The Official RAW thread (03/28/05): The Face-off!

[Gone Mad]

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The Face-off
March 28, 2005

Only days away from their WrestleMania match for the World Heavyweight Championship, Batista and Triple H will stare each other down in a RAW "Face-off" ordered by General Manager Eric Bischoff. What will the Cerebral Assassin have in store for the former Evolution enforcer, and will Batista try to get a piece of The Game before April 3? And what exactly will the "Face-off" entail, since Bischoff didn't offer any details?

This comes one week after Batista fought his way through all of The Game's hand-picked lumberjacks in a "Pick Your Poison" Match of Triple H's design. But Triple H will have no control over Batista this week.

Also, The Showstopper will attempt to tune up the band before WrestleMania with a match against Muhammad Hassan. The outspoken newcomer doesn't understand why he hasn't been granted a WrestleMania match despite his impressive streak on RAW, so he'll try to make a display out of HBK.

Shawn Michaels certainly has his hands full preparing for his "dream match" against SmackDown! Superstar Kurt Angle. Still, he'll have to divert his focus to the dangerous Hassan on Monday Night RAW. Will Hassan and manager Khosrow Daivari make an example of HBK, or will Michaels use Hassan to build WrestleMania momentum?

And in a prelude to their Women's Championship Match at WrestleMania, Christy will battle Trish Stratus in an arm wrestling match. Coming off her win on RAW last week, Christy will have another opportunity to show Trish just what she's made of. The Women's Champion hopes to drop Christy's confidence level with a dominating performance tonight. Who will get the upper hand?

Watch RAW on Monday (9/8 CT; Spike TV) to find out.

[Marcyo]

hmmm... i'm the first one to reply... what should i say to kick this off?

I know! Sarcastic smiley!

:shifty:

[Gone Mad]

C'mon, guys, last Raw before Wrestlemania!

How 'bout that Batista? ....Yeah, face-off sucks.

[Marcyo]

How 'bout that Batista? ....Yeah, face-off sucks.

I bet it's gonna end with a beat-down to batista from HHH and Flair. Way to destroy his cred.

Of course, a beat-down AFTER a low-blow from flair... so it ''won't destroy his cred''... Sometimes i wonder if the bookers are apes.

[Gouda]

Ok this week I GUARANTEE we will see the return of the thumbs down.

[Bo]

Nah the face off will reveal that HHH is really Batistia and vice versa.

[Rain Man]

Even though Raw is probably going to suck.. I'm still pumped dizzled

[Rain Man]

I personally can't wait for that arm wrestling match

[Gouda]

Also look for the debut of.... Snitsky-Mania!

http://snitskymania.ytmnd.com/

[Gone Mad]

Well, I guarantee a Kurt appearance. HBKurt = Ratings.

And who the hell would Hassan fight at WM if he wins and gets respect? Certainly not Hogan....

[Cool King]

What time is it on?

Usually it is 2:00am (In th UK) But everything like TV Magazines say it's on at 3:00am.:wtf:

[The Answer]

LOL you beat me to it this week. Should be a good raw this week

[AareDub]

Well Raw is in my hometown tonight and I think I have a bit of a spoiler here. Y'know sometimes they spoil things a bit locally to try and sell tickets. Anyway, THIS is the Raw ad that I guess the rest of you don't have access to.

http://www.tpww.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3406&stc=1
HHH vs Bag of Puppies

[Azriel]

I wonder what Orton's gonna say? Should be good RAW

[Savio]

Man I wanted to put up the thread tonight!

[Gone Mad]

LOL you beat me to it this week. Should be a good raw this week

Yeah, I really wanted to do this one. My first official year posting here on TPWW this week, so I wanted to do something big.

[Rain Man]

Yeah, I really wanted to do this one. My first official year posting here on TPWW this week, so I wanted to do something big.
Me too since the 1st :wave:

[Corndad]

Im actually guessing they might throw together a tag team match of some sort for WM, dunno why i got that hunch but Hopefully if they do ill get some much needed rep.

[Azriel]

Tajiri/Regal vs. La Resistance on Heat maybe.

[Corndad]

Tajiri/Regal vs. La Resistance on Heat maybe.

