Ups & Downs From WWE Raw (Jan 9)

Our WWE Raw review as Simon Miller talks about a Tag Team Turmoil match between The Judgement Day, The Street Profits, The Alpha Academy, The O.C. and Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin, Alexa Bliss and Uncle Howdy, Rhea Ripley vs Candice LeRae, Bobby Lashley returning, Bayley vs Michin, Kevin Owens vs Baron Corbin, The Bloodline and much more.
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[@SevenFingerDiscount]

Dom dressed up like he was goddamn Prison Mike from The Office had me in hysterics. Him spouting random prison cliches and the Judgement Day taking it 100% straight was spectacular.

[@deathsnitemaresinfullust2269]

Absolutely 😄👍

[@kevinstull8552]

I'm surprised that he also didn't say that he did not drop the soap in the prison shower 😂🤣.

[@Papzishhh1]

Whoever thought of this angle DESERVES A GOLDEN UP!!!!

[@dan7291able]

Goofy Wrestling Forever

[@carlb5558]

"Now I know how Martha Stewart feels..."

[@MDC505]

How has Dominik Mysterio became one of my favorite parts of Raw? Had me rolling with his Prison Mike impression 😂

[@4eyedike]

Perhaps because he is so dangerous he scares himself?

[@johnmerced32]

Love ups and downs! I don't watch WWE but I never miss a ups and downs so I'm up to date on what's going on! Thanks Simon! 😅

[@jjuicy155]

same for me with AEW, Simon just makes u want to watch anything

[@boyankovachev7982]

Honestly, I rarely have the time to watch an entire wrestling show, but will always watch Simon doing Ups and Downs because he is the best. And I honestly love the fact that people are watching him instead of shows from both WWE and AEW, and we can have a civil discussion about them, especially because this isn't something very common with wrestling fans. One love ❤️

[@cliffordjackson3]

@@jjuicy155FACTS.

[@Tcrror]

@@jjuicy155 Honestly, I would still try to watch Dynamite on Wednesdays and their four PPVs. Their last couple of months on TV and the last PPV were all absolutely incredible. Speaking of things I recommend watching, if time permits.... Kenny Omega vs Will Ospreay. Seriously one of the greatest matches EVER.

[@georgemetcalf8763]

Simon's enthusiasm got me back into watching.

[@michelnewcomb9860]

KO's reaction to Corbin (slumped over the turnbuckle) was too dam funny!!! 🤣

[@theonlymatthew.l]

It's sometimes hard to notice because Montez Ford is so otherworldly; but Angelo Dawkins has upped his game to an insane level...

[@chadgatlin]

WWE social media team gave you a little wink Simon! I love the way WWE is taking their time with storylines and calling audibles as they go, whether it's to please the fans or shock the fans. You just know the direction of the Zayn/Bloodline story has changed multiple times, and I'm here for it no matter where it goes.

[@blackishome7213]

It's not Bo Dallas, it's Simon Miller that's Uncle Howdy!

[@ShieldYoung]

I think it's Dominic

[@citizensane4387]

😂😂😂

[@unholyperiodza5442]

@@ShieldYoung Mah, he''s busy feuding with his father in which Karrion Kross will join forces with the Judgement Day.

[@ShieldYoung]

@@unholyperiodza5442 I'm not serious I hope you know it

[@PrototypeTay]

I give it an up.

[@TayTownRahRah]

So glad to see Simon feeling better and the skits and the nobody talks like that segment back this episode deserves a golden up

[@scxiao]

LOL the Lord of the Rings skit had me in tears laughing 😂😂😂😂 Simon you get a golden up for that one!

[@ARTPLAYSGAMES86]

And my axe ! 😂😂😂

[@spi6455]

And my ring apron!

[@CJApps87]

Rhea Ripley’s trash talking throughout the tag team matches was hilarious. She is one of the best in all of wrestling at the moment.

