Official RAW Thread (7/30/2007): Destiny is only an RKO away

[KingofOldSchool]

The battle between the kingdoms of Booker and Lawler continues to build, as the duel between the royals on Raw is Monday night.

WWE.com caught up with King Booker as he was studying a library of videotapes with his Queen Sharmell by his side. Making mental notes about WWE Hall of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler’s tendencies and tactics, the monarch tried to control his anger as he caught a glimpse of Lawler wearing the crown and royal robes he’s displayed proudly for the past 30 years.

Alas, the King’s anger boiled over, proclaiming he has had his fill of pretenders and traitors to his throne, including Lawler and the King of Kings, Triple H.

"It will be a new beginning for King Booker [on Monday] … I will prove to the world that Jerry Lawler is no more than a fake. He’s a fraud and a phony," proclaimed the King.

When told of the arrogant royal’s outburst, Lawler just shook his head. He’s already shown his disgust for this ugly dispute, frequently explaining to Booker there’s plenty of room for two kings in the vast kingdom in WWE.

"I thought a couple of weeks ago we were going to have a chance to peacefully co-exist … No one’s had any problem with me being 'The King' for the past 30 years," Lawler explained.

He went on to explain that the King of the Ring tournament winner has the right to call himself "king" for a period of time, and he has no problem with that winning temporarily infringing on his royal trademark. They’ve earned it.

But King Booker’s demand that all ring royalty renounce their throne is just ludicrous to the Memphis hero. The fact that Triple H’s video announcements of The Game’s return at SummerSlam also makes Lawler wonder about Booker’s state of mind.

"I’m surprised his crown will fit on his head, it’s swelled so much," Lawler joked. "If he wants to make this match about whom the only king in WWE is, that’s OK with me. I’m not worried about that. To me, this is just another match where I prove to my opponent why I’m called ‘The King.’"

Booker warned the treasonous Lawler had better worry about his personal well-being. It’s been nearly nine months since Lawler has been in action inside the WWE ring. The arrogant royal looks to use the WWE Hall of Famer’s inactivity to his advantage, and end the Lawler’s legend once and for all.

"On Monday Night Raw, I will prove that I am the greatest champion, the King of all Kings, and I will lay Jerry Lawler down to rest," King Booker proclaimed.

[KingofOldSchool]

I'm predicting that Lawler will get more offense in on Booker than he should.

[KingofOldSchool]

Holy crap the kid from Home Alone is in the front row.

[diothoir]

Hopefully Booker in 2 minutes clean.

Probably Booker in 8 minutes with a rollup with feet on the ropes to protect the commentator. :(

[KingofOldSchool]

The countdown to Cena jobbing the title is on.

[KingofOldSchool]

CARLITO'S CABANA

[Linkbowler]

Carlito's interacting with main eventers? Somebody STOP HIM!

[KingofOldSchool]

Carlito's interacting with main eventers? Somebody STOP HIM!

What's next? A title shot? :rofl:

[KingofOldSchool]

LOL @ the stabbing reference

[Linkbowler]

Wait...there was a three years ago? What? Huh?

[KingofOldSchool]

We all saw Herbie: Fully Loaded? :wtf:

[McLegend]

lol awsome.

Love the reference to the stabbing.

[Linkbowler]

Cena won't send him a Christmas card? OOOOOOOOOH! ZING!

[KingofOldSchool]

Hahahaha Lashley is going to destroy Kennedy.

[KingofOldSchool]

Cena won't send him a Christmas card? OOOOOOOOOH! ZING!

It got the eight year olds to laugh.

[Linkbowler]

Stick his apples up his cabana? THAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE!

[KingofOldSchool]

Stick his apples up his cabana? THAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE!

Didn't you hear? Cabana is the new slang for ass.

[James Steele]

:lol:

That segment had potential until Cena went into corny joke over-drive.

[JT]

Honestly after all the apathy I've had for wrestling lately, I enjoyed that.

Seriously, was it really that bad?

[JT]

Victory is not in this match...therefore this match has no credibility.

[Londoner]

Good start to raw, but those shite themes the women come out to piss me off, especially Marias ffs.

[Linkbowler]

So it's three actual wrestlers vs. one wrestler and two models.

