It is no secret that WWE lost a lot of ratings last week with Rev. Al Sharpton as the Guest Host, but the WWE became popular again with Pittsburgh Steeler's Quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger calling the shots.Ben received mix reactions from the crowds, but it was strictly a feud between Eagles and Steelers fans. But as Big Ben mentioned, tonight we are all a part of the WWE Universe!
He started off RAW in a big way with a Divas' Bowl, featuring divas from all three brands in a major 2 teamed tag match. Divas' Champion Mickie James was the captain of her team (a team of faces) against Women's Champion Michelle McCool, captain of the Heel Team. Gail Kim was the special guest referee for the match, mostly due to her ruptured breast implant that refrains her from competition. Rosa Mendes started off for her team and starting wailing her arms in an uncontrollable state of fury and went Karate Kid with The Crane stance. Let's just say she didn't last long. Eve Torres executed an impressive standing Senton (haven't seen that from a Diva in ever). What was nice about this match, and bearable, was that all the Divas were able to show off their signature moves. But it was Mickie James who not only DDT'ed the Women's Champion, but pinned her opponent from last night, Alicia Fox, for the decisive victory of her team.
Randy Orton interrupted the celebration to talk about his recent victory over John Cena in Hell in a Cell and he's tired of John Cena. Well, Cena was surprisingly upbeat because he assumed that he would cash in on his rematch clause. With Orton refusing, something had to be settled once and for all. At Sunday's Hell in a Cell, the crowd were split, one half rooting for Cena and the other for Orton. This has not just become a feud, but it has become The feud and at Bragging Rights it all ends. Cena challenged Orton to an Iron Man Match: 60 minutes and the one with the most decisions leaves WWE Champion - no more rematches. But Orton went a step further: No disqualifications, no count-outs. And he went further still: If Cena wins then he is the WWE Champion no questions asked; but if Orton wins, Cena has to leave RAW forever - go to SmackDown, ECW it doesn't matter. The two have agreed on the terms and believe me this will be the most talked about match for years to come. Will John Cena become the WWE Champion, or will he be forced to leave RAW forever?The following was a match between Jack Swagger and Primo Colon. Anyone wonder where Carlito is? No... just me? Jack Swagger is right that he was not pinned during the Triple Threat Match on Sunday, but even though he didn't win the belt, he still looks and smells like a champion. His promise to the WWE Universe is not to get pinned for the rest of the year. Swagger did have an undefeated streak for the longest on ECW so I believe he can go undefeated for the rest of the year. Swagger faced another high flyer this week: Primo Colon. But high flying won't work for a 2x All American with impeccable wrestling ability and strength. Since this is the start date of his new resolution: Jack Swagger is 1-0.
Then there was a tag team match: MVP and WSM vs. Chavo Guerrero and "The Masterpiece" Chris Masters. MVP and WSM proved that their union was not a one time thing, by defeating the newly formed team of Masters and Guerrero. Mark Henry looks as if he injured or just hurt his knee during the World's Strongest Splash. But Michael Cole does mention that Mark Henry does leave the ring on his own power, which speaks lot about the strenght of WSM. Masters started blaming Chavo for the loss, much like Masters did to his former tag team partner Carlito. Masters attempted a Master Lock, until this time Hornswoggle returned the favor from last week, and saved Chavo.
The Miz requested, from Ben Roethlisberger, another shot at the US Title. Sure he got pinned by Kofi Kingston, and several times before that, but this is his birthday week and all he asks is for one more chance. Roethlisberger set a stipulation: if The Miz loses he must utter the words, "I am The Miz and I'm... Awful..." With that in mind, and the announce team begging for The Miz to lose, failed to get their wish. Instead The Miz gave himself a gift for his birthday, his first singles title. Morrison and The Miz have argued in the locker rooms, on the news, and on dirt sheets claiming one to be The Michaels and the other The Jannetty. But after last night, The Miz has finally captured the United States Champion: He is a 2x Slammy Award Winning, Former WWE and World Tag Team Champion, and is now THE NEW UNITED STATES CHAMPION, THE MIZ! Congrats on the new title victory. If you notice, Kofi Kingston seemed upset during the match, maybe it's a sign of a heel change?Of course it wouldn't be Monday Night RAW, without an appearance from SmackDown's Unified Tag Team Champions - Chris Jericho and The Big Show. They interrupted Roethlisberger's announcements and started badgering him. But Big Ben proved that he doesn't leave anywhere without some back up: The Defensive linemen of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Big Show didn't seem so tough when confronted by the Steel Curtain of Ben's crew. And to add insult to injury, DX came out in support of Roethlisberger. DX demanded a challenge against JeriShow to see who actually was the better team. Both teams have won their matches at Sunday's pay-per-view, but one team actually went through Hell and Back. A side note: contrary to popular belief the DX faction have held tag team gold - Triple H recruited Tag Team Champs The New Age Outlaws - but Triple H and Michaels together have never held tag team gold together, which is why a battle between JeriShow could possible set up a future title match. However, it doesn't seem likely as that was not the stipulation, it was just for... well, Bragging Rights. DX won the match after disposing of the Big Show and connecting with Sweet Chin Music to Jericho - but should DX really have won? When Jericho left the ring and exit blocked by Roethlisberger and the rest of the defensive linemen, why didn't the ref start a 10 count? DX should have won the match via count-out not pinfall.
Final Assessment: RAW was a 100-fold better than last week's. We witnessed a great title match and the crowning of a new United States Champion, and the set up for what should be an incredible match at Bragging Rights.
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