Title This: WWE Raw Reaction 5-21

May 22, 2012

John Cena and Sheamus vs. Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger, and Tensai End in No Contest

What I Liked:

There was a lot of time and effort put into this match. Sheamus and Ziggler could be a great feud with a lot of excellent matches. Ziggler started the match with a fast paced approach on Sheamus, who would in turn control the physicality. I am happy to see the cockiness of Swagger come back, which included him simply doing the push ups. Swagger was used as the weak link for a good part of the match, which makes Tensai and Ziggler look stronger. Not that I agreed with it, but I understood why they did this. The Lumberjacks were all heels who attacked the faces. About time something logical happens. Sheamus continues to grow in my eyes and is a guy with a hard working mentality and work ethic second to none. You can tell he is grateful for his spot in the company, and he showcases it through his moves and motivations in the ring. He is getting a chance and taking it full throttle.

What I Disliked:

ANOTHER no contest, DQ. Basically an unfinished match that made Cena go to the back when the faces tried to save Cena and Sheamus. I like the stable aspect, but it cannot simply be faces vs. heels. There needs to be more growth from certain superstars and their personality to be put into the situation at the end of the night. I will say the Knockout Punch at the end was solid. It looked great and sounded even better, but how can Show creep up on somebody like that? This Raw has been off and a total letdown.

Grade: C

Raw Grade: C-

*No live storyline progression of Triple H, Paul Heyman, and Brock Lesnar? What a Huge Mistake

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