Official Raw Thread (3/17/08): Cena and Orton vs. THE RAW ROSTER! BURIALS BE DAMNED!

[KingofOldSchool]

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Preview:Rules of The Game
March 17, 2008


After being subjected two weeks in a row to the sadistic whims of others, tonight k it’s time for The Game to make the rules. And what Triple H has in mind spells nothing but hurt for his WrestleMania XXIV opponents, Randy Orton and John Cena.

Two weeks ago, Raw General Manager William Regal announced a Triple Threat Takeover, allowing each of the three men involved in the WWE Championship Triple Threat Match to arrange their opponents’ bouts for one week. That night, on John Cena’s command, Triple H was forced to battle reigning WWE Champion Randy Orton. Last week, The Cerebral Assassin was pushed into a match with his WrestleMania XV opponent, Kane, compliments of Orton.

Tonight, however, Triple H has arranged a match pitting Cena & Orton against the entire Raw roster. (No, really. It’s true!)

What the hell does this mean? Having suffered through two weeks of his opponents’ will, can The Game capture the momentum in the weeks leading up to the greatest stage in all of sports-entertainment?

In other action, Chris Jericho returns to Raw as the new Intercontinental titleholder after defeating former champion Jeff Hardy. Tonight, Y2J will kick off Raw with The Highlight Reel and he will have a huge guest - Big Show!

What will Show have to say about his encounter last week with his WrestleMania XXIV foe, Floyd "Money" Mayweather? The animosity between the two flooded the arena last week when The World’s Largest Athlete grabbed the WBC welterweight champion after their weigh-in, lifted him overhead and tossed him over the top rope causing Mayweather to injure his elbow. Will Mayweather be able to continue with their match?

For answers to these questions and more, tune in to Monday Night Raw at 9/8 CT on USA network.

[Londoner]

Getting drunk for this, hopefully last weeks raw was a sign of things to come since mania is right around the corner, but it'll probs just be a poorly booked show most likely.

[Johnny Vegas]

It isn't on already, is it?

[KingofOldSchool]

No, it will be in about 40 minutes or so.

[Londoner]

Another early start tonight, its usually at 2am now its at 1am.

[Volare]

Now we'll see how much of a superman Cena is after he destroys the whole RAW roster.

[XL]

Is that something to do with Daylight Saving?

[Londoner]

This match tonight is designed for supercunt to win.

[Azriel]

It'll be intersting to see.

[Johnny Vegas]

Man, i like Cena. I really do, but if they make him to be the one that single-handedly runs through everybody then this is bs. This is what i liked about the nWo/Sting angle back in WCW, b/c even though he whooped their asses alot, they made him look human when they beat his ass. Cena has beaten just about EVERYBODY cleanly and no one is going to want to see him in mainevents b/c it will just be Goldberg all over again.

[Innovator]

Also added to RAW tonight is Vince vs. THE NATURE BOY RIC FLAIR WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO in a street fight

[ClockShot]

I swear, if I get more than 10 cuts to the back to see Hornswaggle doing stupid shit for St. Pat's day, I'm turning this off.

On the other hand, I'd like to see Finlay come out to a big pop and kick some ass.

[Azriel]

Sweeet!

[Innovator]

LIMOUSINE RIDIN JET FLYIN KISS STEALIN WHEELIN N DEALIN SON OF A GUN AZRIEL WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[Londoner]

Also added to RAW tonight is Vince vs. THE NATURE BOY RIC FLAIR WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO in a street fight

Nice, although im sure i've seen that match before.

[Innovator]

Yeah......somewhere..........I swear.......

[Innovator]

*cough*Rumble 02*cough*

[Innovator]

187 posts in the TNA thread, i wonder if i can beat it tonight....i wonder if i want to

[Londoner]

Rumble 2002 called, it wants its match back.

[KingofOldSchool]

No Kennedy this week makes me a happy boy.

[Innovator]

It was good in 2002, lets see if its good in 2008

[Azriel]

Depends on how much time they give them

[KingofOldSchool]

Here we go...

[Azriel]

Here we go!

Evening all!

