RAW Superthread

DEFTLEFTHAND

I thought the initial DX promo with HHH and Michaels was brutal. Really unfunny and cringey and poor Shawn looked so old.

Razor looked scary. At first I thought he was drunk.

I didn't think Vince looked well either, gone a bit gaunt looking and his complexion seemed off, he had a jaundiced look about him. (although maybe that was just a bad makeup job)

I read on Twitter that people paid up to 400 dollars a ticket to the Manhattan Centre. Lots of Bullsh1t, Fcuk Barclays and Refund chants. King and JR were pictured dozing in their chairs at one point.

The Nal

They need to keep Austin off TV. Anytime he shows up its just reminds everyone how sh1t the current product is in comparison.

DM_7

The Nal wrote: »

They need to keep Austin off TV. Anytime he shows up its just reminds everyone how sh1t the current product is in comparison.

How **** everyone is compared to him more like.

The Nal

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Torrie Wilson!


DAMM!

Fill yer boots.

https://www.instagram.com/torriewilson/?hl=en

DM_7 wrote: »

How **** everyone is compared to him more like.

Thats what I meant yeah. Still gets a bigger pop than anyone whos followed since.

sky88

if roman does win and they put the men on first the rest of the show could be disastrous for the show

i have a feeling they'll put the women on last especially if ronda is to debut at it

DM_7

sky88 wrote: »

if roman does win and they put the men on first the rest of the show could be disastrous for the show

i have a feeling they'll put the women on last especially if ronda is to debut at it

People could leave if Roman wins (in that scenario).

sky88

DM_7 wrote: »

People could leave if Roman wins (in that scenario).

i think it would happen how much is debatable as im sure people wouldn't want to let the money go to waste

last years rumble was terrible after showing a lot of promise in the build up so im hoping the opposite happens here as theirs no real hype

DEFTLEFTHAND

Are there any surprise entrants rumoured for the Rumble?

martyos121

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

Are there any surprise entrants rumoured for the Rumble?

Based on betting odds alone (which were quite accurate last year so don’t read on if you want to go in fresh),

EC3 and Pete Dunne look likely to be in it. Almas and Ricochet are possibilities too according to the same.

Lord TSC

It was disappointing. They had so much talent but rather than try and write a story or something, it was just a conveyor belt of "hey look,mits that guy but they ain't talking".

One thought though; anyone else feel Finn has been getting a possible Rumble win build over the last few weeks? Quickly given a stable, few strong wins (and looked good in his fight bs Seth), put over by DX and the legends. Feels like they've started trying to build him up a bit.

The Nal

Enzo has been fired due to a rape allegation.

PTH2009

The Nal wrote: »

Enzo has been fired due to a rape allegation.

good riddance never grew on me

lots of the locker room will be delighted id say

wonder where his career will go from here ?

hufpc8w3adnk65

PTH2009 wrote: »

good riddance never grew on me

lots of the locker room will be delighted id say

wonder where his career will go from here ?

impact zone!

CastorTroy

I enjoyed it okay. Not great but sticking people in backstage skits was expected.
I understand why they had both venues but at the same time, I think it was stupid.
Think I actually saw one woman crying for Taker's entrance.
When DiBiase won the poker, instead of Ron, they should've had IRS reminding him to pay taxes on it.
How could they have the Raw GMs and not have Vickie?
When Torriw came out, I also expected Stacey. Surprised no Lita or Beth since both do panels, etc. Think fans were confused about how to greet Maryse.
Finn looked delighted and I dont blame him.
Am happy Miz won. He is the most consistent thing on Raw when it comes to entertainment.

Looks like it's Smackdon's job to do a proper promotion of the Rumble

Loughc

Christ that was an awful awful Raw. Let alone a special episode.

Elias and Jason Jordan both have something special. Them and Miz winning and staring down Bryan was good otherwise it was awful.

I’m actually annoyed at myself for wasting time watching it/fast forwarding it.

The taker promo was shocking and woken Matt Hardy is dead now. Manhattan centre was a complete waste of time.

