Official RAW Thread (2/26/2007): WTTC: Rated RKO vs. HBK/Cena, MITB3 Cont, The Donald

[St. Jimmy]

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Bad business for Trump?
February 26, 2007

Trump to reveal his pick
Mr. McMahon sent a serious message to rival billionaire Donald Trump on Monday night when he selected new Intercontinental Champion Umaga to represent the Chairman in the Battle of the Billionaires at WrestleMania 23. On the next edition of Raw, “The Donald” will answer back by announcing which Superstar will carry the Trump banner in Detroit on April 1. Which competitor will have the mogul’s endorsement? How will Mr. McMahon or, more importantly, the Samoan Bulldozer react to Trump’s pick?

Opponents and partners
On two consecutive nights, Shawn Michaels was true to his word to WWE Champion John Cena, having his tag team partner’s back at No Way Out and on Raw. Will Michaels uphold his promise this Monday night as he and Cena defend their World Tag Team Championship against Rated-RKO? WWE fans will find out right at 9/8 CT, as the match will kick off Raw.

Cashing in
So far, Edge, CM Punk and King Booker have qualified for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania 23. Tonight, a fourth man will be added to that mix when Jeff Hardy takes on Shelton Benjamin in the next qualifying match. Will Benjamin move on to his third consecutive Money in the Bank appearance, or is there yet another WrestleMania Ladder Match in Hardy's future?

From paparazzi to Playboy
Melina changed the face of all Diva-dom on Raw as she seized the Women’s Championship from Mickie James. Despite arguably the biggest win in her career, Melina did not seem too happy Monday night as the new champion disparaged latest Playboy cover girl and SmackDown Diva, Ashley. It seems as if the attention Melina gets from the usual torrent of paparazzi isn’t enough any more. What will the Women’s Champion do to ensure the spotlight stays fixed on her curvaceous body?

Find out live Monday night at 9/8 CT only on the USA Network.

[The Optimist]

L0L. I like that we all still have to act like we don't know who Trump's rep would be. I hope it's the opener so I don't have to keep my mouth shut for the whole hour.

[Caged Heat18]

I believe the tag title match is kicking off the show tonight.

[The Optimist]

Wow. What a bust. All the main eventers on your show right at the beginning. What the hell is the main event?

[Ninti the Mad]

CANT WAIT TO GET MY KHALI FIX YESSSSSS

[KingofOldSchool]

I wonder who Trump is going to pick.

I think it's going to be Hogan.

[Loose Cannon]

sticky

[KingofOldSchool]

I think Cena should cost him and HBK the titles.

[KingofOldSchool]

The shadow image next to Trump looks like Test.

[Loose Cannon]

I think Cena should cost him and HBK the titles.

yep, I think that will happen. Cena will go for a tag belt shot and miss and hit HBK

[KingofOldSchool]

I think Cena should pull a Luger. (ie: sees that he's about to nail HBK, stops and then hits him anyway.)

[Ninti the Mad]

Why are you guys talking about things other than Khali?

[KingofOldSchool]

Khali's awesomeness can not be described with words. So in respect to Khali, we must not say a word about him.

[Ninti the Mad]

He is the best technical wrestler to grace the squared circle.

[Loose Cannon]

Trump's mystery guy looks like Test in that pic

[Ninti the Mad]

Whoo Lillian is back.

Also, the picture they showed on TV looked like Stone Cold's picture.

Also, tag team match this early means heels win and something will happen again later that night. At least I think so.

[KingofOldSchool]

The shadow image next to Trump looks like Test.

[KingofOldSchool]

Listen to that pop for Cena.

[The Optimist]

Okay, first off what's the Main Event? All the main eventers on Raw are literally in the opener.

[HTrain90]

I miss "Sexy Boy" music. :-(

[Ninti the Mad]

HBK turns heel and joins Edge and Orton. :shifty:



(wishes)

[addy2hotty]

They never wear the belts anymore.

[KingofOldSchool]

Ohhh no match, just an angle.

