10 Ups And 8 Downs From Last Night's WWE Raw (April 5)
6. Going Into Business For Themselves
A few days ago, this column caught a fair amount of flack for criticizing fans at NXT TakeOver: Dallas for some of their antics during a couple matches. It was noted that the fans added a ton of energy to the show, but they detracted from a couple matches at a couple points. Several commenters disagreed, which is fine. It was a matter of personal preference.
But its hard to dispute that the crowd Monday night crossed the line during Charlottes promo after being presented the new Womens Championship. Stepping outside of her heel character for a few moments, Charlotte tried to talk honestly about how the women in the ring were working to elevate the womens division in WWE. The fans started chanting for Bayley, which Charlotte acknowledged, then asked them to let her speak seriously. It was pretty obvious she wasnt heeling it up at that point.
Instead, the crowd proceeded to continue singing Bayley chants as Charlotte repeatedly asked them to listen to her as she tried to put over the womens division. Its rare to admit this, but JBL nailed it when he muttered, These people are rude.The fans Monday night were entertaining and great throughout the show. They made Enzo & Big Cass debut special. They showed appreciation for Shane McMahons stuntman antics. They gave Zack Ryder another special moment. But they got a little too carried away during the womens division segment.