HEYDORN’S WWE RAW REPORT 9/3: Alt Perspective coverage of the live show including the return of Shawn Michaels, The Bellas in tag team action, Balor vs. Strowman, and more

BY ZACK HEYDORN, PWTORCH CONTRIBUTOR


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HEYDORN’S WWE RAW REPORT
SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
COLUMBUS, OH
AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK

Announcers: Michael Cole, Corey Graves, Renee Young

Heydorn’s Analysis: Interesting to see Young back on commentary. Last time, she played against the heels well which gave additional heat to storylines. More of that tonight please? Thanks WWE.

[HOUR ONE]

-The show kicked off with Braun Strowman’s music blaring through the arena. Strowman walked out with Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre while Michael Cole told the world that Strowman had some explaining to do. Strowman’s reaction was similar to his babyface reaction from last week. In the ring and flanked by his two new friends, Strowman cued up last week’s video of him betraying Roman Reigns in their tag team match. He did this as the audience faintly chanted “get these hands.”

Heydorn’s Analysis: The video presented Strowman in a heelish way. The backing music was dark and the video highlighted the assault on the other Shield members as well. We should have confirmation on that turn here in a bit, but this video seemed telling.

After the video played, Strowman laughed as the audience booed. Strowman said that last week as about justice. He said he tried to cash his briefcase in face to face and eye to eye. He said all Reigns had to do was take his beating. From there, Strowman said that Reigns needed his brothers to form a Shield around him in order for him to keep his Universal Championship. He said that Reigns runs in a pack and that he needed to form his own in order to get the Universal Championship. Strowman then addressed their Hell In A Cell match and told Reigns he would break his body and take the Universal Championship.

Heydorn’s Analysis: Interesting. Not quite as heelish as I imagined it would be given the video package. Strowman gave his logic as to why he turned on Roman and apparently he did so in order to get a fair shot at the Universal Championship. After what happened two weeks ago, he didn’t feel he could get one with the Shield around. Can’t blame him for that as they stopped him from cashing in, right? Just not heelish enough or mean enough to get Strowman booed over Reigns like WWE wants. I wanted full on heel here to alleviate any storyline confusion. This promo leaves that confusion on the table. Not to mention, the heat came when Drew and Dolph talked about decimating the Shield, not just Roman Reigns. Another example of Reigns not quite being the same guy when he’s with Ambrose and Rollins. 

After Strowman, McIntyre took over and said that the Shield had their time, but that that time was over. He said that they were the new kings of the jungle. Ziggler was next and said that they would be the most dominant force in WWE history. This got boos from the Ohio crowd. Ziggler then said that the Shield started this and they would end it. From there, the Shield’s music hit and Ambrose, Rollins, and Reigns walked through the audience and to the ring.

Heydorn’s Analysis: McIntyre and Ziggler provided the heelish edge that the promo needed. Their words got SOME of the heat that was needed. 

As they made their entrance, Baron Corbin sent the locker room after the Shield and tried to prevent them from entering the ring. The Shield quickly dispatched that group and surrounded the ring. At that point, more superstars from the back tried to stop them and once again, the Shield destroyed them before jumping in the ring to attack Strowman, Ziggler, and McIntyre. As they  did, more locker room reinforcements ran down to halt the action. The audience chanted “let them fight” and as they did, Rollins and Ziggler got into it again. Once they were separated, the Shield broke through the superstar defense and chased after Ziggler, McIntyre, and Strowman who had run backstage. (c)

Heydorn’s Analysis: That brawl worked well. Both sides of the equation looked dangerous and unpredictable with the locker room out there trying to break up their fight. The emptying locker room gimmick doesn’t always work, but it was effective here and presenting both sides as immovable forces on Raw. 

-After the break, pandemonium ensued backstage. Baron Corbin put the Shield in the back of a van and forced them to leave the premises while arrested.

-Once the van with the Shield drove off, the broadcast cut back to the ring. The Riott Squad was in the ring and immediatley after, the Bellas were introduced.

(1) THE BELLAS vs. THE RIOTT SQUAD w/ Ruby Riott

As Nikki and Brie made their way to the ring, the show went to break. (c)

Out of the commercial, the match started. Nikki started with Liv Morgan, but Morgan quickly tagged Sarah Logan into the match. As they fought, the announce team discussed what kind of rust Nikki and Brie would have in their first match back.

Heydorn’s Analysis: Good sports like analysis from Young here. More than being good, it gave some stakes and a story to their return. Plus, it put some sympathy on them for the heels to take advantage of in the match. Good stuff. 

