WRESTLING RECAP: Playtime Williams breaks down WWE Raw from 01/11/16

Last updated: January 12, 2016

Originally published: January 12, 2016

(www.PlaytimeCares.com) - The Royal Rumble (RR) Pay Per View (PPV) in less than 2 weeks away, and the WWE writers truly have to get RAW into high gear. 

RR promises to be interesting because of the heavyweight bout whereas Roman Reigns has to defend his title against every contestant of the rumble match.  A lot of factors come into play...what number entry will Roman Reigns be...will everyone look to get rid of him first to ensure a new champion...will he cheat and stay outside the ring until a few people are left...what new people will be introduced to the WWE Universe?  Just so many angles and ways this thing can go!

All that potential, and only one match seems like it is worth anything!  Come on writers, get the other matches together!


Some things I still need to happen in the WWE Universe:

1. Bring back the Cruiser Weight Division
2. Make all the matches mean something to some sort of belt or rivalry.  
3. Show more of the roster.  You guys recycle the same talent too much.
4. You may wish to consider bringing the Diva's division full circle and have them with Tag Title belts, lightweight belts, etc. 
5. The Tag Team Division is starting to look better than the singles division.  Get more people graduated from NXT and get that division showcased more. 

Here are the highlights of the show:

AirDate: Monday, January 11, 2016
Location: New Orleans, LA
Commentators:  JBL, Micheal Cole and Byron Saxton

New rating scale:  1- Forgettable match; 2 - Normal/average; 3 - Normal/average match with good moments; 4 - Good Match; 5 - Potential classic

 

A quick video recap of the matches and who won:

The cheat notes (For a full recap, watch the proceeding video after the cheat notes):

 

•  A double count out was the fate for Sheamus and Dean Ambrose. Dean Ambrose was attacked by Kevin Owens after the match. Match Rating (MR): 3

• Titus O'Neal, once again, gets a quick victory over Stardust. MR: 2

• The Usos picks up a scoop pin victory over the New Day. MR: 3

• The Wyatt Family gets a disqualification win over the Social Outcast because Ryback wanted revenge on the Wyatt Family. MR:2

• Kalisto win the match and the U.S. Title versus Alberto Del Rio. MR: 3

• The match between Charlotte and Brie Bella never happened because Becky Lynch attacked Charlotte before the match began. MR: 2

• No contest in the Roman Reigns versus All match because Brock Lesnar came and attacked everyone. MR: 3

My recap and thoughts on tonight's show including cutaway scenes in between matches: