Official RAW Thread for 1/21/08: The HD Era is Here - Higher Def, Same Old Booking

[Xero]

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After seeing both Jeff Hardy and Randy Orton both carried out on gurneys following Hardy's death-defying Swanton Bomb on the WWE Champion last week, it looks like Mr. McMahon has seen enough. The Chairman had ordered these two bitter rivals to put aside their differences for one night tonight and shake hands in the middle of the ring.

Hardy and Orton's rivalry has grown increasingly personal and violent in the last few weeks. Will this Chairman-ordered attempt at a one-night truce prove successful or only fan the flames of Hardy and Orton's mutual hatred less than a week before they battle for the WWE Championship at Royal Rumble?

After finding himself in a most unfamiliar position – on his back, in a neck brace and strapped to a gurney – Orton may be taking Hardy’s vow to “take him out” a lot more seriously.

After all, the legend-killing WWE Champion is used to sending opponents out on stretchers and not being carried out on one. But after Hardy crushed him with a breathtaking – and borderline suicidal – Swanton Bomb from 30 feet in the air on Raw last Monday, Orton knows two things: The Intercontinental Champion is a man of his word and will do anything – including harm himself – to avenge the self-proclaimed “one-man dynasty’s” attack on his brother Matt. Who knows to what extremes Jeff Hardy will go to take Orton’s WWE Championship at Royal Rumble on Jan. 27? (WATCH)
Path of Self-Destruction

However, some observers wonder whether Hardy did more harm to himself than Orton. The WWE Champion could have suffered more serious injuries from the Swanton Bomb, but somehow managed to walk away with only head and back trauma.

The extent of Hardy’s alleged injuries last Monday are unknown; he reportedly staggered out of the medical facility before he could be evaluated. Maybe he was being reckless – or perhaps he didn’t want Orton to learn about his injuries. Either way, Hardy’s behavior made the jaws of even his closest associates – and most diehard fans – drop.

Still, is Hardy more consumed with vengeance and injuring Orton than winning the WWE Championship? His messages to Orton in the last few weeks have been loud and clear and he could be living in the sadistic champion’s head after using legend killing-esque tactics against him. But he could have severely injured – and eliminated – himself from his golden opportunity at Royal Rumble, and that would have brought an ear-to-ear grin to Orton’s face.
Order of Protection

Making rivalries personal has been one of Orton’s favorite tactics. As illustrated by his wars with John Cena, the Rhodes family and Shawn Michaels, among others, the third-generation Superstar likes to get inside his opponents heads, turning them crazed and self-destructive. Was Orton hoping that Hardy would wipe himself out of the WWE Title picture while attempting to avenge his brother Matt?

Less than a month ago, Orton and Hardy’s scheduled match for Royal Rumble was solely about the WWE Championship. Now, it is about so much more. Maybe Mr. McMahon shouldn't being ordering a handshake between Hardy and Orton; it may not be possible for these two. Perhaps – for both Superstars’ safety – they should be kept as far apart from one another before the Rumble. If not, WWE officials may want to have some more gurneys on standby.

[Fox]

woo hoo raw is war startin soon; nitro has sucked so far; all hogan and da bisch

[Kane Knight]

I'm tuning in because I want to see what gynomastia looks like in HD.

[Innovator]

The bumbangfest called WWE creative...in HD!

[Xero]

I've seen shots of the set on a WWE.com video. It reminds me of the SNME set. I didn't get a very good look though.

[KingofOldSchool]

http://www.prowrestlingscoops.com/rawset.jpg

Here is the new set.

[Xero]

Wow...

[KingofOldSchool]

Oh and damn forums troubles keeping me from making said topic. :mad:

[Fox]

OMG SPOILER ALERTS

[Xero]

Oh and damn forums troubles keeping me from making said topic. :mad:

pwnd.

[KingofOldSchool]

pwnd.

pwn this.
























I got nothing.

[Innovator]

USA HD would be sweet to have...

[Splaya]

I have USA HD

[Fox]

UFC Best of 2007 on Spike. Good commercial fodder.

Also, best swimsuit moments on ETV.

[Innovator]

MLK Tribute

[KingofOldSchool]

Here is the token MLK video.

[Innovator]

gotta have it

[Fox]

Good ol' MLK.

[KingofOldSchool]

OMG EVERYTHING IS SO CLEAR!

[Innovator]

OMG EVERYTHING IS SO CLEAR!
So Orton's robot face is even MORE robotic!?!?!?!

