3 Things WWE got right on this week's RAW and 2 things they got wrong (December 31, 2018) 

Another week, another episode of Monday Night RAW.

This week's episode of WWE RAW is done and dusted, and it was truly one to remember. We saw a huge Steel Cage match between two former friends, as well as a huge leap from the Kingslayer.

With 2018 now over, the men and women of team Red will have no time to recover from any New Year's parties, as the Superstars of both brands look ahead to the Royal Rumble and the road to WrestleMania.

The Rumble is a chance for any Superstar to instantly earn a WrestleMania main event match, and whilst we have some places in the iconic match already filled, there are still plenty of spots left.

Here are three things the WWE got spot on in the latest episode of WWE Monday Night RAW, as well as two things which could've been a whole lot better.

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#3 Got it right: Rollins makes his claim to the Universal Championship

Will Rollins win the title in 2019?

Despite being one of RAW's biggest star, for practically his entire main roster career, it has been years since Seth Rollins held a world title.

After cashing in at WrestleMania 31, The Kingslayer's reign came to a sad end due to injury, and whilst he did have a second, one-day reign in 2016, fans have been itching for Rollins to return to the top of Monday Nights.

Facing off with former mentor and nemesis Triple H this week, Rollins was clearly in a bad mood, assaulting Lashley with a Steel Chair and calling out Universal Champion Brock Lesnar.

Many have speculated that this is Rollins' first stop on his epic WrestleMania 35 odyssey, which will see him win the Rumble, and dethrone the Beast at the biggest show of them all.

#2 Got it wrong: Alexa Bliss' Talk Show

Bliss will debut her new talk show next week, and will have Ronda Rousey as her guest.

In 2018, much like in 2017, Alexa Bliss proved herself to be one of the most talented women in the WWE. Holding the RAW Women's Championship on two occasions this year, Bliss showed no sign of slowing down, until an injury put her in-ring future in question.

Whilst Bliss herself has said she will be back in the ring, it has been months since the Petite Powerhouse competed, with Alicia Fox replacing her at WWE Evolution.

With the announcement of a new talk-show segment starting next week, it seems the WWE is determined to keep her on-screen no matter what. And whilst Bliss continues to be entertaining, the more she's featured only makes her absence from in-ring competition all the more clear for the fans to see.

#2 Got it right: Damned if you do, damned if you don't

Whilst criticized for being pre-taped, the WWE allowed their employees to spend New Year's with their families.

One of the biggest complaints about this week's WWE programming, as well as last week's, is that both RAW and SmackDown were pre-taped, leading to spoilers being easily available online.

This has led to a backlash from fans, who have stated that the pre-taping of the shows has led to some of the worst viewing figures in company history.

With that said, these are the same fans who criticized WWE last year, for having their employees wrestle live on Christmas Day.

It seems WWE can't win either way, as they face negativity whatever route they take, and with this one, at least their employees got to enjoy ringing in 2019 with friends and family and will be well rested when they return to live Television.

#1 Got it wrong: Tag Team Main Event

Rousey flies in the main event.

Ever since the WWE started their Women's Revolution in 2015, the company haven't shied away from promoting their female Superstars.

With 2018 seeing their first Elimination Chamber Match, Royal Rumble Match, TLC Match and all-female pay per view, it's clear that WWE have no intention of stopping this in 2019.

So for the final RAW match of 2018, Ronda Rousey teamed with Natalya to defeat Nia Jax and Tamina, in what was a fine match.

But it was just fine, and whilst it's great to see all this progression for the women of WWE, it does sometimes feel like they just want women to be in these high-profile moments, just to show how progressive they are.

Surely the best match should be the main event, and whilst this match was fine, it was not the best.

That title goes to...

#1 Got it right: Steel Cage Match

McIntyre punishes his former tag team partner inside a Steel Cage Match.

Fans may have had ample opportunity to look up spoilers online, but the Steel Cage match between Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre was well worth tuning into.

Featuring two of RAW's top stars, the former RAW Tag Team Champions had a truly epic war, which saw the Scottish Terminator pick up the win, in convincing fashion.

Rather than escape, McIntyre chose to pin the former World Heavyweight Champion, seemingly putting a finite end to their feud, which has been brief, but very entertaining.

With 2019 being a year of resolutions, many are considering McIntyre to be one of the year's breakout stars, with a possible Universal Title reign being likely. If this Steel Cage match (and practically all of 2018) are anything to go by, expect 2019 the be the year of the Claymore.