By Luke Parks on April 7th, 2008
Pre-Show Notes:
Last week was probably the greatest wrestling moment I’ve ever been apart of. As I watched the segment, I tried to write what was going on but after thinking about it, I realized I was apart of wrestling history. This wasn’t a cheap funeral burying the memory of somebody. This wasn’t the return of Triple H. This wasn’t Vince McMahon being “blown up” at the end of RAW. This wasn’t some cheap sendoff they threw together at the last minute. This was Ric Flair’s Farewell. This was one of the greatest moments I’ve ever seen. They did the best job they could have done with this. The emotion that was shown overshadowed any emotional segment they’ve ever had. To see wrestlers crying touched my heart. This was truly an end of an era.
I wanted to write all of this last week but the blog was so long, I thought I’d include it this week. I’ve remembered Ric Flair since I was little and I always wanted to be him. I used to walk around, going “WOOOOOO!” and I almost got suspended from school for doing it to a teacher. Ric Flair was the guy I looked up to. His times in WCW in the late 90’s weren’t something great. When he returned to reform the Horsemen, I got chill bumps. When he came out after Survivor Series on RAW, I got even more chill bumps. Any time Flair talks, you know you’ll get something great. It’s not like some of these guys who cut a promo that’s good one time, then a few bad ones, then another good one. Flair always delivered in every aspect. To me, he’s the greatest of all time.
People have debated me on whether Hulk Hogan or Ric Flair was the greatest of all time. To me, it was cut & dry. Flair is a 16-time world champion. He earned every single one of them. He didn’t politick to get the belt. They put the belt on him because they knew he could make the money. Flair’s career lasted longer than Hogan’s and rightfully so. Flair was a better technician than Hogan. Honestly, it’s like comparing John Cena (Hogan) to Kurt Angle (Flair). Flair proved Sunday night he could still perform with the best of them. Yeah, Hogan had a lot of people behind him through Hulkamania but when it came to wrestling, promos, etc. Ric Flair is the man. To be the man, you’ve gotta beat the man…..WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
The Brothers of Destruction did a semi-reunion last week on Smackdown. One cool thing I wish would happen is if they won the WWE Tag Team Championships. I like seeing both of them having main titles and being on the same show, kind of. It’s like Matt & Jeff Hardy both holding singles titles, I like it.
Speaking of which, MVP and Matt Hardy had an excellent match last week on Smackdown. I saw a report of them “picking up where they left off” and I couldn’t agree more. I truly hope these two are the future of Smackdown whenever Undertaker retired and Batista steps to the side or goes to RAW. MVP and Matt Hardy just have a chemistry that works. They kind of remind me of Rock and Triple H. That may be a stretch but these two work really well together.
I don’t know how many of you watch it but this year’s Ultimate Fighter is a kickass show. I saw the premiere last week, along with UFC Fight Night, and I think this season will be the best yet. I encourage you to check it out. And now, it’s time for RAW is Blogged!!!
RAW is Blogged:
RAW started off with Silly Willy Regal introducing JBL as the new #1 Contender. My first thought was, WTF!? That was soon interrupted by Triple H, making his stake at the #1 Contender’s slot. He cracked a few jokes on Randy Orton and JBL. Regal then made a match pitting Triple H against JBL & Orton and if Triple H won, he would be placed in the match at Backlash. Oh yeah, like he’s going to lose. Decent way to start off RAW. I’m guessing John Cena will stick to filming his movie for the time being.
Val Venis jobbed to Oomanga. Funny to think Val is a former IC, World Tag Team, and European Champion.
They had a Divas Tag Team match with Melina & Jillian against Ashley & my fair lady, Mickie James. Mickie and Melina carried the match and Mickie ended up getting the win. Mickie’s got the Trish-finger-pointing down. Now, give her the belt. By the way, Michelle McCool won a pink chopper last week on Smackdown that wasn’t even pink. What the hell?
