Ups & Downs: WWE Raw Review (Jul 15)

Our WWE Raw review as Simon Miller recaps Sheamus vs. Bronson Reed, Sonya Deville vs. Zelina Vega, Damian Priest vs. Braun Strowman, Zoey Stark and Shayna Baszler vs. Kayden Carter and Katana Chance, Jey Uso vs. Dominik Mysterio, Sami Zayn vs. Ilja Dragunov, Rhea Ripley challenging Liv Morgan, Chad Gable calling out Bo Dallas and the Wyatt Sicks and more.
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[@SirGenesis206]

Damien Priest was hilarious most of this episode. Loved it. “Dude, you went to prison. He can’t talk to you like that.” actually made me laugh out loud.

[@bbsy1]

Or when he told Dom that Rhea was Dom’s woman and the idiot went back to Rhea and said it to her lol!

[@paradoxr.n.o8688]

​@@bbsy1😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@paradoxr.n.o8688]

Lol

[@anthonyturner6399]

Priest showed more personality this episode than his entire run as world champion so far and I’m here for it. It actually felt good to finally be able to cheer for him and his dynamic with Rhea is very interesting rn.

[@kevinleedenman]

One of my favorite things about current WWE is that it looks like every superstar is having a damned good time every week

[@mrrobluxo2369]

Fr with Vince McMahon everyone was a walking corpse

[@jessebunnell6442]

Totally agree and I love it

[@tomseville2345]

Thought Bo would have some ring rust, but seeing his bumps when The Creeds attacked him, I'm looking forward to his eventual matches with them and Chad. Also, his "yeah,yeah,yeah" tribute to Harper/Brodie was pretty cool...

[@alano9964]

He didnt do much, basically fell.

[@ChrisLT]

I watched Jey's "holllllah" clip more times than I can count. This felt like the Rhea Ripley episode, she was all over this show and it was fantastic.

[@philipbickham7551]

@@ChrisLT true

[@DamianGshow]

Carlito is the new Ron Simmons "thas coo" "not cool" and that's it lol

[@oliveira7860]

also "seems pretty hard to me" last week

[@paradoxr.n.o8688]

Damn 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@BranniganCarter]

I’m surprised Adam Pierce and Nick Aldis haven’t started chain smoking. Bron Brekker, Drew, The Wyatts and the Bloodline terrorizing their roster every week is hilarious 🤣

[@skullguy4863]

Adam might come out of retirement and we may get Pierce vs Drew down the line

[@keeshawnjohnson9553]

@@skullguy4863potentially but what’s to gain frm it tho?

[@louisesmith8337]

I like that idea u may be on to something ​@@skullguy4863

[@dankbuds4203]

@@skullguy4863 not scrap daddy maybe!

[@anciltom7098]

😂😂😂

[@Chriskey83]

Rowan deserves something this good after the spider in the cage gimmick. Promo of his life.

[@Joellikespie]

We don’t talk about that

[@j.b.gruberiiiesq6582]

That NEVER happened lol. Just like HBK stayed retired and never wrestled again after 2010

[@Joellikespie]

@@j.b.gruberiiiesq6582 exactly

[@isaiahedmonson5832]

I foget all about that i remember he was buddys with bryan

[@rwhellborn669]

I also love so much that they gave him back a oversized hammer like the Bludgeon Bros days (which I LOVED)

[@aymaanchowdhury81]

We need that Seth vs Drew vs Punk mic interaction again

[@KaylohDaAngel]

Soooooooooo…. No mention of Zelina’s, “I couldn’t hear anything past your forehead” comment? 😂😂

[@MobiousDick-yu2ch]

They probably would of if she wasn't a jobber

[@VegazParrelli1981]

I was looking for that too 😂

[@JokerVoorhees13]

The Erick Rowan segment should’ve gotten the golden up. Easily the best segment on Raw

[@Shadowslayer7109]

I may be alone on this, but last night made me more invested in Damien Priest than the rest of his run so far

[@garyblackburn3080]

Same man. Or last night was just the proving point for me. Either way….really diggin Priest right now. And as awesome as Gunther as champion will be….Idk if I want him to beat Priest for it.

