Ups & Downs: WWE Raw Review (Feb 27)

Our WWE Raw review as Simon Miller talks about Becky Lynch & Lita vs Damage CTRL, Johnny Gargano vs Otis, Bobby Lashley vs Elias , Candice LeRae vs Piper Niven, Asuka def. Carmella, Cody Rhodes vs Chad Gable, Brock Lesnar and MVP, Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa vs The Street Profits and much more.
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[@SimonMillerYT]

Hey guys! Sorry about the weird noise in the audio today. My mic and hoodie fought with each other. Apologies, though. I know it’s annoying! ❤️

[@johnsullivan3069]

𝚠𝚎𝚕𝚕 𝚠𝚑𝚘 𝚠𝚘𝚗?? 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚢 𝚍𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚎 𝚊 𝚝𝚒𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚌𝚑!!

[@goninos]

very beautiful click

[@deftfkaubgup4669]

Give the mic and hoodie a match at Wrestlemania

[@taylorjames14]

Who won?

[@taylorjames14]

​@@deftfkaubgup4669 vince would 😂

[@gunnerocks]

Chad Gable is one of the best wrestlers on the roster. Every match is great

[@calscarcorner3526]

I wanna see him wrestle GUNTHER.

[@khesipresents1885]

Every match Gable jobs

[@Black-bn6ic]

@@khesipresents1885 They're going with the good old; "Make a great wrestler lose so people start demanding he's pushed." And when they finally push him it's going to be great.

[@ProgrammedForDamage]

​@Black I hope so. Obviously Triple H sees him as the go-to guy if he needs someone put over in an entertaining match.

[@Iamlightforged]

This is far and away the best thing what culture has, Simon Miller is a gem on this KZbin channel.

[@tamzidmohsinkhan3333]

Johnny Gargano vs Finn Balor still gives me their NXT times vibe

[@bodavis4545]

Can we get Simon to do a segment (with any promotion) about the ring apron being the hardest part of the ring? Tell me it would not be entertaining. You can’t tell me it wouldn’t. Because Simon is just on fire right now. Give this man respect

[@JCJHn]

I sure hope this is a joke 😐

[@jimharvey205]

like literally lol

[@bodavis4545]

@@JCJHn Goofy Wrestling For Life

[@rgbard3442]

Seth’s character is so fun. The “I want the crowd to love me” combined with how bad of a person the character of SR is makes Seth golden.

[@Dylangreen2122]

I find myself missing RAW and telling myself, "it's OK, I'll just watch Simon tomorrow." WWE probably hates Simon 😆

[@lbabyjesus7399]

🙄 o.O

[@johnsw224]

They most likely have no idea who he is and will do fine with or without him

[@carlbalaban81]

I swear, the Miller Report is the best thing ever. Idk why but I bust out laughing every single time

[@lornebuchanan3387]

Why? Here's why! Simon is a comedic genius!

[@RedNovaDello]

THIS IS THE GREATEST REVIEW SHORT EVER!! Simon is a must watch every damn time! Forever up for simon DAMNIT!

[@darkspartan86]

Gable hitting the moonsault was sick, because he never hits that move lol, loved the match!

[@dukenukeman]

Just like kurt angle Beautiful moonsault that rarely connected

[@tamzidmohsinkhan3333]

Cody Rhodes is having amazing chemistry with anyone nowadays thats includes Chad Gable . Aweaome match

[@jbassist-cd1gk]

It was a great match and the little comedy spot with Otis was brilliant and showed yet another side of Cody great match

[@yoljuma4431]

Facts and Chad Gable never has a bad match

[@shanecampbell7423]

Yup. He gave Gable more of that match than some other top guys would, too. Really let Chad get some shine.

[@situationalfriendliness]

Chad gable has good chemistry with everyone…. That guy is amazing and under appreciated

[@danielirl9252]

Brayy has a split personality and I'm loving it, when they showed Brays reaction to Bobby calling him out ( recap from the week before) I was laughing more then than I was when it was live. Reminds me of myself when I'm watching t.v shows

[@ShaundaLeer]

Ups and Downs is always great but I really miss the fun intros

[@RobGoldy]

Gable should become United States champion

[@ejr-fx1lh]

i grew up in the attitude era so after ruthless i fell off watching but because of Simon i know what's going on because of this show he makes me want to watch again but he does such a amazing job i just watch him to stay updated your the best Simon!

