After a poor PPV of Backlash, WWE Raw opened up last night with Kurt Angle, which was expected.
With a promo from the official, perhaps it was a try to make it up after the delivery was not up to the mark. However, the opening segment sounded good with Kurt making two blockbuster matches official to determine qualifiers of MITB.
Normally after a poor PPV like #WWEBacklash was last night (though it was not by any stretch of even the most jaded fan’s imagination the worst of all time), they usually bounce back with a good show. #RAW should be all action and is off to a good start so far.
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) May 8, 2018
Meanwhile, the opening contest turned out to be as entertaining as it should be. There’s no one better to give fun like the behemoth. The shoulder tackles to Owens has turned out to be a regular norm and last night, we have received three of them. In the end, Strowman was the first one to get into the MITB match in June.
Decent triple threat match. A little clunky with some transitions, but not bad at all. I’m really enjoying the Ember Moon presentation so far. They’re doing a good job with her. She certainly unique and has great offense. She should be great in the ladder match. #RAW
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) May 8, 2018
In the women’s division triple threat match on WWE Raw, the three superstars came up with a top notch. Ember Moon, the winner, should be a special mention. Her incredible moves are always a treat to watch.
She should steal the show at MITB. Meanwhile, Bayley continued to pick up fewer reactions from the crowd which keeps her career in jeopardy.
Fun match. I like the idea of doing open challenges every week. I know the crowd wasn’t happy to see Rawley, but if they brought out Ryder that wouldn’t do any favors for Rollins. Rollins is one of the most over guys on #RAW. Don’t need him getting booed beating the hometown boy.
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) May 8, 2018
Seth Rollins showed up on WWE Raw with a heartfelt speech. But, the audience always wants to see him in action. So, the Architect issued a sudden IC title open challenge accepted by Mojo Rawley, the hometown lad.
There were a few boos around the ring due to this towards Rollins which can be neglected.
Good triple threat match with a nice surprise finish. I figured Roman Reigns would be going over easy, so it was a nice swerve to have Jinder Mahal cost him the match. That of course means we’ll have a Reigns/Mahal match, which might be bad, but good for tonight. #RAW
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) May 8, 2018
The final segment of WWE Raw turned out to be a hell of a ride with Roman Reigns still in control. But, interestingly, Jinder Mahal interrupted costing the match for the Big Dog.
This is the start of a new storyline angle for the franchise player against Modern Day Maharaja. The upcoming weeks should be fun watching these two settling the score inside the ring.
Overall, this wasn’t the awesome show I figured they’d come back with. Some of that had to do with a largely quiet crowd, but another part had to do with some dull match-ups. #RAW
— Wrestleview.com (@wrestleview) May 8, 2018
Overall, this was an average episode of WWE Raw that was filled with some of the random matches. Check out the Twitter reactions from the episode,
.@wwe Secured my spot. Now to claim a new title. #EclipseTheCompetition #Raw #MITB
— Ember Moon (@WWEEmberMoon) May 8, 2018
??? #MITB pic.twitter.com/C9du5BGz4N
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) May 8, 2018
#MITB is going to be #TooSweet! ? ? #RAW @FinnBalor pic.twitter.com/GrbCtpcvCa
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 8, 2018
Watching the main event of #Raw to see who else will qualify for #MITB…
…and see the look on their face when they realize they’ll have to be in the ring with me. #MonsterInTheBank
— Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman) May 8, 2018
On #RAW tonight..
It is time to FIGHT!#DELETERSofWORLDS pic.twitter.com/vsOiiBUeHK
— #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) May 8, 2018
What an awesome match @WWEEmberMoon @RubyRiottWWE @SashaBanksWWE! Congrats Ember! ??? #raw
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) May 8, 2018
Im sure you’re all enjoying #Raw, but tomorrow night on #SDLive im going to be handling some business. That’s right, the boss lady is kicking off the show tomorrow night. @WWE
— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) May 8, 2018
We may have just turned @JinderMahal babyface #RAW
— WWE Creative Humor (@WWECreative_ish) May 8, 2018
Let’s Just See that eclipse one more Time #MITB #raw @WWEEmberMoon pic.twitter.com/ov3AgFW3S0
— All Hail King Killmonger Erik Stevens (@Black_Cena) May 8, 2018
Absolutely convinced that Seth Rollins defeating Brock Lesnar only to be screwed over by a Roman Reigns Money In The Bank cash in is the best story WWE can tell in 2018. #RAW pic.twitter.com/7a5obt6992
— Will Mahoney (@HeelWillMahoney) May 8, 2018
McIntyre looks like he could Claymore Lesnar, Reigns, Strowman, Thanos, and the Night King.
All at once. #RAW pic.twitter.com/kuLggmWuXx
— The Golden Maharaja™ (@KingNj90) May 8, 2018