Official Raw XV Anniversary Topic: RRRRREEEEEPPPPOOOOO MAN

[KingofOldSchool]

http://www.wwe.com/content/media/images/3883682/6002094

Double Jeopardy
By Greg Adkins
Written: December 7, 2007

Moments after Carlito issued his Ladder Match challenge, Jeff Hardy answered with a fist to the Caribbean Bad Apple's face.
Related Content


BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Talk about tempting fate. Just six days before he battles Triple H at Armageddon, Jeff Hardy will put his body on the line against Carlito in a Ladder Match during Raw’s 15th Anniversary show Monday night.

As seen first in an exclusive video on WWE Mobile at AT&T, Carlito issued the challenge to Hardy, and the Intercontinental Champion accepted with a right fist. Hardy has been more focused and intense than ever as he prepares to face Triple H in a high-stakes match at Armageddon, where the winner earns a WWE Title opportunity at Royal Rumble.

So, why is the “Rainbow-haired Warrior” putting so much on the line in the most dangerous type of match WWE has to offer just days before his pivotal match against The Game? Are there personal issues between him and Carlito? Is he a glutton for punishment?

More than likely, the explanation could be much simpler: The guy’s a daredevil at heart.

Rather than back down from challenges, Hardy embraces them. He’s a high-flyer who can’t control the urges that propel him to fearful heights from which others shy away weak-kneed.

However, he could also be sending a message to his Armageddon opponent, Triple H: Prepare to face a man who knows no fear.

Meanwhile, what’s in this Ladder Match for Carlito? The Caribbean Bad Apple, a former Intercontinental Champion himself, has suffered a couple of humiliating losses at the wee hands of Hornswoggle. He spies an opportunity to stop his slide down the WWE ladder by taking out Hardy, a Superstar who’s ascending those very same rungs. Carlito could make a definitive statement by defeating the red-hot Hardy in a match he has extensive experience in and has mastered.

Hardy may be facing an unnecessary risk by tackling Carlito in a Ladder Match, but he has stared down risks his entire career. Only this time, the stakes are considerably higher, and the Rainbow-haired Warrior may be risking his opportunity at the WWE Championship.

Be sure to catch the Ladder Match between Carlito and Hardy and tune in to a very special three-hour edition of Raw as it celebrates its 15 years of sports-entertainment greatness.

[KingofOldSchool]

The Iron Sheik and Barry Darsow have been confirmed.

There are also rumors of Psycho Sid being backstage as well.

[Shadow]

May still be an orange peice of shit?

[Lock Jaw]

I hope Iron Sheik puts Hogan in the Camel Clutch, breaks his back, and then makes him humble, old country way.

[SammyG]

lol , ok, I'm definitely gonna watch. Hey, is tonight the 3 hour long Raw? Does it start at 8 ET?

[RVDmark]

May still be an orange peice of shit?

I concur, he IS an orange piece of shit.

Edit: And being orange isn't that important.

[Volchok]

i hope this raw is good, yet somehow they'll fuck it up like always

[Innovator]

Leaving now, gonna be wearing an Affliction shirt, keep an eye out nignigs

[Volchok]

pz out niggums

[KingofOldSchool]

There are pictures up at WWE.com of Lita, Trish, Sunny, Austin, and Hogan backstage.

[KYR]

Hey KoOS, what's with the title change again?

Oh and WTF? Holly?

[Lock Jaw]

There are pictures up at WWE.com of Lita, Trish, Sunny, Austin, and Hogan backstage.

And Torrie is dressed like a pimp.

[Y2Ant]

Is this thread BDC approved?

[Londoner]

Probably not yet, but its TL approved, and that matters more.

[KingofOldSchool]

9 minutes!

[Shadow]

THIS IS GONNA ROCK!

But the Rock isn't gonna be there.

[Splaya]

I cannot wait for tonight. I'm most looking forward to the reunion of Evolution. Prepare to mark out to that music for the last time :(

[Splaya]

Apparently the reason why the Rock is not going to be there tonight is because he is on a public vacation.


IT WILL BE ABSOLUTELY SICK IF HE SHOWS UP THERE TONIGHT

[ClockShot]

Get out. Repo Man is gonna be there!

[Splaya]

THE GODFATHER AND RVD ARE THERE

[KingofOldSchool]

RVD is there!

[Loose Cannon]

lol , ok, I'm definitely gonna watch. Hey, is tonight the 3 hour long Raw? Does it start at 8 ET?

what did you laugh at? I think you've gotten worse then I was with the "lol"

anyway, this should be a fun show

[ClockShot]

Here we go everyone. Keep an eye out for Vito and Inno.