They recapped the farewell for Ric Flair from last week. That’s the fourth time I’ve seen it, not counting the times I watched it on YouTube.
By the way, we’ll see if anybody catches this, despite losing Saturday night to Kansas, Tyler Hansbrough is a fucking beast.
They plugged WrestleMania XXV from Houston, Texas. They’re promoting it a lot in advance!
After the break, we had a tag team match between London & Kendrick and Cade & Murdoch. Holy schnikeys! A tag team match! Pretty good match with these guys. Lawler kept referring to Trevor Murdoch’s tan. I don’t know why but he kept talking about it. London & Kendrick picked up their second win in a row, giving Cade & Murdoch their second loss in a row! I smell a push and a break up! London & Kendrick are the shit. Plain & simple.
Backstage, Randy Orton told JBL to stay out of his way. I’m thinking a Clothesline from Hell onto Orton to give Triple H the win!
Oh yeah, that Five-Dollar-Foot-Long Subway commercial still sucks.
They plugged ECW for tomorrow night and teased at CM Punk cashing it in to face Kane for the ECW title. Honestly, if that did happen, Punk would look like a complete douche bag.
After the commercial, it was time for the handicapped match between Triple H, Randy Orton, and JBL. They had a decent match. The finish came when Orton went for an RKO, got pushed into JBL, knocked him down, and turned back into a Pedigree for the win. Regal got into the ring to announce the Triple Threat match before John Cena interrupted. He came out and immediately sucked up to Triple H by talking about him going to Backlash. He ran his mouth some more and then tried to crack some crappy jokes about Randy Orton beating people. Use your imagination for that one. He then proposed a Fatal-4-Way for the title. Silly Willy said that he would offer the same deal for Cena: beat JBL & Triple H and he’s in. YAY! At least they’re making people earn their way in so to speak by making them win matches.
After the break, Cody Rhodes & Hardcore Holly made their way down for tag team action. HOLY CRAP! 2 tag matches on the same show, 2 weeks in a row! Dare I say they’re trying to establish a tag team division! Their opponents were Santino Marella & Carlito. Well, I guess there was no room for Cryme Tyme and this experiment with Santino & Carlito must continue. In an unusual sequence, Carlito got in the ring without being tagged in. However, Chad Patton caught it and made Carlito leave, which was the right move. However, Patton made Santino tag in, which in reality would have made Carlito the legal man. Therefore, Santino’s pin on Cody Rhodes is null and void. That means, the World Tag Team Champions are not 0-2 the past two weeks. Where the hell is Cryme Tyme?
Just when I thought Cryme Tyme had been left out, they’re having a WrestleMania clearance sale! They sold Rocky Johnson’s shaker of soul, which is good for white guys at weddings. Wait, I’m white but I’ve got rhythm. They also had Maria’s Playboy but it was no longer for sale. They had Kim Kardashian’s panties, which turned out to be allegedly Mae Young’s. Money money, yeah yeah! After that, they plugged the Great Khali & the Big Show, with both times Khali backing down. I guess he’s holding out for more money.
JBL came into Triple H’s dressing room running his mouth about their match against Cena. Triple H ignored him and called him an ass.
Maria came down with her stuff pushed up to face Beth Phoenix. I hope everybody knows what I mean when I say “stuff pushed up.” Maria put up a good fight. Beth got her into the modified Texas Cloverleaf. I miss Dean Malenko. She stood on her hair, got her legs, put her in the hold, and then went all the way back with it like a backbreaker. Looked damn good. Beth picked up the win. Honestly, anytime they want Beth Phoenix and Gina Carano can both kick my ass. Look Gina Carano up and you’ll see why.
I’ve noticed that the first ECW promo during RAW is BS. They plugged a contract signing between Kane & Chavo. Eww wee, when is the staredown or the photo op???
The Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho came out for the Highlight Reel. Batista came out first, followed by Shawn Michaels. HBK got a mixed reaction and rightfully so. From the reports Richard Gray has posted, Michaels is slated to turn heel later on. This is the perfect type of feud to get him to being a heel, after years of being a face. The text message poll backfired with 65% saying HBK did the right thing. They showed Michaels’ missed moonsault onto the announcer’s table. Jericho jumped on Michaels, followed by a little flack by Batista, who said HBK is only sorry for people calling him out on his crap. HBK asked him if he was above all of this. I believe he is, according to reports. HBK said he had more at stake than Batista and he could have talked Flair out of the match. As I told Richard, my fear is the crowd would turn on Batista for getting on HBK, even though it’s a great idea. HBK challenged Big Dave to do something about it, he said he already had, and walked off. Backlash maybe?
Oh, did I mention how much I loathe that Five-Dollar-Foot-Long Subway commercial?
Back from commercial, Silly Willy had “just gotten off the phone” with Vickie Guerrero and it’s HBK against Batista at Backlash. He then announced a match between himself and Orton next week, “live” from London, England. Our main event was John Cena against JBL & Triple H for a spot in the match at Backlash. Quick, who will Cena pin in this one? My guess beforehand is JBL. They had a dueling “Let’s go Cena” and “Cena Sucks” chant. I enjoyed it. JBL didn’t want to tag in Triple H. I guess my prediction would come true. JBL dominated Cena most of the match…that is, until the end. Since JBL wouldn’t tag The Game in, when he came over, Triple H walked away. The finish came when Triple H and JBL were going at it, Orton hopped in to give an RKO to JBL, and Cena got the pin. Well, at least it’s a Fatal-4-Way.
I give this RAW:
3 out of 4 ring posts
“RAW is Blogged” Power Rankings
1. Randy Orton +1
2. The Undertaker +1
3. Kane +1
4. CM Punk +1
5. Chris Jericho +5
6. Triple H
7. John Cena
8. MVP +1
9. Shawn Michaels NEW
10. Matt Hardy NEW
“RAW is Blogged” Match of the Week
Survivor Series 2005
Team Smackdown vs. Team RAW
“RAW is Blogged” YouTube Clip of the Week
Ric Flair Says Goodbye on RAW - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnzjoI1uAig
RAW - Mondays at 9PM on USA Network
ECW - Tuesdays at 10PM on SciFi
Friday Night Smackdown - Fridays at 8PM on the CW
Backlash - April 27 - 8PM - Only on PPV!
Tags: Backlash, Match of the Week, Power Rankings, Ric Flair, YouTube Clip of the Week
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April 7th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Not a bad show coming off Ric’s farewell last week
April 7th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Oh and 1st (and maybe second as well)
April 7th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
sounded like a good raw to me. Im so happy that london and kendrick are getting some more exposure finally! i would love a one year reign on raw.
April 7th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
haha gina carano. yea id let her kick my ass too. if u dont know shes crush from american gladiators and is also an undefeated mma fighter. there were actually 3 tag team matches including the divas one. the wwe championship match at backlash sucks. a fatal fourway with cena and jbl?
April 7th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Yeah, I know she’s Crush. I didn’t watch American Gladiators when it came back. Yes, I know there were 3 tag matches but we’re talking tag matches between tag teams that can compete for the belts.
April 7th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Not a bad RAW after last week. I didn’t watch most of RAW because of the NCAA Championship. I’m sorry, but Vince just can’t keep my attention like he used to. Back in the WWF days, even MNF would’ve taken a backseat to RAW.
Did anybody else doubt that Cena would win? So we have a Fatal 4 Way with Cena and Orton from last year. Hoo-rah. Hopefully it’s at least good. I’ll tell ya, Backlash isn’t working up to be a strong show following WrestleMania. The only matches that look remotely good are HBK/Batista & Edge/’Taker. Add Punk to Chavo/Kane and we’ll talk.
I hope London and Kendrick get a run with the belts. Rhodes and Holly have done nothing with them since they won them if you count that 1 title defense way back when. But 2 Tag Matches 2 weeks in a row is a start. All they need is some decent buildup for the 5 teams and we can have some Tag Team Turmoil at Backlash.
