Best & Worst of WWE RAW (July 1, 2024): Dominik Mysterio lies about Rhea Ripley amidst Liv Morgan love triangle

The final WWE RAW before Money in the Bank kept up the hype from previous weeks. Uncle Howdy's intentions were revealed with another VHS tape, and they continued to target Chad Gable.

Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn was confronted by Bron Breakker, who made a bold statement about their upcoming match. Zayn outsmarted Breakker's spear outside the ring, leaving hope that his title reign would extend beyond the Premium Live Event.

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

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#2. Best: Dominik Mysterio gets caught in a lie about Rhea Ripley

Damian Priest confronted Dominik Mysterio on WWE RAW backstage about his recent actions with Liv Morgan. The young Mysterio declared he had spoken with Ripley, and everything was fine between them, which the World Heavyweight Champion disagreed with.

Damian Priest cited that he had spoken with Rhea lately, but she was mad about Dominik Mysterio's current situation with Liv Morgan. He was left further perplexed when he walked into The Judgment Day clubhouse to find the Women's Champion chilling with Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, and Carlito.

Balor took Priest aside and informed him about the changes the World Heavyweight Championship had on the group's leader. Earlier, before the show, Dominik Mysterio was seen entering the arena, talking about defeating his deadbeat dad, Rey Mysterio, and halting before a poster of Rhea Ripley on the production truck, heaving a sigh. Thus indicating that her return is imminent.

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#1. Worst: Weak foundation for Xavier Woods and Karrion Kross’ feud

Karrion Kross and The Final Testament members have been busy sowing the seeds of doubt between Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston.

Kross never seizes any opportunity to whisper words of disdain and break the confidence in his close ally, Kingston. Despite this, The New Day members emerge stronger than ever. This week on WWE RAW, Xavier Woods defeated The Final Testament leader. Unhappy with what transpired, Kross and the group attacked The New Day, leaving a carnage of wreckage behind. Kross put Kingston in a submission move as Woods looked on defenseless.

It has been nearly seven months since The Final Testament came together. Their run has been mediocre at best. Similar to The Bloodline and The Judgment, they have tried to assert dominance but need more time in development.

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#1. Best: Drew McIntyre punches his ticket to Money in the Bank on WWE RAW, but will he win the briefcase?

Drew McIntyre, Sheamus, and Ilja Dragunov competed in the men's Money in the Bank qualifying match on WWE RAW. The three men were hungry for power and to be crowned the 2024 Mr. Money in the Bank.

The Scottish Warrior and Sheamus have an intense history and clashed at WrestleMania 39 in a Triple Threat Match against Gunther. Dragunov put up a fight with all his hits and blows. Drew McIntyre won the bout by pinning Sheamus. He vowed that he would win the briefcase and walk away from the event as World Heavyweight Champion.

This leaves the question of CM Punk's whereabouts and his revenge quest on McIntyre. A couple of weeks ago, the former WWE Champion quit on WWE RAW after Clash at the Castle and was spotted on the following edition of SmackDown, leaving Punk in a bloody mess. The Second City Saint has been absent from WWE television ever since, leaving one to wonder when his next move will be.