Official Raw Thread (2/18/08): Midget in a Cage!

[KingofOldSchool]

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Preview:Fighting Irish
February 18, 2008

One night after No Way Out, Raw will be heading to sunny Anaheim, Calif. Unfortunately for Hornswoggle, he won’t have much of a chance to work on his tan. Mr. McMahon arranged a Steel Cage Match with the little leprechaun after his bastard son — with help from a defiant Finlay — defeated him last week in a No Disqualification Match.

This week, though, not even Finlay will be able to interrupt Mr. McMahon’s lesson in tough love, leaving Hornswoggle to his own devices. Just how will the little guy fare one-on-one against his spiteful dad in the unforgiving confines of a steel cage? Will Mr. McMahon really unleash fury on Hornswoggle, or is he simply trying to scare his bastard son?
Time to Play the Game at 'Mania

The night after No Way Out also sees Randy Orton return as WWE Champion. The “Legend Killer” actually lost his title match to John Cena by disqualification after purposefully slapping the referee across the face. The tactic, however cowardly, allows Orton to retain the gold since a title change can only occur as a result of a pinfall or submission. Will “The Champ” retaliate against Orton for robbing him of an opportunity at the main event at WrestleMania XXIV? And what’s next for Cena, now that he is out of the WrestleMania main event?

However, one Superstar who is WrestleMania-bound and has Orton in his crosshairs is Triple H. The King of Kings outlasted five fierce competitors to prevail inside the Elimination Chamber at No Way Out and earn a spot in the main event at WrestleMania XXIV. He left in his wake five battered and bloodied Superstars: JBL, Umaga, Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels and Jeff Hardy. Will The Game have anything to say about his return to WrestleMania and his Chamber victory?
Money in the Bank, Hall of Fame, Playboy and 'Pretty Boy'

Raw will also feature a pair of firsts. The first Money in the Bank Qualifying Match for WrestleMania XXIV will be held at the Honda Center, as well as the announcement of the first member of the 2008 WWE Hall of Fame class, to be inducted March 29 in Orlando, Fla.

There's also the matter of Santino Marella's ultimatum. Last week, he gave his "girlfriend" Maria until this Monday night to choose between him or posing for Playboy. What exactly will the beautiful Diva decide?

And finally, after his controversial appearance at No Way Out, WBC welterweight champion "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather will be at Raw tonight in Anaheim.

The only way to find out the answers to these questions and more is to tune in to Raw, live on USA Network at 9/8 CT.

[Kane Knight]

Nice to know the most epic match types are now fodder for cheap laughs.

[The Gold Standard]

it is a cheap laugh. I wonder how they are going to put over Hornswoggle, maybe Finlay will climb the cage to help save him

[Xero]

They should dub it "Kennel from Hell 2" and do it in a dog cage.

[RVDmark]

Speaking of midgts, does anyone else think that Rey Mysterio is one tough man working through that bicep tear? Ok he's a midget, and his WHC push was somewhat dreary, but credit where credit is due.

[Londoner]

Couldnt careless about the cage match, mayweather is where the ratings are at.

My main focus tonight is on:

1) Y2J
2) Mayweather/bigshow
3) Jeff hardy
4) The wwe title match feud.
5) What happens next to cena.
6) Y2J

[The Gold Standard]

I think he is. I mean when I am doing things and I feel al slight pain I will stop and slow things down a lot. He is just going at it, not caring what happens it seems.

[Azriel]

Finally, Azriel has come back to the RAW thread. WOOOO!!! I'm kinda interested to seeing what's going to happen tonight to help shape Mania

[ClockShot]

I'm probably gonna miss a good portion of Terminator just to see where this goes. That, and I wanna catch Big Show.

[KingofOldSchool]

Speaking of midgts, dos anyone else think that Rey Mysterio is on tough man working through that bicep tear? Ok he's a midget, and his WHC push was somewhat dreary, but credit where credit is due.

This may sound morbid, but I hope Rey worsens his injury before Mania.

[The Gold Standard]

Usually the Raw after No Way Out is pretty good. Setting up all the possible Mania matches. I am really excited.

[KingofOldSchool]

Spoilers in black.

Cena wins

[KYR]

Couldnt careless about the cage match, mayweather is where the ratings are at.

My main focus tonight is on:

1) Y2J
2) Mayweather/bigshow
3) Jeff hardy
4) The wwe title match feud.
5) What happens next to cena.
6) Y2J

Yeah, but what about Y2J?

[Londoner]

Gotta love Y2J, he's saved us all.

[The Gold Standard]

I am really interested in the Mayweather angle.

[KYR]

Spoilers in <s>black</s> HD!!!!!!