[Splaya]

HERE WE GO.

YA KNOW OUR POKER LEAGUE GOT CANCELED TONIGHT. I'M ACTUALLY GLAD IT DID SO I COULD SPEND THIS NIGHT WITH U GUYS

[Shadow]

Well this is something special

[ClockShot]

OLD INTRO!

[Splaya]

Old school Monday Night Raw intro :love:

[Boondock Saint]

Old school RAW theme :love:

[Hanso Amore]

OLD SCHOOL INTRO FTW!

[Shadow]

Here we go everyone. Keep an eye out for Vito and Inno.

I hope one of them brought a TPWW sign.

[Loose Cannon]

I bet 91% of you weren't watching in '93 so SCREW YOU

[Splaya]

I wish this RAW could go on the 15th Anny DVD

[BigDaddyCool]

Fucking classic intros. I just giot chills.

*BDCA*

[Hanso Amore]

SHould have been in MSG or something, a special place where they would get a hot crowd

[Splaya]

LOL AT THE VINCE WALK :love:

[Shadow]

No Linda? I'm dissapointed

[KingofOldSchool]

Shane O' Mac!

[Hanso Amore]

Steph does anal....that is hot

[Volchok]

woooooooooooooooooo

[Johnny Vegas]

Macmahons

[KingofOldSchool]

I wish I was there right now. :(

[Hanso Amore]

How sweet would HHH coming out be.

[ClockShot]

Linda got health problems?

[BigDaddyCool]

Linda got a shitty diaper.

[Hanso Amore]

I miss Shane o Mac for real, he was the shit way back when

[Splaya]

I want HHH to come out so bad right now saying he needs to be in the photo.


THAT WOULD BE SICK

[BigDaddyCool]

Linda and Sid should hang out with their poopy pants.

[Hanso Amore]

When Horny out pops your main eventers, its a bad day

[Shadow]

Steph needs to bear her boobs more often.

Also, Shane-O Mac's getting some grey in his temples ain't he. Think I'll call him Hal Jordan from now on.

HORNEY!

[KingofOldSchool]

LOL listen to that pop

[ClockShot]

Come on Trips, crash this.

[BigDaddyCool]

It is the Swog, not Horny.

[Volchok]

lol awesome

[Splaya]

YEAH THAT CROWD IS HOT, SWOG CHANT

[BigDaddyCool]

And the glass breaks.

[Londoner]

*marked out for the old raw is war music* they really should go back to it.

[BigDaddyCool]

And the glass breaks, now

[Splaya]

"Yeah I kinda love you two"

-Vince Mcmahon while looking at Hornswoggle

[Outsider]

I'm going to regret not going to bed and watching this aren't I?

[Shadow]

Didn't he fire us?

YOU HYPOCRITE!

[BigDaddyCool]

Austin comes out, now?

[Splaya]

HOLY SHIT

[Volchok]

MARKS OUT!!@#O@E(#DSJfl

[Londoner]

Here he is

[ClockShot]

YEAH!

[Splaya]

ITS THE GAME

[Hanso Amore]

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[BigDaddyCool]

Just as good.

[KingofOldSchool]

They forgot someone!

[Shadow]

God damn it!

Who called in HHH again?

[Splaya]

I think its going to be markout night.


Also, I want that shirt

[BigDaddyCool]

Now Austin comes out and stuns everyone?

[Volchok]

lol this raw is sickkkkkkkk please be a bonus for the 15th dvd set

[Hanso Amore]

I never have wanted to see HHH until now

[Splaya]

LOL, he called it a "pop"

[Outsider]

Go away Hunter....

[ClockShot]

Now that's a fucking hometown reception.

[Hanso Amore]

I like HHH lately, he plays the behind the scenes shit a bit.

[BigDaddyCool]

HHH mention the pop. O you, and that 4rd wall.

[JT]

Swerve?

[Splaya]

LOL

What's up Steph


:love:

[Volchok]

heheh

[BigDaddyCool]

I love how he tucks his shirt into his briefs to remind everyone he has balls.

[ClockShot]

HERE THEY COME!

[Volchok]

the swog' is horny

[Splaya]

LOL, a family portrait with all that he has loved.


Oh god, Mae Young's gonna come out

[BigDaddyCool]

Vince gets around. WOooooooooooooooooo. I hope she enters.

[ClockShot]

SUNNY!

[Hanso Amore]

SUNNY!

[Volchok]

niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice

[Splaya]

Sunny is FUCKING HOT.

[Shadow]

I guess we're supposed to forget the MchMon-Helmsly era?

Also...god damn is Melina hot!

SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNY!

