Official Raw Thread (9-22-08): 800 Episodes!

[KingofOldSchool]

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September 22, 2008

World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho experienced his share of mixed emotions on the last edition of Raw. First, Jericho escaped with a win in a tough Steel Cage Match against CM Punk. But for the World Heavyweight Champion, any thought of celebration was quickly perished by Raw General Manager Mike Adamle, who unveiled Jericho’s next tall order: A Ladder Match at No Mercy against none other than his bitter rival, Shawn Michaels. (Watch the announcement)

With this week marking the 800th edition of Monday Night Raw, how will Jericho and Michaels show the WWE Universe their deeply held disgust for one another? And just how much more personal will this grudge match grow between these arch-enemies?

Speaking of grudges, the issue brewing between Cryme Tyme and The Miz & John Morrison will come to a head on Raw. For weeks, both squads have used their WWE.com Video Originals series in a war of Web-based one-upsmanship. Can the "Dirt Sheet" denizens defeat their "Word Up" counterparts in a tag battle, live tonight? (Watch WWE.com Video Originals)

Raw will also host another grudge match, between Evan Bourne and Kane, due to "Air" Bourne's involvement in Kane's match against Rey Mysterio. Will the high-flyer be able to cut the Big Red Monster down to size?

In other Raw news, GM Adamle also arranged a No Mercy match-up between JBL and Batista, the winner earning an opportunity in the future to compete against Jericho – or whoever the champion may be – for the World Heavyweight Title.

To JBL, the ends always justify the means. With that in mind, the question needs to be asked, to what depths is the Longhorn Loudmouth willing to sink in order to gain an advantage over Batista at No Mercy and an opportunity at World Heavyweight gold?

Also in action, Candice Michelle asserted her status in the Diva roster last week. The Candy-coated Diva dominated Jillian as Women’s Champion Beth Phoenix looked on from ringside. After notching the win, Candice called The Glamazon inside the ring. As Phoenix climbed through the ropes, however, Candice showed her resourcefulness, dropkicking her rival to the floor.

Just how else might Candice assert herself in the weeks leading up to No Mercy? And can Beth Phoenix build some momentum in her match against Kelly Kelly on Raw?

And what’s the deal with Charlie Haas? The guy has been impersonating various Superstars for weeks. Who’s going to be next on the chameleon’s list?

To find out the answer to these questions and more, make sure to tune into Monday Night Raw at 9/8 CT only on USA Network.

Also, on Oct. 3, it is the "SmackDown All Star Kick Off" on MyNetwork TV. Starring Superstars from all three brands in sports-entertainment, this event boasts all Champion vs. Champion matches, including a Triple Threat Match featuring Chris Jericho, WWE Champion Triple H and ECW Champion Matt Hardy. Read more...

[Innovator]

And then there is Punk

[KingofOldSchool]

And then there is Punk

He's at WWF New York tonight.

[Xero]

Punk: What do you mean this is a Hard Rock Cafe now!? DAMN YOU JBL!

[DarKCentaur]

Sad as it sounds, I'd rather watch the Jets play tonight.

[DarKCentaur]

If the game sucks, I'll flip back and forth

[6to1]

Sad as it sounds, I'd rather watch the Jets play tonight.

j-e-t-s j-e-t-s jets now they have a qb

[Innovator]

Kornheiser announcing when Favre plays....uh god

[DarKCentaur]

I hate the ESPN announcing team more than I hate the Cowboys. And I'm a man that hates the Cowboys :shifty:

[DarKCentaur]

j-e-t-s j-e-t-s jets now they have a qb

I love how Pennington was supposed to be the savior of the Dolphins... then they bench him after Game 2 and destroy the effing Patriots.

[DarKCentaur]

Damn, go Jets

[Corndad]

Evening fellas.

[ClockShot]

Evening, everyone.

Let's see if Raw can rebound from last week.

[KingofOldSchool]

Bore_Us.Y2J

[Corndad]

And the Live bug is back again.

[RawRocks]

Y2J, I hope you fall off that ladder!

[ClockShot]

A problem with the lighting crew? Or are they trying to set a mood?

[KingofOldSchool]

Blah blah blah you people are bad, I'm good blah blah blah

[Corndad]

Orton.

