Something got into Raw on Monday night . Vapormax 97 Pas Cher ... and hopefully its here to stay.Fresh off a particularly underwhelming stretch in recent months, the WWEs flagship brand returned to must-see status for the second straight week.No, this wasnt three hours of perfection and not quite the well-balanced effort from one week before. But at the very least, Raw made a concerted effort to live up to its name on Monday -- it was edgy and vicious, with plenty of chances taken. It was also fast-paced.In many ways, it was everything one can ask for as a fan.Raws greatest victory Monday was its return to being a true variety show. There were pay-per-view quality matches (Kevin Owens-Sami Zayn and Roman Reigns-Chris Jericho), well-played comedy and a deeper commitment to the kind of dramatic, soap opera-like presentation of story lines often seen in the late 1990s.The central theme of the show, which emanated from Austin, Texas, was a trio of double-crosses. Jericho spurned the desperate attempts from Owens to repair their friendship, and the devilish duo of Rusev and Lana conspired to trick Enzo Amore into a savage beating in their hotel room.But the show closed with Charlotte, quickly ascending to status as one of WWEs true elite heels (regardless of gender), fawningly apologizing to her estranged father, Ric Flair, before unleashing a vicious slap across his face. Charlotte stuffed the subsequent run-in from Raw womens champion Sasha Banks just as stiffly, providing ample tease for the 30-minute ironman match that was made official minutes earlier for the Dec. 18 Roadblock: End of the Line PPV.There was a cruel edge to Charlottes words and actions that made the entire sequence feel real, punctuated by her constant berating of Banks throughout the beatdown. And it was likely no coincidence that Charlottes segment, along with the Rusev-Amore brawl, was saved for the final hour of the show.Lets not beat around the bush: This wasnt PG-rated material.Monday marked the closest Raw has come to feeling like the Attitude Era in a very long time. Again, it wasnt perfect (more on that below). The first hour of the show was largely forgettable and the ruthless beating Amore endured may not have been enough to overcome the overtly sexual (and largely predictable) nature of the segment, which received polarizing reactions on social media.But give WWE credit for trying something here and making a pointed effort to improve the creative tendencies and patterns that had grown stale.The more Raw can do to retain this level of unpredictable electricity, the better -- for everyone.Hits and missesSometimes its the little things that stand out the most. Credit Owens for landing such an impactful jab on Seth Rollins during the shows opening segment. You know whats funny to me? The fact that you dont realize that sometimes best friends fight, Owens said, referencing his falling out with Jericho. Of course you dont know that because you dont have any friends. Lets just look at the way you treated your little Shield brothers -- not even your friends, you call them your brothers -- and you stabbed them in the back first chance you got. The truth hurts.It was frustrating to see two weeks of buildup in the brewing beef between Zayn and Raw general manager Mick Foley (which felt like a trade to SmackDown could be imminent) so easily tossed aside. Owens and Zayn are always money together inside the ring and they proved that once more on Monday. But with nothing at stake in terms of prize or story line, there was very much a cheap thrill element to the booking, especially since the goal was simply to make Owens look strong again after his loss to Reigns the previous week.Amores brief backstage segment with Ric Flair was everything it should have been from a comedic standpoint (including Amores closing line of I wont be soft, baby). Seriously, Enzo and The Natch -- it just has a certain ring to it. Can we get them a sitcom or at least a WWE Network special?Amores hotel room debacle provided equal moments of good and bad in terms of entertainment, but I will say this for Rusev: He may be the heel in this feud, yet the storyline treatment his wife Lana has received from Amore (and Reigns before him) has been far from babyface behavior. I dont think its out of line to suggest Enzos character had it coming.The booking to the finish of Rollins singles match with the Big Show was atrocious, as the giant walked off and willingly accepted a countout loss after choke-slamming Owens into the ring (which was a setup for Rollins to land a Pedigree). But lets not bury the lead: hats off to The Big Show for coming back in such great shape. In recent weeks, he gave interviews to multiple outlets saying he is under 400 pounds for the first time since 1995. And he was sporting a legit beard, to boot.WWE cruiserweight champion Rich Swann has such a captivating ability to take over the screen and instantly change the culture of whats happening with his dance moves and electric vibe. And his finish of TJ Perkins on Monday, after Perkins spring-boarded off the top rope and was met with a kick to the face was a fun end to a good little match:GOODNIGHT Perkins! - @MichaelCole@GottaGetSwann defeats @MegaTJP on @WWE #RAW! pic.twitter.com/wNztrl0kMC- WWE (@WWE) December 6, 2016Im all for cruiserweight Jack Gallaghers in-ring antics and unique style, which he showcased in his Raw debut by defeating Ariya Daivari. But The Extraordinary Gentleman is going to have to bring something bigger to the dance than a dropkick as a finishing move.It has happened twice now and both times have felt a bit backward. Can we stop