Official Raw is Adamle Thread (8-4-08): JAMAICAN ME SOME MATCHES!

[KingofOldSchool]

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Preview:The Adamle-era begins!
August 4, 2008

On Monday night, Shane McMahon appeared on Raw and announced the show’s new General Manager: Mike Adamle. Our fans were shocked to learn that WWE’s flagship program would now be headed up by the absent-minded ECW commentator. Will Adamle be able to take control and command the respect of the Raw roster, or will the mayhem overwhelming the show continue to run unchecked?

On his very first night as Raw GM, Adamle made a number of matches. The biggest of these however, was Raw’s first SummerSlam match: For the first-time ever, John Cena vs. Batista. Recent weeks have seen both Superstars displaying their hunger for championship gold, but their match at SummerSlam will be to determine who is truly the top contender on Raw. With two competitors as intense as Cena and The Animal, will they even make it to SummerSlam before a collision?

Though SummerSlam is right around the corner, there’s plenty to look forward to on the next Raw as well. For the first time since having his right eye severely injured by Chris Jericho at The Great American Bash, Shawn Michaels will appear for an interview on Raw. Y2J has claimed that he ended the career of HBK, will Michaels corroborate this evidence? What will The Showstopper have to say to the man who injured him so severely?

Though he is still gloating about his win over Michaels, Jericho has begun to look forward as well. The man once known as the Ayatollah of Rock ‘n’ Rolla hosted what he announced as the last edition of his talk-show, the Highlight Reel. Y2J shared several clips of a more fun, fan-friendly Chris Jericho, and then let the WWE Universe know that it was a thing of the past. Like a slew of other top Superstars, Jericho has his eyes on nothing short of the World Heavyweight Championship, and communicated as much. Will new GM Mike Adamle be receptive to Jericho’s desire for championship gold? Who will fall into Y2J’s sights next?

For the answers to these questions and more, make sure to tune into Raw, Monday nights at 9/8 CT only on USA Network. And don’t miss Saturday Night’s Main Event this Saturday at 9/8 CT on NBC.

[SammyG]

Will go to the gym and play basketball, not gonna watch this bullshit with Adamle as GM.

[Hanso Amore]

I wish I could watch

[ClockShot]

I'm actually pretty psyched going into this.

[TerranRich]

TiVoing this shit, then watching at 10:00, so I can fast-forward through all the crap parts. Though it does sound all right.

[Gonzo]

RAW has had me pretty interested the past month. I've stared watching wrestling again (solely RAW) for the first time in 7-8 years. Its not as good as back then, but at least to me the stuff has been entertaining enough.

I think Adamle can work in this role, we'll just have to see how its played out. Who knows, maybe if he has a script to act out to rather than commentating on the fly he can do better. Should be interesting none the less.

[Innovator]

I wanna see HBK's thing, and hopefully they put Jericho in vs. Punk

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Simply Priceless vs. Cena and Batista for the World Tag Titles...hope we see a Bats turn instead of Cena and Bats holding the tag titles in a rehash of Cena/HBK from last year</font>

[TerranRich]

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[Anybody Thrilla]

I think Adamle as GM is going to be great. Also, since my girlfriend has to work late tonight, I get to sit through this entire Raw with my TPWW friends before I go see her! I love you guys!

[Anybody Thrilla]

Also, say what you will about Adamle on commentary, but any time he has been involved in backstage skits, he has been great. I think some of you are in for a surprise with him.

On a vaguely related note, the description on the cable box describes Adamle as a 'former NFL star'. Do they really think that a casual television viewer will come across that and

A) Remember Mike Adamle in the NFL

or

B) Give a shit enough to tune in to Raw?

[Juan]

I'm somewhat intrigued as to how this whole Adamle/GM thing plays out.

[ClockShot]

<font color=goldenrod>Simply Priceless vs. Cena and Batista for the World Tag Titles...hope we see a Bats turn instead of Cena and Bats holding the tag titles in a rehash of Cena/HBK from last year</font>

I'd much rather see Orton come back and save Priceless. Hence forming the generation stable some of us hope for.

[Ninti the Mad]

Mike Adamle was a NFL star??? I gotta tune in now!!!!!!!!!!

[TerranRich]

Is "Simply Priceless" the official name for the Rhodes/DiBiase tag team? I don't believe it is.

[FourFifty]

Jamaican me a sammich!!!!

[Anybody Thrilla]

Ohhh, I've got some leftover popcorn chicken. Holler at your boy.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Simply Priceless isn't a GREAT name, but it could be worse. At least they're not Well Dunn or Techno Team 2000.

