Raw 11/11/13 *Spoilers* (Taped from Manchester)

JP Liz V1

Raw from Manchester tonight features a triple threat match for the WHC title with John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. Damien Sandow

Moneymaker

Seems appropriate.

rovert

What will be interesting is if they will follow through the original plan of

Big E Langston beating Dean Ambrose for the US title which was scheduled to happen on WWE Main Event but didn't as there was a total lack of communication between Creative and the travel department. Ambrose had to get a headstart on getting to Europe.

Moneymaker

I really think

if Big E is to win the title they should save it for a PPV and make it a big moment. He's got momentum now and winning the title on a PPV like Survivor Series would be a much bigger deal then a throwaway RAW imo.

rovert

Also will Fandango-ing be a thing again?

gnfnrhead

Wondering if I should bother staying up since last week was so awful.

the groutch

Moneymaker wrote: »

I really think

if Big E is to win the title they should save it for a PPV and make it a big moment. He's got momentum now and winning the title on a PPV like Survivor Series would be a much bigger deal then a throwaway RAW imo.

it would give alot more credibility to the UK Raw/Smackdown shows, and have them as more than just effectively a televised house show.

Insect Overlord

gnfnrhead wrote: »

Wondering if I should bother staying up since last week was so awful.

There will be spoilers available early too, seeing as it's not being broadcast live.

CSF

gnfnrhead wrote: »

Wondering if I should bother staying up since last week was so awful.

Don't do it. It's a trap.

gnfnrhead

CSF wrote: »

Don't do it. It's a trap.

I only work weekends and Bank Holidays now unless they are short staffed. I'm usually off on Tuesday and can never go asleep early. It's not the staying up late part that is the issue, it's the "can I watch something better instead?" bit :pac: I'll be up anyway.

AJ is my reason for watching and she gets maybe five minutes now

GTR63

gnfnrhead wrote: »

AJ is my reason for watching and she gets maybe five minutes now

:eek:

Reading that I thought you were saying something else at first.

rovert

Dont have a direct source but apparently Steph and Hunter arent there so Corporate Kane will be tonight's evil authority

the groutch

that would explain why they rushed Kane's return

LOTD

There is probably a good reason for this, but why can't the UK and Irish fans watch it live rather than it being delayed for American audiences, it would only be for two shows a year. Does it have to with the network in the US that the WWE is on?

jaykhunter

LOTD wrote: »

Why can't the UK and Irish fans watch it live rather than it being delayed for American audiences, it would only be for two shows a year. Does it have to with the network in the US that the WWE is on?

Money. It's far more expensive for WWE to broadcast live than taped and Sky Sports would have to bump whatever's on now (live tennis, darts etc). It'd also upset the regular schedule WWE is on Sky. Since it's a much smaller audience than US they just don't bother. They could if they really wanted. It'd be really cool though. It'd even be a small incentive to attend the show live, hours before the rest of the world sees it. Sky's deal doesn't impact their deal with USA Network (which only deals with the US). WWE have changed US channels (Spike, UPN, SyFy etc) but WWE TV has been on Sky Sports for about 20 years now.

gnfnrhead

If it was live they couldnt edit in cheers and boos.

JP Liz V1

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WWE Champion Randy Orton kicks off RAW and cuts a promo. He’s interrupted by Brad Maddox, who wants Orton vs. Cody Rhodes tonight. Kane interrupts, tells Maddox to shut up and wants Orton vs. Goldust for tonight. Vickie Guerrero comes out and says she’s going to do what’s best for business – a handicap with Orton taking on Cody and Goldust.
* Cody Rhodes and Goldust defeat Randy Orton by count out when Big Show interferes and throws Orton through a table. Orton is unable to make it back in the ring.
* Santino Marella Los Matadores vs. 3MB is up next. 3MB come out in Union Jack ring attire to a positive reaction. Matadores and Santino get the win and El Torito gets involved after the match.
* Dolph Ziggler vs. Curtis Axel will take place later tonight.
* Damien Sandow defeated Kofi Kingston.
* Randy Orton runs into an office backstage where Vickie Guerrero, Kane and Brad Maddox are. Orton is upset and complains about what Big Show did to him earlier.
* Curtis Axel vs. Dolph Ziggler is up next for the Intercontinental Title. Axel gets the win with his neckbreaker.
* Backstage segment with Kane and Brad Maddox. The Shield vs. CM Punk and Daniel Bryan in a handicap match is announced for tonight’s main event. In another handicap match, John Cena will face Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro.
* Tamina Snuka defeated Nikki Bella after AJ Lee interfered. Brie Bella cleared the ring after the match.
* Randy Orton walks up on The Shield backstage and is angry because they didn’t help him with Big Show earlier. They said they were busy but Orton isn’t happy. The Shield say it’s not their problem and Orton walks off.
* Fandango and Summer Rae are out next as the whole arena does the Fandango dance. Tyson Kidd is out next. Fandango gets the win.
* Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro vs. John Cena is up next. There was a loud “Mr. Bean” chant thanks to a Zeb Colter promo. Alberto Del Rio came down mid-match to watch Cena. The hate from fans against Cena was said to be some of the loudest ever during this match. Cena ends up getting the win after a STF on Swagger. After the match, Del Rio attacked Cena until Big E Langston made the save.
* Backstage segment with Alberto Del Rio complaining to Brad Maddox about Big E Langston.
* Ryback vs. R-Truth is up next. Truth gets the win after ducking a Meathook clothesline.
* Alberto Del Rio defeated Big E Langston.
* CM Punk and Daniel Bryan vs. The Shield in a handicap match is up next. The lights go out and The Wyatt Family interrupt the match. They side with The Shield and it’s 6 on 2 until The Usos, Cody Rhodes and Goldust come out to make it 6 vs. 6. RAW ends with the babyfaces getting the upperhand.

