RAW Retort – Cena breaks tables and Ryback

Why does the WWE persist in making Cody Rhodes look weak in every match, all of every match, up until he wins? It’s just horrible watching Cody looking totally outclassed by the likes of guys like Barrett, guys I know Cody could stomp a mud hole in, yet Cody continues to look weak and useless until he comes up with a dazzling save and wins in the end.

He’s being made to look like a lame and wimpy version of Super Cena, and it’s really not impressive booking. If Cody is going to look like anything viable, and move forward with his career, he’s going to need better booking than getting abused before being crafty right at the end to get the win.

I will say that I’m liking the way that his feud with Sandow is growing. They’re going at it slowly, not pushing too hard, and making a hash of it. It might take longer for them to really fight it out at pay-per-views, but it’s better than rushing the feud and killing it before it can get off the ground.

I know that they’re pushing bigger feuds, but R-Truth keeps getting caught in the crossfire. It was Bray before, and this time Axel and Heyman. R-Truth is stronger than being a jobber who does little more than a bit of slap and tickle before the more important feud steps in.

I feel bad for R-Truth in this regard, because he’s such a workhorse and has put so much into the WWE over the years. Hopefully something will come up for R-Truth soon. I also hope that Axel gets his own feud after SummerSlam, because while it’s great for him to be IC Champ, it’s doing little for him overall. Axel is stuck playing second fiddle to Heyman’s feud with Punk, and he’s better than that.

Speaking of storylines bigger than R-Truth, I’m thrilled that The Wyatt Family was there to attack Kane and continue their growing feud. I honestly don’t know who might be joining Kane to fight back against Bray, Rowan and Harper, but I’m sure it will be fantastic.

The two main events were brilliant! Not only was it great to see Bryan work the ring with his former partner, and someone who can really work the ring with anyone, but Cena versus Ryback was created and booked in a way that worked best for their styles. Both of the matches were strong and built well for their impending SummerSlam match.

I’m very impressed that the WWE stepped up to make sure that matches for both Superstars in the main event of SummerSlam made them look strong, and the best they possibly could. Kane and Bryan worked that ring hard, used their chemistry to add so much more to their match, bring the fans in and made the entire WWE ‘Universe’ feel for both of them.

Cena and Ryback work their strengths in the Tables match. Between what they had been doing in Ladder matches at house shows and at pay-per-views, these two guys have learned and come up with many creative ways to work with ladders, and the stairs at ringside.

Both Bryan and Cena came out of their matches looking strong, and further setting up for SummerSlam. The rate they are going at, with so much being put into this match, I’m expecting it to be a show stopper, with a new champ coming out at the end.