20 Things You Probably Missed From WWE Raw (July 12)

20. WWE’s 'Mr. Wonderful' Tribute

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Of course, this wouldn't have played before boos.

WWE ran one of those "In Memory Of" graphics for recently-passed former star Paul Orndorff right at the top of Raw. It wasn't on screen for long, and 'Mr. Wonderful' didn't get the video package treatment, but at least the company remembered to pay their respects to a fallen brother.

That, had it happened next week, would've played before some polite cheers from the masses.

19. Jimmy Smith Getting It Wrong

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Jimmy Smith has done a decent job since joining WWE. He's certainly been better than predecessor Adnan Virk, and seems comfortable enough next to Corey Graves and Byron Saxton. What's that looming in the distance though?

It's every commentator's worst fear.

Smith got it wrong when he noted that WWE would be back in front of fans at Money In The Bank this coming Sunday. Not quite; SmackDown will have fans first, so Jimmy really should've been hyping Friday night instead here.

18. Lilly On The Graphic

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Alexa Bliss' "stupid doll" pal Lilly appeared on the graphic for 'Alexa's Playground' segment with Eva Marie and Doudrop. The host put her destructive toy friend on time out a while back, but it seems WWE don't want to give up on Lilly quite yet.

She's all over Alexa's entrance graphics too.

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