Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre vs. AJ Styles in a Last Chance Money in the Bank Qualifier. Credit: WWE.comWWE Raw advertised a Last Chance Triple Threat Match. However, it began with a Battle Royal to replace Randy Orton. In the Battle Royal, Riddle won.Rhea Ripley and Dana Brooke vs. Charlotte Flair and Tamina in six-woman tag team matches; Kofi Kingston will face MVP and Elias in a Strap Match.Last week's WWE Raw broadcast attracted 1.719 million viewers.WWE Raw RatingsLast 5 WeeksJune 21, 20211.719 MillionJune 14, 20211.742 MillionJune 7, 20211.640 millionsMay 31, 20211.557 MillionMay 24, 20211.619 millionsWWE RawKey CompetitionThe Bachelorette on ABCNBA Western Conference Finals Game 5Pro Wrestling BitsDrew McIntyre is now a Top BabyfaceWWE Raw Total YouTube Viewership last Week6,186,784 videos (Down from 7,240.692)Most Viewed: Drew McIntyre and Riddle (1,207.507 views).Least-Viewed : Mandy Rose & Dana Brooke Turn The Tables on Natalya & Tamina (146 278 views)Median viewership: 527 435WWE Raw ResultsMonday June 28, 2021Riddle Battle Royale for Money in the Bank Qualifying matchThe WWE Week was dominated by this Battle Royal with all the bodies eliminated.Although it seemed like WWE was changing its mind, Riddle's idea to write a green marker letter was funny.This match was Damian Priest's quiet return.R-Truth was seen reacting excitedly to Riddles pyro, while the rest of his field was stunned by it.Every move in the 24/7 division is a finisher.I believe WWE knows how big Riddle is and should be able to see that live fans gravitate towards him.Nikki Cross def. Shayna BaszlerYou can get all of your snarky tweets about Nikki Cross’ superhero gimmick out the way, she has the personality to do this.Corey Graves asked a shrewd question: When does wearing a mask reveal your true self?Jimmy Smith said Nikki Cross was either a love or hater when he described her, and it's like no one in their right mind would hate Nikki Cross.Poor Shayna Baszlers fall is just as expected in this feud between Alexa Bliss and Alexa.MVP and Kofi King Face to FaceThis segment had the goal to make Kofi Kingston a credible challenger. They succeeded in this segment by leaps.Another amazing segment between MVP & Kofi. They are currently batting 1000. Kofi Kingstons promo presented him as a viable competitor and he outlined all the reasons why Lashley might lose. It was great.Eva Marie and Doudrop def. Asuka, NaomiDoudrop was a fool for trusting Eva Marie, but she made a strong performance by beating two women, one being Asuka.Doudrop and Eva Marie are now officially WWE's latest odd bedfellow tag team.Ricochet and John Morrison Battle to a Double CounteroutThis matchup is still very exciting, even though John Morrison is a bit older than his prime.Ricochet used The Mizs wheelchair for an impressive step-up hurricanrana.Although a double count-out is disappointing, Ricochet's final sequence with John Morrison hitting a springboard crossbody on Ricochet was not disappointing.Rhea Ripley and Mandy Rose def. Charlotte, Natalya, and TaminaThis matchup with such a mix of babyfaces, heels and babyfaces is proof that WWE simply tried to make one sympathetic figure from these six women.Corey Graves explains that there is no nepotism within WWE. This is the cutest thing.This match's opening brawl reminded me of an NXT segment.Jaxson Ryker defeats. EliasStrap MatchElias was given a 4K entry, but his new theme music is very unfitting and generic.Jaxson Ryker feels as if he is being punished by constantly strapping himself with a leather belt.I feel like WWE is slowly getting behind Ryker. But they moved on quickly after Ryker's big win.Riddle def. Drew McIntyre, AJ StylesLast chance Money in the Bank QualifierAlthough Randy Orton was channeling his inner Randy Orton for this event, the WWE production played Riddles theme song for his entrance.McIntyre, who went through it, seemed more concerned about Jimmy Smith's commentary table than McIntyre.Tonight was the Riddle Show. Although Riddle lost the match, WWE has made Riddle a viable babyface. His trajectory could be enough to make him the next Daniel Bryan. It is another matter to discuss whether or not WWE does this as often with babyfaces.
