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Raw 28/07/14 *Spoilers*

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    #62
    gnfnrhead
    Registered Users Posts: 12,478 ✭✭✭✭gnfnrhead


    J. Marston wrote: »
    "He's been molested."

    Wasn't expecting to hear that line on Raw.

    Layla and Summer can molest me if they want.

    And they say wrestling fans arent classy :pac:


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    #63
    J. Marston
    Registered Users Posts: 23,141 ✭✭✭✭J. Marston


    gnfnrhead wrote: »
    HUGE RETURN EXPECTED TONIGHT!!!!!!
    Brad Maddox!!!!!!

    Worth staying up if that happens :D

    Did this happen or did I miss it? Not expecting it in the last 10 minutes.


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    #64
    gnfnrhead
    Registered Users Posts: 12,478 ✭✭✭✭gnfnrhead


    J. Marston wrote: »
    Did this happen or did I miss it? Not expecting it in the last 10 minutes.

    Saving it to last! :D


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    #65
    Super-Rush
    Registered Users Posts: 19,473 ✭✭✭✭Super-Rush


    B.A._Baracus wrote: »
    Just tuned into Raw and the thread. 3 pages so far? ... thats low.

    **edit I make it 4 lol :P *

    Switch to 40 posts per page and you get two pages so far.


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    #66
    J. Marston
    Registered Users Posts: 23,141 ✭✭✭✭J. Marston


    Is this for real? A Stephanie/Bellas feud is main eventing Raw?

    Edit: Okay that line by Stephanie made it worth it.


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    #67
    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    J. Marston wrote: »
    Is this for real? A Stephanie/Bellas feud is main eventing Raw?

    Edit: Okay that line by Stephanie made it worth it.

    What did she say? I conked out.


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    #68
    J. Marston
    Registered Users Posts: 23,141 ✭✭✭✭J. Marston


    Omackeral wrote: »
    What did she say? I conked out.

    Steph was crying and saying "At Summerslam....At Summerslam..." she then knocked Brie off the ring apron with an almighty bitchslap before saying "You're my bitch!"


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    #69
    jaykhunter
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 12,013 Mod ✭✭✭✭jaykhunter


    Christ. Next insult/snippy remark gets a ban. Move on.


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    #70
    Lord TSC
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 42,435 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lord TSC


    (Typing this part up just after watching the first match....)

    The first match ticked all the wrong boxes for me. Not the result. That was grand. Not the stupid writing out a corner they painted themselves into last week.

    The story of the match was "Oh my God, John Cena can wrestle!?!". Our 15 time champion, a 10 year pro who has beaten everyone....but the story was "Be impressed, John Cena can actually use a powerbomb and a headlock from time to time." And let's be honest, most people will readily buy into that story, since most seem to still believe he can't wrestle. That annoys me. He should be viewed as the best wrestler in WWE given his history and record.

    (ok. Rest written post show)

    JERICHO/STEPH 2014! Brilliant.
    Jericho vs Rollins was great.
    Cesaro vs Cena was a good match despite the stupid story.
    Steph vs Brie had me grinning.
    A Jamie Noble chant closing a show in 2014 :pac:

    Enjoyed more than I disliked. Just one stupid story.


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    #71
    CSF
    Registered Users Posts: 33,055 ✭✭✭✭CSF


    That closing segment. No. Just no. I'm not as big a Steph fan as some either, but Brie Bella in a closing segment. Jesus Christ. Not to mention that it is pretty much the exact same segment as they did with Daniel Bryan ridiculously recently.

    When are they gonna do something with Goldust/Stardust or are they just gonna do these stupid segments every week until people stop caring about them completely?

    Poor Raw, the opening segment and match definitely the highlight. Needed more Ambrose.


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    #72
    rovert
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,089 ✭✭✭✭rovert


    Raw was good and I am very excited for SummerSlam.


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    #73
    Moneymaker
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    No Ambrose?

    No watch.

    Surely that Steph/HHH/Jericho segment was made for Ambrose to come out and take the piss out of them.


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    #74
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    After watching Raw I thought of a few soon to be written Wrestling books

    The Worst Year of my Life : The Damien Sandow Story (It just gets worse, Its hard to see a way back for him at this stage)

    Leo Kruger : They gave me that gimmick? (Just end it now....or turn him heel, hes awful as a face in this current character)

    The Demon Kane : Yes Im still employed (God Im sick of him at this stage, he drags what ever person he feuds with down)

    How to dress like Jimmy Wang Yang in 12 easy steps by Dean Ambrose (where was Ambrose tonight...sad face)


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    #75
    Blue_Dabadee
    Registered Users Posts: 1,553 ✭✭✭Blue_Dabadee


    I thought RAW was solid this week, much better than last week.


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    #76
    Angron
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    I feel slightly baffled at Raw ending on Bella vs Steph.


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    #77
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    Angron wrote: »
    I feel slightly baffled at Raw ending on Bella vs Steph.


    WWE thinking we care about the Bella's is wishful.....wishful thinking.


