Monday Night RAW - August 3rd, 2015

[sam_elmendorf]

Raw Five-Point Preview: Aug. 3, 2015

A storm is coming to Raw, and its name is Brock Lesnar.

The last time we saw The Beast Incarnate on WWE television, he sparked a melee with The Undertaker that was so intense, it required the intervention of nearly the entire WWE locker room and local law enforcement, who detained The Anomaly and escorted him from the arena. Now, two weeks later, Lesnar is confirmed to be at Raw. What do The Beast and his vocal advocate, Paul Heyman, have planned for Monday night’s hottest show?

What chaos will Brock Lesnar unleash?

Two weeks after trading punches with The Undertaker in one of the wildest fistfights the WWE Universe has ever witnessed, Brock will be live on Raw — an inevitability that no doubt has The Authority bracing for impact.

Will Lesnar and his advocate, Paul Heyman, address the melee that had Lesnar removed from Raw in restraints? Might The Anomaly send a bold message to his SummerSlam opponent just 20 days before their WrestleMania 30 rematch? Whatever Lesnar has planned, The Deadman will surely be watching.

Has Kevin Owens made a mistake by provoking Cesaro?

In an exclusive interview with Michael Cole on WWE.com, Kevin Owens claimed that the reason he’s been targeting Cesaro in recent weeks is simple: He doesn’t want The Swiss Superman to take his “spotlight.”

However, on Thursday’s SmackDown, Cesaro actually pinned K.O. in the night’s tag team main event, proving that Owens’ underhanded sneak attacks haven’t fazed the former United States Champion.

Owens will likely seek to retaliate against Cesaro on Raw, but will the end result mirror what we saw as SmackDown went off the air — with The King of Swing triumphant?

Has Seth Rollins broken more than Cena’s nose?

Showing undeniable tenacity in his United States Championship defense against Seth Rollins on Raw, The Champ fought through a broken nose to defeat The Architect via submission — a victory that was testament to Cena’s “Never Give Up” mantra.

However, in the wake of Cena’s severe nasal fracture, The Champ’s future remains unclear. When will we see Cena in a WWE ring again? Despite losing that incredible match, did Rollins actually defeat Cena in the long-term, putting the fighting champion on the shelf? If so, how might that inability to compete affect Cena psychologically? Stay tuned as more details on the Cenation leader’s condition emerge.

Which tandem will challenge The Prime Time Players?

On SmackDown, The Lucha Dragons and Los Matadores defeated The New Day and The Ascension, surely bringing both of the masked teams closer to The Prime Time Players’ WWE Tag Team Championships. Yet who is more deserving of an opportunity for Titus O’Neil & Darren Young’s titles? That was the question after SmackDown’s Eight-Man Tag Team Match, when Kalisto & Sin Cara argued with Diego & Fernando backstage during an interview with WWE.com. Hopefully, we’ll get a clearer sense of the true pecking order in WWE’s tag team division on Raw.

Can Neville vanquish Stardust’s supervillainy?

In a conflict ripped straight out of a comic book, Neville and Stardust seem to be rocketing toward an explosive collision, as WWE’s most notorious face-painted fiend continues his mind games with The Man That Gravity Forgot, goading the caped wonder into becoming his “hero” and urging the WWE Universe to “embrace the strange.” Stardust’s dastardly antics show no sign of stopping, and it seems that Neville is the only one who can silence The Prince of Dark Matter once and for all. Will an arrow, red or otherwise, soon pierce the icy heart of this interdimensional nightmare? Tune in Monday night at 8/7 C on USA Network — same Raw time, same Raw channel.

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[Spedizzo]

:zzz:

I have a feeling that the next two weeks of Raw up until the Raw before Summerslam will be very blah.

[Nash Diesel]

This week should be really good. I'm curious as to Cena's status for Summerslam. I assume he SHOULD be cleared but you never know. Cena heals faster than any wrestler EVER so I wouldn't be shocked if he came out looking like he did prior to the break lol.

[Bill Casey]

Cena's nose looks like the inside of professional wrestlers' bodies...

[Kneeneighbor]

This week should be really good. I'm curious as to Cena's status for Summerslam. I assume he SHOULD be cleared but you never know. Cena heals faster than any wrestler EVER so I wouldn't be shocked if he came out looking like he did prior to the break lol.

Worse comes to worse they give him a Cody Rhodes mask. He's not missing any time for this.

[sam_elmendorf]

He was pulled from weekend shows and tonight. Possibly this weeks weekend shows too. Cesaro replaced him at all the shows he was pulled from.

[Jay Hinchey]

Also will begin with a 10 bell salute for Rowdy Roddy Piper.

[mth]

Looking forward to progress on the Stardust/Neville and Wyatts/Reigns fronts, eager to see big Roman back after a Reigns-free week last week (was like a week without sunshine). And other stuff.

[VHS]

http://giant.gfycat.com/IncomparableHonoredHogget.gif

[VHS]

I still can't believe he's gone. :(

[Atty]

Piper was the best.

[Atty]

Emma was far too cute in that Hot Rod shirt. I may have to propose.

[Karate Piper]

Excuse me fellas, I have something in my eye. Again.

[VHS]

Fuuuck, Cena's nose. :barf:

Fans chanting "thank you, Rollins." Pricks.

[Karate Piper]

He should rename the running knee to the Schnoz Buster.

[Bill Casey]

Wow...
That crowd, man...

