WWE Raw Discussion Thread

[Libertine]

Yeh gonna try stay up for that now I'm finished work for Xmas. No doubt i'll regret it.

 

[Luke]

I'm finishing work today and will be out on the piss straight away so just read the results.

Main event sounded decent but the rest not so great.

Did you manage it Libertine and was it regrettable?!

 

[Libertine]

I missed the first hour due to falling asleep. Main event was alright but yeh, typical Xmas b-show.

 

[Stevencc]

McMahon is back on RAW tomorrow night...

 

[Who Needs Mourinho]

McMahon is back on RAW tomorrow night...

Is it a recorded in advance job like they usually do over Christmas?

 

[Christian Slater]

It'll be live. Those guys don't get much time off.

 

[Who Needs Mourinho]

It'll be live. Those guys don't get much time off.

Last few years they did some double recordings but I guess it has fallen on a decent day so they can have a few days off either side of Christmas/new year.

 

[Christian Slater]

Last few years they did some double recordings but I guess it has fallen on a decent day so they can have a few days off either side of Christmas/new year.

I think you're exactly right.

This should be a big Raw given it has Vince, Cena and perhaps even Lesnar in a kick off to the Royal Rumble in New York. I'm looking forward to it.

 

[GodsGift]

The Rock has just tweeted that he'll be at WrestleMania. Why announce it? Why not keep it a secret?

 

[Saddlerrad]

The Rock has just tweeted that he'll be at WrestleMania. Why announce it? Why not keep it a secret?

I suspect this little storyline between Reigns/HHH right now will lead to the Rock returning and setting a match up between him and HHH for WM. It's been teased too many times for it not to happen.

 

[Libertine]

The Rock has just tweeted that he'll be at WrestleMania. Why announce it? Why not keep it a secret?

They're trying to break an attendance record.

Only watched the first segment of Raw so far and bored already. Usually try and get through an hour or so before work but just can't be bothered today - yet another bunch of losers chanting for Bryan and Punk.

 

[Stevencc]

Vince is still gold.

 

[Christian Slater]

Shit Raw. The arrest angle dragged, was dumb and served no purpose. They went to a lot of effort production-wise yet it was meaningless. The whole show was very bland and meaningless.

 

[Stevencc]

But Vince did his funny walk.

 

[Christian Slater]

 

[Hooray]

 

[RavenBish]

Bullet Club, Nakamura, AJ Styles & others have apparently all told NJPW they're leaving.

WWE/NXT's roster could get legendary pretty soon...

 

[Stevencc]

Big Vince is still pumped.

 

[TheMinsterman]

WWE does something interest > IWC still bitches page after page after page because its Reigns not their favourites

 

[Stevencc]

 

[Christian Slater]

Shit Raw. They're finishing the shows properly recently, but they're still shit.

 

[Who Needs Mourinho]

Shit Raw. They're finishing the shows properly recently, but they're still shit.

Build up the Rumble is always the same as they don't have many feuds going on.

 

[Captain Scumbag]

Didn't see Raw, but I think the making the rumble a title match is inspired as it opens up myriad creative possibilities. It's a shame some people are already shitting on it, but I think that's largely attributable to WWE repeatedly coming up with good ideas and then wasting them. What will they do with this one?

Seems to me like a near-perfect way to set up a Brock Vs Reigns rematch for the title at WM. There is no better way to protect Reigns while taking the title off him (it's him against 29 challengers). There is no better way to re-establish Brock as an unbeatable champion (put him in at No. 1 and have him German suplex 20+ guys out of the ring). Their last match was great but didn't have a proper finish. Most protected face against most protected heel. Wrestlemania main event. For the title. That's how it should be.

If past form is any indication, however, this'll end up being about Reigns and Triple H. Just can't see Levesque keeping his hand out of the WM cookie jar.

 

[Stevencc]

Didn't see Raw, but I think the making the rumble a title match is inspired as it opens up myriad creative possibilities. It's a shame some people are already shitting on it, but I think that's largely attributable to WWE repeatedly coming up with good ideas and then wasting them. What will they do with this one?

Seems to me like a near-perfect way to set up a Brock Vs Reigns rematch for the title at WM. There is no better way to protect Reigns while taking the title off him (it's him against 29 challengers). There is no better way to re-establish Brock as an unbeatable champion (put him in at No. 1 and have him German suplex 20+ guys out of the ring). Their last match was great but didn't have a proper finish. Most protected face against most protected heel. Wrestlemania main event. For the title. That's how it should be.

If past form is any indication, however, this'll end up being about Reigns and Triple H. Just can't see Levesque keeping his hand out of the WM cookie jar.

Roman Reigns will overcome OVERWHELMING odds and retain his title.

HHH to forgo the traditional method of becoming number one contender for the WM main event and declare himself (if Vince doesn't make the announcement) as Reigns opponent.

 

[Luke]

Can't help but think Triple H at 11/4 to win the Rumble is a good bet at this moment in time. I'm torn, half of me thinks they'll go down this route (or possibly Brock) then the other half thinks don't be stupid Roman will overcome the odds to win.... again.

Lesnar is 6/4 and Roman Evens as of an hour or two ago on Sky.

It's a tricky one and I can't see anyone else winning it bar the above three who are rightly favourites with the bookies at the moment.

Thought Raw was ok, nothing great and certainly seen worse. Please hurry back Cesaro & Rollins.

Also what about the new fantastic stable formed?! Fucking hell fire haha.

Nice of Cena to show up...

Also I do hope Wyatt's attacking Show isn't another face turn for him and merely done to show Wyatt's as some form of threat. Didn't mind then interrupting show/ryback match tho, nobody wants to see that.

 

[T.A]

Surely HHH will be busy with The Rock soon??

 

[Luke]

God knows, suppose it depends if Rock is fighting at Mania or not. Seen a few reports to suggest he won't be but you never know.

Reigns/HHH I'm convinced is going to happen before or at Mania, just how they get there.

Also does nobody else not really care about Chris Jericho anymore? I wasn't fussed at all when he returned.

 

[Christian Slater]

I think HHH screws Reigns rather than being in the Rumble. I think the final four will include Reigns, Cena, Lesnar and one other. HHH vs Reigns at 'Mania with Rock in Reigns' corner. Cena to fight Lesnar for the title at 'Mania for the chance to tie the record against The Beast. Not what I'd do but what I think will happen.

 

[iesty wfc]

Bullet Club, Nakamura, AJ Styles & others have apparently all told NJPW they're leaving.

WWE/NXT's roster could get legendary pretty soon...

Dave Meltzer reckons aj could debut in the rumble, nakamura needs to honour his contract and outstanding matches and could do with a spell in nxt to learn the US style

Machine gun Karl and doc gallows to join the balor club?

 

[Luke]

Not a bad theory, can't help but feel it'll be Triple H/Reigns for the title at Mania. If not that possibly Brock/Reigns again.

Was rumours of Cena/Taker as well.

It's quite hard to predict right now which I suppose isn't a bad thing, compared to the last two rumbles when it was pretty clear Reigns & Batista were gonna win.