[Mooияakeя™]

Kennedy owns. Just hearing him say Shutup to Carlito cracked me up. Cena wold have done well to stfu. It'd be good to see Kennedy get a classic heel victory today. They can't keep jobbing him.

Fucking Maria... av it.

[JT]

Dear lord, please end this match now, or deliverous a wardrobe malfunction...thus making me feel like I'm not wasting time.

[KingofOldSchool]

Maria's back to jobbing. :lol:

[Londoner]

Thank fuck for that.

[KingofOldSchool]

Dear lord, please end this match now, or deliverous a wardrobe malfunction...thus making me feel like I'm not wasting time.

That was a good match, what are you talking about?

[Exyle]

JR doesn't know which one is Beth Phoenix and which one is Jillian Hall. Nice. :roll:

[Mooияakeя™]

This really needs a Marella rape angle.

[UmbrellaCorporation]

When Triple H comes back, my life will be complete. :heart:

[Londoner]

Yeeeaahhh love this music.

[LK]

Melina :drool:

Oh and that match sucked

[Linkbowler]

I've got two words to describe that match: Shark Week.

[LK]

I pray that Trips uses that music again

[Mooияakeя™]

Jesus. Too many adverts over there. But Cow and Chicken is on Boomerang so watching that in between. lol

[Mooияakeя™]

I pray that Trips uses that music again

"My Time"? - Damn right. me too.

[Innovator]

Kennedy vs. The Incredible Shrinking Lashley

[KingofOldSchool]

LOL Santino is refusing

[KingofOldSchool]

THATSA SPICYA MEATA-BALL

[Linkbowler]

He's-a-da pissedoff paisano.

Eeet's-a-heem, Santino!

[Mooияakeя™]

lol. Worst heel turn ever?

[KingofOldSchool]

Hahahahaha

[Innovator]

UMAGA!!! The ITALIAN KILLER

[KingofOldSchool]

lol. Worst heel turn ever?

This reminds me of Paul London's semi-heel turn a few years ago.

[Linkbowler]

Get Umaga a mike!

[UmbrellaCorporation]

I pray that Trips uses that music again


Yep, no question. :y:

[Londoner]

wtf is going on.

[Linkbowler]

JACK DOAN IS AN AMERICAN HERO!

[KingofOldSchool]

Umaga's pissed because Santino didn't deliver in 30 minutes or less.

[Innovator]

AHAHAHAHA

Welcome to Jobberville, population Santino

[LK]

:lol: total burial!

[Mooияakeя™]

WTF REF TALKING! This is a weird RAW already.

[UmbrellaCorporation]

LOL

[Innovator]

Umaga needs to be a face, he'd be awesome

[Linkbowler]

When did Umaga start using the Black Hole Slam?

[Londoner]

Weird.

[Mooияakeя™]

This reminds me of Paul London's semi-heel turn a few years ago.

Hahahahaha. Excepta thisa hada dodgy italiana on micraphona

[KingofOldSchool]

Ohhh I love that robe.

[Linkbowler]

The telly?

[LK]

I love the King being called 'Jerome'

[KingofOldSchool]

If these fans were smart, they'd start a "Where's my pizza" chant to Santino.

[LK]

All hail the king

[Mooияakeя™]

This RAW is weird. I BEG. FUCKING BEG. FOR A TRIPLE H RUN-IN to save da king.

[Innovator]

The King's new name is Jerome

[LK]

All hail King Booka

[diothoir]

Booker is awesome. :'(

[triph]

Hey guys, my first post on this board.(rather obvious who i favor lol)

Anyhow, WWE makes me sick as of late. The ''king'' booker angle is old as booker T only has moderate heel mic skills. I dont understand why they brought Kennedy over only to make him a jobber. He should get a title shot, he was robbed of his money in the bank.

Well, all I know is that Cena is a month away from finally jobbing his title and the return of the real champ is ticking down.

[Mooияakeя™]

Oh man. Another break. ach, at least Johnny Bravo is on.

[Innovator]

If these fans were smart, they'd start a "Where's my pizza" chant to Santino.UMAGA ATE IT

[Gerard]

This "king BOOKAH" shit is really getting fucking tedious. :foc:

[Linkbowler]

Is there a better week on TV than Shark Week? Honestly?