[KingofOldSchool]

Prediciton: No Mickie James again tonight

[ClockShot]

Good evening, everyone.

[Corndad]

Howdy Gentleman.

[Splaya]

I hope HBK comes out and gives SCM to Flair







Hey I can dream :shifty:

[Corndad]

Prediciton: No Jeff Hardy again tonight

fixed

[ClockShot]

I don't think that's the entire Raw roster.

[Azriel]

JERICHO!!!

[Splaya]

Jericho looks like a white version of the Rock tonight

[KingofOldSchool]

Jericho is looking snazzy tonight.

[Linkbowler]

Great first guest.

[Splaya]

LOL The IC title is sexy

[Hanso Amore]

Wouldn't that mean that Cena and Orton would have to fight themselves since they are part of the raw roster?

[Londoner]

JEERRICHOOOOO

[ClockShot]

SHOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

[Splaya]

The IC title has more charisma than Orton while just sitting there

[Hanso Amore]

Wellllllll its the Big Show who is going to lose to a Boxer and ruin his return credibility....yeahs its the big bad show tonight

[Linkbowler]

I still can't tell if they're trying to make Big Show a face or heel for Mania.

[Londoner]

oh look who it is, could be good

[KingofOldSchool]

So are they going to try to use the Highlight Reel to get Show over as a heel?

[Linkbowler]

I hope the Highlight Reel chair breaks under Show.

[Corndad]

That was awesome last week.

[Londoner]

looks like big shows still being booked as a face

[ClockShot]

Did he just say "High life"?

[Londoner]

lol cheap shot at jericho

[KingofOldSchool]

Fans are actually kind've cheering Mayweather.

[KingofOldSchool]

lol or are they booking both of them as heels?

[Splaya]

LOL Napoleon

[DaVe]

I love how confusing this is. No clear face, no clear heel. I like it.

[Azriel]

Jericho and Show tonigh!

[Splaya]

LOL at Jericho and his shifty eyes

[Hanso Amore]

OUCH! Show is good tonight

[Londoner]

lol@this promo, classic

[KingofOldSchool]

LOL OH SNAP

[Londoner]

great opening segment

[Splaya]

Save us_Justin Timberlake

[Linkbowler]

I dig it.

[ClockShot]

Sweet.

[Londoner]

Mayweather to interfere

[Londoner]

One of the best opening segments in a long time

[FourFifty]

Sorry I'm late. Anything worth a damn in the first 10 mins?

[Splaya]

Vince looking pretty sadistic in that promo

[Azriel]

Vince really needs to switch to decaf

[Londoner]

This is looking to be a great raw, some good matches lined up.

[ClockShot]

You missed a damn good opening, Fourfifty.

[Londoner]

Sorry I'm late. Anything worth a damn in the first 10 mins?

you missed a good segment between big show/jericho. setting up an ic title match between the two tonight.

[JT]

Big Show out-talking Chirs Jericho.

Jericho really needs to get his mic skills back. Guy seems nervous as hell being out there. V_V

[Innovator]

WELCOME TO

[Hanso Amore]

wow.....2 Men, 1 Career, 100 + years of age

[Innovator]

RAW

[Innovator]

IS

[Innovator]

INNO

[Innovator]

I liked the highlight reel, Jericho is the goods as always

[DaVe]

Anything worth a damn in the first 10 mins?

Everyone loved the opening segment a few posts ago so that implies something.

[Londoner]

Big Show out-talking Chirs Jericho.

Jericho really needs to get his mic skills back. Guy seems nervous as hell being out there. V_V

I disagree, i thought the old jericho was back tonight.

[Hanso Amore]

Big Show doesn't look so impressive when he doesn't resemble Jabba the Huts Pig Guards.

[Innovator]

OH WHAT THE FUCK, why is Edge giving HHH props, Edge outheels HHH

[Innovator]

WHATAEHGIJEAJKGT PUNK ON RAW

[Hanso Amore]

PUNK ?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?

[KingofOldSchool]

PUNKER!!!!

[FourFifty]

I'm not bitching, but why is Punk on Raw?