[KingofOldSchool]

Could we see "Wacky Mis-Match Tag Team Champions 94390" crowned tonight?

[FourFifty]

I hope Adamle has some kick ass theme music.

[ClockShot]

And heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere we go.

Evening fellas.

[Anybody Thrilla]

I don't think Cena and Batista will win for some reason. That would really kill all of Rhodes and Dibiase's momentum.

[Innovator]

AHAHAHA, Adamle getting heat

[ClockShot]

What the hell?

Am I back in school?

[CSL]

Gonna watch for the first time in weeks, first time live for years. Adamle opens :D

[Anybody Thrilla]

Jesus fuck, listen to that heat!

[Anybody Thrilla]

Ronald Regan is a huge heel.

[Innovator]

Reagan?

[FourFifty]

Oh my god, after Raw I'm joining the Mike Adamle Fan Club!

[KingofOldSchool]

lol Ronald Regan

[Anybody Thrilla]

Jeff Harvey is a better name, really.

[CSL]

Adamle > Reagan

[sugar butt]

Raw will suck now that he is GM

[ClockShot]

Well fuck me sideways.

The man is coming clean.

[Corndad]

Evening fellas. Hope this Adamle thing isnt a flop.

[Anybody Thrilla]

I'm Spike Fadamle, new gemeral fanager of Gronday Fright Gnaw.

[KingofOldSchool]

I Believe In Mike Adamle

[FourFifty]

This guy is Jamaican me crazy!

[Anybody Thrilla]

Nobody calls him Dave anymore.

[FourFifty]

Cena and Dancin Dave in a tag match :n:

[Anybody Thrilla]

I knew JBL would do this. Remember how much shit he talked about Adamle last week? Love it.

[ClockShot]

JBL, that's not how you say excuse me.

[Corndad]

I see JBL getting added to the Cena/Bats match.

[FourFifty]

GO JERICHO GO! GO JERICHO GO!

[CSL]

A Summerslam bok blockbuster

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Mike Adamle has a perfect completion percentage in the NFL!!!</font>

http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=ADAMLMIK01

:shifty:

[Anybody Thrilla]

I'm glad to see Jericho and JBL don't hate each other so much anymore.

[Corndad]

yup. Jericho/JBL tonight.

[KingofOldSchool]

Knock it off

[Corndad]

oh wow. that wasnt expected

[KingofOldSchool]

Punk gets put in a handi-cap match

[ClockShot]

Hasn't that been done before?

[Anybody Thrilla]

I wish Adamle would use the old American Gladiators theme.

[CSL]

Shawn Michaels looking like Scott Hall in that pic

[Innovator]

Wow, so no matter what Punk is jobbing tonight

[Anybody Thrilla]

When is Summerslam?

[CSL]

Man I can't wait for Pineapple Express

[Anybody Thrilla]

What if CM Punk gets counted out? Who gets the shot then?

[CSL]

When is Summerslam?

2 weeks. As said in big ass neon lights @ the top of the ramp ;)

[JT]

IC Champ is out first...that's usually a bad thing.

[CSL]

KOFIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII :love:

[KingofOldSchool]

I have a bad feeling Coffee is dropping the belt to Paul "I wish I was over like my pirate gimmick" Burchill

[Anybody Thrilla]

I don't really want to see Burchill job again, but I don't really want to see Kofi lose the title so quickly either. Oh well, this should be good.

[Corndad]

wow a new outfit for Katie. about damn time.

[Anybody Thrilla]

2 weeks. As said in big ass neon lights @ the top of the ramp ;)

Psssh, that could mean anything.

[CSL]

Ahhh it's WWE's other former school teacher

And talk about generic music

[Anybody Thrilla]

If Paul Burchill follows Randy Savage's dress code, the gold on his tights should indicate a title win tonight.

[CSL]

Psssh, that could mean anything.

Suggestions on a postcard

[FourFifty]

Loving this match so far!

[KingofOldSchool]

Welp Katie's winning the title later.

[CSL]

wtf?

[Corndad]

Mickie!

[Anybody Thrilla]

I don't really like Kofi's finisher, but good match.

[ClockShot]

Bummer. Missed the Kofi/Burchill match.

[CSL]

Bummer. Missed the Kofi/Burchill match.

You didn't miss anything

[Anybody Thrilla]

Bad week for The Burchills.

[FourFifty]

............Yea, I'm pissed at that, simply because this means it'll be Cena and Dave as your new tag champs :(

[Corndad]

SO much for the Beth Phoenix face turn lol

[ClockShot]

Beth Phoenix getting another shot?

