{"id":145016,"date":"2022-08-23T15:37:39","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T20:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=145016"},"modified":"2022-08-23T15:37:39","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T20:37:39","slug":"heydorns-wwe-raw-receipt-8-22-smart-johnny-gargano-debut-succeeds-in-crossing-paths-with-theory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2022\/08\/23\/heydorns-wwe-raw-receipt-8-22-smart-johnny-gargano-debut-succeeds-in-crossing-paths-with-theory\/","title":{"rendered":"HEYDORN&#8217;S WWE RAW RECEIPT 8\/22: Smart Johnny Gargano debut succeeds in crossing paths with Theory"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-3232549292\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p class=\"entry-title mh-loop-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2022\/08\/22\/8-22-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-edge-vs-priest-trish-stratus-appears-sky-kai-vs-asuka-bliss-in-tournament-semi-finals\/\">This week\u2019s episode<\/a> of WWE Raw has wrapped. Let\u2019s take a stroll down memory lane and relive some of the madness.<\/p>\n<p>-Alright Triple H, let\u2019s not get too carried away with all this violence to start shows, ok? This worked and was fine, but can\u2019t be a crutch as a means to start things off hot. Riddle and Seth Rollins were the reason it worked, by the way. These guys continue to feud over, well, nothing, but their mannerisms and body language articulate the hatred of the other very well. Looking at potential show stealer there at the Clash at the Castle event.<\/p>\n<p>-WWE needs to find something else for Trish Stratus to do when she returns to the company. Stratus was never a great promo or even a good promo, yet she continues to get mic time. Stratus lacked energy this week and though the crowd was excited to see her, it made for awkward interactions with the current stars.<\/p>\n<p>-A pretty good WWE Raw for Bianca Belair out there, right? She looked strong as the star of the segment as champion. We need more of this. I understand they are holding on Bayley vs. Belair. It\u2019s the right call, but Triple H needs to be creative in how he features Belair with that major program on the back burner.<\/p>\n<p>-Once again, the women\u2019s tag tournament matches get time. 18 minutes? Hallelujah! When new champions are crowned, the WWE Women\u2019s Tag Team Championships will mean more than they ever have.<\/p>\n<p>-I liked Finn Balor vs. Dolph Ziggler. The action was good and the booking gave Balor a needed victory.<\/p>\n<p>-The show this week was full of long matches. While good, Triple H should take into account the context around which those long matches are happening. If they have a reason to go long, fine, but matches shouldn\u2019t go long just to do so. Triple H, if you doubt me, ask Tony Khan how that has worked out on his show.<\/p>\n<p>-Inject The Prizefighter Kevin Owens into the veins. Who\u2019s with me? This is a presentation of Owens that can have a run at the top of the card.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3347263477\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>-Bayley made Aliyah looks about as good as she can look, but she\u2019s still missing on multiple levels. I mean, what is the Aliyah character? Does anyone know? Does she know?<\/p>\n<p>-Here\u2019s the thing, I\u2019m not sure you should have kidnapping angles on WWE television in 2022. They are tough to buy. That said, IF you are going to do one, it needs to look good and Lumis dragging Miz into the crowd and out onto the building concourse was executed brilliantly.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2022\/08\/22\/former-nxt-champion-makes-raw-debut\/\">Johnny Gargano<\/a> in the middle of the ring on Monday Night Raw. Who would have predicted that ten years ago? Per the usual, Gargano was articulate and believable with his words and got a loving reaction from the Toronto crowd. Crossing paths with Theory made perfect sense and is a smart first program for him on the main roster.<\/p>\n<p>-Look at this, though. Gargano vs. Kevin Owens, Dolph Ziggler, Finn Balor, The Miz, A.J. Styles, Rey Mysterio, Seth Rollins, and Riddle. All really good matches that are fresh as can be on WWE Raw.<\/p>\n<p>-For the second week in a row, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wwe.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WWE<\/a> did a very nice job positioning the main event as a big deal. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2022\/08\/23\/edge-hints-at-possible-retirement-date-in-post-raw-promo\/\">Edge<\/a> got a tremendous reaction and Priest played his role well as the heel. It doesn\u2019t look like Edge\u2019s feud with The Judgement Day is over. 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