That sounds about what id expect, maybe even a 3 way throwing Hurricane and Rosey in but as you said probably will be made for Heat

Snitsky is another one who still needs a match, maybe he will be involved in a Heat match or even thrown into one for wm?

[Gone Mad]

Yeah, Snitsky needs to be at WM. Snitsky-Mania needs to run wild!


.....I've had that Snitsky link from above on my computer for quite abit, but still. He is comedy gold.

[The Icon of Elisim]

Only match I think they can build in one raw would be Hassan vs Hogan

[Azriel]

What I'm thinking might happen is at Mania Snitsky will attack Kane, and then maybe have a replacement for the 6 man ladder match, then set up an impromptu grudge match between them

[Azriel]

Well, here we go baby. It's RAW.

HBK better not job to Hassan

[Gone Mad]

**** BOWS FOR THE LIONHEART, CHRIS JERICHO!!! ****

[Azriel]

Now this is how you open a RAW

[Rain Man]

HIGHLIGHT REEL... Jericho looks very gay with his hair

[The Answer]

The Ayatollah of Rock and Rolla to start off the show

[Azriel]

Hey look, it's me :lol:

[Azriel]

I smell 6 man tag match tonight

[Bo]

THR nice.

[Rain Man]

Is Kane heel?

[Azriel]

Kane's a face for the most part

[Rain Man]

Benoit and Jericho had a good ladder mach a couple years back at Royal Rumble.. Just thought of that

[The Answer]

Benoit on the mic makes me remember the Rock and Kevin Kelly

Rock: Kevin Kelly even you could be Chris Benoit

(Rock makes Kevin Kelly do the benoit toothless smile ):lol:

[Kane Knight]

Wow. Pick two guys with the least mic skills, put them on the highlight reel, and add water.

[Kane Knight]

I take it back. Edge wasn't on.

Good thing Jericho and Christian are here to save the day.

[The Answer]

*Bows down to Captain Charisma* Peeps Unite

[Azriel]

That might've been what Benoit was referring to just know Rain Man

[Gone Mad]

** Peeps Unite! It's Capt. Charisma and Deputy Goatboy! ***

..freakin' loading page took too long..

[Kane Knight]

Kane's a face for the most part

Which is stupid. Though it was obvious back when Snitsky caused Lita to botch pregnancy.

[The Answer]

Crap they lost the feed here in Canada.What is going on in the ring right now?

[Kane Knight]

** Peeps Unite! It's Capt. Charisma and Deputy Goatboy! ***

..freakin' loading page took too long..
CC is about the only saving grace on THR.

And Jerichgo of course.

[Kane Knight]

Crap they lost the feed here in Canada.What is going on in the ring right now?
Edge is stinking it up

[Rain Man]

I'm gonna laugh when Edge looses

[Azriel]

Shaggy needs to relax some :lol:

[Gone Mad]

Edge: ANGRY FACE!


...I hate Edge.

[Kane Knight]

Oh look. It degraded into a "pier six" brawl.

And JR has managed to not amke a food comment.

[Kane Knight]

Edge: ANGRY FACE!


...I hate Edge.
Edge: ANGRY FACE!

Edge: *3 minutes of stuff that makes Benoit look like the Rock in terms of promo skills*

[Azriel]

That was some angry face all right.

[SuperSlim]

so far I'm :| about Raw

[PullMyFinger]

I'll be pissed if Christian or Jericho don't win it this Sunday.

[Azriel]

Slim, it did just start

[Azriel]

Ok, did I call that or what?

[MVP]

I smell 6 man tag match tonight
Good guess ;)

[Rain Man]

Where the fuck is Kane?

[Azriel]

I want Jericho to win

[SuperSlim]

still feelin :|

*9,200 posts :D

[Kane Knight]

so far I'm :| about Raw

[Kane Knight]

I'll be pissed if or Jericho don't win it this Sunday.

[Gone Mad]

Where the fuck is Kane?

Crying. All I know is he better stop crying and come out and do something. He's filling Matt's spot and he will do the entire damn thing.

