Raw Talk and Talking Smack are both indicators and opportunities to show or gain experience. Thumbs Up: Sami Zayn.В He handled himself extremely well when grilled by Booker T. Considering his proportions, his standing flips are breathtaking. Thumbs Up: Kevin Owens.В Owens might be carrying a couple extra pounds but he is so damn agile. Too many title changes, too close together have colored this rivalry in a negative manner.Д§.) Universal Championship: Kevin Owens (c) defeated Roman Reigns by disqualification when Chris Jericho interfered and gave Owens a Codebreaker. Thumbs Down: Yet another title change.В As much as I like both women, IвЂ™m glad this is the last meeting between the two for the foreseeable future. Thumbs Up: The match.В This was an entertaining, well-executed bout with a suspenseful ending. Maybe the return of a heel Neville is the missing ingredient that will set fire to the division.Д¦.) Raw WomenвЂ™s Championship (30-minute Ironman): Charlotte Flair defeated Sasha Banks (c) in overtime (3-2) to win the title for theВ fourth time. However, there is something about the chemistry of the players involved that IвЂ™m not feeling. Individually, I like the roster quite a bit. Thumbs Down: The Cruiserweight Division.В So far, IвЂ™m not feeling them. There is definitely a place for him behind the microphone once his in-ring career ends. Thumbs Up: Austin Aries.В вЂњThe Greatest Man That Ever LivedвЂќ killed it on commentary. NeedyВ is justвЂ¦ugh.ДҐ.) Cruiserweight Championship: Rich Swann (c) defeated Brian Kendrick and TJ Perkins to retain the title. A heel being cunning, sneaky, or desperate is one thing. Thumbs Down: Friendship.В Portraying the Universal Champion in a backstage segment begging another wrestler to be his friend doesnвЂ™t sit well with me.Yes, the segments have been a bright spot on the otherwise dull weekly programming but I get nervous when the champion is portrayed as needy. And if things work out, both can come out of this feud the better for it.Д¤.) Seth Rollins pinned Chris Jericho after a Pedigree. Massive, but green, Strowman needed to move beyond jobber opponents and Zayn is just the guy to pair with him. Thumbs up: Zayn getting a push.В It is about time that the WWE has finally figured out where he excelsвЂ¦as an underdog. A break from television followed by a heel turn is in order for the trio.ДЈ.) Sami Zayn defeated Braun StrowmanВ by avoiding defeat within the 10-minute time limit of the match. Their act expired before they even had the belts and it has only gotten worse. Thumbs Down: The New Day.В Yes, I applaud that champions were given a long title run, but I just wish it wasnвЂ™t them. I hope the creative department takes note. They build stars and create anticipation. Thumbs Up: 483 days.В Politics aside, long title reigns are a good thing. Main CardДў.) WWE Raw Tag Team Championship: Cesaro/Sheamus defeated The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Big E) (w/ Xavier Woods) to win the championship. That woman is excellent in her role and absolutely stunning.

The backwardВ booking of the feud puts it behind the 8-ball in the first place. The countout finish to the Rusev-Cass match was a total waste of airtime. It will only help the performers grow.ДЎ.) Rusev (w/ Lana) defeated Big Cass (w/ Enzo Amore) by countout. Thumbs Up: Wrestlers on the panel.В Bayley and TJ Perkins were given valuable time in front of a live camera in a non-scripted manner. A lot of what is going on in the ring is modern, state-of-the-art wrestling, the presentation of it should reflect that. I apologize.) However, the WWE needs to let the nu-metal go. Thumbs Down: вЂњA Different Kind of DynamiteвЂќ by Thousand Foot Crutch.В Thousand Foot Crutch? More like Thousand Foot Crap.

He was funny, charming, and did a decent job representing the вЂњfansвЂќ point of view. Thumbs Up: Sam Roberts.В The Sirius/XM host was a bit buoyant at moments but was mostly just a breath of fresh air on the panel. Hosts: Renee Young, Booker T, Sam Roberts Results: Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down Edition Kickoff Show

(Raw/205 Live-PPG Paints Arena-Pittsburgh, PA-December 18, 2016)

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