Bodeen’s Top 5 Moments: WWE RAW (3/15/21)

Another action packed edition of WWE Raw on the Road to WrestleMania. In such a packed show, what stood out to Bodeen?

With Fastlane just around the corner, RAW delivered an average show that was carried by two great title matches as well as the WWE Champion Bobby Lashley. So without further ado let’s get to the point and look at the top 5 moments from Monday Night RAW this week.

5. Mustafa Ali and Riddle fight for the United States Championship

Ever since Mustafa Ali joined Retribution, it is easy to forget how amazing Mustafa is in the ring due to the poor booking of Retribution. Luckily Mustafa would give fans a treat this week on RAW as he had a great match with the United States Champion Riddle. Mustafa would push Riddle to his limit with Riddle eventually getting the victory over Mustafa.

Riddle and Mustafa would start their match off evenly, with Riddle getting the advantage over Riddle after hitting a brutal neckbreaker off the ring apron. Mustafa would continue to push Riddle to his limit and even looked to had the match in hand, only for T-Bar to distract the referee during a pin attempt, allowing Riddle to hit the Bro-Derek for the win.

Over the last few weeks, we have seen Mustafa grow angrier at Retribution each week, berating them for their failures as a group. With this week being no different, could this mean we are seeing the beginning of the end for Retribution?

4. The New Day become Tag Team Champions once again

Without a doubt, The New Day have shown to be one of the most reliable tag teams in WWE history. Whether they are on RAW, SmackDown or on Pay-Per-View, The New Day always gives fans their best and are a complete joy to watch in the ring. This week would be no different as The New Day beat The Hurt Business in a great match to become 11-time tag team champions.

The Hurt Business and The New Day would put on a great match with the match showcasing the ability of all 4 men involved. The New Day would beat The Hurt Business after hitting Daybreak on Shelton Benjamin for the win. A special shoutout also has to be given to New Day’s special Mortal Kombat inspired attire which looked absolutely amazing.

After the match, AJ Styles and Omos would come and confront The New Day, with AJ Styles stating that he and Omos wanted a shot at the Tag Team Champions at WrestleMania with the match being made official later in the night. While a bit of build would have been better for this match, Omos making his debut at WrestleMania sounds very interesting.

3. Asuka unleashes her dark side on Shayna Baszler

After Shayna Baszler injured Asuka a few weeks ago on RAW, it seemed highly unlucky we would see The Empress Of Tomorrow on RAW anytime soon. However, despite the rumors, Asuka would return on RAW this week during a match between a tag team match between Naomi, Lana, Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke to attack Shayna Baszler who was on commentary.

Asuka would get another chance to get revenge on Baszler later in the night as both women faced each other in a match. The match was short and hard-hitting with Asuka leaving her cheerful at home as she attacked Baszler without mercy, getting the win over Baszler after reversing the Kirifuda Clutch into a pinfall for the victory over Baszler.

Both women would continue to attack each other after the match, with Asuka getting the upper hand as she pulled Baszler’s mouthguard out and put her mouth against the turnbuckle before a referee had to separate Asuka from Baszler.

2. Drew Mcintyre gets ready for WrestleMania. 

Drew Mcintyre would once again show why he is the centerpiece of RAW this week has he appeared multiple times on the RAW, with each appearance being great. Drew would start the night, by confronting Bobby Lashley, calling out how both men had smilier careers due to them winning the WWE Championship after wrestling for more than 10 years. Drew would then be distracted by The Miz, allowing Bobby to attack Drew, giving Miz a huge advantage for his match against Mcintyre.

Despite the early advantage due to Lashley attacking Drew, Drew would dominate The Miz throughout the match. After brutalizing The Miz, Drew would hit The Miz with the Claymore. However, Drew was not done there as he picked up The Miz and pointed at the WrestleMania sign, then applied The Hurt Lock on the Miz, with Miz quickly tapping out in what was a clear message to Bobby Lashley.

Drew would not be done there, as he cut a great promo for his match at Fastlane against Sheamus, with Drew watching the main event match between Bobby Lashley and Sheamus. After Lashley beat Sheamus, Drew would get revenge on Lashley by hitting Lashley with a Claymore kick. Drew would then stare down Sheamus to close the show.

1. Bobby Lashley and Sheamus brawl it out

Over the last few weeks, fans have seen Sheamus have some intense battles with Drew Mcintyre with both of their matches being the highlight of RAW. Sheamus would once again have the best match of the night on RAW this week as he battled the WWE Champion Bobby Lashley, as Drew Mcintyre watched on, scouting his Fastlane opponent as well as his WrestleMania opponent.

Both men would trade brutal punches and shots, as both men looked to make an impact in front of Drew Mcintyre. Bobby Lashley looked amazing in this match as he kicked out at one for most of Sheamus’s offense with Sheamus growing more frustrated as the match went on.

Bobby Lashley would eventually get the win over Sheamus after Sheamus attempted a Brouge Kick, only for Lashley to hit Sheamus with a brutal spear to get the pinfall win.

These were my top 5 moments from Monday Night Raw this week. What were your top 5 moments and what did you think of The New Day beating The Hurt Business to become tag team champions once again? Let us know in the comments below.