Raw Thread 14/02 *spoilers within*

Big Daddy Cool

not sure if i should've started a new thread on this but here it goes, vince is to announce who this is tonight on raw and i took from vinces promo last week that the person will be there as well so just wondered who people think this will be.

my money is on the

The Rock

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Tonight’s WWE RAW takes place from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Vince McMahon will reveal the WrestleMania 27 guest host tonight and Eve Torres will defend the Divas Title against Natalya. Advertised locally is John Cena & Randy Orton vs. CM Punk & The Miz with Michael Cole as referee.

No need to start another Raw thread for tonight this will do maybe a mod can change the title please

I do hope it is someone like The Rock or SCSA but I fear it will be Bob Barker

Big Daddy Cool

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No need to start another Raw thread for tonight this will do maybe a mod can change the title please

I do hope it is someone like The Rock or SCSA but I fear it will be Bob Barker

why do you think it could be bob barker, surely whoever it is, is been brought in to sell the ppv, as good as bob barker is, he would'nt do that, thats why i think it has to be

The Rock

. oh and thanks for changing the title gimmick.

CMpunked

Big Daddy Cool wrote: »

why do you think it could be bob barker

Barker has been involved with wwe/f a good few times now.
In the 80s, he hosted raw last year and more stuff that isnt coming to mind.
theres a chance the big name we're all expecting, isnt actually the big name.

Big Daddy Cool

CMpunked wrote: »

Barker has been involved with wwe/f a good few times now.
In the 80s, he hosted raw last year and more stuff that isnt coming to mind.
theres a chance the big name we're all expecting, isnt actually the big name.

i like bob barker, i just dont think would vince give such a build up last week if it were just bob barker.

CMpunked

Big Daddy Cool wrote: »

i like bob barker, i just dont think would vince give such a build up last week if it were just bob barker.

I couldnt agree more with you man.
I just feel that there are so many options that we are going to be left with someone who we dont want. :pac:

Big Daddy Cool

CMpunked wrote: »

I couldnt agree more with you man.
I just feel that there are so many options that we are going to be left with someone who we dont want. :pac:

ha yeah probably be justin bieber so :eek:,

Charisteas

I'm expecting some sort of Valentine's day match on tonight's Raw. Either that or a Valentine's Day Lingerie contest, hosted by Jerry Lawler, and interrupted by Miz.

Can you feel the love?!

CMpunked

Maybe there is a chance that if

HHH

is supposed to be takers opponent at mania, and everyone is speculating that HBK will in some way be involved in the match, is there a chance that he is the guest host i wonder.

In the sense that he will be around to give some reason as to why he is going to be involved in the match. And he could also use tonight to bring about the return of his best buddy!

grames_bond

It's Hornswaggle!!

:pac:

Big Daddy Cool

CMpunked wrote: »

Maybe there is a chance that if

HHH

is supposed to be takers opponent at mania, and everyone is speculating that HBK will in some way be involved in the match, is there a chance that he is the guest host i wonder.

In the sense that he will be around to give some reason as to why he is going to be involved in the match. And he could also use tonight to bring about the return of his best buddy!

quite possible, i just think we might see that 1 develop next monday, but that tonight in anaheim could be ''electrifying''

Charisteas

Charisteas wrote: »

I'm expecting some sort of Valentine's day match on tonight's Raw. Either that or a Valentine's Day Lingerie contest, hosted by Jerry Lawler, and interrupted by Miz.

Can you feel the love?!

Scrap that last sentence, Lawler's mother passed away yesterday, so he won't be on Raw tonight.

Rest In Peace

Source - http://wrestlingnewscenter.blogspot.com/2011/02/jerry-lawlers-mother-passes-away.html

D2D

grames_bond wrote: »

It's Hornswaggle!!