[The Answer]

I got a strange feeling that Arn Anderson gets RKO'ed tonight. I don't know why but it's just a feeling I got. Arn is after all a legend

[SuperSlim]

perfect timing for the sleepy smilie

[SuperSlim]

why is Tomko in the match?

[Azriel]

I never got why they had Kane do TLC 4 solo. Was Hurricane injured?

[Kane Knight]

Where the fuck is Kane?
Polishing Vince's balls.

[Azriel]

why is Tomko in the match?
so we can have a 6 man match

[SuperSlim]

I thought he partnered with Benoit in that one and Benoit dove off the top rope and went through the table and he had "injured " ribs

[Azriel]

Another commercial? Geeze

[SuperSlim]

so we can have a 6 man match

then what's wrong with Kane?

[Corndad]

Kane will be involved in another match when all they guys will come out and attack each other again. mark my word

[Gone Mad]

perfect timing for the sleepy smilie

You see what Edge does to people?

WTF?! Two commercial breaks already?! I'll eat a damn Snickers already,damn it!

[Azriel]

That was TLC 3 with Jericho I believe Slim

[SuperSlim]

it's just like radio. you start somethin then you got bunch of commercials, start somethin, bunch of commercials

[Azriel]

Oh. Kane instead of Shelton? Would make more sense.

[Kane Knight]

why is Tomko in the match?
Because they needed to suck up more space.

[Azriel]

Benoit blading. Taking lessons from Shawn it seems

[Rain Man]

Holy shit that headbut was fuckin nuts

[SuperSlim]

stupid Tomko :mad:

[Gone Mad]

No, Hurricane and Kane were partners and Hurricane got beaten up before the match and Kane had to do TLC alone.

And as for the Benoit TLC match, it was TLC 3 and it was Benoit/Jericho and Jericho went solo for half of the match.

[SuperSlim]

crap Benoit is dazed

[SuperSlim]

what the crap was Tomko doing?

[Rain Man]

This 6 man ladder match is going to be awesome I think

[Azriel]

I'm wondering what the real reason why Kane was alone for the match. Was Hurricane legitimately injured?

[Gone Mad]

JERICHO WINS A FUCKING MATCH!! THANK GOD!!! WHOOOO!!!

[SuperSlim]

wel;l at least the match is over and maybe Benoit will be ok... now we have Kane. :)

[Azriel]

Damn, looks lilke Edge or Christian will win

And here comes Kane

[Gone Mad]

***** hell fire and brimstone! IT'S KANE!!!!! ******

[The Answer]

That is why Tomko was in the match. You need a jobber so it makes no one look weak before Wrestlemania

[Rain Man]

Kinda sucks because Kane isnt going to win anyway this Sunday so all of this is going to shit

[SuperSlim]

Jericho will win it. I'm calling it right now

[Azriel]

Wouldnt mind seeing Kane win.

[MVP]

I'm 90% sure Edge will come out of Mania with the win.

[SuperSlim]

Hassan doin the YMCA. :lol:

looks like Batista bout to kiss Triple H in that thing also. :rofl:

[MVP]

Good to see the "B" show main event is getting hype.

[SuperSlim]

anyone tried the ultimate double whopper from Burger King? that junk is good

[SuperSlim]

less commercials :rant:

[Gone Mad]

Shelton or Jericho is winning at WM. Edge sucks, Kane loses more than J, Benoit might, and Xtian could fued with Edge.

Now I want Burger King. I want a Spicy TenderCrisp!

[SuperSlim]

ah man. King gettin horny again

[SuperSlim]

Linda was the highlight of this commercial

[Gone Mad]

Angle is comedy gold!

See, I guaranteed Angle on Raw. REP ME TO NO LIMIT, DAMN IT!

[Azriel]

I'm suprised Vince didnt put himself into one of those.

[SuperSlim]

whyu are there empty coke bottles on his shelf?

[KingofOldSchool]

It's kinda obvious that Angle will get involved somehow tonight.

[KingofOldSchool]

THE GIMP!

[SuperSlim]

the botcher

[Azriel]

Eric the gimp :lol:

[LK]

bloody technical error

[Ruien]

i bet they wont even get to arm wrestle.

