2024-07-01 WWE RAW - REVIEW
👍👍 - Loved it
👍 - Liked it
👊 - Indifferent
👎 - Disliked it
👎👎 - Hated it
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We reviewed select storylines from this edition of Raw on episode #116 of Malapert Smark Podcast w/ Vlad “The Wrestling Expert.” YouTube Link:
https://youtu.be/NQuupD-dq2M?si=-fHMcm5LBDZ48axk
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Storylines:
1) Men's MITB Match Five Days Away
-Jey Uso & Chad Gable had a promo battle to open the show regarding who's winning mitb.
-Later in the show, a pre-taped Drew McIntyre promo about qualifying & winning MITB. He's facing Sheamus & Dragunov in a triple threat match later.
-Sheamus also with a pre-tape about winning MITB.
-Dragonov also with a pre-tape promo mitb
-Later, Drew qualifies for MITB defeating Sheamus & Dragonov. Drew cut promo after the match.
Review(s):
Kayhan TheMalapertSmark 👊
Vlad TheWrestlingExpert 👊
Robert TheFrozenAsian 👊
Comments:
Kayhan - “I wasn’t too interested in the triple threat, but it was a vehicle to get Drew into the MITB match so it served it’s purpose.”
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2) Another Wyatt Sicks VHS Tape
-They Wyatt Sicks showed up to freaked out Gable & Jey Uso when they were about to get down in the opening segment. Nothing physical happened. Nikki Cross delivered another VHS tape to Michael Cole.
-Later we see the VHS was another Bo Dallas therapy session with Uncle Howdy. Bo said, "We are the ones they wanted to forget. We made them notice us."
Review(s):
Kayhan TheMalapertSmark 👊
Vlad TheWrestlingExpert 👊
Robert TheFrozenAsian 1/2 👍
Comments:
Kayhan - “I didn't think this was as good as last week’s therapy session. The scene where they were spooking out Gable looked really cool but overall it felt like nothing really significant happened on this episode."
Check out our review of this angle from episode #116 of the Malapert Smark Podcast:
https://youtu.be/Q2XTtzIvErg?si=Ro_kIIxfYpOkcceQ
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3) Final Testament Leave New Day Laying After Woods Rolls Up Kross
Review(s):
Kayhan TheMalapertSmark 👎
Vlad TheWrestlingExpert 👎
Robert The FrozenAsian 👎👎
Comments:
Kayhan - “I haven’t been too into this angle. I guess It’s nice that at least they’re keeping all these guys involved somehow in an angle. But it’s not a very good angle.”
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4) This week in Liv & Dom Drama - Liv’s Pursuit of Dirty Dom Takes A Hit As She Accidentally Costs Him His Match Against His Hates Father
-Damian tell Dom he talked to Rhea and she is pissed about Dom's involvement with Liv Morgan. Dom says he'll take care of it. Damian says that's what Dom tells him every week. Dom said Damian's starting to sound like his dad. Damian heard him but Dom didn’t wanna repeat it. Things are getting testy. When they walk into the dressing room, Liv is hanging out with the rest of Judgement Day. She leaves upon Damian's arrival. Damian told Finn to not let Liv hang out in their dressing room. Finn tells him Liv has been a benefit to the stable. This lead to drama between Damian & Finn.
-Later, Dom tries to help Zelina win the world title against Liv but costs her instead. Rey was at ringside as well. When Dom tries to pass Zelina a chair to use, she cracks him in the head with it instead, and Liv hits her finishing move on Zelina amid the distraction for the win. Liv devotes her win to Dom after the match.
-Later in the night, Dom is facing his father Rey, a match Liv set up last week to gain favor with Judgement Day. Liv comes out to support Dom, but Rey kicks Dom into Liv and he falls on top of her. It's a very suggestive position (once again). Rey's LWO stablemate, Zelina, comes out to get involved with Liv. Their fight causes Dom to fall off the ropes, leading to a loss. Liv was very apologetic to Dom post-match, promising to make it up to him.
Review(s):
Kayhan TheMalapertSmark 👊
Vlad TheWrestlingExpert 👊
Robert TheFrozenAsian 👊
Comments:
Kayhan - “I can do with a little smut in my wrestling to be honestly. I’ve liked this angle. But on this day, I feel like it’s not progressing. Hopefully Rhea will get involved some time soon. That’s when this is really gonna get interesting!”
Check out our review of this angle from episode #116 of the Malapert Smark Podcast:
https://youtu.be/f2XxHRAT6vA?si=SGxhyny4z9ceJOHy
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5) Damian & Finn Judgement Day Drama Bleeds Into World Title Feud
-Backstage in the dressing room, as Damian is berating Finn called out Damian for saying Judgement Day needed him more than he needs them, and for putting his spot in Judgement Day on the line against Seth. Damian tried to backtrack his comments, but promises to beat Seth. Finn tells Damian that since he's been champ, Damian hasn't been the same person.
-Later, as Seth is cutting a promo about his upcoming match with Damian, Finn Balor comes out confront Seth. Blames Seth for driving a wedge into Judgement Day. As they were about to fight, Damian comes out. Seth thinks its a trap. Damian says it's not. But as they talk, Finn attacks Seth from behind. Damian pulls Finn off Seth leading to Seth taking advantage, taking out Finn before Damian takes out Seth. Damian then helps Finn out of the arena.
Review(s):
Kayhan TheMalapertSmark 👍
Vlad TheWrestlingExpert 1/2👍
Comments:
Kayhan - “I am entertained by this Judgement Day drama. Been feeling like this dam’s gonna break on the Judgement Day for a long time, but maybe they’ll pull through again somehow and stay a team.”
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6) Kaiser Cut an Angry Promo on Sheamus Vowing Revenge For Broken Ribs When He Returns
Review(s):
Kayhan TheMalapertSmark 👍
Vlad TheWrestlingExpert 👍
Robert TheFrozenAsian 👍
Kayhan - “Good way to make use of an injury for an angle. Kaiser has been showing a lot personality recently, and is obviously going to be pushed. He can work.”
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7) Gable Tries to Make Amends with Otis In The Cafeteria
-Gable seems to want help with his Wyatt Sicks problems, but Otis says it's not his problem.
Review(s):
Kayhan TheMalapertSmark 👍
Vlad TheWrestlingExpert 👍
Comments:
Kayhan - “I feel the emotions of this angle. This was a good segment.”
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8) Sami Zayn & Bron Breakker Have An In-Ring Talk And Bron Spears Sami Ahead of IC Title Match
Review(s):
Kayhan TheMalapertSmark 👍
Vlad TheWrestlingExpert 👍
Robert TheFrozenAsian 👍
Comments:
Kayhan - “This segment and the entire feud so far led to an intriguing matchup.”
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Totals:
Kayhan TheMalapertSmark:
4 👍
1 👎
3 👊
Vlad TheWrestlingExpert:
3.5 👍
1 👎
3 👊
Robert TheFrozenAsian 👊
2.5 👍
2 👎
2 👊
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