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WWE RAW 8/2/21 | A Somewhat Coherent Review.

I didn't hate last week's episode. This week? Well, I definitely hated it because it, like the majority of the RAW shows, lacked consequences and most importantly, interest. 

So, I'm doing a half-a** review. 

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The Elimination Chamber Announcement. 

The announcement from Shane McMahon at the beginning of the program (which honestly was a waste of an appearance) with the participants in the match all being former world champions, reminded me of when the company pulled the same stunt of "participants as former world champions" for the 2012 Money In The Bank ladder match for the WWE championship. 

I didn't like it then and I damn sure didn't like it now. 

If they wrote in qualifying matches for the traditional Survivor Series match 4 or so months ago, then why not for the Elimination Chamber? 

I was a fan of Sheamus' heel turn last week but after this announcement, I feel like the turn should've happened after the chamber show and not before it. 

The Elimination Chamber match, in my opinion, will either distract the feud between Drew and Sheamus or the feud will overshadow the Chamber match itself. 

I would argue that it should've been a one on one match between Drew McIntyre and Sheamus and instead have Roman Reigns defend the universal title inside the Elimination Chamber structure (they might announce that chamber match this Friday so who knows?). 

This Match. 

This match sucked. This feud sucks and God, I hope they do not give the RAW women's title to Lacey Evans once she faces Asuka. 

*sigh* Drew McIntyre vs Randy Orton. 

I was surprised that Alexa Bliss didn't show up given how the match between Edge and Orton ended. 

Can both guys not face each other for at least several months to a year? 

At least I have a few positives like. 

That Edge promo after The Miz and John Morrison showed up. 

I can't believe I'm saying this but I've been more engaged with whatever The Miz and John Morrison are doing but that's mainly because they're interacting with Damian Priest and everybody's favourite, Bad Bunny. 

The New Day vs Retribution was a good one. Nia Jax shouting "MY HOLE!" during her match with Lana. 

But, it's the same old Monday Night RAW, am I right? 


What do you guys think about this episode of RAW? Sound off in the comments below. Follow me on the tweets @omartheplayaguy and follow this very blog for honest pro wrestling opinions. Anyway, stay safe smarks.

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