[SuperSlim]

just for this thread. :D

sleepy returns: http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/cwm/3dlil/sleep.gif

[Azriel]

Those arm wrestling matches amount to squat, and very stupid

[Kane Knight]

i bet they wont even get to arm wrestle.
That'd be a shock.

[Gone Mad]

SIN CITY THIS FRIDAY! [/Shameless plugg of the week]

Poor Bischoff. No respect, but how can you stay mad at Deacon Batista.

lol at JR before the commercials: "Christy meets Trish.... IN ARM WRESTLING!!!!"

[SuperSlim]

arm wrestling = http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/cwm/3dlil/sleep.gif

[Azriel]

Trish looked damn good in that promo

[SuperSlim]

that issue sucked

[Rain Man]

Christy is so incredibly hott it is ridiculous

[Azriel]

nice quote there King :lol:

[Rain Man]

LOL King pointing out the belt being upside down

[Gone Mad]

And this is when the ratings for 24 get alittle higher....

[SuperSlim]

Why Trish lookin like that?

[Rain Man]

Trish would beat me in a fucking arm wrestling match. Jesus she is huge

[The Answer]

LOL Trish rules

[KingofOldSchool]

OMG

Trish has morphed into Scott Steiner.

[6to1]

i figure that they would make bischoff be mr pink.

[Mike the Metal Ed]

For fucks sake, my first time watching Raw live, and Sky have technical problems. It's back now, lost a good 10 minutes of Raw though. :mad:

[LK]

Well that was pointless

[Azriel]

Legend Killer time!

[Rain Man]

For fucks sake, my first time watching Raw live, and Sky have technical problems. It's back now, lost a good 10 minutes of Raw though. :mad:
Don't worry Raw is shitty so far

[Azriel]

Yeah, it was, but we expected that, didn't we?

[RemyRed]

Raw fuckin sucks tonight

[SuperSlim]

Come on Orton, RKO someone... like HOgan :D

[SuperSlim]

Raw is http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/cwm/3dlil/sleep.gif time

[LK]

While we are at a commercial break, I would like to praise the performance of Chris Masters on Heat. A highly entertaing match/promo. Not once did I think about taking my eyes out.

[Gone Mad]

Let's see what that Randy Orton kid will do this week....

I hope he actually 'kills' a legend tonight and not a bunch of divas.

[Nervous Ferret]

HEY HEY HEY Nervous Ferret is here to stay

[Rain Man]

Right now the only thing that is going to save Raw is Orton

[Azriel]

I never thought that was the greatest RAW moment.

[Nervous Ferret]

my rep has gone up like 48729651785984254 points since the last RAW thread :D

[The Answer]

The Legend Killer is in the building

[LK]

RKO!

[Nervous Ferret]

RANDY ORTON IS BABE!

[Bo]

Come on. Have atleast the Taker on Raw once before mania.

[SuperSlim]

finally he is about to speak

[KingofOldSchool]

I SHIT IN THE BAGS OF PEOPLE WHO DON'T WANT TO BE COOL.

[Rain Man]

heel turn?

[SuperSlim]

he said this last week

[Azriel]

he pretty much turned last week

[Rain Man]

Headstone? WTF

[KingofOldSchool]

heel turn?

Welcome to two weeks ago.

[The Answer]

heel turn?

That ship has sailed

[Nervous Ferret]

lol headstone

[Rain Man]

Didnt see Raw last week guys.. GOD.. Ill go put a gun to my head

[KingofOldSchool]

UH OH

[SuperSlim]

only thing that can save Raw is Taker actually being there

[Nervous Ferret]

sweet video package :D

[SuperSlim]

although this is pretty cool

[Mr. Marcus]

:eek: Taker frightens me.

[Rain Man]

Wow this little segment is long but SWEET

[MVP]

LOL Taker's shitty streak.

[SuperSlim]

freakin cool

[Azriel]

that was cool

[Gone Mad]

RFLMAO at Giant Gonzalez!

I don't know, Orton... he DID defeat Giant Gonzalez.

[LK]

that was cool

[The Answer]

11 was a disgrace beating Albert :rofl:

[Nervous Ferret]

pritty :blah:

[Azriel]

and we all know the legend that is the gianbt gonzalez :lol:

[Splaya]

You know Orton's going to SD this week.