[Splaya]

Wow this promo about last week is awesome

[KingofOldSchool]

It's like Hardy is really Swantoning himself into my living room.

IT'S HD!!!

[SuperSlim]

now we get to witness shit in clear color... yay

[Splaya]

The flatline in it was sweet too

[Splaya]

Holy shit the video montage is fucking awesome now

[SuperSlim]

its.... sooooooo new

[KingofOldSchool]

The intro is bigger bah gawd!

[Fox]

sweet

[Y2Ant]

WTB HD :(

[Splaya]

LOL

Handshake tonight

[SuperSlim]

I like the new set

[Fox]

lol official handshake

[KingofOldSchool]

HANDSHAKE!!!!!!!!!!

[Fox]

new set is fucking sweet. looks like a PPV set.

[KingofOldSchool]

I CAN SEE HBK'S BALD SPOT ALREADY!

[SuperSlim]

why doesn't Kennedy does his own introduction anymore? :(

[Splaya]

HD shows Kennedy tripping on the apron

[KingofOldSchool]

Battle of the spray on tans, first one to drip wins.

[Londoner]

Love the new set and wow tpww is fucking working atlast

[Innovator]

who in the crowd would go for the shirt after HBK's wiped himself with it?

[SuperSlim]

who in the crowd would go for the shirt after HBK's wiped himself with it?

someone lookin to sell it on ebay... come onnn

[ClockShot]

Kennedy and Michaels to open up. Nice.

I'll be in and out.

[Innovator]

Kennedy looks to be cut already,..kinda

[BigDaddyCool]

BDC in HD.

[Innovator]

I wish I saw baldy in HD

[Innovator]

talking about HBK, not you BDC

[BigDaddyCool]

Kennedy looks to be cut already,..kinda

Steriods in high def?

[Y2Ant]

BDCA-HD this topic

[Londoner]

Do you guys get HD without having to buy a whole new box for it? Lucky gits if so, we have to pay! Fuck it, its good enough for me.

[BigDaddyCool]

talking about HBK, not you BDC

Grrrrrrrrrrr :mad:

[Innovator]

Wow HBK is shedding mid ring

[BigDaddyCool]

BDCA-HD this topic

Done.

[KingofOldSchool]

"And Kennedy is ripping HBK's hair out."

Just let nature take its course.

[Innovator]

Weak reverse atomic drop

[Fox]

the 1-2-3-4-5 kick!

[SuperSlim]

I'm gettin bored already... darn it WWE

[Jeritron]

I demand Jericho's entrance in HD

[Londoner]

Oh look, adverts. Time to drink more beer i think.

[ClockShot]

PlaxInno Burress.

Temporary name Inno?

[Fox]

tyson griffin vs. frankie edgar on spike

[Innovator]

PlaxInno Burress.

Temporary name Inno?
For now, kinda like PlaxInno though

[Londoner]

I demand Jericho's entrance in HD

Me to. Was hoping it would start off with Y2J being pissed at JBL.

[Innovator]

"Hmmm the crowd is chanting 1-2-3-4-5 and HBK is stomping in the corner...I best turn around"

[Kane Knight]

Loving the match.

[Londoner]

The set just gives raw a whole new feel.

[Innovator]

Talented, brash, cock, and orange upstart

[Innovator]

This RAW has a big time feel starting out with HBK/Kennedy and new set...don't worry they'll fuck it up

[BigDaddyCool]

Kennedy needs to tighten up or something. He doesn't look every athletic.

[Londoner]

Next thing you know we'll get midgets wrestling and a womens match...

[KingofOldSchool]

HBK should just shave most of his hair off and become the new Missing Link.

[Fox]

what a heterosexual thing to say

[Innovator]

elbows on the knees

[Fox]

funny bone! knee to the funny bone!

[BigDaddyCool]

Kennedy sucks.

[BigDaddyCool]

The hd just fucked up

[Innovator]

BLAMO

[Innovator]

there goes Kennedy's momentum

[Fox]

sigh

[KingofOldSchool]

boo yeah

[Londoner]

Right result in the end

[SuperSlim]

Kennedy should have grabbed the bottom rope

[BigDaddyCool]

HBK needs to get some rogain or something if he is going to be in hd. I shudder to think what Hogan will look like.

[KingofOldSchool]

in yo face kennedy kennedy

[Fox]

poop bag high def

[SuperSlim]

handshake.... OF DOOOOOOM

[Fox]

"a conscience decision" lol

[BigDaddyCool]

The new poster featuring Jeff Hardy is right behind them. It means nothing.

