WWE committed 4 mistakes on RAW from Brussels

Tonight’s episode of WWE RAW from Brussels, Belgium, had its fair share of drama, excitement, and controversy. The show saw John Cena explain his shocking heel turn, Penta pick up a huge win in a street fight, and fans passionately singing Seth Rollins’ theme song for several minutes.

However, despite the strong crowd reaction and major moments, WWE made several booking missteps. Here’s a closer look at the four biggest mistakes from RAW in Brussels.

John Cena Finally Speaks on His Heel Turn

After weeks of speculation, John Cena broke his silence on why he turned against Cody Rhodes and aligned with The Rock at Elimination Chamber 2025. The Brussels crowd jeered him for almost ten minutes before he finally responded. Cena claimed that he was tired of pandering to fans who always wanted too much from him.

This segment set the stage for a highly anticipated showdown between Cena and Rhodes, likely culminating at WrestleMania 41.

#4 – Lack of RAW Champions on the Show

One of the biggest flaws in tonight’s RAW was the absence of current champions from in-ring action. Neither Tag Team Champions The War Raiders nor Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria appeared in matches.

Instead, the episode featured stars who had already lost to both champions:

• American Made lost to Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee.
• Dakota Kai defeated Ivy Nile, both of whom Valkyria has already beaten.

With WrestleMania 41 around the corner, WWE should be building its champions, not leaving them on the sidelines.

#3 – Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley’s Misplaced Respect

Tonight’s show included the contract signing between Bianca Belair and IYO SKY for their WrestleMania 41 match. However, Rhea Ripley crashed the segment, demanding a shot at SKY as well.

The issue? Belair and Ripley previously disrespected SKY, yet tonight they claimed they had “great respect” for her. Last week, both women overlooked SKY, treating her as an afterthought. Belair even pushed SKY’s face before demanding respect.

While WWE seems to be telling a story of SKY being overlooked, the way they’re doing it feels inconsistent and forced.

#2 – Jey Uso Squashes Austin Theory in Less Than Three Minutes

Former Tag Team Champion Austin Theory was once a rising star. He has won Money in the Bank and held mid-card championships. However, tonight, Jey Uso defeated him in less than three minutes.

Theory and Grayson Waller won the WWE Tag Team Titles in a ladder match at WrestleMania 40, but they’ve since been booked as punching bags.

Theory has the talent, and Waller has the charisma. WWE needs to rebuild them into credible stars, not treat them as afterthoughts.

#1 – No Roman Reigns or CM Punk After Last Week’s Chaos

Last week’s RAW ended in shocking fashion when Roman Reigns returned and interfered in the steel cage match between Seth Rollins and CM Punk. He pulled Rollins out of the cage, accidentally handing him the win and then attacked both men.

Yet, despite this massive cliffhanger, neither Reigns nor Punk appeared on RAW tonight. While Cena and Rhodes were on the show, it felt like a major missed opportunity to follow up on last week’s drama.

Reigns has a history of disappearing for months between appearances, but Punk is a regular competitor. WWE’s decision to leave both men off RAW made the show feel incomplete.

What’s Next for WWE RAW?

Despite these missteps, RAW in Brussels had its highlights. Cena’s heel turn explanation added fuel to his feud with Rhodes, and Penta’s street fight victory was a standout moment. However, WWE needs to do a better job of keeping its champions and biggest stars consistently involved as WrestleMania 41 approaches.

With the next stop being Italy, fans will be eager to see how WWE course-corrects these booking issues moving forward.

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