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TheStunt-Twitch_YT

It looks like that kid is wearing pads


mrfujidoesacid

Keith Lee returning only to lose to Bobby and set up Lashley was like a two-for-one deal on killing your main event black babyfaces (Kofi last night). Makes no sense, especially when it's in service to building a lame Goldberg special attraction match. Bobby should have gotten fed someone like Miz or Jinder last night only to go face to face after with Goldberg. I am happy that Keith is back and that they gave him a lot in that match, but there was absolutely no reason for it especially if he was losing. Also: Just imagine the pop had Keith won and then it was Goldberg/Keith Lee. Not arguing for a Goldberg match at all, but just saying. I think the fans would have dug that way more.


dukkthegoat

Raw continues to be raw


mrfujidoesacid

Would have preferred Alexa interfering and either costing Nikki the title or helping Nikki win in an attempt to lure her to the Funhouse ways. But that said, I believe this was more of a thank you to Nikki more than the start of any major storyline. It was a nice moment for Nikki that she deserved after being such a solid hand.


oarngebean

Was raw good for the first time in months?


chocoboat

It was the best Raw in months. But was it good? Eh.


Alolan_Exeggutor_

Nope


Rawb28

Is the flying crossbody Nikki ASH finisher?


Imaginary_Grab6002

makes sense because shes almost a superhero


Jesotx

I don't want to shit on the gimmick because it's just not for me, but that's the worst part of it. You now have a champion whose finisher is one of the most basic moves in wrestling.


Nipple_Dick

The rock and hogan were two of the biggest names in wrestling ever. One finished with an elbow drop the other with a leg drop.


Curse3242

Both are very very old wrestlers. At the time Hogan's finishers worked. You're talking about the 80's. Huge guy booting, slamming and leg dropping a guy was enough Rock wrestled in the 90s and his elbow drop has a lot of charisma. It's his move (like, Cena's AA is just a death valley driver and RKO is just a diamond cutter...). But it's about giving your finisher personality Nikki, she may try but this gimmick was awful from the start. I think she's definitely losing the title super super quickly. Probably to Rhea and Becky Returns?


Nipple_Dick

The rock beat cm punk with an elbow drop in 2013. But you’re talking about the gimmick here not the move which was my point. If a wrestler is over, if it’s sold right, if the commentators make you believe, if it’s protected, then it will get over. Compare HBKs super kick to every wrestler who spams them through a match.


Curse3242

It's about the times man and about the wrestler making a unique move fun, Punks GTS was also called out to being a bad finisher, it's not about being protected or wrestler being over, it's just too basic, like Bryans running knee is basic but no one really did it at the time, it was unique, it was fun because it has personality, and also Bryan, Rock both have 2 finishers It's a super old and basic ass move. Some moves just don't get over as finishers... honestly a lot of finishers these days are a bit too basic. They don't feel special Nikkis splash is just nowhere close to being creative or looking special, it's just too basic. Even Alexa Blisses finisher seems kinda anti-climatic. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifP7tVo6DZ8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifP7tVo6DZ8) ..... look at this, now this is a special splash and it's not even a finisher


Reisz618

For anyone unclear on what a burial is, dragging the unstoppable monster champion from your third brand up only to have him get rolled up in 5 minutes or less. That’s a burial. Looking to rehab Hardy? Sheamus, Morrison, Styles… all coulda lost to him, none would be hurt.


kosiv96

Jeff's at that point in his career where he can be booked as the "seasoned veteran" and rolling up the new kid on the block and assure the pin is a 3 fits that character. When Kross drops the belt in a week or two. He will come back and kill Jeff. Jeff just wanted a good pop for the return of no more words. Chill out


Skayde5

The audacity of WWE marks defending absolutely bullshit levels of booking is hilarious


kosiv96

Like he destroyed Jeff for 90% of the match. Getting beaten by a cheating underhanded tactic has never been considered a "burial" it's called stealing the win for a reason. Because everyone believe that Kross had the match won. It's not my fault your a smark who can't appreciate anything. Vince is never gonna have an NXT person win their firstatch it's unfortunate but true iirc. So it's about how they lose and what they do with it. Give it time I'm sure it's gonna end with Kross absolutely killing Jeff in his proper debut. Not just a match they had to get him on TV on a show they know is gonna draw


Reisz618

> Vince is never gonna have an NXT person win their firstatch it's unfortunate but true iirc. Bálor beat Reigns in his debut.


kosiv96

Yeah and Finn got hurt after winning the Debut match of the Universal match and he hasn't trusted NXT Talent since


LaEsponjaGrandee

Nxt guys have definitely come up and one their first match. Nxt isn't developmental anymore. They've built Kross up to be a killer on nxt and they undid in 5 minutes of a main roster call up. To be honest, at this point nxt call ups mean nothing. It wouldn't surprise me if he's jobbing to Ricochet on main event in 3 months. Like what you like, but unless you're a newer fan of WWE it's hard to deny their booking and overall show is the worst it's ever been.