[Innovator]

HBK needs to get some rogain or something if he is going to be in hd. I shudder to think what Hogan will look like.
Gladiators is in HD, he looks old...real old

but Gina looks goooooooood

[SuperSlim]

this is gay

[ClockShot]

So is this HiDef show on a totally different USA channel? Or the same old one?

[BigDaddyCool]

I hate these Vince monolouges.

[KingofOldSchool]

HBK needs to get some rogain or something if he is going to be in hd. I shudder to think what Hogan will look like.

Propecia, Rogaine is shit.

[BigDaddyCool]

Propecia, Rogaine is shit.

Yeah, whatever.

[SuperSlim]

I should be doing something interesting like playing the Wii, or the 360

[SammyG]

Yo, the new set is tight.

[Innovator]

So is this HiDef show on a totally different USA channel? Or the same old one?
well USAHD if you have it, I think only on Direct TV, cause Cablevision/iO doesn't have it

[Fox]

Sick Lesnar UFC promo.

[Indifferent Clox]

I could see them calling every spot, though, tbh.

And they say "kennedy is talking trash" lol my ass.

Need to be more discreet, this is HD!

And plus there weren't that many parts in that match where they couldn't have just been improving it instead of calling it. ugh.

[Innovator]

I like the UFC promos with his WWE entrance

[Jura]

HD Nipple slip please!

[Innovator]

Cmoooooooooooon Maria in HD

[Londoner]

Oh shocking, a womens match. Get the crap out the way first i guess.

[ClockShot]

well USAHD if you have it, I think only on Direct TV, cause Cablevision/iO doesn't have it

Thought so. I got comcast, and I only got the major networks and then some that are strictly HD. No USA channel. :mad:

[KingofOldSchool]

Yeah, whatever.

Are you a Rogaine user BDC?

[Kane Knight]

well USAHD if you have it, I think only on Direct TV, cause Cablevision/iO doesn't have it

I'm watching it on cable. Comcast may be the Devil, but they have USAHD.

[Fox]

"Fruity! Fruity! Fruity! Fruity!" LOL

[BigDaddyCool]

HD DYKE OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SuperSlim]

Mickie would be a reason worth having WWE in HD

[Londoner]

Well this aint the worst womens match, should be at mania ffs.

[Innovator]

Crap, Mickie's gonna job

But she'll look good doing it

[Hanso Amore]

Mickie is so fucking hot.

maria is not.

<ickie has posed naked before


they need to do it again

[BigDaddyCool]

Are you a Rogaine user BDC?

I'm going bald like a real man.

[Fox]

Mickie + My Penis = Good times

[Innovator]

Nice triangle

[Jura]

I really miss the skirt wearing Mickie.

[Londoner]

Micke > maria

[KingofOldSchool]

Crap, Mickie's gonna job

But she'll look good doing it

[NeanderCarl]

Evening all.

Not watching this in HD, but the new set doesn't seem to be anything special. The show keeps getting more and more slick and glitzy... I preferred the original War Zone set, and the gritty feel that came along with it.

Good opening match... for Raw, anyway.

[Innovator]

I'd love for Mickie to put me in a triangle, clothing optional

[BigDaddyCool]

Damn, this is a good match.

[SuperSlim]

I still hate that Glamazon name and her theme is one of the most irritating themes in WWE

[Kane Knight]

Mmmm...Mickie...

[Innovator]

good women's match

[SuperSlim]

I really miss the skirt wearing Mickie.

you and me both

[Londoner]

Fuck that shite.

[BigDaddyCool]

Perfect bomb!

[KingofOldSchool]

Because Candice needs to get her heat back when she returns.

[Londoner]

Gotta be big show.

[Jura]

Candice is due back any time now and quit wearing that shirt Triple H because it is damn ugly.

[Innovator]

How many wrinkles does HHH have in his forehead now

[Fox]

it's THAT damn ugly

[Splaya]

WOW HHH's nose looks bigger in HD

[KingofOldSchool]

Wow even Triple H's eyes are in HD!

[Innovator]

WWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL I'M A FAAAAT FUCK

[KingofOldSchool]

WWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL I'M A FAAAAT FUCK

or

WWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLL I'M A BAAAATH TURRRD

[Hanso Amore]

No way HHH not in rumble, so he wins

no way Big Show returns to a loss

[Innovator]

Look at them man boobs

[Fox]

Has Triple H faced Khali yet?