GTR63

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

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* Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro vs. John Cena is up next. Cena ends up getting the win after a STF on Swagger.

At least

Ryback vs. R-Truth is up next. Truth gets the win after ducking a Meathook clothesline.

gnfnrhead

I'm staying up (and havent read the spoilers so shut it ) is anyone else to make it worthwhile posting at the same time? Reading here is often more entertaining.

andyman

I'll be here. We can set up a campsite fire and make smores.

jaykhunter

I'm just finishing walking dead. What's happening?

Professional Griefer

jaykhunter wrote: »

I'm just finishing walking dead. What's happening?

Only been a recap of the big show stuff from last week so far.

gnfnrhead

jaykhunter wrote: »

I'm just finishing walking dead. What's happening?

Big Show is getting beat up and still has no friends. I'm sure we've seen this before :pac:

gnfnrhead

Why is their a taxi on the stage?

andyman

gnfnrhead wrote: »

Why is their a taxi on the stage?

It was called for Sin Cara after one of his botches. Only getting there now.

Insect Overlord

The piped "boooos" are shite.

gnfnrhead

Insect Overlord wrote: »

The piped "boooos" are shite.

Was thinking the same. Nobody moving yet Orton getting booed out of the building :pac:

gnfnrhead

Raw picks up where it left off last week. Awful opening segment.

andyman

Cody should have brought back the 'tash for Movember.

jaykhunter

I wonder how much audio-sweetening/retakes they had to do. Crowd are really entertaining themselves!

gnfnrhead

That post-Wrestlemania crowd has ruined a lot of shows. Everyone tries to copy it now. It was awful the first time, why try copy it?

Jester252

JBL with a spice girls reference.

seandotcomm

Haha, I lol'ed at the crowd singing a Cody Rhodes chant to the theme of "Cheerio, Cheerio, Cheeeriooooooooo"

gnfnrhead

Well guess that means Orton and Show get to go home early.

gnfnrhead

Oh showing that Big Show left? He definitely isnt coming back later.

jaykhunter

It makes me sad that Los Matadores have crowd reaction embedded into the song. It's quite desperate!

On the plus side, imagine how much money you've saved not flying to Manchester, buying tickets, and staying the night!

Insect Overlord

gnfnrhead wrote: »

Oh showing that Big Show left? He definitely isnt coming back later.

Can they sack him if he comes back to work drunk? :P

jaykhunter wrote: »

It makes me sad that Los Matadores have crowd reaction embedded into the song. It's quite desperate!

I reckon they got the "Olé" thing so people won't use it for Sami Zayn when he gets called up.

gnfnrhead

Insect Overlord wrote: »

Can they sack him if he comes back to work drunk? :P

He'd probably get a promotion with how backwards they are :pac:

gnfnrhead

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Raw from Manchester tonight features a triple threat match for the WHC title with John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. Damien Sandow

I may be wrong, but I'm fairly sure that's Kofi, not Cena or Del Rio :mad:

Insect Overlord

Some guy, on his own, singing "Oh, Damien Sandow" to the tune of 7 Nation Army. :pac:

gnfnrhead

Sandow badly needs a new finish. He'll never win a World title with the You're Welcome.

mrkiscool2

Urgh, Axel is going to win this by doing a Cena

gnfnrhead

Nice main event if it doesnt get overbooked.

Shield vs Bryan/Punk.

J. Marston

Remember when we all liked Ryder? What were we thinking?

gnfnrhead

The cut AJ's entrance for that crap?

gnfnrhead

The heels are more over than the babyfaces so far.

jaykhunter

gnfnrhead wrote: »

Sandow badly needs a new finish. He'll never win a World title with the You're Welcome.

Just you wait until he debuts the "after you, I insist"

J. Marston wrote: »

Remember when we all liked Ryder? What were we thinking?

By God, yeah. That Kane/Cena/Eve storyline really buried him 6 feet under. He's still picking soil out of his teeth.

gnfnrhead

Total Divas is even worse than I imagined.

jaykhunter

I like this growing trend of wrestlers not wearing trunks, but rather full-length tights, like Tyson Kidd and Kofi.

bigron2109

Micheal Cole calling himself a "Journalist"

Insect Overlord

I'm actually enjoying this show a lot. But I need sleep. Will catch up with the rest tomorrow.