having Banks, as a champion, issue PPV challenges to Charlotte? Shouldnt it be the other way around?Move of the nightKevin Owens and Sami Zayn produced plenty of great spots on Monday as they rekindled their rivalry. But for as good as Owens flip over the top rope was, Zayns tornado DDT off the second turnbuckle and onto the ring apron was even better.TORNADO DDT ON THE APRON by @ILikeSamiZayn!! @FightOwensFight #RAW pic.twitter.com/SjgixvMLgA- WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) December 6, 2016Line of the nightYou son of a b----! Im your daughter. Im your flesh and your blood. Who was she to dedicate her victory to my father? My father! You turn your back on me? -- Charlotte, at her heel best, berating her father, Ric Flair, for celebrating with Raw womens champion Sasha Banks on last weeks episode of Raw. Vapormax 2019 Soldes .com) - The Pittsburgh Penguins placed forward James Neal on injured reserve Tuesday. Nike Air Vapormax Soldes . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. http://www.vapormaxpaschersoldes.fr/vente-air-vapormax-off-white.html . Just not the game. Kyle Palmieri scored two straight goals in the third period to rally the Anaheim Ducks past the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Nursing an eight-point lead with just over 12 minutes left Saturday, North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trupisky heaved the ball deep toward Ryan Switzer but instead connected with the back of an Illinois defensive back.No problem, as it turned out. The ball bounced high and came down in the hands of Tar Heel tight end Jake Bargas for a first down that set up a touchdown that gave North Carolina a 38-23 lead.Sometimes, its just your night, and Saturday was Trupiskys.The junior quarterback threw for 265 yards and two touchdowns and ran for two more scores Saturday to lead the Tar Heels to a 48-23 win at Illinois.We took what the defense gave us, Trupisky said. We were just rolling; whoever was open was making plays. Our o-line did a good job all night. We just kept attacking the areas they were giving us on the field.Trubisky was coming off a workmanlike performance a week earlier against Georgia that wasnt enough to deliver a win.On Saturday, he was 19-24 passing and didnt throw an interception. And he carried the ball nine times for 42 yards.He played well tonight, he took care of the football, North Carolina coach Larry Fedora said. He ran the ball effectively and I thought he was into it, sharp, focused and tough and thats what I expect from him.Early on, Trubisky had to lead the Tar Heels (1-1) from behind.Illinois (1-1) went up 7-0 on the opening drive on a 65-yard KeShawn VAugh touchdown run while North Carolinas offense started slow.Trubisky jump-started the attack, rushing for two short touchdowns by the end of the first quarter and giving UNC a 17-14 lead it never gave up.The Tar Heels held Illinois quarterback Wes Lunt to 127 yards and two touchdowns on 17-35 passing.Illinois also struggled with penalties. They were flagged 13 times for 99 yards.First-year Illinois coach Lovie Smith called the game a learning experience for his team, but had no explanation for the penalties.If you have a penalty, how do you explain it? Dont do it, he said. Sometimes you have to see what they do to your team. Winning teams dont do it.A year ago North Carolina easily handled Illinois at home, winning 48-14 and beginning a run that took the Tar Heels to the ACC title game and a bowl game. Vapormax Flyknit Utility Pas Cher. THE TAKEAWAYNORTH CAROLINA: Trubisky looked like a quarterback who can take North Carolina places, and while he was sacked twice his line otherwise protected him against an Illinois defensive line that punished Murray State in its opener. But before a late 62-yard touchdown when the game was all but decided, North Carolina struggled to get tailback Elijah Hood going. Aside from that TD he finished with 26 yards on 14 carries. UNC will need him when ACC play starts Sept. 24.ILLINOIS: A week after a 52-3 win over Murray State gave the beginning of Smiths tenure a feel-good start, the new Illinois coach has a much better idea of what he needs to fix. The Illini ran the ball well at times and the defense limited the Tar Heels run game. But 13 penalties cost Illinois 99 yards. And North Carolinas speed exposed Illinois secondary.LUNT IN CHECKLunt credited the North Carolina defense for shutting off his receivers for much of the night, calling the Tar Heel secondary the strength of their defense. Just seven of Lunts 17 completions went to Illinois wideouts.INJURY REPORTThe game was potentially costly for Illinois. Starting left guard Gabe Megginson had to be helped off the field in the fourth quarter with a leg injury and a Tar Heel defender fell over the back of his legs. And backup safety Caleb Day had to be helped off the field late I the second quarter after injuring his left leg. He did not return. The Illini also played without starting punter Ryan Frain, who Smith said was injured in a biking accident. It was not clear when Frain will return.UP NEXTNORTH CAROLINA: The Tar Heels will finally see their home field on Saturday, playing their first game at Kenan Memorial Stadium this season, against James Madison. James Madison opened season with an 80-7 win over Morehead State.ILLINOIS: Illinois will play its third straight home game, hosting Western Michigan on Saturday. The Broncos will come to Champaign having already upset Northwestern.---Follow David Mercer on Twitter: (at)davidmercerAPAssociated Press college football: collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '