Reacting to WWE RAW AFTER SUMMERSLAM 🔥HOT TAKES🔥

Steve looks at YOUR reactions from last night's WWE RAW AFTER SUMMERSLAM, including thoughts on the new Judgment Day, Randy Orton challenging GUNTHER at Bash at Berlin, the massive reactions for Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest, Bronson Reed hitting six tsunamis on Seth Rollins, and the in ring debut of the Wyatt Sicks! #WWE #WWERAW
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[@shawnmichaels568]

Probably one of the best RAW's of the year, Smackdown after SummerSlam is going to be incredible with Roman & Bloodline's story.

[@tonythepokemonguy751]

The fact that multiple episodes of raw have been great this year shows how good it is right now

[@evanmadonna6017]

the "has to scale back mcgriddle budget" graphic in the beginning gave me a chuckle

[@Cruz0881]

WWE security gives us actual security guards a bad name lol

[@NottyGurlStyle]

😂😂

[@drewhoughtaling4017]

Bro straight up 😂

[@thenotiriousDIZ]

I can't stop saying American made in the styling of the American males theme 😂

[@chefchrissmith]

The Gable Stable

[@TheFinalWagon]

Wrestlejuice is the most underrated iwc channel, Steve deserves way more views same with going in raw

[@carlosv3108]

Let's not forget that "American Made" was Hogan's theme song in WCW.

[@hamishjarvis]

What an entrance for the Wyatt Sicks, damn that was so awesome and what a tribute to Bray Wyatt using his entrance and his latest theme song

[@canadian__ninja]

Dom and Liv deserve to be the true heels of the storyline, but in terms of just the love triangle, Liv has been head and shoulders above Rhea as being the good option for Dom. Maybe in the future we'll find out she's just been doing the opposite kind of manipulation, using honey instead of vinegar and she doesn't actually care about Dom, just using him against Rhea but for now that's not the case.

[@static_gmedina]

Should be called "American Medal"

[@ryanwaslawski6088]

Roman reigns spent ten minutes uninterrupted trying to murder Kevin Owens and Sami Zane and no security came out at all. With a chair and handcuffs. But fat guy smashes you or Bron spears you too many times here comes an army of backstage personnel lol

[@suryavarmakandasamy5493]

Roman Reigns going to end Solo's Bloodline. He the GOAT.

[@rootpower8664]

Honestly I wasn't expecting "American Made to be the group's name. I'd have called them "Team Alpha" instead, continuing the trend of Chad Gable being in teams or groups with Alpha in the name, like American Alpha and Alpha Academy.

[@underscore5708]

the iwc is gaslighting itself about karrion kross, he's been doing well and getting good reactions

[@haggus71]

The only thing you have to do with Kross is let him WIN! This "lose but change your life" bullshit just doesn't fly with fans.

[@Maxcrenshaw316]

Tbh I rly like that bo's mask doesn't fit perfectly because it gives it a more homemade feel which gives me more of a vibe of him like in his basement or some shit rly hurting and making this outfit or "his uncle howdy" by hand and out or sheer pain. (lowkey picture it leak Tony stark making his suit lol)😭

[@SidneyMosley]

I know the crowd are gonna cheer Priest & Rhea regardless, but this is honestly karma coming down HARD on the both of them ESPECIALLY Rhea. Priest kept inserting himself into the "defacto leader" role in the Judgement Day and constantly albeit indirectly putting down the rest of Judgement Day when he kept saying that he doesn't need Judgmemt Day or that the Judgememt day NEEDS him. Rhea got attacked & turned on by the very people that she both attacked & turned on... And people cheer her like she did absolutely nothing wrong when honestly Liv attacking her and putting her out of action and taking her man who she also made turn against his own father in the first place make.

[@scotland9922]

its like jay and roman cheers for them but they have to make freindships and pay for there sins as heels...expect storyline were no one trusts rhea ect..but yeah some people to loved by fans to boo like rhea heart sill broken by dom and that pull more to us as humans

[@markula_4040]

Just because the heels have good cause means they are the real babyfaces. Dom was dishonest and tricked Rhea into believing he still sided with her. Finn did the same when came down to ringside during the title match and started cheering for Damien. Saying Damien and Rhea are the heels (when they are the victims of these dishonest actions) IS a hot take because it's stupid.

