Official RAW Thread (8/06/2007): Back From The Dead
 

No, not the ratings.


Mr. McMahon arrives, ready to strike back
By Zack Zeigler
Written: August 6, 2007

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Mr. McMahon will strike back tonight on Raw – and he has arrived at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, N.Y.

Those Superstars or fans who believed Mr. McMahon’s return to WWE would come via satellite or through an official statement were shocked when a limousine rolled up to the loading dock of the arena, and the Chairman (with all his body parts intact) nonchalantly walked out.

Without uttering a word or offering any type of facial expression, Mr. McMahon’s billion dollar strut made a B-line through the entrance of the arena directly to his office.

Earlier today, word was handed down by officials that interviews and photography by WWE.com employees were strictly prohibited prior to Mr. McMahon’s appearance on tonight’s Raw. Many Superstars and employees were too anxiety-ridden to discuss what might take place in Mr. McMahon’s first appearance since that fateful night last June in Wilkes Barre, Pa. when his limousine exploded. Most Superstars spent the day in the locker room area or scattered throughout the stands in the arena hoping to steer clear of any accident run-ins they may encounter with the Chairman.

Tune in to Raw, live on USA Network at 9/8 CT to see Mr. McMahon strike back.

I'm actually gonna watch this RAW. To see how they approach this 2.5 wakeup call

My bet is that they actually believe the Vince storyline will save ratings.

If I had to guess a good RAW or a bad RAW, I'll have to place my money on bad, although it might be one of those weeks where there is enough decent stuff to make things passable.

I doubt we will see a "blow-away" show, though.

They should do a closed casket funeral for Vince and before they bury him, the coffin opens and Vince pops up and says.

"It was me Austin! It was me ALL ALONG!"

I thought the 2.5 thing was a Nielson error. Though it would be funny if they got the correct ratings in and it turned out to be 2.3.

Spoiler:













Cena loses.








Didn't see that coming. Did ya.

It was, it turned out to be a 2.9, which is still shit.

And here I thought all along USA was running an old advertisement these past few days.

Vince on television. Like most people on here, I'm curious to see where this goes.

I swear. If they try and restart the limo blowing up shit, I will probably never watch RAW again.

I am actually going to watch RAW for the first time in almost 2 months.

I hope it ends up like the first RAW of the attitude era when DX formed with X-Pac and the NAO.

Evenin Fellas. As you guys have already said, I'm also curious how they handle this whole Vince back from the Dead thing. Should be interesting. From what I'm hearin Kennedy has a big role in it. Which Im sure will excite KooS to tears lol

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Haha would be hilarious if his skin was all mangled from the explosion or something.</font>

I have my remote handy, I can switch between Raw and Hells Kitchen when Kennedy is on.

I hope this is good. I have some expectations tonight

I have the east coast feed, so I'll join in with this thread tonight.

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The Hair is back too.

Is there a different feed for east and west coasts then? I thought they aired it live across the US at all times. Serious question. (I live in the UK so I don't have a clue how American TV works accross different time zones.

IT'S ALIVE!

Here comes the big reset button.

Uh oh. Freedom of expression?

ZOMG MCMAHON

:lol: at the small hair part

Well All contracted wrestlers except Hardy Right Vince?

He's going to unleash the beast.

I'd like to give Innovator some metaphorical fellatio right now.

It starts at 9:00pm everywhere, but 9:00pm for Cali is later than 9:00pm for New York.

London shaved. :(

KING BOOKAH!

I miss Triple H.

I actually have high hopes for RAW. I'm hoping Vince realizes he needs to do something different, and starts tonight.

We'll see though... I'll probably be let down.

LISTEN TO THAT OVATION!

WTF? Did his strut change?

That part is priceless lol

No Cena in the mix, he gets the solo entrance

<font color=goldenrod>Cena isn't out there - FIRE HIM</font>

Welcome back chants. :lol:

Yup lol I figured that video would get on here some how lol

Dont see Orton either out there.

I wonder if they're going to address his family tonight.