Ups & Downs: WWE Raw Review (May 22)

[@Dreinalus]

Judging by SImon's shiner, Brock also ambushed him on the way into work too!

[@susanmcavoy9213]

🤣😂🤣

[@ajtaylor8750]

Simon is the true star of WhatCulture Wrestling. Whenever he posts a video up, especially these Ups & Downs, they're always a banger. The true workhorse of the channel.

[@eldiabloloco1977]

I swear give this man a championship

[@ShieldYoung]

Yes one of the things I wait for Monday Wednesday and Friday

[@GLJosh]

@@eldiabloloco1977 The Golden Up Championship?

[@eldiabloloco1977]

@GL Josh yessir let’s try to will it into existence

[@adamw9903]

Theyre all good

[@sisekelovasilogiannis1580]

Triple H: Remember when you destroyed the throne? Cody: How many times must I apologize 🥺😭 😂😂

[@brandoncochran5318]

Haha, I imagine Cody will retire from wwe in about 15 years, and 70 year old Trips will be like "hall of fame eh?... remember the throne?"

[@QAZ-OMEN]

The answer everytime it's asked is , atleast 1 more time

[@wstine79]

Becky Lynch referencing the Trish Stratus dog segment and her saying, "Welcome to the big time, b****. Woof woof" definitely gets a bark bark UP.

[@chadharger9323]

Beth is the Seth of the women's division.

[@ShieldYoung]

​@@chadharger9323pheonix??

[@tomseville2345]

I loved it too. I'm just upset she didn't bring up Trish being bound and gagged in the basement. One of my favourite angles/visuals of all time...

[@notoriousmigz2427]

@@ShieldYoung no, meant Becky Lynch.

[@ShieldYoung]

@@notoriousmigz2427 I know I was Just having fun

[@trevortshepangmashigo7718]

Brock was so great on today's raw. When he said to Mustafa Ali "get a life kid" I died😹. Mustafa was giving a great promo too 😹

[@BraghDaMan]

How to terribly book a great talent 101. None of that needed to happen to establish Brock and they could have let Mustafa be funny on his own somehow. It was just to bury Mustafa for no reason.

[@varenoftatooine2393]

​@BraghDaMan that didn't bury him, it was just Brock being an asshole

[@boyankovachev7982]

@@BraghDaMan Geez, luv. While I enjoy and appreciate Ali's talent, and I agree that what Brock did wasn't needed, this is not burying someone, the promo was great and made him shine, even with what happened in the end. One love ❤

[@user-hx4le1vn2c]

@@boyankovachev7982 honestly, Internet fans do not know what burying is in 2023

[@brandonearl175]

No I literally died lol

[@badonkeykong7506]

I think it's worth mentioning how much the crowd were chanting for Otis. That was great.

[@puttmanftw765]

I was there last night Otis was probably getting the loudest cheers of the night and he was loving it. Also rhea and dom chants were going crazy not sure if it made it on the broadcast tho.

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

Becky refencing the Trish "bark like a dog" moment was my favorite moment of the whole night.

[@clintonbungart4415]

My condolences to Bertie the Beer Barrel. Just hanging out with his friends in the back... no one deserves that.

[@boyankovachev7982]

This is one of the biggest reasons why I love Simon's community. Not only is he brilliant in coming up with great bits, but so is the audience in keeping them alive, and even growing the mythos when Simon isn't able to because he has had a match less than 2 days before that. One love ❤

[@johnremp3470]

He missed out on calling it Barry... brown down.

[@susanmcavoy9213]

😥 Praying you will rest ;peacefully.

[@chadharger9323]

Nobody is talking about the biggest thing that happened last night? ALPHA ACADEMY WON A MATCH!

[@Diamondelle84]

I hope Cody turns up wearing a cast and pulls a Cowboy Bob Orton 😈

[@23lacross]

They shoulda just made Paul eligible to appear on both shows because it makes sense. He does backstage stuff too.

[@susanmcavoy9213]

I see enough of him on one shows, ad thay's more than enough for me.

[@ramsolo8819]

@@susanmcavoy9213 nobody cares about a woman’s opinion on a great man

[@gorgusan]

Gary the garage door! I'm not sure I ever heard that one before. Simon making us laugh 30 seconds into the video (actually before that with the puppet attack). Up! lol

[@TheJLWilson]

Brock telling Mustafa Ali to "get a life kid" was hilarious.

