#Raw Discussion Thread: December 19, 2016 - Friends in treachery steal Universal Title victory

[Kross Rhodes]

WWE Raw preview: December 19, 2016: Friends in treachery steal Universal Title victory
In the wake of Roadblock: End of the Line, how deep will the shockwaves be felt from the controversial ending of the WWE Universal Championship Match between Kevin Owens and Roman Reigns and the destruction that took place as a result? WWE.com has some ideas.

Friends in treachery steal Universal Title victory
At Roadblock: End of the Line, Chris Jericho stunned the WWE Universe when he hit Kevin Owens with a Codebreaker, which led to Roman Reigns being disqualified and KO walking away with the WWE Universal Title.

As the six-time World Champion held KO’s arm up in victory, it became clear that the perceived rift between the two “best friends” was nothing more than a ruse all along. However, Reigns and Seth Rollins weren’t impressed with the trickery and proceeded to unleash a vicious post-match beatdown on both Jericho and Owens that left destruction in every direction.

Rest assured, this conflict is far from over. What will Raw General Manager Mick Foley have to say about it? Will Reigns and Rollins be looking for further retribution? Will The Big Dog get another title opportunity? One thing is for sure: Everybody better get ready for a truly volatile Raw.

All hail The “Iron” Queen
On Sunday, Roadblock: End of the Line saw Charlotte Flair triumph over Sasha Banks in sudden death overtime following a 30-minute Iron Man Match to become a four-time Raw Women's Championship.

Both The Queen and The Boss left everything they had on the canvas. Now, considering that Raw General Manager Mick Foley said there will be no rematch, who will step into the spotlight to challenge Charlotte? Will it be Bayley? Nia Jax? Charlotte’s own protégé, Dana Brooke? Whoever it is, can they possibly conquer the Superstar who went undefeated in pay-per-view singles matches for 2016?

Can Sheamus & Cesaro co-exist as Raw Tag Team Champions?
The longest tag team vhampionship reign in WWE history came to a close at Roadblock: End of the Line when Raw Tag Team Champions The New Day were finally overcome by Sheamus & Cesaro.

The Celtic Warrior and The Swiss Superman proved what a powerful tandem they can be when they are on the same page. However, when Cesaro paid respect to Big E, Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods and Sheamus didn’t, it quickly became clear that there is still friction between the new titleholders. Will they be able to co-exist now that they are on the top of the mountain?

When will Sami Zayn be satisfied?
Sami Zayn did it. At Roadblock: End of the Line, The Underdog from the Underground survived 10 minutes against Braun Stroman. Yet, on Raw Talk, Zayn made it clear that he is not satisfied with just surviving. Will the gutsy competitor once again step up to The Monster Among Men? For that matter, will a walking mountain like Strowman come looking for him?

Why did Neville attack Swann and Perkins?
The Man That Gravity Forgot made sure that WWE Cruiserweight Champion Rich Swann and TJ Perkins will remember him thanks to a vicious assault at Roadblock: End of the Line. Still, the question remains, why did Neville do it? Considering that the Cruiserweight Division is exclusive to the Raw brand, expect Swann and Perkins to come looking for answers.

 

[Kiffy Lube]

Remember...

Friendship lasts forever .

 

[Deezy]

I'd book Charlotte and Dana Brooke to attack and shave Sasha's head for heat and it takes her off the show until Charlotte's done with Bayley until the inevitable 3 way at Mania.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

I'd book Charlotte and Dana Brooke to attack and shave Sasha's head for heat and it takes her off the show until Charlotte's done with Bayley until the inevitable 3 way at Mania.

Like the WWE Universe doesn't have enough of a reason to despise Charlotte.

 

[Deezy]

Like the WWE Universe doesn't have enough of a reason to despise Charlotte.

Yah, can't have too much heat.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

Yah, can't have too much heat.

I think her heat would go nuclear. Like worse than X-Pac and Eva Marie put together.

People love her signature magenta hair.

However if you were going to do that, Sasha Bask would HAVE to be the one to end her PPV streak.

 

[Kiffy Lube]

There is a difference between X-Pac heat and Charlotte's heat. People boo X-Pac just because they don't want to see him. People boo Charlotte because they want their favorites to overcome her treacherous ways which means when she does lose it's supposed to be a big deal. Charlotte is crazy over and when she finally does lose on PPV, it's gonna be a huge deal and make someone an instant superstar if they weren't already.

 

[Deezy]

X pac heat?

People really have to learn to what that is.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

X-Pac heat means people don't want to see you at all.

And I didn't say Charlotte had it now, I'm saying she'd have it after you had her shave Sasha's head!

 

[Kiffy Lube]

X-Pac heat means people don't want to see you at all.

And I didn't say Charlotte had it now, I'm saying she'd have it after you had her shave Sasha's head!

I honestly doubt that. She'd be biggest heel in the company.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

I honestly doubt that. She'd be biggest heel in the company.

There's some strong resentment emerging towards her and if she shaves Sasha's head, fans will be furious.

 

[Deezy]

Charlotte is on par with Stephanie at this point.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

There is a difference between X-Pac heat and Charlotte's heat. People boo X-Pac just because they don't want to see him. People boo Charlotte because they want their favorites to overcome her treacherous ways which means when she does lose it's supposed to be a big deal. Charlotte is crazy over and when she finally does lose on PPV, it's gonna be a huge deal and make someone an instant superstar if they weren't already.

I also don't think this PPV win is going to be as big as you guys think it will be. In order for fans to care about that, we have to be under the impression Charlotte won't immediately win it back in two weeks. We don't have that belief at the moment. The booking over the next four months would need to change that belief.

 

[Kiffy Lube]

Neckbeards don't stop watchin' because they don't like something they just complain like it's the end of the world.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

Neckbeards don't stop watchin' because they don't like something they just complain like it's the end of the world.

No one said they'd stop watching. I'm just saying fans would be super pissed.

And actually for years fans went to the bathroom when a women's match was on. That's a distinct possibility here.