20 Reasons Why Last Night's WWE Raw Was An Absolute Mess

9. Good Idea, Trash Execution

AJ Styles Aleister Black
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Having Aleister Black have to get through AJ Styles’ goon squad before getting his hands on the master is a pretty solid idea in theory, but WWE’s execution was atrocious.

Black looked stupid, the Anderson match was dull, the Gallows finish didn’t hit, and it didn’t feel like sufficient damage had been done to Aleister before AJ blitzed him. It went over like a wet fart in a crowded elevator and oh, by the way…

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.