HOLY SHIT IS SHE STILL HOT!

[Hanso Amore]

LOOKING GOOD?

[JT]

FUCKING CROWD...CHEEER!!!

[BigDaddyCool]

Damn, Sunny look decent again!

[Boondock Saint]

Sunny's lookin good

[Splaya]

TRISH TIME???

[KingofOldSchool]

DAMN-A

[ClockShot]

HOLY HELL SHE GOT HER GROOVE BACK!

[BigDaddyCool]

Mea Young?

[Splaya]

LOL, a family portrait with all that he has loved.


Oh god, Mae Young's gonna come out

[ClockShot]

God bless Mae Young.

[Hanso Amore]

RIP Moolah

[Shadow]

....................................damn it! I can't fucking rep splaya again.

[Volchok]

lol grannies gone wild

[JJT420]

Looks like nobody in the crowd remembered Sunny....oh lord its Mae Old.....

[BigDaddyCool]

That was telegraphed.

[JT]

I guess we're supposed to forget the MchMon-Helmsly era?

Also...god damn is Melina hot!

SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNY!

HOLY SHIT IS SHE STILL HOT!

It's more "was" then "back".

[Splaya]

I CANNOT STOP LOOKING AT SUNNY.

SHE MAKES MELINA LOOK LIKE SHIT RIGHT NOW

[Londoner]

Oh goddamn. It was good till Mae came out.

[Hanso Amore]

Mae is still going...

[Volchok]

repped splaya

[Londoner]

lol@vince explaining

[BigDaddyCool]

Ewwwwwww, furnal sex.

[Splaya]

WELL THEY SHIT ON MOOLAH'S FUNERAL


LOL

THERE GOES THE MONEY

[Hanso Amore]

LOL Shane is leaving

[Shadow]

At least he's honest about stuff.

Bye Shane!

[ClockShot]

Ouch vince. Shouldn't have brought that up.

[Johnny Vegas]

damn at the funeral vince!?

[KingofOldSchool]

lol gold

[BigDaddyCool]

Vince needs to just shut up.

[Loose Cannon]

wow, that segment went from funny to funny to awful and awkward in 3 miniutes

[Splaya]

VITO?!

[Hanso Amore]

LOL

[Shadow]

THE FINK!?

[Volchok]

lol pat patterson how funny

[Boondock Saint]

BASTION BOOOOOOOOOOOGER

[Hanso Amore]

ABE KNUCKLE BALL SWARTZ


PAT PATTERSON?!

[BigDaddyCool]

Bastian Booger?

[ClockShot]

Eek.

[KingofOldSchool]

BASTION BOOGER@

[Loose Cannon]

lol Abe

[Splaya]

LOL THE BOOGER

KNUCKLEBALL SCHWARTZ

THE DX STRIPPER

I'M SO GLAD IM HOME FOR THIS

[Shadow]

wow, that segment went from funny to funny to awful and awkward in 3 seconds

[BigDaddyCool]

Wow...they took a funny idea and made it retarded.

[Zen v.W.o.]

Looks like nobody in the crowd remembered Sunny....oh lord its Mae Old.....

It's not that they didnt rememeber her, they just never watched. Bunch of fucking newbs.

They should hold these shows in good towns anyways.

[Volchok]

haha triple h is gold tonight

[Hanso Amore]

LOL @ Brookly Barawler

[BigDaddyCool]

Does Vince have cold sore...or herpes?

[Splaya]

We are 10 minutes into the show


OH MY GOD, SHE IS MAKING OUT WITH HHH

[Londoner]

Oh man. Crap segment now.

[ClockShot]

YOWZA!

[KingofOldSchool]

LOL

[Volchok]

huge pop

[Loose Cannon]

Mike Shaw looks pretty good.

[BigDaddyCool]

Trips is sporting a boner.

[Shadow]

...........after Mae Young that's really not that embarressing.

[KingofOldSchool]

HAHAHAHAHA AWESOME

[Volchok]

lol i love this shit... " straight to heeeeee"

[BigDaddyCool]

Vince can stop that hacking any time now.

[Loose Cannon]

it's not The Booger Splaya :roll:

[Volchok]

haha sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet

[BigDaddyCool]

Hoooooo train?

[Boondock Saint]

HOOOOOOOOOOOO TRAINNNNN

[ClockShot]

Mr. Goodfather.

[Londoner]

nice surprise.

[Shadow]

HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOS!

[Splaya]

GREATEST OPENING SEGMENT EVER

[Loose Cannon]

the crowd seems like all wrestling fans from 2003-2007

[Londoner]

Love the music

[BigDaddyCool]

Boring.

