5 things WWE RAW got right this week: Hall of Famer challenges Becky Lynch; 2 legends clash (January 31, 2022)
WWE RAW was great this week. Several matches and moments were well done on the show. This was much-needed, as the Royal Rumble didn't quite live up to expectations.
While some of the developments have their issues, many things went right on WWE RAW. We saw new feuds begin while others seemingly ended. Stories nicely progressed as the build to Elimination Chamber began with a bang.
While Brock Lesnar being added to the WWE Championship match is a problem, the company got the rest of the field pretty much right. However, Kevin Owens did not need to lose clean to Austin Theory. The other Chamber qualifying matches were expertly booked, as we will get to.
Fortunately, there was a lot more good on the show. Let's take a look at five things WWE got right on RAW this week. Do share your thoughts on the episode down in the comments.
#5 Rhea Ripley moves on from Nikki A.S.H.
She brought her brutality in this one!
@RheaRipley_WWE 😤
#WWERAW https://t.co/iAVsDfXzpg
The feud between Nikki A.S.H. and Rhea Ripley has been booked strangely, right from their split a few weeks ago on WWE RAW. However, it looks like the issue might finally be over. The Nightmare picked up a solid win over her former tag team partner and can now move on to bigger and better things.
What lies ahead for Ripley is anybody's guess. Perhaps she can wait for Raquel Gonzalez's impending call-up and form a dominant tag team with her real-life best friend. Meanwhile, Nikki's heel character has a lot of potential on WWE RAW. It is just a matter of how much she will be allowed to do.
#4 Chad Gable wins the scooter race on WWE RAW
Man, @WWEGable is glad he called @otiswwe!
#WWERaw https://t.co/CpxHQajKAM
The second part of Alpha Academy's academic challenge for RK-Bro featured a scooter race. Randy Orton wasn't present on WWE RAW this week, so Riddle had to go at it all alone. Just as it looked like he won the race, Otis attacked him from out of nowhere.
This was an intelligent booking, which is precisely what Chad Gable is. The former Olympian has been on fire lately, with this week being the latest installment of his comic timing. The RAW Tag Team Title feud has quietly been one of the best things going on in WWE.