[diothoir]

Man that's some black eye.

[Innovator]

:lol: Coach making Cody watch the boot of doom again

[Mooияakeя™]

Cody's face looks fucked.

[Jura]

No picture to start this thread? Whoa. I feel so broken inside.

[LK]

Anyhow, WWE makes me sick as of late. The ''king'' booker angle is old as booker T only has moderate heel mic skills. I dont understand why they brought Kennedy over only to make him a jobber. He should get a title shot, he was robbed of his money in the bank.
Wrong - not a good start

[diothoir]

Also, what kind of arsehole stands there while someone plays back an assault of your father to you?

[LK]

Some black eye on Cody and even better yellow tights.

[LK]

GAY!!!!

[KingofOldSchool]

No picture to start this thread? Whoa. I feel so broken inside.

http://www.mickiejames.info/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/mickie1.jpg

There.

[LK]

Then how the hell is Val Venis on the roster?

[KingofOldSchool]

You have to win to be on Raw?

Then who the fuck books Val Venis?!?!?!

[diothoir]

RKO GRISHAM

[LK]

Great minds KoOS

[Mooияakeя™]

Randy > Cena. I can't wait for SummerSlam. TPWW will go down.

[KingofOldSchool]

LOL SARGE

Didn't Orton already kill him?

[Linkbowler]

MAGGOT

[LK]

Haven't we done Orton vs Slaughter before?

[Pepsi Man]

haha

SLAUGHTER! "You're a maggot!"

[diothoir]

That's a concussion for Slaughter then.

[Gerard]

They should let sarge have a tag partner, the drill sarge from FMJ, should just let that guy loose on the mic nothing censored. :lol:

[KingofOldSchool]

LOL Daivari.

[Jura]

Lashley should be the new Sergeant Slaughter.

[Pepsi Man]

What the fuck?! Daivari on TV?!

[Gerard]

Whens the last time davair was on raw? :eek:

[Linkbowler]

WHAT?

[LK]

I miss Hassan

[LK]

I miss Sean O'Haire

[KingofOldSchool]

Whens the last time davair was on raw? :eek:

A few weeks ago.

[diothoir]

Daivari vs Cody, hopefully this will be decent, and Cody doesn't win by roll-up.

[LK]

I miss Test...no wait, no I don't

[KingofOldSchool]

I miss entertaining programming

[Linkbowler]

Am I the only one that wonders what Daivari's actually saying?

[Gerard]

Wonder if codys finisher is gonna be the overdrive pos that mvp uses, lost track of how many people had that as a finisher at one point. :-\

[KingofOldSchool]

If Cody wins, he stays on Raw. If Cody loses, he goes to TNA.

[LK]

Nice power slam and DDT

[Innovator]

Cody used a DDT, he's now in my top 5

[KingofOldSchool]

CODY WINS!

CODY WINS!

CODY WINS!

Until next week when he jobs to Umaga in 3 minutes.

[diothoir]

That was a pretty good powerslam.

Thought they would draw that out a bit more.

[LK]

Well here comes the pain

[Innovator]

Lashley's shoulders are going in a bit, I wonder why

[AJHayes]

Cody looked good tonight. His execution of the moves was very good. Personality is not quite there, yet. But, he's related to Dusty and Dustin, so that will come. I, personally, think that he is going to be very, very good in a few years. I would have believed that powerslam or that DDT as a finish.

[Londoner]

Nice moves by Cody, hopefully they don't fuck his career up, but i bet he's jobbing on heat next month.

[KingofOldSchool]

Lashley's shoulders are going in a bit, I wonder why

It's a new training fad.

[Innovator]

Cody's facial expressions are already better than a lot of others who come up

[Innovator]

It's a new training fad.Yeah I've heard of it. It's called the off-cycle.

[Corndad]

Evenin fellas. gettin here late tonight.

What have I missed?

[KingofOldSchool]

Yeah I've heard of it. It's called the off-cycle.

I heard it was called The Off-Gas.

[diothoir]

GOLDBERG!

[Innovator]

LOL it's comical

[KingofOldSchool]

Rofl Lashley exhaled the smoke ala Goldberg.

So is he Blackberg or Black Lesnar?