Luke, are you as disappointed as I am that Mickie James has been shunned out of the Women’s Title picture? They had a chance for a classic and passed it up. There was more than enough room for a women’s title match and bunny mania. I really hate to see the less talented pushed over the non-talented. By the way, that Gina chick is HOT. I’d let her have her way with me all she wants. That’s a girl I’d love to get beat up by.
April 8th, 2008 at 2:31 am
Well at hopefully WWE is putting emphaszes back in the tag team title division on raw thank god. Now if they can do the same with the Smackdown tag team division then the whole tag team scene will be back on point again. I really don’t give a damn about the fatal-four way main event for Backlash as we obviously already know that HHH is probably going to win the belt. The one I would like seeing is the Batista/HBK match now that just smells like a heel turn all over it waiting to see how this turns out.
And by the way JOAT, the idea of Punk/Chavo/Kane at Backlash for the ECW Title I strongly disagree with that I think that really WWE should just let Punk whine his time down in ECW and then when the draft comes send him over to RAW or Smackdown to cash in his title shot.
April 8th, 2008 at 4:51 am
I’d love that idea, but RAW is dominated by Cena, HHH, Orton, HBK, etc. Would Punk even get a chance to become WWE Champion? Vince wouldn’t let Punk be champion over his precious Cena, or HHH. I really like the SmackDown idea though. It’d be nice to see a Punk/Edge feud for the World Title. We all know Punk is ready to carry a major brand, but if he’s not going to win the ECW Championship, it’ll definitely be the World Title on SmackDown. I still predict a Punk/Y2J match for Backlash. There has to be one. IC Title vs Money in the Bank like RVD/Shelton from 2 years ago.
April 8th, 2008 at 5:15 am
A few things
1. It was really REALLY nice to see Santino finally pin someone after months of jobbing to everyone left and right. I realize that he’s so strong on the mic that it really doesn’t hurt him as much as it would others to lose as much as he does. But I think that if they would would let him win some matches and legitimize him as a wrestler in the eyes of the fans he’d be a major star, but we’ll see how that goes.
2. I found it really painful to watch Beth sell Maria’s offense, especially because maria kept screwing up her moves.
3. It was interesting to note that while Michaels had a mixed reaction coming out (tho I rewatched it several times and it was as big a mixed reaction as everyone makes it out to be, not like last week) that by the end of the segment Batista had more crowd heat than HBK (during the HBK chant near the end and the booing of Batista, did anyone notice the voice of one solitary kid yelling for Batista?)
4. In regards to Jeff Hardy, I think it could be to the WWE’s benefit if they continued his push when he returns. They would have a guy who would make a LOT of money for them as a face champion without the heat that Cena gets and if he screws up they could just up and fire him and use him as an example of the legitimacy of their drug policy. Hey they’ll already have made their money, plus if that happened, think of how cool it would be to see the WWE title change hands on RAW
April 8th, 2008 at 5:50 am
June 25th 20006. That was the last time John Cena was ever in a fued that did’nt involve the title. Like seriously cant they think of one thing to give him?
April 8th, 2008 at 9:22 am
good call on jeff hardy tomas, thats if he comes back. does anyone know about his current situation? will he come back after the suspension? another thing i was wondering is why vince hasnt been involved in the last month or so? luke could you shed some light on these questions. Going to the RAW house show in belfast on thursday!
April 8th, 2008 at 10:48 am
Hardy was suspended on March 11, which happens to be my brother’s birthday. So, sixty days from there would have him returning around May 10, which is only days before Judgment Day. So, I doubt he would work that PPV. He should be able to work One Night Stand.
As far as Vince not working, he competed against Flair a few weeks ago, in a career threatening match. I don’t mind having him off screen for a while because too much of a good thing is bad for you.