[@rahulmcintyre2553]

I don't know how many Raw episodes is my favourite of the year. This Raw was another one. Can't wait for SummerSlam.

[@joshuawainaina8103]

Fax

[@sergioboss96]

Why did Rhea give me Alcina Dimitrescu vibes when she was looking like a maniac? ❤❤❤😂😂😂

[@ronald-xs7sp]

Huh?

[@sharkhenry8010]

I mean I get it.

[@_vikram]

Ahh, Lady dimitrescu. The one who is sought after in the gaming community

[@labbaby189]

I don't know who that is, but that definitely sounds like someone Rhea would inspire.

[@isaac7690]

@@labbaby189Look it up.

[@pt5728]

It’s like my mind was sent a notification because something told me to check if it was uploaded yet and here we are😂

[@chrisford7909]

You forgot that priest was edging jey on saying that he believes Mami is single.....😂😂😂

[@dawn5529]

Rowan's segment brought tears to my eyes😢. I really felt his heartbreak of losing two of his Wyatt Family brothers

[@Janthdanl]

I really don’t see dom turning on Rhea. I think this is all livs plan to get Rhea to look the other way from the true turncoats: Finn and JD

[@spookywalda]

Saaaaaaaaame. Dom is being set up as the patsy bc he's so naive and gullible lol

[@heart7773]

Plus, in real life, Rhea& Dom are so close. They love traveling together and doing all types of BTS stuff together in places like Puertylo Rico, Australia, etc(check youtube) if they split, they xant travel together anymore.

[@LordPupazz]

If the Rhea / Liv match at Hot Wrestlemania doesn't also include a battle for custody of Dirty Dom someone has missed a trick. Tickle everyone's 'member-berries with some good old nostalgia and GWFL and also have two of the women's division's top stars totally beat the ship out of each other. Come on WWE, you have to make it happen!

[@matthewcouch6070]

When Rhea gave in to Dom during Raw I felt like a disappointed dad and I don’t even got kids lmao

[@SevanElevan]

I’m not convinced Gunther is gonna beat Priest. To me if WWE wants fans to treat Priest as a main eventer, they need to give him a legit, big win at a PLE

[@QAZ-OMEN]

I'm "fearing" the same thing. Hopefully, GUNTHER at least wins the match, if not the championship to prolong this

[@eagleleft]

I'm happy either way. It's gonna be a banger and could explore more of Gunther's character

[@citizensane4387]

That Liv…she’s a rascal 🤣🤣🤣

[@Mike6BITW]

The Thunder Blomb of Blue 😂😂😂.. I'm actually crying

[@anthonyturner6399]

Kayden and Katana are legit the best tag team on the roster men’s or women’s division and I wish they got to show that more often. That women’s tag match last night was easily the best match of the night to me and it was because of those double team maneuvers.

[@echendrixt144]

yeah saw them live in december and they i was happily surprised to be entertained by them, after that show i was always excited to see them

[@stephenmorton6764]

Simon give yourself a Golden Up and keep smashing it.

[@nielsen295]

I love preist basically feeding dom what to say just to make things worse lol.

[@KaylohDaAngel]

Detective Gable is CRAZY work!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kellycarpenter5153]

Simon Miller!! How could you not mention the guy in the front row wearing your "Warm Fuzzy Feeling In My Tum Tum" shirt?? The self promotion plug was right there!! That guy deserves an UP!

[@SACosby-lp5td]

I actually hope Liv wins at SummerSlam. Her reign is actually exciting

[@twentyoneplusvideo0472]

It’s fun, she seems fun, the whole thing is great!

[@tyrelldavis6375]

Dom went from Dirty Dom to Doghouse Dom last night lol

[@cameroncobb7439]

I always check for ups and downs before he even uploads even when I know it's way to early 😂❤ love Simon

[@beemactastic7026]

Gives a whole new meaning to the commercial line "Where's the beef?"