[Londoner]

the roster split really has ended hasnt it

[Splaya]

What

[Volchok]

Wooo Punk on Raw.

[ClockShot]

CM Punk..........on Raw...............

[Innovator]

Punk on RAW + Corned Beef + Guinness = a happy Inno

[KingofOldSchool]

The crowd is silent!

[Innovator]

CM PUNK CM PUNK CM PUNK

[Londoner]

on wm rewind night you could understand, but this confuses me.

[Innovator]

AHAHAHHA CARLITO

[Splaya]

Hmmmm Carlito going over?

[Volchok]

Spoiler : Carlito loses

[FourFifty]

To come to think of it, the less I see of Batista, the more I like him. Has nothing to do with Raw, I'm just talking.

[ClockShot]

Carlito. Ok, this might be good.

[Innovator]

Carlito, remember that shirt from the house show?

[JT]

TRIPLE H: KING OF KINGS

Producer: Triple H
Director: Triple H
Interviewer: Triple H
Editor: Triple H
Light Man: Ric Flair

[KingofOldSchool]

Carlito is going to stiff Punk!

Tony Atlas to interfere.

[Innovator]

To come to think of it, the less I see of Batista, the more I like him. Has nothing to do with Raw, I'm just talking.
I agree

[Azriel]

Punk on RAW? Alrighty then.

[Innovator]

GOD DAMN DUBBED IN PUNK CHANT

[FourFifty]

With the deal with Punk and Carltio/Atlas, do you think they'll stiff each other?

[Splaya]

Punk on RAW + Corned Beef + Guinness = a happy Inno


Only to be brought down a bit when Kennedy comes out later

[Hanso Amore]

ouch

[Innovator]

I'm actually waiting for a Tony atlas run in

[Corndad]

So do you think gonna add 1 more to match to replace Jeff or just have it with 7 guys?

[KingofOldSchool]

All had success except Kennedy.

[JT]

Funny thought...if this was TNA or ROH, this would be a World title match.

[Innovator]

Either Punk clean or Carlito holding the ropes

[Innovator]

If this was ROH, it's a 60 minute draw

[FourFifty]

At the next break I'm getting some corned beef.

[Londoner]

Meh@boring submission holds

[JT]

Everyone who used the contract won money in the bank, but whatever.

WWE keeps as much canon as a comic book.

[Innovator]

At the next break I'm getting some corned beef.
It was real good, get some

[FourFifty]

Ya know, that neckbreaker looked so good I would have bought that as the end of the match.

[ClockShot]

Damn. Not a bad match.

[Innovator]

GO TO SLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP

[Londoner]

Meh

[Linkbowler]

SLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP

[FourFifty]

:lol: @ Carltio selling the GTS.

[KingofOldSchool]

PUNK PINS SOMEONE!

[Hanso Amore]

I like the Push down by Punk, NICE.

I also like the mocking Carlito point to the banner.


Good stuff, Im warming up to him

[Londoner]

Dunno why cm punks just not been entertaining me lately

[Azriel]

So do you think gonna add 1 more to match to replace Jeff or just have it with 7 guys?

Well, they added Punk and John Morrison to the match last week.

[Corndad]

Snoop!

[Linkbowler]

Mista Snoopy da Dog. Brilliant.

[FourFifty]

SANTINO!!!!!!!!!!!

[Splaya]

SANTINO WRITING SHIT FOR SNOOP :love:

[Innovator]

Santino + Snoop = Greatness

[KingofOldSchool]

SANTINO AND SNOOP DOGG!!

[Azriel]

Santino cuing Snopp Dogg :lol:

[ClockShot]

*yawn*

They gonna interview everyone tonight?

[Londoner]

lol@snoop on raw

[Innovator]

If someone replaces Jeff in MITB, he should be able to slap tornadoes

[Innovator]

and dry up seas

[ClockShot]

Don't forget live for the moment.

[Innovator]

We need some Kim Kardassan on this RAW now

[Innovator]

I think Matt winning MITB would be a great way to set up the MVP feud again.

