WWE Raw results, grades (July 20): Bloodline ups the ante; Danhausen triggers an Oba Femi demolition
The latest episode of WWE Raw received criticism for being a filler show with a lack of star power and an absence of the women's roster. The episode focused on a storyline involving Solo Sikoa and Seth Rollins ahead of SummerSlam.
Why it matters
As WWE approaches its second-biggest event of the year, the quality of weekly programming is critical for maintaining fan engagement and ticket sales.
"WWE Raw" was in Detroit this Monday, July 20, at the Little Caesars Arena after an eventful Saturday Night's Main Event in Madison Square Garden. Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins closed out the night this past weekend, gearing up for their big World Heavyweight title clash at SummerSlam, but only one was at tonight's show.Tumbleweeds It has to be addressed right off the top, folks. For a show that is setting up to WWE's second biggest weekend of the year, "Raw" couldn't have been more of a filler than it was tonight. To start with positives, the in-ring work was solid. The show actually started immediately with a match for a change.
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