7 things WWE subtly told us on RAW: Major mistake made with RETRIBUTION, popular star quietly turns heel following return of 6-time Champion (August 10th, 2020)

#1. That brutal ending to RAW

Stunning.

That was one of the best endings to WWE RAW we've seen all year. While we've always advocated pushing newer and current stars, there's a reason why the old guard is as highly-regarded as they are. When it comes to promos and the impact of it alone, there's little doubt that the current generation can't match them.

This was seen in the final segment on RAW between Randy Orton and Ric Flair. Orton defeated Kevin Owens, but post-match, he explained how furious he felt at Flair over setting up an "unnecessary" match against Owens. He proceeded to verbally tear the 16-time World Champion apart, telling him that he lost his love and respect for him.

Maybe not.#WWERaw @RandyOrton @RicFlairNatrBoy pic.twitter.com/6zLFS4ZBCD

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) August 11, 2020

Ric Flair, who struggled to hold back his tears, cut a passionate promo about wanting to be in Randy Orton's life and explained how big an achievement it was for him to even be on RAW. Randy Orton embraced him, but that embrace turned into a low blow and when the lights briefly flickered, he punted Ric Flair, writing him out of WWE TV.

EXCLUSIVE: @RicFlairNatrBoy receives medical attention after @RandyOrton's ruthless attack. pic.twitter.com/zuqoB0uzzJ

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) August 11, 2020

Drew McIntyre came out and was absolutely disgusted at Randy Orton, vowing to give him what's coming at SummerSlam. That ending of RAW was nothing short of stunning and both Orton and Flair played their roles to perfection. It was subtle storytelling at its best on RAW.