Matt Hardy vs. MVP, briefcase vs. title

[KingofOldSchool]

Santino and Snoop Dogg should get their own sitcom "Santino and The Dogg"

[JT]

but not able to call a fire department in time from buring down his brothers house.

oh, sorry...that's not song lyric.

[FourFifty]

I know someone else said it in its own thread, but the idea of talking about Jeff's trailer burning should be part of the storyline. Make it someone in the MITB, and when Jeff comes back he beats that person in a "Money in the bank on the line" ladder match after Jeff finds out it was the winner of that match.

[Innovator]

REGAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WITH EVIL MUSIC

[Volchok]

SQUASH!

[JT]

I like Paul London. :D

[Corndad]

L & K gonna get owned here.

[KingofOldSchool]

Londrick getting squashed by Youmanga.

[ClockShot]

Londrick............gonna get killed by UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMAGA!

[Innovator]

Fuck, YOUMANGA is gonna squash team ROH

[Azriel]

Is it time for Umaga to crush some jobbers? Yep, it is.

[FourFifty]

Can someone explain to be how Londrick went from the most over tag team in the WWE to Tekno Team 2000 v2.0?

[Londoner]

fuck this bs, these guys build up a rep on smackdown and now are reduced to this :(

[Hanso Amore]

How did WWE.com keep a straight face and call these guys a honorable mention in the greatest tag team ever list? Now they are getting owned 2 v 1

[Londoner]

whomaga has the worst finisher in history

[JT]

:tear:

[Innovator]

Batista vs. Whomanga will depend solely on Bats. If he shows up it'll be an amazing brawl. Umaynga can do his part and then some

[FourFifty]

It's like watching WWF Superstars all over again....

[KingofOldSchool]

Can someone explain to be how Londrick went from the most over tag team in the WWE to Tekno Team 2000 v2.0?

You just answered your own question.

[Londoner]

im guessing this buries the smackdown tag titles

[Innovator]

whomaga has the worst finisher in history
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[Hanso Amore]

ooooo, kendrick abandons London?!

[Corndad]

Wow Kendrick leavin?

[Volchok]

lol

[JT]

Londrick done.

[Londoner]

SHOCKING

[Hanso Amore]

They are breaking another team up for a worthless singles run.

[ClockShot]

Hmmmmm. Londrick break up in the works?

[KingofOldSchool]

Is Kendrick turning heel?

[FourFifty]

Londrick split to happen?

[Innovator]

Uh oh, splitsville for a now jobber tag team

[Hanso Amore]

Althought the only guys small enough to work with londrick are Londrick, so a feud could be good.

[Innovator]

Spanky time!

[Azriel]

Boring!

[FourFifty]

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At least they explain the ass punch. The Spike is just a thumb.

[Innovator]

I love how HHH is the only one who uses the powers wisely

[Corndad]

HHH does own the other two in charge

[Londoner]

this ic title match interests me

[Hanso Amore]

How fucked up would it be if Vince somehow decided to retire flair for real tonight?

[FourFifty]

Raw needs a segment with The Swog.
I loved his bit last year with Booker.

[Azriel]

I wonder if Cena and Orton knew they could do something like that? :lol:

[Hanso Amore]

Raw needs a segment with The Swog.
I loved his bit last year with Booker.

God No, Swog is horrible .

[KingofOldSchool]

$5 says Kendrick will show up next week and claim to be a model.

[Innovator]

Embrace the GM power, turn to the dark side

[Azriel]

Well, I don't think it'll happen Matt. Pretty safe to say Ric's not going to lose tonight.

[Innovator]

I love the Hornswoggle free RAWs lately

[Hanso Amore]

Well, I don't think it'll happen Matt. Pretty safe to say Ric's not going to lose tonight.

Oh I know, but Im saying Imagine how big a Dick Vince could have been. Flair was on bad terms not too long ago, and It would rule to see Vince bring him in, build up his retirement, then take it away tonight.

[FourFifty]

Who the hell are the tag team champs on Raw anyways?

[Londoner]

Finlay to cost vince in his match later, then finlay/jbl brawl for a bit after.