Cena wins

[Corndad]

Ill be curious if they start building for a MITB tonight and who will be in it this year.

[Londoner]

The first qualifying match is tonight.

[FourFifty]

So should I keep up with the Raw thread tonight, or play WoW while watching Raw?

[Jura]

All three if you are hardcore.

[KYR]

So should I keep up with the Raw thread tonight, or play WoW while watching Raw?

I expect some commitment from you tonight :yes:

[KYR]

FourFifty playing WoW???

http://www.monochrom.at/english/wow.jpg

[FourFifty]

I don't know what it is, but every time I work on a Monday my day sucks, up until this moment.
15 mins later I'm sad again.

[Corndad]

Well here we go gentleman. Time to play the game.

[KingofOldSchool]

TEH GAME

[ClockShot]

Good evening everybody.

[ClockShot]

Uncle Hunter's promo time.

[KingofOldSchool]

He's wearing a leather jacket badass 2000 Triple H = WIN

[FourFifty]

FourFifty playing WoW???

http://www.monochrom.at/english/wow.jpg

:lol: After Raw, but I don't plan on being the guy with no life, for how can you kill that which has no life?

[Azriel]

And now, the man who doesn't know the meaning of the word "glass ceiling"

[The Gold Standard]

Triple H starting Raw, wow what a shock

[FourFifty]

Is it me or is this crowd tepid tonight?

[Volchok]

Good evening guys.

[Volchok]

It'd suck if HHH got hurt again before WM.

[KingofOldSchool]

"At Wrestlemania 24, I will-ah go-ah to teh Main Event-ah at-ah Wrestlemania-ah and-ah job-ah to John Cena-ah"

[FourFifty]

10 bucks says Cena comes out during this promo.

[ClockShot]

Orton.

Followed by yours truly shortly after.

[Corndad]

If Cena doesn't come out this segment Im gonna be shocked.

[KingofOldSchool]

10 bucks says Cena comes out during this promo.

That's like betting on the sun rising.

[KingofOldSchool]

OMGZ HISTORY!1!1!

[FourFifty]

God, I want some chicken soup right now. That has nothing to do with wrestling, but I think at the first break I'll get some. Well, it's just chicken broth.






....IS ORTON STILL TALKING!?!?!??!?! FUCK! I almost WANT Cena to come out.

[Corndad]

Well Hell. Its Cena.

[FourFifty]

....I only said almost. BRB.

[The Gold Standard]

Triple Threat Time

[ClockShot]

*yawn*

[Xerzes]

10 bucks says Cena comes out during this promo.

Not hard to predict, of course. Depressing all the same.

[Volchok]

Does Cenas shirt really have a ref raising his hand in the picture?

[Azriel]

Wow, I think Cena's shirt is kinda sacrilegous

[KingofOldSchool]

It went from great to okay to BOOOOORRRRRIIINNG

[SammyG]

Amazing shirt. I pointed that out yesterday in the No Way Out thread and no one acknowledged it.

[FourFifty]

"Wait one cotton pickin' minute! Yea, I just went there!"
That's the gayest thing ever, with the new Cena shirt in a close second.

[Volchok]

haha Cena's shirt is so fitting for him.

[Xerzes]

Fuck that shirt. I want to punch him in the mouth.

[ClockShot]

God damn. That shirt Cena is wearing makes me wanna catapult my consoles and computer.

[KingofOldSchool]

Disgrace?

Sorry Cena but you've already accomplished it.

[Xerzes]

ASTERISK. A S T E R I S K. THERE IS NO "X" IN ASTERISK. ENUNCIATE YOU STUPID WIGGER CUNT.

[FourFifty]

I'm reminded of Santio's promo at the Rumble. These fans will pop for any question.

[JT]

Kind of like the NES shirt.

[KingofOldSchool]

Captain No-Nuts = FAIL

[FourFifty]

REGAL! IT'S GOING TO BE A FATAL FOUR WAY AT WM!!!!
Or not.

[Volchok]

Can't they just tell Cena to fuck off.

[Londoner]

Hmmm i wonder whats going to happen

[Corndad]

Id love it if Regal just adds himself to the match lol

[Volchok]

hahah nice Regal.

[Londoner]

Well shocking

[Londoner]

lol 'if'

[Volchok]

Fuck no gay... NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!! GOD DAMN

[Innovator]

triple threat....god dammit

[ClockShot]

Thanks, Bill. There's reason #1 I needed to tune in.

[Volchok]

Yeah, because Cena is really gonna lose.

[Innovator]

Disgrace?

Sorry Cena but you've already accomplished it.
One spin at a time

[KingofOldSchool]

OH NOES!