And Anthony, I agree. Cena has been in the title picture too long as far as feuds are concerned. It’s like WCW and Hogan being involved in the title picture. I think Vince & the creative team feel he can still make money, so they put him in there. The thing is, after a while, that Cena-money-making bubble will burst and then what do they do? Turn his ass heel, that’s one thing.
April 8th, 2008 at 10:59 am
“I really like the SmackDown idea though. It’d be nice to see a Punk/Edge feud for the World Title. We all know Punk is ready to carry a major brand, but if he’s not going to win the ECW Championship, it’ll definitely be the World Title on SmackDown.”
Ok JOAT see having Punk move over to Smackdown and challenge for the World Title doesn’t sound like a bad idea it really doesn’t. But who is the current World Champion on SD right now ? UNDERTAKER!!! and remember that he’s supposed to get the long title reign that he was promised last year before he got injured and if I am correct WWE is going to give him that title reign this year. So I can’t see WWE having Punk come over to Smackdown and winning the title from Taker and I would be pissed if they made Undertaker “the fall guy” for the MITB winner again this year b/c I think that this really is Taker’s final legitatmate title reign in WWE.
April 8th, 2008 at 11:03 am
I just wish Undertaker would go to RAW and beat the hell out of Cena one last time!!!
April 8th, 2008 at 11:07 am
@JOAT
But I can seriously see CM Punk winning the title from the raw brand either around SummerSlam or Survivor Series time. To be honest, I think that when Jeff got suspended it really fucked up the whole MITB match & also the WWE Title match that comes with the MITB storyline and I think that all that WWE is just doing is giving CM Punk Jeff Hardy’s storyline that was supposed to push him to the WWE Title.
April 8th, 2008 at 11:13 am
“I just wish Undertaker would go to RAW and beat the hell out of Cena one last time!!!”
Hey Luke, I would enjoy that too but I would really enjoyed it if it happened at WM but it’s a few problems with that….
1. I don’t see Undertaker going over to RAW anytime soon unless WWE makes some big time changes in the 08′ Draft.
2. I don’t think that WWE will ever take Cena out of the main event scene on RAW.
3. If this match were to take place at a Mania’
you better believe Vince would let Cena of all people snap the streak.
April 8th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Here are a few observations that I see:
1. the tag team division is back, and maybe its because SD VS RAW 2009 has a big emphasis on tag team wrestling…..They know they want to sell the game come November, so they are starting a big push for tag teams, just a thought…
2. Cena needs to shut the hell up already! Mcmahon needs to start a new corporation and who better to be the leader than John Cena! The suit wearing, John Cena…….hmmm…we shall see
3. Finally, I really think HBK needs to do something to legitimize him as a heel. He needs to come out next week, on the Y2J show and say that he has brought Ric Flair to tell the world that HBK had to do it….and then bring out a 3 foot version (much like Bret when he left). I know alot of marks would be upset, but this would bring major heat. Maybe HBK can become part of the Corporation too…hmmmmmmmm
April 8th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Great Blog! raw was not at its best last night at all wow that gina chick is fucking hot!!
April 8th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
So what we’ve learnt from this blog is that (Once again) Luke has a fetish for muscular women
April 8th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Maybe you could learn how to spell “learned.” And no, not all muscular women are hot. But the two I mentioned are.
April 8th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Watching Raw recovering from a hangover, I felt the show seemed kinda slow. I do like the fact that tag teams are being shown again, JR even mentioned how its getting more competitive again. Was kinda sad to see that all Lawler had to talk about was Murdocs tans. I mean really you’ve been doing color for how long and thats all you can talk about, sounds like the coach bring nothing on SD.
I hope the crowd stays hot for HBK and gives Batista lots of heat. Hopefully this can be the first match in a good series. HBK is going to have to carry the matches. And where the hell did Jericho go during his Highlight Reel, he started off with them, but when Batista walked out you couldn’t see him in the ring.
Waiting for Kennedy to finish up his movie, to give the show some edge again.
Well next week the show is from London, and the european crowds are great so the show should seem alot better next week.