[VHS]

As a fellow Bay Area man... I say fuck those fans. :no:

[TheRockSays]

hot crowd... keep 'em up.

[MervKlitschko]

The nose break was probably the best thing that could have happened to this feud.

[D3us]

Fans are actually being horrible, cheering for a guy whose nose got broken. Thats messed up.

[Atty]

THANK YOU ROLLINS!

[Karate Piper]

Cena looks like an old time boxer now.

[Jordo]

You know what. As irritating as Cena can be its kinda interesting that whoever he fueds with becomes an instant tweener. I kinda dig it

[MervKlitschko]

At Summerslam, John Cena, I challenge you to a Nose On A Pole match!!

[MervKlitschko]

Wasn't this already announced??

[Tainted Eclipse]

WHY DO THIS MATCH AFTER THEY WRESTLED FOR 20 MINUTES WITH A CLEAN ENDING

[Atty]

So much for Seth as champion.

[Bill Casey]

Has to be Cena winning it...
The following PPV forces the champion to defend both titles...
That puts Cena at a disadvantage...


Either that, or Sheamus cashes in...

[Percussion]

Makes you wonder what level of injury it would take for fans to feel sympathy for Cena.

If any.

[TimeSplitter]

Please be Brock

[MervKlitschko]

Gee I hope this open challenge isn't a joke opponent

[Tainted Eclipse]

hey cool a world title match on raw

[Jordo]

Is there any chance Brock takes the open challenge?

[Karate Piper]

Not holding my breath for this one.

[Atty]

Come on, Brock...

Answer the challenge. Come on.

[JT4104]

Pretty sure Seth leaves SummerSlam with both belts. Its the way to go, and no need for another Cena reign.

[virms]

Fuck 20 minutes without a commercial.

[MervKlitschko]

Pretty sure Seth leaves SummerSlam with both belts. Its the way to go, and no need for another Cena reign.

No, because Sheamus is gonna cash in after Cena wins.

[Jordo]

Let's say it is Brock, and he wins. You get Cena/Rollins for the US and Seth could go over, and get a much needed big win. Then you add the world title to Brock/Taker and it becomes even more epic

[Bill Casey]

Pretty sure Seth leaves SummerSlam with both belts. Its the way to go, and no need for another Cena reign.

No, Cena should take both belts at Summerslam...
Then lose both of them at Night of Champions when he's forced to defend both titles while Sheamus is hovering about like a vulture...

[Supernovametalstar]

Makes you wonder what level of injury it would take for fans to feel sympathy for Cena.

If any.

Broken leg like Sid, mayhaps?

[Atty]

No, Cena should take both belts at Summerslam...
Then lose both of them at Night of Champions when he's forced to defend both titles while Sheamus is hovering about like a vulture...

I love you.

Since this would be Cena's Flair win, him holding two belts high seems astoundingly fitting

[Bill Casey]

Neville should qualify...

[TheRockSays]

maybe Daniel Bryan dropped 10 lbs?

[Jordo]

YES fucking awesome. This should be brilliant

[MervKlitschko]

This match should be OUTSTANDING

[Atty]

I love Seth

[Bill Casey]

http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2013/05/adrianneville_1_full_20130304.png VS. http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2014/06/sethrollins_1_full_20140623.png

[VHS]

Michael Cole just called Neville the first NXT champion... fucking Cole.

[sam_elmendorf]

Stardust for the shenanigans!

[TimeSplitter]

Hot Damn this'll be good!

[VHS]

http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2013/05/adrianneville_1_full_20130304.png VS. http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2014/06/sethrollins_1_full_20140623.png

I love what you do.

[Atty]

The under six foot thing gave me the hope that Bryan was fixed. :(

[Bill Casey]

Kalisto would have been good as well...

[MervKlitschko]

The under six foot thing gave me the hope that Bryan was fixed. :(

As awesome as it would be to see him, there's no way they would have him show up out of nowhere. They need ratings and not announcing ahead of time him would be a bad move.

[TheRockSays]

this match is going to be awesome. but because they let Rollins talk for 17 minutes, the match is going probably going to get like 3 commercial breaks to make up for it.

[Karate Piper]

Commercials suck

[Bill Casey]

Must. Buy. Everything. In Front of Me.

[VHS]

Neville's going to kill himself one of these days. All he does are suicide dives! :lol:

[Jordo]

What's up with the ropes in that one corner? Are they always like that and I've never noticed or what?

[JT4104]

Cool with Neville...was holding out hope for Balor.

[TheRockSays]

Cool with Neville...was holding out hope for Balor.
there was a secret 3rd caveat that you couldn't be devilishly handsome.......

[Bill Casey]

Jamie Noble!

[MervKlitschko]

Jamie Noble!

I was honestly expecting either Noble or Mercury

[Jordo]

Pretty cool way to take the inverted hurricanrana in a safer way that still looks good

[MervKlitschko]

God Neville and Ceraso as a Tag Team could have some awesome spots.

[Jordo]

What a fucking nearfall

[VHS]

Holy shit I thought that was 3!!! :hyper:

[MervKlitschko]

Damn technically that was 3.

[sam_elmendorf]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Atty]

That rollup was the best false finish since the HHH Tombstone.

[MervKlitschko]

Jesus WHAT a fucking nearfall

[TheRockSays]

what an awesome TV match. Balls to the walls with two of the most agile athletes you have. and a hot crowd. I LOVE WRESTLING.

