‘WWE Raw’ Review (Sep 23rd 2024)
Welcome to this review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show!
Match #1: Sami Zayn def. Ludwig Kaiser
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Looking to receive a title match against World Heavyweight Champion Gunther, Sami Zayn took on The Ring General’s right-hand man Ludwig Kaiser. Kaiser used the ringside area to his advantage by knocking Zayn off to the top of the barricade into the timekeeper’s area and by dropkicking Zayn directly into the ring steps. Despite the repeated abuse from Kaiser, Zayn hit the Helluva Kick to gain the impressive win. After the match, Gunther once again refused to defend the World Heavyweight Title against Zayn.
My Score: 3.5 out of 5
Match #2: Dragon Lee def. Carlito
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Looking to finally gain retribution after being taken out of WrestleMania earlier this year, The LWO’s Dragon Lee took on The Judgment Day’s Carlito. In a huge surprise, Rey Mysterio came out of nowhere to neutralize The Judgment Day. Lee used the fracas to land a unique twisting slam and gain the win over Carlito.
My Score: 0 out of 5
Match #3: Damage CTRL def. The Unholy Union
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After defeating Bianca Belair last week, IYO SKY teamed with Kairi Sane against The Unholy Union. Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn focused on Sane’s injured eye, using it to their advantage. SKY bombarded Fyre and Dawn with her unique offense, nearly putting away Fyre with a Meteora. Sane hit the Insane Elbow onto Fyre on the outside, while SKY nailed the Over the Moonsault on Dawn to get the victory.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #4: The Creed Brothers def. The New Day
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With the 10-year anniversary of The New Day approaching, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods looked to get back on the same page as they took on The Creed Brothers. The New Day employed great teamwork until American Made used cunning tactics to use the referee against them. Kingston hit a huge trust fall dive to the outside before landing Trouble in Paradise on Julius Creed, giving Woods the chance to win the match. Chad Gable got involved, however, igniting the frustrations in Woods, who leveled Gable with kicks. With Woods distracted, The Creed Brothers executed the Brutus Ball on Woods to secure the win.
My Score: 3 out of 5
Match #5: Intercontinental Championship – Jey Uso def. Bron Breakker
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Seeking his first singles championship, Jey Uso looked to dethrone Bron Breakker for the Intercontinental Title. Breakker mocked his opponent, going for push-ups instead of covering Uso for a pinfall attempt. Deep into the match, Breakker and Uso dug deep as Breakker collided onto Uso on the announce table. After getting Speared on the outside, Uso somehow Speared Breakker as the Intercontinental Champion looked for a Spear himself. An Uso Splash could not put away Breakker, who kicked out milliseconds before the three-count. Uso leveled Breakker with a Spear through the barricade, followed by a Spear in the ring and an Uso Splash to become the new Intercontinental Champion.
My Score: 4 out of 5
Final Verdict: 3.5/5
Well, well, what a great episode of Raw we got this week! Ludwig Kaiser and Sami Zayn opened the show on a high note and things continued from there… hell, the show was so good I can even forgive a squash match! Of course, the big match of the night was the main event which saw Jey Uso FINALLY get a singles belt, in a match that was the very definition of a crowd-pleaser. Even Uso-haters, like Wade Barrett, had to concede and agree that this win was well deserved. A great week for the WWE.
