WWE RAW before SummerSlam - Best and worst

WWE RAW - Best and worst- Major mistake with current Champion corrected, Big error ahead of SummerSlam 2021, Goldberg's worst spear?

By Riju Dasgupta

Modified Aug 17, 2021 04:04 GMT

Orton and Riddle are the most fun aspect of RAW

#2 Best: The WWE RAW Tag Team Championship picture actually feels important

Next Raw Tag Team Champs:#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/Sdi0L9UQXa
— CONNER (@WrestleConner) August 17, 2021

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Who would have thought that the WWE RAW Tag Team Championship picture would be the most fun storyline heading into SummerSlam this year?

There is a narrative that Vince McMahon does not care about tag teams. While that may indeed be true, when four stars are involved in a tag team match, the Creative team gives it their all. For Riddle to earn Randy Orton's respect in the manner that he did was gripping, engaging, and entertaining.

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#2 Worst: Nikki A.S.H. lost her match clean

Losing once to Charlotte was almost explainable… believe me I tried. I got nothing on this one.
— Rick Ucchino (@RickUcchino) August 17, 2021

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The WWE RAW Women's Championship picture does not feel nearly as important as all the other storylines on the SummerSlam card. And this is because WWE RAW Women's Champion, Nikki A.S.H., has been booked in a dreadful manner. If Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair can both beat her clean shortly after she becomes Champion, why should anyone be invested in her?

Nikki's booking has really been A.S.H.toundingly bad!

Also, was Nia Jax the best 'surprise' partner WWE creative could get?

About the author

Riju Dasgupta is the most-read active writer in Sportskeeda at the moment, across all sports. Having come on board in 2016, Dasgupta is best known for the 'Best and Worst' column, something that has become a staple for the site!

In addition to his writing responsibilities, Dasgupta is also the Assistant Manager of the Combat Sports division. In 4 years, Dasgupta has conducted over 150 interviews with stars from WWE, Impact Wrestling, PCW Ultra, WOS, UFC, ONE FC and the world of boxing as well.

In addition to everything he does in Sportskeeda, Dasgupta is also the bassist and lyricist for heavy metal bands- Albatross and Primitiv.

Before joining Sportskeeda, Dasgupta was a comedy writer for Star TV, where he scripted lines for the iconic Lola Kutty property, in addition to hit TV shows like Axe Ur Ex & UR Fired. He was also a columnist for Rolling Stone India.

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