Holy shit at the ring.


24 was hot tonight.

[Mr. Marcus]

WTF!? Anyone watchin' TSN!? Fire that asshole.

[Bo]

That was nice.

[Nervous Ferret]

the video was sweet, the rest wan't. Becasue Taker was real scary actually being there and all

[Savio]

That video package was cool. Music and alll....:lol: @ great sanchez is that what that one dude was called?

[PullMyFinger]

Prince Albert hahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

[The Answer]

WTF!? Anyone watchin' TSN!? Fire that asshole.

They always poke fun

[Splaya]

What happened on TSN?

[Savio]

11 was a disgrace beating Albert :rofl:...and bigshow.

[Nervous Ferret]

lol there it is, Invasion Iowa

[Gone Mad]

It was Albert and Big Show (I think) against Taker, since Nathan Jones was injured.

Horrible.

BTW, this is the best moment of Raw so far. C'MON NOW! Last Raw before WM, what the hell.

[Mr. Marcus]

They always poke fun


That was a cheap shot.

[Volchok]

Taker didnt even defeat the giant... that was the most piss poor excuse for a match ever...

[Nervous Ferret]

is that the bag?!!!!!!!!!!

[LK]

ohhhhhhhhh Raaaaaanddyyyyyy

[Savio]

What happen then ecko?

[SuperSlim]

Kane is doin it up. :D

[Mr. Marcus]

Kane is the man.

[Savio]

Damn what did kane say to orton?

[Splaya]

Remember when there was a fatal four way for the titles, and the Outlaws pinned each other



Memories :(

[Ruien]

MAVENS PUSH!!!!! RIGHT HERE!!!

[LK]

I feel so sorry for Nova

[Corndad]

well i said 3 way for tags to be made for heat, well got it on raw, should get some rep for that eh? *Begging*

[The Answer]

What happen then ecko?

If I remember correctly Taker got chloreformed and then came back to the ring and knocked the giant down. That was the end of the match

[Kane Knight]

is that the bag?!!!!!!!!!!
Damn skippy. The bag is playing mind games.

[SuperSlim]

so why is this match going on?

[Kane Knight]

Anyone else shocked we still have tag team beltS?

[LK]

I believe Gonzalez tried to make the Undertaker pass out with chloreform and got DQ'ed. Then Taker came back out and knocked him down.

[Ruien]

Remember when there was a fatal four way for the titles, and the Outlaws pinned each other



Memories :(

I dont remember that match :(. i wish i had that memory

[Corndad]

Also I didnt get post this during the arm wrestling thing but did anyone catch when Christy and Lita come out the King was like "Lita goes down on about anything" haha i thought was hillarious

[Kane Knight]

So will the retards on this board stop talking about how fearless Orton is? He was so scared he almost crapped in his OWN bag.

[Splaya]

MAVENS PUSH!!!!! RIGHT HERE!!!

There it goes

[Rain Man]

Civil Engagment? What are they gonna do; kiss?

[Gone Mad]

So that's what HHH does when he doesn't bore anyone with his long speeches? He has staring contests with himself. Or is he just that vain?

......RRRRrrraaaaannnnndddyyy????

[LK]

So will the retards on this board stop talking about how fearless Orton is? He was so scared he almost crapped in his OWN bag.
:D

[SuperSlim]

another long Triple H promo http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/cwm/3dlil/sleep.gif

[LK]

HBK vs Hassan up next

[MVP]

Can't wait to see Rocky induct Thunderlips.

[Ruien]

Well im off. Next week will be the week of Maven, it should be at least.

[AareDub]

Glad I didn't go to Raw tonight.

[Savio]

Damn what did kane say to orton?

[Mr. Marcus]

I'm going to be pissed if Hassan loses to HBK.

[The Answer]

Can't wait to see Rocky induct Thunderlips.

"Thunderlips is here, ya baby"

[PullMyFinger]

It's amazing how much Maven's character fell flat within the matter of a few months. He went from being a legit threat to being a joke who's on Heat!

