7 Ups And 4 Downs From Last Night's WWE Raw (July 24)

by Andy H Murray

1. Bayley Bounces Back

Sasha Banks Bayley
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It has been a while since Bayley gave fans something to legitimately cheer about. The former Raw Women’s Champion was obliterated in her feud with Alexa Bliss, and has done little of note since then. Fortunately, this week’s number one contender’s bout with Sasha Banks was tremendous, and a clear ‘Match Of The Night' winner.

These two have faced each other so many times that great chemistry is inevitable. They fought with fire, passion, and urgency, with ‘The Boss’ playing a subtle heel throughout, and Bayley showing great ring awareness to counter Sasha’s biggest moves. Banks lost in the end, falling to a cradle counter from her attempted Frog Splash, but they both tore it up, and if Sasha is to turn heel, this loss would be a nice catalyst.

The prospect of another Bayley vs. Bliss match shouldn’t fill anyone with joy, given the way the last one went. Still, put this contest in a bubble, and it was the best thing on Raw last night. Wins like this are exactly what Bayley needs to return to her former status, so here’s hoping there’s more of these in the pipeline.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. 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.