Is Bryan turning heel? It is impossible to root for him because he's such a dick. It's hard to get behind the "I'm a true wrestler. You're just a parody" shtick when Cena actually EARNED his title shot. Bryan was handed his.
In fact, Bryan's character might be one of the worst babyfaces in the WWE right now. At least Cena's somewhat self-aware about his doucheyness, Sheamus is injured, and Miz is completely worthless, as evidenced by the fact that had no purpose in his own segment.
Also, I'm so glad Triple H had to not only steal the spotlight, but also kill Maddox's heat in the process just so he could insert himself into the main event. I know for sure everyone was dying to have him as a guest referee. :shame:
And if you HAD to do the guest referee angle, wouldn't it have made more sense for it to be Vince? They were driving the whole point that they want to make sure the referee is impartial. Since he doesn't want Cena or Bryan to win, he'd have no choice but to be impartial.
While I admit that RVD vs. Ambrose will be a great match, it would have made a lot more sense for Ryback or Mark Henry to be the winner given their issues with The Shield. Then again, common sense makes no sense to the WWE creative team. Also, really great job hyping the match. RVD vs. Ryback vs. Mark Henry vs.... a bunch of jobbers. You could have just made this a triple threat match.
And with such a poor card, why make this the pre-show? Put the divas match there or something.
Also, why do they not have anything planned with Kofi and Ryback? Since Ryback DID have him out of action for two months, and neither of them have anything to do right now. Of course, that makes sense, and as I said...
No comment on Big Show's 123,122,396th face turn either.
Overall, terrible Raw, especially for the go-home show before SummerSlam. It's weird. After Payback, which was fantastic, I was really excited for this and for the rest of the summer, but now, all I care about is if Orton will actually cash in.