[@Jjj-zz7bz]

Also, Priest and Rhea were the only ones actually winning in TJD. The rest were kinda incompetent. Though I do believe Finn had a valid reason to be upset with them

[@ProgrammedForDamage]

Depends on whether you think the ends justifies the means. Both Finn and Dom were treated as lap dogs by the respective others in the equations and given little in return. Finn was actively screwed out of a title victory and saw Damien send the others out to do his dirty work week after week. Their frustration builds and they eventually break. Now the way they both did it was extremely heel-ish, but does that invalidate the "why"? I don't think there is a right answer, and that is the best part.

[@reddragon0624]

They’re all bad people and hypocrites

[@PrezSteej]

Saying Rhea’s a victim when Dom has been emasculated and was in a toxic “relationship” he “had” with Rhea throughout their entire run is insane even from a kayfabe POV.

[@Jjj-zz7bz]

@@PrezSteej It wasn’t that toxic besides the first couple months. Dom was pretty happy for most of it in kayfabe

[@fatghostproduction7190]

You saying that Uncle Howdy's mask doesn't fit Bo Dallas's face is the real hot take in this video. For me it looks insane, especially when he's laughing

[@NuclearWintr]

You say that about Finn. Give it a month and he will start being the leader.

[@ZebraEnt]

He's the only one in the group that deserves a leadership role now.

[@davidcolon3995]

"Gunther is the 4th most interesting act on the show...." It's crazy to think that the NEW World champion is that far down, but credit to Trips & everyone there. Raw is currently great television.

[@StrangeWill97]

We are the pulp in the WrestleJuice

[@hamishjarvis]

Squeezed fresh and Too Sweet

[@Wrestling_Central]

That’s how you do a Raw after a PLE

[@UselessVoidBobo]

Glad you point out that Howdy mask. It doesn't look scary nor intimidating to me but it looks so weird and goofy to me.

[@buckn5]

If Vince had been in charge at summerslam he would have had roman spear cody.

[@canadian__ninja]

If Vince was still in charge Roman would still be champ.

[@timowens1989]

​@@canadian__ninjaAnd facing Brock again lol

[@MrTommygunz0482]

The fact that there's a real debate on best Raw of 24 is amazing.

[@ronarnold1507]

I'm not even super into the whole metal chick/goth thing, but I'll be goddamned if Rhea Ripley doesn't make it work for her. She's so good in the ring, it's actually kind of great that she has such a standout look, because she might otherwise have been overlooked completely during the twilight of the Vince years.

[@varenoftatooine2393]

It works because it's natural for her.

[@RedWolfWindgear]

Bronson Reed I could see getting in a program now with Bron Breakker. I'm kind of going to call it. On Raw he will cost Sami the win in that rematch. Also, may cause turning Bron face, but I'm on board for that. He was a fantastic face in NXT.

[@nathanthewrestlingguy]

About the best raw of the year conversation Of course its different tastes for different people But the three that stand out to me Is the raw in Chicago before mania where the rock destroyed cody in the parking lot Grest stuff there Last Mondays raw was solid And personal one for me was june 17th where the wyatt sicks debuted

[@doublewidejonez]

I think it's the eyes on the uncle howdy mask. They're too squinty

[@ivenstorm]

To me, the Howdy mask makes him look like he has a receding hairline because it goes back so far. If they cut off a bit of the top so it looks like ) rather than ( it would look so much better. It would let his hair fall in front of his head a bit, but look so much more natural.

[@B_York]

Love these!

