Official RAW Thread (8/06/2007): Back From The Dead

[KingofOldSchool]

No, not the ratings.


Mr. McMahon arrives, ready to strike back
By Zack Zeigler
Written: August 6, 2007

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Mr. McMahon will strike back tonight on Raw – and he has arrived at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y.

Those Superstars or fans who believed Mr. McMahon’s return to WWE would come via satellite or through an official statement were shocked when a limousine rolled up to the loading dock of the arena, and the Chairman (with all his body parts intact) nonchalantly walked out.

Without uttering a word or offering any type of facial expression, Mr. McMahon’s billion dollar strut made a B-line through the entrance of the arena directly to his office.

Earlier today, word was handed down by officials that interviews and photography by WWE.com employees were strictly prohibited prior to Mr. McMahon’s appearance on tonight’s Raw. Many Superstars and employees were too anxiety-ridden to discuss what might take place in Mr. McMahon’s first appearance since that fateful night last June in Wilkes Barre, Pa. when his limousine exploded. Most Superstars spent the day in the locker room area or scattered throughout the stands in the arena hoping to steer clear of any accident run-ins they may encounter with the Chairman.

Tune in to Raw, live on USA Network at 9/8 CT to see Mr. McMahon strike back.

[The Naitch]

I'm actually gonna watch this RAW. To see how they approach this 2.5 wakeup call

[Mr. Nerfect]

My bet is that they actually believe the Vince storyline will save ratings.

[Mr. Nerfect]

If I had to guess a good RAW or a bad RAW, I'll have to place my money on bad, although it might be one of those weeks where there is enough decent stuff to make things passable.

I doubt we will see a "blow-away" show, though.

[KingofOldSchool]

They should do a closed casket funeral for Vince and before they bury him, the coffin opens and Vince pops up and says.

"It was me Austin! It was me ALL ALONG!"

[RVDmark]

I thought the 2.5 thing was a Nielson error. Though it would be funny if they got the correct ratings in and it turned out to be 2.3.

[RVDmark]

Spoiler:













Cena loses.








Didn't see that coming. Did ya.

[KingofOldSchool]

I thought the 2.5 thing was a Nielson error. Though it would be funny if they got the correct ratings in and it turned out to be 2.3.

It was, it turned out to be a 2.9, which is still shit.

[ClockShot]

And here I thought all along USA was running an old advertisement these past few days.

Vince on television. Like most people on here, I'm curious to see where this goes.

[Ninti the Mad]

I swear. If they try and restart the limo blowing up shit, I will probably never watch RAW again.

I am actually going to watch RAW for the first time in almost 2 months.

I hope it ends up like the first RAW of the attitude era when DX formed with X-Pac and the NAO.

[Corndad]

Evenin Fellas. As you guys have already said, I'm also curious how they handle this whole Vince back from the Dead thing. Should be interesting. From what I'm hearin Kennedy has a big role in it. Which Im sure will excite KooS to tears lol

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod><i>Earlier today, word was handed down by officials that interviews and photography by WWE.com employees were strictly prohibited prior to Mr. McMahon’s appearance on tonight’s Raw.</i>

Haha would be hilarious if his skin was all mangled from the explosion or something.</font>

[KingofOldSchool]

Evenin Fellas. As you guys have already said, I'm also curious how they handle this whole Vince back from the Dead thing. Should be interesting. From what I'm hearin Kennedy has a big role in it. Which Im sure will excite KooS to tears lol

I have my remote handy, I can switch between Raw and Hells Kitchen when Kennedy is on.

[Loose Cannon]

I hope this is good. I have some expectations tonight

[FourFifty]

I have the east coast feed, so I'll join in with this thread tonight.

[Innovator]

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[Corndad]

The Hair is back too.

[RVDmark]

I have the east coast feed, so I'll join in with this thread tonight.

Is there a different feed for east and west coasts then? I thought they aired it live across the US at all times. Serious question. (I live in the UK so I don't have a clue how American TV works accross different time zones.

[ClockShot]

IT'S ALIVE!

[Linkbowler]

Here comes the big reset button.

[Pepsi Man]

Uh oh. Freedom of expression?

[KingofOldSchool]

ZOMG MCMAHON

[Innovator]

:lol: at the small hair part

[Corndad]

Well All contracted wrestlers except Hardy Right Vince?

[KingofOldSchool]

He's going to unleash the beast.

[RVDmark]

I'd like to give Innovator some metaphorical fellatio right now.

