“I’m Better Than You, And You Know It”

"Every Man Has A Price For The Million Dollar Man"

"The Best There Is, The Best There Was, And The Best There Ever Will Be"

"Whatcha Gonna Do, When Hulkamania Runs Wild On You"

"And That's The Bottom Line Because Stone Cold Said So"

<h2><strong>Shield brings equalizers</strong></h2>
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<p>The opening segment of Monday Night RAW might have looked okay on paper but the problem with such segments is that it has been done to death and it is no longer as shocking as WWE think it is. The whole shenanigans with the Shield having trouble with the law fell flat after it became public knowledge that the last arrest was all a ruse that took place on a public holiday.</p>
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<p>Anyone who is a kid might have really enjoyed this segment but for the more seasoned fans of WWE this felt like a tasty dish that had soured. Strowman needs to be more dynamic to make it as a heel.</p>
<p><strong>Rating: Thumbs Down</strong> <i class="fa fa-thumbs-down" style="font-size: 30px; color: red;"></i></p>
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<h2><strong>Nikki Bella picks up an inconsequential win</strong></h2>
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<p>Nikki beat Ruby Riott in what seemed like a rehash of many of the pointless matches we have seen in the women&#8217;s division over the decades now. This is obviously WWE&#8217;s way of building up Nikki for a big match at Evolution but the lack of a storyline and any build up is hurting all the women involved here. The fact that the women can&#8217;t wrestle all that well doesn&#8217;t help matters either.</p>
<p><strong>Rating: Thumbs Down</strong> <i class="fa fa-thumbs-down" style="font-size: 30px; color: red;"></i></p>
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<h2><strong>Authors of pain squash their opponents</strong></h2>
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<p>This was just passable as AOP squashed two local jobbers. It was what it was. Nothing to complain. WWE should progress this storyline soon but for now they are on the right track.</p>
<p><strong>Rating: Thumbs Up</strong> <i class="fa fa-thumbs-up" style="font-size: 30px; color: lime;"></i></p>
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<h2><strong>Triple H responds</strong></h2>
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<p>This was the first major positive segment of the night. Triple H gave an emphatic response and even though everything that was said has been said many times, there is just so much history here that it still felt really exciting and worth investing time in.</p>
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<p>Triple H masterfully talked the Undertaker down without disrespecting him and while they might not be able to have one of their classics, it sure will be an anticipated match. This is how a match should be built up and the women&#8217;s division must take cues from it.</p>
<p><strong>Rating: Thumbs Up</strong> <i class="fa fa-thumbs-up" style="font-size: 30px; color: lime;"></i></p>
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<h2><strong>Ziggler and McIntyre retain</strong></h2>
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<p>The B-Teams&#8217;s run as the tag champs is officially over. Them losing their title rematch pretty much put the last nail in the coffin and they will probably be relegated to a comedy act like Breezango.</p>
<p>The match was pretty straightforward with Ziggler and McIntyre picking up the win with some nice teamwork. The ending was great with quite an impactful double team move. This cements the duo as a great tag team for now.</p>
<p><strong>Rating: Thumbs Up</strong> <i class="fa fa-thumbs-up" style="font-size: 30px; color: lime;"></i></p>
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<h2><strong>Ambrose&#8217;s namesake Sheriff puts Corbin in line</strong></h2>
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<p>Here we saw shades of the old lunatic Ambrose. Corbin being scared out of his skin when it seemed like he was going to be arrested by a sheriff who was also named Ambrose was fun to watch. The whole thing reeked of being a setup and it was great to see the heel Corbin get what he deserves. The duo will face the tag champs at Hell In A Cell which is an exciting prospect.</p>
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<h2><strong>Owens tries to show his value</strong></h2>
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<p>Owens is great at delivering a heel promo and he was back at it today. He is so good on the mic that it is really hard to believe that he is a really nice guy in real life. He squashed Tyler Breeze and then went on to berate Bobby Lashley.</p>