[RawRocks]

Orton save us

[KingofOldSchool]

Save_Us.RKO

[ClockShot]

Save_Us.RKO

[Innovator]

Oh what the fuck. When Jericho speaks you want to listen, Orton induces baby punching

[ClockShot]

Jinx

[NeanderCarl]

WTF, Orton got sleeve tattoos in a week?

[Innovator]

And where is Punk to get revenge? catering?

[ClockShot]

WTF, Orton got sleeve tattoos in a week?

I was about to say, he's gonna give 'Taker a run for his money.

[Hanso Amore]

Holy shit Has orton left the ink shop at all? He has alot more work done.

[KingofOldSchool]

Oh what the fuck. When Jericho speaks you want to listen, Orton induces baby punching

No, I'd rather listen to Orton at this moment.

[Hanso Amore]

doesnt look right on him. loooks good on punk. but now tats are becoming generic

[ClockShot]

Cue up the Priceless music.

[Xerzes]

Lame

Edit: Hey, my 1300th post was saying that Orton is lame. Go me.

[Corndad]

Punks pissed

[KingofOldSchool]

Punk is SERIOUZ

[Corndad]

ha punks gonna get suspended lol

[ClockShot]

Punk took a pissed off class from somebody.

[St. Jimmy]

Why is he getting suspended.

[Corndad]

SHANE!!!!

[ClockShot]

Bye, Punk.

Hi, Shane.

[RawRocks]

Shane McMahon..... WTF!

[St. Jimmy]

SHANE O MACCCCC!!!!

[KingofOldSchool]

SHANE O MAC!

[Xerzes]

Here comes some form of currency. Possibly Euros.

[Innovator]

ahaha, SHANEOMAC

[ClockShot]

I say again, somebody buy Shane a box for Just for Men.

[KingofOldSchool]

Punk vs. CAWdy

[KingofOldSchool]

HBK and Batista teaming up? NO WAY!

[Innovator]

Shane reads Adamle's lines for him

[Innovator]

Bitchslap for a bitch

[ClockShot]

Will Dancin' Dave and HBK co-exist? Will Ric Flair show up? TUNE IN TONIGHT!




Or don't. I ain't that interested.

[KingofOldSchool]

"I don't love you and I'm not sorry"

Does HBK still remember?

[DarKCentaur]

Well, the Jets WERE looking good.

[DarKCentaur]

Heh, and no sooner do I speak...

[Xerzes]

Wasn't this an OVW title match at some point?

[Innovator]

Lavernius Coleslaw

[DarKCentaur]

What's with the high scoring Monday night games this season?

[NYDon]

Shane was missed, hope he sticks around

[DarKCentaur]

Vince must be on a rampage backstage

[KingofOldSchool]

$5 says Punk jobs

[KingofOldSchool]

ANKLE LOCK!

[KingofOldSchool]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ANKLE LOCK!

[Corndad]

Ankle lock makes me miss Angle on Relevant Wrestling shows.

[Xerzes]

I miss Kurt Angle and Ken Shamrock.

[Innovator]

PUNK CHANNELING ANGLE~

[KingofOldSchool]

Next Punk should use the Sharpshooter.

[KingofOldSchool]

Cody is DEAD

[ClockShot]

*yawn*

[Innovator]

Job to former world champion: -5 experience

[KingofOldSchool]

PUNK WINS

PUNK WINS

PUNK WINS

[KingofOldSchool]

COFFEE KINGSTON, JAMAICAN ME A LATTE!

[Innovator]

COFFEE!

[Innovator]

Wow, Shawn has a lot of hair in that still

[KingofOldSchool]

You know, if CAWdy was smart he would have worked on Punk's head. You know, with Punk recovering from a concussion and all...

[KingofOldSchool]

OH NOEZ THEY SHOWED THE SCRATCH LOGO!

[ClockShot]

"If he dies, he dies"

[Fox]

jesus that guy is huge

[Corndad]

Ludvic Borga back on Smackdown I see.

[KingofOldSchool]

LOL Kane remembers the battery to the nads

[KingofOldSchool]

LOL electrocuting Shane's testicals!

[Corndad]

Santino LOL

[Theo Dious]

Wow... the acknowledge something that happened, what, 4 years ago?

[Innovator]

Kelly.....wow

[Fox]

he almost brok-did my face!

[ClockShot]

Hey! That ain't Rip Hamilton!

[KingofOldSchool]

Santino Noseguard!

[Corndad]

IM A BATISTA LOL

[Loose Cannon]

haha Kane and Shane. Glad they remembered history there

LOL, Santino looks like Virgil with that mask

[jerichoholicninja]

did WWE just acknowledge something that happened in the past?

[Xerzes]

Like I'm a eight years old!

[KingofOldSchool]

He shoots lasers from his ass!

[Fox]

Batista's here. Cheat code to follow.

[Innovator]

Santino is gold

[ClockShot]

Careful Beth, Dave already sent one diva out the door.

[KingofOldSchool]

lol at Santino running away

[Fox]

Do I really live in a culture where Jeff Goldblum is a draw?

[Sepholio]

Kane has been gold lately.

Also lol @ Santino. One of the best comedy gimmicks ever I think.

[Innovator]

Santino is te 2008 Honky Tonk Man, cept he doesn't suck

[ClockShot]

Do I really live in a culture where Jeff Goldblum is a draw?

He's got Noth's spot I think.

I prefer to watch crazy D'Onofrio.

[Theo Dious]

Do I really live in a culture where Jeff Goldblum is a draw?

No. You live in a culture where people will desperately hope and pray that he is.

[KingofOldSchool]

HONK-A-METER!

[Corndad]

Honk a Meter baby.

[Xerzes]

Holy shit. They didn't fire him yet?

[ClockShot]

Hey, Deuce is still employed.

[KingofOldSchool]

DEUCE SIGHTING!?!??!

[Fox]

No new gimmick for Deuce.

[NeanderCarl]

So much for the repackaging ey?

[Loose Cannon]

Honky Tonky Man. lol.

Duece still has this gimmick

[Corndad]

HAPPY DAYS ARE OVER LOL

[KingofOldSchool]

FONZ!

[Theo Dious]

Have I mentioned lately that Santino is awesome?

[Loose Cannon]

WWE needs to hire Honky to come in at one point

[jerichoholicninja]

"Hey fonzie, your happy days are over!" Whoever writes his stuff needs a raise.

[KingofOldSchool]

I was half way expecting Charlie Haas to come out as Domino or something.

[Fox]

yawn

[KingofOldSchool]

See you in 6 months, Deuce

[DarKCentaur]

Hahaha 31-14 Chargers and it's not even the half. Vince must be thrilled.

[KingofOldSchool]

SONJAY DUTT IS IN THE ARENA READING A BOOK!

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I was thinking Deuce was set to come back as Snuka, that I initially thought Domino had been rehired when the theme hit...which would have ruled :(

Anyway, I'm guessing Deuce goes on a losing streak and his heritage gets brought up by Priceless and so he joins on</font>

[RawRocks]

The Chargers are pissed after what has transpired in the previous two weeks

[DarKCentaur]

The Jets are hanging in there though. If Favre can stop throwing INTs, they can get back in this.

Oh, and that Santino segment was fucking golden.

[Theo Dious]

Fuck Monday Night Football.

[KingofOldSchool]

Bourne's going to get killed

[DaVe]

What's with Kane not doing the whole ring pyro anymore? He hasn't done that for months.

[Fox]

Bourne is the best thing to happen to RAW in awhile.

[Fox]

And he's from ECW.

[HeartBreakMan2k]

And he's from ECW.

Just like the old days. Best thing on Monday Night is a concept/person from ECW :p

[Fox]

That moonsault looked painful, and not for Kane.

[DarKCentaur]

Swashbuckling? He's not a pirate Cole

[KingofOldSchool]

Bourne is overrated, take away his flippy moves...he'd just be another jobber.

[Fox]

and scene.

[KingofOldSchool]

Hahaha

[ClockShot]

Ah great, match over.

Bring on Haas.

[KingofOldSchool]

OH OWNED

[Fox]

Bourne is overrated, take away his flippy moves...he'd just be another jobber.

But that's what makes him who he is. That's like saying take away John Cena's power moves and he'd just be another Palumbo.

[Corndad]

I laughed so hard at that kick to Mysterios face lol

[jerichoholicninja]

awesome, mysterio got destroyed with that boot.

[Theo Dious]

Just loving the crowd counting "123" for the evil sadistic monster.

[KingofOldSchool]

The midgets go squish squish

[Fox]

Where's the LWO when you need them, hm?