[@darkspartan86]

When Montez had Dom in a chokehold and said "Hi Mommy" and she said "Hi Dickhead" I lost it LMAO!!

[@hipcheck9000]

When Priest told Dom "just don't be soft" and Rhea gave him a smack ... lol

[@bbsy1]

@@darkspartan86how I miss that? lol

[@airpegasus5167]

Dom was telling the ring announcers “ I did my time” 🤣🤣

[@CarbonGod666]

Chris A no

[@ngage100]

Idk why but the "nobody talks like that" is my favorite part and I laugh every time there's a new episode

[@ThePsychojoker]

Bailey talking into an invisible mic killed me! It reminded me of the time Triple H took off an invisible shirt and Ric Flair laughed out loud seeing it

[@kiel543]

I genuinely laughed out loud very loudly when Dominic came out with that shirt. I really loved this, it was great. Fantastic Heel work .

[@dan7291able]

He's "getting" it yeah, BE silly, BE outreageous, this is what its all about!

[@aftabalam-bj6tf]

Kevin owens was gold during JBL and corbin's promo 😂😂😂

[@BrassHex]

There was about 5 or 6 Simon signs that I saw! One of them even made it on their "sign cam" and the announcer read it out loud. Love your stuff Simon, and keep up the great work!

[@thomasleerling]

Around what segment did that happen

[@robdurfee6861]

Yea I just got done watching all of Raw and didn’t hear KP or Graves mention anything about Simon or the signs, I mean it’s possible I may have missed it myself. When on the show did they mention it?

[@kevinmorin6076]

It happened live at the event during commercial break. I was there. So many Simon Miller Ups and Downs signs!

[@StephenStepz]

The fact Simon will be doing a live Ups & Downs after MITB is enough to make sure I get a ticket. So glad I live half hour away.

[@deathsnitemaresinfullust2269]

Lucky

[@KoolKeithProductions]

Are you sure that show is still happening? WWE might not even exist as we know it by next summer. I really am taking it day by day at this point 😔

[@jojomb8263]

@@KoolKeithProductions can u please stop it with this proganda against middle eastern they're good people there

[@KoolKeithProductions]

@@jojomb8263 Stop it with the propaganda against middle eastern ppl? What the hell are you talking about? I didn't even MENTION middle eastern ppl. If Disney bought WWE, ppl would be worried about the company's future because if they thought PG era WWE was bad, then wait until they see G era WWE. If NBC Universal bought WWE, then ppl would be worried about the company's future because if they didn't like long WrestleMania's in the past, then wait until they see one broadcast on NBC with about 1,000 commercials during the matches. So yes, when Saudi's buy WWE, ppl STILL have a right to be worried about the company's future, especially when they will take the company PRIVATE and get to do whatever the hell they want to do with it, including KILL IT if they feel like it.

[@jojomb8263]

@@KoolKeithProductions bruh am not reading all that tf💀

[@InvincibleYoungEmpire]

Out of all that happened on the show, want to give big props to Damian Priest for going almost 1hr in that Tag Team Turmoil match.

[@dan7291able]

He was solid, agreed

[@t_hat_f_reaking_g_uy8323]

Once again, you deserve all the love in the world Simon. For making us all feel good in our tum tums

[@dan7291able]

this 100%

[@kirksuquilanda]

watching ups and down while high is the best thing ever , simon is random with those little skits 🤣🤣

[@auglicious]

Simon I simply can't miss an episode of Ups & Downs...despite the fact I don't recall the last time I sat down to watch WWE TV. Thank you!

[@erikwadethomas3814]

Simon you can run your show however you want! We watch because we love it, don't let people bully you into making changes you don't want.

[@bane3094]

I haven't laughed at wrestling so hard in a very long time, Dominick mysterio gets a golden up.."jail changes and man" 😂

[@michaelmammay197]

I was laughing all the way through the last hour. It was so good.