[MervKlitschko]

Fuck the SJ fans for telling Neville to go for it one more time.

HEEL TURN!!!

[Atty]

Christ

I didn't even see the foot. Holy shit.

[sam_elmendorf]

Cash In! Come on!

[VHS]

Outstanding match there. Both guys just showed WHY they the future of WWE. Fuuuucking hell. http://i.imgur.com/a69jDH2.jpg

[Jordo]

The foot on the rope was pretty unique to. The angle and the way he got it. Great great match

[TheRockSays]

aaaaaaaand we're right back to your regularly scheduled zzzzzzzzzz...

[G-Fresh]

That Pedigree was brutal.

[MervKlitschko]

45 Minutes and only 2 wrestlers have wrestled.

Hey, let's shove 10 more of them in a 6 minute spot fest.

[DaSaintFan]

Damn technically that was 3.

The ref's arm hit the mat for 3, the hand didn' t.. that had to be one of the best false finished they've done... Ever.

[Jordo]

That Pedigree was brutal.

A great sell fucking makes that move and Neville gave us one.

[Jordo]

The ref's arm hit the mat for 3, the hand didn' t.. that had to be one of the best false finished they've done... Ever.

I honestly thought we were going to get a Jericho style title win there.

[Atty]

The foot on the rope was pretty unique to. The angle and the way he got it. Great great match


The foot on the rope was perfect because Seth didn't put it there. Neville did without realizing. He had him beat. Brilliance.

[MervKlitschko]

45 Minutes and only 2 wrestlers have wrestled.

Hey, let's shove 10 more of them in a 6 minute spot fest.

And put 2 more on commentary!

[JT4104]

Xavier better take out Torito at some point.

[Bill Casey]

http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2013/09/LM1_1_full_20130930.pnghttp://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2013/09/LM2_1_full_20130930.pnghttp://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2014/09/kalisto_1_full_20140926.pnghttp://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2014/09/sincara_1_full_20140926.png VS. http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2014/12/kofikingston_1_full_20141210.pnghttp://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2014/12/bige_1_full_20141210.pnghttp://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2015/01/konnor_1_full_20150108.pnghttp://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2015/01/viktor_1_full_20150108.png

[MervKlitschko]

This tag team division is going SAWFT

[Supernovametalstar]

The foot on the rope was perfect because Seth didn't put it there. Neville did without realizing. He had him beat. Brilliance.

That's also the story of the match. He kept trying for the Red Arrow, let the crowd goad him into a second one and that never works, let the emotion overwhelm him and didn't go for another immediate cover. Coupled with that almost 3 count and that was a lot better match than we normally get from this type of heel champion (from what I can recall).

[VHS]

Having Los Matadores and Ascension around really doesn't do the tag division any favors. They're worth nothing.

[Jordo]

New Day seems to be having a fucking blast and that's why they're over/have heat however you want to word it.

You can always tell when guys are having fun and it makes a huge difference

[Bill Casey]

Having Los Matadores and Ascension around really doesn't do the tag division any favors. They're worth nothing.

Los Matadores are great in scramble matches...

[Eddie Brock]

"Commentary again? I'm glad that you're fighting champions!" :lol:

[TheRockSays]

Cole didn't even know Conor's name...... that's when you know you're the shits

[MervKlitschko]

Ummmm how did the ref not see Kofi put his hand on the rope during that pin???

[Tainted Eclipse]

damn good first hour

[Supernovametalstar]

So...how long before Charlotte attacks Paige? I'm not sensing a friendly vibe when she's around.

[JT4104]

Wonder what the point of bringing up the Ascension was?

[sam_elmendorf]

Gawd Paige is hawt!!!!!!!!!!

[Supernovametalstar]

Ummmm how did the ref not see Kofi put his hand on the rope during that pin???

I thought it was under the rope to point at the PTP , which should have forced a break also, but, meh ; )

[Clive Plasma]

Gawd Paige is hawt!!!!!!!!!!

I really don't get the obsession over Paige...

[VHS]

Alicia :heart:

Accompanied by...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkzhznxSlOs

[sam_elmendorf]

She's just really hot to me!

[sam_elmendorf]

I find Becky hot too!

[Clive Plasma]

God The Bellas are fucking awful... just so bad. The way they stand and talk in the inset video is like they're trying to promote a porn channel, flopping their heads about from side to side like a bunch of idiots.

[TheRockSays]

team names is just textbook overwriting

[Bill Casey]

http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2015/06/beckylynch_1_full_20150603.pnghttp://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2014/07/charlotte_1_full_20140709.png VS. http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2014/03/briebella_1_full_20140317.pnghttp://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2014/03/nikkibella_1_full_20140317.png

[Karate Piper]

I really don't get the obsession over Paige...
I never understood the attraction to Trish Stratus. She looked awful to me.
to each his own.

[Bill Casey]

Charlotte vs. Nikki for Summerslam...

[Karate Piper]

I find Becky hot too!
Becky IS so hot.

[JT4104]

Still have issues with Charlotte/Becky having to slow down so the Bellas can keep up.

[Morrison]

I never understood the attraction to Trish Stratus. She looked awful to me.
to each his own.

you have shitty standards for women.

[Jordo]

God The Bellas are fucking awful... just so bad. The way they stand and talk in the inset video is like they're trying to promote a porn channel, flopping their heads about from side to side like a bunch of idiots.