[KingofOldSchool]

But that's what makes him who he is. That's like saying take away John Cena's power moves and he'd just be another Palumbo.

Unlike Cena, Bourne is nothing but a spot worker.

At least Cena's matches have psychology.

[RawRocks]

i wonder when Rey will drop the mask like he did in WCW

[Fox]

Unlike Cena, Bourne is nothing but a spot worker.

At least Cena's matches have psychology.

At least Bourne's matches are exciting.

[ClockShot]

ORTON!

[jerichoholicninja]

please make this ziggler guy go away, i'm sick of him already

[KingofOldSchool]

Jamie gets owned

[KingofOldSchool]

At least Bourne's matches are exciting.

At least Cena makes the company money.

[Fox]

The main event does nothing to entice me to keep watching.

[RawRocks]

"by the way, I'm fourth generation" ... HAHAHAHAHAHA

[NeanderCarl]

Bourne isn't just a spot monkey, he has charisma, he has psychology (about as much psychology as a high flier could ever realistically have, it's hardly a style grounded in realism is it?) and he does the little touches really well.

Bourne is about my favourite new WWE signing in ages.

[KingofOldSchool]

Dolph's going to get himself a 4 disc DVD, beat that Braden Walker!

[KingofOldSchool]

Bourne isn't just a spot monkey, he has charisma, he has psychology (about as much psychology as a high flier could ever realistically have, it's hardly a style grounded in realism is it?) and he does the little touches really well.

Bourne is about my favourite new WWE signing in ages.


Charisma?

Did he go to the Lance Storm school of Charisma?

[Fox]

WWE is so awful these days. There's good things on each show, but there's not enough good things on one show to keep me entertained all the way through.

[KingofOldSchool]

Beth vs. Ol' Meltyface at No Mercy

[NeanderCarl]

Charisma?

Did he go to the Lance Storm school of Charisma?

He's no Hulk Hogan, but he's certainly no Steve Blackman.

[NeanderCarl]

Plus, he's over.

[KingofOldSchool]

Hey guys, did you know that today is Raw's 800th episode?

[KingofOldSchool]

Plus, he's over.

He didn't sound over to me tonight.

[ClockShot]

Stay in the back, Candice.

[Corndad]

Did beth just yell Batista?

[Fox]

Kelly has been training.

[DaVe]

He didn't sound over to me tonight.

Well, the crowd pops for his moves.

But like Tedious said early, the crowd also loudly did the '1 2 3' count for Kane, and cheered him destroying the two cruisers.

[RawRocks]

WWE is so awful these days. There's good things on each show, but there's not enough good things on one show to keep me entertained all the way through.

WWE is more entertaining than that crap TNA is putting up... and they still need to ditch that six-sided ring

[Afterlife]

Interesting night so far -- oh, wait; chick fight.

[jerichoholicninja]

is it just me or have Kelly Kelly breasts gotten smaller since they were enhanced about a year ago?

[Innovator]

So who else thinks Kelly will pose this year for Playboy? Shes gotta be the front runner

[KingofOldSchool]

Candice isn't allowed under the bright lights anymore or she'll melt.

[Corndad]

I mentioned last week but Candice has gone so down hill looks wise its ridiculous.


Also Beth needs new ring attire.

[ClockShot]

Kelly has been training.

Where have you been?

[Innovator]

Wow, Kelly has a better cross body than Chris Harris

[Xerzes]

no

[NeanderCarl]

He didn't sound over to me tonight.

Look, he's over with me, alrite???

Nah, he usually gets a good reaction, didn't really notice tonight because I'm only half watching.

[KingofOldSchool]

Kelly wins by rollup against Beth again, yet Meltyface gets the title shot.

[KingofOldSchool]

Nice thong Glamazon

[Afterlife]

That was the best attack Batista's ever made.

[HeartBreakMan2k]

"by the way, I'm fourth generation" ... HAHAHAHAHAHA

Who said that to who?

I stopped watching but I was hoping, that Shane earlier was going to tell Orton something similar except instead of multigeneration wrestlers, he's a multigeneration owner. If Shane said that to Orton I'll pop even without having seen it.

[RawRocks]

I wonder when Beth Phoenix will defend the Womens title against a male

[ClockShot]

DIRT SHEET!

[Corndad]

HAHA

[KingofOldSchool]

lol The Guy Magnet

[RawRocks]

Who said that to who?