[@Unipetricorn]

I think the story will be that Heyman had Brock attack Cody, without Roman knowing anything about it. Then later this year, that will be revealed, with Heyman's reasoning being that he didn't think that Roman could beat Cody again. That will be the beginning of the end of Roman and Heyman being together.

[@jojo_the_wise_sage]

that would be swell if they drop some sort of hints of this. without any buildup it will not only feel undeserved, but also ppl are confused on why brock is attacking cody and without any story theyre getting angryy

[@coreysnider6418]

@@jojo_the_wise_sage the story is still going on lmao if Brock just disappears without ever saying anything then they can be mad

[@dawanmthompson8545]

Idk outside of his recent troll shirt “Life isn’t fair… and still 👆🏾” Roman BL shirt only had him and Paul on it so idk if he’ll part ways with Roman

[@ssj_tjd_1356]

@@jojo_the_wise_sagethe only hint they dropped was from this episode. Beginning of the show

[@Lg_Lantern]

The only reason I watch,whatculture's channel is for Simons videos. This guy is immensely entertaining

[@tylersmith7369]

But can we get a little shoutout for Shotzi's suicide dive? Thing of beauty.

[@derekfogel7682]

Simon you are the absolute best! You being so much joy and laughter to everybody and we can’t thank you enough!

[@therandyness]

Maybe I'm wrong but I could have swore that WWE already put Raquel and Shotzi in a tag before. I think it was right before Shotzi teamed up with Natalya.

[@silverwolf2761]

Yes they were. I remember Raquel being in the tank. Wasn't that long ago. I like Raquel but man do they need some character development. She is great in ring. Give people a reason to cater. Worried about same thing happening with Zoey Stark

[@MrMajesticMajesty]

@@silverwolf2761 They focus all their eggs on the mens division so it just trickles down and puts the women with no time to even have a character to develop ://

[@michaelhruska5870]

It actually makes sense to go back to them because they came together due to Baszler and Rousey

[@_justinblizzle]

@@michaelhruska5870yea Rhonda and Shayna was brutalizing them just a few months ago

[@Geneticlyinsane1]

I cant be the only 1 that heard that track playing during the Rolins segments that mashed the crowed singing his theme with the Night Of Champions music and thought it sounded amazing

[@DJDoubleCee]

At this point, I’m surprised they haven’t made the Cody/Lesnar match at Night Of Champions a No Holds Barred match

[@kanezagar5780]

They probably do on Friday

[@kanezagar5780]

Brand split clearly doesn't matter for shit

[@dornomac]

Yeah, unsanctioned match

[@randomfamily4384]

It's the pg s

[@theape6778]

My guess is that they're gonna do a trilogy. Cody stole the first one, Brock is gonna take it at Saudi Arabia and then they finish the feud at SummerSlam w a stipulation

[@CH-ju8zt]

Trish is the #1 Heel, put the dang title of her!

[@tamzidmohsinkhan3333]

Brock injuring Cody's arm gives me a flashback of Brock injured Undertaker's arm backstage 21 years ago

[@mikedelvalle931]

I do not like that this moment is legally able to drink. I'm too close to 40 to think of this hahaha

[@citizensane4387]

“Night of Champions” premium live event starting at 1pm. …seems it should be called the “Afternoon of Champions”…😂lol

[@dragoback7366]

watching Simon`s ups and downs is curing my depression

[@andrewatuahene3234]

I agree with Simon about Apollo Crews , he gets treated like a jobber his first time around and then he goes to NXT to rebuild himself all in order to come back and be in limbo again Apollo Crews can be World Champion just give him a program and push him that's it

[@Joker-jg4vd]

I feel like he shouldn’t have lost to dom at all.

[@JordanODash]

He won both the US title 2x and the intercontinental title 2

[@andrewatuahene3234]

@@JordanODash true true but he deserves better he needs to be in he main event picture.

[@_justinblizzle]

It was embarrassing… w or w/o Rhea it’s no way he should’ve lost that bout

[@michelnewcomb9860]

Simon, you got one of the names wrong in the Brock-Cody segment. That was local talent Kenny Keg that was used to break Rhode's arm.

