3 reasons why Raw missed the mark this week (08 July 2019)

WWE Raw was a low show compared to the episode last week despite the fact that Paul Heyman was still in charge of Monday Nights. The show which was the best we have seen in a long time on Monday Nights turned to its normal routine as we have seen in the past.

If there wasn't the last segment on the show, Raw would have been the worst in a long time. Although the show wasn't good to begin with, there were some moments that didn't make any sense at all. To add to the trouble, we had some bad promos and a moment that has no one intrigued anymore.

With all the glitches and the issues that the show has gone through, I look at things that didn't work for the show at all. So without further ado, let's get down to it:

#3 The Script

It was the lackluster script that made no sense at all to the fans. Whether it be the set of matches or backstage promos, there was no need for anything that would hamper the user experience. The overall presentation as per the script didn't really match expectations, and therefore it was a downfall from the moment the show began. Whether you are looking for a good show or a segment, the script has to be so that it entices fans to watch and stay glued to the TV screens.

It seems like this week Paul Heyman had no say in the creative decisions, because had it been the result would have been different. The master of promos and Brock Lesnar's humble advocate can sell segments and shows like no other.

His entry to the ring and the promo around Extreme Rules didn't entice anyone and made it look like a moment to either shut the TV or switch to something else that was coming on the screen.

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#2 Worst Promos

Somebody needs to tell Bobby Lashley that he’s not allowed to use a mic until he can actually cut promo that doesn’t sound as stupid as the one he just did. #RAW

— Josh (@horrorfanjs) July 9, 2019

If you thought that the aforementioned was the only reason why Raw wasn't at par, then you should have noticed Bobby Lashley's promo on the show. After attacking the returning Rey Mysterio, The Dominator decided to issue a challenge to his adversary from last week, Braun Strowman.

The promo went down the spiral, and the aforementioned tweet isn't the only response to the promo because if you search on Twitter, there are various verified accounts that have lashed out at the promo in their own fashion. Some asked for viewer's views while some others just used an abbreviation to state their displeasure.

I have always been an admirer of Paul Heyman and his genius approach on the mic, backstage and even otherwise, but it seems like until he gets full control of the show things may just be this way. Well, that time isn't far off, and he is in full command from next week.

#1 Nothing Unexpected To Hype Extreme Rules

Did you think Roman was going to win?

It was evident from the get-go that the company wasn't really focused on hyping up the upcoming show Extreme Rules. What looked like a good start when Becky Lynch got involved with Lacey Evans went down the spiral since the next promo happened.

The show definitely needed to boost up their work and performance because with AEW Fight For The Fallen happening this Saturday, an unexpected performance would have helped them create a buzz in the wrestling community.

We would have to see how this performance impacts the weekly ratings of the show, and if there will be any preventive measures taken the following week when Paul Heyman joins as the Executive Director of Monday Night Raw and Eric Bischoff joins the same position for SmackDown.

Any other reason that you think was responsible for this week's lackluster performance? Sound off in the comments.