April 8th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Tyler Hansbrough went to TRCC which is like 30 minutes from me and when he went there I went to a game and got a TRCC shirt signed by him! He’s the shit!!
April 8th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
William, I’m all for a Punk/Orton feud if he decides to cash it in on RAW, but if Cena, or HHH wins the WWE Title, forget about it.
The Money in the Bank is good for “1 Year”, and when Undertaker is done with his reign and retires, Edge is probably getting that belt back. I highly doubt they’d make Punk wait that long. In my eyes, Punk is ready to carry a major brand. In Vince’s eyes, I see Punk staying on ECW a little while longer.
Undertaker is pretty much the face of SmackDown so him moving to RAW is almost impossible. I do see Batista moving there.
I would say move Cena to SmackDown to attract all the little kids and women, but since RAW is the flagship brand, no way is Vince moving Cena.
btw, anybody know what’s up with Bobby Lashley? Last I heard, he was supposed to return by November, and now it’s April.
April 8th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
WOW JOAT, your really behind then. Lashly is gone from WWE. Idk why he left. ya’d have ta ask the Gray’s on that one.
April 9th, 2008 at 7:34 am
WOW, I am behind. Was it on WWE’s Website? Did he leave, or did Vince fire him? I’ve been away for a long time.
April 9th, 2008 at 7:54 am
You know what JOAT Punk/Orton doesn’t sound bad at all b/c I really think either Orton or HHH is going to win that fatal-four way at Backlash thats why i don’t care for it.
As for Batista & Cena I do think that it is time that they both switch shows in the upcoming draft this summer but as i agree with you on this one i highly doubt that Vince would move Cena back to Smackdown. But if these 2 ended up on RAW together it would be one crowded ass main-event scene on RAW and the whole Smackdown main event scene would be almost gutted if Batista was moved to RAW and Cena stayed then it would only be Taker, Edge, & Mysterio see this is why WWE needs to hold a draft so all the main event talent can be balanced out for all 3 shows.
April 9th, 2008 at 8:01 am
And yes we all know that WWE is not going to have CM Punk hold out that long to cash in is MITB title shot. But then again who knows look at how long they made Edge wait out when he won the first MITB title shot it was 9 months i believe so you never know but in Punk’s case i doubt it. And if was to win the WWE Title I don’t think he would be champion for long.
April 9th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Lashley asked for his release during his rehab. He didn’t want the tough life anymore. I think it’s a cop-out mainly because he would be shoved down our throats constantly. He wanted to turn heel, Vince said no, so Bob said he was outta there.
Cena is stuck on RAW. If he moved to Smackdown, he would be the one to end Undertaker’s streak, simply because he’s Vince’s Golden Boy.
I honest to God wish Punk would go to Smackdown and win that title. I really don’t want him on RAW because he’ll be buried. RAW is top-heavy right now and Smackdown would give him a better chance to succeed.
JOAT, I agree that Punk is ready to carry a brand. I don’t think Vince will agree because he’s not a “beast” like some of these guys but look at Edge. If it were me, as I said above, Punk would go to Smackdown and feud with MVP, provided he still had the belt. One thing I wish they would do is move Jericho to Smackdown to feud with MVP. I could watch that for a year.
The thing is, if they have a “draft” they really need to balance everything out. It may seem like a bad idea, I wish they would strip the champions of their titles, move everybody around, and then have tournaments to crown new champions. You could stem a lot of different storylines from that. That could really freshen up the storylines. Given that, it would confuse the hell out of people as to which show their favorite was on but it would alleviate us of the crowded shows. Cancel a week or two of house shows so the Superstars would have plenty of notice and time to get their travel situation straight. Plus, they could use the time off.
April 9th, 2008 at 11:17 am
“The thing is, if they have a “draft” they really need to balance everything out. It may seem like a bad idea, I wish they would strip the champions of their titles, move everybody around, and then have tournaments to crown new champions. You could stem a lot of different storylines from that. That could really freshen up the storylines. Given that, it would confuse the hell out of people as to which show their favorite was on but it would alleviate us of the crowded shows. Cancel a week or two of house shows so the Superstars would have plenty of notice and time to get their travel situation straight. Plus, they could use the time off.”
