcIntyreWWE & @HEELZiggler next on #Raw! pic.twitter.com/97V3xAad22
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2018
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Safe to say @JinderMahal won’t be cleared to compete after THIS!#RAW @WWERomanReigns pic.twitter.com/rwB4rv0qxK
— WWE (@WWE) May 15, 2018
Apparently Reigns waited outside the trainer’s room for two hours for an injured Jinder to come out, so that he could spear him through a wall.
Be a Star, Roman. #raw
— Cultaholic (@Cultaholic) May 15, 2018
The B Team wins on #Raw! pic.twitter.com/cZDUJ7VpRF
— Old Wrestling Pics (@OldWrestlingPic) May 15, 2018
Let’s do this #RAW pic.twitter.com/3mZaNO8tiW
— Alexa Bliss ? (@LoveAlexaBliss) May 15, 2018
Replacing @JinderMahal with @FightOwensFight probably would have fixed most of SmackDown for 2017 #RAW
— WWE Creative Humor (@WWECreative_ish) May 15, 2018
Aaaaaaaaaaand scene. What a tandem performance by @FightOwensFight & @SamiZayn! #RAW #MITB pic.twitter.com/f5XzP8WyTT
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 15, 2018
WWE’s Instagram! #Raw pic.twitter.com/kGs9tZxeKG
— RomanReigns.Org (@RomanFansite) May 15, 2018
“It says here that you are failing English, son” #RAW pic.twitter.com/cy9Vr8kqsQ
— RUSEV IN THE BANK (@DayofRusev) May 15, 2018
LEGENDS #RAW pic.twitter.com/o4mpbK0gyi
— Dessie ♡ (@xReigningEmpire) May 15, 2018
There may never be a better #MITB promo than this one. #WWE #RAW pic.twitter.com/94LlgxpDEj
— Tag Me In, Bro! (@TagMeInBro) May 15, 2018
Sami looks like he is Alexa’s dad & he’s like “You’re going out like that?” then Alexa is like “Yeah *eye roll* Watch me!” LOL SKSKSKSKS #RAW pic.twitter.com/QhDgrs0eDR
— Annette ? (@AnnetteReid24) May 15, 2018
Lmao Roman just came outta no where with that spear #Raw pic.twitter.com/FbB0H5crqj
— JUSTICE FOR ROMAN (@RElGNSSECTION) May 15, 2018