WWE Raw Discussion Thread, Aug. 22, 2016: The Demon King's Reign Begins

[Ricky Smarks]

Raw preview, Aug. 22, 2016: The Demon King's reign begins

Unleashing the full power of The Demon King on Seth Rollins last night at SummerSlam, Finn Bálor made history by becoming the first WWE Universal Champion. What awaits when the mysterious Superstar brings his newly won prize to Raw?

Raw becomes The Demon Kingdom

In an incredible, historic matchup, Finn Bálor put Seth Rollins away with a Coup de Grâce to become the first WWE Universal Champion last night at SummerSlam. Following The Demon King’s conquest, Bálor brings Team Red’s flagship title to Raw. What’s next for the enigmatic Irishman? We’ll hear from him — and Rollins — on Monday night’s hottest show.

Charlotte demotes The Boss

Proving that she doesn’t need help to come out on top in big match situations, Charlotte ruthlessly brutalized Sasha Banks last night at SummerSlam to become a two-time WWE Women’s Champion.

Sustaining a lower back injury during last night’s match, The Boss refused to give up despite excruciating pain, and Sasha will undoubtedly display that same tenacity in her quest to reclaim the crown jewel of Raw’s Women’s division. How will she retaliate against Charlotte tonight?

The Beast at his most barbaric

In an intensely brutal SummerSlam clash nearly 15 years in the making, Raw’s Brock Lesnar conquered SmackDown Live’s Randy Orton via technical knockout, ending the match in carnage and bringing an entirely new meaning to the term “Team Red.” Then, after the bout, Lesnar got his hands on Shane McMahon, hitting SmackDown Live’s Commissioner with an F-5 that left the Brooklyn crowd in stunned silence.

How will The Beast Incarnate’s horrific actions impact tonight’s Raw, and how will Commissioner Stephanie McMahon and General Manager Mick Foley respond?

Have The New Day found the cure for 'ringpostitis'?

SummerSlam’s special guest (and honorary member of The New Day) Jon Stewart nearly fell victim to “ringpostitis,” the startling epidemic affecting Raw’s tag teams. However, the returning Big E prevented the acclaimed comedian from being diagnosed by so-called “doctors” Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson.

Last night’s WWE Tag Team Championship Match pitting Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods against the faux physicians ended in a disqualification victory for Gallows & Anderson when Big E charged the ring, so it’s clear the rivalry between these Team Red tandems is far from over. But now that The New Day is fully functional and more virile than ever, are the WWE Tag Team Champions poised to give the wannabe doctors a triple-dose of payback?

Will The Big Dog's rampage continue?

Not willing to wait for last night’s United States Championship Match to begin, defending champion Rusev sparked a brawl with Roman Reigns outside the ring, preventing the bout from ever officially getting underway.

The melee, which required a veritable army of WWE officials to separate the rivals, ended when The Super Athlete was deemed unable to compete by medical personnel. That didn’t stop Reigns from brutalizing Rusev further with a thunderous Spear onto the floor. Will The Big Dog bring that same aggression to Raw tonight in Brooklyn? Plus, will we learn more about Rusev’s condition following Reigns’ assault?

Tune in to Raw at 8/7 C on USA Network, and don’t miss Raw Pre-Show at 7:30 ET on all of WWE’s digital platforms.

 

[Crippler]

looking forward to 3 hours of fuckery.......naw i'm not

 

[Ricky Smarks]

looking forward to 3 hours of fuckery.......naw i'm not

There might be more than even WWE wanted as there are reports Finn might be seriously hurt.

 

[Deezy]

Finn looked fine on that morning show.

 

[Ricky Smarks]

Finn looked fine on that morning show.

It's being reported he's fine enough to appear on the show and maybe Raw tonight, but it's serious enough that he may need to have surgery.

 

[Deezy]

It's being reported he's fine enough to appear on the show and maybe Raw tonight, but it's serious enough that he may need to have surgery.

I'll use the wait and see approach....haven't even seen a Sasha report yet.

 

[Ricky Smarks]

I'll use the wait and see approach....haven't even seen a Sasha report yet.

From what I understand she may, may be taking time off for nagging injuries and/or a honeymoon. She's definitely off the road.

 

[Ricky Smarks]

 

[Deezy]

Confirmed.....Freddie Prince Jr was right about these smaller guys

 

[Ricky Smarks]

Confirmed.....Freddie Prince Jr was right about these smaller guys

I knew he was still too unproven to be given the belt, especially to be a first-time ever champion.

The first Universal Championship reign last one day, gents.

 

[Deezy]

Put the belt back on Reigns

 

[Ricky Smarks]

Put the belt back on Reigns

You guys and Reigns!

I'd like to get my Rollins run and then he can drop it to Reigns at Mania. Let the IWC explode when Reigns wins another Royal Rumble.

 

[Deezy]

Anyone imagine if it was Reigns who hurt Rollins and just how up his ass the neckbeards will be and calling for firings n shit?

 

[Ricky Smarks]

Anyone imagine if it was Reigns who hurt Rollins and just how up his ass the neckbeards will be and calling for firings n shit?

I would only freak out if Reigns was being completely reckless.

 

[Deezy]

Because powerbombing someone into a barricade is totally safe.