[@tjblack4093]

To piggy back off the idea that JD will interfere in the IC title match to prevent Sami from gaining momentum ahead of the tag title match, what if its to also recruit Bron Breakker since they dont have a true muscle of the group

[@deikbeck]

American made reminds me of the hero from The Tick's American Maid

[@pdiidy19]

All I think about when I hear American Made is the American Males theme song

[@TheGreatKingChiba]

Based take from the thumbnail. Technically Priest is just mad he lost control of a group he was never supposed to be trying to seize control of in the first place... and Rhea is just mad she lost control of a guy she abused and manipulated into being with her after making him turn against his own family. Both of them expected outside interference to help them win instead of winning it on their own.... which is a heel move in the first place. Neither of them have done anything to actually BE good guys, the story has just been framed as though we should sympathize with them because they both got screwed over. It works because they are both likeable fan favorites that the crowd wanted to cheer anyway.... but they havent technically turned babyface.

[@ofentsejay]

Wwe must continue to paint them in the light that is realistic. I think those 2 are over for sure but it will make dom, liv and Finn even more over and the story interesting and real

[@respect_the_curv]

They ready owned American alpha I wish he went back to that 😩

[@TalkManT]

On the Carlito point, I really wish he was conflicted after what happened at Summerslam. Then build him up to join the Judgement Day again, the others have stories that make sense, still don’t think Carlito makes sense lol. But overall, a really strong story being told and a good RAW

[@Bayley4ever]

everybody but Rhea and Damien wanted him in Judgement Day. He wanted to be part of LWO and be involved, they kept giving away his spots in matches to other people. Now, maybe he can be a full fledged Judgement Day member.

[@ofentsejay]

It kind of makes sense, he has no connection with rhea, and priest didn't want him. So he stuck with ppl who accepted him

[@deathbat93rn]

How are the people that betrayed their friends/family/partner the good guys now? lol

[@beardedringo5151]

Theres hasnt been hot takes on this show for a while

[@cybershadeedm5626]

Are the Wyatt Sicks more face than heel?

[@jumbopepper9446]

American maid is from the Tic

[@diabeticman2194]

I was shocked we aren’t getting Punk/Rollins after the SummerFest finish, but if it makes Bronson Reed a bigger star then I’m all for it. Also, when the best thing Karrion Kross has done is saying “Good evening” (a Cultaholic podcast reference) you know you’ve done nothing with your time on the main roster

[@edgecrusher018]

Huh. I never thought about it but I agree that the howdy mask isn’t quite right. It’s still good but it’s just a bit off.

[@subgum3403]

Maybe thats the point

[@weirds0up]

American Made… will they do a remix of the American Male theme for them?

[@RareGamer99]

I hate to say it but Rhea is the definition of an unhealthy relationship and Priest lost what Judgement Day means. Dom is better and more comfident with Liv and Fin needs to go Demon mode on Priest and teach him a real lesson. End of story.

[@Soapdish747]

I paid the $1,316, this thing is gonna be worth like 3-5x that I think. But I love it and will never sell! 😍

[@Soapdish747]

I also bought the Usos Legacy belt, it matches!!

[@WrestleJuice]

BALLA

[@Hilloh513]

Probably one of the best raws of 2024 but it was kinda drug down for me because of the dumb 1st hour no commercials. Because it’s not like you have less commercials in the show, they just jam them all in the second and third hour

[@loganmatthews5956]

My own hot take would be that people are kinda over hyping the Bronson moment I hope im wrong but it just didn't hit for me felt kinda like a whatever moment

[@subgum3403]

Seen greatest when he was in nxt.

[@TheSpektrum1989]

I feel like Bron could squash Sami in the very first fall, then it's a real hard fought second fall, and then third fall goes to Bron because of shenanigans involving Judgment Day.

[@xaiveraguiar4430]

Random question, what kind of camera do you use Steve? Love the content, long time follower!

[@sergiodbd]

American Muscle is a better name… American Made Muscle..? Either way, why does Chad hate Akira Tozawa so much 😂😂

[@alquimistaZ2]

The Uncle Howdy mask is a bit goofy (the Fiend was way better), but yesterday it seemed poorly applied.

[@ProgrammedForDamage]

Kind of agree with the Uncle Howdy mask. It's much better than it was, as it doesn't look like he has such a massive forehead as before, but I think it might be a smidgen too wide, which makes it look a little goofy.

[@LivingWithSpinaBifida]

5:38 i completely disagree with this take. My Hot Take: not renaming and giving them the firefly fun house character names (also giving them masks to wrestle in like the fiends mask) makes it like a bad new paint job. the old paint is still visible. This makes it so easy for people to crap on all the previous characters these people portrait.