[@reeldrinksbydizz]

Can I honestly say that watching ups and downs gets better every time. Im gonna go as far and say that this show is even more entertaining sometimes than my episodic wrasslin programming! You’re Killing It! All Hail Simon Miller☝️!

[@iTzJuStInFTW]

We need to find a way to start a fued between Ricochet and Montez Ford. Think they would work great together.

[@genogutierrez430]

Give umm the ic and usa titles then at survivor series brand vs brand

[@tamzidmohsinkhan3333]

Seth Rollins talking to Logan Paul via Miz's phone is hilarious 😂

[@tomseville2345]

They should have 100% done the Trish return and title change in Canada. Should've scrapped the talk show segment, and done this week's booking LAST week....

[@tamzidmohsinkhan3333]

Seeing Brock Lesnar & MVP together in the ring reminds me of Brock dancing while hearing MVP's entrance theme song 3 years ago at Royal Rumble 😂

[@user-kc8ix4vs7q]

Exactly! 😂😂😂😂

[@tomseville2345]

Brock Party!! *boombox briefcase on shoulder*

[@psychorabbitt]

I definitely got a big laugh out of Otis this week. Distracted by a pretty lady, and then doing the "Wait a minute!" over it being Cody next to him. Then the, "Pearce! PEARCE!! I NEED A MATCH!"

[@DepressyDuck]

That first part with the Street Prophets coming in for seemingly no reason made me think of a GWFL thing. I want a group in the ring doing a promo, then another team has their theme play and they walk out just onto the stage, stop and say I to the mic "Oh. You……you guys weren't done? Sorry. Sorry, our bad. We'll come back in a bit" then just leave the stage. The group in the ring have to just stand there confused and try to get back on track like it never happened. I think it could be funny.

[@armandocontreras7262]

Hahaha yea that’s something r truth would do miss him😢

[@thejmills100]

The world needs more Simon Millers

[@tamzidmohsinkhan3333]

Kevin Owens storyline with Sami Zayn & The Usos are getting better & better . Kevin & Sami are finally becoming tag Champs at Mania

[@oberlin27]

It's fucking bullshit that every time Sami accomplishes something, KO has to inject himself into it

[@TheSnatchbuckler]

Nobody gonna talk about when Rollins was making his "phone call" and the camera switched to his hand holding the phone, it looked like the animation was drawn in MS Paint?

[@justmaskdoeswrestling7454]

“Just try to enjoy professional wrestling” I needed this seriously it’s odd but I needed it

[@gj003f6898]

Puppet Miller made Solid Guy Si looking a broom. Can't wait for the next chapter of this feud. Got to give it a real 💪☝!

[@mvrk3250]

Corey grave’s commentary during his wifes match was hilarious haha

[@TMNCurtlesonTwitch]

Totally Agree

[@cerebralfanatic]

They really bout to have this 6'3 273 pound freak athlete of a man running away from puppets and spooky lights

[@johnlewandoski1645]

Man I want a title on Otis like the us title it would be a fun run.

[@luciferpetrenkoff5040]

I personally would love to see, as unlikely as it is to happen, a match between Solo Sikoa and Samoa Joe

[@jasontylermoncada1437]

I don’t want either to lose so I would only book it after a lot of build but Solo v Gunther will slap

[@dan7291able]

Don't apologize Simon, i expected SEVERAL downs today and you didnt disappoint, they were all deserved honestly, it was a badly booked episode to be quite honest, would like better for next week

[@MrNegativecreep07]

Bray is the perfect example of why giving a wrestler creative control is not always a good thing.

[@oberlin27]

Bray would be a god tier movie director. But it doesn't always translate well into the ring. I definitely chuckled at the gym rat bit though. Weird af but I chuckled

[@tamzidmohsinkhan3333]

Straight Facts

[@jeffcameron7465]

The frustrating thing is that he is so close to having an amazing character. The dark and brooding Bray is good but I do thing it falls apart with all of the extra stuff.

[@Nick-7]

Malakai had the same issue pre injury and break with AEW. Now, he seems to have a better direction and found a way to incorporate it onto television and into the ring. Helps also that he is really good in the ring.