:pac:

The IWC would die a death if that happed

Bounty Hunter

Big Daddy Cool wrote: »

quite possible, i just think we might see that 1 develop next monday, but that tonight in anaheim could be ''electrifying''

With this guest host, Takers return and build to a mania streak match and any possible pre mania returns to build feuds im optimistic about all the future Raws in the build to mania tbh especially as these stories will have to be interwoven with the continued build of the other mania matches and the fallout of the EC

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Word going around WWE this weekend is that Vince McMahon will be on RAW this Monday to reveal Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the special guest host of WrestleMania 27 in Atlanta.
The Rock has been heavily rumored to be the host, among others, and one source now confirms that this is the plan. No word yet if Rock will be on RAW live or do some kind of satellite feed appearance.
There are no plans for The Rock to wrestle at WrestleMania 27, just host the pay-per-view.

CMpunked

i REALLLY want to go to mania now

Bounty Hunter

CMpunked wrote: »

i REALLLY want to go to mania now

and thats why he's the man I expected and the man im relieved to hear is probably doing it, he will atleast Draw the wrestling fans who are on the fense about getting the PPV. dunno about mainstream as the casual fans might not think its that big a deal as he was a pro wrestler with the WWE a few years back anyway.

Big Daddy Cool

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

and thats why he's the man I expected and the man im relieved to hear is probably doing it, he will atleast Draw the wrestling fans who are on the fense about getting the PPV. dunno about mainstream as the casual fans might not think its that big a deal as he was a pro wrestler with the WWE a few years back anyway.

agreed, i sort of knew it would be him ever since he said about a month ago that he would do something with the wwe ''very soon'' and when vince made that announcement last week, well there was really never any doubt he was'nt the man

CMpunked

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

and thats why he's the man I expected and the man im relieved to hear is probably doing it, he will atleast Draw the wrestling fans who are on the fense about getting the PPV. dunno about mainstream as the casual fans might not think its that big a deal as he was a pro wrestler with the WWE a few years back anyway.

I can see it being the single best way to push mania in the mainstream to the media. Like MoneyMaywhether a few years back.
The media could see a bit of authenticity to him being involved, as its where he has its roots. I would be very surprised if there isnt some sort of appearance by him tonight. WWE will want their faces across the news reports tomorrow morning.
Imagine that, The Miz is running his mouth, then from nowhere there is that infamous theme.
Wow. Getting chills now.

Bounty Hunter

CMpunked wrote: »

I can see it being the single best way to push mania in the mainstream to the media. Like MoneyMaywhether a few years back.
The media could see a bit of authenticity to him being involved, as its where he has its roots. I would be very surprised if there isnt some sort of appearance by him tonight. WWE will want their faces across the news reports tomorrow morning.
Imagine that, The Miz is running his mouth, then from nowhere there is that infamous theme.
Wow. Getting chills now.

well i only meant that as apposed to getting an equally big name non former wrestler in like Mayweather whom could have been more likely to get people who wouldent normally watch wrestling to tune in. The Rock wouldent do this but he would def maximise the audience of Wrestling fans watching and will be massive for this mania

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CMpunked wrote: »

I can see it being the single best way to push mania in the mainstream to the media. Like MoneyMaywhether a few years back.
The media could see a bit of authenticity to him being involved, as its where he has its roots. I would be very surprised if there isnt some sort of appearance by him tonight. WWE will want their faces across the news reports tomorrow morning.
Imagine that, The Miz is running his mouth, then from nowhere there is that infamous theme.
Wow. Getting chills now.

OMG I would love to see a Rock promo on the Miz

Big Daddy Cool

CMpunked wrote: »

I can see it being the single best way to push mania in the mainstream to the media. Like MoneyMaywhether a few years back.
The media could see a bit of authenticity to him being involved, as its where he has its roots. I would be very surprised if there isnt some sort of appearance by him tonight. WWE will want their faces across the news reports tomorrow morning.
Imagine that, The Miz is running his mouth, then from nowhere there is that infamous theme.
Wow. Getting chills now.

well yeah if he they allow him to forget the PG nonsense, i reckon the miz against him on the stick would be both ''awesome'' and ''electrying'' , not sure many in mainstream would buy the ppv just because of the rock cos many knew where he came from before movies, but as bounty said people who follow wrestling that might not be that interested in it, will certainly be interested now

D.Q

Jesus. Is this what looking forward to Raw feels like?

Taking the morning off college so I can stay up for this tonight

Bounty Hunter

D.Q wrote: »

Jesus. Is this what looking forward to Raw feels like?

Taking the morning off college so I can stay up for this tonight

weird feeling aint it

is it 1 or 2am start time there atm? considering getting up to watch it at 9/10am to watch it myself?

D2D

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

weird feeling aint it

is it 1 or 2am start time there atm? considering getting up to watch it at 9/10am to watch it myself?

Standard 2am start here

starviewadams

I refuse to get my hopes up that it is The Rock,when it's most likely going to be either Barker or Bieber,prove me wrong Vince(please!!)

Ridley

CMpunked wrote: »

Imagine that, The Miz is running his mouth, then from nowhere there is that infamous theme.
Wow. Getting chills now.

Am I the only one that'd prefer the uber long intro Hollywood Rock theme that had the arena asplode with the whispered "Is cookin'"?

Exclamation Marc

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

and thats why he's the man I expected and the man im relieved to hear is probably doing it, he will atleast Draw the wrestling fans who are on the fense about getting the PPV. dunno about mainstream as the casual fans might not think its that big a deal as he was a pro wrestler with the WWE a few years back anyway.

Completely agree with you. It will definitely sway those fans on the fence. I'm sure if he is involved, he'll probably start appearing on tv shows around America to promote his apperance, so hopefully it'll bring in some extra viewers.

What sort of role do you think he'd have though? Assuming they can't make it "The Rock" night as he won't be there post-mania.

Maybe special guest referee or just general wandering around host?

It's really interesting though if it is him, and I hope it is.

Tinie

Most people thinking its The Rock, id say it probably is. If it is though, I hope he gets a good few backstage and in ring segments at mania to cut promos on people, as its been waaayyy too long..

Wile E. Coyote

CMpunked wrote: »

Imagine that, The Miz is running his mouth, then from nowhere there is that infamous theme.
Wow. Getting chills now.

Might just stay up to watch Raw tonight, for the first time in months but if the above doesn't happen I'm going to be very dissapointed .

Mr.Nice Guy

If it's The Rock then I definitely intend to buy the PPV. That would sell it for me. Since Austin is set to do the Tough Enough thing then they could have some sort of a Mania segment together to play off their three previous encounters. Maybe even sing a song again.

Also screw The Miz, it's a Rock/Cena confrontation that everyone wants to see. As much as I like and admire Cena, even I will mark out if The Rock talks trash on him. :pac:

Bounty Hunter

FireballPitcher wrote: »

Completely agree with you. It will definitely sway those fans on the fence. I'm sure if he is involved, he'll probably start appearing on tv shows around America to promote his apperance, so hopefully it'll bring in some extra viewers.

What sort of role do you think he'd have though? Assuming they can't make it "The Rock" night as he won't be there post-mania.

Maybe special guest referee or just general wandering around host?

It's really interesting though if it is him, and I hope it is.

im guessing a wander around, itl just be Raw GM turned up to 11. He will introduce an angle recap or two, interview a few superstars, probably tear into one of them. He will introduce the hall of fame class... he will essentially take most of Finkel and cos job for the night and make those nothing moments in highlights. Rock Cena/SCSA/Miz/HHH altercations etc

D.Q

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

im guessing a wander around, itl just be Raw GM turned up to 11. He will introduce an angle recap or two, interview a few superstars, probably tear into one of them. He will introduce the hall of fame class... he will essentially take most of Finkel and cos job for the night and make those nothing moments in highlights.

I'd be delighted with that! hopefully he can do some sort of price is right thing again! :P

Exclamation Marc

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

im guessing a wander around, itl just be Raw GM turned up to 11. He will introduce an angle recap or two, interview a few superstars, probably tear into one of them. He will introduce the hall of fame class... he will essentially take most of Finkel and cos job for the night and make those nothing moments in highlights. Rock Cena/SCSA/Miz/HHH altercations etc

Any chance they'll get the Coach or Kevin Kelly back for the night for an interview or two?