[The Optimist]

Okay. Good. I'm glad that they're waiting for this.

Wait, what are they doing? Umaga?

[addy2hotty]

Jesus, Ortons speech is like having teeth pulled. I guess he didn't practice his lines.

JANNETTY!

[The Optimist]

By the way, I like that they're letting Ran----

Nevermind.


As I started to say that he goes "With Shawn. .Micheals and. . .his friends."

[RawRocks]

okay what is the friggin point?

[Loose Cannon]

ROFL,


BARBER SHOP, CORPORATION, Sweet Chin to Booker, Hogan


ROFL

[The Optimist]

Micheals is a shitty partner. . .that's a pretty good point to be honest.

[Loose Cannon]

MARK OUT MOMENTS GALORE

[Ninti the Mad]

I didnt realize Edge and Orton had such good video editting skills. :shifty:

[addy2hotty]

Are Edge and Randy high?

[KingofOldSchool]

HBK should just superkick Cena and get it over with.

[The Optimist]

Lolz. Real opener is the MitB match. Way to use up all your awesome early.

[The Optimist]

Nice. WGTT music. Love it.

[HTrain90]

How the HELL can they keep Shelton out? Holy crap. Those stunts were insane!

[Caged Heat18]

What's with the in ring introductions?

[Caged Heat18]

I really want Shelton to win, but I really doubt it.

[RawRocks]

probably just a Lilian pub thing..

[addy2hotty]

Something is wrong with this Raw. It doesn't seem right. Feels like a rehearsal or something.

[RawRocks]

i am wondering the same

[The Optimist]

Holy crap. Did Shelton get over as a heel while I wasn't paying attention? Or are we in <s>Canada?</s> <s>Africa?</s> Anti-africa?

[HTrain90]

Actually a decent match somewhere besides the main event? That's not quite right for these days

[HTrain90]

Wow. Nice belly to belly by Shelton.

[Ninti the Mad]

nice superplex type move

Also, the camera does seem a little different. Looks good.

[RawRocks]

and a commercial break to make up for the shit start

[Corndad]

I wished both Hardy and Shelton were in MITB. maybe will have "qualifying match losers" match and he can win it to get in the last spot. One can hope.

[HTrain90]

Yeah. Shelton needs to be in. He is a high-spot machine - with his athleticism, nothing is out of reason.

[Loose Cannon]

lol, I didn't even see that

[The Optimist]

Yeah, Shelton's awesome. If they got him a manager than he'd be legitimate in the Main Event by now.

[Loose Cannon]

The shadow image next to Trump looks like Test.

that

[KingofOldSchool]

OOOOOOOOOO

[Corndad]

how big of a swerve would it be if shelton would win this. Make us ALL look like asses

[The Optimist]

Nice. Sell that mistake. Sell it Sell it.

[Caged Heat18]

Botch-a-rama

[HTrain90]

OUCH! But Jeff recovered nicely and Shelton made it a long 2 - almost made me think it wasn't a total screw up.

[Loose Cannon]

lol, did they just fuck up the 2 count

[SammyG]

YOU FUCKED UP
YOU FUCKED UP

[Corndad]

well so much for that haha

[SammyG]

Good. I liked that match. Harddyy

[The Optimist]

LOL Shelton lost twice just to make sure.

It's been a lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng time since he won a singles match.

[Caged Heat18]

Look at that they do have eight spots this year.

[The Optimist]

Man, I totally thought Vince was going to come in and over-turn that decision. Instead he just turned it into a Trump promo, and one we've already seen at that. WWE even sucks at the little things.

[Corndad]

graphic had 8 people...

[RawRocks]

you figure they would split it between the brands and stay with six (two a piece).

[The Optimist]

But ECW doesn't deserve and won't get an equal share here. They're going to get two people in (if that) and Raw and Smackdown will get six thus making the number of Raw/Smackdown kids the same as last year.

[James Steele]

The match graphics looks sweet this year.

