3 things WWE got right on this week's RAW and 2 things they got wrong (June 10th, 2019)

Sami Zayn felt the wrath of Seth Rollins during last night's show after serving as Special Guest Referee.
Sami Zayn felt the wrath of Seth Rollins during last night's show after serving as Special Guest Referee.

Another episode of Monday Night RAW is behind us, as the fallout from a huge Super Showdown event in Jeddah is still being felt.

At the event, fans saw legends collide, huge title matches and even an appearance by Mr. Money in the Bank Brock Lesnar.

Last night's show certainly had a lot going on also, including a huge title change, as well as R-Truth somehow escaping still the WWE 24/7 Champion.

But not everything about the latest edition of RAW was great.

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Here are three things the WWE got spot-on during this week's edition of Monday Night RAW, as well as two things that could have been a whole lot better.

#3 Got it right: Addressing Super Showdown

Shane McMahon celebrated his huge victory over Roman Reigns during this week's show.
Shane McMahon celebrated his huge victory over Roman Reigns during this week's show.

When the WWE's Greatest Royal Rumble ended with Braun Strowman winning the 50-Man titular match, it was a big deal in Jeddah.

And yet, the next week on RAW, neither Strowman's win or the Pay Per View were barely mentioned, as it seemed the company wanted to distance itself from the controversial event.

This week on RAW though, WWE embraced their recent Super Showdown PPV and directly addressed it several times during the broadcast.

There was Paul Heyman, who spoke about his botch that seemingly cost Brock Lesnar his third Universal title, as well as Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre, who reveled in the Best in the World's victory over Roman Reigns.

With many fans allegedly boycotting the Saudi shows, it's a smart move for WWE to keep fans inform and show some cohesiveness in their narrative between shows.

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#2 Got it wrong: Little progress

Rollins will have to deal with a guest referee at Stomping Grounds, but other than that, little happened this week.
Rollins will have to deal with a guest referee at Stomping Grounds, but other than that, little happened this week.

What happened on this week's edition of Monday Night RAW?

Paul Heyman spoke about Brock Lesnar, without the Beast appearing. Shane McMahon gloated and was able to get one over the Big Dog Roman Reigns, and an edition of Miz TV ended in a brawl.

Basically, a whole lot of things we've seen before.

I know it's a common complaint by the WWE Universe that the product is stale, and though I often play Devil's Advocate for the McMahon-led promotion, even I found myself waning during this week's three-hour broadcast.

It seems the only development we got is that Baron Corbin will get to pick a guest referee for his Universal title rematch against Seth Rollins at Stomping Grounds.

Asides from that, this week's episode could've been made of clips from old episodes

#2 Got it right: 24/7 continues to impress

Truth held onto the gold this week on RAW thanks to unique methods.
Truth held onto the gold this week on RAW thanks to unique methods.

The 24/7 title continues to be one of the most entertaining aspects of WWE TV in 2019, and though the coveted title did not change hands during this week's show, we did get a very fun segment.

After being chased into an elevator by EC3, Cedric Alexander, Heath Slater, and Drake Maverick, current champion R-Truth and Carmella tried a different strategy.

Rather than fight their way out, the pair talked their way out, helping Maverick discuss some pre-wedding jitters, in what may be the most unique way a Superstar has ever been able to retain a title.

Though I personally feel we may be due another title change (and one that lasts longer than a few moments), Truth and Carmella are continuing to impress with their antics protecting Truth's 24/7 title.

#1 Got it wrong: The IIconics

The IIconics got a surprising win this week, despite being champions.
The IIconics got a surprising win this week, despite being champions.

I guess fans should be grateful: at least the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions won a match this week.

Since capturing the gold, the IIconics have been on such a losing slump that it is hard to recall any time the team of Billie Kay and Peyton Royce ever looked credible.

And though they got a win this week on Monday Night RAW, the victory came at the expense of two local competitors, practically meaningless in the long run.

At this stage in their title run which started by toppling the Boss 'n Hug Connection at WrestleMania 35, the Aussies should definitely have had more memorable victories.

It seems the next time the pair face an actual tag team from WWE, their lackluster title reign will be snuffed out as quickly as it started.

#1 Got it right: Revival now two-time RAW champs

The Revival are once again the WWE RAW Tag Team Champions.
The Revival are once again the WWE RAW Tag Team Champions.

The Women's Tag Team Division may not be doing much right now, but the same can't be said for the men's.

In an exciting triple threat Tag Team title match on this week's RAW, the Revival regained the RAW Tag Team Championships, getting some sweet revenge on foes The Usos, and the now-former champs Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder, who won the gold from Dash and Dawson at WrestleMania.

As much as I love Hawkins and Ryder and believe me I do, I'll be the first to admit the pair were doing very little with the titles.

It seems the duo's chase for the gold was able to captivate fans more than their actual reign, and putting the titles back on the Revival, a popular heel act was definitely the right call.

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