Official Raw Thread (2/18/08): Midget in a Cage!
 

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Preview:Fighting Irish
February 18, 2008

One night after No Way Out, Raw will be heading to sunny Anaheim, Calif. Unfortunately for Hornswoggle, he won’t have much of a chance to work on his tan. Mr. McMahon arranged a Steel Cage Match with the little leprechaun after his bastard son — with help from a defiant Finlay — defeated him last week in a No Disqualification Match.

This week, though, not even Finlay will be able to interrupt Mr. McMahon’s lesson in tough love, leaving Hornswoggle to his own devices. Just how will the little guy fare one-on-one against his spiteful dad in the unforgiving confines of a steel cage? Will Mr. McMahon really unleash fury on Hornswoggle, or is he simply trying to scare his bastard son?
Time to Play the Game at 'Mania

The night after No Way Out also sees Randy Orton return as WWE Champion. The “Legend Killer” actually lost his title match to John Cena by disqualification after purposefully slapping the referee across the face. The tactic, however cowardly, allows Orton to retain the gold since a title change can only occur as a result of a pinfall or submission. Will “The Champ” retaliate against Orton for robbing him of an opportunity at the main event at WrestleMania XXIV? And what’s next for Cena, now that he is out of the WrestleMania main event?

However, one Superstar who is WrestleMania-bound and has Orton in his crosshairs is Triple H. The King of Kings outlasted five fierce competitors to prevail inside the Elimination Chamber at No Way Out and earn a spot in the main event at WrestleMania XXIV. He left in his wake five battered and bloodied Superstars: JBL, Umaga, Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels and Jeff Hardy. Will The Game have anything to say about his return to WrestleMania and his Chamber victory?
Money in the Bank, Hall of Fame, Playboy and 'Pretty Boy'

Raw will also feature a pair of firsts. The first Money in the Bank Qualifying Match for WrestleMania XXIV will be held at the Honda Center, as well as the announcement of the first member of the 2008 WWE Hall of Fame class, to be inducted March 29 in Orlando, Fla.

There's also the matter of Santino Marella's ultimatum. Last week, he gave his "girlfriend" Maria until this Monday night to choose between him or posing for Playboy. What exactly will the beautiful Diva decide?

And finally, after his controversial appearance at No Way Out, WBC welterweight champion "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather will be at Raw tonight in Anaheim.

The only way to find out the answers to these questions and more is to tune in to Raw, live on USA Network at 9/8 CT.

Nice to know the most epic match types are now fodder for cheap laughs.

it is a cheap laugh. I wonder how they are going to put over Hornswoggle, maybe Finlay will climb the cage to help save him

They should dub it "Kennel from Hell 2" and do it in a dog cage.

Speaking of midgts, does anyone else think that Rey Mysterio is one tough man working through that bicep tear? Ok he's a midget, and his WHC push was somewhat dreary, but credit where credit is due.

Couldnt careless about the cage match, mayweather is where the ratings are at.

My main focus tonight is on:

1) Y2J
2) Mayweather/bigshow
3) Jeff hardy
4) The wwe title match feud.
5) What happens next to cena.
6) Y2J

I think he is. I mean when I am doing things and I feel al slight pain I will stop and slow things down a lot. He is just going at it, not caring what happens it seems.

Finally, Azriel has come back to the RAW thread. WOOOO!!! I'm kinda interested to seeing what's going to happen tonight to help shape Mania

I'm probably gonna miss a good portion of Terminator just to see where this goes. That, and I wanna catch Big Show.

This may sound morbid, but I hope Rey worsens his injury before Mania.

Usually the Raw after No Way Out is pretty good. Setting up all the possible Mania matches. I am really excited.

Spoilers in black.

Cena wins

Yeah, but what about Y2J?

Gotta love Y2J, he's saved us all.

I am really interested in the Mayweather angle.

Ill be curious if they start building for a MITB tonight and who will be in it this year.

The first qualifying match is tonight.

So should I keep up with the Raw thread tonight, or play WoW while watching Raw?

All three if you are hardcore.

I expect some commitment from you tonight :yes:

FourFifty playing WoW???

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I don't know what it is, but every time I work on a Monday my day sucks, up until this moment.
15 mins later I'm sad again.

Well here we go gentleman. Time to play the game.

TEH GAME

Good evening everybody.

Uncle Hunter's promo time.

He's wearing a leather jacket badass 2000 Triple H = WIN

:lol: After Raw, but I don't plan on being the guy with no life, for how can you kill that which has no life?

And now, the man who doesn't know the meaning of the word "glass ceiling"

Triple H starting Raw, wow what a shock

Is it me or is this crowd tepid tonight?

Good evening guys.

It'd suck if HHH got hurt again before WM.

"At Wrestlemania 24, I will-ah go-ah to teh Main Event-ah at-ah Wrestlemania-ah and-ah job-ah to John Cena-ah"

10 bucks says Cena comes out during this promo.

Orton.

Followed by yours truly shortly after.

If Cena doesn't come out this segment Im gonna be shocked.

That's like betting on the sun rising.

OMGZ HISTORY!1!1!