[Londoner]

JERICHO RETURNS!!!!!!!!!




...again...

[Innovator]

....Did Spanky get mic time?

[KingofOldSchool]

BRIAN KENDRICK ON RAW!

[SuperSlim]

Cody looks even more gay in HD

[Fox]

LOL @ this segment

[KingofOldSchool]

LOL BOB-O

[Hanso Amore]

Bob is old school. No Myspace for him.

[Innovator]

Spanky FTW

[BigDaddyCool]

Did a highschooler write this shit?

[Jura]

lol Kendrick is a dork.

[Y2Ant]

I think Bob Holly is more of a Facebook kinda guy.

[Londoner]

lol@holly trying to look serious thinking he has a chance at the rumble

[BigDaddyCool]

Bob is old school. No Myspace for him.

Holly is Xanga.

[Innovator]

Wow OVW clips

[KingofOldSchool]

CAWdy creates a MySpace page +200 experience points.

[ClockShot]

Stacy Keibler.

Damn I miss her.

[Splaya]

God Please show him giving the RKO to Stacy :love:

[Innovator]

CAWHDy creates a MySpace page +200 experience points.

[Innovator]

RKO Tribute

[BigDaddyCool]

Orton still sucks.

[DarKCentaur]

The Giants should hire Randy Orton next year

[Fox]

most ridiculous marquee of all time.

[BigDaddyCool]

So do the different brands even mean anything anymore?

[KingofOldSchool]

lol Hornswoggle running around making car noises.

[Londoner]

lol what did i say earlier?'next thing you know, we'll have midgets wrestling and a womens match?'

Goddamnit.

[Hanso Amore]

Im totally watching the Missy Hyatt Live webcam.

[Y2Ant]

God Please show him giving the RKO to Stacy :love:

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[Innovator]

Wrestlecrap in HD

[Splaya]

<embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FkUPnpstw_o&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425">

I love you

[BigDaddyCool]

lol what did i say earlier?'next thing you know, we'll have midgets wrestling and a womens match?'

Goddamnit.

To be fair, the womens match was good.

[Fox]

Mini Rumble was the shiznit. WWE needs more entertaining segments like that.

[KingofOldSchool]

I can't wait to see Khali in HD.

[Hanso Amore]

Finlay is the shit.

he is a good bad guy

he is a good good guy, looking out for his midget

[Kane Knight]

That Mini Rumble looked hilarious. Bet it wasn't as fun in realtime, though.

[BigDaddyCool]

The Scots and Irish hate each other.

[KingofOldSchool]

LOL aren't the Highlanders on ECW now?

[BigDaddyCool]

Hard fighting and hard drinking

[Londoner]

To be fair, the womens match was good.

Yeah it was decent, its just so predictable these days.

[Innovator]

AHAHHA shot on Hogan by JR

[KingofOldSchool]

So are they face on ECW and heels on Raw?

[Kane Knight]

Bob is old school. No Myspace for him.

He's still down with IRC.

[Londoner]

The highlanders seem to wrestle on every show, its stupid.

[BigDaddyCool]

I have to say, Scotch is better than Irish Whiskey.

[Londoner]

Shocking. Midget wins again.

[KingofOldSchool]

lol see ya next job

[Kane Knight]

The Scots and Irish hate each other.

That's a misnomer. Really, we all just hae ourselves, but are too drunk to tell the difference.

[Kane Knight]

OMG! JERICHO'S COMING TO SAVE_US!

[gatoconbotas]

Haha I have that shirt Jericho is wearing.

[Londoner]

Y2J!!!!!!!!

[KingofOldSchool]

Jericho looks more dykish in HD.

[Fox]

Jericho in high def baybay

[Londoner]

RETURNS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!

[BigDaddyCool]

That's a misnomer. Really, we all just hae ourselves, but are too drunk to tell the difference.

No, you aren't Irish you are an american.

[Innovator]

Save_us.HDBABY

[Innovator]

Manboobs in HD

[Londoner]

Yeah ok get on with the entrance.

[Kane Knight]

God. Repeat yourself much, JBL?

[Fox]

There are so many replay videos on this RAW.

[Londoner]

5...4...3...2...1..

[Innovator]

dammit, no gay vest

[KingofOldSchool]

SaveUs_Ellen.CBS

[BigDaddyCool]

I love how it isn't worth the kliqs time to job out Jericho now.