[SammyG]

Yay Cena will win at Mania

[KYR]

Why is evryone so upset? It's not like we didn't see this coming weeks ago.

[ClockShot]

Whoa. Trips is the ref.

[DaVe]

C'mon Helmsley, beat down on Orton so he wins.

[Azriel]

Regal pronounces Trips name weird. Does he do that intentionally? :lol:

[The Gold Standard]

I seriously have no idea what triple H will do.

[Londoner]

When regal makes matches its always so fucking obvious what'll happen

[JT]

weak

[Londoner]

Regal pronounces Trips name weird. Does he do that intentionally?

Seems so. We've mentioned it before in raw threads. Triple Haitch is the guest ref which makes it slightly interesting.

[Innovator]

Regal pronounces Trips name weird. Does he do that intentionally? :lol:
He's been doing that for awhile, gotta catch up with the times Az

[Volchok]

What a way to start the show.

[Londoner]

MAYWEATHER HIGHLIGHTS

[Innovator]

Pretty boy fucked up Big Show

[JT]

I've been watching the new Austin DVD. It's reminded me of a happier time in wrestling. V_V

[Volchok]

Jeffs new theme.

[Innovator]

New Jeff music?

[Londoner]

hardy has a new theme, shityy

[Corndad]

Well new music for Hardy.

[ClockShot]

Ol' Jeff got some new tunes.

[Londoner]

It might grow on me

[JT]

Jeff's got new music...don't know if that's good or not, but still glad his push isn't dead.

[Innovator]

At least he didn't sing it

[Volchok]

Idk if I like it.

[Skippord]

The hell?

[Azriel]

Nice selling there Jeff

[SammyG]

Shitty, his old theme was amazing

[KingofOldSchool]

I WIN!

[Xerzes]

No, his push is dead. EC was his last main event for at least two years. And his music sucks.

[KYR]

I've been watching the new Austin DVD. It's reminded me of a happier time in wrestling. V_V

I've downloaded a heap of RAW's from 1999 - I know what you mean.

[Skippord]

EndeverafteR

[Volchok]

hmm... I wonder who will win.

[Innovator]

Uh god Shitsky

[Corndad]

yea Um Sniskys not gonna be in MITB.

[Londoner]

Loved his old theme so much more, no need to change

[Skippord]

SNIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITSKY

[ClockShot]

Well we know who's winning this match.

*click*

[Azriel]

He's been doing that for awhile, gotta catch up with the times Az

Well I've been taking a bit of a break from wrestling in general, so I'm still kinda playing catch up.

[DaVe]

I've downloaded a heap of RAW's from 1999 - I know what you mean.

I've been reliving 1997, 1998 and 1999 RAWs thanks to 3 guys on YouTube.

[Londoner]

I was justt hinking last night during jeffs entrance in the ec how his music fits him so well, this music doesnt.

[Volchok]

meh..

[FourFifty]

I love these Snickers ads.

[NeanderCarl]

Not lovin' Jeff's new choon.

[KingofOldSchool]

Snitsky is Money in the Bank...to job.

[KYR]

I've downloaded a heap of RAW's from 1999 - I know what you mean.

I've been reliving 1997, 1998 and 1999 RAWs thanks to 3 guys on YouTube.

Stop it. I'm getting all teary-eyed now :'(

[NeanderCarl]

Surprised at the lack of outrage over the fact that this match pretty much guarantees that the Intercontinental title won't be defended at WrestleMania yet again.

[DarKCentaur]

Jeff was LONG overdue for a new theme though. His theme isn't exactly iconic like Austin's or Hogan's. I kinda like it too.

[KYR]

I love Snickers.

[DarKCentaur]

Surprised at the lack of outrage over the fact that this match pretty much guarantees that the Intercontinental title won't be defended at WrestleMania yet again.

He could drop the title before then.

[Azriel]

So I'm guessing once again the IC title will not be defended at Mania

[The Gold Standard]

I like Hardys music. LETS GO HARDY

[Londoner]

boring as fuck match

[Corndad]

No, his push is dead. EC was his last main event for at least two years. And his music sucks.

His last Main Event till about SummerSlam.

[Johnny Vegas]

I like Jeff's new theme music

[Azriel]

Surprised at the lack of outrage over the fact that this match pretty much guarantees that the Intercontinental title won't be defended at WrestleMania yet again.

Eh, used to it by now.

[Londoner]

snitsky sucks

[Innovator]

I'm for Jeff's new music

And for him winning MITB and cashing it in that night

[Londoner]

Im so bored im stating the obvious

[DarKCentaur]

I get the funny feeling that CM Punk will win MITB this year. It'll be his ticket outta ECW.