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    #78
    Angron
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Music Moderators, Regional Midlands Moderators Posts: 24,124 Mod ✭✭✭✭Angron


    I'm also disappointed we didn't see Bo get to 22-0 and take a few shots at the Undertaker :pac:


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    #79
    rovert
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,089 ✭✭✭✭rovert


    beakerjoe wrote: »
    After watching Raw I thought of a few soon to be written Wrestling books

    The Worst Year of my Life : The Damien Sandow Story (It just gets worse, Its hard to see a way back for him at this stage)

    Leo Kruger : They gave me that gimmick? (Just end it now....or turn him heel, hes awful as a face in this current character)

    The Demon Kane : Yes Im still employed (God Im sick of him at this stage, he drags what ever person he feuds with down)

    How to dress like Jimmy Wang Yang in 12 easy steps by Dean Ambrose (where was Ambrose tonight...sad face)

    In fairness Adam Rose was his idea. Adam Rose and Damien Sandow are the reason why those two lads have a job on the main roster Leo Kurger and Aaron "The Idol" Stevens didn't cut it.


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    #80
    beakerjoe
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    rovert wrote: »
    In fairness Adam Rose was his idea. Adam Rose and Damien Sandow are the reason why those two lads have a job on the main roster Leo Kurger and Aaron "The Idol" Stevens didn't cut it.


    But Sandow was grand as the intellectual savior rather than Charlie Haas 2.0 which he is now. (which was really Stevie Richards gimmick back in 99).

    Rose would be so much better as a slimey heel IMO. In fairness neither guy are written for well.


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    #81
    Moneymaker
    Registered Users Posts: 9,846 ✭✭✭Moneymaker


    Rose has literally zero redeeming qualities.

    He appears, I reach for the remote or I head for the bathroom.


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    #82
    rovert
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,089 ✭✭✭✭rovert


    beakerjoe wrote: »
    But Sandow was grand as the intellectual savior rather than Charlie Haas 2.0 which he is now. (which was really Stevie Richards gimmick back in 99).

    Rose would be so much better as a slimey heel IMO. In fairness neither guy are written for well.

    I'll grant you that but they should be happy to be were they are to some degree too. Sandow was fired and brought back that nearly never happens


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    #83
    beakerjoe
    Registered Users Posts: 20,753 ✭✭✭✭beakerjoe


    rovert wrote: »
    I'll grant you that but they should be happy to be were they are to some degree too. Sandow was fired and brought back that nearly never happens

    True, Im not saying the should be thankful, Id be thankful to be earning money and living the dream in that sense. But Sandow could be used better as he was in the past and Rose could be much more significant if used correctly.
    Moneymaker wrote: »
    Rose has literally zero redeeming qualities.

    He appears, I reach for the remote or I head for the bathroom.

    Ah your too harsh, hes just written badly IMO.


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    #84
    Rjd2
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    Adam Rose is 35, and I think mid card gimmick is his ceiling really. His best bet, get his head down, make some paper and enjoy travelling the world for the next few years. With the talent down in NXT, I just don't see him ever really rising above his current card position.

    Sandow I won't give up on yet.


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    #85
    Deadlie
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭Deadlie


    Did it end on a "this is awful" chant?


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    #86
    Rjd2
    Registered Users Posts: 12,041 ✭✭✭✭Rjd2


    Deadlie wrote: »
    Did it end on a "this is awful" chant?

    Jamie Noble chant to my ears. :o


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    #87
    Lord TSC
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 42,435 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lord TSC


    I honestly had no problem with it ending on Steph/Brie; it was the best story of the night to close a show.

    Our other options were
    - Orton/Kane beating down on Reigns (an ending we've seen versions of for 7 weeks or so).
    - Cena beating Cesaro and celebrating (do we need another "lol Cena wins" end to Raw?)
    - Wyatts beating down Jericho (again)
    - Paige/AJ staredown

    Those are the other big angles going right now, and none were fit to close a show, not in terms of quality of angle but in terms of actually leaving people with some sort of reason to watch next weeks show.

    Steph/Brie had a better hook than the other options.


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    #88
    Moneymaker
    Registered Users Posts: 9,846 ✭✭✭Moneymaker


    And Steph is such a strong heel right now, I think she'd be the heel in a feud with Hitler. It doesn't really matter that Brie frankly, can't act for shiit. Steph can carry the feud that well.


    Don't read this post please Vince, don't want you getting any ideas.


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    #89
    CSF
    Registered Users Posts: 33,055 ✭✭✭✭CSF


    Moneymaker wrote: »
    And Steph is such a strong heel right now, I think she'd be the heel in a feud with Hitler. It doesn't really matter that Brie frankly, can't act for shiit. Steph can carry the feud that well.


    Don't read this post please Vince, don't want you getting any ideas.
    Neither of them wrestle, one of them can act. Honestly how can you sell this as anything other than a huge disappointment?


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    #90
    JohnMc1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,987 ✭✭✭JohnMc1


    beakerjoe wrote: »
    WWE thinking we care about the Bella's is wishful.....wishful thinking.

    Or thinking we care that much about Stephanie. I hope after Summerslam she sods off to the back and sticks to running the show. She's developed to much of HHH's worst habits.


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    #91
    J. Marston
    Registered Users Posts: 23,141 ✭✭✭✭J. Marston


    I was wondering what they were up to putting Steph/Brie(?) in the main event but Stephanie made it very entertaining. She's such a bitch! Brie is a horrible actress though.

    It was something different than a run of the mill 6 man tag anyway.


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