[Innovator]

Looks like Jeff Harvey is getting the Benoit treatment for two months

[ClockShot]

Oh god.

[Innovator]

Who the hell are the tag team champs on Raw anyways?
CAWdy and Holly

[Londoner]

Who the hell are the tag team champs on Raw anyways?

cody rhodes and hardcore holly

[Hanso Amore]

Who the hell are the tag team champs on Raw anyways?

Bushwhackers?

[KingofOldSchool]

Who the hell are the tag team champs on Raw anyways?

Strike Force

[Londoner]

I love listening to flair

[Savio]

lol Shawn was watchin the TV with no cords coming out the back

[Innovator]

God Dammit let Flair and HBK go on last, it's gonna be sick

[KingofOldSchool]

What are you doing here on your own show, SHAWN MICHAELS?!

[Innovator]

NATURE BOY

[Hanso Amore]

Strike Force

Molst Underrated Team EVER! They rocked. Still have their Action figures.

[ClockShot]

Interesting. Flair might be getting some chin music tonight after all.

[JT]

Wow HBK's hat looks stupid.

Reminds me of Psycho Dad from Married With Children

[Azriel]

well, so much for facing the ENTIRE RAW roster if Shawn doesn't have a match tonight :lol:

[thecc]

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:shifty:

[Volchok]

lol

[KingofOldSchool]

Molst Underrated Team EVER! They rocked. Still have their Action figures.

ARRIBA!

[Innovator]

BLK OUT?!??! oh I see who's side you're on

[KingofOldSchool]

JOHN BITCHTITS LAYFIELD

[Innovator]

LARDASS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[FourFifty]

Got up for some food, came back to JBL! Nice!

[Innovator]

My TV just got fatter, anyone elses?

[Londoner]

honestly cant wait for wrestlemania this year, definately gonna have money to order it to.

[ClockShot]

FINLAY!

[Innovator]

I wish it was 2006, BLK OUT vs. the Rottweilers would have been amazing

[Innovator]

COLIN DELANEY!!!!

[KingofOldSchool]

FREAK

[Volchok]

whaaaat

[Corndad]

Colin Delany now on Raw? the hell? lol

[Innovator]

COLIN WHIPWRECK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ClockShot]

Who?

[FourFifty]

God no...........

[Hanso Amore]

LOL lack of Entrance Music

[KingofOldSchool]

LOL COLIN

[thecc]

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Thats how I roll son.

[Londoner]

lmao no music

[Savio]

Oh I thought he was talking bout Kofi Kingston

[JT]

Colin doesn't even have theme music.

Guy is like the new Mikey Whipwreck.

[Hanso Amore]

If Colin goes into the sun he will ignite

[KingofOldSchool]

I'd laugh if Colin gets the pin here.

[Innovator]

........HOLY SHIT JBL IS PREGNANT!

[Corndad]

JBL looks like a big white Shrek.

[Hanso Amore]

Mother Fucking JBL is stiffing the shit out of this kid

[Hanso Amore]

man boobs is being himself with Colin

[Innovator]

Thats no LARIAT

[KingofOldSchool]

Thanks for coming.

[ClockShot]

Zzzzzzzzzzz.

[Londoner]

and once again jbl continues to prove to me how boring he is in the ring

[FourFifty]

First it's Umaga VS Jobrick, and now JBL vs Collin Jobber....

Raw Is WWF Superstars.

[Londoner]

lol 'completely devastating'

[JT]

The 1930's limrick is kind of lacking. :p

[Hanso Amore]

Just a bit racist

[Londoner]

yeh a clothesline must hurt alot.

[thecc]

Colin Bumps like a maniac.

[Londoner]

Colin should win the battle royal and beat chavo for the ecw title

[Innovator]

THIS IS A LARIAT

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[Azriel]

So, first it was people of Hispanic heritage, now Irish? Gee, who'll be next?

[Corndad]

Any news on HOF being televised yet? Im assuming it is.

[Innovator]

HERE COMES THE NATURE BOY WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I WILL NEVER RETIRE WITH A TEAR IN MY EYE

[Londoner]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO