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  RAW is Blogged: Back in Black
  By Luke Parks on September 30th, 2008

Pre-Show Notes:
As most of you know, I was not “here” last week, as Richard Gray filled in for me. Thank you Rich! He was right in that I haven’t missed a “scheduled” blog since I started writing here in 2006. I won’t delve too much into why I wasn’t here, just that I had a family emergency. Honestly, family is way more important than anything else. I’m sure those of you that have families know where I’m coming from. But, let’s move onto a higher note, the world of wrestling!

Mick Foley debuted on TNA this past Thursday. I’m a big fan of loyalty and people being loyal to a company or boss that brought you to the big time. That’s why I have a slight problem with Mick Foley going to TNA. It’s not like the Monday Night Wars used to be when going to the other company could be for better money and potential growth of the company. However, TNA is a sinking ship. The booking there is just horrendous. I’m not saying RAW and/or WWE is that much better but TNA is at a level that’s just pitiful. Mick Foley going over there won’t necessarily help them either. A change and new direction in booking could help them. Once again though, I have a small problem with Mick Foley turning his back on the company that made him. I’m not saying he should stay out for good and not work anywhere. I’m just saying you don’t turn your back on the company that brought you to the big time.

One thing my buddy noticed about the past few weeks is that it seems wrestling is just there. There’s nothing really that gets people excited unless you count the Jericho-Michaels feud which has taken too many twists & turns for me. I think the match order type is out of whack, with an Unsanctioned match happening later instead of in the early ones. Other than that, there’s not really much to get excited about. I mean, I don’t care to see Triple H bury Jeff Hardy. As much as I like the Undertaker, his feud with Vickie Guerrero doesn’t get me excited, not to mention I won’t be watching Smackdown unless I look it up on the internet. And on ECW, I just don’t get excited about Mike Knox or Mark Henry. TNA is something I attempted to watch this past Thursday (my first Thursday off in a while) and it still sucks although I’m glad Jeff Jarrett is back (as weird as that is to say). It’s like he said, wrestling is just “there” with nothing exciting or challenging to the creative staff. As we say amongst the team I coach, it’s like they’re “going through the motions.”

Enough of the chit chat, let’s get to RAW is Blogged!!!

RAW is Blogged:
RAW is LIVE from Minneapolis, Minnesota!!!

Match #1: Batista vs. Santino Marella
After a few announcements, the Animal BATISTA made his way down to the ring for the opening match. Santino then made his way down with Beth Phoenix. The Honk-A-Metter is at 6 weeks with 54 weeks to go. The Brain Barometer was pretty damn hilarious. Santino even got a joke in about the current, shitty economy. It wasn’t long before Batista hit the Batista Bomb for the win. Championship Buried: the Intercontinental.
Winner: Batista

After the match, Beth got on the ring apron and told Batista she wanted him. Then JBL delivered a clothesline from hell.

Backstage, Shawn Michaels said that he wouldn’t let Cade disrespect him again and that Jericho had six days until he took Jericho’s title. HBK then went on a guessing game concerning who his partner would be. He mentioned that Batista & him had some problems (finally they reiterate that) then he mentioned Hogan, Austin, and Bret Hart as potential partners.

This week’s “Did You Know” fact was about the different places the WWE wrestled last week. Hey, it’s not like they said they beat Monday Night Football in the ratings again.

Match #2: JTG vs. The Miz
Cryme Tyme made their way down to the ring to a nice ovation. They recapped Miz & Morrison making fun of Cryme Tyme’s parents on The Dirt Sheet. Funny stuff! These guys had a nice, competitive match. Morrison got up on the apron to distract JTG before Miz hit the Reality Check for the victory. These two teams seem like they’ve got good chemistry going right now. I hope they have a return match next week or on ECW with Shad & Morrison.
Winner: The Miz

Backstage, Jamie Noble was talking with Jillian about her awful singing voice. Then, Dolph Ziggler came up to introduce himself. Um, crappy name and I’ve already said that before but I felt it was worth repeating.

By the way, ECW is moving to 9PM on Tuesday nights from now on. That’s good. Now I can watch ECW and get to bed early. Damn, I sound like an old man!