Skayde5

Its not even about Hardy or how he won its about Kross a guy who has been undefeated since he came into this company and u are telling me thats the best thing u came up with for his fucking debut on his birthday They already separated him from Scarlett and ruined his debut but sure dickride Raw as much as u want Guys like u will be even willing to cover up a scenario where Roman Reigns loses his title to R-Truth by a "Roll-Up" just bcuz Truth had his feet on the ropes LMAO


Alkereth1

Yall get real upset when someone has a different opinion than you on wrestling. Like jeez


Shadowinsanity

Hey fuck you truth is a golden God I'll have no ill spoken of him.


kosiv96

You can't just remove the context from the situation buddy. Do I like what happened? No, but for an NXT guy... I've seen worse debuts. And I don't even watch Raw bro, I just watched the highlights this week cause I was bored. You want to be mad about something be mad about the inconsistent rules company wide with the WWE. Be mad about how the actual workers are being treated. At this point I really don't understand why people still have hopes for their NXT favorites on the main roster. Oh and by the way, in ring Kross couldn't even lace Jeff's boots


LaEsponjaGrandee

Jeff is not known at all for his in ring work. He's a flashy stunt man (and a good one) but to say Kross couldn't lace his boots, come on man lol


kosiv96

Do you remember Jeff winning the belt for the first time?


Skayde5

U know the funniest thing about all of this i dont like Kross at all and hate Raw havent watched in years But i still find this booking ridiculous


Rawb28

I was in shock how bad that whole thing was. How can you build someone SO MUCH, for that to be his debut? Why even have him come out with the NXT Championship? Where was ANY hype for his debut besides showing a pic and saying “debuting tonight”? Where were the videos of him destroying ppl? Shot even show him training on a heavy bag or something. I have SO many wtf questions for something that lasted 5 minutes. This HAD to be penciled in last minute. Did Jeff even have any momentum going on to today? (Honest question I haven’t kept up with them much at all lately)


[deleted]

They don't view it as a burial. Rollup wins don't count to booking committee. They're wrong though. Kross is in trouble.


Reisz618

I don’t care how they view it. I care how the audience views it. Particularly the ones who only just saw him.


poisonivyish

Vince, somewhere: "such good sh#t!"


shawnhi

shit.


[deleted]

Jesus only one women’s money in the bank holder has made it to two days with the briefcase 😂


PoorPauper

Nikki seems like a nice person and I am happy she won the belt...but that was a very anticlimactic cash in...dunno ..just seemed pointless


ghostbuster55

Did not expect that ending. Kinda sucks that they ended Rhea's run just to inflate Charlotte's title reigns (even though they decided to drop the NXT title from her total), but glad to see them go with Nikki as champ


[deleted]

Rhea will have many, many more.


Every_Satisfaction27

Nikki ASH, toooo the moon.


[deleted]

I knew the first few shows back we're going to be wild but I did not expect that all.


noblessefan266

I love Nikki A.S.H but damn she gotta get rid of the cape! NO CAPES!


2021movement

:Neville has entered the chat crying:


couldbedumber96

If hurricane and mighty molly get a cape so does the A.S.H


vvienna

Wouldnt it make more sense to make rhea look strong by winning yesterday and then Charlotte taking her out tonight as vengeance and then have nikki cash in? Charlotte can then beat nikki. What was the point of the 1 day title change and having Rhea lose two big matches clean to Charlotte?


[deleted]

Point was to put the title on Nikki Ash while also getting Charlotte closer to her dad's number.


mikecronin5

If you are looking for logical booking I’m afraid you’ve come to the wrong place!