Nice storyline pitch to begin the draft Luke that wouldn’t be bad!! (but come on we’re talking about Vince & money so it wouldn’t happen)
April 9th, 2008 at 11:26 am
But you know what Luke I’m really still undecided about the way Punk’s situation for his MITB title match should be handled. When Jeff got suspended it really to me fucked up the whole MITB match itself b/c the way I look at whoever won that match was just a Hardy’s replacement and that’s it. And yes I remember awhile back that I did say that Punk should go over to Smackdown and compete in the U.S. Title division (but that was awhile back) but him winning the belt on SD might not be a bad idea as long as he doesn’t win it from Taker I say let Undertaker get his push then maybe drop the belt to Umaga or Edge and then have Punk beat one of those 2 guys.
April 9th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Well, as I said in my WrestleMania preview, or somewhere, I would love to see an Edge-Punk feud. That would be a “dream” feud because I’m big fans of both guys and I would love to see it.
As far as the draft storyline goes, if they wanted to do it, they could do it this way.
One week, maybe after One Night Stand, Vince comes out and says that they will “shake things up” in a few weeks. Let the guys know ahead of time backstage so they could start arranging their travel plans. Also backstage, they could sit down and rework the rosters. Meanwhile, he says they’ll have a draft in a few weeks and until then, they’ll have matches to impress the different General Managers. This way, you can have matches, tease potential feuds, and not have to further storylines. Then, after a few weeks, we have either a special on RAW or on WWE.com. Vince comes out and strips every champion of their title. Then, the whole roster is redrafted and put on their respective shows. From then, they build tournaments (which can stem off into potential feuds) and those will end at the PPV, Night of Champions. At NOC, all new champions will be crowned and we go from there.
That was what I always liked about King of the Ring and other tournaments. I would tune in just to see who would win. Vince doesn’t think that could generate money? But hey, that’s just me.
April 9th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Anyone agree that CM Punk wont get to cash in MITB? Some match will be announced and he will lose the briefcase. I think he deserves it but i dont think he will get it
April 9th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Well ok then Luke, that doesn’t sound like a bad idea hell you should try getting a job on the WWE Creative Team seriously you should. But I got a question for you if the WWE Draft was to start today who would you like to see on each show ? This what I think the rosters should look like for each show after the draft is over at the bottom and I might explain a few:
Smackdown
John Cena (has ran through entire roster)
Kennedy (he hasn’t done anything since he moved to raw)
Jericho (not used properly on RAW)
Umaga
Elijah Burke (he’s not even a factor on ECW anymore)
HBK
CM Punk
RAW
Batista (has ran through entire roster)
Finlay
MVP (after finishing his U.S. Title feud with Hardy)
HHH
Orton
Jeff Hardy
JBL
ECW
Kane
Khali
Chavo
Mysterio
Mark Henry
Morrison
April 10th, 2008 at 7:01 am
i like most of your changes there william. however i think mysterio would be wasted on ecw.
i also think jeff to move to smackdown and a fued for the title with matt would be great.
after watching him in the mitb i think shelton benjamin should be moved to smackdown and he should be giving a push.
with the guys you have already mentioned to go to smackdown it could be very competitive with some good matches
April 10th, 2008 at 8:38 am
Well you know what Hacksaw, I just threw that ECW list together and yeah Shelton would be good for Smackdown but I didn’t put him in that list b/c he’s fine where he’s at right now on ECW and also I think Shelton somewhere down the line maybe this summer is going to get a push with the ECW Title. As far as Jeff Hardy goes who knows Smackdown maybe the place for Jeff but he hasn’t made things easy on himself by getting suspended. really I think that Matt & Jeff has grown out of the Hardy Boyz phase and should just stay single competitors.