[Corndad]

Id say Sabu for the other ECW spot

[KingofOldSchool]

No, Sabu is going to be in an ECW Originals vs. New Breed match.

[The Optimist]

LOL NITRO LOL

That's top notch. He should have taken it further.

"SHUT UP! Shut up bitch, shut the fuck up bitch, fuck you, fuck you you bitch."

[Ninti the Mad]

Nitro is the man.

[SammyG]

Nitro should beat the shit out of Crazy here.

[The Optimist]

See, they might not even get two from ECW, if they do it'll be someone shitty like Hardcore Holly.

[SammyG]

That was a beautiful start to the match.

[Ninti the Mad]

FUCK HIM UP NITRO

[SammyG]

Nitro is the fucking man.

[Caged Heat18]

I want Nitro in MITB too.

[The Optimist]

DAMN That face buster had to suck bad balls.

[Ninti the Mad]

YES

[Ninti the Mad]

WWE better not fuck him up. He's been my favorite since he came to RAW.

Much better singles wrestler IMO.

[The Optimist]

So yeah, Nitro is awesome, Dead Silence sucks.

[Corndad]

I don't think they will be a new breeds/ originals match at Mania so thats why Id say Sabu in MITB. He doesn't fit anywhere else.

[The Optimist]

Fucking him up would mean making him so sadistic, seriously when he turned around and "grinned" at the downed Super Crazy it made him look like he was trying to be a shitty horror villian.

Other than that one instance, that was entirely totally sweet.

[Corndad]

Melina = Fantasy Points baby.

[SammyG]

I can't wait for the Fruity delicious Skittles hype.

[James Steele]

HAHA

Where are they at tonight? I haven't heard a RAW crowd this hot in awhile.

[KingofOldSchool]

I don't think they will be a new breeds/ originals match at Mania so thats why Id say Sabu in MITB. He doesn't fit anywhere else.

They would've put RVD in the match instead of Sabu.

[James Steele]

JR has way too much fun with that skittles thing. It sometimes sounds like he is about to go into convulsions while he's saying it.

[Corndad]

Maria made me seriously just cream my pants. Jesus.

[HTrain90]

Has Maria ever won a match on RAW?

[SammyG]

holy fuck Maria.. drools.

[James Steele]

Maria made me seriously just cream my pants. Jesus.

Maria is fucking hot.

[Corndad]

They would've put RVD in the match instead of Sabu.

Id usually agree with ya but with RVD goin out I don't even think he will get a spot this year

[James Steele]

She is not as hot as Linda though. :drool:

[The Optimist]

Lol. It's non-title. There's so many reasons why I shouldn't care but I still do.

[Corndad]

Has Maria ever won a match on RAW?

She won a tag match once I think?

[RawRocks]

She is not as hot as Linda though. :drool:
Linda McMahon? :rofl:

[SammyG]

JESUS. SHE GOT KICKED IN THE PUSSY.

[KingofOldSchool]

Id usually agree with ya but with RVD goin out I don't even think he will get a spot this year

Sabu's not someone WWE is planning on keeping around.

[HTrain90]

LOL @ JR: "Well, uh, that didn't work."

[SammyG]

She's in pain. she got it straight in the fuckin vag.

[HTrain90]

I wonder who this is gonna be? I wonder, I wonder, I wonder...

[KingofOldSchool]

Has Maria ever won a match on RAW?

Probably not.

Hell she couldn't even win Diva Search.

[addy2hotty]

This is the moment that the WWE dies. Coming up after these messages.

[SammyG]

LOL @ King!!! If Maria needs a lil massage I'd love to give her one...

[Corndad]

Sabu's not someone WWE is planning on keeping around.

I didn't say he'd win MITB, I would just say being the spotfest master he is, he'd be a good fit for MITB.

[Ninti the Mad]

KHALI should chop Lashley when he comes out.

[Corndad]

She's in pain. she got it straight in the fuckin vag.

Wonder how many times Punk has thought that about her

[James Steele]

I bet Snitsky loved Maria getting kicked square in the pussy. I wonder if he and Mae Young did that at WrestleMania 22.

