Comments on: RAW Is Blogged – Who’s Pushing Who, And For How Many Cookies?

By: Richie

Richie — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 06:22:27 +0000

Sorry but until Brooks gets his own, or we get a live blog, I, as a paying customer say goodbye to your product.

By: George Waldman

George Waldman — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:20:22 +0000

I'm a fan of WWE no matter how bad it is. For me, personally, they don't have to change a thing to keep me watching.

By: Drapeau

Drapeau — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:03:53 +0000

What!?

By: Steve C

Steve C — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:56:00 +0000

Usually I agree with your views kb but the fact you gave the brodus truth and lil jimmy segment a c and then others lower is just madness!! That is the worst bit of wwf/wwe I’ve seen since I started watching in 96!! Not worth a grade!

By: PainOfDemise

PainOfDemise — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:54:00 +0000

They can still pipe in crowed reations a bit on live TV, because even if it live, there is still a delay and it's long enough to pipe in things, just like how they edit language when it was live for the attitude era.

As far as Ryback goes, I do believe he is getting over with the crowed and since I haven't heard anything from Richard about them piping in chants for Ryback anymore, I am assuming these are actually legit. If you can see, the crowd is getting into Ryback and there are people chanting his saying along with doing the whole arm motion with it. I believe it is actually legit now and Ryback is going exactly the way Vince wanted.

By: eskymi

eskymi — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:36:43 +0000

Great read, look forward to it every week.

Just thought I would jump in with this; MIchael is Michael Strahan. He played Defensive End for the NY Giants for 15 years. He set a single season sack record, he won a Super Bowl, he was a many time pro bowler, set a record for sacks by a Giants player, probably will make hall of fame….and was ranked as one of the top 100 football players in history. So for New Yorkers, he's a pretty big deal. Maybe not so for the rest of the nation.

By: CaliburUK

CaliburUK — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:33:00 +0000

They pipe the chants over the arena sound system, they did it a few weeks back on raw and it resulted in some of the ringside commentary being played over the arena speakers, it’s not exactly editing live television, more a case of playing sounds that aren’t there for the live cameras to pick up. I do agree that fans are warming to Ryback though and the cameras did pick up a bunch of fans mimicking his celebration

By: peter

peter — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:35:10 +0000

Completely agree about Ryback,the crowd went nuts when he closelind Punk.I think you should give him a bit more respect.

By: H.M.

H.M. — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:09:37 +0000

Two things in this blog that have rubbed me the wrong way:

1) Your baseless bashing of Ryback. I'd contend that he's the powerhouse type wrestler that the WWE needs. More importantly this inane notion that the chants were piped when after some examination you'll notice that they definitely weren't. The guy was legitimately over on the show and I tried to find something that would substantiate your claim but found nothing. I think it's a matter of you not being able to get over the fact that Ryback is actually OVER with the crowd and was pretty over this past Monday.

2) Your assessment of the JR/VKM backstage segment. Why oh WHY must we talk about backstage issues/ past problems with JR when analyzing a segment that's completely kayfabe? We all know VKM is a jerk to the guy; if it doesn't bother him, we ought to get over it. I apologize if I come off as harsh but I think you really need to stop bringing in things of the past/backstage politics in your reviews of on-air televised segments that in truth might have little to nothing to do with said politics.

By: aeaton45

aeaton45 — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 05:11:43 +0000

I agree on rey and i am finally happy that other people agree with me too. I have not like rey for a number of years now cuz i think he is trying to be and is being build as just something that he is not anymore.

Now I was thinking about Raw's ratings last week, and I know that everyone has there opinion and that the numbers have been down, and last weeks were the worst in a long time. I think that the ratings did have to do with Cena not being on the show but not just because he is John Cena. I think that the fans knew that since Cena was not going to be on the show that CM Punk would not have anything to do for that night or what he would do would be pointless. When you know that half of the main story line is missing then why watch? just my opinion.

By: Jrockk4life

Jrockk4life — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:53:04 +0000

Question. Did you look into the crowd after Rybacks match when the Feed me more chants were going on? And how can pops be entered for someone during a live show? If thats the case then why was people quiet during Cesaro's match when according to you KB the production team can edit live Television. I think Ryback is starting to legit get crowds behind him even though there are sti;ll ignorant fans that will chant Goldberg. Anyway Im a fan of your blogs! I also think Punk had every right to defend himself how many times can someone punch, slap, and try to push you down a flight of stairs before it gets a reaction he's human people make mistakes.

By: Evon Reese

Evon Reese — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:51:19 +0000

Punk can not carry a show. He needs Vince and Cena. What happened in the stand should have never happened. Why on earth would they let a raving lunatic that baits fans, ask them to jump over the barriers or to come into the ring with him run into the stands? Maybe he was having a bad night and his ego was bruised because Vince and Cena had to come back and save Raw.

By: Bigdaddychuck

Bigdaddychuck — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:21:47 +0000

The iwc blames raw being 3 hours the show being pg and Linda campaign for punk beating the fan. The iwc also blames Richard wnw wwe wwf wcw ecw roh nwo.. They also blame Austin rock Cena ryback and Goldberg they also blame the attitude era also.

By: Maxx Stylez

Maxx Stylez — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 03:51:46 +0000

First off KB glad to have you back on RIB! in my opinion this weeks Raw was one of the better ones we’ve had in a while.
First on my list is the return of VKM to absolute perfect form. Now I grew up watching from the early 90s and through the attitude era and feel that Vince was always at his best when he was mixing it up in the ring. He always goes the extra mile for the fans, even if he won’t creatively.
Second, the pure revival of the tag team division is just magnificent. Between Hell No, Rhodes Scholars, the Uso’s, Primo and Epico, and International Airstrike we’ve got an excellent base for the division. Although I do agree on Rey phoning it in. Honestly with all the medical issues he’s had with his knees, he should be close to hanging it up.
Third, Punk is finally getting that firm heel reaction that he desired, although Heyman bringing up Jerry like he did was a bit too far.
All in all a good night for WWE all together!

By: Bigdaddychuck

Bigdaddychuck — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 03:42:50 +0000

Very good read KB and I sent you the did you know on your Facebook. I still want a live raw blog and so do other ppl.