[FourFifty]

Is there a different feed for east and west coasts then? I thought they aired it live across the US at all times. Serious question. (I live in the UK so I don't have a clue how American TV works accross different time zones.

It starts at 9:00pm everywhere, but 9:00pm for Cali is later than 9:00pm for New York.

[KingofOldSchool]

London shaved. :(

[FourFifty]

KING BOOKAH!

[ClockShot]

I miss Triple H.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

I actually have high hopes for RAW. I'm hoping Vince realizes he needs to do something different, and starts tonight.

We'll see though... I'll probably be let down.

[Innovator]

LISTEN TO THAT OVATION!

[FourFifty]

WTF? Did his strut change?

[Corndad]

That part is priceless lol

[Innovator]

No Cena in the mix, he gets the solo entrance

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Cena isn't out there - FIRE HIM</font>

[KingofOldSchool]

Welcome back chants. :lol:

[Corndad]

Yup lol I figured that video would get on here some how lol

[Corndad]

Dont see Orton either out there.

[FourFifty]

I wonder if they're going to address his family tonight.

[Linkbowler]

Can we please cut out the "What" shit?

[RP]

didnt he say all contracted superstars? Where's Cena and Orton?

[Corndad]

Damn those What chants were out of style like 5 years ago werent they??

[Innovator]

Addressing Congress huh? No no you won't

[ClockShot]

Congress.....

Oh. Probably about the Benoit/Steroid ordeal.

[FourFifty]

Damn those What chants were out of style like 5 years ago werent they??

WHAT?

[ClockShot]

RING THE BELL! RING THE DAMN BELL!

[Innovator]

CMON REGAL!

[Pepsi Man]

Regal for GM?

[Corndad]

HAHAHAHA C'mon Regal!

[KingofOldSchool]

Regal FTW

[ClockShot]

Holy shit. It's about time!

[What Would Kevin Do?]

New GM? Nice..


KENNEDY!

[Loose Cannon]

come on Robbie.

[FourFifty]

"All the way south!" Nice!

[Linkbowler]

Sandman for GM!

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Umaga would be hilarious.

[FourFifty]

....How about Davari?

[KingofOldSchool]

I'll cry if Kennedy wins.

[Loose Cannon]

lol @ Ron Artest in this

[Innovator]

Umaga for GM

[Loose Cannon]

oh, he's gone

[RP]

either regal or kennedy are winning.

[Corndad]

I'd piss if Duggan won this. lol

[Kane Knight]

Did he actually address Congress yet? My cable box is fucked up.

[FourFifty]

I have a feeling it'll be Regal, Umaga, Hacksaw, or Venis.

[Innovator]

Alienoid is pulling for Val

[JT]

Robbie for GM!

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Carlito would be awesome too.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I think Regal is taking it. Snitsky, Orton, and Cena weren't out there so Regal wouldn't have to go over them</font>

[FourFifty]

Think outside the bun!

[Pepsi Man]

Did he actually address Congress yet? My cable box is fucked up.
No, no he didn't.

[Londoner]

Its going to be Kennedy winning this, sure of it.

[KingofOldSchool]

Val Venis is still in it!

[JT]

Looks like Regal is gone. V_V

[Innovator]

Well there goes Regal

[FourFifty]

I was about to say "Who's that guy wo looks like Lance Cade that Val just threw out?"

[KingofOldSchool]

Val eliminates someone!

[FourFifty]

No! DON'T THROW OUT KENDRICK!!!

[KingofOldSchool]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[FourFifty]

FUCK! NO KENNEDY!

[Innovator]

There goes Kennedy

[ClockShot]

Damn. This is can go to anyone.

[FourFifty]

It'll be Slapjaw Jim Duggan.... Nevermind.

[UmbrellaCorporation]

KENNEDY FOR GM BOOK IT

KENNEDY FOR GM BOOK IT

KENNEDY FOR GM BOOK IT


...please? PLEASE? :love:

[Innovator]

Cmon Sandman!

[KingofOldSchool]

Come on Carlito

[UmbrellaCorporation]

DAMN IT

[FourFifty]

Come on Shelton! Keep a black man in power!

[UmbrellaCorporation]

CARLITO FTW NAO

[FourFifty]

Where's Santino, anyways?

[Corndad]

Imagine Sandman as the GM LOL

[UmbrellaCorporation]

not the Sandman.

Anyone but the fucking Sandman.

[Linkbowler]

Coachman's probably gonna run out at the end and toss someone.

