"Ambrose on Bourbon Street": Monday Night RAW (6/9/15)

This was another "silly fun crap" episode of the go home show before Money in The Bank PPV this Sunday. Just like last week's Raw, Dean Ambrose was largely absent for the show except for the main event at the end. His absence was due to him going on an amusing Instagram tour around Bourbon Street in New Orleans, LA, which Raw aired several times as bumpers. Ambrose's shenanigans stemmed from his win (via disqualification) at the Elimination Chamber PPV against Seth Rollins 2 weeks ago. While Rollins was still the champ in title, Ambrose stole kept the belt and declared himself the true champ. This, in turn, set off Rollins as he agreed to another rematch with Ambrose but most importantly, he'll be doing it without the help from The Authority.

The whole episode was quite awkward for Rollins. The main event was Rollins versus his very own J&J Security, which happened after they had a falling out after reaffirming that he didn't need the Authority (though that didn't apply to HHH and Stephanie). This is the undisputed future of WWE, without his WHC belt, floundering and looking desperate. Rollins got pinned by Joey Mercury after being distracted by Ambrose sliding the belt back into the ring. J&J (with a super happy Kane) celebrate their win and Ambrose does the Dirty Deeds on Rollins and takes the belt back.

Rollins ended up looking incredibly weak and pathetic at the end of Raw. And as frustrating as it looks to see the champ being booked like this, there's some development happening here. Rollins showed exactly how he is without the Authority, which is helpless. I don't believe this will carry over to their ladder match on Sunday. If anything, this will be Rollins' chance to prove that he can defeat Ambrose - or anyone else - by himself. I detest Seth Rollins but I can't can deny that he's an incredible and technical wrestler. So if he retains the belt, that's great. However, if Ambrose legit wins the belt, that would be amazing. I get the feeling that WWE doesn't think Ambrose wouldn't be taken seriously as a champ, though we haven't seen anyone since CM Punk having fun with their belt, so it's sort of nice of WWE to entertain the idea for the fans.

And while everyone is focused on their match, no one seems to be giving another thought about Roman Reigns, who's once again rumored to turn heel on Ambrose or Rollins once he wins the Money In The Bank contract and join the Authority. I would hate to see this happen because I don't think it would make any sense for Reigns to joins and there was certainly no build up to it. It was shocking with Rollins the first time; why have Reigns follow that route again? There better be a damn good reason for Reigns wanting to join the Authority. Plus, I don't want to see Team Ambreigns end that soon :(