10 Reasons NOT To Give Up On WWE Raw
Raw gets a lot of hate - here's why you should keep watching WWE's much-maligned flagship.
Some criticisms of Raw are valid.
The three hour length is undoubtedly too long for most people, especially in today's world. Also, show-dominating ideas like last year's 'Underground' or the gimmicky Retribution takeover (that wasn't actually a takeover in the end) provide ammo for haters who can't stand what WWE are doing with their Monday night flagship.
It's not all bad though. In fact, there are some seriously kick ass reasons to keep the faith and continue watching what Tom Phillips will surely call "the longest running weekly episode TV show in history" around 84 times this coming week - critics might not want to admit it, but there are.
Think of this as a counterpoint to all the hate. It's definitely not a dismissal of those gripes, because they do have merit. Instead, it's a blissful walk on the positive side of WWE life, and maybe an eye-opening look at what Raw could be if only they weren't so married to that third hour.
Here's why you need to keep watching on Monday nights, and why you shouldn't give up on an old favourite.
10. WrestleMania Season Is Always Fun
Generally, this is the best time to watch Raw.
WrestleMania season is here, and that's when WWE produce their best stuff. The period between January-April is perfect for lapsed fans returning to sample some more Royal Rumble or 'Mania magic, and Vince McMahon knows it. COVID might've changed the rules, but it shouldn't dull the excitement.
Fans are guaranteed to see big moments when they tune into Raw over the next few months. Of course, how you consume those moments is up for debate; there's this archaic sense that one must sit down every Monday evening and watch Raw live. That's hardly realistic for most busy people - there are other ways to get your fix.
WWE's YouTube channel separates content into bitesized chunks. If you're short on time and prefer angles and promos to full matches, then it's the way to go. During 'Mania season, you're certain to find something on the show that'll pique your interest.