[KingofOldSchool]

Oh and Jeff's new music doesn't fit his character, hopefully they'll get rid of it once they get done promoting Vol. 8

[SammyG]

CROSSFAACEEE

[Innovator]

Im so bored im stating the obvious

OMG....Snitsky is bald!

[KYR]

snitsky sucks

"It's not his fault" :shifty:

[Corndad]

Wow this has been a snoozer.

[NeanderCarl]

He could drop the title before then.

In the words of the great Gorilla, "highly unlikely".

[Innovator]

I get the funny feeling that CM Punk will win MITB this year. It'll be his ticket outta ECW.
Thats my other hope...my real hope

[The Gold Standard]

this is boring

[FourFifty]

I've been playing SMB3 during this match. Am I missing anything?

[Innovator]

Snitsky on offense = ratings killer

[SammyG]

lol hardcore botch there

[NeanderCarl]

Jeff's looking verrry sloppy.

[Corndad]

Eh, used to it by now.

Hasn't the IC champ been in the MITB every year anyway?

[DarKCentaur]

Thats my other hope...my real hope

There's already a logical built-in feud too, since CM Punk has beef with Edge for costing him the ECW Title.

[Londoner]

Snitsky = ratings killer

[JT]

Did JR just call him the "Legend Thriller"?

[ClockShot]

About time.

[RGWhat316]

Interesting start to RAW. We've been hearing triple threat for RAW, but that means now that HHH could actually help Orton win to keep Cena out. Good storyline.

[Innovator]

There's already a logical built-in feud too, since CM Punk has beef with Edge for costing him the ECW Title.
Logic and vince went bye bye a long time ago

[Jaton]

Jeff with the new music.

[Volchok]

Anyone who votes no should be shot.

[NeanderCarl]

I bet Jeff gets his pick of those broads... lucky fucka.

[FourFifty]

This poll is about as rigged as Cyber Sunday.

[KYR]

Random Tought #1: I really miss Kane as a genuine main-event player.

[Azriel]

Umm, do the WWE think we're that ignorant? We already know Maria's posing for Playboy. That's so damn retarded

[DarKCentaur]

It looks like somebody puked all over Rey Mysterio's shirt

[FourFifty]

God damn it. I was hoping that the Mexican Midget would be out until after WM.
Or as they call him in Mexico, El Midget del Mexicano.

[SammyG]

Mayweather and Mysterio talking. Rey really needs to get that surgery.

[DaVe]

Interesting start to RAW. We've been hearing triple threat for RAW, but that means now that HHH could actually help Orton win to keep Cena out. Good storyline.

Storyline wise Triple H should be expected to make sure Orton wins. He wanted a singles match for the title; he's been with Orton in Evolution, and he's already lost to Cena at Wrestlemania. So I'll be disappointed when Cena wins.

[RGWhat316]

Would be funny if people vote no on Maria, considering she already has posed.

[Innovator]

Bye Bye to Santino and Maria together, thank god

[NeanderCarl]

Anyone who votes no should be shot.

Why? It would be ROFL funny if she got a majority "no" vote.

Especially as its common knowledge that she has already shot the pics.

[Londoner]

enough fucking ads already

[Skippord]

Santino and Maria being together is an afront to God anyway

[FourFifty]

Interesting start to RAW. We've been hearing triple threat for RAW, but that means now that HHH could actually help Orton win to keep Cena out. Good storyline.

Storyline wise Triple H should be expected to make sure Orton wins. He wanted a singles match for the title; he's been with Orton in Evolution, and he's already lost to Cena at Wrestlemania. So I'll be disappointed when Cena wins.

My biggest problem with this idea is while it's possible to book a face vs face title match, heel vs heel just doesn't work. If it's face vs face you'll be cheering for your fav face.
If HHH screws Cena, HHH will be a heel.
Heel vs heel in a match- who cares because it's two guys you don't like.

[Corndad]

IF HBKs doin it. Gotta be for Flair

[Innovator]

Wow Adamle got a name right

[ClockShot]

Sweet. Hall of Fame annoucement.

[FourFifty]

HoF? The WWE has my attention.

[Xerzes]

Did JR just call HBK a young man?

[Azriel]

HOF announcement time. who could it be?

[DarKCentaur]

Haha JR just called Michaels a young man.

[SammyG]

God I hate Adamle

[FourFifty]

IF HBKs doin it. Gotta be for Jannetty

[SammyG]

Wonder who it's gonna be.

[SammyG]

Prolly Jannetty

[Linkbowler]

Why is Mike Adamle still employed?

[DarKCentaur]

Marty?