[@thatblindtekkenwarrior1177]

I know people think we need an explanation from Brock. But he doesn't seem like the kind of guy that goes around explaining his actions. That would seem out of character. The kind of thing that Paul Heyman would do for him, but he doesn't have a Paul Heyman. So I don't see him doing it himself.

[@MelodicQuest]

I think Triple H has intentionally kept himself off tv since he became head of creative. I think it's great that he's picking his screentime carefully as to not overshadow the rest of the talent.

[@susanmcavoy9213]

Or huave us get tired of him.

[@danw4490]

Raw is awesome and Simon makes the ups and downs great every time!

[@gift_realg]

Let's go I look forward to the Adam Copeland lines every U&Ds

[@guardianbeardizer6361]

Why was the draft even a thing? Everyone from each show keeps on going wherever they want at anytime they want

[@Dosenfieber]

Every time you mention „Edge, not Adam Copeland“ I laugh a bit mor, just love your content ❤️

[@bizzlelianpaw2916]

This was one of the best Raws in a long time! Cody has gone up to Mega Star status in my books. Dominik is the future No Doubt. I think they should keep him unbeaten all through a decent US Title run. Have him take the belt from Theory or something. Great show this week!!

[@kierangill5856]

Do you know how ridiculous you sound lool dominik is no future...the guys an embarrassment to the mysterious name smh, as bad as theory, cody..and roman....no talent, no mic skills and incredibly sloppy....

[@kanyantaanthony-mk5ij]

The con'dom💀😂😂

[@user-fk6wl9mq1f]

Anyone noticed that the arrow at the end said it was for smackdown and not raw? Simon gets a down for not editing that part but gets a golden up for his reviews. Also I think there was supposed to be a third down based off what I saw

[@desdinovvilla-lobos]

I saw that. I also saw that the text for this video says, "Our WWE SmackDown review as Simon Miller talks about Ricochet vs. Bronson Reed, Zoey Stark vs. Candice LeRae, Brock Lesnar attacking Cody Rhodes, Alpha Academy vs. The Viking Raiders, Finn Bálor vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Raquel Rodriguez vs. Sonya Deville, a Becky Lynch and Trish Stratus contract signing, Dominik Mysterio vs. Apollo Crews, Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens and Matt Riddle vs. Imperium and much more." I don't think Simon does the video editing or puts the videos up. This is a WhatCulture issue.

[@boyankovachev7982]

Yea, that's not on Simon. Usually it's Phil Chambers who edits these videos. But also, mistakes do happen, they are just human, so we shouldn't expect them to be perfect, especially given the fact that this is free content. One love ❤ P.S. Please don't tell me you really think that he has that background in reality and is really placing the counter and the arrow at the end behind him.

[@user-fk6wl9mq1f]

@@boyankovachev7982 no I know it is a editing thing. Honestly usually it is so good though that I noticed the mistakes since they are few and far between. Y

[@anthonysmall6167]

Not to worry Simon. Broken bones heal quickly in WWE😂😂😂

[@barrysmith4610]

Trish certainly was on full display last night loolll

[@alexschletzbaum1815]

Can we ask ourselves why we didn't let Brock have the mic more often. He literally never needed Paul when he has nothing but masterpieces whenever he's on the mic lately

[@ShieldYoung]

This Raw felt so different story flow was awesome New stories are starting not perfect but good and hopeful

[@susanmcavoy9213]

I "think" (I try doing that once in awhile 🙄)

[@TheRedOctoberProject]

Am I the only one noticing the shiner? I don't see any other comments about it and I'm wondering if I'm going crazy 😅 Also, maybe I'm misremembering my wrestling history but I feel like this episode might have taken inspiration from the Dusty/Flair feud. I seem to remember a point in that storyline where the Four Horsemen broke Dusty's arm and he was going to try to fight Flair anyway. But again, that was based on my memory of what I've seen about that feud, which was before my time.

[@carlb5558]

Broke it in the parking lot with a baseball bat. I had flashbacks too.

[@srinathmurali8859]

Simon Appreciation ❤❤❤❤❤

[@captain-cold-muddy]

Anyone else notice the Smackdown Logo behind arrow?

