RAW Reaction: Keys & OTM Join the Chat

Tommy Dreamer opens the Busted Open podcast by discussing WWE Raw's significant developments. The show begins with LA Knight and Solo Sokoa working together as an unlikely team after weeks of independent momentum. Dreamer highlights how Solo's character has evolved dramatically, noting this is the best version of Solo since his debut, with the former Samoan warrior now displaying main event-level presence and charisma. He compares Solo's qualities to other successful Samoan wrestlers like Roman Reigns, the Usos, Rikishi, and Jacob Fatu, suggesting Solo is currently the fastest-rising WWE superstar.

LA Knight and Solo defeat the Usos in a tag team match, but the finish isn't the main story. After the match, Royce Keyes returns from injury alongside the NXT faction OTM (Bronco Neva, Lucian Price) for a surprise heel turn attack on all the babyfaces. Dreamer praises the production quality of the reveal, noting that the scarf-pulling reveal was done simultaneously rather than telegraphed, maintaining genuine heat and surprise. He emphasizes that OTM's attack laid out everyone indiscriminately—the Usos, Solo, and LA Knight—establishing them as a serious threat and adding a new dynamic to the Bloodline saga. Dreamer notes this wasn't leaked beforehand, demonstrating WWE can still keep secrets.

The contract signing segment between Braun Breaker and Oba Femi showcases strong character work from both men. Braun cuts a bitter promo about losing his spot due to injury while Oba rose, framing himself as entitled to reclaim his position. Oba responds confidently, comparing the situation to legendary athletes like Michael Jordan and Tom Brady, asserting that he is simply the better competitor of this era. The segment is disrupted when Paul Heyman physically intervenes to prevent Braun from signing the contract, creating chaos. Dreamer interprets this as a sign that Paul is aligned with Oba and will be a crucial catalyst in the feud, though he expresses concern that positioning Oba as a heel may diminish his dominance, as Oba's strength lies in his babyface presentation.