[Fox]

Jericho should go back to defending Les Bos or change his damn haircut.

[SuperSlim]

that RKO was one of the best... and Stacy sold it so well

[BigDaddyCool]

SaveUs_Ellen.CBS

:rofl:

[Hanso Amore]

Jericho should go back to defending Les Bos or change his damn haircut.

Lol Les Bos

Scissor

[BigDaddyCool]

Jericho is a coward, and his kids new that already.

[Fox]

Boring Jericho promos make me sad.

[KingofOldSchool]

Jericho's a pussy.

[Fox]

Lol Les Bos

Scissor



scissor me timbers

[BigDaddyCool]

Jericho needs a mans haircut, then his kid wouldn't think he is a coward.

[SuperSlim]

so what is Jericho saving us from again?

[ClockShot]

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Come on. Get the market bells going.

[Londoner]

It just sucks that the match at the rumble between these two will suck, unless its no holds barred or somethin.

[BigDaddyCool]

Boring Jericho promos make me sad.

It is predictable.

[KingofOldSchool]

"Waaaaa my little snot nosed brat doesn't have faith in me waaaaaa the Wrestling God kicked my ass! Waaaa!"

[Savio]

another lack luster promo from jericho

[BigDaddyCool]

It looks like there is a robot penis on jericho's chin.

[Londoner]

An alright promo. Dont see the prob really.

[Fox]

Why would a robot need a penis???

[SuperSlim]

An alright promo. Dont see the prob really.

it was boring

[KingofOldSchool]

Jericho just told everyone that their match is going to suck.

[BigDaddyCool]

An alright promo. Dont see the prob really.

Besides it was just boring?

[BigDaddyCool]

Why would a robot need a penis???

Fucked if I know.

[Fox]

Anyone could have given that promo. There wasn't really anything charismatic about it. It was flat and pretty dull overall. His entrance was the highlight of the whole segment. I think that bout covers it.

[BigDaddyCool]

Jericho just told everyone that their match is going to suck.

It is true.

[SuperSlim]

Why would a robot need a penis???

in case it finds a robot chick

[BigDaddyCool]

Anyone could have given that promo. There wasn't really anything charismatic about it. It was flat and pretty dull overall. His entrance was the highlight of the whole segment. I think that bout covers it.

Plus there was a robot penis on his chin.

[Y2Ant]

To be fair I think most matches with JBL in them would suck, wrestling-wise. Pretty gay promo though.

[SuperSlim]

Anyone could have given that promo. There wasn't really anything charismatic about it. It was flat and pretty dull overall. His entrance was the highlight of the whole segment. I think that bout covers it.

his entrance will always be the highlight of anything he does now

[BigDaddyCool]

What is jeff's natrual hair color?

[Londoner]

Yeah it wasnt that great, but really, if they arent going to make JBL show up there's not much else to do.I think all it was designed to do was make JBL look like a coward rather than entertain..

[BigDaddyCool]

It is either sad or poiniant that JBL is carrying this fued so far.

[Indifferent Clox]

I think these awkward long shots are hilarious.

[Fox]

What is jeff's natrual hair color?

Neopalitan?

[SuperSlim]

What is jeff's natrual hair color?

purple

[BigDaddyCool]

Yeah it wasnt that great, but really, if they arent going to make JBL show up there's not much else to do.

Show some emotion? Orton has been emoting more than that promo.

[Londoner]

BDC, you would still criticise either way, so i dont really listen to your comments on Y2J.

[Fox]

Jericho just said his lines and pursed his lips in that promo.

[Y2Ant]

where is London :(

[Fox]

UMANGA!!!

[BigDaddyCool]

Brian Kindrick is actually in a match?

[ClockShot]

UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMAGA!

[Fox]

Thats whats up.

[KingofOldSchool]

Ahhhh

[Londoner]

Why does regal always say triple h as 'triple haitch'?

[BigDaddyCool]

BDC, you would still criticise either way, so i dont really listen to your comments on Y2J.

Meh.

[Hanso Amore]

How come Umaga's matches are never booked ahead, he is always a surprise.

[SammyG]

LOL @ catering, no jokes please.

[KingofOldSchool]

Well we can take off Youmanga's name in the "Who will Triple H defeat" pool.

[BigDaddyCool]

So, kindrick gets to job in his first match in months?

[SuperSlim]

BDC, you would still criticise either way, so i dont really listen to your comments on Y2J.

another Y2J cocksucker