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<p>This was one of the most authentically emotional nights of RAW. Read on to find out more.</p>
<h2><strong>WWE Universe feel guilty for hating Roman Reigns</strong></h2>
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<p>RAW has often been accused of starting in a predictable manner but this week’s RAW was one of the most emotional in an unexpected manner.</p>
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<p>The reason Roman Reigns is hated and booed around the world is because he seemed like an entitled wrestler who had everything handed to him. After tonight we got to understand that he was as good as any wrestler before him.</p>
<p>Reigns&#8217; revelation that he had been diagnosed with Leukemia 11 years ago came as a true shock. Sadly the cancer is back and this makes all the boos and hatred seem so inappropriate. Reigns was appropriately cheered with a “Thank you Roman” chant.</p>
<p>The good news is that Roman has promised to be back once he has “kicked Leukemia&#8217;s ass” and we really hope that he does. He is in his prime and it is sad to see him having to bid farewell to wrestling irrespective of how we had felt in the past about his push.</p>
<p><strong>Rating:</strong> Thumbs Up <i class="fa fa-thumbs-up" style="font-size: 30px; color: lime;"></i></p>
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<h2><strong>Bobby Lashley is officially a joke now all thanks to Lio Rush</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Finn Bálor def. Bobby Lashley:</strong> Remember how we had said that Lashley deserves so much more than to be the side show on RAW? That has changed now and it is not Lashley’s fault that he has become a complete joke.</p>
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<p>Lio Rush who started out so well as a manager has become more like a pimp now which just makes you cringe every time he accompanies Lashley to the ring. Tonight was no different as we constantly wished that his microphone would die somehow.</p>
<p>The match with Balor was actually very good and without the annoying Rush, it would have been a very decent match. Instead, we just wanted this match to get over as soon as possible which is a shame considering the talent of the two men involved.</p>
<p>Lio Rush should stop appearing on RAW completely and allow Lashley to work on his own as this is not going to end well. Balor winning this match was the only highlight here</p>
<p><strong>Rating: </strong>Thumbs Down <i class="fa fa-thumbs-down" style="font-size: 30px; color: red;"></i></p>
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<h2><strong>Ruby Riott beats Sasha Banks in an inconsequential match</strong></h2>
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<p>For weeks, the Riott Squad and the Boss and Hug connection have been fighting like they are having an intense feud but without the proper backstory it has been difficult to invest in this feud.</p>
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<p>Tonight was no different as we still do not know why these women are fighting. Having said that, the match was more engaging than it has been for weeks. A proper build-up would make this the perfect tag feud only if WWE did not shoot itself in the foot every time a proper feud needs to be built up.</p>
<p>The match and the ending were great and under the right circumstances, this could be the defining feud for the women’s tag division.</p>
<p><strong>Rating: </strong>Thumbs Up <i class="fa fa-thumbs-up" style="font-size: 30px; color: lime;"></i></p>
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<h2><strong>The DX try to ascertain their dominance</strong></h2>
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<p>This was a by the book promo where DX tried to play down the threats from the Undertaker and Kane saying how serious they are and that they are going to kick the asses of their opponents.</p>
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<p>This was the Brothers of Destruction’s cue to appear on the giant screen and they went about their usual shtick of burying Triple H and HBK for good at the Crown Jewel. This is all beginning to feel a bit repetitive at this point and this is not exactly a feud that needs such a build-up.</p>
<p>A simple staredown between the two teams would be enough and all this feels like a bit of an overkill. There is nothing to complaint about this segment nor was there anything really exciting</p>
<p><strong>Rating: </strong>Thumbs Up <i class="fa fa-thumbs-up" style="font-size: 30px; color: lime;"></i></p>
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<h2><strong>The Vacant Universal Championship gets new players</strong></h2>
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<p>In a testament to how quickly the professional wrestling world moves on, it was announced that Lesnar and Strowman will fight for the vacant title at the Crown Jewel. This is the expected route.</p>
