Raw Live Raw thread, August 1st 2022: All the fallout to SummerSlam *No Preview*

[Y2Jayne]

Ciampa needs to use Project Ciampa as his finisher again.

 

[Y2Jayne]

Yeah Rhea bullying Dominik is just awesome,

 

[Dale]

What I loved most about this show was that literally everything made sense. All of the matches had a purpose or furthered an angle and weren't just X vs. Y. There was also ZERO mention of the 24/7 title nor did you see that usual crew at any point through the show.

Can definitely pin point this show as being the start of Trips era. I'll await the report where it was remanences of Vince's script.

 

[Cwalker]

Definitely heard there were some noticeable changes. Haven’t actually watched RAW yet myself. Still gonna take a couple months for everything to line up the way Hunter wants but I saw a lot of positivity on Twitter last night which is rare for RAW

 

[Cwalker]

Also…

Ciampa has a title match next week in Cleveland. It’s the Miz’s hometown.

Ciampa loses, Miz turns on him for embarrassing him in front of his people and a certain Rebel Heart who is also from Cleveland makes his dramatic return.

 

[Dale]

Definitely heard there were some noticeable changes. Haven’t actually watched RAW yet myself. Still gonna take a couple months for everything to line up the way Hunter wants but I saw a lot of positivity on Twitter last night which is rare for RAW

It was certainly noticeable. Everything just flowed as it should and there was no filler at all.

 

[Jimmy King]

Easily one of the best episodes of Raw that I’ve watched in a long time, and the three hours just breezed by too.

All of the matches were great especially the two triple threats, AJ/Ciampa, and Iyo/Bianca.

 

[John McHenry]

Watching Raw at work, the Hulu rundown.

Time for a statement. I'm watching.

Still got the random robot graphic, I was waiting for them to get names and start interacting with commentary, glad that's not a thing.

Becky looking good without all the Goodwill gear. I swear her and Seth started wearing all that trash I thought they had post partum depression.

The refs eyes during the handshake between Becky and Bianca.

This is the best promo she's cut in sometime.

Flair going to start suing again.

HHH has lost the crowd volume knob. EST chants were so weak lol.

Bianca going to cry again. Nope pulled it together whew.

30 seconds into Bianca promo, waiting for Baley. Please hurry.

Bianca. Worst. Acting. Ever. Period.

The boo sign right next to Corey Graves that was well placed.

The Edge? the guy from U2?

Odd promo, what I wouldn't give to have JBL with another run though.

Hmm hoping the Miz, predicting Ali.

I'm getting a lot done here at work...

This is Awesome chants seem a little early.

I don't think Texans can be Hillbillys? Rednecks yes, hillbilly???

That boot looked nasty for sure.

Ali's dropkick looked bad though. DDT looked good though makes up for the kick.

The audio sounds much more authentic tonight.

AJ won suprised. They made Ali look good though.

Disappointed with Alexa Bliss's nose job.

Oh so this faction is just Women's Nexus. Or shield but at this point more Nexus.

Kind of a shame that was the conclusion of the match, it was a good match. Though I had suspciouns when there was no #1 contender or build for it.

They couldn't have kept Paige and let her particpate in that faction.

I'd prefer Ziggler win, I don't think I'd be disappointed with Gable, but it'll be Ciampa.

If this were the 90s Ciampa would be like a deranged custodian, or plumber.

LMAO Ciampa shooshing gable. That was great.

Ziggler oversold the kickout.

Ciampa wins as predicted. Graphic says Miz in his corner... Would have perhaps been better to have Ciampa vs. Miz to break that up clean. I feel like it'll be a case of sudden disappearance.

So the dirt sheets claimed Edge left Judgement Day because of supposed super natural route, but they have yet to do anything supernatural.

Edge looks 10 years younger with shorter hair and the white out of his beard.

"A clear, cryptic message" wait what?

Domnik was better when he played Eddies son. Rey's promos kinda bore me these days. They're so cookie cutter. We have to win because heart soul good guys, line in spanish, repeat it in english. Random Eddie Mention on occasion. If Eddie was alive and Rey died, I think Rey'd get mentioned like every three years. Eddie could do a character.

Oh snap these girls know how to "play the game" Is that the statement?

Time to bring out Teddy Long.

Booker promoing his new show.

AJ vs Ciampa, Ciampa is winning.

Great match. Predictable outcome but great match.

Main Event. Prediction. Usos win. Well rather I predict a judgement day run in, then Edge. Usos slip out. Ends with Edge in the ring shouting at Judgement day while they walk up the ramp, his music plays.

Oh clean win over the Mysterios. Didn't see that coming.

Now back to my regularly scheduled prediction. LMAO Rhea is allowed to attach Dominik but isn't allowed to be in the ring with Edge.

Seems odd for Edge to just run away like that.

Pretty good raw.

 

[Dale]

I do hope Gargano shows up somewhere soon though so we don't gotta make up a scenario every single week for how he's gonna appear on the show

 

[Jimmy King]

Ford and Rollins was another standout match last night. Dawkins and Rollins seems to be the plan for next by the looks of this interview.

 

[Sabretooth]

Yeah now that Hunter is in charge he may be bringing back Johnny Gargano

 

[Sabretooth]

Also so interesting how they’re having the Profits feud with Seth.

 

[John McHenry]

 

[John McHenry]

What's really sad is Dom can't even do that right.

 

[Dale]

Monday’s post-SummerSlam edition of WWE RAW reportedly created a lot of optimism for many in the company.

A new report from Fightful Select notes that wrestlers across all WWE brands have indicated that they have a renewed optimism with Executive Vice President of Talent Relations & Head of Creative Triple H leading the writing team. One NXT talent said that Dakota Kai being brought back so quickly was a great sign, and makes them hopeful for their future as well.

Two top talents reportedly said they were excited to not wrestle the same person every week, and hoped that was a key move going forward.

There was a lot of positivity coming out of last night’s RAW regarding Ciampa and Mustafa Ali being put in good spots where they could shine. A top wrestler outside of WWE reportedly noticed the increased focus on the women’s division.

This is a stark contrast from just weeks ago, but especially coming out of the Royal Rumble in January after a chaotic scene that left many unhappy. So far, no one is raising particular concerns within the roster about Vince McMahon no longer being in creative. Triple H has also been credited for having visions and integrating things that were heavily Vince projects, such as Maximum Male Models.