Da playa's Raw Review #2 (spoilers)

[Splaya]

Well if this was supposed to be the Big PPV Caliber Raw before a SD only PPV it had both it's ups and downs. I'm going to start with the downs.

Downs:

1) Stacy and Jackie telling the world that they are not going to take this lying down and that they are going to do something. Boy, was this some shitty booking. Where did they go? I mean honestly, if your gonna promote tits and ass then please show it.

2) Vinnie Mac not getting the spear: As much as I like seeing Austin get it (I'm an Austin mark but I'm getting sick of this storyline), I would have liked for the boss to have gotten it.

3) Heyman recieving the spear. No explanation needed here.

Ups

1)Even though there wasn't any buildup to the feud, This Jericho/Christian/Trish Stratus thing is really starting to get interesting. 2 interesting questions I will point out: Will Trish end up showing her feelings with Jericho, or will she play him for a fool and side with Christian. Either way, Jericho is going to be face before WM next month.

2) This Benoit/Michaels angle. Look at it. Next week we have a match where Shawn faces Chris one on one. While typing this 2 important questions came to mind. The 1st being the one on everyone's mind: With that Sweet Chin Music, did Shawn turn heel or was it just him showing his "emotion". The 2nd question is the simpler of the two: Who will win, Shawn or Chris? A statement now is that wouldn't it be something if Chris Benoit locked in the SharpShooter and the WWE had Michaels tap out to it. Something to think about.

3) The Orton/RVD/Booker T triple threat match. I'm telling you all, I've said it before and I will say it again. Give RVD and Orton 15 minutes of air-time per match and they will do wonders for this company down the line. RVD's moveset in this match were downright amazing. Yes it was a spotfest, but there was also some technical wrestling used. Hands down the match of the night.

4) Ric Flair vs Benoit. See folks this is what happens when you know you have to take one for the company. Flair is not like big nose and doesn't job to anyone. Benoit made Flair tap out to the Crippler Cross face. Flair still puts people over unlike Mr. Egotistical with his other Evolution buddies.

5) The Mick Foley/ Orton angle. Everyone saw that it was going to be a setup. The Batista powerbomb through the table planted the seed for the Rock to return. And where is Raw next week: California. Coincidence I think not. The rock will return next week.

Finally the best angle of the night: The Kane/Undertaker angle. The squash match was beautiful. The buidlup and knowing that the UT will return in 34 days is going to have me anticipating WMXX all the more now. Kane not being able to do the pyro was funny as hell too.


Well that concludes my thoughts for Raw for the week. Comments/Flames/Opinions are welcome.

[The CyNick]

Some good points, but there's nothing to think about Benoit vs HBK next week. HBK is a Kliq member, therefore he doesn't do JOBs, plus they are going to set up a 3 way, wither with a draw next week, or HHH comes in and attacks both guys causing a DQ.

[Kristanna Vola]

Pretty much my thoughts. Flair tapping out to the CF :y:

And yep like I said earlier on the raw thread...Cali=The Rock.

Should be another good show next week

[KingofOldSchool]

Some good points, but there's nothing to think about Benoit vs HBK next week. HBK is a Kliq member, therefore he doesn't do JOBs, plus they are going to set up a 3 way, wither with a draw next week, or HHH comes in and attacks both guys causing a DQ.

OMGGGZZZZ HBK DON'T DO JOBS?!?!?

*throws internet mark fit*

[John la Rock]

I marked out like a bitch when the Undertaker's video came on. "34 days"

Hopefully at Wrestlemania XX, Taker will come out with the old school Black and Purple colours at

[Corkscrewed]

Benoit vs HBK will end up being a no contest or DQ next week.

Jericho/Christian/Trish storyline just took ANOTHER turn, but I'm loving it. The way they've dragged this out has been brilliant, and it's really intrigued me. Were it not for the Undertaker, this would probably be my #1 storyline on RAW right now.

[darkpower]

I marked out like a bitch when the Undertaker's video came on. "34 days"

Hopefully at Wrestlemania XX, Taker will come out with the old school Black and Purple colours at

No, that was the Phenom gimmick. That was one of those gimmicks in where the no-sell was the norm for him. And, basically, that is NOT the Taker we're expecting to see, but rather the Deadman (the one in all black, when he had his Ministry stable).

Personally, I would be more expecting to see Taker as a true "Hell's Angel" thing happening at WM XX, a combo of the Dead Man and Big Evil gimmicks. Don't know how they would pull THAT one off, but an interesting thing to try.

[darkpower]

Something else I was getting sick of throughout the show was that commentary, especially at the end. JR has been SO friggen stale, and he usually calls EVERYTHING the wrong way, but calling the ending to the Triple Threat match as a cowardly move for Orton, when it was ALLOWED during the match was plain inexcusable. It's a TRIPLE THREAT match for a REASON, and taking advantage of things like that is the norm. But, of course, we have to hear lard-ass JR once again screw things up, thereby somewhat taking something away from the match for me.

This is why I think Cole and Tazz are the much better WWE team right now.

[Volchok]

yeah true true... jr is getting old and annoying, makes me wanna change it when he beings to speak. But the Jericho/ Trish/ Christian angle is gettin good, and the Undertaker/ Kane one.. thats getting better and better.. NEXT WEEK BETTER HAVE SOMTHING GOOD W/ TAKER OR IMMA BE PISSED!!!!!

[Savio]

3) The Orton/RVD/Booker T triple threat match. I'm telling you all, I've said it before and I will say it again. Give RVD and Orton 15 minutes of air-time per match and they will do wonders for this company down the line. RVD's moveset in this match were downright amazing. Yes it was a spotfest, but there was also some technical wrestling used. Hands down the match of the night.
Agreed

[The CyNick]

Something else I was getting sick of throughout the show was that commentary, especially at the end. JR has been SO friggen stale, and he usually calls EVERYTHING the wrong way, but calling the ending to the Triple Threat match as a cowardly move for Orton, when it was ALLOWED during the match was plain inexcusable. It's a TRIPLE THREAT match for a REASON, and taking advantage of things like that is the norm. But, of course, we have to hear lard-ass JR once again screw things up, thereby somewhat taking something away from the match for me.

This is why I think Cole and Tazz are the much better WWE team right now.

Yeah I noticed JR was way off during the Orton match, keep in mind though, it very well could be Vince screaming in his ear what to say, so you never know.

But, yeah it was weird how hard he was on Orton during the match. If that was Cole and Tazz, Tazz would have said "That was a helluva smart move by Orton", then Cole would say "you partner not for nothing, btu your right, I dont like Randy most of the time, but he made a smart move there to get the pin and keep his title".

Thats part of the reason why SD is still better than RAW.