As much as I like Beth but, IS THERE NOBODY ELSE?

[KingofOldSchool]

Mr. and Mrs. Beth Phoenix :lol:

[Anybody Thrilla]

............Yea, I'm pissed at that, simply because this means it'll be Cena and Dave as your new tag champs :(

How do you figure?

[CSL]

VINCE HATE UK

And yay, Beth Phoenix/Mickie James part 400

lol @ the guy in the crowd "Give her a kiss!"

[KingofOldSchool]

SMACK HER ASS!

[CSL]

She has great music

............Yea, I'm pissed at that, simply because this means it'll be Cena and Dave as your new tag champs :(

I wouldn't be so sure

And lol Santino

[Anybody Thrilla]

What if Cryme Tyme cost Cena and Batista the match, claiming that they are pissed that a thrown together tag team got a title shot before them?

Def won't happen, but I'm just making conversation here.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Also, I think Cryme Tyme is still due a title shot from before they were fired.

[ClockShot]

STONE COLD! STONE COLD! BAHGAWD!

[Anybody Thrilla]

Holy shit, I was at that Raw in the 8th row! I was holding a sign that said "SLAUGHTER SUCKS! AUSTIN 3:16"

[Corndad]

Adam malee lol

[FourFifty]

Mazel Tov? Is Adamle JEWISH!?!?!?!?

[KingofOldSchool]

Santino for IC Champion!

[Anybody Thrilla]

Santion vs. Beth

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>LOL Santino</font>

[Destor]

Santino is your next Womens champ

[ClockShot]

"an Adamle Original"

Put that in the books.

[Anybody Thrilla]

What has Santino done to deserve an Intercontinental title shot though?

[KingofOldSchool]

Mike Ada-mall-ay

[CSL]

Adamle Original needs a T-shirt

Pound and ground?!?

[ClockShot]

What the hell?

WWE going Hollywood again?

[JT]

WTF is with the music...is he suppose to be Jesus now?

[KingofOldSchool]

THE GRISH IS PULLING DOUBLE DUTY!

[Corndad]

LOL An Adamle Original on the graphic lol

[Anybody Thrilla]

LOL, they actually have a graphic for 'AN ADAMLE ORIGINAL'.

[Anybody Thrilla]

This is too much.

Also, stay out of my way is great advice for your tag team partner. They'll never win with THAT attitude.

[ClockShot]

The Spirit of John Belushi called, he wants his legacy back.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Raw is coming here on September 22nd. I want front row.

[ClockShot]

LAYLA! :love:

Come on, Noble. This is your week!

[KingofOldSchool]

Reservations to the Waffle House!

[Anybody Thrilla]

I'd fuck Layla's face off.

[CSL]

Is her accent a mish mash or is that just an awful attempt at an american accent?

Czech out seven words starting with A to end that sentence

[Corndad]

Regal baby

[FourFifty]

REGAL!!!!!!!!!! Love this guy!

[ClockShot]

Hail King Regal.

[FourFifty]

I want hair like Regal.

[owenbrown]

KING REGAL :D

[Corndad]

Nobles gonna get owned again lol

[FourFifty]

FUCK HIM UP, REGAL!!!! FUCK HIM UP!!!!!

[KingofOldSchool]

lol Jamie is going to get his ass kicked

[owenbrown]

Noble getting ready to get his ass kicked

[JT]

Hey, it's GM Regal :)

Oh wait, he's not the GM anymore...I just like to pretend he still is. :(

[KingofOldSchool]

Live Dirt Sheet!

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Regal rules, Noble rules, and Layla is delicious.

Win segment.</font>

[Anybody Thrilla]

The Dirt Sheet won't be the same live, but it's a start.

[owenbrown]

God dammit Cena and Bats are in the fucking main event instead of the fucking World Heavyweight Champion.

[Anybody Thrilla]

No owenbrown, the tag team championships are in the main event as opposed to a contender's match.

[Innovator]

here comes punk doing the JOB

[ClockShot]

So with all this stuff about Foley flying around right now, think JBL might go back to the table?

[KingofOldSchool]

lol JBL is Poopy sign

[Anybody Thrilla]

Jericho lost his pants.

[Volchok]

whaaaaat

[ClockShot]

WHAT THE.....................................

[Corndad]

Woah the hell up with the tights.

[KingofOldSchool]

Woah new tights

[DaVe]

What the. Jericho just became Jenerico with that new attire.

[CSL]

WHAT HAPPENED TO JERICHO

[Innovator]

Jericho in trunks?!?!