[Innovator]

Yeah its Flair

[FourFifty]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[Innovator]

Shot at Bret right there

[KingofOldSchool]

WOOOOO!

[Londoner]

wtf it hought flair was inducted?

[ClockShot]

Yup. Flair's gonna call it a career next month.

[NeanderCarl]

Oooooh, Hall of Fame induction number one be....

Ric Flair!!! Surprise huh?

[Volchok]

This would mean more if he wasn't still wrestling.

[KYR]

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....HoF.

[Innovator]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

WOOOOOOOOOOOoo

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Azriel]

WOOOO! About damn time!

[SammyG]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Londoner]

Im sure flair has already been in the hof...

[Volchok]

Arn gonna induct him or HHH?

[Innovator]

one more time WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Londoner]

This is odd, or my memory is.

[KYR]

Was always gonna happen, but glad it's finally official.

[NeanderCarl]

Arn to induct him?

[KingofOldSchool]

Arn better induct Flair.

[RGWhat316]

WHHHHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! He seemed too obvious though.

[SammyG]

Wonder who is gonna retire him though

[NeanderCarl]

This is odd, or my memory is.

He inducted Piper in 2005.

[Innovator]

Spoiler: Fans lose

[Londoner]

Oooooh

[Innovator]

the Horsemen better go in with him

[Corndad]

Gotta be Arn who inducts him.

[FourFifty]

WWWWWWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOO BETTA THAN KANYON!?!?!??!

[Azriel]

Yeah, I'd think Arn would probably induct him.

[NeanderCarl]

Wonder who is gonna retire him though

Surely Michaels now, that's why he unaccountably made the announcement

[DarKCentaur]

Speaking of Who, he should be the next inductee.

[Innovator]

Arn, Steamboat, Barry, Sting

All should go in this year

[KYR]

Random Thought #2: I would love to see HBK "retire" Flair and HHH "induct" him.

[Londoner]

HBK'S WOOOOOOO was pretty shit eh

[ClockShot]

Chaos.

Was this movie in theatres? Or is this a straight to DVD job?

[FourFifty]

To DVD, I believe.

[Londoner]

Gotta be mayweather next

[Innovator]

Seriously all of these Angus commercials are making me crave McD's

[NeanderCarl]

For the UK fans watching this... WWE is sponsored by Frontlines for Xbox360... but is that AJ Styles' theme song they play during the ad before and after each break??

[Innovator]

AHAHAHHA Slammys

[Londoner]

lol vince's stand back video on for a sec

[Corndad]

SLAMMYS!!!!

[KingofOldSchool]

Slammys coming back?!!?!?

[Londoner]

incest angle time

[Innovator]

INCEST AHOY MATEY

[SammyG]

lol wtf the Slammys

[FourFifty]

They need to bring back The Slammys.

It makes me sad that Super Crazy is a jobber.

[ClockShot]

Capt. Burchill!

[DarKCentaur]

Remember when Super Crazy was supposed to get a push?

[NeanderCarl]

Oh, he's from Chelsea now huh?

[Innovator]

What'd I'd do to Katie Lea

[Azriel]

I miss Paul's pirate gimmick

[Volchok]

lol Paul the Pirate

[KingofOldSchool]

Happy Incest Fun Time

[Londoner]

Remember when Super Crazy was supposed to get a push?

No?

[DarKCentaur]

Are they chanting Paul's a faggot?

[FourFifty]

What were they just chanting?

[NeanderCarl]

Reckon Burchill is knobbing Katie for real?

[SammyG]

lol that super crazy chant reminded me of that SUPER DRAAAGGONNN chant in that video

[Londoner]

I cant make out the chants clearly either, would be funny to hear

[Volchok]

wooo

[KingofOldSchool]

What'd I'd do to Katie Lea

You'll have to fight me for her.

[Innovator]

CURBSTOMP BABAY

[NeanderCarl]

Are they chanting Paul's a faggot?

No, they're chanting "Paul's a pirate".

I think he's had his "Red Rooster moment".

[Londoner]

Wow what a shit match, again

[Azriel]

Didn't really see anything incestuous.

[Londoner]

Supposed to be a incest angle, they said it would be anyhow

[DaVe]

Show should be next.

[ClockShot]

Shane-O!

Shane's getting a little gray.

[Skull316]

Are they chanting Paul's a faggot?

pretty sure it was "Paul the pirate"

[DarKCentaur]

The Curbstomp is a wicked move, I'll give him that.

Show looks AWESOME

[Innovator]

You'll have to fight me for her.
Pistols at dawn?

[Londoner]

cage match next i think :( what a shite raw, might go to sleep once the mayweather shit is over with