Official Raw Thread 02/06/06-The HHH Tourney Begins Tonight
 

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The Road to WrestleMania continues as RAW rolls into Atlanta tonight.

A tournament will be held to determine the No. 1 contender for the WWE Championship, and it will begin on RAW. The opening round of The Road to WrestleMania Tournament, which will feature four matches, will be completed by the time RAW goes off the air.

In first round action, Rob Van Dam will take on Carlito. Carlito aggravated RVD's knee injury on the Cabana back in June, which set Mr. Monday Night back another six months. Now that he's back, RVD not only has the WWE Championship on his mind, but also some revenge.

Chris Masters, along with Carlito, was responsible for eliminating Kane from the New Year's Revolution Elimination Chamber. Then, last week the Big Red Machine was unable to break the Master Lock. Will Kane have better luck this week as he takes on Chris Masters in another first-round matchup?

The history between Ric Flair and Triple H is well-documented...and very personal. They have been the best of friends and the worst of enemies. And they will get to write another chapter to their rivalry in the first round of the tournament.

Also in the first round, Shawn Michaels will take on Big Show. HBK already has a lot on his mind with Mr. McMahon, and now his son Shane. The Showstopper will need to focus all of his attention on Big Show if he hopes to advance in the tournament.

Last week, Edge defeated John Cena by disqualification when Lita hit the Rated R Superstar with the WWE Championship while Cena had him set up for the F-U. While Edge won the match, the gold did not change hands, leaving the Rated R Superstar still a challenger. On top of all of this, Edge and Lita left the arena separately. How will all of this impact their relationship?

Also last week, Shane McMahon struck again, nailing Shawn Michaels with a chair as Mr. McMahon looked on. How will HBK react to this latest setback in his standoff with the WWE Chairman?

Plus, the tensions between Trish Stratus, Ashley and Mickie James continue to rise. How will Ashley and Trish react to Mickie’s actions during her celebration for the Women’s Champion last week?

Tune into RAW tonight at 9/8 CT on the USA Network to see what happens.

So...Are we going to pretend there's any suspense here?

What the fuck was up with that? 600 posts? :|

I personally believe that RVD will squash Hunter in the finals :shifty:

Spoiler:


HHH WINS

I'm actually going to watch RAW tonight... thanks to ROB VAN DAM!!!

Sounds about right.

I'm staying home for THIS?

(actually, it's because I'm sick, but still...)

Finally, Azriel HAS COME BACK to the TPWW Raw thread. WOOO!!

Do they do unlimited every week before Raw?

Please tell me you're not really that stupid to think we're treating this like it's insider information.

I'd like to think that my estimation of your IQ was not off by 80 points or more, and that you're not the kind of person who needs constant care from orderlies who change your "adult" diapers.

Whenever Joey makes his entrance at the start of the show, am I the only one who thinks he acts like a retard?

So, I'm guessing Shelton's going to cost Flair the victory

Aw shit the dog show's next week...

Andre! The GIANT!

So, how well does the dog show do in ratings anyway?

Canada still gets it live, I believe :)

So why didn't the road to wrestlemania start last week?

I'm optimistic about tonight

Eh? :foc:

:(

Do you think there's anyone out there that actually thinks we'll see John Cena vs. Carlito for the WWE Title at WrestleMania?

Thats gonna get Maria in trouble :lol:

the Transitional champ is here.

sweet entrance on the right

There he is, everybody! There he is! Oh, and Edge is with him!

Chloe vs. Cena? :shifty:

edge is getting a good amount of heel heet

Here we go again

Just realized Edge isn't in the tournament.

Shoulda seen this coming.

Or maybe she bot-- Screw it.

People are calling him "Rated R"?

lol deep rooted feelings for Cena

I do...:shifty:

You know, this segment has me wondering: How do you solve a problem like Maria?

Maria :love:

I think only in the loosest sense. You know, like Lita's a woman, or Cena can rap?

Shine it up real nice, turn it sideways and--

DAMMIT, LITA!

Seriously, I'd rather puncture my eardrums than hear Lita speak.