[Ninti the Mad]

Yes, KHALI is typed in all caps always.

[addy2hotty]

Wonder how many times Punk has done that to her

[James Steele]

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/8828/200pxlinmac69rf6.jpg

Tell me you wouldn't hit that, and I'll tell you that you are full of shit (and probably get it packed in on the weekends).

[KingofOldSchool]

I didn't say he'd win MITB, I would just say being the spotfest master he is, he'd be a good fit for MITB.

Same with RVD.

Like I said, it's going to be Dreamer, Sandman, Sabu, RVD vs. Burke, Thorn, Cor Brown, Striker at Mania or at least the pre game show.

[Corndad]

Im so excited I have no idea who trumps picking :shifty:

[RawRocks]

Trump will pick.. some off the wall selection like... Hogan

[Corndad]

Trump will pick.. some off the wall selection like... Hogan

I bet your wrong.

[KingofOldSchool]

WE WANT LINDSEY
WE WANT LINDSEY

[HTrain90]

Maybe Jimmy Snuka... that would be more off the wall. ;-)

[addy2hotty]

Trump will pick.. some off the wall selection like... Lita

[KingofOldSchool]

I bet he's going to pick that guy Hindu.

[James Steele]

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/4361/watermarklargebq1.jpg

WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS HOW BAD I WANT TO FUCK HER

[SammyG]

oh FFS, hurry up and get this over with.

[addy2hotty]

You gotta love Rey's dress sense. Suit + mask.

[KingofOldSchool]

LOL @ fan reactions

[HTrain90]

This has gone on 4 minutes longer than it needed to.

[addy2hotty]

FUCK ITS JERICHO FFS! I CANT BELIEVE IT! Y2J BAHGAWD!

[KingofOldSchool]

LOL @ SAMOA tattoo

[addy2hotty]

Isn't it interesting that a man who can't actually speak is able to communicate the spelling of the word 'Samoa' to his tattoo artist.

[SammyG]

haha I wish

[ClockShot]

Evening gents. Sorry I'm late.

[SammyG]

That Samoa tattoo is fucking hilarious, yeah. HURRY UP GET THIS OVER WITH, FUCK.

[RawRocks]

will someone shut Vince up

[KingofOldSchool]

That's what he has Armando for, duh. :roll:

[HTrain90]

Armando looks good with the gold. He has some serious potential as a manager.

[Fignuts]

The mark in me is praying for a swerve here

[addy2hotty]

Ah, I was unaware that they went everywhere together.

So to Umaga, its just some gibberish.....cool.

[The Optimist]

JERICO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SammyG]

FUCKING LINDSEY

[KingofOldSchool]

LOL at the boos for Lashley

[Caged Heat18]

You know I am not going to sit here and claim the WWE's version of the ECW title has any prestige, but what's the point of having the brand ECW with one championship and than not even defending it at the biggest show of the year?

[Fignuts]

God damn it this wrestlemania is gonna be terrible.

[RawRocks]

HMPH!

[The Optimist]

Damn.

[addy2hotty]

I swear those boo's were just turned down.....there were boos.

[Corndad]

shocking. I tell ya shocking.

[HTrain90]

OH BAH GAWD! THE CARNAGE! I'M SHOCKED! OH MAH GAWD BBQ SAUCE STONE COLD!

[addy2hotty]

Time for Austin I guess....the only way this segment is being saved.

[Fignuts]

Just thought of how awesome it woulda been if it was Lesnar.

I woualda marked out like a little girl.

[SammyG]

Fuck, I knew it was coming but I was hoping fora miracle.

[The Optimist]

One's soft spoken, one's a gibbering foreigner. I smell a sitcom.

[KingofOldSchool]

Hahahah they are restraining them when they weren't even nose-to-nose.

[Caged Heat18]

They are sure acting as if this is the main event of wrestlemania.

[ClockShot]

I demand Steve Austin as ref. NOW!

