3 things WWE got right on this week's RAW and 2 things they got wrong (April 8th, 2019)

Another edition of Monday Night RAW is in the books as the WWE Universe continues to reel from one of the most explosives WrestleManias of all time.

At the Showcase of the Immortals, The Man Becky Lynch claimed her spot as top of the Women's division, whilst Seth Rollins lived up to his Beastslayer moniker, capturing the Universal title from Brock Lesnar.

Last night continued on the trend of shocks and surprises, including a shocking title for title match that descended into chaos, as well as a huge return.

But not everything was plain sailing on the show, and there were plenty of pitfalls along the way.

Here are three things that WWE got absolutely spot on with this week's huge episode of Monday Night RAW, as well as two things that they could have improved on.

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#3 Got it right: Sami Zayn's return

Zayn's match with Finn Balor was great, though his post-match promo was phenomenal

Sami Zayn's sudden departure from WWE in late 2018 was a huge loss for RAW.

Being taken out due to injury, the former NXT Champion has always been one of the most talented stars around, able to work as both a heel and a face.

Returning tonight, it seemed the Canadian was returning to his face roots, playing to the crowd that clearly missed him, until he revealed he didn't miss them, or wrestling, at all.

In an incredible, scathing promo, Zayn lambasted the "toxic work environment" but really hit out at the fans.

Claiming that fans only get joy out of being critics (tugs collar nervously!) Zayn made some really good points on the mic, blurring the lines of kayfabe and reality.

An impressive promo by one of RAW's best, it'll be interesting to see where Sami, WWE, and the fans go from here.

#2 Got it wrong: So is the brand split ending?

Kingston and Lynch were just two of the many SmackDown Live Superstars on RAW

We all know that the RAW after WrestleMania can be exciting, and hectic, and never was that proven more than last night.

In a show stocked with shocking appearances and surprise returns, one name that particularly stood out was WWE Champion Kofi Kingston, who made his presence known.

Teasing the unification of the WWE and Universal titles, having SmackDown Live stars on RAW, as well as Becky Lynch being both RAW and SmackDown Women's Champion, it seems like the brand split may be coming to an end.

This is why it was so strange for the company to be advertising the Superstar Shake-Up, which will lock stars to the opposing brand's next week.

I for one, have loved the brand extension, so here's hoping it doesn't come to an untimely end.

#2 Got it right: Lacey Evans finally does something

The former Marine is finally doing more than walking on Monday Night RAW

Lacey Evans sadly has become something of a running joke with the WWE Universe.

After being called up to the main roster in December last year, the NXT alum has done little other than walk out, just to walk backstage.

Sure, she was one of the 30 participants in the 2019 Women's Royal Rumble, but other than that, the Southern Belle has done squat.

Thankfully, this changed last night, as the former Marine attacked Becky Lynch, who came to RAW with her two newly-won championships.

Punching The Man in the face, Evans has instantly shot up the title contender list, and could be Lynch's first feud as dual-champion.

Though Lynch overpowered Evans during their brawl, it's clear that the company have big plans for the Southern Belle of the WWE.

#1 Got it wrong: Champion Vs. Champion

A Champion Vs Champion match between Kingston and Rollins eventually ended up as a tag team match

Seth Rollins' victory at WWE WrestleMania 35 was an emotional affair.

After weeks of representing everyone who was sick of Brock Lesnar's stranglehold of the gold, winning the title in 150 seconds was sweet justice.

Even more emotional was Kofi Kingston's WWE Title win, with the Ghanian superstar holding his first world championship in his eleven-year career.

Teasing title for title last night therefore, made fans sweat, as they realized that one of these huge Mania victories would be undone just a day after it happened.

Fortunately, that's not what WWE did, as a timely interference by The Bar saved both reigns.

Still, even suggesting this was gonna happen was a low move after what was a truly fantastic WrestleMania pay per view.

Not cool, WWE.

#1 Got it right/wrong: The Undertaker

Was this saved for RAW just to swerve the fans?

The Undertaker's appearence last night was a weird one.

Interrupting Elias, who was allowed another performance after being interrupted by John Cena at WrestleMania, the Phenom hit the singer-songwriter with a devastating boot, and finished him off with an impactful chokeslam.

Don't get me wrong, I love Undertaker (who doesn't?!) and was thrilled to see the legendary Superstar rise once more tonight.

But I can't help but wonder, if he was ready, why the WWE didn't incorporate him at WrestleMania.

It's clear he can go, and other than thinking there was no room for the Phenom on the Showcase of the Immortals, I can't see the reasoning from WWE.

My worry is that not having him on the show was a swerve just for the sake of swerving fans who believed he would be there.

Russo booking.