[RVDmark]

It starts at 9:00pm everywhere, but 9:00pm for Cali is later than 9:00pm for New York.
Thanks :)

[FourFifty]

Sandman for GM- 2 beer minimum

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Anyone now except Cody please.

[Corndad]

Maybe they will go with something different.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>From what I gather Sandman was meant to be getting a big push</font>

[FourFifty]

I thought he wasonly going to get an undercard push.

[Innovator]

I can see Sandman taking it

YOOOOOOOOOO

[FourFifty]

CHOP OFF CODY'S ARMS!!!

[Linkbowler]

Sandman's really the only one left that makes sense, since he's at the tail of his career and they don't have anything else for him.

Which obviously means it won't happen.

[FourFifty]

Good enough.

[ClockShot]

That looked botched.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>LOL @ that Cody botch</font>

[Corndad]

Nice Shelton.

[UmbrellaCorporation]

WHAT THE FUCK

[Corndad]

REGAL!!!!!!!

[UmbrellaCorporation]

REGAL YES REGAL YES

[Linkbowler]

SANDMAN!!!!!


REGAL!!!!!!!

[Innovator]

REGAL!!!!!!!!!!

[FourFifty]

TWO BEER MINIMUM!!

[What Would Kevin Do?]

HHAAAHH!! REGAL!!!!

[KingofOldSchool]

YES!!!

[ClockShot]

:rofl:

Wha............Where Regal come from.

[FourFifty]

Even better

[What Would Kevin Do?]

WHOOOOO!!!!!

[Corndad]

FTW!!! LOL!!

[UmbrellaCorporation]

Regal as GM is win.

[RVDmark]

GREATNESS!!!one!!!onehundredandone!!!!

[6to1]

yea i heard he would be new gm

[FourFifty]

:lol: I love Regal!

[Corndad]

O my god. lol This could be great lol

[ClockShot]

Ok. Get out of the ring now.

[FourFifty]

Is it me, or does he look kinda like Marc Summers?

[Linkbowler]

I've said it before when Regal for GM came up, and I"ll say it again.

WWE needs to get Tajiri back as Regal's houseboy.

[Innovator]

I love how they're forgetting he was the Comissioner in 2001

[RawRocks]

Marc Sumners.. thats fucking hilarious!

[RVDmark]

Wasnt there a report a few weeks back about WWE contacting Tajiri and him not wanting a contract?

[Londoner]

Oh well.

[FourFifty]

I'm not joking :|

[KingofOldSchool]

I love how they're forgetting he was the Comissioner in 2001

You act like they remember what they had for lunch today.

[FourFifty]

Regal looks like Marc Summers.

[RVDmark]

I love how they're forgetting he was the Comissioner in 2001
GM and Commish are completely different roles. I mean the commisioner set the matches for the night and the Gm sets the matches for the...hang on. Uh yeah your right.

[RawRocks]

I'm not joking :|
i agree with you. he does :rofl:

[Innovator]

That part on Vince is straight out of the 50s

[Corndad]

Wow they are bringing the Congress thing in.

[Xerzes]

He's got a point. Two committees investigating the same thing seems odd. However, I wish Vince knew any cultural reference more recent than The Andy Griffith Show.

[Innovator]

Regal's assistant :lol:

[FourFifty]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e280/Always450/Regal.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e280/Always450/Marc.jpg

[Kane Knight]

ZOMG VINCE MCMAHON DISSED CONGRESS! HES THE MAN!

[FourFifty]

Same person, I tell you!

[ClockShot]

TRIPLE H!

[RVDmark]

Does anyone elses screen seem to be stuttering or skipping up and down a bit?

[Kane Knight]

He's got a point. Two committees investigating the same thing seems odd. However, I wish Vince knew any cultural reference more recent than The Andy Griffith Show.

Barney Fife was a decent pop culture ref. Sure, it's dated, but who cares?

[Innovator]

Damn Jerome Lawler

[Innovator]

ZOMG VINCE MCMAHON DISSED CONGRESS! HES THE MAN!Gotta love how he doesn't say what they're investigating

[KingofOldSchool]

KING BOOK-AAAHHH

[FourFifty]

So is Stevie Ray a prince?

[Kane Knight]

Does anyone elses screen seem to be stuttering or skipping up and down a bit?

Yeah, it's too much caffeine.

[KingofOldSchool]

Gotta love how he doesn't say what they're investigating

They are investigating him faking his own death.