April 10th, 2008 at 10:34 am
You guys are all talking about the Draft, but have you all forgotten that whenever the Draft takes, everybody becomes disappointed because the Draft sucked?
The Draft has not delivered at all. The only good Draft dare I say, was the one where Cena went to RAW. The Draft after WrestleMania 20 wasn’t bad either because it happened on one night.
Last Year’s Draft was a HUGE Letdown. I’m not a SmackDown fan, but the Draft rapes SD & ECW of their talent and RAW gets all the good talent which get wasted and put in meaningless storylines. Since people don’t always watch SD & ECW, it’s pretty much a forgone conclusion what happens to them.
Don’t be suprised if Rey, Punk, or some other big name move over to RAW.
The Draft has been a disgrace and I hope Vince pulls his head out of his ass and makes some good choices.
I would give my take on who goes where, but I have a class next.
April 10th, 2008 at 11:34 am
Yeah your right JOAT The Draft has been a disappointment almost every with the exception of 2 drafts and thats it. And I know that I made that list up top but to be realistic those names I put up there probably won’t happen. But yeah every year that WWE holds a draft it does seem like SD/ECW does get “raped” for their talent especially the ones that are on their way to the main event picture on Smackdown.
April 10th, 2008 at 11:38 am
And to tell the truth about it when they hold the draft this spring/summer RAW really doesn’t need alot of draft picks I say maybe 3 or 4 and thats it and the rest of the picks should go to Smackdown & ECW. The ECW roster altogether should just be gutted out and start fresh.
April 10th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Seems as though you guys have given me something to blog about next week!
April 10th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
mvp or cm punk will go to raw, and probably be wasted, just like what happened to mr kennedy
April 10th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
LastRide you think that Mr. Kennedy was wasted on RAW ? I like to disagree with you on that seriously.
The reason why Kennedy hasn’t done anything on RAW is some of the blame belongs to him not being pushed. At last year’s WrestleMania he won the MITB match and when it was time for him to win the belt he had to give up his shot b/c he was injured.(not his fault) Then when he came back from injury he was supposed to get another push in the “mcmahon secret child” storyline but this idiot gets fails the Wellness drug test so the reason why Kennedy isn’t being pushed on RAW is his fault.
April 10th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Hey Luke, you should pitch your draft idea on JR’s website. It can’t hurt to give it to someone in the company right?
April 11th, 2008 at 10:41 am
Wait until next week. I’m going to do a little spill on the whole thing. And no, I don’t mind if you send it in as long as my name is somehow attached to give me credit.
April 11th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Oh yeah I have another idea that WWE should go about to really get the women’s division up and running again. I think that the women’s title should be defended on both raw & smackdown instead of it just being exclusive to RAW
April 12th, 2008 at 5:30 am
That was an f’n good show that was. Good matches, hilarious promos (Cryme Tyme & Mae Young’s panties….) and generally good work from everyone involved (except Maria, but you know how it is).
However, it actually loses the Raw vs. SmackDown! vs. ECW show duel this week to none other than SmackDown! who do not suck hard anymore. I don’t know why, it must be because Edge wasn’t wrestling on the show.
April 12th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Ah I see why ya want ta wait Luke. His comment section is down lol. Well best to work the bugs out first anyway lol
April 14th, 2008 at 10:22 am
William, I gotta call you out on Kennedy. He hasn’t anything on RAW since moving from SmackDown. Kennedy was THE Main Event on SmackDown. He would be World Champion right now if not for his injury, I was looking forward to his push the illegitimate son angle, but he screwed himself up on that one, but let’s be honest here, we all knew with Super Cena over there, Kennedy was not going to get the push he deserves.
RAW Creative does not know know how to handle guys like Kennedy. It would be disasterous if MVP was pushed to RAW. I already like him on SmackDown. Unlike RAW, he has a chance to be somebody. I say have Y2J lose the IC Title and move him to SmackDown to feud with MVP.