Raw 2018 #Raw thread, Aug. 27, 2018: The Shield bring justice back to Raw

[Kross Rhodes]

WWE Raw preview, Aug. 27, 2018: The Shield bring justice back to Raw

The Hounds of Justice are back! One week after The Shield reunited to prevent Braun Strowman from cashing in his Money in the Bank contract on Universal Champion Roman Reigns – who had just defended his title in a grueling match against Finn Bálor -- the brothers-in-arms bring their unique brand of justice to Raw in Toronto, Canada. However, Strowman has demanded to face Reigns in the ring, alone.

Braun Strowman wants to face Roman Reigns in the ring alone

Well, that escalated quickly.

During a heated Universal Championship main event pitting new titleholder Roman Reigns against challenger Finn Bálor — the first Superstar to hold that title — Braun Strowman emerged with his Money in the Bank contract in tow, making it clear that whoever won the match would, indeed, “get these hands.”

The Big Dog won with a ring-shaking Spear, capitalizing on the chaos, but when The Monster Among Men attempted to cash in for his guaranteed title opportunity against the battle-weary champion, Reigns’ Shield brothers, Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose, emerged to overpower the opportunistic behemoth and lay him out with a thunderous Triple Powerbomb through the announce desk.

Strowman still has his contract, but he also has a massive score to settle with The Big Dog. Via Twitter, The Monster Among Men said he wants Reigns to confront him in the middle of the ring on Raw, without his Shield brothers.

Reigns replied to affirm he will be there at 8 p.m. ET, with his Universal Championship in tow.

Ronda Rousey carries the torch

After Stephanie McMahon tried to take credit for the Women’s Evolution, diminishing the accomplishments of the Superstars, new Raw Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey retaliated by attacking the Raw Commissioner and locking her in the same Armbar that put away Alexa Bliss the previous night at SummerSlam.

Although it remains to be seen if The Baddest Woman on the Planet will face repercussions for her actions, it’s clear that she’s ready to carry the division on her back and be a true fighting champion. Who will be next to step to Rowdy Ronda? Moreover, when will Little Miss Bliss be up to the task of facing Rousey once again in her guaranteed rematch?

Baron Corbin settles into his new position

After incurring the wrath of Raw Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey, Stephanie McMahon was, as one might expect, fairly critical of General Manager Kurt Angle, giving The Olympic Hero an unexpected vacation that puts Baron Corbin in charge of the red brand as its Acting General Manager.

This Monday, The Lone Wolf will run a full episode of Raw for the first time ever. How will he deal with The Shield, The Baddest Woman on the Planet, his nemesis Finn Bálor and the Superstar who defeated him this past Monday night, Bobby Lashley?

The Revival go 2-0 against the Raw Tag Team Champions

The B-Team might have retained their titles in their SummerSlam Kickoff Match against The Revival, but based on their back-to-back singles match defeats to Dash Wilder & Scott Dawson, the so-called “Top Guys” have their number.

Did those one-on-one victories bring The Revival closer to another opportunity against the Raw Tag Team Champions?

Don’t miss Monday Night Raw, live at 8/7 C on USA Network!

 

[Chris]

If the revival lose again I'm actually excited for Raw for once though

 

[Apoho Creed]

It should be a very interesting Raw this week. I thought Balor/Reigns was great and it was nice to see a Champion defending their Title and not make us months to do so. Still I'm not in the Camp of the need of Reigns being with The Shield again, it was a great moment for the moment, but I don't want to see Reigns being protected forever. I wonder is this Shield Reunion just a one night thing, or is this a long haul thing where it leads people to hating Roman slowly and wanting to see Strowman take his Title. If that is the case, then who joins Strowman to help in his cause Balor maybe?

People are 50/50 on him to be honest in my opinion. I'm not a fan of him, but I am happy that we'll see the Universal being defended for Months till Strowman takes his Crown that he deserves.

 

[Deezy]

In Toronto, wonder what the crowd acts like.

They gonna be the neckbeards who turn on Ronda?

 

[Crippler]

goddammit, these motherfuckers really gonna try and make me watch RAW live for my kids. 1, the title better be on the line and two if this is in Toronto, they gotta wear the Hart Foundation attire.

 

[Deezy]

Show peaking early.

 

[Deezy]

looking down at that dude trying to fist bump him

 

[Deezy]

Roman can do accents.....Hollywood listening

 

[Deezy]

"No one tells us what to do. Not even me."

 

[Deezy]

Ziggler out here looking like all the bad guys from 80s teen comedies.

 

[Deezy]

Kurt was "sent home" because he couldn't cross the border.

 

[Deezy]

Anyone else notice Drew is cutting his promos like a 00s Triple H?

 

[Apoho Creed]

I liked that Segment with Strowman/Reigns with Ziggle and Drew included. Strowman calling out Roman for last week, Roman making excuses and getting a Tag Team Match outta of it. I don't like the nice nice thing WWE does, having the Challenger team with the Champion because, you know what will happen eventually. Still General Manager Corbin is the shit!!

 

[Crippler]

Corbin highkey Blue for not booking himself in all the title matches.

 

[Deezy]

Anything for ratings......Attitude bak