[@LudoLewis]

Simon, keep being you 💙

[@Buzzard095]

Hook and his fabulous hair walked off so hard, it gave Simon a black eye. 😂

[@solascriptura-e7t]

"Gunther was outside playing Nintendo...." Damn, Simon: this man is comedic gold.

[@jkhirvela]

Another good showing for Con-Dom. He is a ex-con and his father should have used one.

[@dexxpheonixgameonpointtv]

Best Lesnar thing ever. The spot with Ali.😂😂

[@Jeff.fl0w]

I don’t like how the fan were happy to see Brock break Cody arm

[@keepitfuknmetal]

I’m glad Riddle seems to be doing better, and I think he’s being treated just right too. He still gets to keep his stoner comedy act with him, but you put him in the ring and he’s a legit threat, despite the fact he’s not as big as some of the other guys. It’s almost like he’s an actual MMA fighter and BJJ black belt or something.

[@raspberry7571]

He was an MMA fighter Cam

[@boyankovachev7982]

@@raspberry7571 r/wooosh

[@susanmcavoy9213]

I read a while ago that the other guys in the locker room consider Riddle to be the toughest of them all.. That kid can take a bad beating and keep going.

[@keepitfuknmetal]

@@raspberry7571 yeah man, that’s uh…that’s kinda what I said. Maybe the wording confused you a little tho, all good bro.

[@raspberry7571]

@@keepitfuknmetal I missed the sarcasm homie. My b I suppose

[@shaunfoulk7049]

RAW last night 🌃 was wacky AF. I can't wait to see what Simon Miller has to say about it. Let's Up 👆 those Downs 👇for Monday night 🌃 RAW.

[@robertstarks3889]

A proper fude with Fin and Shin would be great

[@davidholden3386]

Simon's Ringside has more characters than the Firefly Funhouse 😂

[@mark2kariuki862]

a very great episode of raw😏, brock attacking cody backstage and the ring was great, Bronson reed vs ricochet was good, zoey stark vs candice was good, nakamura vs balor was great, hyping seth vs aj, alpha academy vs viking raiders was entertaining, ko sami and riddle vs imperium was another great match and triple h and cody rhodes segment was fantastic and becky and trish status was a great sement, and great show 10/10👊😁

[@ThaRealWorld]

Dom & Finn get the tag titles while Damo gets a win over Gunther, who is going to go after the World Championship

[@nightflame69]

I want AJ to win this title

[@karnage2948]

Same here and whilst I know it’s unlikely I have a little more hope since Seth’s suppose to be filming a movie soon. But still unlikely.

[@levy9595]

​@Karnage29 Seth's filming the movie right now. It's why instead of him actually being on raw the last few weeks they've had the interview video stuff. He's in the new captain America movie.

[@Christiantheforestdweller]

My TV is currently out so this is super helpful before night of champions

[@tamzidmohsinkhan3333]

Gunther vs Matt Riddle needs to happen at MITB

[@caveman7854]

As long as Gunther wins yes. He tanked that knee

[@silverwolf2761]

Yes but will be just another loss for Riddle. Probably better if they can get a Brit or Brit adjacent like Finn

[@ronaldbrush]

Good morning, Simon !

[@Dresden_Nova]

At one random house show in South Dakota, the Blue Thunderbomb did actually get a pin on one Star that left them in the dust.

[@MasonTheDad]

I had to rewind the end of the Crews/Mysterio match. Why’d Apollo just jump in the ring to get splashed😂

[@suneelj93]

Yes, Simon. Please show us the list with Rhea and Dom at the top somehow above Macho Man and Miss Elizabeth.

[@woodsman105]

Yeah, I don't get the Rhea and Dom thing. I like Dom as a slimy heel. But, the pairing does nothing to help Rhea's character look like a badass.

[@KingTodd4626]

Happy Tuesday

[@patrickmcgavin2245]

Simon you're weird I love it.

[@icards7986]

Great episode and i love how the show card at the end was smackdown not raw.

[@courtneycooper4905]

To be fair….Shotzi and Raquel were a tag team at one point on SD.

[@jarrettburch2477]

Yeah, I think it was a good choice for that reason. I have to agree with Simon though. They could've easily added some emotion to it, starting with Raquel not curbstomping Sonya even though there was a nuisance on the outside.