Big Daddy Cool

FireballPitcher wrote: »

Any chance they'll get the Coach or Kevin Kelly back for the night for an interview or two?

i think michael cole would be perfect to interview him now, remember when Rock put his t-shirt over coles head during an interview once, coles persona now against The Rock i think could be very entertaining. actually there is so many entertaining possibilities that could happen, cole, the miz, maybe even a piece with austin to promote tough enough. i just hope the wwe drop the PG stuff for Rock to use his catchphrases, cos if they dont i'm not sure what he can do.

Big Daddy Cool

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

If it's The Rock then I definitely intend to buy the PPV. That would sell it for me. Since Austin is set to do the Tough Enough thing then they could have some sort of a Mania segment together to play off their three previous encounters. Maybe even sing a song again.

Also screw The Miz, it's a Rock/Cena confrontation that everyone wants to see. As much as I like and admire Cena, even I will mark out if The Rock talks trash on him.

you mean like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kWZrJicj-Y

Mr.Nice Guy

Big Daddy Cool wrote: »

you mean like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kWZrJicj-Y

Yeah exactly. There was more excitement in that moment than in 95% of the confrontations the WWE do. To see those two in the ring exchanging words with each other would be epic. :cool:

Big Daddy Cool

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Yeah exactly. There was more excitement in that moment than in 95% of the confrontations the WWE do. To see those two in the ring exchanging words with each other would be epic. :cool:

the smile and wink rock gave cena said it all , could cena go 1 on 1 with the great one and ad lib on the stick, i could be wrong but im not so sure he could.

parker kent

Big Daddy Cool wrote: »

the smile and wink rock gave cena said it all , could cena go 1 on 1 with the great one and ad lib on the stick, i could be wrong but im not so sure he could.

He'd probably call him The Poop.

Furious-Red

Personally i would love to see a promo Rock vs Sheamus

JP Liz V1

I think a Rock promo on anyone would be frecking awesome

CMpunked

If the rock is the WM host, then does that mean he can make some matches?

GTR63

Some Wrestling sites are now saying it could be Bob Barker. Maybe its a swerve but Barker would be a HUGE kick in the balls after the Rock rumours.

CMpunked

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlBDuP0cysM

"Personification of that special moment."
"A man who set a bar, set a record like no one else"

Hmmm...

Furious-Red

Credit: PWInsider.com

While many people are speculating that it will be revealed to be Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, sources within WWE indicate that many employees are under the impression that the guest host will be none other than former Price Is Right host Bob Barker.

Barker is scheduled to be the guest on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on tonight CBS.

What a disappointment it will be if it turns out to be barker. Especially after a big build up (and the rumours that it could be The Rock)


Why would anyone who wasn't buying the PPV then decide to buy just because Bob Barker is host?

It says on WWE.com that there will be a live chat with the guest host on WWE.com after Raw tonight.

Makes me think its not The Rock for some reason

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FFS this thread has me excited for Raw tonight thinking it is The Rock and now it could be that old fart Barker

fman

Oh for the days when a total swerve like Jericho, Goldberg or Lesnar would have been possible. It couldn't be H's return could it?

GTR63

fman wrote: »

Oh for the days when a total swerve like Jericho, Goldberg or Lesnar would have been possible. It couldn't be H's return could it?

It won't be Lesnar or Goldberg thats for sure,they wouldn't waste Jericho as a Host on a no doubt lean card.I was thinking that return after the Chamber could be Hbk probably not the place to write it.

WHYTEHD

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TONIGHT on WWE Monday Night Raw, Mr. McMahon - WWE will announce who will be Guest Host of the biggest event of the year, WWE WrestleMania XXVII! Who will it be? Will they help or hurt John Cena - WWE Universe? Click LIKE if you'll be watching at 9/8 CT TONIGHT on USA Network!

why mention Cena???

Big Daddy Cool

from the wwe website�We will introduce a man who is personification of that special moment, that extraordinary attraction, that never been done before. We will introduce this man who will indeed set a banner, set a record like no one else because no one has ever hosted an event in front of 75,000 people.�

it just cant be bob barker :eek:, can it. i cant believe that this will happen, they want to sell the ppv not mess it up