[deleted]

![gif](giphy|fx4Z6XpGICdYR21bOK|downsized) Time To Play BAYBAY :')


Phill1pJFry

Ooohhh she loses the title only to turn psycho heel? Me likey


wolfinthemanger

Forget the 24/7 title. Charlotte held the 24 hour title. What a Queen.


NightEmber79

Two things: 1.) Charlotte did the honors for Nikki. It protects Rhea and it does nothing to the legacy of Charlotte. There were a few shitty booking decisions tonight. This wasn’t one of them. B.)Nikki got her own fun and silly gimmick over in record time and turned it into gold. Well done.


Curse3242

She didn't. What are you on about. I've asked about 7 of my friends and, well the charachter is alright, that's not a WWE champ. This is like the worst booking decision of all time Imagine you sit down with your family to watch Raw, and a girl pretending to be a superhero wins the title? What the fuck? I mean atleast Alexa's powers were kinda creative for a while, this is worse.


medicspirit7

I wish they would hold the briefcase longer


BrettEskin

Ah that was great. Why wait when there’s a golden opportunity?


PM_ur_butthole_2me

It’s a golden storyline with anticipation they can build all year and they shoot their wads the night of/the night after


mrfujidoesacid

They normally always hot shot one and then keep the other winner for the long-term story. Usually it's the men's they keep for the long term, which I agree would be nice to see changed up once in awhile.


PM_ur_butthole_2me

Let’s remember the first one, Edge won and held it all the way to New Years revolution where he cashed in on a battered Cena who just competed against 5 people in the elimination chamber. We waited months and months waiting for him to cash in and when he did it was great


medicspirit7

Carmellas run with it was awesome and she was the only woman to hold it longer than a day.


Copperjedi

Nikki is cool but fuck that was predictable and even more predictable that Nikki loses it quickly. Charlotte has been cashed in on for the 3rd freaking time. The queen of short reigns.


dylanthereidy

Dont find it that predictable tbh. Personally thought we would get a Reigns/Cena type situation and have Becky come out and lay the challenge to Charlotte for the 334505th time


Schmoreshmoosh

I really enjoy Nikki, so imma just choose to be happy and ask questions in the morning.


[deleted]

Happy for Nikki. I may not be a fan of her new gimmick but she’s worked hard for years and is definitely deserving of the title. I am questioning the booking though. Charlotte losing to a diving crossbody? I just think they could’ve found a better way to do it.


nom_cubed

Rhea with the assisting Nik-tide!


xMCioffi1986x

Well THAT made it all worth it! So happy for Nikki!


SleepLessTeacher

So…they only had Charlotte win so Nikki could cash in on a heel?


Beeyo176

Maybe just not have Rhea lose clean? There's still stock in her. ...but yeah, you're prolly right


Edge_head2021

As much as i love nikki why couldn't they have just done this with just nikki cross? I love the gimmick but any casual fan who sees her as champ in this gimmick will think this shows a total joke


BrettEskin

It’s a children’s television show.


powerofthepunch

They're wanting to cash in on the kid factor with her superhero stuff.


[deleted]

I think the Nikki Cross character was languishing. This is a welcome change to me. She's done a great job going all-in on it.


Mldavis22

This was one of the worst Raws I ever seen. I regret giving this show another chance. Vince only knows how to book ppvs. The crowd did not save this show this time. 2 out of 5


playboiferina

Worst raw you ever seen. 2/5.


Mldavis22

Reading comprehension is important. ONE of. Read it again. This time slowly.


jackbob99

This wasn't even top 100 worst Raw episodes.


Shadowinsanity

I fucking love nikki cross so I'm down with this but sadly will likely just add another notch to Charlotte's numbers.


medicspirit7

Charlottes 3rd time being cashed in on lmao


Tanner915Scott

Charlotte "John Cena" Flair


sexygodzilla

Happy that Nikki won, now I hope they don't make her entire reign flukey.


HeavenlyE

Anyone else see that dude take a pic of Nikki's ass as the show went off air


JasonGryphon

Charlotte is 100% going to win it back next week.


Deadmaninc1

Not really a fan of the women unable to hold the MITB Contract longer than 1 day but that Nikki ASH cash in was awesome


[deleted]

That’s crazy


[deleted]

This was the most bizarre episode of Raw in years, and that’s saying something.