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<p>Heyman came out and we are glad he did not take any cheap shots at Reigns. After being unusually nice to Reigns he went on to hype how Lesnar is the only man who can come out of Crown Jewel as the champion.</p>
<p>Strowman coming out and paying his respects to Reigns was also nice to see. He had a few threats of his own until he got knocked out clean with a Claymore kick by McIntyre. This was a segment we were all a bit apprehensive about but thankfully, WWE handled it in the classiest manner possible.</p>
<p>This also sets up things nicely. Strowman could win the championship and then start a feud with McIntyre and while Reigns will be missed, this is the best way forward.</p>
<p><strong>Rating: </strong>Thumbs Up <i class="fa fa-thumbs-up" style="font-size: 30px; color: lime;"></i></p>
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<h2><strong>Did Elias just turn face?</strong></h2>
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<p>Apollo Crews once again interrupted Elias just as he was about to begin a performance which led to a match between the two.</p>
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<p>This time Elias triumphed and just as we were expecting this to turn into a feud, WWE dumped a load of confusion on the entire angle.</p>
<p>Corbin came out and started berating Elias causing Elias to smash Corbin with his guitar which is the most crowd-pleasing thing that could have happened tonight. This could be just a one-off thing. It was all enjoyable though and gets a pass from us.</p>
<p><strong>Rating: </strong>Thumbs Up <i class="fa fa-thumbs-up" style="font-size: 30px; color: lime;"></i></p>
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<h2><strong>Women’s championship contract is signed and other matches hyped</strong></h2>
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<p>We had another fiery segment from Ronda Rousey. The Bella Twins tried to appear as heelish as possible and succeeded to a certain extent.</p>
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<p>This segment perfectly showcased how scary Rousey can be and she is working in a fashion akin to the clean-cut faces of old which is refreshing to see. We all want to see Nikki being destroyed by Rousey and that adds enough interest to this feud.</p>
<p>Elsewhere, Ember Moon won a match featuring women from the Battle Royal which was &#8216;okayish&#8217; and had nothing to complain about. Lita and Trish asserted their dominance over the heels backstage which was slightly more exciting.</p>
<p><strong>Rating: </strong>Thumbs Up <i class="fa fa-thumbs-up" style="font-size: 30px; color: lime;"></i></p>
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<h2><strong>Ambrose flicks the heel switch</strong></h2>
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<p>We all knew this was coming but it was no less of a shocker. We all believed that after what happened to Reigns, tonight would be the least likely night that Ambrose would turn heel but that is why this happened tonight.</p>
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<p>The match itself was awesome with great wrestling, near falls and chemistry between the four men involved. Ambrose and Rollins finally overcame the odds to become the <strong>tag champions</strong> which sort of binds them together.</p>
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<p>The after-match attack was a shocker as most expected the two to simply dedicate the win to Reigns. This can be viewed as bold wrestling story-telling or an insensitive thing to do. We would like to take the former approach.</p>
<p>Had Ambrose turned heel any other night, it would have felt like a given but it happening tonight of all nights added that intrigue. How the tag title picture will play out will be another interesting prospect. A great way to end RAW tonight.</p>
<p><strong>Rating: </strong>Thumbs Up <i class="fa fa-thumbs-up" style="font-size: 30px; color: lime;"></i></p>
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<p><strong>Overall Review: </strong>First of all, everyone here at WrestlingWorld would like to thank Roman Reigns. This was one of the most emotional episodes of RAW in recent times. Irrespective of how we felt about Roman Reigns, we wish that he makes a speedy and full recovery and gets back to being the Big Dog.</p>
<p>The rest of the show was very decent and while the women’s division is still faltering a bit and Lashley is in shambles, the rest of the show was great with the shocking turn of Ambrose being the highlight. This RAW might prove to be huge in the grand scheme of things and we cannot wait to see how it all plays out.</p>
<p><strong>Overall Rating: </strong>Thumbs Up <i class="fa fa-thumbs-up" style="font-size: 30px; color: lime;"></i></p>
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WWE Monday Night RAW Results & Review: October 22, 2018

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