Back in the ring, Nikki had momentum in the match. She went for the Rack Attack on Logan, but Logan countered with a slam before grounding Nikki with an arm bar submission. As she was in the hold, the audience cheered Nikki and willed her to escape. Finally, Nikki escaped, hit a top rope move on Logan, and then tagged Brie into the match. After a quick double team move, Brie locked in a submission Logan. Logan quickly escaped the hold and tagged Morgan back into the match. As soon as Liv hit the ring, she took Brie to the mat with her own submission. Like Logan, Brie quickly escaped and battled back with strikes to the face. Eventually, Morgan countered those by slamming Brie to the mat with a hair pull. After, she tagged Logan into the match. Logan kept momentum until Brie crushed her with the “Yes” kicks. Out of that move, Logan tagged Morgan back in. Brie took care of both of them with some Brie Mode until Ruby Riott interfered from the outside. She slammed Brie to the outside mats which halted her momentum and swung it back to the side of Logan and Morgan. The show then went to a commercial break. (c)

Heydorn’s Analysis: Based on the reaction to the Bellas last week, I’m surprised as to how over they are with the crowd tonight. Everything they did got a nice reaction which is making the match work better than it probably should.

Out of the break, Logan still had firm control over the match on Brie. Quickly, Brie turned the tides by connecting with a second rope dropkick. After she did, Brie attempted to make the tag, but was held up by Morgan who entered the match. Brie quickly hit a move on her and finally made the tag to Nikki on the outside. Nikki hit the ring with tons of energy and cleared the ring. From there, Ruby Riott got involved, but Nikki decimated her too. With Logan and Riott on the outside, Brie connected with a suicide dive. Then, Nikki connected with the Rack Attack on Morgan for the 1,2,3 win.

WINNER: The Bellas via pinfall

Heydorn’s Analysis: A to B match, but the Bellas looked good. More than that, they showed they still connected with the audience in a meaningful way. Dangerous bump for Brie Bella. No reason for her to take that this early in her return. 

-After the match, Nikki and Brie celebrated as Cole hyped their Super Showdown match with Ronda Rousey as their partner.

-Baron Corbin was shown talking to Stephanie McMahon backstage. He told her that he had everything in control and the Shield had been taken into custody. After he got off the phone, Finn Balor walked in and said he wanted a rematch with Corbin. Corbin said that he made the matches and Corbin responded by saying that he also changed the rules. Balor then called Corbin out and suggested that they face off one last time to truly find out who the better man was. Even though Corbin rolled his eyes, he made the match and put it in the main event slot later in the evening. (c)

Heydorn’s Analysis: Wow. Not sure this is the match to hold viewers across the three hour show tonight. For one thing, we’ve seen it four times now. Plus, each time we’ve seen it, it left a little to be desired. 

-Out of the break, Bobby Roode and Chad Gable were shown talking backstage. Charly Caruso then interviewed them ahead of their tag team debut. Gable said he kept tabs on Roode’s charisma while in the singles division and said he wanted in. Roode thanked him and then the two walked to the ring. They walked out to Roode’s music and Gable mirrored Roode’s mannerisms and the Glorious pose. The announce team hard sold their team and said they could be the perfect compliment to one another.

Heydorn’s Analysis: I’m not the biggest fan of throwing talent together as a tag team just because they have nothing else to do. If a new tag team is being created at least let that be the story for those characters and show them coming together. This was too out of the blue. That said, Roode needs something new. If this is an avenue to that “new” or to a heel turn, I’ll take it even if it goes against my typical tendencies. 

(2) BOBBY ROOD & CHAD GABLE vs. THE ASCENSION

Once they finished their entrance, their opponents, The Ascension, took the microphone and made fun of Bobby Roode for not making it in the singles division. From there, the bell rang and the match began. Gable kicked things off and decimated Viktor with an array of suplexes. He then tagged Roode in and he maintained the momentum in the match. Eventually, the Ascension took over on Bobby Roode. They cut him off from his corner, but wore him down with strikes and stomps while tagging in and out of the match to stay fresh. Finally, Roode made the tag to Gable and he hit the ring hard to gain the momentum back. Gable connected with a top rope dropkick and followed that with his rolling German suplex for the 1,2,3 win.

WINNER: Roode and Gable via pinfall

-After the match, Gable and Roode celebrated and the audience acted favorably.