I think Nikki is pretty damn good in the ring to be honest. I'd say she's really underrated but I'm not sure exactly what other people think of her ring work

[VHS]

I think Nikki is pretty damn good in the ring to be honest. I'd say she's really underrated but I'm not sure exactly what other people think of her ring work

The thing w/ the Bellas is the only thing that sticks up is Nikki's ring work. Everything else is a wasteland. No charisma, no character, no mic skills... they suck.

[sam_elmendorf]

I wish everyone that applied the figure four would do it in such a ways as to not make it obvious that they are going to get a boot in the ass to block it.

[Jordo]

You'd think the one married to Daniel Bryan would be the ring general but nope. It's Nikki and her crazy stiff offense.

*insert boner joke here*

[Clive Plasma]

I think Nikki is pretty damn good in the ring to be honest. I'd say she's really underrated but I'm not sure exactly what other people think of her ring work

She's OK. It's going over old ground again though isn't it when this comes up. None of this from their side makes any sense in terms of their backstory / previous feuds, especially during this title reign of Brie's.

On the mic they are plain awful, there's no conviction in anything they say and I have no reason to care for them. The roster would be better off without them.

[Jordo]

I really don't get the obsession over Paige...

I mean if pale raven haired girls are your thing then Paige is a ten. I'd take her or Becky over Trish any day if we're just talking straight up looks.

Hell I'd take em on ring work too

[VHS]

RAW's wrestling hasn't been this good in a long long time. :yes:

[Miotch]

If you would 'take' a woman based on ring work straighten out your priorities.

[Karate Piper]

you have shitty standards for women.
This comment shall go unappreciated.

[Miotch]

No. It was appreciated.

[MervKlitschko]

I'm sorry but the Figure 8 is such a stupid name.

And speaking of stupid names, The Submission Sorority? Why not just call themselves the SS Squad

[Jordo]

If you would 'take' a woman based on ring work straighten out your priorities.

Yes Miotch that's exactly what I meant.

Although a girl being good at what she does is super attractive too

[Jordo]

I'm sorry but the Figure 8 is such a stupid name.

And speaking of stupid names, The Submission Sorority? Why not just call themselves the SS Squad

I was just talking to Newf about the figure eight thing. I mean I totally get it and the logic behind it but its just shitty.

[Bill Casey]

Although a girl being good at what she does is super attractive too

Success is sexy...
Failure not so much...

[Atty]

Don't tease Ronda/Sasha. I can't let Sasha die.

[VHS]

Not a fan of the diva team names they've come up w/... Team Bad... Submission Sorority... Team Bella... eh. But goddamn the diva wrestling has been outstanding lately. :yes:

[VHS]

Don't tease Ronda/Sasha. I can't let Sasha die.


I would stand in front of a freight train for Sasha.

[sam_elmendorf]

Submission Sorority is actually pretty good compared to other names for the Divas.

[sam_elmendorf]

I would stand in front of a freight train for Sasha.

See, I think Sasha is cute, but she's not as cute or sexy to me as Paige or Becky. I wouldn't throw any of them out of my bed mind you. Except Tamina!

[Supernovametalstar]

Not a fan of the diva team names they've come up w/... Team Bad... Submission Sorority... Team Bella... eh. But goddamn the diva wrestling has been outstanding lately. :yes:

Submission Sorority has too many syllabus and doesn't roll off the tongue. I say they get another member and call themselves The Four Destroyers.

[Jordo]

See, I think Sasha is cute, but she's not as cute or sexy to me as Paige or Becky. I wouldn't throw any of them out of my bed mind you. Except Tamina!

Racist

[sam_elmendorf]

She's a man baby!

[Jordo]

Miz just made me realize if a kilt isn't plaid its just a skirt

[MervKlitschko]

I think it would be good to let Miz win the IC title so he can fuck off like all the other previous IC champs.

[Karate Piper]

Miz- Straight to DVD movie star.

[MervKlitschko]

So now Owens is just another heel sucking up to other heels.

They really dropped the ball with him. All of his shtick sounds dumb since he doesn't win.

[lotjx]

Why anyone had hope for Owens when he was feuding with Cena right away is amazing to me? Have you seen this show in the last eight years?

[Jordo]

So now Owens is just another heel sucking up to other heels.

They really dropped the ball with him. All of his shtick sounds dumb since he doesn't win.

He's great on the mic and in the ring and HHH loves him. He'll be fine

[TimeSplitter]

Agreed. Bad taste in DVDs= heat

I just want the Owens/Cesaro feud to have multiple 20-30 minute matches. With Summerslqm being 4 hours, they can give it to them.

[Jordo]

Ahahahahahaha Miz's face

[Percussion]

Love this feud.

[Jordo]

Cesaro's shirt must be really well made. High quality buttons

[JT4104]

Despite screwing up with Owens in my eyes, this Owens/Cesaro thing is kinda fun.

[MervKlitschko]

Anyone else pretty sure Ronda shows up at Summerslam?

[MervKlitschko]

I love everything about Rusev

[lotjx]

So, dropping names is now news worthy on the main page. Jesus.

[Supernovametalstar]

Still love Henry's intro.

[Bill Casey]

They screwed up nothing with Owens...
That's how Wyatt's feud with Cena should have gone...