[Volchok]

Jericho what happend?

[CSL]

He'll have a world title within 6-9 months now that he has trunks

[ClockShot]

Then again. Grow out the hair, add a few inches. Triple H is back on Raw.

[Volchok]

this is crazy

[KingofOldSchool]

PPPPPUUUUNNNNKKKKK

[FourFifty]

Adamle is my hero.

[RP]

We already know who wins. Jericho was the one in the Summerslam add as Indiana Jones trying to grab the title belt.

[Corndad]

Well least with that rule Punk doesnt have to job.

[JT]

wtf is with Jericho in tunks? O_o

btw, anytime you hear trunks...do you think of Trunks from DBZ?

[Anybody Thrilla]

At least with this ten minute scenario, Punk has a better chance of not losing.

Either way, LET'S GO JERICHO!

[ClockShot]

I'm liking GM Adamle right now.

[RP]

The beginning of Punks intro sounds like HHH's. That'll be changed.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Jericho</font> :(

[Innovator]

Jericho showing off the legs

[RP]

Adamle is a really good GM. I like how he carries himself

[owenbrown]

I think I am beginning to like Adamle as GM

[ClockShot]

Mr. Selig, I'd like to report a robbery.

[JT]

We already know who wins. Jericho was the one in the Summerslam add as Indiana Jones trying to grab the title belt.

Yea, but it was a different title belt...

...logic fail. :)

[Innovator]

Inno wants Jericho vs. Punk, even if that means Punk losing right now

[Anybody Thrilla]

Michaels will probably end up costing Jericho the title.

[KingofOldSchool]

OH DAMN YOU JERICHO!

[CSL]

Hot little match right here

[ClockShot]

Gonna end up with the pinfall with 5 seconds left ending.

[KingofOldSchool]

I would've marked if Punk used the Liontamer on Jericho

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Boooo no Lion Tamer</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO</font>

[KingofOldSchool]

lol what a weak ending

[owenbrown]

man that is bullshit

[ClockShot]

:rofl:

[Anybody Thrilla]

Summerslam is Poopy

[RP]

Worst Summerslam ever

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I knew JBL would win...still gotta have HBK make his miraculous recovery against Jericho</font>

[CSL]

May have been a weak finish but they couldn't have timed it sweeter

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>JBL wins, Cena wins, JBL vs. Cena part 1493940240</font>

[KingofOldSchool]

HBK's eye looks fine, if he lost anything it's that pesky smile.

[owenbrown]

Yeah what timing, the FRIDAY before Summerslam :lol:

[KingofOldSchool]

HBK is WWE's Brett Favre

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>MATT STRIKER</font>

[KingofOldSchool]

lol Striker's gonna job

[JT]

Um, can WWE get in trouble for lieing on these fact moments?

[FourFifty]

Mike Adamle and Matt Striker on the same show.... SWEEET!!!

[ClockShot]

Welcome back, Kotter. I mean....Striker.

[KingofOldSchool]

Somewhere Chuck Palumbo is crying

[CSL]

Matt Striker approaching Hogan-esque radiation levels

[FourFifty]

I was kinda hoping it would be D-Lo, but I'm happy with this.

[KingofOldSchool]

BAHGAWDIT'SKANG!

[CSL]

D'Lo got really tall and pasty

[owenbrown]

Over or Under 2 minutes Striker gets squashed by Kane.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>For some reason I was thinking Striker was gonna be facing the repacked Deuce (as Jimmy Snuka Jr)...seems like the kind of guy he'd debut against</font>

[owenbrown]

I think if you took the under you win.

[ClockShot]

What's in the bag?

[ClockShot]

Over or Under 2 minutes Striker gets squashed by Kane.

I refuse to play since Uncle Kornheiser is M.I.A.

[CSL]

What's in the bag?

HBK's smile

[FourFifty]

...................Kane's storyline better not end like that. "I Still Remember" had a better ending.

[Volchok]

what's in the bag?

[ClockShot]

BROCK?!

[PullMyFinger]

Well I guess Kane is face again?

LOL Yet another failed Kane storyline left incomplete and failed push.

Bravo WWE, history repeats itself.

[CSL]

what's in the bag?

Elijah Burke

[PullMyFinger]

I'm assuming his mask was in the bag.

[ClockShot]

Me like this crazy Edge.

[FourFifty]

what's in the bag?

So who'll make the Orton joke?

[Anybody Thrilla]

Hey, Elijah Burke got a second of TV time!

[ClockShot]

It feels like yesterday this guy showed up with Revrend D-Von holding a money box.

