Official Raw is Taped Thread (2-11-08): HBK vs. Jeff Harvey
 

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Prelude to the Chamber
By Bryan Robinson
Written: February 10, 2008

AUSTIN, Texas – Shawn Michaels often smiles when he sees Jeff Hardy; in many ways, the Intercontinental Champion reminds him of himself from years past. And HBK is the Superstar Hardy hopes to be someday.

But mutual respect aside, on Raw this Monday, these two will battle for momentum going into their Elimination Chamber Match at No Way Out. Their four other opponents in the Elimination Chamber – Umaga, JBL, Chris Jericho and Triple H – will be watching their match closely as they prepare to battle for an opportunity to be in the main event at WrestleMania XXIV. No Way Out Preview ...

Jeff Hardy versus HBK is a dream match many of our fans have fantasized about, but only the most important of opportunities have allowed it to happen. Hardy and Michaels both want the same thing: A chance at the WWE Championship on the grandest stage of them all, WrestleMania.

“Last year, I main-evented WrestleMania and I came up short when it came to winning the WWE Championship,” HBK said. “Yes, I’ve main-evented WrestleMania a few times before, but second-best is just not good enough for ol’ HBK. As much as I respect Jeff, he’s just going to have to get in the back of the line, like everyone else.”
In Search of the Holy Grail

Easier said than done. Despite failing to win the WWE Title from Randy Orton at Royal Rumble, Hardy has been arguably hotter than any Superstar in WWE. Feeling the gold within his grasp – and just barely falling short in realizing his dream – has only further fueled Hardy’s desire to win the WWE Championship. And he doesn’t care who he has to defeat – even if it’s a legend he’s admired for years – to make it to WrestleMania and win sports-entertainment’s Holy Grail.

“Shawn Michaels will always be The Showstopper – he’s been an inspiration to me and so many others,” Hardy said. “But he’s main-evented WrestleMania before. I have never been in the main event at WrestleMania. I have never won the WWE Championship. My quest for the title didn’t end at Royal Rumble; it only began. And at No Way Out, I will take another step toward realizing my dream.”

But first Jeff Hardy must face HBK on Raw Monday, and both will look to make a statement not just to each other, but to their No Way Out opponents … and our fans. When the smoke clears between Hardy and HBK, could we be looking at the future of No Way Out and the WWE Championship?

I'm gonna take a pre-Raw dump. BRB.

Why the hell has Shawn's skin turned orange?

Is he going to tag with Hogan?

Ah, and you felt like you had to tell me this because...?

Also, Shawn needs to lose that hat.

Oh, and it's the 12th here in Aust which means it's my birthday so no bag carrying today BDC OK?

All the spoilers r outta my mind, just remember horny v Vince in a no dq match and hbk/jeff on the spoilers.

Actually, judging by the spoilers it sounds like a pretty hot show.

Is anyone else's audio being blotchy?

Isn't this the first time Vince has wrestled since he lost the ECW Title?

The swog is a great actor

LMAO didnt they just advertise a live dog show? Why the fuck would you advertise a programme on at the sametime as you??

This match sucks btw.

BITCH SLAP

Oh shocking its finlay.

Finlay v vince at wrestlemania, im calling it.

Because the two people expecting a dog show wants to know what station it is on.

Because it's the same network and it's supposed to be on in this timeslot. Thankfully, for the first time ever they actually didnt delay or reschedule Raw for it.

But most of all, I dont think anyone who tuned into Raw is gonna tune out for a snobby dog show. Nor do I think anyone who tuned in for the dog show is gonna stay on Raw. Let's get real. There's no gray area in the respective audiences that might be gained or lost.

Oh really? ME TOO!

It's like it's been talked about for weeks now!

SHILELAGH TO tEH DOME BAHGAWD

heh, didnt realize it had been talked about actually. Guess its obvious. probably be a match to win finlays job back now.

Will WWE ever realize that Horny is a grown man?

People mark out for the swog

ZOMG SON BEATS FATHER!1!!!!11

ZOMG CENA..ER... HORNY WINS!!

I just got done btw :). :y:

glad i missed the majority of this segment.

only really tuning in for the ME.

He's under 5 ft, he MUST be 3 years old.

Can't wait for the HBK/Hardy match

i've got 4 joints rolled for tonight's show, each of them dedicated to a jeff hardy victory tonight

FATASS!

Oh i rememebr the result of this match, bdc wont be pleased. Soon this show will get a 10/10 rating, currently with jbl its 0/10.

Cmon fattie, just a big ol fat kid

BREAK DOWN DEM WALLS!!!!!!!!

Y2JJJJJJ

John Bitchtits Layfield

No pop my ass

Y2J Y2J Y2J Y2J

Cottage cheese legs

AHAHAHA

Jerry "THUMB TO TEH EYE"

JR "Actually that was a headbutt"

10/10 once again for this show, man, my ratings for raw have been much higher since jericho arrived, strange.