[@jordanlovett443]

Xavier woods heel run with Odyssey Jones as his muscle.

[@gobias_]

Yeah Rhea and Priest are the heels. Definitely not Finn and Dom and Liv. Those three have never done anything wrong. Fucking braindead take and I can't believe so many people are eating it up.

[@trevormartel5558]

For the algorithms

[@philipglover3295]

I have a feeling they could have some fun with the American Made name by calling them the American Males and change their music to the American Males theme

[@user-hm4tt9hy5f]

It's too early in Gunther's run as World Champ to rank him so low. He did wonders with the IC title so I think the same will be done here. Probably not the best Raw of the year (the ones leading up to Mania were some of the best ever episodes) but this was the best episode in quite some time. I'm sure the American Made name will grow on me but I do think they could've picked a better name.

[@UninvitedGhost]

Your favorite part of WrestleJuice isn’t the $? That’s strange.

[@timowens1989]

Yes, Rhea started all of this yet Liv is the bad guy? Lol

[@Wrestle_Kingdom]

Liv isn’t the good guy either two people can be wrong

[@RexyReyes-n7e]

Liv Morgan is the GOAT!

[@samstocks6836]

I assume this won’t be talked about becuase a lot of comments on the videos but in kayfabe can we just focus on the fact Adam pierce in story is the worse boss ever treated drew like shit despite his valid reasons for being upset allowed no Dallas to murder people and gave him and the rest a contract as a result and he keeps screwing over wrestlers to the point that they attack everyone so you come to work at raw and have to worry about being put out for months by someone pissed of with pierce you can get murdered by the Wyatt 6 or get screwed out of titles by refs and he does nothing

[@jaredsmith7612]

American Made has the worst theme in WWE right now.

[@yngreezidachamp]

Can u tell me why you like Gunther so much? He is so boringly cliché to me.. large stiff eastern European terminator.. they always have 1 of those (rusev, kozlov..etc..) .. he's gotten the most accolades.. but I can't for the life of me see why.. Kaiser is the better version of the bond/die hard villain

[@subgum3403]

Central euro he is a true ring general so many ways to win, we works the ring and the crowd old school style. Big strong agile great talker. Total package.

[@kidneystonermusic]

Rhea and Priest are FOR SURE in the wrong here. Rhea most of all. She treated Dom like a shitty pet for this whole time.

[@Wrestle_Kingdom]

None of them victims all of them are bad guys

[@tedevelynmosby6944]

I’m going to miss Logan Paul as champion hopefully he isn’t gone for too long long I find him very entertaining in ring and as a personality ( idc if that gets me hate )

[@DSIkonz]

Oh snap, my take made the thumbnail! That's what's up ☝🏾😁

[@stevenmain4958]

filler berlin ppv card started for raw.

[@DudeGuyBroGuy]

Bronson Reed is the male Nia Jax. Boring ass wrestling and i dont get why they both get a push.

[@nikeok3298]

Quick reminder that Prist did this MitB thing with Balor, because Priest had open challenge match 1 week after Rollins won title, in which he specifically asked Balor to not interfere, because he just wanted to see how good he actually is. Balor not only did interfere, but with his "help" he accedently cost Priest winning title. If Balor didn't interfere in that match Priest literally would'we been champion 1 week after Night of the Champion. Balor start this not Damien

[@codeecomah5920]

Carrion Cross just doesn't have it. Hes a charisma vacuum..

[@grabsak]

I still don't buy what Gunther is selling. Don't care about his boring gimmick. Hopefully Papa H can turn it around cause as of right now, I think it was a mistake to put the belt on him.

[@Keeperodd]

Best male wrestler in the world. Def not a mistake to put the championship on him.

[@deathbat93rn]

I feel like you’re the odd one out here. People love Gunther cus he’s a great worker in ring and feels like an old school heel.

[@grabsak]

@deathbat93rn I like his in ring work. I just could care less about anything he has to say. He hasn't had a rivalry that made me care about him.