Bray should have won the first match decisively...
The second match should have been a Cena win, but an absolute post match massacre...
And then Cena finally gets a decisive victory in the blowoff...

That's how a feud with the biggest face in the company should go...
The best thing they've done is have Rusev and Owens beat Cena in the initial encounter...
It put Cena in the underdog position where he suddenly had something to overcome...

[Bill Casey]

http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2014/02/alexanderrusev_1_full_20140224.png VS. http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2013/11/markhenry_1_full_20131127.png

Did a match just happen?

[Supernovametalstar]

The best thing they've done is have Rusev and Owens beat Cena in the initial encounter...
..

Considering that Cena in himself is a championship, not a bad thing.

[Bill Casey]

JBL has a new show called Soapy Surprise...

[TheRockSays]

weird moans and winds over Bray's promo's make them much better.

[Karate Piper]

I thought Swerved got canceled

[Karate Piper]

Just like Netflix

[lotjx]

What kills him is there no need for Cena to have the US title if they are going to possibly wipe it out at SummerSlam.

[MervKlitschko]

What the hell Sheamus, just cuz you have a beard doesn't mean you can sneak into creepy bearded guy's vignette.

[Jordo]

Well Ryder's music means I'm going to bed

[VHS]

Barrett's music means one thing... Barrett's losing.

[Supernovametalstar]

I still dig Ryder. Don't know why. I hope he stays around for another 20 years.

[Bill Casey]

http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2015/05/kingbarrett_1_full_20150513.png VS. http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2014/04/zackryder_1_full_20140404.png

[Newf]

Something about Sheamus being in that Wyatt promo tripped me out. I always felt like those promos emanated from an alternate dimension or something. Did Sheamus have to travel through a wormhole to get there?

[MervKlitschko]

Barrett Vs Ryder? Never thought I'd say this but there's too much wrestling tonight.

[Bill Casey]

Something about Sheamus being in that Wyatt promo tripped me out. I always felt like those promos emanated from an alternate dimension or something. Did Sheamus have to travel through a wormhole to get there?

I want someone to walk in on them and turn on the lights...

[Beer-Belly]

He's great on the mic and in the ring and HHH loves him. He'll be fine

:yes:

He's a heel being a heel. You aren't supposed to like him.

[Jordo]

:yes:

He's a heel being a heel. You aren't supposed to like him.

Maybe I have too much faith in some if the guys. I think some of the guys work the smart fans by being "bad" . could just be me being a WWE supporter or a glass half full guy but it makes me enjoy the shows more

[MervKlitschko]

One of my favorite storylines was always Kurt Angle's undefeated streak and how it all just happened organically. They don't let guys develop like that now. It's hard to build someone up if you're gonna feed them to the wolves immediately.

[Bill Casey]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9Iy8QuPkZE

Undertaker pins Lesnar in a 2-on-1 handicap match. Taker just keeps winning no matter how many times they restart it...

[MervKlitschko]

Heyman makes me tingly "down there"

[DaSaintFan]

And yet again, this proves that Heyman is brilliant... This is the match that is "Too big for Wrestlemania!"...

[Atty]

THE MATCH TOO BIG FOR WRESTLEMANIA!


Wait, isn't that Austin/Brock?

[Bill Casey]

THE MATCH TOO BIG FOR WRESTLEMANIA!


Wait, isn't that Austin/Brock?
That was the match too big for Monday Night RAW...

[MervKlitschko]

Heyman could make me excited about Curt Hawkins/Orlando Jordan

[Newf]

Heyman makes me tingly "down there"

I'm flaccid. :\ Maybe I'm defective, but this match does NOTHING for me. Divas are no longer the piss-break. Heyman/Brock segments are, for me at least.

[Supernovametalstar]

There should be no way or reason for Undertaker to win this. But I fear he will :(

[LoveFuryEnergyPassion]

Does anyone know what Heyman said in another language just then? He said it before during the Invasion angle and it was played in the Survivor Series 2001 opening video. Could never understand what he was saying, but now I know its in another language.

[MervKlitschko]

I'm flaccid. :\ Maybe I'm defective, but this match does NOTHING for me. Divas are no longer the piss-break. Heyman/Brock segments are, for me at least.

They make a pill for that

[Bill Casey]

You should really pee during the commercial breaks...

[MervKlitschko]

So no one else is allowed to wrestle in the Divas division aside from these 9?

[Bill Casey]

http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2014/04/paige_1_full_20140411.png VS. http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2015/06/naomi_1_full_20150615.png

[Chitown847]

Does anyone know what Heyman said in another language just then? He said it before during the Invasion angle and it was played in the Survivor Series 2001 opening video. Could never understand what he was saying, but now I know its in another language.

You don't recognize it from Boondock saints? SHAME

"In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti."
Means "In the name of the father, of the son, and the Holy Spirit" roughly

[Bill Casey]

So no one else is allowed to wrestle in the Divas division aside from these 9?

Layla and Natalya deserve spots...
The others... meh...

[Morrison]

So now Owens is just another heel sucking up to other heels.

They really dropped the ball with him. All of his shtick sounds dumb since he doesn't win.
no.

[Supernovametalstar]

More Sasha, please :)

[mth]

Layla and Natalya deserve spots...
The others... meh...

Layla retired.

[Rancid_Planet]

Just got home. Did I miss anything good?

[Bill Casey]

Layla retired.
Okay...
And Natalya's busy...

So we're not missing anything...