<p>Now that is a feud we can sink our teeth in and it should give two of the most underutilized stars in WWE something worthwhile to do in the near future. Great segment and great potential for the future.</p>
<p><strong>Rating: Thumbs Up</strong> <i class="fa fa-thumbs-up" style="font-size: 30px; color: lime;"></i></p>
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<h2><strong>Roode and Gable are a full fledged team now</strong></h2>
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<p>This segment confirmed two things. Roode and Gable are a bonafide team now and The Ascension are the go to jobbers in WWE. We are still irked by the fact that these two became a team out of nowhere. However, both are great in the ring and have good chemistry together.</p>
<p>If pushed correctly, they can be an asset to the tag division. For now they hold a lot of promise and this match was pretty decent.</p>
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<h2><strong>Tag match set and Strowman gets his goals</strong></h2>
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<p>This was yet another okay segment. The tag match at Hell In A Cell was officially confirmed. Stephanie then asks Strowman to make sure he win the Universal Title match. This was just bearable and while it wasn&#8217;t great, it wasn&#8217;t as cringe-worthy as some of the segments that Stephanie has been involved in.</p>
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<h2><strong>Rousey shows her wrestling chops</strong></h2>
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<p>A decent match between teams of Rousey and Natalya vs Bliss and James. All four women played their parts perfectly. Rousey showed that she is a genuine wrestling talent while Mickie underlined the fact that she is being heavily underused.</p>
<p>The ending was done well with the faces winning but the heels getting the final laugh as Alexa Bliss went for a cheap shot on Rousey. Overall a decent segment from the women&#8217;s division for once.</p>
<p><strong>Rating: Thumbs Up</strong> <i class="fa fa-thumbs-up" style="font-size: 30px; color: lime;"></i></p>
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<h2><strong>Elias is interrupted in an epic manner</strong></h2>
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<p>The whole routine of Elias starting to sing and then being interrupted was getting boring but for once we did not feel all that bad because it was <strong>Mick Foley</strong> who was doing the interrupting this time. He walked out to a thunderous ovation. There were some nice call backs to his awesome Hell In A Cell moments with the Undertaker.</p>
<p>The announcement that he will be officiating the Universal title match was a nice surprise and adds another angle to what is already an anticipated match. To top it off, he puts Elias in a match with Balor because he apparently still has the power to make matches.</p>
<p><strong>Rating: Thumbs Up</strong> <i class="fa fa-thumbs-up" style="font-size: 30px; color: lime;"></i></p>
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<h2><strong>Balor beat Elias</strong></h2>
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<p>This was a straight forward match that does little for the two men. They can have a great feud but WWE are happy bouncing these two around wherever the wind blows for the time being which is a shame.</p>
<p>Balor picked up a consolation victory but it all seemed pointless. WWE have a proven track record of doing this to some of their most talented wrestlers and it doesn&#8217;t seem like it will change anytime soon.</p>
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<h2><strong>Reigns takes the upper hand</strong></h2>
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<p>RAW ended the same way it began with another segment that seemed great on paper but fell flat on execution. There is that spark missing between these two and it lacks the excitement of a main event.</p>
<p>Strowman should have gotten a little more build up as a heel. It all feels rushed and Reigns was never a hit with the fans which only makes matters worse. This feud can still be redeemed and hopefully WWE will pull off something great.</p>
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<p><strong>Overall Review:</strong> This was an odd edition of RAW as it started weakly, built up to a nice crescendo and then again started flatlining towards the end. The Bellas are making very little impact. The main eventers aren&#8217;t making a good enough impact. Kewin Owens, Roode and Gable, Lashley, and the tag division all took a massive stride forward. Overall, it was one of those shows that was good but you know could have been a lot better.</p>
<p><strong>Overall Rating: Thumbs Up</strong> <i class="fa fa-thumbs-up" style="font-size: 30px; color: lime;"></i></p>
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WWE Monday Night RAW Results & Review: September 10, 2018

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