Originally published on ProWrestlingSheet.

Former NXT Champion Finn Balor made a HUGE statement during his debut Monday night on Raw ... and based on the end of the show, it looks like he's getting pushed straight to the top.

Balor was introduced at the top of Raw as a competitor in a Fatal 4-way match to help determine who would face Seth Rollins at SummerSlam for Raw's new WWE Universal Championship.

In case you missed it, Raw featured a drastic change in style tonight -- including new camera angles, post-match interviews around the ring, an even bigger focus on young talent and much more.

After winning the match, Finn had to face-off in the main event against Roman Reigns -- who also won a 4-way during the show -- and the Demon earned a huge feather in his cap by defeating The Big Dog during his first night on the main roster.

Seems pretty clear that WWE officials have big plans for Balor.

Check out highlights from the match below.