[@enothewonderdog]

Priest walking through shot laughing at Dom was brilliant. Had me in stitches.

[@psychorabbitt]

That segment with Jey, Dom, and Priest had me rolling. That being said, when Jey was saying he wanted to holllaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa at Rhea I was like, "Man, aren't you married with kids?"

[@riotd.r.8363]

Dude, Rowan almost had me crying.

[@HistorysRaven]

The Wyatt Sick6 is probably one of the best things WWE has done for years. Yes, they are absolutely horrifying, but that's the beautiful thing about the horror genre. It allows us to explore ourselves and our darkest moments. And seeing these five talk about their darkest moments and going through their grief will help others get through similar situations or feel comfortable enough to get help.

[@tomseville2345]

Katana, Kayden and Lyra heroically running in to....kneel down and check on Zelina looked ridiculous and made them look totally ineffectual, almost as if they were scared to fight the heels (which would seem to make sense considering Shayna and Sonya's MMA training/careers, but that is NOT how you book babyfaces in kayfabe)...

[@tomseville2345]

I love how they had Maxxine ("Taylor *Not So* Swift") be the one to inform Chad that everyone knows who Howdy is...

[@aymaanchowdhury81]

Sheamus got def rebeld. So sad to see

[@tcpagan3464]

WHAT???

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

Good episode overall with some confusing booking here and there. I'm excited to watch Simon's take as always. I'm hoping he saw the guy in the "Warm & Fuzzy" shirt!

[@SimonMillerYT]

Oh man. I didn’t 😢. Where was that?

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

@@SimonMillerYT front row, just right of center. I noticed him wearing it about half way through the show but I'm sure he was wearing it through the whole show :)

[@sfennig06]

I for sure was wearing it the whole show. 😂

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

@@sfennig06 that's awesome! We definitely saw you last night :)

[@CadJuice]

Man.. When Eric said, "Just when I thought I had it all together.." that was real.. that emotion was so real.. That hurt so much to watch.. Just made me want to go and give the man a big hug, because I felt everything he said..

[@LoudNoiseProductions]

Seth is gonna be a special guest referee.

[@mightypeach100]

Yes I’ve been saying this after last night the refs can say they won’t work any of Drew’s matches clearing the way for Seth referee the match

[@LoudNoiseProductions]

@mightypeach100 if I was a betting man I would say Seth cost Punk the match. Similar to how Shawn Michaels cost the Undertaker against Brett Hart.

[@ProgrammedForDamage]

​@@LoudNoiseProductions I think that'd be the best result on all fronts.

[@twentyoneplusvideo0472]

@@LoudNoiseProductionsone can hope that’s exactly what they do.

[@paradoxr.n.o8688]

Wyatt 6 is goated right now

[@jackwebster9246]

I thought we'd get a shot of the parking lot with a pile of security guards. Pearce has a job next week! Poor guy gonna need a holiday

[@anthonyturner6399]

Def felt like a missed opportunity, Adam Pearce walking into the hall way to like 5-6 of his security laid out on the floor, then he starts to panic and tries to get more help but it’s to late as the camera pans to breaker in the Aisle way.

[@Hammer5pank]

Today’s my birthday! Can I get an up!?! 🎉🎉❤

[@kyreeseclarke805]

Happy Birthday

[@philipbickham7551]

Happy to see Raw ups and downs back for the Raw after my birthday

[@mariom6368]

Happy birthday 🎉

[@deantaelong720]

Happy birthday Mate

[@philipbickham7551]

@@mariom6368 thank you

[@cameroncobb7439]

Happy birthday friend

[@tomseville2345]

The Thunder Blomb Of Blue... 🤣🤣

[@ProgrammedForDamage]

Second week in a row we had Sheamus react to the previous segment. I was laughing out loud where he looked into the camera and said to Dom, "Welcome to the doghouse, fella!"

[@BB-ed4om]

I would’ve never remembered that specific interaction with Eddie and Chyna. Cool that people caught that.

[@Mightywhite13]

Can Military Veterans get a GOLDEN UP!

[@SirGenesis206]

Simon didn’t bring down the crime counter for Rhea… disappointed. 😂😂 As soon as she said I immediately thought “bring it down“.

[@strtr881]

It so sad that the best moment of the show was not on tv, Jey telling backstage that he would take reah to Waffle House because "even if its cheap its good", that might have been the funniest thing I have seen in wrestling in years

[@BB-ed4om]

Liv specifically said “I’m a screamer” she’s de-aging back into a 20 year old 😂

[@TheDragonKiller90]

in the rowan interview as he said "who would've missed me , i'm just rowan" killed me that hit hard😢

[@RiggsHB]

"Gunther died!" Wtf. 😂 I lost it.

[@brandonmccarver6800]

Im calling it now. Rhea isnt getting that belt at Hot Wrestlemania lol Dom Dom gonna muck it up, guaranteed! 😅

[@tompatchak8706]

Rear Ripley definitely isn’t winning it back, but Dominic Mysterio is turning on her to align with Morgan completely

[@jessebunnell6442]

Chad Gable is KILLING it and me right now! 😆🤣😆🤣😆

[@tomseville2345]

Loved Sheamus shouting "Welcome to the dog house, Fella!" into the camera at Dom after his first backstage segment with Rhea had aired on the screen...

[@YoshiTatsu1]

Liv/dom/Rhea is one of the best storylines going since Roman left

[@RumRunneerFilms]

One Big Sob? Didn't that used to be Big Show's gimmick?

[@tomseville2345]

No, sir. I think you'll find he was a "Big Nasty Bastard"... 🤣🤣🖐🖐

[@tcpagan3464]

nope his was "one big nasty bastard"

[@Dr_1212]

Simon 👍

[@thephantom8342]

Simon,you make wrestling fun. Your commentary on these matches is Spot on and i rotflmao everytime i watch ups and downs. Simon Miller for lead Commentator on WWE Raw!!💯‼️

[@CH-ju8zt]

8:38 YES WE DO!

[@johnpittsii7524]

Thanks for the review Simon ❤

[@ronald-xs7sp]

Good morning, Simon!

[@immortalsharpshooter9386]

Cm punk vs drew McIntyre needs to be hell in a cell

[@heatherdeans7899]

They could have Dominik be swerved _now_ but I really hope he and Liv have been working together the entire time. It would really boost Dominik to the next level as a heel if it turns out he's had everyone fooled for months.

[@siddharthsharmaBelieve]

Damien Priest, Solo Sikoa, LA knight,Nia Jax, Liv Morgan needs more than their opponents to have the titles at the end of SummerSlam. What I think WWE will do at SummerSlam: Gunther, Cody, Logan Paul, Nia Jax, Rhea Ripley, Bron Brekkar What I think WWE should be at SummerSlam: Damien Priest, Solo Sikoa, La knight, Nia Jax, Liv Morgan, Bron Brekkar

[@eliousley220]

Solo?? Dude is not ready to carry the title yet, lmao no way.

[@jasonragland3033]

I need that OG “Wizard in the sky” shirt 😂

[@johnny333X2]

Great show. Glad I could stay awake for the whole episode

[@knightofthefallen7416]

Do you think Pat McAfee watches Ups and Downs? He was quoting Simon about Man Meat on the Shamus match.

[@sergio.h1985]

I love how grounded in reality the Wyatt6 is being done. It's slow burn, the wrestles themselves come out to fight and not their alter egos, which means that it has legs and there is room for it to grow into potential titles holding, not supernatural stuff. Good!

[@twentyoneplusvideo0472]

It’s 5 members (eventually 6) each getting 2 weeks of interviews, you might not see them in ring until Mania.