[JT]

LMAO JR! First good one I've heard from him in years...

JR: King, I think I see your future ex-wife...

[Loose Cannon]

that's probably the worst smallest pop I've heard Godfather get

[Volchok]

Let Godfather get mic time.

[BigDaddyCool]

I mean it is kinda cool and kinda boring all at the same time.

[Splaya]

We are already on page 4. That is sick

[BigDaddyCool]

Hooswoogle?

[JJT420]

Hmm, looks like WWE cleared out the local high school for the Godfather's part of the segment..

[JT]

Still, I can't believe Sunny was wasted on this segment. :-\

[Shadow]

Lulz....The Swog is amazed.

GOD DAMN IT JEFF! STOP LOOKING WEIRD!

[BigDaddyCool]

We are already on page 4. That is sick

in 20 minutes?

[Volchok]

Carlito or Hardy to win?

[Splaya]

Damn the Ladder match is already coming up

[Loose Cannon]

I mean it is kinda cool and kinda boring all at the same time.


I dunno. they've brought back guys and done these "comedy" sefments 20 times already. it's getting old.

[Jura]

Yeah she is looking fiiiiiiine.

[Londoner]

ladder match next..will jeff hit the swanton correctly this time i wonder?!

[BigDaddyCool]

I dunno. they've brought back guys and done these "comedy" sefments 20 times already. it's getting old.

Yeah. That is kinda what I was thinking.

[ClockShot]

Hmm, looks like WWE cleared out the local high school for the Godfather's part of the segment..

Nah. They're all ready working the streets in furs around here.

[KingofOldSchool]

the crowd seems like all wrestling fans from 2003-2007

What did you expect?

[BigDaddyCool]

Spider pig, spider pig. Does what ever a spider pig does. Does he swing from a web? No he doesn't he's a pig.

[SammyG]

That was a fucking sweet opening. Was laughing through the whole thing. Jesus, 5 pages and I'm not even spamming the thread.

[Splaya]

See I do agree they should have done this at MSG. That crowd would have been OFF THE CHAIN

[Lord-Of-Darkness]

I enjoyed the opening segment, it was fun. Anyone know what the song for the tribute to the troops vid was?

[Lord-Of-Darkness]

That was a fucking sweet opening. Was laughing through the whole thing. Jesus, 5 pages and I'm not even spamming the thread.

Yeah me too, I thought it was great.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

JR had the best line in ages.

"Even Patterson is happy" ( In reference to the ho train.)

[BigDaddyCool]

That was a fucking sweet opening. Was laughing through the whole thing. Jesus, 5 pages and I'm not even spamming the thread.

I am.

[ClockShot]

Carlito's farewell match?

[Volchok]

Hogan better not win that shit.

[BigDaddyCool]

JR had the best line in ages.

"Even Patterson is happy" ( In reference to the ho train.)

JR still sucks.

[KingofOldSchool]

Yeah let's not confuse their ladder match from TNA's ass backwards ladder match from last week.

[Tazz Dan]

*post*

[Shadow]

If Carlito's really leaving, he's doing the job. If he's not, he's gonna win it.

At any rate, this should be a good match. Jeff might be alot of things but he can pull off a great Ladder Match with just about anyone.

[FourFifty]

I hardcore liked the first segment. And now, for a match. Hopefully the fans are still into it.

[Volchok]

Hope this is a good match.

[BigDaddyCool]

what beer are you drinking?

Me, Boulevard Nut Cracker Ale.

[FourFifty]

I like the light on the title.

[Splaya]

Looking for a sick spot match here

[BigDaddyCool]

who is the king of the ladder match?

[FourFifty]

what beer are you drinking?

Me, Boulevard Nut Cracker Ale.

Just pepsi tonight.

[Volchok]

Good crowd tonight so far. Hopefully they stay hot the whole show.

[Shadow]

I retract my previous statement. Carlito has no business being in this match at all.

[Loose Cannon]

If Carlito's really leaving, he's doing the job. If he's not, he's gonna win it.

At any rate, this should be a good match. Jeff might be alot of things but he can pull off a great Ladder Match with just about anyone.

think for a second Shadow. Wrestling 101

1) Carlito has been jobbed out to a midget the past few weeks

2) Jeff Hardy is about to wrestle the match of his career with the #1 face on Raw on PPV

who the hell do you think is going to win+

[Splaya]

So am I the only thats picking up the Anny CD

[BigDaddyCool]

How is Carlito #1 contender for the ic title?

[ClockShot]

Whoa.

[Volchok]

nice spot.

[Londoner]

Has their been a Hardys dvd out yet? I personally think it would be a good idea, if it hasn't been done yet i suspect it will be done in 2008.