Heydorn’s Analysis: Gable out shined Roode in this match. If that is the story, it worked well and possibly sets up that turn for Roode as he’s jealous for being out shined by his partner. If it’s not part of the story, Roode has gone beyond the point of no return. 

-Elias was shown backstage plugging his album to a stagehand. (c)

-Out of the break, Elias was introduced and he sung about being slapped in the face by Trish Stratus. After the brief song, Elias said that he did not like women who hit men. From there, he did his standard Walk With Elias chant that the crowd gladly participated in. Elias then ran down Columbus and made of the Buckeyes. As he was about to sing his song, Alexa Bliss interuppted him to a huge hometown pop from the Columbus audience.

Heydorn’s Analysis: Massive pop for Bliss. Yes, its a hometown pop, but also a taste of potential reactions down the road once she inevitably turns babyface. 

In the ring, Bliss grabbed a microphone and told Elias that Columbus was the birthplace of the Goddess.

[HOUR TWO]

She said that she graduated high school in the very building they were in. From there, Bliss did the OHIO chant with the crowd and told Elias it was the perfect example of what Ohio imbeciles sound like. She said that everything he said about Columbus was completley accurate. Bliss then called the crowd zombies and proceeded to apologize to Elias for the slap that Stratus gave him last week. Bliss then said she would take care of Stratus at Evolution, Ronda Rousey at Hell In A Cell, and Nattie in their match tonight. She then asked Elias to finish his song because she wanted to walk with Elias.

Heydorn’s Analysis: Not a fan of trolling the audience as a babyface. Bliss has done it way too much this year alone. However, it worked for her here as it allowed her to own the babyface pop, but then flip it for heat that was consistent with her character. 

From there, Elias began to play, but was interuppted by Ronda Rousey. Rousey received a huge pop and after she walked out, Natalya followed. Once Nattie got to the ring, the show cut to a commercial break. (c)

(3) NATALYA vs. ALEXA BLISS

After the commercial break, the match was underway. Nattie got things rolling, but Bliss countered right away with a head scissors to keep the momentum in the air. Nattie quickly escaped the submission and tossed Alexa into the ropes. Bliss then tried to stop Nattie with a handshake, but Nattie stomped on her hand instead. From there, Nattie connected with her dropkick before making the cover for a two count. Out of the pin, Bliss clocked Nattie with a forearm to gain the upper hand. She then argued with the referee which allowed Foxx and James to interfere on her behalf. Bliss then put Nattie in the arm bar while looking at Ronda Rousey. Nattie tapped out to give Bliss the win.

WINNER: Bliss via submission

-After the match, Rousey entered the ring to confront Bliss. She got a few shots in on Alexa, but Fox got her off. Rousey then decimated Fox, but Alexa chop blocked her from behind. This caused Rousey to roll out of the ring. Bliss followed and tossed her into the steel steps. Bliss then rolled her back into the ring and followed. Rousey battled back with punches and strikes causing Alexa to roll out of the ring. Rousey then checked on Nattie as her music cued up. After the battle, Corey Graves said their second match at Hell In The Cell would be much different than their first.

Heydorn’s Analysis: More of a squash match than anything else and an effective one at that. To go against Rousey, Bliss needs physical credibility. This gave that too her. Not only did she get some offense in on Rousey, but she used Rousey’s move to win. Smart booking. As for Rousey, they kept her active which is the role she’s best suited for. Eventually, she’ll need to break out of that shell, but now is not that time.

-Cole and the announce team said that the Shield had been processed an fingerprinted at the police station.

-Baron Corbin told a stagehand to sparkle his watch because he didn’t have time to get it done. From there, Strowman, Ziggler, and McIntyre entered and told him that they wanted competition. Corbin said he’d see what he could do, but Ziggler said they weren’t asking. Ziggler then asked for a tag team championship match instead and Corbin said he already set a match for those titles in place. Corbin then said if something happened to the Revival, he’d have to make other plans for that match. Ziggler smirked and walked off with McIntyre. Strowman ended the segment by staring down Corbin and demanding competition for himself before walking off.

Heydorn’s Analysis: Say what you want about Baron Corbin and there is a lot to say. He plays the annoying heel incredibly well though. It gets a negative reaction. No trolling or comedy stuff, just straight annoying heat. His interaction with Strowman, Ziggler, and McIntyre highlighted that and Corbin essentially throwing the Revival to the wolves gives him added heat. Stars have now aligned for Drew and Dolph to become tag team champions as well giving more credence and credibility to their team and their new faction with Strowman. 