[@JediAtticus509]

No knocks on what we did get to see, but those of us who have to catch the next-day replay on Hulu didn't get to see any of Kayden, Katana, Lyra, Shayna, Zoey, or Sonya. What was that I was hearing about the women's division? Anyway, thanks for the great recap work, Simon.

[@matttillyer8046]

Funny how the still played Brons music after even though he was escorted out. Adam Pearce should have words with who's on music audio lol

[@iangcunningham]

Bron Breakker vs. Ilja Dragunov vs. Sami Zayn at Hot Wrestlemania is going to be the match of the year. An athletic freak and 2 of the best in ring guys in the world...no way this won't be a 5 star classic.

[@andymcfly]

Lol it won't be

[@SangTran-ki4gb]

The Wyatt6 should be the main event of this Raw, we all know the IC match will end with a DQ

[@TheArmase]

First time I got goosebumps 2 times in one show .. thank you Bo!

[@BobbyCrosthwaite]

Simon as always gets the golden up

[@thegantz87]

Proud ticket holder on board of the Zoey Stark train 🎯

[@huskerfanman]

I want to be first in line.

[@isaiahedmonson5832]

Me too

[@tomseville2345]

The ending reminded me of WM 33, when Taker didn't know Roman was doing the Warrior deal with running the ropes back-and-forth, and just had to stand there looking confused...

[@thebatmanwhoposts9600]

Liv has been the MVP of WWE for me this year her mic skills and character work have been excellent. I hope she remains champion for a long time.

[@matthewcorsino6998]

I’m happy to see that a big pay-per-view is going to have a world title match with the future stars.

[@brownfox4995]

Inserts Dusty lisp * What are we supposed to do with the beef ?

[@ntheyezimba5856]

Simon please bring back Simon the puppet 😂😂 big up.

[@johnbernaudo7631]

Thirty minute ups and downs dayyyum.

[@chrismatthias3088]

Drew Vs Punk - Seth as Special Ref. A feisty one for sure.

[@mattbeier2580]

When Gable had Bo in the corner beating on him , Bo was laughing, and then he said, "Yeah ,Yeah, Yeah ...... then said to Gable there you are .

[@Mrdonjuliothewicked]

When Gunther first won KOTR, i thought no way he wasnt gonna win at summerslam, but it kinda seems like after the past few weeks, itll be Damian surprisingly winning. Gunther's speech about Damian, the announcers making it known Damian hasnt lost a singles match since January, Damian mentioning Gunther doesnt have heart, the only people who have beat gunther are, Ilja, Chad Gable via count out, Sami Zayn, Cody Rhodes eliminating him from the rumble twice, and Bron Breakker. And those are all some of the biggest "i got heart" people in this industry.

[@Kenakes]

We Need A 3 Types of Beef Shirt 😅😂

[@heart7773]

Wow, you got that final thing with Rhea and Dom waaaaaay wrong. She wasn't yelling oimut him and already softened

[@kennethclardy4352]

Simon! Can you make stickers of your T-shirt designs?

[@tomseville2345]

I knew they needed to make Gunther vs Damian personal to get it some much-needed heat as a SummerSlam WH title match, but I wasn't expecting THAT; it's like how Simon describes his relationship with his parents... 🤣🤣😬😬😥😥

[@slasure-]

we want NXT ups and downs simon

[@johnbennett7863]

Very good raw love the whole show Simon Miller is the man

[@olenafm]

Loving Carlito

[@wethepeoplewolfpack4233]

Yes, Simon, I never miss one, if I did, I'd be curled up in a corner twitching and lost. Also, please bring back AEW Collision ups and downs, thanks.

[@DuskullAtDusk]

Wondering if Simon noticed the "warm and fuzzy feeling in my tumtum" shirt in the crowd... behind Cole and Pat at some point I believe

[@bigmichael7751]

Monday was Raw lit 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@akashsanghvi9017]

Bro , the thumbnail 😂

[@philipbickham7551]

2+2=Patato

[@tomseville2345]

Patato? 🤣🤣

[@roberttharpejr7828]

Great show I saw this live