[LoveFuryEnergyPassion]

You don't recognize it from Boondock saints? SHAME

"In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti."
Means "In the name of the father, of the son, and the Holy Spirit" roughly

Thanks for the answer. :)

I was pretty drunk when I saw Boondocks Saints, so all I remember is a cat splattered on a wall and Willem Dafoe in drag writhing around on a bathroom floor.

[Slutty McWhoreface]

Gotta love JBL being told to hold up flash cards with the $9.99 info on it... I know that they do that for the slower fans like Morrison, but it's insulting.

[Bill Casey]

If anything the other divas (Cameron, Eva, Rosa, etc) should go back to NXT and develop...
Sara Del Rey would be there to work with them...

[Supernovametalstar]

Layla retired.


What? Nooooo! I wanted her to make the decade mark :(

[mth]

Okay...
And Natalya's busy...

So we're not missing anything...
Exactly. They've basically got an angle that uses all the active available divas. Sure beats the old thing where they were just swapping out an opponent for the champ in meaningless title feuds.

[Karate Piper]

Thanks for the answer. :)

I was pretty drunk when I saw Boondocks Saints, so all I remember is a cat splattered on a wall and Willem Dafoe in drag writhing around on a bathroom floor.
Never seen this movie. And now I don't think I ever will.

[Karate Piper]

Just got home. Did I miss anything good?
Layla retired.

[Atty]

What? Nooooo! I wanted her to make the decade mark :(

A decade's older than Vince likes his divas

[Rancid_Planet]

Layla retired.
Again?

[Atty]

I love how Ambrose is chewing bubblegum after spitting out his bubblegum.

[Karate Piper]

Again?
Reretired

[Bill Casey]

I love how Ambrose is chewing bubblegum after spitting out his bubblegum.

He's all out of ass...

[Bill Casey]

http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2014/06/deanambrose_1_full_20140627.pnghttp://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2013/08/randyorton_2_full_20130807.pnghttp://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2015/01/romanreigns_1_full_20150108.png VS. http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2015/03/braywyatt_1_full_20140404.pnghttp://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2015/04/sheamus_1_full_20150409.pnghttp://www.wwe.com/f/styles/superstar_small/public/talent/profile/2015/01/lukeharper_1_full_20150108.png

[Supernovametalstar]

Goddamn, Reigns looked like he really messed him up. I like it!

[Slutty McWhoreface]

I wish Austin would take live calls on his podcast... I'd love for someone to call in and say: " Yeah, Hey Steve... do you feel guilty for costing Piper his job now that he's dead? And do you think that played a part in stressing him out so bad that he had a heart attack?"

Yeah, I know that it didn't... but it would still be fucking funny to me.

I know that I would feel pretty shitty if I did some bitch shit to someone, and then they died soon thereafter.

I wonder if "Stone Cold" is even going to acknowledge Piper; offer any type of insincere condolences.

Doubtful.

[Percussion]

So how are those suboxone dosages goin?

[Slutty McWhoreface]

Because that's my opinion Percussion? Yeah... clearly the ramblings of a madman.

I know it's not a popular opinion, but I could care less.

Fuck Steve Austin.

[Percussion]

Just a question. You said you were having issues with your meds.

Sheesh.

[Supernovametalstar]

A good match for a main event. A good show.

[Beer-Belly]

Because that's my opinion Percussion? Yeah... clearly the ramblings of a madman.

I know it's not a popular opinion, but I could care less.

Fuck Steve Austin.

Calm the fuck down, dude.

[MervKlitschko]

A little part of me dies every time I listen to Austin' podcast and he shills the burger King Croissandwish

[virms]

Fuck sake did Paige get a boob job?

[Karate Piper]

Fuck sake did Paige get a boob job?
No. Just squoze together.

[virms]

Stone Cold is getting some tonight. Paige might as well just start squirting everywhere.

[Caito]

Never seen this movie. And now I don't think I ever will.



What the fuck?


Watch the Boondock Saints. Shit is epic.

[G-Fresh]

Although a girl being good at what she does is super attractive too

Yeah, like cooking dinner.

[Slutty McWhoreface]

Calm the fuck down, dude.
Don't tell me what to do whore.

I didn't know that you had the ability to discern tone via text.. did you see a bunch of exclamation marks in there?

[Slutty McWhoreface]

Yeah, like cooking dinner.
AMEN.

[Atty]

You think you can tell me what to do?

You think that you're better?

Fixed. ;)

[Slutty McWhoreface]

I want to drink your pee and eat your poop
Fixed. :naughty:

[Rip]

I wish Austin would take live calls on his podcast... I'd love for someone to call in and say: " Yeah, Hey Steve... do you feel guilty for costing Piper his job now that he's dead? And do you think that played a part in stressing him out so bad that he had a heart attack?"

Yeah, I know that it didn't... but it would still be fucking funny to me.

Wow.

You really are a bundle of fun aren't you?

[Jay Hinchey]

I almost don't know what to say about that. Stay classy McWhoreface.

Anyway good RAW tonight. Rollins/Neville for the WWE Title was so good and I thought for a moment Adrian had won before Seth got his foot on the rope. 6-Man was fun,Heyman's promo was excellent as always,and some good tributes to Hot Rod tonight. Thought the song they used was very fitting.

Got to see most of the Austin podcast with Paige before the stream started acting up a little bit at the end. It was pretty good,cool to hear her story how she got into the business.

