WWE Raw: 10 Things You May Have Missed (Dec 5)
Subtle actions really helped Charlotte and Ric Flair's segment hit a home run...
It was hard to miss the news that Charlotte Flair will challenge Sasha Banks again for the Raw Women's Title come Roadblock: End Of The Line on December 18. This was a message WWE hammered home time and time again on this week's program, after it was announced by Banks herself.
Far from a regular bout, the match will be a 30-minute Iron Man affair.
In the midst of all that drama, some subtle nuances to the performances of both Ric and Charlotte Flair really helped sell the upcoming title tussle. Some may have glossed over such nuances, which is precisely why they're highlighted here.
Joining the Women's Title encounter, Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens for the WWE Universal Title and Chris Jericho vs. Seth Rollins have also been made for Roadblock. That quartet all joined in on the fun when it came to hidden gems on Raw.
Reversed fortunes from last week, a decidedly heelish claim from Seth Rollins and a match meaning nothing. Let's look at some things you may have missed from Monday night...
10. Previously On Monday Night Raw
Fans of television shows like 24, CSI and others will be familiar with the 'Previously' concept. Simply put, it's a shrewd move from those writing TV to remind viewers of what went down beforehand. Whilst it's true to say that WWE have been doing this without titling it for years, this week's Raw had more of an obvious feel.
Right at the top of the show, a narrated video package outlined what had happened on last week's episode. Detailing feuds such as Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns and Chris Jericho vs. Seth Rollins, the video reel did an excellent job of bringing everything together in one place.
Setting the scene for Raw, the voiceover was short enough that it wasn't annoying yet long enough to pack everything important in. As aforementioned, the company have been using this style for years, although they've rarely had someone narrating over the top of footage.
Usually, soundbites are used from promos or from the wrestlers themselves. This is definitely something WWE should continue using on Raw.