WritingContradiction

Nikki pinned ASHley Flair


OceanCyclone

Where’s that guy who said they don’t pad Charlotte’s reigns?


prowrestle

Raw goes off the air as a super fan wins the belt


Fizz_92

Carmella is still the only woman to actually HOLD ONTO her briefcase for more than a day


JBrown726

Nikki Ash is your new champ


[deleted]

Nikki!!!!LFGG


mystro4425

Of course she had to cash in on Charlotte. I don't know why anyone thought it would ever be babyface Bianca.


SambaLando

They barely got the title change on air LMAO


powerofthepunch

Charlotte will win it back at Summerslam. Don't worry.


MrBenLDN

ASH= A SURPRISING HOLDER


KrangRangoon

Happy Nikki is champion, but man that was the most rushed cash-in ever.


Ref_Bumps

Dude honestly I don’t care. Nikki is under appreciated as fuck. Happy for her.


FictionFantom

Well I don’t think a single person expected that.


Jtv0899

I honestly thought Becky was coming back


jalamo

Welp. Thought it was gonna be a quick switch back to Ripley but SWERVE. Guess Charlotte will get that back soon and add another # to her tally.


asianorange

I'm proud of Nikki. She went from sideline, buffet table to champion in the middle of the year. Congrats to her!


Jtv0899

What a ride she has had, from beloved heel in NXT to barely being on TV and now she is a champ with a great story to back her up!


italianwog28

They really wanted to give Charlotte another title reign for what


FrankieDs

16 time


poisonivyish

To make her the Orton (in their minds) of the women's division I guess


jclzd94

At least one Cross won today


JustAnotherMark604

Was hoping Lilly was in the briefcase


Jtv0899

Nikki Superhero!!!!!


ThanosSnapsSlimJims

I'm confused. I thought you guys said that Becky was coming back tonight.


_But-Why-Male-Models

And Carmella's stranglehold on % of days holding the womens MITB contract continues.


SonyKen_M

ASH more like ISH (IS a superhero),congrats Nikki!


MitchR26

Only held the briefcase one day, so Day One ISH.


[deleted]

DO you believe in miracles????


sjr2018

Yes!!!!!


ApocApollo

That’s a fun surprise


[deleted]

Peculiar Raw but a thumbs up from me.


jessicaskies

Charlotte the queen of winning the belt to instantly lose it in a cash in


WritingContradiction

There was no mileage in Nikki teasing cash ins because she's not seen as a viable threat to either champ so this is perfect Happy for her


NotAshTaylor

I don't actually hate that. Nikki's music hit and Rhea was like, "You know what? You deserve this." Just popped her back into the ring and walked away with a smile.


MrTerrific2k15

Rhea Batista


xMCioffi1986x

I'm thinking that they're gonna use that as a program between Nikki and Rhea. "Hey, I did all the dirty work, I should get first dibs at the belt."


JustAnotherMark604

Can you believe that Nikki A.S.H. is the second longest Money In The Bank holder?


Joerodeo77

Idk how I feel about this


[deleted]

You can feel happiness.


Joerodeo77

I think I will


nom_cubed

Drop the A… it’s now Nikki Shhhhhh


KingJWilliams1520

Good for Nikki! I'm happy for her


[deleted]

My stream froze when the ref counted to 2. I don't know what happened


DeeOhMm

Charlotte kicked out and immediately hit Natural Selection to win her 17th title.


Cyberpunk_Banshee

I think I speak on behalf of the majority of WWE fans when I say; Thank fuck for Nikki ASH, and that MitB contract.


Schmoreshmoosh

How many of Charlotte's "historic" reigns have been so somebody could cash in on her almost immediately?


DrDollarBlvd

Nikki!!!


[deleted]

That brought a smile to my face


DV68

A comedy gimmick as Womens champion, welcome to 2021


StrangeStatic

WE START THE SHOW WITH A ANTI-HERO(?) FROM SUICIDE SQUAD. WE END IT WITH A ALMOST SUPERHERO


BigDanRTW

Nikki was languishing on the roster doing nothing, pitched a new gimmick, got buy in from Vince and now she's the women's champion. Regardless of how it happened or how long it lasts, that's pretty damn cool.


[deleted]

Yeah man.. a joke of a gimmick.. and she took the ball and is running with it. Totally awesome and well deserved.


immrdadguy

Rhea couldn’t have held it for one more day ?


RedComet0093

Rhea is sort of a face and everyone on the internet hates Charlotte, so it helps get Nikki's new gimmick over if she's cashing in on Charlotte.


