RAW Loser: Apollo Crews
Apollo Crews lost a non-title match to Shelton Benjamin on RAW last night, setting up a match with MVP at SummerSlam. Apollo Crews fell victim to the tired trope that the champion loses in a non-title match on television. It also feels like whenever they interact, Crews drags the Hurt Business down and makes it less interesting.
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That has always been Crews' problem. He's athletically gifted but not an interesting character that engages fans long-term. I wouldn't be surprised if MVP wins the title at SummerSlam. It would be a lot more interesting.
RAW Winner: Asuka
Asuka defeated Bayley fair and square last night by submission, earning a shot at the title that was stolen from her at SummerSlam. Now we will see if the stigma that Sasha Banks is unable to successfully defend a singles title will hold up.
Was it all done just to write Kairi Sane off television in a plausible way or has the plug truly been pulled on Asuka's run at the top yet again? We'll find out at SummerSlam.