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

#1 Honourable mention from WWE RAW: Top stars make their intent known ahead of Royal Rumble

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WWE RAW also featured an eight-man tag team match that saw The Street Profits and The Mysterios take on the team of Dolph Ziggler, Robert Roode, Apollo Crews, and Commander Azeez.

It was a fast-paced encounter that was essentially booked to serve two big purposes. One, to make these WWE Superstars look prepared for the Royal Rumble, and two, to subtly draw attention towards the red brand’s tag team division.

Rey and Dominik Mysterio once again worked in complete sync to better their opponent. The masked legend deserves a lot of credit for doing the things he does at his age. Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins worked hard to maintain the right flow of this crowded in-ring battle.

Ziggler, Rhoode, Apollo, and Azeez did well to draw heat towards themselves. Eventually, we saw Montez Ford pin Apollo Crews to pick up a win for his team on WWE RAW.

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Rey Mysterio pushed Dominik off the top rope following a brief celebration to warn his son about watching his back at Royal Rumble. It was an excellent way to establish that the former champions are eyeing a good run in a career-defining match scheduled for later this month.

Moreover, the four teams in action added credibility to the tag team division. It was good to see that RAW has options once RK-Bro and The Alpha Academy are done feuding for the tag team championships.

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