[Beer-Belly]

Don't tell me what to do whore.

I didn't know that you had the ability to discern tone via text.. did you see a bunch of exclamation marks in there?

What are you even doing?

[G-Fresh]

DON'T TELL HIM WHAT TO DO!

[Beer-Belly]

Did you ever watch The Foot Fist Way, DVDA?

[Slutty McWhoreface]

Wow.

You really are a bundle of fun aren't you?I dunno... why don't you ask... your DAD!!! BURNNNNNN!!!!


I almost don't know what to say about that. Stay classy McWhoreface.

Anyway good RAW tonight. Rollins/Neville for the WWE Title was so good and I thought for a moment Adrian had won before Seth got his foot on the rope. 6-Man was fun,Heyman's promo was excellent as always,and some good tributes to Hot Rod tonight. Thought the song they used was very fitting.

Got to see most of the Austin podcast with Paige before the stream started acting up a little bit at the end. It was pretty good,cool to hear her story how she got into the business.I will
fight you in your face.

What are you even doing?will you be my friend?????

[Badger]

Just catching up now....Neville/Rollins was outstanding. Great back-and-forth with a neat foot-on-the-ropes spot as well. Puts Neville over as a big deal who can hang with Rollins. Was expecting Stardust interference but a clean win for Rollins is A-ok here.

[Rip]

I dunno... why don't you ask... your DAD!!! BURNNNNNN!!!!


He wouldn't be interested, although he would probably be somewhat concerned about the mental well-being of someone calling themselves 'Slutty McWhoreface.'

[NWo4LifeOr2Years]

God The Bellas are fucking awful... just so bad. The way they stand and talk in the inset video is like they're trying to promote a porn channel, flopping their heads about from side to side like a bunch of idiots.

Please tell me porn still isn't that bad.

[NWo4LifeOr2Years]

Oh, btw...

other than "thank you Rollins" for the Cena broken nose, which was hilarious... (What will the fans chant for a nice concussion like DB got? - just kidding, nobody wants anybody to get hurt, especially an old cripple like me)...

the excellent Neville/Rollins match and Miz TV...

it really was a lame episode of RAW considering it was three weeks from SS...

no blowoff at the end..

no Authority...

two Divas match, with these awful 'teams', including the previously mentioned unwatchable Team Smella....

That equally awful tag team match with the three jabroni teams and New Day..

no Sting..no development at all in the Reigns /Wyatt fued (whatever is going on there)

Orton vs Sheamus is about as exciting as watching...Sheamus' beard grow.

what happened to Big Show and Miz?

and...where is Undertaker when you bring out (and waste) Brock Lessner?


and show the exact same Piper tribute twice?

Lame show over all.

[PurePlayer]

Anyone else notice when Paige said "brother" on the podcast and it got awkward.

[Spedizzo]

Why did Austin even interview Paige of all people? What has she done in the industry earn that right? Or is it even a right? I thought Austin only brought on "bigger" or "controversial" guests.

[Kure]

It was supposed to be Hogan, but he was a little bigger and more controversial than they would have liked.

[NWo4LifeOr2Years]

It was supposed to be Hogan, but he was a little bigger and more controversial than they would have liked.

You would've thought Aussie GM Shawn Michaels would've dropped by.

Paige isn't even out of her braces yet is she, or is that just English teeth?

[virms]

Yes Paige has those white English teeth everyone dreads.

[chatty]

TBH I don't mind Paige being the replacement and think its quite a good pick in some ways (I aint watched it yet) - on his podcast its just anybody who is interesting in wrestling but the specials between him and Jericho have all been main people thus far (Vince, HHH, Steph, Cena & Haymon) but tbh its good to get some of the lesser named talent on because its gives them a window to connect with the audience more and the newer talent needs every window they can get currently.

If they want to run them more often then eventually they will get lesser named stars so I think its better mixing it up now and having a good mixture of legends and newer wrestlers (or even older ones who aren't legends) - if Austin is a good interviewer (and from what ive seen/heard he is) then he should be able to make the majority of interviews interesting regardless.

That said I would have still put Hogan on and gve Austin the green light to go in on him but I of course understand why they didn't.

[The_Mike]

Anyone else notice when Paige said "brother" on the podcast and it got awkward.

Is this why the podcast has been pulled from the Network?

EDIT: It's back up now. :sherlock:

[JustDuett]

Is this why the podcast has been pulled from the Network?

I just pulled it up on the Network, I don't think it has been pulled.

[Spedizzo]

I didn't know Paige was Hogan's replacement, but still. They could have had someone else. I would be more interested in Natalya or Tamina who were in well-known wrestling families.... Paige was 3 years old when Austin was telling Jake Roberts to go thump his bibles.

If the interview was an interview just for the hell of it, then so be it, but it doesn't seem like one I will be interested in watching. I thought the whole premise of Austin's podcast on the network was that he would be asking off the record/shoot style questions. There really isn't anything of substance he can ask, nor would I be interested in - regarding Paige.

[Nash Diesel]

Raw was pretty good.

Neville v. Rollins. Great way to kick off the show, great match, I would say it was one of the best matches I've seen on Raw this year.

Heyman's promo, awesome. When are they not at least 4 out of 5 stars? The guy hasn't cut a bad promo in the 30+ years he's been in the biz.

I was impressed with the divas tag match. The Naomi/Paige match wasn't their best but it was good.

