Official Raw thread

[OregonDucks]

Doesn't Lesnar's contract run out after Summer Slam? If so, what's the rumor about what he does after that?

I just don't think they can give Lesnar the championship unless he loses it at the next PPV. They are stripping guys due to injury that are regulars because they will be out a few months. And God forbid Rollins still has the briefcase if Lesnar became champ...he'd have a hard time locating him to cash it in...would take away the fun there.

If his contract does run out then I would expect or at least hope, Lesnar beats Cena and then Rollins cashes in.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

If his contract does run out then I would expect or at least hope, Lesnar beats Cena and then Rollins cashes in.

If Rollins cashes it in, then should it really matter who beats who at Summer Slam?

 

[Goldy]

Emma got released for stealing an iPad case. Good job dumb dumb.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Emma got released for stealing an iPad case. Good job dumb dumb.

 

[OregonDucks]

If Rollins cashes it in, then should it really matter who beats who at Summer Slam?

oh hell yes it does. If Cena beats Lesnar AGAIN. Then wtf.....Lesnar gets pretty much owned in every match since his "return" yet is somehow capable of ending the streak at wrestlemania?

In fact, what a spit in the face to Undertaker since Lesnar's first match back is against cena and Cena wins? WrestleMania Phenom Undertaker character should be more difficult to beat than Super Cena.

I've never understood the poor booking WWE has done with Lesnar since his return. they hype him every match to be this big badass monster who is unstoppable, but he loses just about every one. Except for the streak.

 

[futballiscool]

I thought RAW from three weeks ago was the best one in a long time but the past two have been even better. Last Monday Night was a great RAW

I love the Ambrose/Rollins feud. This is the best storyline they've had in ages. Rollins is one of their best workers and Amrbose is "Attitude era" good on the mic. Ambrose has a SCSA/CM Punk/Roddy Piper type charisma. He's nowhere near their level yet, but there's something there you can't teach

Rusev/Swagger is off to a great start. I love the Zeb face turn. He always seemed more like your misguided, behind the times Grandpa than an actual xenophobic racist. "We The People" as a face chant is going to be epic.

Jericho/Wyatt has potential. A legend getting over a future star. They're both great on the mic.

I love Cesaro showing a mean streak. They need to cement his heel status since he's with Heyman.

Fandango and Ziggler can be a great undercard match at the PPV. I love them putting any type of storyline behind it to make a future match seem more important. Ziggler should obviously be higher up the card but that's a whole other issue.

They set up logical feuds for the entire card. Solid booking..

I really like where the product is going right now

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

I thought RAW from three weeks ago was the best one in a long time but the past two have been even better. Last Monday Night was a great RAW

I love the Ambrose/Rollins feud. This is the best storyline they've had in ages. Rollins is one of their best workers and Amrbose is "Attitude era" good on the mic. Ambrose has a SCSA/CM Punk/Roddy Piper type charisma. He's nowhere near their level yet, but there's something there you can't teach

Rusev/Swagger is off to a great start. I love the Zeb face turn. He always seemed more like your misguided, behind the times Grandpa than an actual xenophobic racist. "We The People" as a face chant is going to be epic.

Jericho/Wyatt has potential. A legend getting over a future star. They're both great on the mic.

I love Cesaro showing a mean streak. They need to cement his heel status since he's with Heyman.

Fandango and Ziggler can be a great undercard match at the PPV. I love them putting any type of storyline behind it to make a future match seem more important. Ziggler should obviously be higher up the card but that's a whole other issue.

They set up logical feuds for the entire card. Solid booking..

I really like where the product is going right now

Great avatar BTW

 

[johnson]

Emma got booted for stealing an IPad CASE? not the IPad...but a case??? She's as dumb in real life as her character was.