[@danah7486]

I am really digging the heelification of Dominik Mysterio and his relationship with Rhea Ripley. It is probably my favorite thing about WWE these days. I am glad that Judgment Day is getting a real push and am just sad that they will likely lose to The Usos because "Creative" (Whoever runs it) refuses to let the Bloodline lose the any of their belts ever ever ever.

[@MagiaBased]

I really wish they would lose the Raw Belts to the Judgement Day

[@judshuttie70]

Me too doms killing it such a good but it's working so well but he was always going to change after serving hard time😂😂

[@Dj_CaTz1]

Well I think HHH wants to de belt them, but they had the legacy of “ undefeated “ so he was just gonna carry it out until a big event ( like wrestle mania ) to start making them lose. I mean Roman took his first lost by someone being pinned last Friday

[@kimmomac4082]

It’s a 2.0 Eddie and Chyna

[@judshuttie70]

@@kimmomac4082 kind of but it's tongue in cheek don't take it to serious it's really good fun see it as such and enjoy

[@vinceherd4889]

That ring apron skit made me snort and snot I laughed so hard my co workers think I've lost my mind thank you Simon.

[@GoddDamn]

I love you more and more after every show. Pulling out the phoenix down reference, pure genius. Well done sir, well done.

[@jondrake1977]

Ups and Downs IS the premier wrestling show on the internet. It's the main event of wrestling shows.

[@tnpyro24]

Ups and downs is cannon in the WWE universe now🎉🎉

[@autumnbriggs1035]

Simon your show is the best! Thanks for keeping wrestling fun! ❤

[@venomsnigle44]

I love Simon Miller through the ups and downs

[@racerjason2910]

Dont feel bad about your signs and the sign counter. You are the absolute best part of What Culture and often times the best part of my week. Bask in your glory Simon. You deserve the recognition for your good work.

[@stephenmorton6764]

Looks like you're feeling better Simon. Give yourself a Golden Up for another fantastic Ups and Downs

[@Jaysonluhrell]

When Priest told Dom not to be soft and then got hit by Rhea 😂😂

[@cadebrown2423]

I was there live & while it wasn’t the best show ever, it had a lot of fun moments which are needed more in wrestling

[@Zer0Brain]

shoutout to you guys cause that was the best raw crowd in a quite some time

[@kyleroush23]

Also tiny thing I loved… that dive over the ring post by Tez was something priest used in ROH. It made me smile

[@YXNSHARK]

Simon's UP!s & Downs is my favorite wrestling show on the internet fr

[@longbeachhippy694]

By the end of 2023 the arenas will be filled with " Simon give me an up " signs.

[@rikcoflores5588]

The show was great I was only confused when uncle howdy came out they went to commercial break and when they came back they said absolutely nothing about what happened during the break 😂 I was lost

[@Jaymez2012]

That Miz TV segment had me dead, man. I love the angle they're taking, making it seem like Dom is some harden criminal that went to prison for years when in reality he went to jail for a few hours, lol.

[@keenanjackson4907]

Corey Graves was so amazing when Dom was out wrestling, it was so damn entertaining

[@AmazingGuy13]

You don't know how long I have waited for something like this for Alexa Bliss. Just brilliant stuff. Love the split personalities between Goddess and Dark Alexa. Loved the flashbacks finally to Lilly and WrestleMania 37!

[@stevewallman2191]

Thank you for the surprise roll up counter loving it and everything else about the show all the love ❤

[@osmosisbless]

Simon Ups and Downs sign counter is the MVP of 2023 , UP!!

[@jckorn9148]

Bliss getting back on track is an ENORMOUS win. So glad to see it.

[@onyroo]

The Lord of the Hardest Part of the Ring skit was gold. 😂

[@aliengranpa]

As secretive as they're being with howdy, them letting the bo Dallas thing slip feels like a red herring

[@Russelshackleford]

I mean, not really, it’s him behind the mask, you can see it.