[KingofOldSchool]

JACK TUNNEY!

[Johnny Vegas]

Dude, i just got in/tuned into RAW. That Edge/UT/Foley montage was so fucking awesome. Edge is going to be a face, watch what i tell you. That promo they had for him and the UT was probably the best that i've seen this year.

[FourFifty]

NEXT WEEK IS GOING TO FUCKING RULE!!!!!!!!!

[KingofOldSchool]

Adamle is going to take Kane's virginity!

[CSL]

Pimp Adamle

[ClockShot]

Adamle is gonna answer the question next week.

[KingofOldSchool]

Time for Simply Priceless to get jobbed out

[Anybody Thrilla]

Hahaha, Adamle's just gonna march right up to Kane and take that bag right out of his hand.

Also, he's going to start banging Kelly Kelly.

[McLegend]

Raw needs more Kelly Kelly.

[Anybody Thrilla]

What if Kane had Lita's dead fetus in that bag?

[McLegend]

Also, he's going to start banging Kelly Kelly.
He'd be the greatest man ever to live.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Restart the feud with Snitsky.

[Fox]

Fox is herre.

That was a good promo by Cena, BTW.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Cena has always been a good promo, really.

[KingofOldSchool]

Adamle is a man of action

He should be called Action Adamle

[CSL]

Cena has always been a good promo, really.

Uh huh. Just needs to lose the bad jokes and up the emotion. His 'fired up' promo's are usually fantastic

[Fox]

Cena has always been a good promo, really.

At times he gets too into it and comes off like a bad feel-good 80's sports movie.

"WE'RE GONNA GO FOR THE GOLD AND WIN, LOSE, OR DRAW, WE WILL KNOW THAT WE STOOD UP IN THE FACE OF TYRANNY...."

etc etc.

Did a good job tonight though.

[KingofOldSchool]

CODY JUST NAILED HIS FINISHER!

[Fox]

I think if Cena stopped feeding to the crowd so much he might get better reactions. Just focus more on being a cocky, over the top asshole to his opponent, and less as a way to hype the crowd.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Cena loves that fucking stair bump, doesn't he?

[Fox]

lol @ DiBiase taunting Batista before the punch to Cena

[CSL]

How dare Lawler confuse DiBiase's fist drop with the 5 knuckle shuffle

[JT]

CAWdy adds the russian leg sweep.

Sadly, I think that's the first russian leg sweep I've seen in a few years too.

[ClockShot]

Whole lotta double teaming by Priceless Rhodes.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Why won't Cody just get some black boots?

[Anybody Thrilla]

CAWdy adds the russian leg sweep.

Sadly, I think that's the first russian leg sweep I've seen in a few years too.

What about The Sandman's White Russian Leg Sweep?

[ClockShot]

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

[KingofOldSchool]

lol Batista is being lazy

[owenbrown]

I refuse to play since Uncle Kornheiser is M.I.A.

lol

[owenbrown]

There's your tag alright :D

[ClockShot]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[Anybody Thrilla]

Batista's gonna hurt himself shaking the ropes all crazy like that one day.

[Anybody Thrilla]

God damn it, that is super gay.

[KingofOldSchool]

Go figure

[JT]

...BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!



























....BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>YAY CENA/HBK TAG CHAMPION REHASH!!!!</font>

[CSL]

Gay

[KingofOldSchool]

WACKY MISMATCHED TAG CHAMPS PART 492810

[Anybody Thrilla]

The tag titles were the ONLY thing Rhodes and Dibiase had going for them. What the fucking fuck do Cena and Batista need the tag titles for? WE'VE ALREADY SEEN THIS!!!!!!!

[owenbrown]

Way to de-push Rhodes and Dibiase, McMahon. :nono:

[ClockShot]

Somebody please spoil this.

[CSL]

They're gonna go on last @ Summerslam

[McLegend]

I haven't seen this before.

[Fox]

This is stupid.

[JT]

...BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[Anybody Thrilla]

Batista used the ropes for added leverage to his cheers. That's not fair.

[owenbrown]

ALRIGHT ENOUGH OF TRYING TO OUT-POP EACH OTHER, FUCKERS!

[Fox]

Lol I guess Cena wins the pop contest, cause his music is playing.

[Anybody Thrilla]

If this doesn't at least end in a heel turn for either Cena or Batista, it is a HUGE waste.

[Fox]

OMG hit each other you faggots!~

[ClockShot]

This is gonna end faster than HBK/Cena I hope.

Decent night. Ending sucked. Have a good evening everyone.