Raw had flashes of the kind of television that pulls viewers forward. Big Tommy C and Gabby LaSpisa unpack the Liv Morgan–Stephanie Vaquer Women’s World Championship match, where a familiar interference finish reinforced their concern that WWE telegraphed too much of the night. They also examine Becky Lynch’s involvement, the Judgment Day numbers game, and whether the result points to a tag match or a three-way collision in the women’s division. The show’s clearest success, in their view, was Royce Keys and The 946’s attack on The Usos. Keys, Bronco Nima, and Lucien Price—OTM as the tag team within The 946—gave the Bloodline story texture through the Oakland vignettes, Jacob Fatu’s warning, and the burning SUV angle. The hosts debate whether Jacob is the Bloodline’s essential strategist, a future rival to Roman Reigns, or a possible swerve waiting to happen. Elsewhere, they assess The Vision’s growing presence, Sol Ruca’s Money in the Bank qualifier win, Bayley’s return, and the gap between WWE’s deep roster and its uneven weekly presentation. The conversation turns to Joe Hendry and JD McDonagh’s comedy-heavy segment, the better-than-expected Sunday Night’s Main Event work from Baron Corbin, Lil Yachty, and Trick Williams, repetitive announce-table spots, comedian Matt Mathews, Lola Vice, and why Roman Reigns vs. Penta in Mexico City could be the kind of meaningful match Raw needs. Segment Timestamps •[00:00] Overall Raw verdict — Why the hosts found the episode uneven and underpowered. •[00:39] Liv Morgan vs. Stephanie Vaquer — Morgan retains after Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez interfere; Becky Lynch intervenes, Perez supplies the belt, and Morgan uses it before Oblivion. •[04:55] Royce Keys, The 946, OTM, and the Bloodline — Oakland backstory, Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu’s warning, and The 946 burning The Usos’ SUV. •[09:44] The Vision at full strength — Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and the group’s expanding influence. •[09:48] Sol Ruca’s Money in the Bank qualifier win — Sol Ruca defeats Lyra Valkyria and Maxxine Dupri after Bayley stops Valkyria’s apparent win. •[15:09] Joe Hendry vs. JD McDonagh — Je’Von Evans counters Dominik Mysterio’s involvement, but can comedy protect everyone involved? •[19:00] Show-wide creative inconsistency — The depth is there; the cohesion and follow-through are not always there. •[22:00] Sunday Night’s Main Event comparison — Baron Corbin, Lil Yachty, and Trick Williams deliver a segment that worked better than expected. •[25:00] Overused announce-table spots — When every table is destroyed, the moment stops feeling special. •[27:00] Matt Mathews and The Miz — A celebrity segment that at least felt connected to a genuine wrestling fan. •[28:45] Lola Vice vignette — Why WWE’s early investment in her presentation is encouraging. •[29:38] Roman Reigns vs. Penta — Previewing the September 14 Raw match in Mexico City; Santiago, Chile on September 12 is a separate live event, not the Raw location. •[30:52] The 25th anniversary of September 11 — A respectful reflection on wrestling as an escape and community. •[33:43] End of episode. Behind The Turnbuckle delivers the best in pro wrestling coverage, news, and analysis. Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@behindtheturnbuckle Instagram: @behindtheturnbuckle Twitter/X: @behindthebuckle #BehindTheTurnbuckle #ProWrestling #WWE #AEW #Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
