Title That: WWE Raw Reaction August 19th, 2013

-Zeb Colter comes out to annoy the Californian crowd with Antonio Cesaro and Jack Swagger. He really didn't get a lot of heat – more people chanted "we the people" with him actually – which is surprising given the crowd. Fans really just like to chant things, I guess. 

The Prime Time Players def. The Real AmericansA solid five minute tag team match with an important win for Darren Young and the Prime Time Players. There wasn't a ton of heat from the crowd for this match, unfortunately. I was hoping for a bigger reaction for Young, considering all the exposure from this weekend. There was some additional buzz, but you also have to remember that this was the first time WWE put them out there as full babyfaces – there's a good chance people just didn't know what to do with them. Give it time, I think with Titus' natural charisma, and the recent popularity boost the mainstream attention has given Darren, they could make a run at the tag titles quite soon. 

Grade: B-

-Ryback is backstage bullying some local wrestlers. He backs a guy into the showers – this gimmick is getting a bit too rapey for my taste. 

The Shield def. The Big Show in a 3-on-1 handicap match. Another match booked as a result of comments made against the almighty McMahon family. This is the way to make both parties look strong: Big Show took on three men and almost won; The Shield powerbombed a 500-pound giant. A fun match that continues the tag title picture, which is more than I can say for Dolph Ziggler getting dissected earlier. 

Grade: B-

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