Best & Worst of WWE RAW (August 5, 2024): SmackDown star crashes show; major name attacked; new terror on the horizon? 

The WWE RAW after SummerSlam elevated the expectations of fans, who looked on with much fervor. Roman Reigns' status was confirmed with his SmackDown return this week.

Another familiar name who had not been seen on WWE television for ages, Odyssey Jones, finally made his RAW debut. The 30-year-old was part of the WWE Draft last year, moving from NXT to the red brand but was left without any TV time. He assisted Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods in their match against The Final Testament.

Things further imploded for The Judgment Day with Damian Priest calling out Finn Balor. The Prince emerged in a backstage promo claiming he had been plotting the betrayal for over a year before introducing the new Judgment Day. JD McDonagh, Carlito, Liv Morgan, and Dominik Mysterio stood by his side as he delivered his promo.

Priest and McDonagh were set for a singles match but the group interfered, leaving a furious Rhea Ripley to run out for a save. The Terror Twins (Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley) are not standing down from anything or anyone who confronts them. It remains to be seen how the two faces go up against the 'family' who betrayed them.

Let's take a look at the best and worst from the latest edition of WWE RAW:

Best: Randy Orton gets a deserved rematch against Gunther

Randy Orton and Gunther first clashed at King and Queen of the Ring in May. The controversial ending to the final saw The Ring General win, with fans sensing a predicament.

It seems WWE took a step to right the wrong on RAW after SummerSlam. The newly crowned World Heavyweight Champion started the show talking about his feat the past weekend. The Viper's surprise appearance interrupted the celebration, considering his association with SmackDown.

He questioned the debatable ending to their match at King and Queen of the Ring. Gunther made a remarkable impression on the WWE Universe with his Intercontinental Championship reign, leaving no room for a slip-up. On the other hand, for Orton, the dynamics changed on the blue brand with Roman Reigns' return, which potentially extended his quest for Cody Rhodes' title.

Gunther vs. Randy Orton 2.0 was only a matter of time, leaving Triple H to seize the opportunity to set it up for Bash in Berlin with high stakes.

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Worst: Bronson Reed going on a rampage against Seth Rollins

CM Punk seemed pleased with himself despite the SummerSlam loss as he addressed fans on WWE RAW. He proclaimed that his Road to WrestleMania 41 had begun before calling out Drew McIntyre for Round Two of their rivalry.

Seth Rollins cut him short before The Scottish Warrior showed up to mock Punk's loss. In typical Drew McIntyre fashion, he taunted the Second City Saint, saying he was still wearing the bracelet with Punk's wife's and dog's names etched on the beads. An irate Punk ran out of the ring to attack him.

Meanwhile, Bronson Reed seemingly appeared out of nowhere and pounced on Rollins. Despite WWE security and officials running out to prevent any damage, The Visionary left the arena a bloody mess and was rushed to hospital.

Bronson Reed seemed inclined towards winning the Intercontinental Championship earlier this year. However, his faded engagement with the WWE Universe seemingly affected his booking.

The attack on Rollins was mismatched, and fans will have to wait until next week to learn what the 330-pound star was thinking while going after Seth Rollins on RAW.

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Best: The Wyatt Sicks win debut WWE RAW match

The Wyatt Sicks made its creepy presence known on WWE RAW in June this year, with Chad Gable as its first target.

Gable's dismissive behavior toward The Alpha Academy members got him in trouble with Wyatt Sicks. There was no shortage of new alliances for the RAW star, who soon aligned with The Creed Brothers.

This week on RAW, Wyatt Sicks had their debut match against American Made. Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, and Erick Rowan competed in a six-man tag team match while paying homage to Bray Wyatt using his in-ring moves. The eerie group won the bout while Uncle Howdy and Abby the Witch (Nikki Cross) watched from ringside.

The match had everyone in the arena on their feet and paved the way for a well-deserved win, especially given Lumis and Gacy's previous runs.