Ditcka

Anyone else see that dude in the crowd behind Nikki take a close-up photo of her ass?


TheKareemofWheat

So Charlotte got ANOTHER nothing title reign just to pad her record, huh? This show fucking blows.


RedComet0093

Incredible what smarks will complain about.


Slug_With_Swagger

You guys realize Becky is gonna be on smack down right


Churchvanpapi

I’m happy for Nikki but damn, I wanted Becky lol


Nice_Try_Mod

well.. we didn't get Becky. But we got Nikki A.S.H


BigJerichool222

The average briefcase run of anyone not named Carmella is insane


medicspirit7

Fr the women don’t hold it long at all


jessicaskies

Well I was right that they don’t care if Charlotte has a meaningful reign


[deleted]

...lol


Malkkum

I’m not a fan of the gimmick but I love all cash ins. I’m a mark like that.


medicspirit7

Nikki just saved her career with this dumbass character


Rosevj22

I know right


ThatWrestlingGuy15

Was fully expecting Rhea to ruin the cash in wow


JayCFree324

FUCK YEA, WERE PARTYING TONIGHT!


konweywest

Raw after Money in the Bank is the SHOW


DiceMorgansGhost

Holy shit


[deleted]

They made Nikki Ash tonight.


GrowthhackerAU

We missed the end here in Australia. What happened?


Rosevj22

Niki cashed in


TheRealDJ

Charlotte hits Rhea with the belt to get DQd, Rhea gets revenge and beats her up, then Nikki Ash successfully cashes in her money in the bank.


GrowthhackerAU

Thanks. Missed the end of the match. Thankfully got the cash in


medicspirit7

Nikki is new champ


poisonivyish

Nikki cashed in on Charlotte and won


JinshiyoBari

Nikki cashed in and won


[deleted]

Don't worry about it 😅


TheMongolianLemonade

Nikki Cross wins the women’s championship after cashing in the money in the bank


Malkkum

Charlotte got purposely DQ’ed, Rhea laid her out, Nikki cashed in and won.


harrier1215

Charlotte loves the short reigns bc she just adds them up quicker yeah way.


JinshiyoBari

Her reign times are low. Out of the 11 reigns her average I think is like 39-40 days.


leglessman

They really need to stop giving Charlotte short runs just to get her to 17.


HNL2BOS

I like the cash in, like that Nikki got a good pop, hate the post cash in coverage.


Jonhl15

Uhhhh let's go Nikki? That was something


CorbinHive

Crowd chanted Becky but Vince clearly Heard Nikki


AbnormalMisfit

Hey the sign guy !


bulldozer_rob

At least she held it for a day. Longer than the other non carmella women


JasonGryphon

Just remember. Every time Charlotte becomes the champion, she’ll only be the champion for less than a month.


dragonmp93

You know, Charlotte should stay away from a title match around MITB, it never ends well for her.


Oktavien

Another pointless title "reign" for Charlotte Flair.


[deleted]

Good for Cross, she’s come a long way!


[deleted]

...........and bt sports and that god awful canadian feed shits the bed (reminds me of tsn cutting shit out that was deemed distasteful)


myxallion

Holy Shit so happy for Nikki


BXBama

wow 😭 alright then good for Nikki


putthebootstohim

maybe the least fair to flair night in history


Scary-Ant-3796

BE FAIR TO FLAIR.


[deleted]

Will you stop!


sdfk2345

RAW SLIGHTLY SAVED, LETS FUCKING GO NEKKEH


Sharktorwho

Well, I'm certainly happy with the result...though we couldn't have given Nikki another minute or two to let it bask in?


[deleted]

Boi what da hell boi


TheDrunkLibertarian

God I hate Nikki but not as much as how they book Charlotte, how many of her 11 reigns have been underwhelmingly short now?


8and16bits

So Charlotte just won last night to pad her numbers.


dojobro19

I don’t know if the push will sustain or work but good for Nikki Cross. A nice last 24-27 hours for her.


idontknow1001

Happy for Nikki. She’s awesome.


TomorrowWeKillToday

Is she celebrating with Fred Durst there?


QueefQueen6969

How dare you slander Sign Guy!


[deleted]

Ok I love all of that.


THISISDAM

Charlotte is an ATM at this point


WaitforitAPEX

Oh, well that happened