[@indianmota]

Because it will always end up in goofy wrestling.

[@CH-ju8zt]

I would love a solid Street Profits heel run before Montez Ford shoots to the top of the card.

[@shanecampbell7423]

As part of the Hurt Business would be great.

[@khesipresents1885]

He's black so I'll hold my breath on that "shoots to the top of the card" thing .

[@CH-ju8zt]

Bobby Lashley? Kofi? But okay....

[@khesipresents1885]

@@CH-ju8zt booker losing at mania made me realize it's hard to be a brother in wwe

[@wolfgod6890]

Chad is so underrated I can't wait til he actually gets a strong push and a well played out one at that ..

[@HavokStrifeX]

I think Seth is a true chaotic neutral right now. No matter who he's facing, he acts the same way and has absolutely ridiculous matches regardless. I also think it was downright stupid for Logan's big reply to basically be psycho Seth Rollins doesn't have the balls the cut a promo on him. Dude may show up at his house.

[@danielirl9252]

I hope we get an angle with Dexter and Nikli Cross. As a Scotsman that loves dexter season 1-5... it feels perfect and both deserve a big push. Johnny also deserves bigger pops from crowds, when I watched years ago... he was also getting a big pop and since I've returned at the rumble, I can hardly hear the fans react to his entrance (I understand his theme keeps changing but Johnny is incredible)

[@hotlettucedrums]

Trish came in for no reason which was awkward. Should have done a ref bump had Bailey really get involved and then Trish come in for the save.

[@Sythneta]

Raw was not a good show today..but the Cody vs gable match was pure gold 👌👌

[@scullyplays3992]

Yes it was good

[@heelmoxley365]

I’d love Kurt Angle to come back one day and manage him.

[@Sythneta]

@@heelmoxley365 yess I would love that ...

[@NormStorm]

i cant wait for Doink the Clown to ACTUALLY randomly show up one of these days just to see simons reaction

[@theiceholebar]

I think we should be making a bigger deal at the fact that since arriving on the main roster, Solo is undefeated

[@samplesphotocinema9406]

I honestly think they're gonna go Bray vs Bobby at Mania and squash Bobby with the Wyatt 6 forcing the reforming of HB post mania

[@numero1superfly393]

WWE Rematch Counter: 28 I have mixed feelings about Lita and Becky winning. On one hand, it’s cool Lita wins a title after so long, but on the other hand. does she really need to win the title? In my opinion, she honestly doesn’t need it.

[@EmperorPalpatine28]

I thought it was some hidden insects making those noises but it was simon's mic and hoodie fighting about which is the hardest part of the ring

[@oldirtydawson]

Raw was in my hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Grand Rapids is a mid card town where most of the top stars don't wrestle, and the shows are less than the ones in nearby Detroit or Chicago. That said, this RAW was better than usual for a Grand Rapids show. GR got two legends and a title change with one of legends winning gold, so that's really cool. A 6-3 score is fair.

[@levy9595]

Was the crowd as quiet as it seemed on TV? The only time you could really hear the crowd was when they chanted during Seth Rollins music, and a little for Cody

[@charlesbarnes3654]

Hey! We also got the fake mark Henry retirement

[@garbeyer1164]

The last four times WWE came to Grand Rapids there was a title change.

[@ajg9577]

See, van andel is a pretty small stadium. That could be why 😁 there were times where we were quiet tho

[@fredmd101]

Feels like Corbin is getting a push post Wrestlemania. They are just tearing him down over and over, setting up the rebirth.

[@buhbuhjaychampagne1706]

I’d like The Lone Wolf character to make a comeback.

[@tamzidmohsinkhan3333]

Lita finally won her title for the very first time since almost 15 years ago while Becky become Grand Slam Champ . Congrats

[@tompatchak8706]

Watching MVP in Brock Lesnar to chat was pretty fun. The spit really sold it because Brock looks super mad not like it was fake or anything

[@DanielGaeta13]

The quote is "If he can't stand he can't fight" from the Karate Kid 3

[@damiancurran1762]

Best sell of the Crossrohdes ever goes to Gable!

[@matthewlowe4041]

Was away from the wrestling science for a long time, this man right here brought my interest level back to when I was young. Great job, wwe and aew should paying u marketing fees haha

[@adammillington5053]

Check out Reliving the war from Wrestling Bio's KZbin... Its really good all about WWEvWCW, breaks down every show...