[Splaya]

Holy shit at Carlito falling back into the ladder

[Shadow]

God is this a slow ass match. I mean seriouslly slow.

[BigDaddyCool]

BTW, I will laugh if this crowd doesn't pop for Jericho.

[Londoner]

OH MAn carlito nearly fell

[BigDaddyCool]

Nice jump carlito.

[FourFifty]

OH SNAP! NOW DAS COOL!

[ClockShot]

Here we go.

[Splaya]

think for a second Shadow. WWE 101

1) Carlito has been jobbed out to a midget the past few weeks

2) Jeff Hardy is about to wrestle the match of his career with the #1 face on Raw on PPV

who the hell do you think is going to win+

Of course Carlito is going to win

[Loose Cannon]

yea, Carlito is lazy my ass

[BigDaddyCool]

Holy shit.

[SammyG]

WOOOOOO, this is a good fucking match

[BigDaddyCool]

yea, Carlito is lazy my ass

Carlito is finally stepping up.

[Hanso Amore]

I have never liked Carlito, still dont, I kind of wish he did leave.

So what if he goes to TNA, he wont do anything just like he did nothing in the WWE.

[BigDaddyCool]

Vote bdc

[KingofOldSchool]

We need to see Big Daddy V vs. Bastion Booger.

[BigDaddyCool]

I have never liked Carlito, still dont, I kind of wish he did leave.

So what if he goes to TNA, he wont do anything just like he did nothing in the WWE.

Roode will be jobbing to him though.

[Londoner]

ladder matches can help make your career, this may be just what carlito needs, bet he gets fired after this raw though.

[Loose Cannon]

I'd rather see him be King Mabel again. Of course with Sir Mo

[BigDaddyCool]

Alien v Predator 2? I know where I'm going to be on christmas day.

[Outsider]

Am I the only one who thinks the fact that they have TNA wrestlers in the 'greatest superstar' line-up is a significant depature from the normal 'you've quit so you're dead to us' approach taken by WWE?

[Splaya]

You know where I would rather be than actually be in that crowd right now.


Backstage. That place has to have a SICK aura right now

[Hanso Amore]

Carlito is finally stepping up.



too little too late

[Shadow]

From what I've seen, it's a rather sub-par ladder match.

Maybe it'll get better.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

I really don't know where all the Carlito hate comes from. I've never seen a problem with him in the ring, or on the mic. If WWE was smart, they'd swap him and Kennedy, and give Kennedy a slower build. Not a shot at Kennedy, but Carlito is really just better all around.

[BigDaddyCool]

This beer is the same color as the pumpkin pie candle...

[Loose Cannon]

By the way, Bobby Roode is awesome. That's a guy that has potential up the ying yang, bt he's blocked by everyone right now

[ClockShot]

Big spot.

[Loose Cannon]

I really don't know where all the Carlito hate comes from. I've never seen a problem with him in the ring, or on the mic. If WWE was smart, they'd swap him and Kennedy, and give Kennedy a slower build. Not a shot at Kennedy, but Carlito is really just better all around.

[BigDaddyCool]

too little too late

Totally.

[Splaya]

Yes

King made the Wiley Coyote Cam line :love:

[Volchok]

woooooooooo

[KingofOldSchool]

By the way, Bobby Roode is awesome. That's a guy that has potential up the ying yang, bt he's blocked by everyone right now

Exactly.

I'm shocked to say I think WWE would use him better.

[BigDaddyCool]

From what I've seen, it's a rather sub-par ladder match.

Maybe it'll get better.

Seriously, Shadow crapping on a Jeffy Hardy match?

[Shadow]

Will you hit a high spot Carlito. God.

[KingofOldSchool]

I really don't know where all the Carlito hate comes from. I've never seen a problem with him in the ring, or on the mic. If WWE was smart, they'd swap him and Kennedy. Carlito is really just better all around.

[BigDaddyCool]

By the way, Bobby Roode is awesome. That's a guy that has potential up the ying yang, bt he's blocked by everyone right now

Yeah, I know. Why do you think I mentioned Roode?

[Jeritron]

since when did they put that light above the belt in ladder matches. Looks like a damn tractor beam. Pretty sweet actually

[Hanso Amore]

Yes

King made the Wiley Coyote Cam line :love:

I dont get it

[BigDaddyCool]

7 pages, 2 segements?

[Shadow]

Ladder to the ropes spot.

[Splaya]

Hmmmm the title is so far up....


Yeah I smell the Super Ladder coming out tonight

[Jeritron]

Is that belt too high? Botch? Work?

[Volchok]

pretty solid match