[@rezsurfer2808]

The whole Bray gimmick is horrible. It was done 4 years ago and nothing works. It's stupid. Smh hope they can end this gimmick sooner then better

[@aliengranpa]

@@rezsurfer2808 Considering Vince just sold WWE to Saudi, I bet it ends alot sooner.

[@syre.505]

10:21 are we just gonna ignore the fact that he said right at the beginning of his promo “The Champ Is Here”

[@Dbanks700]

This episode was really interesting and I loved it !!!! Golden up !!!!!

[@mattb1760]

The hardest part of the ring skits are the best things ever

[@tric5122]

This being the premiere wrestling discussion show is 100% accurate, I don't even bother w/the others anymore. Simon rules pro wresting discussion video's.

[@dan7291able]

100% , i only watch whatculture now, everyone else is a pretender

[@citizensane4387]

Jailtime Dominick…hardened by his grueling 3 hours behind bars. Somebody call Martha Stewart 😂😂😂

[@lshawn7925]

4:20 - That Ring Apron / LOTR skit is GOLD! 👆🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@lordeowstheking]

That pretty much settles it. Simon is the most important man In wrestling.

[@andrewmorrison5289]

Every time Simon waves his hands around saying "premium live event" or says tootsie toes I want to break my own fingers

[@NimaFrost]

Corbin hits K.O with a Deep Six, he kicks out. Kevin Patrick : Not many people has kicked out of that. Me : I wonder what kinda dirt he has on HHH.

[@victorianohuntington6481]

I'm so glad tjd are going to go against the bloodline and I feel like they're definitely winning since both titles aren't on the line

[@baileymcroberts1678]

I’m just gonna say, since rumble is in London, could you imagine if Simon miller was in the rumble?! Definitely not likely lol but a cool thought nonetheless

[@neildeeley4177]

The rumble isn’t in London is it

[@barrychrisp8113]

@@neildeeley4177 no, money the bank is in London

[@SimplyHumanShow]

Ups & Downs has go to be my favorite show on KZbin... I don't even watch full wrestling shows anymore, except if you mention or cover a segment that catches my attention

[@ragtaggeneral]

4:00 Simon confirmed for the rumble match

[@ez9966]

Dominik mysterio indeed change from prison. He now a character from GTA

[@spaznorcrest]

After this episode of ups and downs, I will admit that the one thing I really miss from the VKM scripted promo era is the multiple nobody talks like that segments on every UaD episode.

[@AmazingGuy13]

It looks like Alexa Bliss was wearing the same jacket she wore in the last therapy segment tonight. I loved all the subtle callbacks, the little details matter.

[@garyhen2028]

Ups and downs is the best review show on KZbin lol

[@scubasteevo7013]

I love the 'hardest part of the ring' segments. Better, I love all the cutaway gags

[@Blaksuperman88]

Simon feels better: yep, this is the greatest thing ever.

[@aniekanebito888]

Simon is a National hero. How does someone make a review show soo entertaining

[@jgibson75]

I thought it was a solid Raw and pretty much agreed with what Simon said about each segment. Prison Dom is the best. That teardrop tattoo is killing me.

[@trevorwalker6402]

That fellowship bit was amazing

[@QAZ-OMEN]

I still remember Candi vs KO from years ago

[@hailhydra91]

Dominik made me laugh so much that I was worried that I'd either choke on my lunch or it would fly out of my mouth. It was so hilarious. He looked like a mini-Konnan. Prison changes a man lol.

[@mr.lamont1420]

Solo and Theory would be a goodstory line also. Dolph sells so well. He deserves a push as well

[@airpegasus5167]

Imagine Karrion Kross & Scarlet are in the ring celebrating after a win then the lights go out. When they come back on Bray Wyatt & Alexa Bliss hit double Sister Abigail’s . Book it Hunter or Vince (He’s Back) or whoever lol .