[@rhinoryan0840]

Red headed wonder twins stable is finally a thing! Way to win the tag titles 👏 let's make sure they don't disappear for a couple months

[@flippineck2825]

Lita and Becky as tag champs really gives the belts life. Litas nearly 50, the fact she even does the moonsault still is a damn miracle. The big name value has the belts, they cannot go ignored so it's a great move to give the titles some gusto

[@justmaskdoeswrestling7454]

It was such a good moment, I hate that the crowd didn’t pop very hard for Trish

[@jasonbonilla4915]

I mean it does at the moment until you realize they are definitely transitional champs lita was slow and rusty i mean theres no way they surpass wrestlemania as champs

[@SAUL.98]

@@jasonbonilla4915 Ronda and shayna will probably win it at mania

[@kevinstfort]

Horrible to have them win. It shows how weak that division is.

[@heelmoxley365]

The fact Trish got involved screams a 6 woman tag at Mania. Further devaluing those belts.

[@jeffcameron7465]

I tend to agree with most of your analysis, however I don't feel as forgiving as you are when it comes to Lita's performance. I think it really made it hard to suspend disbelief (which is what wrestling is about in many ways) and I dunno, I have a hard time being excited about it being on the WM card when there are some dedicated young wrestlers that would be great in different mid-card feuds.

[@larsschwurack963]

It was like watching grandma trying to be a professional wrestler, it was painful.

[@SirGenesis206]

If you have beef with the Bloodline, even if you’re in it, you have to come out in a black hoodie and sweats. Someone let Cody know.

[@TreyTooReal]

Im giving it an Golden up for the great jaws reference 😂💙

[@robertosantiago3539]

Baron Corbin is classic and memorable!

[@shuriKen469]

i hope you got an Oscar for the miller report and that hardest part of the ring/jaws, golden up acting mate!

[@heelmoxley365]

Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai are genuinely so talented in the ring. I felt sorry for them last night, and the last few months.

[@mhuh]

Thank Bianca and Becky for burying them over and over.

[@User-s23-m937sqrz]

DMG CTRL was a failed experiment, only because Triple H never really invented in them that much. Constantly buried by Bianca and Becky, as well as previously losing the tag titles. Of course it’s going to flop when there is a concerted effort to destroy their credibility

[@DamianGshow]

Hi Simon brand of lapel mic are you using? Any you recommend ?

[@totttrax]

He's at least saying hello again UP

[@HMB.21]

i suggest Mr. Simon, that you bring back the interruption counter. its going on full speed in both AEW & WWE just when u stopped counting it 😂😂🤣

[@joshayou]

Kept hearing a click. Tore up my whole desk trying to find it. Then Ups and Down ended and it stopped. Simon, your zipper clicking against itself was being picked up by your mic and drove me insane. You beautiful bastard. PS: I still love you.

[@SimonMillerYT]

And I did a comment about it saying sorry. It’s pinned up there. Before the video even went live.

[@kgosigadikau]

@@SimonMillerYT Loooove This guy so much. My guilty pleasure

[@joshayou]

@@SimonMillerYT No worries, sir. Was just saying that I was too dumb to check the comments. As a wise man once said, "Stuff... just happens". You're still a Saint in my eyes.

[@TMNCurtlesonTwitch]

Oh Simon... Even as annoying as that damn zipper was I still watch the whole video with no problem and decided I'm going to go ahead and forgive you. Goofy wrestling for life!

[@anakin.2956]

You're gonna need a bigger ring skit, i was bussin up🤣🤦🏾‍♂️🤣🤦🏾‍♂️. You weirdo, i love it

[@VinnieDangerous]

20:24 - This is cinema lol

[@tomseville2345]

Lita nearly killed herself in her prime performing some of those moves. I was worried when she went up for the moonsault, but that was the one move she peeled off. She shouldn't hold the title for long, as Becky will have to do the lioness' share in all of their tag matches...

[@rusher01706]

Need Miller to start up and downing his own matches. That would be great

[@hayse212]

God that screenshot of Finn Balor, nightmare fuel lol

[@MichaelTaylor-qp2xf]

I think Chad Gable should be elevated by being the guy to take the IC Title off of Gunther... eventually.

