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Detailed Live Report From Monday's Raw
Written by Eric J. Calcara on Nov 26, 2009 - 10:28:18 AM
Wrestling News World reader Eric J. Calcara sent in the following report:
Well, I just got back from RAW in Hershey. What a perfect birthday present this was to myself! Despite what others may have thought of the crowd/show, I had the time of my life. Sitting front row by the entrance ramp (Seat Number 6) was so awesome, I can't describe. I spent about 90% of my time standing at the railing, which was right in front of me, getting a full view (and earshot) of everything. The security guys were really nice, and actually moved their chairs several times to make room for the front row "sitters" to become "standers". I saw myself on LIVE TV on the Titantron several times, and other people told me that I was on TV even more times than I realized. I was standing next to a young boy (maybe 8 years old) on my left side. I was directly behind the steps where the Undertaker turns on the lights (when he's there, of course). I was wearing my CM Punk shirt. Does anybody remember seeing me?
Regal/Yoshi was the dark match at 7:30, with Yoshi winning. Then there was the Superstars opening, followed by one match (Miz vs. ??? - I can't remember). Then the RAW opening, and we were LIVE on the air!
The surrounding audience members were really good about allowing each other to boo/cheer whoever they wanted. People on both sides of me (including the kid) usually booed/cheered the opposite wrestlers that I did, but it was all in good fun, and we talked to each other too (having a great time).
I slapped hands with Lawler when he came out before RAW. I touched Kofi on the right shoulder/arm during his first entrance. This should have been on TV. Finlay was thrown right in front of my feet by Sheamus. I was told that I didn't appear on camera, but I bet my sneakers did. The security guys moved their chairs and told us to sit down about 5 minutes before the spot because they knew it was going to happen.
Orton was very close to me several times throughout the night. I gave him the finger when I saw that he was making eye contact with me, but he didn't acknowledge it. Something tells me that he is probably used to it.
When my hero CM Punk came out, I was immediately clapping my hands for him high above my head. When he stopped on the ramp to give grief to a couple of kids, he saw me clapping and giving him two thumbs up. There was a noticable CM Punk chant during his promo and his match from some guys behind me. But Cena was also very over, including with the kid next to me.
I kept cheering CM Punk during his promo, and I think I finally pissed him off, because he wanted to be booed. When he left the ring by the "Undertaker's steps" I proceeded to scream at him "You Rule" and "You're Number 1". As the cameras stopped rolling for commercial, he looked right into my eyes, looking very pissed off, and said "Shut Up" to me really loud. To me, that was an honor. I continued screaming "You Rule" and "You're Number 1". I think Punk was pissed that I was doing this LIVE from the front row when he was supposed to be a heel on TV. Anyway, there is nothing that he can do to make me boo him. But I'll never forget his "Shut Up" to me. I have never gotten a wrestler's attention like that before. He said it almost as if Vince would be pissed at him for not being able to convert a fan from cheering to booing him. Oh, well. I love you, PUNK!!!!!! (Even though I guess I didn't make your job any easier.)
Cena looked directly at me after his match when he exited the ring. I was giving him a big thumbs down for having defeated Punk. He just laughed at me. People on either side of me were strongly supporting Cena, but we just laughed together during the commercials. Very nice people.
I tried to get R-Truth's attention later in the night by booing him and screaming "You Suck" but he never made eye contact.
I also cheered Batista. Many people did! We kept telling him that he was "the man" when he walked by the "Undertaker's steps." I actually gave a thumbs down to Kane because I love Batista.
We knew when DX and Kane were coming out, because the ring crew set up the ring posts with their respective pyro. DX was insanely over!
Vince McMahon was just inches away from me when he left after commentating, but he doesn't acknowledge the fans, other than with a smirk to himself. We were all cheering and bowing to him. I didn't get to hear how he and Jesse came across on commentary, obviously. I'll have to check out the tape later.
The crowd loved Jesse, even after his heel turn. When he passed by us upon leaving the ring, he was saying "I'm still a villian afterall." We just cheered him, and screamed "You're the man."
After the cameras stopped rolling, Orton, Rhodes, and Dibiase came out to attack Cena on the broken table. Then DX came out to assist Cena. Rhodes and Dibiase abandoned Orton in the ring. Shawn, HHH, and Cena took turns giving their finishers to Orton. I gave one last finger to Orton upon his departure, and one last thumbs down to Cena (because he beat CM Punk earlier in the night). Michaels saw my thumbs down at Cena and laughed. Then DX left. Cena circled the ring, slapping hands with the fans. I screamed "You Suck" when he passed by.
Justin Roberts came over when the ring crew was disassembling the ring. A girl nearby gave him her phone number on a $1 bill. I told Justin to say hi to CM Punk for me, and that CM Punk was the best wrestler there. Justin laughed, and told me that he would.
Overall, I would have to say that it was the best birthday ever, and one of the greatest nights of my life. I have never been that close to the action. And everyone was so cool with allowing others to express their own viewpoints, all in good fun. The security guys were really nice, even posing for some pictures afterwards. And I met a cool guy on my right (who told me that I was lucky to have had CM Punk acknowledge me like that), and a nice kid on my left, whose behavior throughout the night reminded me that young children really do LOVE John Cena.
I hope that I can do this again sometime. Front row is the absolute best. I hope you all enjoyed the show. Happy Thanksgiving! And good night!!!
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