[KingofOldSchool]

Kennedy is looking a little fluffier.

Is he on the Off-Gas training routine, too?

[diothoir]

Both. They just keep adding to his entrance until he's a big deal.

Next week, he'll rise from under the stage Gangrel style.

[Innovator]

Looks like everyone is

[Linkbowler]

Rofl Lashley exhaled the smoke ala Goldberg.

So is he Blackberg or Black Lesnar?

I prefer Black Machismo. Oh wait....

[KingofOldSchool]

Looks like everyone is

Until Triple H returns.

[BigDaddyCool]

BTW, if Lawler wins, we riot.

[Innovator]

....KENNEDY WON!

[KingofOldSchool]

huh

[diothoir]

WHOA KENNEDY

[Londoner]

Kennedy beat Lashley!!! What a weird fucking Raw.

[Corndad]

Kennedy just beat Lashley???

[What Would Kevin Do?]

WHA?!?!?!?

Did hell just freeze over??!!?!

Kennedy beat Lashley?

[Linkbowler]

BTW, if Jerome wins, we riot.

Fixed.

[Pepsi Man]

KoOS can't be happy.

[Splaya]

Holy shit, I thought for sure Kennedy was being fed to Lashley

[KingofOldSchool]

Pillsbury Doughboy.

[Corndad]

wait so one week he jobs to Super Crazy then like 2 weeks later he beats Lashley??

[diothoir]

Gotta say it was the right result, just can't believe they did it.

No real crowd reaction though :$.

[KingofOldSchool]

.....Doughboy

[Splaya]

WHA?!?!?!?

Did hell just freeze over??!!?!

Kennedy beat Lashley?

You're thinking if Cena beats Orton at SS.

Close but not as bad

[Londoner]

Is Lashley seriously injured?

[KingofOldSchool]

Is Lashley legit injured and they changed the finish?

[Splaya]

wait so one week he jobs to Super Crazy then like 2 weeks later he beats Lashley??

They expect you not to remember this because we sure as hell know that they don't

[mrslackalack]

Then the next week Kennedy will job to Hardy and Lashley will roll through someone in seconds in WWE booking logic.

[Jura]

How did Kenneth win?

[Jordan]

What a great match! Wow match of the summer for me for sure. KENNEDY!!!

[KingofOldSchool]

Then the next week Kennedy will job to Val Venis and Lashley will roll through Randy Orton in seconds in WWE booking logic.

[Jordan]

He worked Lashleys shoulder (awesomely) all match and then hit Lashley with a knee to the shoulder when Bobo went for the spear. Clean pin.

[KingofOldSchool]

What a great match! Wow match of the summer for me for sure. KENNEDY!!!

:rofl:

[BigDaddyCool]

WHA?!?!?!?

Did hell just freeze over??!!?!

Stevie<s>Kennedy</s> beat Someone<s>Lashley</s>?

[LK]

Is Lashley seriously injured?
God I hope so

[Corndad]

He is one ugly mofo.

[Jordan]

Don't bitch about jobbing to Super Crazy it was a quick roll up it doesn't take any credibility away plus it was surprising as hell.

[Linkbowler]

Pleasure is licking feet.

[LK]

It's difficult to forget that two years ago that guy was licking Mae Youngs feet

[Corndad]

Is Lashley seriously injured?

No. You crazy? He's not even Smackdown's World Champion.

[diothoir]

Snitsky is just out and out unpleasant to look at.

Apparently that will make him a good heel.

[BigDaddyCool]

Gross teeth = psycho

psycho = ratings

Snitsky![/WWE Writer]

[Splaya]

It looked like his knee rolled. Kennedy was expecting a kickout at the end, you can tell.

[mrslackalack]

Easily will predict the matches left SPOILERS

Booker wins

Orton wins


CENA WINS

[diothoir]

I'd love it if King Booker said "your kind don't deserve to be on top" to HHH when he comes back.

[Splaya]

Easily will predict the matches left SPOILERS

Booker wins

Orton wins


CENA WINS

Wanna bet :shifty:

[James Steele]

This is a pretty awesome RAW so far. I wonder if they have been reading "how to get a heel over" while booking the Kennedy/Lashley match.

[triph]

Winner of the most annoying and redundant entrance theme=King Booker.

