5 Things WWE got right on the RAW after Extreme Rules (July 20, 2020)

#2 Mustafa Ali returns

This GIF will live forever.#WWERaw @AliWWE pic.twitter.com/eFQUC64pvy

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) July 21, 2020

WWE’s resident comedian R-Truth ran into MVP and Bobby Lashley backstage during this week’s WWE RAW. The veteran called MVP a fake United States Champion, after which Shelton Benjamin arrived to attack Truth and take over as the new WWE 24/7 Champion.

MVP later offered Cedric Alexander and Ricochet a match on WWE RAW against any two members of The Hurt Business, reminding them that a six-man tag team match wasn’t possible as Apollo Crews was still out injured.

However, the babyfaces had a secret partner in tow who was revealed to be the returning Mustafa Ali. Ali had been missing from WWE for a long time and speculations had taken over the internet regarding his status and gimmick.

A six-man tag team match followed and the babyfaces seemed much more focused against the physically superior team. Ali ran over MVP late in the match and connected with a picture-perfect 450 Splash to pick up the victory for his team.

Ali's return on WWE RAW was much-needed

Good to have you back, @AliWWE! 👏👏👏👏👏#WWERaw @KingRicochet @CedricAlexander pic.twitter.com/ADFX0M0GPA

— WWE (@WWE) July 21, 2020

This was a good time and a good way to bring back Ali, as the babyfaces of RAW are already involved in a big rivalry and were a man short. Ali’s return could help the mid-card get stronger and we could see him get in contention for the United States Championship in case Crews can’t make a return soon.