Zeb as a xenophobic racist was hilarious. It was one of the few things that pushed the PG rating a bit. I think the reality was half the fans though he was just that, but plenty agreed with every word he was saying. He def needs to stick with his immigration campaign since Rusev is kind of the perfect target.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

I hope this puts Jack Swagger over, he's one of those guys that really needs a push. Really one of the most talented guys on the roster, probably just as talented as Brock Lesnar if you look at his collegiate wrestling career. Big Jack Swagger fan!

 

[futballiscool]

Emma got booted for stealing an IPad CASE? not the IPad...but a case??? She's as dumb in real life as her character was.

Zeb as a xenophobic racist was hilarious. It was one of the few things that pushed the PG rating a bit. I think the reality was half the fans though he was just that, but plenty agreed with every word he was saying. He def needs to stick with his immigration campaign since Rusev is kind of the perfect target.

The update with Emma is that she's been reinstated by the WWE. Her version yesterday was that she bought a bunch of things at Walmart's self checkout lane and forgot to scan one of the items. I don't know how that turned into a big deal and an arrest but it might be true if they've already rehired her.

I agree Zeb's hilarious. That's why I think he'll work as a face. My parents were born in one of the countries he's targeted in anti-immigration rants and I still chant We the People every chance I get!

 

[futballiscool]

Great avatar BTW

I hope it's not a fluke and they keep up the high quality RAWs. I remember in the attitude era they needed a strong year before the ratings really picked up again.


About Bo..... He's becoming one of the highlights of the show for me already..

Not compare him to a legend this quickly but I'm seeing some WCW Jericho in his act

 

[Louie26]

oh hell yes it does. If Cena beats Lesnar AGAIN. Then wtf.....Lesnar gets pretty much owned in every match since his "return" yet is somehow capable of ending the streak at wrestlemania?

In fact, what a spit in the face to Undertaker since Lesnar's first match back is against cena and Cena wins? WrestleMania Phenom Undertaker character should be more difficult to beat than Super Cena.

I've never understood the poor booking WWE has done with Lesnar since his return. they hype him every match to be this big badass monster who is unstoppable, but he loses just about every one. Except for the streak.

Really can't argue these points.

 

[wildturkey]

I hope it's not a fluke and they keep up the high quality RAWs. I remember in the attitude era they needed a strong year before the ratings really picked up again.


About Bo..... He's becoming one of the highlights of the show for me already..

Not compare him to a legend this quickly but I'm seeing some WCW Jericho in his act

That Jericho video reminded me...I miss Ralphus

 

[anotheridiot]

I am guessing the prognosis on Bryan is pretty bad. Neither WWE or Jericho wanted a return this soon, but they went back to an old favorite to get the fans screaming.

wonder how long the bella stays with Bryan if his career is over. Sounds like this injury is kinda like what put edge out of the sport. WWE would probably keep him around as a commentator or maybe he will be a valet if he cant wrestle anymore, but they clearly felt the need to fill a hole with jericho and miz.

 

[johnson]

Has Lesnar really lost that much recently? I think he beat HHH two out of three times, ended the streak, beat Big Show, and lost to Cena.

I do agree to have him come back and promptly lose to anyone after ending The Streak would be terrible writing.

 

[OregonDucks]

I foresee Luke Harper taking control of the Wyatt family as Bray wyatt starts to climb towards the main event.

Just seems Harper is starting to get a lot of attention.

 

[iowajerms]

Shaemas vs Del Rio on Smackdown for US Championship.

 

[iowajerms]

Sheamas and Del Rio needs to be a Battleground match. They do a good job together.

 

[UK Cowboy]

I have a theory on why they put the belt on Cena. When DB comes back, Cena gives him a shot at the title right off the bat. The Authority costs Bryan the match, Cena turns Heel and becomes the poster boy for what HHH thinks the Champ should look like, setting up a No DQ at Wrestlemania, which Cena wins with help. By the following year, it's a Heel Cena vs a ready for prime time Roman Reigns for the Title. Then, eventually, Cena turns back. Would set up 3 crazy high rating Wrestlemanias

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Classy move by Paige congratulating AJ after her win