Honestly, its a stupid gig.

[Jordan]

No he wasn't, they know what their doing.

[mrslackalack]

Maybe Vince has given up on Lashley like Santino........................ NAH!

[Innovator]

This is a pretty awesome RAW so far. I wonder if they have been reading "how to get a heel over" while booking the Kennedy/Lashley match.Teacher says when a heel goes over clean in WWE an angel gets its wings

[Innovator]

HHH return promo count 2

[Splaya]

Teacher says when a heel goes over clean in WWE an angel gets its wings

Must be a shit load of Angels going to heaven tonight

[Jura]

I'd love it if King Booker said "your kind don't deserve to be on top" to HHH when he comes back.
No. Just have Triple H ignore and ask "Who the hell are you?" ala The Rock when Booker first came to WWE.

[mrslackalack]

Sharmell is pretty but she makes it worse for Booker when she gets on the mic.

[Splaya]

HHH return promo count 2

I don't even care. I just want him back :'(.

That smile was devilish

[triph]

YES YES YES YES

ON YOUR F'IN KNEES TO THE REAL KING!!!
GOD I CANT WAIT!

[Splaya]

I bet you guys King wins :shifty:

[Innovator]

I hope he lost the Lenny/Harley Race beard

[mrslackalack]

Now if this was the Attitude era they would have HHH do a run in and Pedigree Booker and have Lawler win by upset.

[BigDaddyCool]

So whose gimmick is HHH coming back with?

Dibase's?
Austin's?
Connan's?
Konnan'?

[Splaya]

125 championships?

He pulled that one out of his, vince's, and Lawler's asses tonight

[BigDaddyCool]

I hope he lost the Lenny/Harley Race beard

I hope he grew it more...wait...um...er. I liked it.

[Pepsi Man]

God damn. 125 titles?

[KingofOldSchool]

Not even 2 minutes in and they've already made Book look like a damned fool.

[Innovator]

So whose gimmick is HHH coming back with?

Dibase's?
Austin's?
Connan's?
Konnan'?I hope he uses Arnold the Barbarian's clothes for every entrance.

That and he'll come back with a Lenny fu-man-chu. Down to his knees.

[KingofOldSchool]

So whose gimmick is HHH coming back with?

Dibase's?
Austin's?
Connan's?
Konnan'?

Yogi Bear.

"He's smarter than the average gaaaaame!"

[diothoir]

No. Just have Triple H ignore and ask "Who the hell are you?" ala The Rock when Booker first came to WWE.

Just the reference to Wrestlemania XIX would be enough for me. :'(

[BigDaddyCool]

So explain again how Lawler is a legend in wrestling? He fake broke the neck of a comedian?

[mrslackalack]

I wonder what the SNME card will be in a couple weeks? A decent card or a meh throw together like the last one?

[Corndad]

C'mon Booker.

Just a side note.

Worst match I've seen live was Lawler vs Dusty Rhodes at an Indy show I went to. Freakin 3 minute match. Whole match Lawler walked around ring, finnally came into ring, got an elbow to face and rolled over to get pinned.

I was like. What the hell just happened.

[BigDaddyCool]

I wonder what the SNME card will be in a couple weeks? A decent card or a meh throw together like the last one?

Thrown together crap.

BTW has Lawler even used a wrestling move, or just punched?

[KingofOldSchool]

And to think Hunter would've wanted Booker to look strong.

[KingofOldSchool]

wtf

[Corndad]

The hell?

[diothoir]

oh ffs

[KingofOldSchool]

S-H-I-T

[Splaya]

Is Booker the new Legend Killer. He just killed a King

[Corndad]

that was stupid.

[mrslackalack]

Lawler is HUGE in Memphis. I think only Elvis is more popular in that city.

[BigDaddyCool]

We roit.

[Xerzes]

I'm predicting that Lawler will get more offense in on Booker than he should.

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to KingofOldSchool again.

[BigDaddyCool]

Lawler is HUGE in Memphis. I think only Elvis is more popular in that city.

Memphis is gay.

[KingofOldSchool]

AW BLOODY HELL

[diothoir]

LAWLER GETS HIS HEAT BACK

[Pepsi Man]

rofl; damn.