[@wlliebeman25]

I had a lot of hope for Bray Wyatt but he complicated his character too much. I still don't get Uncle Howdy or how he fits now going forward with the Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley feud????

[@Clarkarias]

Never stop the Justice for Barry commentary. Unless of course we get…justice…for Barry.

[@terrencediggles2978]

Thank you Simon for solving my mystery noise. I’m from Texas, I got my Croc in hand ready to destroy whatever winged creature fly my way!

[@TheJLWilson]

Justice for Barry shirts confirmed! Love this ship!

[@caaccaac8712]

Quiet surprised that you gave the Brock segment a down. Yeah Brock vs Omos isn't so captivating, but that segment was honestly entertaining.

[@Qwazaar919]

Chad Gable deserved a golden up for how he sold that Cody cutter and cross rhodes

[@AnarkeeSoundVibes]

Brock did keep his word, he didn't suplex mvp, he gave him an f5. And Lita and Becky winning the tag titles was the most predictable ending.

[@kitblackwell4032]

I do NOT want to watch Brock Lesnar vs. Omos at WrestleMania let alone any night.

[@tomseville2345]

Or "any night, let alone WrestleMania"? 🤣

[@khesipresents1885]

But you will in the end

[@ayyjoaoPT]

YAY a "Ring Apron" segment! Today is a good day.

[@cadeherndon4422]

I just want an LA Knight match at mania man

[@JDBossanova]

Asuka v Carmella was a surprisingly solid match

[@tompatchak8706]

The hand that was holding the phone when Steph was talking to Logan Paul was not Seths hand and that shit was not live that was too perfect

[@blondel8408]

Sorry but I loved the Seth/ miz/ Logan segment

[@BreakerX42]

We better have a Raw After Wrestlemania that has a Orton, Nakamura, Styles, or Big E return. WWE feels weird with this many stars out.

[@shoneharis2003]

Give Chad gable some award

[@JackieTheBold]

Not gonna lie I was *begging* for some kind of swerve during the Brock MVP segment lol I can't believe they're actually doing that match at Mania 🤦‍♀ It's like Vince is still lurking around backstage.

[@chancemadeit]

They could’ve had the street profits win via miscommunication from jimmy and solo since they aren’t a tag team and don’t have that same level of chemistry. This could set up the slow deterioration of the bloodline while giving the street profits a win seeing as they haven’t split up yet.

[@dylanogg347]

If I was Gargano, I would have called the Judgment Day a "My Chemical Romance Tribute Band that just crawled out of daddy's garage".

[@oluwaseunaderibigbe2465]

Can we just have Bobby vs Lensar for WM. We need just straight

[@Spidahman4283]

Can we get someone to make some new Ups and Downs music for Simon? I am missing the title screen, and that makes feel all queezy in my tum tum.

[@tomseville2345]

You want to feel "queezy/queasy" in your tum-tum?

[@DylRicho]

That little girl that was at the bottom of the ramp must have had the best night of her life. It was genuinely great seeing so many performers interact with her.

[@tommy-dylanmartinez3921]

I audibly burst out laughing at the ring apron segment😂

[@jamesrepass442]

Ma.cue’s leg kick when they walk up to talk to him a la commander river had me rolling

[@DKDove]

I stil want for Jey Uso, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens to unite all together against Jimmy, Solo and even Baron Corbin or some other bloodline member :D

[@ningboy3274]

I know WWE doesn't really care about the women's tag titles but I still don't think that Lita performance was title worthy....

[@gazbason]

Lita was very slow last night, she is 46 and Asuka in 41, let that sink in

[@larsschwurack963]

Lita sucks, Asuka does not. Let's make it very clear.

[@garbeyer1164]

The last four times WWE was in Grand Rapids there was a title change.

[@EmberMcLain87]

Going to make a prediction that uncle howdy when unmasked will be EY Eric Young, and he'll recruit Nikki into the Wyatt family shortly after.

[@constantineconsequence5581]

Best show on KZbin it should get a UP to start the show everytime

[@MaysRemix]

Gargano’s arrogant heel persona would fit perfectly in Judgement Day

[@Black-bn6ic]

There's already a midget so no need for another.