-The Revival was interviewed backstage. They said everything that they said last week was true, but then were attacked by Ziggler and McIntyre backstage. (c)

Heydorn’s Analysis: Even though you could see this coming from a mile away, it worked. Dolph and Drew should get some nice heat from this and the tag team titles. If nothing else, it pulls those titles out of depths of nothingness.

(4) THE B TEAM vs. DREW MCINTYRE & DOLPH ZIGGLER – WWE Raw Tag Team Championship

Out of the commercial break, The B Team walked out to a nice reaction from the crowd. The Revival’s music then hit, but Dash and Dawson didn’t walk out. Instead, Ziggler and McIntyre walked out to take the match. Graves said that they made their opportunity.

Heydorn’s Analysis: Not nearly enough heat from the announcers within this angle. Young and Cole should be appalled that Drew and Dolph got this shot after their actions. Because they didn’t, ice cold water gets thrown on the entire story. 

Once Ziggler and McIntyre got to the ring, the match began. McIntyre kicked it off by decimating Axel with a belly to belly suplex. McIntyre then tagged Ziggler into the match and as he entered, Dallas pulled McIntyre over the ropes. From there, Dallas and Axel took over and cleared the ring as the show went to commercial break. (c)

Out of the break, Drew and Dolph were firmly in control of the match. Both men decimated Bo Dallas until Dallas finally made the hot tag to Axel. Axel entered the ring and nailed Ziggler with the Perfect Plex. After, he went for a pin attempt, but McIntyre broke it up. Out of the pin, Dolph attempted to tag McIntyre in, but was rolled up by Axel instead. Ziggler kicked out at two and then crushed Axel with a super kick. With Dallas out of the ring because of vicious move by McIntyre earlier, both Drew and Dolph hit their simultaneous finish on Axel for the 1,2,3 win.

WINNER: Ziggler and McIntyre via pinfall and new WWE Tag Team Champions

Heydorn’s Analysis: Overall, this worked well. It should have worked much better though. Cole and Young needed to put more heat on Drew and Dolph for how they got the opportunity at the titles. That heat enhances the story. That said, Ziggler and McIntyre holding the belts elevates the titles and puts them in a bigger spotlight. Plus, they won them handily and kept up the notion that they are a major threat on Raw. Good stuff in that regard. 

-After the match, AOP was shown walking backstage in their gear with Drake Maverick. He was also in the AOP gear. (c)

Heydorn’s Analysis: I can’t wait to hear the explanation of this one. 

-Out of the break, Authors Of Pain hit the ring with Drake Maverick leading them out. The announce team seemed to wonder why Maverick was there and said his presence was intriguing. In the ring, Maverick addressed the audience and said he was the 205 Live General Manager and the manager of AOP. He then said that he would make them Raw Tag Team Champions.

(5) AOP vs. KEITH THOMPSON & JIMMY JAMES

The bell rang and AOP dominated out of the gate. After quick offense, they crushed Thompson and James with the double powerbomb and covered for the 1,2,3 win.

WINNER: AOP via pinfall

Heydorn’s Analysis: Wow. Be careful what you wish for I guess? For weeks I’ve said that AOP needs a mouthpiece. Maverick doesn’t work as that guy. For one thing, he’ll be playing an entirely different character as the 205 Live General Manager. In addition, he doesn’t have the look that goes with AOP. He isn’t dark or ominous. He’s a suit. Maverick is a great talker and has been prevalent in helping to turn around 205 Live. As of now, his skill set and natural charisma doesn’t mesh with what AOP is. Oil and vinegar to me. 

-After the match, the former superstar hype video aired to promote Triple H vs. The Undertaker at the Australian Super Showdown. From there, Michael Cole said that Shawn Michaels would address the situation next. (c)

-After the commercial break, Ronda Rouse and Nattie were shown in the locker room. Nattie said she didn’t feel like herself. From there, the Bellas walked in and talked with Ronda. They said they were inspired to come back because of Ronda. Nikki and Brie then told Ronda that they were around if she needed help training. Ronda said she was good with Nattie though. They then said that if Ronda needed anything else at all to come to them. Ronda thanked them and then they left the shot.

Heydorn’s Analysis: This has Evolution match written all over it. No reason to do this type of segment with those three if that match isn’t on the horizon. 