:shifty:

[FourFifty]

I think that faking one's own death is a real crime.

[Pepsi Man]

rofl @ Vince talking about how Regal likes his tea.

[Kane Knight]

Gotta love how he doesn't say what they're investigating

He's appealing the the fucktards who desperately want to deny anything wrong...

BTW, I totally marked out for Regal trumping Sandman. I was SO pissed at the notion of Sandman being GM....Even if I may not watch Raw again for a long time.

[RVDmark]

Yeah, it's too much caffeine.

Oh right good, I thought it was the heroin.

[Juan]

They should do a closed casket funeral for Vince and before they bury him, the coffin opens and Vince pops up and says.

"It was me Austin! It was me ALL ALONG!"

:rofl:

[Kane Knight]

rofl @ Vince talking about how Regal likes his tea.

With or without Jericho's special ingredient?

[Innovator]

Snitsky....yay.....

[FourFifty]

Shhhhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiitskyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy......

[Kane Knight]

Oh right good, I thought it was the heroin.

My cable box wigged out on me.

[Innovator]

He's appealing the the fucktards who desperately want to deny anything wrong...

BTW, I totally marked out for Regal trumping Sandman. I was SO pissed at the notion of Sandman being GM....Even if I may not watch Raw again for a long time.I always mark for the heel hiding during a Battle Royal(e)

[Corndad]

How do the Highlanders still have jobs lol

[ClockShot]

Alright. Over and done with.

[FourFifty]

So did anyone else just have flashbacks of WWF Superstars where it was jobbers vs under/midcarders where you KNEW who was going to win without any problem?

[KingofOldSchool]

If Rory wasn't depressed before, he is now.

[RawRocks]

Okay.. SNITSKY needs to go away

[RP]

Jerome lol

[FourFifty]

We need I.R.S. back!

[Pepsi Man]

With or without Jericho's special ingredient?
I was thinking the same thing...

:eek:!!!!!!!!!!1111111111

Rotunda coming back?!

[JT]

Ohh...smooth.

[Corndad]

Wow.

[FourFifty]

Vince is God!

[KingofOldSchool]

Uh oh...someone is a tax cheat.

http://www.nostatus.com/msn-avatars/wwf-IRS.jpg

[ClockShot]

YES! THERE HE IS!

[Corndad]

LOL i knew that was coming lol

[Innovator]

IRS baby

[RawRocks]

Irwin R. Shyster... that was GOLD

[Jordan]

What a great moment

[JT]

Okay...think this show is going to be nothing but WWE propaganda about "US goverment bad...WWE good".

Watch the rating tank for real now. V_V

[Kane Knight]

I loved his crack about the news media. Sure, he's a hucker and full of shit, but hey, a good joke is a good joke.

[FourFifty]

I love Vince's bit on the media. That man can start an army.

[JT]

...btw, IRS in the background was gold.

[Jordan]

I'd join

[KingofOldSchool]

Yay sing baby

[JT]

Okay.. SNITSKY needs to go away


***Crosses fingers and closes eye's shut.***

Guad! Quad! Quad!

[Corndad]

please no.

[Corndad]

why couldnt they just have the Snitsky match during this.

[ClockShot]

No. Not really.

[FourFifty]

Ready your mute buttons!

[JT]

...I don't want to hear anyone sing...

[KingofOldSchool]

I'd rather hear Jillian than Garcia.

[Corndad]

Again I say Thank god for Mickie James.

[FourFifty]

I have never been so glad to see Mickie James!!!








'cept for that one time I found her naked on the internet.

[KingofOldSchool]

MICKIE!! :love:

[RVDmark]

Mickie :)

[Innovator]

Ahaha, JR admits he fucked up last week

[FourFifty]

I'd rather hear Jillian than Garcia.

:nono: Garcia has a decent voice. It's not my style, and not my scene, but it's not bad.

[RVDmark]

I have never been so glad to see Mickie James!!!








'cept for that one time I found her naked on the internet.
Only once? Shame on you.

[The Miz]

WHAT IS MR WALLSTREET DOING ON RAW

[Corndad]

Everytime I watch WM 22 I fall in love with Mickie again.

[Kane Knight]

Okay...think this show is going to be nothing but WWE propaganda about "US goverment bad...WWE good".

Watch the rating tank for real now. V_V

That's the new irection of Raw. It's still Vince's sandbox. only now he's slamming the gummit and the news.