[HTrain90]

Maybe I'm crazy, but I think this match may actually have a little bit of potential. Umaga can go, and maybe Lashley can go when given a stage to shine on.

Hey, once can dream...

[addy2hotty]

INJURE YOURSELVES, INJURE YOURSELVES DAMMIT!

[addy2hotty]

Maybe I'm crazy, but I think this match may actually have a little bit of potential. Umaga can go, and maybe Lashley can go when given a stage to shine on.

Hey, once can dream...

You're a crazy dreamer.

[KingofOldSchool]

One's soft spoken, one's a gibbering foreigner. I smell a sitcom.

They can call it "Foreign Strokes" Watchoo talkin' bout Umaga?

[SammyG]

hmmm. This doesn't look that terrible anymore. I dunno.

[KingofOldSchool]

Maybe I'm crazy, but I think this match may actually have a little bit of potential. Umaga can go, and maybe Lashley can go when given a stage to shine on.

Hey, once can dream...

Umaga needs to channel the spirit of The Rock, Jimmy Snuka, and Samoa Joe for that to happen.

[addy2hotty]

Samolian Joe > Umaga

[SammyG]

Imagine if Trump woulda picked the Rock. The roof would blow off. Damnit, I miss the Rock SO much.

[RawRocks]

well.. the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back.. the Lashley/Umaga angle may work if they build it right..

[SammyG]

lol what the fuck JR. "I've seen gang fights with less casualties than this!"

[KingofOldSchool]

Mark out for Captain Mike Rotunda

[SammyG]

Piss break.

[HTrain90]

MASTERLOCK CHALLENGE!

[SammyG]

ESPECIALLY NOW.

[Ninti the Mad]

ROFL YES KHALI

[ClockShot]

KHALI SMASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KingofOldSchool]

AHAHAHAHAHA MASTERS JUST GO SERVED

[HTrain90]

oh lord. Khali is going to squash the Masterlock Challenge, too. I hate Double Double E.

[SammyG]

I HOPE HE CUTS A PROMO

[Fignuts]

YES

KHALI is a face!

[RawRocks]

well.. this is interesting

[KingofOldSchool]

Khali needs lunch

[Ninti the Mad]

LOL "CMON"

[SammyG]

lmao this is gonna be cool

[SammyG]

aaaahahahhahahahahhaha

[Ninti the Mad]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

[SammyG]

BAH GAWD KANE KANE KANE KANE

[Ninti the Mad]

OH SHIT

[KingofOldSchool]

OH SNAP

[ClockShot]

The fuck is Kane doing here?

[SammyG]

THROUGH HELL FIRE AND BRIMSTONE

[addy2hotty]

Damn, Khali got a pop just before Kane came down.....

[HTrain90]

KANE!!!!

[SammyG]

oh my god, KHALI GOT SERVED

[KingofOldSchool]

BAH GAWD THIS IS A TRAIN WRECK

[Ninti the Mad]

ROFL MASTERS

[RawRocks]

now suddenly Raw got good

[SammyG]

Kane Khali at WM. Awesome...

[Fignuts]

This fued is gonna be awesome.

[Caged Heat18]

What brand extension?

[The Optimist]

Eff yeah. Kane rules and you don't Khali. That's a lesson I can teach my grandchildren.

[Ninti the Mad]

KHALI is just misunderstood. :'(

[Caged Heat18]

Vince has been on tv way too much tonight.

[KingofOldSchool]

AUSTIN

[SammyG]

haha, mini austin chant.

[SammyG]

Haha, they just gave it away, with the bald headed freak.

[RawRocks]

Guest Referee... Beefcake

[Reavant]

wow i cant wait to see Kane job to Khali at WM:nono:

[Fignuts]

Seriously if its as good as the kane/umaga fued was booked, I'll have a reason to watch both raw and smackdown every week

[SammyG]

*Marks out for Mr. Perfect

[ClockShot]

Austin next week?

[KingofOldSchool]

Guest Referee... Brakkus

[HTrain90]

Guest ref: Rosie O'Donnell. Then Vince is guaranteed the W.

