WWE RAW Flops and Hits: Kevin Owens breaks top champion’s streak, Seth Rollins gets a message from Roman Reigns (January 17, 2022)

By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Jan 18, 2022 05:01 GMT

WWE RAW had a few surprises in store for fans tonight

#4 Hit on WWE RAW: Bobby Lashley shines in the main event

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The main event of WWE RAW saw Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley engage in an impressive singles bout.

Lashley had to look prepared for a battle against Brock Lesnar, and Rollins needed to look strong before his match against Roman Reigns. The match served both those purposes as both Rollins and Lashley stole the show with their performances.

The All Mighty relied on his brute strength to dominate the match, whereas The Visionary used his speed. The combination worked well as it gave us a glimpse of what to expect from both superstars’ respective matches scheduled for Royal Rumble.

Unfortunately, the match ended in disqualification as Shelton Benjamin, and Cedric Alexander attacked Bobby Lashley as he had refused to reform The Hurt Business.

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Lashley still dominated both his former allies, and his double suplex was enough to prove that he is more than prepared to face The Beast Incarnate next. A shocked Seth Rollins was greeted by The Usos, who hit the Architect with a superkick back in the ring.

Last week, he dodged the SmackDown Tag Team Champions on the blue brand, but we all know Roman Reigns knows how to get his message across.

Usually, a non-finish jeopardizes the credibility of top superstars, but tonight that wasn’t the case. WWE RAW has had several loose knots since Day 1, and tonight’s show saw at least some of them being tied to make room for crucial developments as we inch closer to Royal Rumble 2022.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Kaushik Das