[Rain Man]

Later RUIEN

[Gone Mad]

HeartBreak Jerk v. Racist Gimmick ver. 1005 ..... NEXT... I THINK!



...Sad, the one week I do this thread, the matches are sucky.

[The Answer]

Savior....

Kane basically said that he barely came out with his soul the last two times he faced taker at mania. He then said that Orton was not prepared for the match and he was scared. He told Orton to prove that he wasn't scared of taker but to hurry up because he had only 6 days left to prove it.

[Rain Man]

I get all my Smackdown info is from all these Smackdown Rebounds

[LK]

Originally Posted by Savior
Damn what did kane say to orton?
Ohhhhhh Raaaaannndddyyyyyy

Then just said some stuff about how Orton didn't know what he was getting into and that he doesn't have what it takes to beat Taker at WM.

[Nervous Ferret]

:heart:

[Splaya]

Showstopper time baby :yes:

[Nervous Ferret]

where is Daviarri? :(

[Rain Man]

Angle is making an appearence and loosing the match for HBK

[Splaya]

WTF, now I have to cheer Hassan when he comes to Detroit because that's where they placed him. Dammit :mad:

[Nervous Ferret]

there he is :)

lol @ Hussan 4 president

[Kane Knight]

Savior....

Kane basically said that he barely came out with his soul the last two times he face taker at mania. He then said that Orton was not prepared for the match and he was scared. He told Orton to prove that he wasn't scared of taker but to hurry up because he had inly 6 days left to prove it.
(I know this was done already)

OH RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANDYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[Rain Man]

When he is yelling it is reminding me of the Samuel Jackson skit from Chapelle Show..:lol:

[Kane Knight]

IM JUST A SEXY KUUUUUURT

I mean...

[LK]

Those bloody "What?" chants are still annoying as ever

[Gone Mad]

LOL @ 3 year old WHAT? chants.

And here comes HBKurt...

Marty Jennetty... STILL CAN'T WALK...

[Splaya]

Does the HBK pose

[The Answer]

Janetty costs Micheals the match

[Kane Knight]

Those bloody "What?" chants are still annoying as ever
Cut the people some slack. They've become so inbred that it's all they can say.

[Splaya]

You know, we really need to find an arabic poster to get on here and translate what Davari says

[Nervous Ferret]

TRIPLE A looks like HAssan. Hes taking Arabic in college too

[Kane Knight]

You know, we really need to find an arabic poster to get on here and translate what Davari says
Danny's an AY rab, but I think he's speaking the wrong language.

Farsii (SP) is what they claim Divari is speaking, and there is no universal Arabic language.

[AareDub]

Cut the people some slack. They've become so inbred that it's all they can say.

:foc:.... eh, who am I kidding. *strokes mullet*

[Splaya]

So what are we waiting for

[Nervous Ferret]

lol
stuff happens when you beat the drums

[Kane Knight]

:foc:.... eh, who am I kidding. *strokes mullet*
:love:s

[Gone Mad]

Can someone at least translate what Daivari said to Klingon? We will be one step closer to getting it.

Where the hell are you, HBKurt?! C'mon now!

[Kane Knight]

lol
stuff happens when you beat the drums
My bongos never do that. :(

[SuperSlim]

http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/cwm/3dlil/sleep.gif

[LK]

Where the hell are you, HBKurt?! C'mon now!
I'll make your ankle hurt

[SuperSlim]

someone join the Raw Is On TV AIM chat room. it's dead in there

[Rain Man]

The ref was yelling to get him in the ring but he was in the ring

[Kane Knight]

Can someone at least translate what Daivari said to Klingon? We will be one step closer to getting it.
Raven could do it. He memorised the Klinon dictionary.

[Kane Knight]

someone join the Raw Is On TV AIM chat room. it's dead in there \
Because we're all pondering a coma.

[Splaya]

Holy shit at Hassan's eyes

[SammyG]

This raw better have a sweet ending, this sucks leading up to wrestlemania

[Gone Mad]

Raven could do it. He memorised the Klinon dictionary.

Hmm... now if I can only find Innovator...

[LK]

HBKurt!!!!

[Rain Man]

Called it... But the part about HBK loosing to Hassan..