5 things WWE subtly told us on RAW: Wyatt gets new finisher, Big mistake made with Seth Rollins? (August 5th, 2019)

After a rather incredible episode last week, the expectations for WWE RAW were high and depending on your perspective - it either delivered or it didn't. The show was criticised for its pacing and not following up with the intensity, but nobody can say that there was no storyline development on the show.

It was very story-driven from start to finish and we saw big twists, returns and even title changes! That's quite a bit to ask from a go-home episode of RAW, but hopefully, they deliver at SummerSlam better than how they did in the night.

There are quite a few things that WWE subtly told us and some of them might surprise you more than you think. WWE must be given credit where it's due for their improvement in the last month and we hope that the improvements in the product only keep coming in.

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#5. It's hard to top the 24/7 segments

Maria Kanellis

It's hard to debate the fact that the 24/7 Championship has been the most entertaining part about WWE programming since its inception in May. We've seen multiple title changes and more than anything - actual entertainment.

The storylines have been nothing short of entertaining and every week, WWE creative is on point with the 24/7 title. This week, we saw Maria Kanellis get pinned for the title at the gynecologists, with her husband Mike doing the pinning, courtesy of WWE's female referee disguised as a gynecologist. R-Truth and Carmella were in disguise and Truth ended up winning the title, becoming a 11-time champion in the process.

It's perfectly clear that there is nothing more entertaining ont he show and whenver it comes on, fans realize that it would be really hard for anything on the show to top it in terms of entertainment.

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#4. Seth Rollins isn't that smart

Seth Rollins made an unwise decision

You know how fans keep complaining about WWE having no idea how to book babyfaces anymore? They're absolutely right in that and the latest episode of WWE RAW was a glaring example as to why.

Seth Rollins was beaten down and hospitalized last week, even appearing with his ribs taped up. Paul Heyman said that Rollins has more balls than brains (which is technically true for anyone) and Corey Graves affirmed what he said when Seth Rollins came out right away with a steel chair.

WWE made a big mistake with Seth Rollins because he came out looking like a complete fool when it was all said and done. While we know that WWE loves when their superstars sell injuries, this one just generally made Seth Rollins' character look very bad and made him look like a typical dumb babyface.

#3. Goldberg vs Dolph Ziggler is likely going to be a squash

Goldberg is back!

Talk about a quick turnaround. Dolph Ziggler has been taking Goldberg's name for the last few weeks at every given opportunity. He was all scheduled to face The Miz...until he wasn't. The Miz goaded him into signing a contract and stated that he will face Ziggler - next monday on WWE RAW.

He gave the opportunity to Goldberg, who returned in a big way and told Dolph Ziggler that he is next. Now, there are a few reasons as to why it's happening, but in all likeliness, it has to do with the fact that it's an easy payday for Goldberg and nobody can make him look more brutal than Ziggler can.

Since his last outing turned out to be quite disastrous, you can fully expect this match to end in a matter of seconds or a minute at most.

#2. Bray Wyatt has a new finisher?

Kurt Angle was victimized

Kurt Angle was added to Bray Wyatt's hit-list. While we did love the idea of Wyatt attacking heels and being a character that transcends any heel/babyface dynamic, it seems as though WWE is hellbent on making him a frightening heel and we don't blame them for doing so.

Wyatt's second and previous victim was none other than Mick Foley, who famously used the mandible claw. Wyatt used that against him and in a moment that was seemingly a "passing of the torch" one. Wyatt has adapted the mandible claw into his arsenal as well. It's a simple, but effective move that helps give Wyatt a new edge to his character. The fact that he used it on Foley and began adapting it himself only adds to the aura that he currently holds.

He could be replacing Sister Abigal with the Mandible claw as his new finisher.

#1. Samoa Joe is turning face

Samoa Joe may have just teased a face turn

Samoa Joe began the show by standing on top of the announcer's table, declaring that RAW would be shut down until Roman Reigns came in and proved him innocent. Michael Cole argued that in a poll, 80% of fans thought that Joe was the perpetrator who attacked Roman Reigns.

Joe was valid in his claim and once again later in the show tried to shut RAW down, up until he went to confront Roman Reigns. There was verbal banter between the two but it dissolved immediately as another car came and slammed the side of Reigns' car.

The Big Dog was clearly affected and the perpetrator got away. Samoa Joe went to Reigns in concern and told him to stay down sympathetically while calling for medical help and security. It's clear that WWE is planting the seeds for a Samoa Joe face turn and we could see it happen soon!