Match #3: Jamie Noble & ??? vs. Paul & Katie Lea Burchill
As the Burchills were in the ring, Noble made his way down. William Regal & Layla came out, with Layla looking magnificent in all black. Mickie James turned out to be Noble’s partner, which is something I figured would happen. They had a pretty good match with good offense from the ladies. What I couldn’t get over was Noble getting Burchill, the male, to tap to an armbar, which is a simple move.
Winner: Jamie Noble

After the commercial, the Second Generation Sons were looking around for Kane. Kane basically told them to stay out of his way and he was going to see his good friend, Mikey Adamle.

Lance Cade came out and ran down Shawn Michaels. He talked about how Jericho was a great teacher, a great mentor and just better period.

Match #4: CM Punk, Rey Mysterio, Evan Bourne & Kofi Kingston vs. Second Generation Sons & Kane
This match was very exciting and fun. The spot with all 4 faces doing aerial moves was excellent. It reminded me of the old X Division and Cruiserweight matches we used to see. The heels controlled most of the match and worked over Punk’s leg. He did a great job selling that. Kofi got the hot tag and hit his “controlled frenzy” before Kane stopped him in his tracks for a chokeslam and the win.
Winner: Second Generation Sons & Kane

In-Ring Segment: Mike Adamle, Randy Orton, JBL, Batista
Mike Adamle came out and said that Kane had requested that the match between him and Rey Mysterio at No Mercy be for Rey’s mask. Since Kane won his match, he gets the stipulation. Basically, it’s the Kevin Nash-Rey Mysterio feud from WCW where Mysterio got beat and had to damask. If Rey loses his mask, I’ll be pissed. Randy Orton then came out and got on Adamle for letting Shane McMahon overrule him on Punk’s suspension. Orton said he would own the show when he returns. JBL then came out bitching about the money he’s lost from the economic downturn. Batista appeared and speared JBL. He said JBL’s week would go from bad to worse.

Backstage, Beth caught Santino talking on the phone with a girl. Santino told Beth she should be glad they don’t have a Fabulous-a-Meter because she would be down 22 years. That was funny.

They had another “Did You Know” factoid with it stating that more people watched RAW than TNT, Fox News, Nickelodeon, and some other channels. I think I will be calling bullshit on that factoid.

Match #5: Beth Phoenix & Jillian Hall vs. Candice Michelle & Kelly
I’ll put it to you this way. They didn’t have their usual horrible match. Beth Phoenix looked dominate as usual. However, if they don’t get her someone that can “hang” with her, it’s going to be a long year.
Winners: Beth Phoenix & Jillian Hall

Match #6: Deuce vs. The Great Char-lie
Deuce came out to get squashed. His opponent would be The Great Charlie, Charlie Haas dressed as the Great Khali. Runjin Sighn even came out with Haas! This was pretty hilarious. I enjoyed it even thought I had to watch Deuce and his terrible offense, well, defense. Haas got the win, minus his wig.
Winner: The Great Charlie

After the match, The Great Khali came out smiling. Haas put his hand out to shake Khali’s and Khali hit that spike that laid Haas out.

Main Event: Lance Cade & Chris Jericho vs. Shawn Michaels & ???
Cade & Jericho came out before the match and ran down Michaels. Jericho went through a few things he had planned to do to HBK during the match. HBK came out but not before running in to get his partner…TRIPLE H!!! The DX music hit and the crowd went nuts!!! Even though it was very predictable, it got the crowd going. Your typical tag match with the heels getting a crappy DQ by double teaming Michaels.
Winners: Shawn Michaels & Triple H via DQ

After the match, the heels got the ladder to double team Michaels before Triple H came in with a sledgehammer. Cade then was on the receiving end of a Sweet Chin Music and a Pedigree.

I give this RAW:
3 out of 4 ring posts
Being my first show back, I liked some stuff. It had too many tag matches for my taste. It would have been better if they did maybe a Triple Threat or Fatal-4-Way match.

“RAW is Blogged” Power Rankings
1. Chris Jericho
2. Triple H
3. Matt Hardy
4. Shelton Benjamin
5. Santino Marella
6. Shawn Michaels
7. JBL
8. Batista
9. The Big Show
10. Kane
Honorable Mention:
The Brian Kendrick, Rey Mysterio, Rhodes & DiBiase

“RAW is Blogged” Match of the Week
RAW: Live from London - April 23, 2007
John Cena vs. Shawn Michaels

“RAW is Blogged” YouTube Clip of the Week
Muhammad Hassan Eliminated from the Royal Rumble - http://youtube.com/watch?v=LT32JLIQq_M

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