WWE Raw December 5th: Analysing and grading each segment
With Roadblock: End of the Line just two weeks away, the red brand developed a number of feuds heading into the PPV, as well as providing fans with some stellar matches. Seth Rollins stood tall to open the show, with his focus beginning to shift onto Triple H, while he continues to take Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn revisited their bad blood in a great match that had the Texas fans chanting ‘This is Awesome’. Chris Jericho attempted to capture his first United States Title from Roman Reigns in a strong bout, as his issues with Kevin Owens continued to intensify.
Charlotte goaded her father into thinking she was apologetic, slapping him and decimating his ‘trophy girl’ in Sasha Banks. So, which of these segments (among others) entertained fans the most? Let’s find out, as I analyse and grade each segment from the December 5th episode of WWE Raw.
Seth Rollins Promo, Big Show vs. Seth Rollins:
Grade: 7.5/10
This was a solid promo to open the show, and it was nice to see Rollins turn his attention back to Triple H, after a couple of months of no mention of ‘The Game’, considering Rollins had his hands full with Owens and Jericho.
It was also wise for WWE to revert Rollins to his revenge-seeking character, rather than the comedic persona he has adhered to occasionally in recent months. Hopefully, we will finally see Rollins and Triple H begin their long-awaited rivalry, once ‘The Man’ is done with Chris Jericho, of course.
Kevin Owens was his usual entertaining heel character on the mic, and his attempt to make up with Jericho by making some matches was fun. The announcement that Rollins and Jericho will face off at Roadblock was certainly expected, but their match will not disappoint.
Overall, a solid promo segment that led to the announcement of Rollins vs. Jericho at Roadblock, and (hopefully) the kick-start of the HHH/Rollins feud.
This match itself was nothing special and was too short to be anything better than mediocre. It was nice to see Big Show back, though, and he seems to be in phenomenal shape. He didn’t get to show much off here, but hopefully, he will be back full time to put some younger guys over.
Big Show hitting Owens (who was at ringside) with a chokeslam was a nice way to pop the crowd, and Rollins picked up the count-out victory. Rollins standing tall to close the segment by hitting Owens with a pedigree was a wise choice, as he needs all the momentum he can get, heading into his presumed feud with HHH.
Overall, a mediocre match, but a fun return for Big Show and a solid way to have Rollins stand tall, heading into Roadblock by taking out Jericho’s ‘best friend’.