I stopped watching but I was hoping, that Shane earlier was going to tell Orton something similar except instead of multigeneration wrestlers, he's a multigeneration owner. If Shane said that to Orton I'll pop even without having seen it.

Shane did indeed say that to Orton after referring to him as a fellow third-generation.

[HeartBreakMan2k]

Shane did indeed say that to Orton after referring to him as a fellow third-generation.

*POPS*

[Innovator]

Heard that WWE is using Candice just cause they know she'll hurt herself again

[Hanso Amore]

I saw your dad, he wears a sweater vest


LOL

[Hanso Amore]

Candice is not even over.

Mickie and kelly are way more over

[ClockShot]

MORRISON!

[Hanso Amore]

Im lost in those abs

[KingofOldSchool]

Hahaha Morrison is holding up a shirt, since he doesn't have a title anymore.

[Corndad]

Brooklyn Brooklyn

[Fox]

Where have you been?

Not watching RAW, I guess.

[ClockShot]

Shit. I like Morrison, but I also like Cryme Tyme.

I'm torn on this match.

[Gertner]

lol Miz and Morrison are amazing.

[DaVe]

"...now he's wanted in ten states." Haha.

[Fox]

Cryme Tyme needs to give Morrison the fluffy fingers treatment.

[jerichoholicninja]

Is the crowd actually into the show or are they digitally enhanced?

[RawRocks]

San Diego Chargers 38 New Yawk Bretts 14 - 6:00 3rd

[RawRocks]

CWA Pro Wrestling has Ric Flair in a match

[KingofOldSchool]

This is the 800th episode of Raw!

[Hanso Amore]

Crowd is into this match. Thats odd

[Hanso Amore]

Morrison has the best fucking kicks.

That one he laid on Bourne 2 weeks ago was hot

[Fox]

That was a good match.

[KingofOldSchool]

$5 says that Adamle inserts Cade into the match

[ClockShot]

HAAS!

My night is complete!

[KingofOldSchool]

Dave and Busters, and Haas

And Mr. Perfect!

[RawRocks]

Charlie Haas = Gold

[KingofOldSchool]

LOL

[Loose Cannon]

ROFL Charlie Mr Perfect Haas

[ClockShot]

Nice.

[Loose Cannon]

I thought he made that last basketball shot

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Haas 4tw</font>

[RawRocks]

damn Snickers commercial

[KingofOldSchool]

TONIGHT IS RAW'S 800TH EPISODE!

[Fox]

They are overdoing it with the 800 episodes thing.

[KingofOldSchool]

Yup Cade is being inserted into the match.

[ClockShot]

Lame. Guess I can run my dog outside and call it a night now.

[jerichoholicninja]

Lance Cade, could that have been any more predictable.

[RawRocks]

whens the last time Lance Cade had a match?

[KingofOldSchool]

HBK should walk out on Batista and save himself for the title match.

[jerichoholicninja]

What exactly about this 800th episode has been special besides the constant reminders that it's the 800th episode?

[KingofOldSchool]

But HBK and Batista will probably hug and kiss and whatnot

[Fox]

KING: "If you could ask HBK what kind of match he would want to be in on the 800th episode of RAW, this would be it!"


...a 2-on-3 handicap match?

[DrA]

Congratulations RAW on 800 episodes. I can name each episode off the top of my head.

[KingofOldSchool]

Batista should drop off the apron and walk out on HBK because he's a dick like that.

[MrSpikeLee]

So it's the 800th episode yet they skit dead legends wow.

What a way to show respect to Mr Perfect.

I don't even find this Haas thing funny, Didn't WWE already do this once before?

Worst episode of Raw ever.

Batista seems to be getting his way as usual..

[KingofOldSchool]

THEY JUST USED THE NASTY BOYS FINISHER!

[Fox]

whoa

[KingofOldSchool]

CADE WINS!

CADE WINS!

CADE WINS!

[Fox]

Mr. Cade wins

[KingofOldSchool]

800TH RAW!

CADE WINS!

800TH RAW!

CADE WINS!

800TH RAW!

CADE WINS!

[DaVe]

Worst episode of Raw ever.

I agree, except for the part where you said 'worst'. It truly was an episode of Raw ever.

In fact, I'd say it was one of the better Raws in modern times.