6-man tag main event was really good. Just a solid main event to end the show.

The Piper tribute vid was awesome, really sucks he's gone.

[PurePlayer]

Is this why the podcast has been pulled from the Network?

EDIT: It's back up now. :sherlock:

I am wondering if they edited that part out.

[JustDuett]

New edict from on high: The word "Brother" has now been outlawed in the WWE. Kane & Taker will be featured in a tag match at Survivor Series as the "Male relatives of Destruction". Man, what a ring to it!

If they have edited the podcast for a single word, that is an EXTREME overreaction...which makes me think Vince and Dunn would absolutely do it.
EDIT: I mean a word as useless as "brother". Obviously multiple words SHOULD be edited out if they get blurted out, but "brother"? Not so much.

[The_Mike]

I just pulled it up on the Network, I don't think it has been pulled.

It was definitely missing for a while this morning.

[sam_elmendorf]

Enjoyed Raw overall. Seth/Neville was insanely good. Both Divas matches were more than enjoyable. Got to see Paige 3 times (podcast included). MizTV was pretty good, loved Miz's little nod to Hot Rod. Got a little teary during the first showing of the tribute video, was all smiles during the second airing. Only thing I enjoyed during the tag match was PTP and Woods. Main event was more than watchable. I wonder though if Harper landed badly after going over the desk. Just seemed like he did.

The Paige podcast was great. She plays with her hair too much, but the stories were good. I didn't pick up on the "Austin's getting some tonight" vibes though. Was really nice that they talked about her 10 years in the industry and her growing up in the business. I think Paige is adorable, and she was just slightly nervous being interviewed by her hero, who she also once had a major crush on.

[Morrison]

I didn't know Paige was Hogan's replacement, but still. They could have had someone else. I would be more interested in Natalya or Tamina who were in well-known wrestling families.... Paige was 3 years old when Austin was telling Jake Roberts to go thump his bibles.

If the interview was an interview just for the hell of it, then so be it, but it doesn't seem like one I will be interested in watching. I thought the whole premise of Austin's podcast on the network was that he would be asking off the record/shoot style questions. There really isn't anything of substance he can ask, nor would I be interested in - regarding Paige.
then shut the fuck up and dont watch it then. jesus. she grew up in a carny wrestling family and had a documentary made about her and that family. but yeah, not interesting enough for a quick hour podcast.

[PurePlayer]

New edict from on high: The word "Brother" has now been outlawed in the WWE. Kane & Taker will be featured in a tag match at Survivor Series as the "Male relatives of Destruction". Man, what a ring to it!

If they have edited the podcast for a single word, that is an EXTREME overreaction...which makes me think Vince and Dunn would absolutely do it.
EDIT: I mean a word as useless as "brother". Obviously multiple words SHOULD be edited out if they get blurted out, but "brother"? Not so much.

It was more of the way she said it. It was in the Hogan tone and they were talking about Tough Enough at the time. Seemed pretty obvious to me. She also seemed flustered as soon as she realized it. That's how I took it.

[JustDuett]

It was more of the way she said it. It was in the Hogan tone and they were talking about Tough Enough at the time. Seemed pretty obvious to me. She also seemed flustered as soon as she realized it. That's how I took it.

No no, I wasn't insinuating anything about what you said. I understand the comment and her own reaction, and I can even understand that reaction if Hogan is "off limits" now.

I was reacting to how some of the decisions made in the last couple of weeks MAY be a tad overkill. It was a more tongue in cheek post about the train of thought that Vince & Co. selectively employ. Distancing themselves from Hogan now is perfectly understandable, but getting their panties in a bunch behind the scenes over an individual using 1 catchphrase just seems unnecessary.

[Spedizzo]

then shut the fuck up and dont watch it then. jesus. she grew up in a carny wrestling family and had a documentary made about her and that family. but yeah, not interesting enough for a quick hour podcast.

I don't give a shit if she grew up in the same shed that your parent's beat you in... compared to previous guests she is the odd one out.

And I am good one watching a "quick hour long Paige interview". :lol:

[Nash Diesel]

What's up with the way Kofi and Big E are clapping now that they're feuding with the PTP? Kofi comes down almost mocking Darren Young and Big E.....well I don't know what that dude is all about.

[Morrison]

I don't give a shit if she grew up in the same shed that your parent's beat you in... compared to previous guests she is the odd one out.

And I am good one watching a "quick hour long Paige interview". :lol:
who cares if she is the odd one out? your whole gripe is that she isnt interesting enough to be on the podcast at all, which you have no basis to make that claim on. you just look dumb.

and wht the fuck does that last sentence even mean?

[MikeHunt]

I didn't know Paige was Hogan's replacement, but still. They could have had someone else. I would be more interested in Natalya or Tamina who were in well-known wrestling families.... Paige was 3 years old when Austin was telling Jake Roberts to go thump his bibles.

If the interview was an interview just for the hell of it, then so be it, but it doesn't seem like one I will be interested in watching. I thought the whole premise of Austin's podcast on the network was that he would be asking off the record/shoot style questions. There really isn't anything of substance he can ask, nor would I be interested in - regarding Paige.

So What's how old she was when austins star was rising got to do with anything.

i wasn't born when Star Wars came out so obviously I can't like it.
i wasn't born when the Beatles, the stones or elvis was about so I obviously can't go back and listen to them.

dont be so stupid.