[@i.YouTuber1]

1 Corinthians 15: 1-4. I love you guys. Simon, as always, you get a golden up 💛

[@robertstarks3889]

Viking Raiders would be better served in AEW, even if they are not top teer there at least we would get to see all the cool stuff they used to do.

[@SojournerDusk]

EDITING NOTE 21:16 The graphic for the wrap up is displaying Smack Down, not RAW.

[@SomeGuy-rc2lc]

"welcome to the big time bitch. Woof woof." Was one of the best lines ever.

[@Squalltiduscloud]

I ❤ you all. Just wanted to point out that the arrow at the end spins in front of a “smackdown” logo 👀. Sorry. Thanks Simon and everyone

[@ThaRealWorld]

Cody better bring out Glock Anderson 😂

[@emj6724]

Simon I got to give it to you bro. everytime I listen to you I lose my breath laughing. you are amazing just keep rocking it buddy you are the best at this type of commentary. nobody can touch you. I give you a super duper double golden up🎉

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

They are selling the Sweet Life of Brock and Cody very well.

[@larrydenetti736]

These are great, but what would really make me warm and fuzzy in my Tum tum is seeing Simon gives ups and downs on his own wrestling! Of course no matter what, it’s not only going to get an up, it’s going to get a golden up!

[@raynardbrown2817]

Actually he sucks as a wrestler

[@georgemetcalf8763]

Gunther v Dom in a battle of unbeaten streaks. The Unstoppable Force versus the Immovable Object!

[@_jonaldjames]

Berty the Beer Barrel is a missed opportunity for Kenny O-keg-a

[@KedarOthort]

I don't know if you noticed it but right after Sami mentioned imperium and their music hit, KO turned to him and said "You know that shit was going to happen" or something like that and I thought that was funny as hell

[@ShieldYoung]

KO is on fire for last few weeks man has got that Marvel humour going

[@WhatIsItToBurn]

Trish is right to be fair.

[@sandiptiwariharrypottermov1782]

Simon 💥

[@austingood22]

There was no down out on the board for the Nikki cross thing

[@drizzie1226]

Wwe can't push everyone! I respect the hell out of Simon because he's worker. But to one worker to another, promoting is completely different

[@Sd12sx23]

True. I would be satisfied if wwe did less pushing and more getting the hell out of the way when wrestlers get over naturally.

[@tinmandw]

RAW was so good he pre emptively gave Smackdown an Up at the end of the video.

[@johnbennett7863]

Brock Lesnar was great raw was good Simon Miller i give you a golden up

[@fonzarellirell]

Rhea and Dom is parallel to Chyna and Eddie! Iykyk

[@amortisse]

I cannot stop rewatching the first six seconds of this video.

[@RohitRajput-oj9hy]

Simon for the next wwe world champion

[@804confidential]

the way HHH looked at Cody & Cody felt the energy from his stare, Cody knew right there HHH put the battery in Brock's back from Raw after Mania. Yeah this story is gonna feel like Vince McMahon & Stone Cold 🤌🏿

[@Taylorac1111]

Is that the Greensboro, NC skyline as your background??

[@JudyCK]

This might be the year of the factions and I’m all here for it

[@georgemetcalf8763]

Cody gets attacked when he showed up for work. Same thing happen to Simon, judging by his right eye?

[@drizzie1226]

Simon is definitely on point about that blue thunder bomb

[@TheBeard92]

"I want to be filled up" It was at this moment simon knew he f**ked up...

[@adambaldinger4507]

best part Alpha Academy getting the win

[@ThatsWhatSheSaid._0]

Where's ups and downs from yesterday?

[@lukemacbride2880]

Ol Trips definitely got Brock to go after Cody

[@yadielenielbellecolon982]

Thank For The Recap Video ❤️🌟🥇🏆

[@divyanshbahuguna6324]

The start of the video got me hard🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@georgespottiswood4660]

"KENNY THE KEG"😁

[@koragg4193]

I'm confused. Why is Maxxine helping Alpha Academy? Didn't she want to poach Otis to MMM ? Where are they btw?

[@NationalSportsEntertainmentNSE]

Simon is a treasure