[KingofOldSchool]

Please tell me that this is just an extension of the feud until Summerslam.

[BigDaddyCool]

I never understood why Lawler feels the need to go over the in ring talent every few months. He is bad for business.

[mrslackalack]

I believe Orton beat Slaugther once before on RAW in late 03 or early 04 didnt he?

[KingofOldSchool]

BIG FLOPPY V

[BigDaddyCool]

Fuck lawler. Someone should stiff that bastard in a match.

[mrslackalack]

Dont worry Lawler will job in the rematch on RAW or SNME.

[Innovator]

Is Booker the new Legend Killer. He just killed a KingWhat channel is your RAW on? I didn't see that happen on mine

[BigDaddyCool]

I believe Orton beat Slaugther once before on RAW in late 03 or early 04 didnt he?

I'm failry sure he has beat him a few time. Orton's list of killed legends is full of repeats and "I guess he is a legend."

[KingofOldSchool]

Dont worry Lawler will job in the rematch on RAW or SNME.

Yeah after Sharmell interference and with Booker's feet on the ropes.

[Corndad]

Easily will predict the matches left SPOILERS

Booker wins

Orton wins


CENA WINS

Well your off to the wrong foot, but dont see you missin the other two.

[KingofOldSchool]

What channel is your RAW on? I didn't see that happen on mine

It was on the Fantasy Land Channel.

Earlier I was watching Chris Jericho win the World Title from Khali and Punk beating Morrison for the ECW Title.

[KingofOldSchool]

CRYME TYME ON TV?!?!

[diothoir]

How many people has Lawler not put over in the WWE in the last few years?

Tazz is only other one I can remember.

[Corndad]

Cryme Time on Raw????

[Xerzes]

Holy shit, it's black people on Raw.

[mrslackalack]

Whoa CRYME TIME!

[Splaya]

Am I seeing this right

[KingofOldSchool]

FILLER BAH GAWD MATCH

[BigDaddyCool]

Dont worry Lawler will job in the rematch on RAW or SNME.

Just like he eventually jobbed to Tazz in that go no where fued? O no, I'm sorry, that ended Tazz's career. Wait, Booker is thinking about retiring. oh on :(

[Innovator]

How many people has Lawler not put over in the WWE in the last few years?

Tazz is only other one I can remember.Gregory Helms

[diothoir]

Will this be 8 matches on Raw tonight?

That's pretty good.

[mrslackalack]

Lawler put over the legendary Hassan.

[KingofOldSchool]

BAH GAWD SQUASH

[Xerzes]

Well, that was pointless.

[diothoir]

Lilian wants that.

[Jura]

Can anyone imagine John Madden as Raw announcer instead of JR?

[BigDaddyCool]

JR: When you get ran over by a truck, it doesn't matter what color of paint it has...

And cryme tyme is in the ring?

[mrslackalack]

RAW actually is having lots of matches tonight.

[KingofOldSchool]

Well, that was pointless.

Maybe this is leading to a, *shock* push.

[Pepsi Man]

Cryme Tyme wins?! What the Hell is wrong tonight?

[KingofOldSchool]

WHOMP THERE IT IS!

[Xerzes]

Ha ha ha. Black people steal.

[Corndad]

what the hell is going on lol

[mrslackalack]

Madden as commentator would say.

Now folks if the ref counts three the match is over.

[diothoir]

White boot with black SOOOOULLLL

[Xerzes]

Maybe this is leading to a, *shock* push.

It isn't and you know it.

[BigDaddyCool]

Is this to get Debaise jr. out?

[KingofOldSchool]

LOL people are waving real $100 bills

[mrslackalack]

BROOKLYN BROOKLYN

[KingofOldSchool]

It isn't and you know it.

shhhhh

[BigDaddyCool]

Is this crap over yet?

[Splaya]

See I guarantee this is the filler they need to do from the Lashley Kennedy match

[KingofOldSchool]

Hahahaha people are stupid.

[Corndad]

What has happened to Raw lol

[mrslackalack]

Cryme Time STILL has never got their WWE Tag Title shot that they won in a match.

[BigDaddyCool]

That was gay and annoying.

Thanks for pissing me off WWE.

[Splaya]

I like how they make Orton come through a dark hallway