10 Things We Learned From WWE Raw In The UK (May 8)
9. Braun And Kalisto
Away from the Miz/Ambrose niggles in the opening segment, Braun Strowman and Kalisto renewed their unintentionally (?) hilarious conflict when the former Lucha Dragon interjected himself into the show-opening segment with the 'Monster Among Men' and the warring guest General Managers.
Though cutting a traditionally heartfelt babyface promo, the diminutive Mexican was treat with similar disinterest that he's received despite the numerous indignities suffered at the hands of Raw's newest killer.
Challenging the injured Strowman again after reminding Braun that he'd actually won their match before hurtling off the stage in a locked dumpster, the pavlovian cheers that followed the announcement of their match seemed to indicate an audience wishing to see yet another mauling.
And for the most part, they got their wish. The one-armed Braun leathered his opponent right out of the gate with a huge boot, and continued the kicking to further cheers from the fierce live crowd before Roman Reigns made his own return.
Though completely by accident, Kalisto has become a curious by-product of the Braun Strowman push. WWE's wanton rejection of elevating stars the 'old' ways has created a vortex wherein ritual humiliation becomes an acceptable way to get television time, and the former United States Champion is at very least, maximising his minutes.