[ClockShot]

:wtf:

[KingofOldSchool]

Mickie jobs, what else is new?

[Corndad]

Oh god if we have to endure a Candice/Jillian fued. I swear to god.

[PapaGeorgio]

So oddly enough I just started reading Marc Summers book today, pretty good thus far too.

[RVDmark]

Everytime I watch WM 22 I fall in love with Mickie again.
Was that 'psycho' Mickie versus Trish? That match was awesome.

[UmbrellaCorporation]

Holy shit, he really IS Marc Summers.

[PapaGeorgio]

LMAO now he wants to host a game show, i think he may be marc summers

[Corndad]

LOL Game show bitches.

[FourFifty]

Holy fuck! It's a gameshow!

[Juan]

WHAT IS MR WALLSTREET DOING ON RAW


He jumped ship from WCW.

[JT]

OMG...HE IS MARK SUMMERS!!!

[Linkbowler]

William Regal is no Jim Lange.

[KingofOldSchool]

I hope Melina gets a date with Umaga.

[ClockShot]

Alright. Who is this and what have they done with William Regal?

[FourFifty]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e280/Always450/Marc.jpg

[FourFifty]

I so called it.

[FourFifty]

Is anyone else sick of these oxy ads?

[RVDmark]

Not even an hour in (quite) and 6 pages already. The forum ratings are up at least.

[Jordan]

Wha wha wha what would you do?

[KingofOldSchool]

Maria: So bachelor number 3, what do you think about babies?

Bachelor 3: *breathes heavily* ...I like babies...

Maria: Awwww! I chose you!

Regal: Dear Maria, you have chosen...SNITSKY!

[FourFifty]

Can someone explain to me what a 15 mins of fame match is?

[RawRocks]

What a night..
new Raw GM, a game show, IRS returns, Vince dissing congress

:rofl:

[Corndad]

Maria: So bachelor number 3, what do you think about babies?

Bachelor 3: *breathes heavily* ...I like babies...

Maria: Awwww! I chose you!

Regal: Dear Maria, you have chosen...SNITSKY!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[mrslackalack]

Have to beat Morrison within 15 minutes.

[FourFifty]

:lol: "Things went so well last week I'm having the same guest I had last week." Gotta love Carlito.

[KingofOldSchool]

LOL "Cena Is Terrible" sign

[RVDmark]

Can someone explain to me what a 15 mins of fame match is?
See 'Al Snow'

[KingofOldSchool]

Cena's Cabana is canceled after 2 minutes.

[Innovator]

Someone kill Cena's mic

[RP]

Ok John can you give the mic back to Carlito now thx.

[KingofOldSchool]

Some fan has a "Real Fans Respect Cena" sign

[mrslackalack]

I have enjoyed RAW thus far. The crowds been pretty lively as well.

[KingofOldSchool]

Someone kill Cena

[Innovator]

Some fan has a "Real Fans Respect Cena" signReal Fans get nauseous when they see Cena

[FourFifty]

Have to beat Morrison within 15 minutes.


What?
Ric Flair, Ricky Steamboat, Bret Hart, Dusty Rhodes, HBK, Triple H, Harley Race, Barry Windham, and even John Cena have been able to hit a full hour. Beat Nitro/Morrison/Schuler/Blaze/Whatever his name is this week in 15 mins... This is why, albeit I love CM Punk & The Miz, I don't watch ECW.

[Innovator]

Wow Carlito is looking like a bitch

[FourFifty]

Next time Cena cuts a promo, click this link.

http://www.videlectrix.com/wheresanegg.html

[KingofOldSchool]

David Letterman > John Cena

[RVDmark]

Cena' schizophrenia is bad tonight.

[Corndad]

Oh a nut joke. didnt see that ever coming.

[RP]

This is awful

[Fignuts]

God this is fucking terrible.

[Xerzes]

HA HA HA HA HA JOKES ABOUT POOP AND GAYS ARE HILARIOUS AND I IN NO WAY WANT TO CUT OUT JOHN CENA'S EYES

[Innovator]

Gay jokes, no ball jokes, 1998 called Cena, the Rock wants his material back

[RP]

Thank god Regal saves this disaster

[Corndad]

REGAL to save the day again.

Cener lol

[KingofOldSchool]

Gay jokes, no ball jokes, 1998 called Cena, the Rock wants his material back

2007 called, Cena wants The Rock's talent.

[FourFifty]

George Burns > Cena

And I'm talking at this very moment, not when Burns was still alive.