[HTrain90]

Wrestlemania...

Cena over HBK
Taker over Tista
MITB win for Punk or Hardy
Khali over Kane

This isn't too predictible yet... damn it WWE...

[KingofOldSchool]

Guest ref: Rosie O'Donnell. Then Vince is guaranteed the W.

In the ultimate swerve, Rosie turns on Vince and helps Trump win.

[St. Jimmy]

Punk or Hardy aren't winning MITB.

[HTrain90]

So who's turning heel tonight - HBK or Cena? I'm actually gonna bet Cena turns on HBK... that would be the new WWE version of a "swerve"

[ClockShot]

NO DEAL!

[SammyG]

FRUITY FRUITY DELICIOUS DELICIOUS

[St. Jimmy]

Skittles are the best part of RAW.

[SammyG]

LAWLER!

[St. Jimmy]

BOOOOOO.

[KingofOldSchool]

THE KING

[The Optimist]

Lol "Often hilarious"

[James Steele]

:rofl: @ JR and Skittles

[SammyG]

BOOO?!??! Fuck that dude, I'm all for Lawler to go in.

[James Steele]

I WANNA FUCK LINDA

[James Steele]

Jerry Lawler does deserve to go in.

[The Optimist]

So who's turning heel tonight - HBK or Cena? I'm actually gonna bet Cena turns on HBK... that would be the new WWE version of a "swerve"
That would make sense especially if they push the "Shawn's a bad partner" angle.

[SammyG]

The black guy, booker t stood out.

[KingofOldSchool]

Lawler is a legend.

I miss his Stu Hart jokes. :(

[KingofOldSchool]

I'm still waiting for a backcracker on Torrie.

[SammyG]

JR Should Induct Lawler. Wow, I can't wait for Lawler to be inducted.

[The Optimist]

Booker was also the only at the time NWO guy who wasn't in the original NWO. Infact, he resisted the NWO the first time even when Stevie Ray tried to get him in it.

Psychology.

[Caged Heat18]

Carlito needs to bring back the spitting of the apple into people's faces again.

[SammyG]

I want to ejaculate on Torrie's tits.

[KingofOldSchool]

Carlito needs to bring sexy back.


:shifty:

[The Optimist]

I've seriously been waiting for this match. Imagine all the Carlito-Ric Flair history then mix that with the Kenny-Flair history. I want a three way match so badly.

[KingofOldSchool]

Is it just me or does Kenny and Carlito have the same design on their trunks?

[ClockShot]

Pretty damn close KoOS, I'll give you that.

[Fignuts]

dykstra is a skinny owen hart, seriously.

[The Optimist]

I think the whole relationship angle would work better with Maria, then Carlito could be a huge player, jet fly, limosuine ride, kiss stealin', wheelin' dealin' sonofvabitch and she'd be too stupid to figure out.

[KingofOldSchool]

Wow this match has gone on longer than I thought it would.

[KingofOldSchool]

Ohhhh nice.

[SammyG]

Carliiiiiiiiiiiiito

[Caged Heat18]

Sweet backcracker.

[Caged Heat18]

Good match. A lot of fun.

[SammyG]

I'm really hoping Cena turns on HBK

[KingofOldSchool]

I'm really hoping Cena turns on HBK

But that would give the fans a reason to boo Cena and we don't want that to happen/ [/WWE]

[SammyG]

Well no matter what happens, they better brawl at the end of this RAW

[Ninti the Mad]

was that rose mcgowen with the leg for a gun in grindhouse?

[ClockShot]

Yes it was.

[Azriel]

Yes Ninti, it was.

[ClockShot]

The other girl I believe was Norah Jones.

[ClockShot]

This match better have some commercial breaks. I'm watching Black Donnellys on the side.

[St. Jimmy]

was that rose mcgowen with the leg for a gun in grindhouse?

Yes it twas. :heart:

[SammyG]

That Wrestlemania ALL GROWN UP thing is ridiculous.