Really, are they for serious with this? Lackluster.
 

How do you own a brand anyhow?

I have this odd feeling that this is something so stupid that it works.

Way to be a mark

When you can build a successful empire around smarks, let me know.

They pretty much were doing it... then they decided they'd rather target dumb kids instead. To each his own.

Wow. Three hours of my life I can never get back....

No, they were targeting teens and adults. Adult=/=smark.

Haha great. I loved the Trump/Vince feud in 2007. Glad it's back, some interesting drama.

At least it's something different.

I love all the people who say they lost me as a fan or i hate this...yet they will be tuned in next monday to see where this all goes...all that matters is that the belt is back where it belongs

LOL

Well, I know you're completely unware of happening outside of the WWE but smarks have been used to build every modern raised promotion in the states (ECW, RoH, TNA) and every fan in Japan is smart so yeah. Not really a good joke/point.

The Jappaneese have done it.

OIC.

Yeah gotcha. What a stupid argument that is.

There are probably lots more people who shouldn't own Raw. Rosie O'Donnell, Paris Hilton, Daniel Baldwin, you get the idea. Donald Trump is slightly above them in that he at least has SOME history with the wrestling business. I'm not just talking about shaving Vince, but he's hosted Wrestlemania a few times at Trump plaza (even though most of the current fans weren't born then).

That said, it would have made more sense to have somebody from the wrestling universe and not just with a passing affiliation to buy the show. Flair, Turner, Heyman, Shane, even Mike Adamle probably would have been better choices. This is a clear attempt a grabbing an audience, but with The Donald? He overstayed his pop culture welcome about four years ago.

That said, the matches featuring Smackdown superstars last night were quite good. Surprisingly, the Big Show looked dominant for a little bit. I hope that continues.

Yeah, I would have preferred they not do the angle rather than get The Donald. Or get Flair. But I guess Flair can't give back to the WWE Universe AND make ET headlines.

I am glad Vince didn't do the whole giving back thing since it would have been his 1000th arbitrary face/heel turn. He's getting to be like Monty Burns with those trademark changes of heart.

how long before trump names a gm i see trump geting board with this in 2 weeks, i do not see him being there every wneek. kind of wish he would name bischoff

LOL ECW/TNA. I missed the time where they were an empire. That's like comparing a blogger to newscorp.

Let's stick to the US, though.

You know who I was hoping for?

Not Trump.

I was dreading the notion it might be Flair, but by comparison....

It's like you're jerking off. You're sitting there, and you know what's going to be coming. But then a rabid dog bursts through the door and bites off your dick.

That's sort of like last night.

Fuck is going in here? :mad:

I am predicting that he will sell it back to Shane in exactly 1 year, when the 6/15/10 Raw will be on his 64th Birthday.

I'm predicting Trump leaves within two months, but not before plugging a new season of the Apprentice.

Yeah, it's bad enough you were expecting Taco Bell, but to not even get that....

My main question really boils down to "to what end?"

I mean, I guess the answer is "ratings," but maybe a little more of a plan?

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trump owning raw is interesting. God, why dont you fucks just STOP WATCHING RAW. Its like complaining that your mom's house is so hot but you wont move out. I respect opinions but first ppl dont want shit to be predictable and you got it. God damn, give it a shot first b4 you shit on it. You guys are sounding like vince/hhh/steph in a meeting in 2003 with good ideas.

You guys are missing the point. After watching the segment with Trump and Vince, It's obvious that Trump is exactly what the WWE universe needs. The most electrifying man in ZZZZZzzzzzzz...............

and how would you know if he hasnt had at least a month of his services

Trump did a program with Vince. Bored the shit out of me.

Now he's back, and cuts a long ass promo that guess what. Bored the shit out of me.

It may or may not be a good storyline, but for fuck sakes limit the mans mic time.

Was really hoping for JBL. That would have been amazing and a perfect fit.

I miss JBL. If he isn't going to wrestle anymore, that would have been a perfect opportunity to bring him back.

BDC, your problem is you need to lowr your standards to placate Johnny Vegas.

Sweet, no more BDC posts in the Wrestling forum. Now all we need is a ridiculous wrestling angle on Raw to get KK to stop posting in here.......

Oh I know

This will lead to either John Cena or Triple H appearing on the next season of Celebrity Apprentice.

KK, why don't you become a writer for the WWE. Go ahead and put in a resume to the WWE, fly up to Conneticut to see Vince and discuss storylines with a cup of coffee. Maybe then we'll see how fucking brilliant you are not.

Kane Knight only writes shit nobody cares about.

Prolly next Apprentice will be for a job with WWE...they should have paid SCSA whatever he wanted to be RAW GM...that would have been freaking amazing!...or better yet....the new owner of Raw...Jeff Jarrett!!!!!!

Yeah, it's like the WWE were really trying to shock and deliver a huge announcement with this, but it just sort of feels flat. So Donald Trump "owns RAW." What does that mean? I don't get why I should watch now.

Also, I'm a bit confused as to how Donald Trump could actually own RAW. RAW is part of the "WWE Universe" isn't it? So Donald Trump owns RAW, does that mean it is no longer part of the WWE? If it's still part of the WWE, then what does that make Trump? He has no power on SmackDown! or ECW.

To be honest, I just can't figure out how someone actually buying RAW away from Vince makes sense. I guess Trump would just own like 33% of WWE shares? I dunno.

Its a fucking storyline.

Yeah, ok. We'll stick to the ones that support your argument.

Put them in a ring together and see who gets injured first, first injured "wins" being on the celebrity apprentice.

lol thank you

I remember sitting there Monday when Vince first spoke (from his backstage "office" or w/e), and I was seriously thinking he'd "sold" RAW to Ted Turner.

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I also thought it could've been a great storyline if they'd've gone with Ted DiBiase, Sr. or something...

...Junior Division?

Ive only watched one Raw and one ECW since Wrestlemania. I happen to tune in to see Trump and it actually makes me want to tune in next week to see where they go with it.

I wonder if we'll get new theme music, new sets, new graphics, etc. Would be an ideal time to reboot the raw franchise tbh.

It's Trumpamaniaaaaaa!

Batista would own them both