The White Feather

I'm not sure what everyone expected. They used the legends in the best way possible. I didn't want to see them wrestle.

The 2 arenas definitely didn't work but these shows rarely do anything for current storylines.As a standalone show I enjoyed it.Bit of a bite in it too, with the scumbags and balls comments. Be great if they continued this but it was probably just for this show.

Of course there are still the usual problems like Woken Matt. I didn't follow him in TNA and all I know about him now is that he talks weird. That's all his character is to me now so they have wasted him totally.Taker was just out there to be out there.

Elias is great and Jordan is doing well. It all depends on what he does straight after he breaks with Seth.

Miz is great and delighted he won. Just turn Roman now and things will go up for him too.

On the Rumble, I saw someone saying

D.Bryan

was meant to be a co-favourite for it on some website. Be amazing if he won it.

ERG89

Never, ever underestimate how lazy and bad WWE creative is. This show was like a 3 hour example of how even when given a chance to not mess up they manage it flawlessly somehow. I felt bad for the fans in the Manhattan centre who entertained themselves by taking pictures of Lawler and JR looking like they were asleep and seeing the contribution to their latest mess up Woken Matt Hardy.

Chip Whitley

How happy did Balor look the whole time, couldn't keep the smile off his face! Was great to see.

Loughc

Daniel Bryan won’t be in the Rumble. Not a chance. If he does wrestle for the WWE again it’ll be something to do with the Shane Mc/Zayn/Owens storyline.

ShagNastii

That was a really prominent spot to put Balor and the boys. Is there much hype behind Finn possibly winning the RR?

Loughc

ShagNastii wrote: »

That was a really prominent spot to put Balor and the boys. Is there much hype behind Finn possibly winning the RR?

None. All signs are pointing towards a Nakamura victory and Reigns will win a title shot for Mania at the Feb PPV.

Reigns Lesnar for Vince and Nakamura Styles for the wrestling fans.

Lithium93_

Loughc wrote: »

None. All signs are pointing towards a Nakamura victory and Reigns will win a title shot for Mania at the Feb PPV.

Reigns Lesnar for Vince and Nakamura Styles for the wrestling fans.

I'd be totally fine with this.

At least there'd be one finish genuinely in the air/could go either way

Loughc

Lithium93_ wrote: »

I'd be totally fine with this.

Yeah me too. At WM31 I actually really enjoyed the Reigns Lesnar Match. It was really well put together. Even before the run in.

Actually hats off to the WWE for the finish to the Miz Reigns match. I love the exposed buckle finish and the fact it wasn’t obvious when Miz exposed it until they showed the replay was Awesome.

Jerichoholic

If he's been cleared, he's going back to wrestle.

Loughc

Jerichoholic wrote: »

If he's been cleared, he's going back to wrestle.

I agree he will. But not at the Rumble. I reckon Mania will be his first showing and prob against Shane.

The White Feather

The good news for WWE is the ratings for RAW went up.Mind you it was a special show but still good.

"This week’s episode of WWE Raw drew 4,530,000 viewers"

I can't see Nakamura winning the Rumble. Just don't see Vince OKing that.

Definitely could see Balor winning. I think they are thinking about it at least.

I have seen a few people adamant that the person I said earlier will win it. Dunno why they think it but I hope it may be true.Some seem to think it will happen anyway if the odds are short. Betters usually hear things but it could be wishful thinking.

Loughc

If Balor wins what will Reigns do?

Vince is not done pushing the Reigns machine.

martyos121

Loughc wrote: »

If Balor wins what will Reigns do?

Vince is not done pushing the Reigns machine.

Balor could only realistically win if they allowed the Rumble winner to choose which world title to go after like they used to do. There’s a proper storyline there for Balor vs. Styles if they decide to pull the trigger on it, it’s just a question of whether we get it at Mania or a bit further down the road.

ShaneU

Triple H returning as his old rebellious character when he's the COO of the company is a bit too ridiculous even for wrestling.

Furious-Red

Loughc wrote: »

If Balor wins what will Reigns do?

Vince is not done pushing the Reigns machine.

Make it a triple threat