-Shawn Michaels music hit and HBK walked to the ring to a huge pop from the crowd. Once he got there, he grabbed a microphone and paused as the audience chanted “HBK.” Michaels said that he wouldn’t be him if he didn’t shill a little merch first. He promoted his new shirt and the WWE Network. From there, he addressed the Undertaker vs. Triple H match at Super Showdown. He called the match insane and said he would be at the arena in person to see it. Michaels then commented on the other legends and their predictions for the match outcomes. He said he was surprised that his peers picked Undertaker given the fact that he isn’t undefeated anymore at WrestleMania. From there, Michaels made his pick and said that he agreed with Stone Cold Steve Austin and that Triple H would win. Michaels then addressed Undertaker and told him that Triple H was still the game and that he had more left in the tank than him.

Heydorn’s Analysis: A pretty scattered promo from Michaels, but it got the job done in the end. 

[HOUR THREE]

Then, the bell tolled, the lights went out, and the Undertaker’s music hit. The fans erupted in cheers and the pop got even louder as Undertaker appeared on the stage.

Heydorn’s Analysis: Whoa. Big surprise here. Huge pop for the Undertaker and his entrance remains one of the most remarkable things in wrestling history.

Undertaker proceeded to do his full entrance as the crowd collectively lost its mind. Once he got to the ring and as the audience chanted “Holy Shit”, Taker addressed Michaels and told him the match just became personal. He said that Michaels and Triple H had been friends for 20 years and within those 20 years he took them both down. He then said that their egos simply can’t accept it. Taker said that he chose Triple H because he took something that was most important to Michaels – his career. Michaels then chimed in and said that he stayed away and true to his retirement because he is a man of his word. He said he stayed retired out of respect to the fans and out of respect to the Undertaker. This caused the audience to chant one more match. HBK then highlighted how many dollars and matches he’s turned down, but he’s said no out of respect to the Undertaker.

Heydorn’s Analysis: Seeds planted? Remains to be seen obviously, but a tag team match between Triple H/Michaels and Taker/? is WrestleMania worthy and in line with their long story arch to this point. It also protects the inevitable limitations that HBK and Undertaker have as performers. 

Undertaker then asked Shawn if it was out of respect or out of fear. He said that had Michaels come out of retirement he’d have only one opponent and that would be him. Taker then said that if he did, he’d put him down again. From there, Undertaker said he would put Triple H down again too. (c)

Heydorn’s Analysis: Interesting and effective stuff here. Not sure what it says about the Raw product though when this story of barely part time guys is the best told story on the show. 

-After the commercial, Finn Balor was shown warming up backstage. Corbin said he was too busy to have a match, but that Finn would have a match anyway. He then announced Braun Strowman as Balor’s opponent in the main event.

(6) DANA BROOKE & EMBER MOON vs. SASHA BANKS & BAYLEY

Sasha and Bayley entered the arena first and were followed by Brooke and Moon. Right after the bell rang, the show went to commercial break. (c)

Heydorn’s Analysis: A babyface vs. babyface tag team filler match? Ok then. Why is  Ember Moon tagging with Brooke? So many questions ….

After the break, the battle waged on between both teams. Sasha had the upper hand, but Brooke eventually took over. She knocked Banks into the corner before going for her flipping hand stand moonsault. Before she went for it, Crews and O’Neil bickered ringside while giving Brooke instructions. This caused her to be distracted as she went for the move. In the end, Banks countered that move and rolled Brooke up for the 1,2,3 win.

WINNER: Banks and Bayley via pinfall

-After the match, Brooke yelled at Crews and O’Neil before saying she was done with both of them.

Heydorn’s Analysis: Strange match. Sure, it was a means to an end to get the Crews/O’Neil story off the ground, but within it, three of the most talented women on the show stood by as useless bystanders. Like I said, so many questions. 

-Renee Young hyped Finn Balor vs. Braun Strowman for the main event, but a graphic aired that featured Finn Balor vs. Baron Corbin.

Heydorn’s Analysis: Something has felt off all night regarding this show. This simple error? Another perfect example. 

-Backstage, Bobby Lashley was interviewed by Charly Caruso. He said he had a meeting with Baron Corbin and that Corbin gave him a performance review. In the review, Corbin called Lashley too dangerous and said he was forcing Lashley to attend a relaxation seminar with Jinder Mahal. From there, Mahal hit the ring and the show went to break. (c)

Heydorn’s Analysis: It’s becoming uncomfortable to watch Bobby Lashley execute these promos. He’s beyond awkward and doesn’t get to show off what he brings to the table within them.