[@BMichaelGalloway]

YES! YES! 🥰 The return of "Nobody talks like that"!! ☝️

[@sarahhapka3647]

Omg that Lord of the Rings skit was awesome! You're so funny Simon, I just love it! Lol

[@DbpLukcy]

I love simon so much his skits are gold

[@zakberliner7926]

I think the LoR Ring Apron skit was the best one yet!! Keep it up, Simon! ⬆️

[@DerangedVoices]

I see Simon is feeling much better lol. Glad you're doing better Simon, because nothing tops a healthy and energized Simon.

[@bbsy1]

I was thinking they eventually need to get Solo out of the BloodLine, but if they use him like this, then he can stay for however long it lasts. Especially now where they try to make all the members look strong, separating him may leave him worse off.

[@dan7291able]

i heard a great rumor that Solo was sent by The Rock, and he's just surveying everything and reporting it back to the "elders" lol, would be really cool

[@PIE50100]

Happy to see the Judgement Day vs. The Bloodline, the only feud I want to see more with the Bloodline is the Hurt Buisness vs. The Bloodline.

[@lukaluka4868]

Kevin Patrick and Corey Graves arguing about Domink's time in prison during tag team matches was great

[@alphatripduce]

Best hardest part of the ring skit yet

[@nathankent7003]

Simon will be on a major promotion by years end. Ride the wave my friend. Much love!

[@bubbaholmberg7057]

I need the Hurt Business, they can even add Omos to it as the background musscle. Just standing there looking intimidating.

[@the_ali_a]

I'm saying it now. Simon is the prince of Tuesday

[@not_kingkay]

Simon makes me feel all warm and fuzzy in my tum-tum.

[@brettlewislane8630]

I don’t have to worry about missing Raw or Smackdown. I know I have Simon to recap it for me

[@hojai2000]

Oh boy~~ how much I love the ring apron's skit!!! Absolute best!!!

[@DusteyeMC]

still sadge you missed my sign at dynamite in seattle, but its ok cuz you found 3 others, the love for simon is real at live events!

[@DusteyeMC]

also good to see you're feeling well enough for skits. hehehe

[@murphfinesse408]

Simon counter gonna do better than the Surprise roll up/distraction finish counters combined! Well deserved 🥹 see you in the Rumble 😅

[@geraldcobb90]

It was a lot of Simon up and downs signs in the crowd because I was at Raw

[@davidcolon3995]

Seeing The Wizard in the Sky cameo in a LotR parody, anybody else started screaming "It's Gandalf! It's Gandalf!!" 🤣🤣

[@stinkymagic9252]

omg the ring apron skits get me every time 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheSpreadCFB]

Simon and ups and downs are one of my reasons to keep watching wrestling The guy is hilarious and makes it fun. I strive to be in as good a shape as Simon U da man Simon Thank u

[@michaelgee3002]

SIMON WWE JUST SHOUTED YOU OUT🎉🎉🎉🎉 btw the skit was hilarious 😂😂😂

[@dionshare7103]

Simon I've got to admit now that your ring apron skits are getting funnier. Lord of the Rings skit was cool.

[@msibi]

TJD is such a gem hey. Dom's story was hilarious

[@DuskullAtDusk]

KO slumping in the corner was a complete mood.

[@jonathanschultesdulcimer]

Someone from backstage is watching. We just need to hear "You absolute goober!" in a promo. Probably from K.O.

[@austinh450]

I was here!!! It was my first Raw and it was amazing. Best part was Rhea mocking the turmoil opponents, or Uncle Howdy appearing.

[@dankemetick4492]

It's good to see you are feeling better!!

[@TheFantasyTyRant]

I think WWE has a mutually beneficial deal with Simon. This is why there are WAY more ups than downs lately and why WWE obviously focuses on Simon related signs. They show them as much as possible as of late, close ups and everything. They're clearly aware and I can't think of why else they'd purposefully give Simon free advertising if there wasn't a deal.