Out of the break, Lashley made his entrance ahead of his meditation segment. Mahal told Lashley to sit down and proceeded to sit down himself. From there, Mahal too him through his usual breathing deal while Lashley mocked him. Then out of nowhere, Kevin Owens attacked Lashley from behind. He hit him with a superkick and then power bombed him into the ring apron. As this happened the announce team proclaimed that he thought Owens had quit. From there, Owens walked off and the show went to break. (c)

Heydorn’s Analysis: Coming off of an interesting turn of events with Owens last week. This feels like more of the same for him. He needs to grow as a character and the audience needs to see his character grow as well. I’ll hold final judgement until we get an explanation, but this felt like the same old disgruntled Kevin Owens. He is capable of more and seems to have more waiting to come out. 

-Mick Foley and Triple H were promoted for Raw next week. In addition, it was announced that Ronda Rousey would compete in a tag team match live next week on Raw.

-Corey Graves reported that the Shield have posted bail and were “out.”

(7) FINN BALOR vs. BRAUN STROWMAN

Finn Balor walked out first and received a loud reaction from the Columbus crowd. Strowman came out next and was accompanied by Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler. All three men did the Strowman roar and the audience was noticeably quieter in their reaction to Braun. Cole then hyped Hell In A Cell between Strowman and Reigns and made note of the fact that Strowman is the second man to call his shot with the MITB briefcase.

Heydorn’s Analysis: So, play up a poignant babyface move while talking about your newly turned heel. Got it. Eye roll. 

Once the bell rang for he match, it was all Strowman. Braun decimated Balor with various strikes and punches until Balor countered Braun’s splash attempt which sent him over the top rope. From there, Balor connected with a double foot stomp before the show went to break. (c)

Out the break Strowman was back in control of the match. Balor locked in a series of sleepers to ground Strowman and hit his flipping dive, but Strowman overpowered it all.

[OVERRUN]

After a third sleeper attempt, Strowman countered and connected with a power slam for the 1,2,3 win.

WINNER: Strowman via pinfall

-After the match, Strowman, Ziggler, and McIntyre destroyed Balor. Braun hit a second power slam before the three men rolled Balor to the outside to use the steel steps. As they did, a siren blared and the van in which the Shield left the arena in backed back into the arena. Roman Reigns stepped out of the drivers seat to a decent reaction. He then opened the back door for Ambrose and Rollins who got a bigger response than he did. The Shield’s music then played and they walked to the ring. Then, out of nowhere, the locker room attacked the Shield from behind. They tossed Rollins into the police van and stomped Ambrose onto the announce table. Near the ring, Strowman destroyed Reigns with the steel steps.

Heydorn’s Analysis: Ok, where are all of the babyfaces to help the Shield? 

In the end, Braun Strowman power slammed Roman Reigns onto the floor and then did his roar in the ring with Ziggler and McIntyre as the show went off the air.

Heydorn’s Analysis: An action packed end to the show and Seth Rollins took an incredible bump on that police van. That said, it all leaves me a little confused. The Shield isn’t going to fight the entire locker room after this even though they probably should. If the heat was strictly supposed to go on Strowman, Ziggler, and McIntyre, why not just have them lay out the Shield again to solidify with the fans that they are a tremendously scary force on Raw. Having jobbers backstage help them takes away from their own dominance. If it comes out that those three men orchestrated that help, it’s a different ball game. Until then, this grand attack weakens their new act.


NOW CHECK OUT LAST WEEK’S REPORT: HEYDORN’S WWE RAW REPORT 8/27: Alt Perspective coverage of the live show including The Shield reunion fallout, Braun Strowman’s challenge to Roman Reigns, and more

3 Comments on HEYDORN’S WWE RAW REPORT 9/3: Alt Perspective coverage of the live show including the return of Shawn Michaels, The Bellas in tag team action, Balor vs. Strowman, and more

  1. Lol did we watch the same Bella’s match? Brie connected with a suicide dive? She missed both, badly, and you didn’t address either. Those were epic, epic botches, like the kind you see once a decade.

  2. I really don’t understand WWE’s booking. I used to be a huge fan of the product, but have rarely tuned in in recent years. The Kevin Owens “quitting” angle almost got me to tune in…only for them to throw all the build for that story (moving his profile to the alumni page, Owens going dark on Twitter) for….what? Have him attack Lashley and join in with the rest of the heel roster to attack SHIELD? Well….thanks for that, I still won’t be tuning in.

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