**MERGED** RAW's 1000th Episode (Keep it in here: No Austin, Punk/Cena, DX, etc.)

[Teddy Irving]

I have a feeling the answer is, "Not as long as Linda is running for the Senate."

Anybody else remember the last "one-day" DX reunion, back in 2002, which ended about two minutes after it started with HBK on the receiving end of a half-hearted Pedigree (I think Michaels was legit hurt and HHH didn't want to make it worse)?

Speaking of "not remembering," probably the one thing that would cause me to have a MTFO moment is if they were to bring Droz out. I don't remember him ever appearing on WWE TV after the match that paralyzed him.

The biggest problem with bringing Droz out is that barely anyone would notice him or react to him at all which would just be horrible for him. They didn't know who D-Lo was when he came back for a short stint and he was around at a later date than Droz and still people didn't know who he was.

 

[rge2010]

WWE have reached out to over 2 dozen talents from years gone by. Thats Slaughter, Piper, Dusty Rhodes, Dibiase, Ron Simmons, Mick Foley all booked then

We havent seen Bret Hart for a while, wonder if he will show up? Steve Austin and The Rock have to be considered too for this huge milestone. Probably see them both in some capacity, maybe not 'live'.

 

[Workrate]

WWE have reached out to over 2 dozen talents from years gone by. Thats Slaughter, Piper, Dusty Rhodes, Dibiase, Ron Simmons, Mick Foley all booked then

I have no idea why fans would be excited over a list like this. Look, no disrespect to these guys -- they've all given a lot and were brilliant entertainers. But every time they have some special edition of Raw, the same guys get trotted out. Simmons will say "damn," Piper will host a Piper's Pit, Dusty will exchange words with Cody. The cameos are fun, but when the same cameo happens every time, it gets redundant.

 

[XXJJ]

Undertaker makes his grand return, Brock returns too and beats the crap out of Taker. Triple H comes out to save Taker. Setups Taker vs Brock for WM. It also adds to Triple H vs Brock at Summerslam, which seems to be there big summer angle.

 

[wrestlingfanatic98]

The big problem is? the roster is really thin, it was thin already, but it really is on its last legs. But I am still looking forward to the 1000th episode, really hoping we see an appearance of the undertaker

 

[GrandSword]

It would be awesome to see Stone Cold, Rock, HBK, Bret Hart, Vince McMahon and the Undertaker all being a part of the show. Add Triple H and Brock Lesnar + Paul E and it could be an epic Raw that if WWE were smart about it they could actually sell as a DVD.

What about:

Cena vs. Undertaker?

The Rock - Triple H segment

Stone Cold - Daniel Bryan - CM Punk segment

Bret Hart picks a wrestler vs. Shawn Michaels picks a wrestler

Lesnar comes in and destroys a few people ...

etc. etc.

 

[dman1373]

So is dx coming back for 1 night only. I mean Michaels, xpac, gunn, dogg, and triple h.(i know chyna will probably never come back.) I mean pac and dogg are working for the wwe and gunn is on good terms now.

 

[Macskye]

so last night on RAW we saw Vader return for a one time only match against Heath Slater. it was then announced that WWE will be bringing back superstars from the past each week on the build up to the 1000th episode of RAW, so we now have 5 more episodes of RAW before the big event.

My question should be pretty obvious by now, what 5 superstars from the past would you like to see return for one night only?

 

[The Fabulous Rougeau's]

Not counting guys like Rock and Trips because there already invested one way or another or Austin because he won't come back just to wrestle on Raw and discounting huge stars like Bret, Shawn, Edge and Taker who wouldn't come back for a match on Raw. And TNA guys like Angle.

Sid: This one is number one by a longshot and one of three who I truly care to see come back from my list. He has been talked about it seems for the past few years so I would assume he is in good shape.

Ultimate Warrior: I know he is in great shape but the relationship with Vince is just not that good. Still it would be sick to see him doing what he does best one more time. This is the second of the three I mentioned before.

Batista: The last guy I really want to see return. He still is pursuing his other interests, but I could see a one time return and then possibly showing up at the 1000th show. Anyone who follows Batista on twitter knows he still has the look and the build he had while at the WWE.

Diesel: He was just back recently but boy does he still look great and when he colors the hair there isin't much different except for the tattoos. I would never object to seeing Diesel in any capacity for the next 5 years.

JBL: I know some didn't like his run as the WHC, but I am not one of those. During his JBL gimmick he could do no wrong in my eyes. Him cuffing Hornswaggle is still one of my favorite moments in WWE history.
Bat

 

[matman8540]

These 5 are including wrestlers/personalities that are not the "usual suspects"; such as HBK, the Rock, Bret Hart, and Trish (more on why I'm not including Trish later)

1. Rikishi--Still very popular, and with the WWE on good terms, as he was at the 2012 HOF ceremony on behalf of Yokozuna
2. JBL--Again, good terms with management, and like guest hosts, will be plugging his reality show project
3. The Godfather--Granted, his character might not fly in the PG-infused WWE now, but he was wildly popular back in the day. And, even in the PGWWE, who can gripe against being surrounded by scantily clad women.
4. Lita--Speaking of women...the current real-life squeeze of CM Punk. Since Trish makes numerous appearances, and is a trainer on "Tough Enough"; you need the other part of the two headed monster that lead the women's division during the early part of the 2000s
5. Mankind--No, not Mick Foley, but Mankind. After all, it was on a pivotal RAW that "Mrs. Foley's baby boy" won his first world title as Mankind; in which WCW denigrated his title win by having Tony Schiavone tell the title win spoiler with equal parts of contempt and revulsion.

 

[roethlisberger78]

I'm sure i could spout out a lot of past talents that I'd like to see that would never be brought back as i just dont seem them bringing back past major title holders because they will ask for far to much money for a one off thing that being said I think we will be seeing past mid to upper carders that wont ask for an arm and leg to return for a night. Maybe road dogg since he is with the company possible even mr ass since as far as i know they are on good terms.. im sure mankind or mic foley since he is with the company, they will prob have someone play doink the clown since big show mentioned him not all to long ago. rikishi since he has relatives and finally for the last show as someone else mentioned (might not have been this thread) ric flair will be the final man to return but he will be kept around for a long while

 

[vampirek]

Who I would like to see:

Scott Steiner - It does need someone who was at the first Raw and Undertaker isn't going to be until the 1000th show and unlikely to be wrestling.
Foley - Its a given he will be at the 1000th show but he was a major part of Raw during the War
Sid - Its a good time to reintroduce him to the WWE audience
Road Dogg - Does need a member of DX in this
Rikishi - Could tie it in to the whole Brodus being banned from Raw by JL, have him as being the predictable partner for Brodus is a tag team match.

Also that none of these face Heath Slater.

 

[Degenerate88]

We're usually treated to the original Legends that we see making appearances, but Vader was a damn good surprise, so let's hope the next 5 weeks are also surprises!

New Age Outlaws - I would love to see them both back for a night, both compete in a tag team match. God would that be awesome! Hopefully they'll be at the 1,000th RAW too.

Mankind - As much as i'd like him to be one of the 5, I have a feeling they might save this for the actual RAW. I'd really like to see him with the mask back on. Plus with WWE 13 around the corner, I would expect to see alot of AE characters.

Ken Shamrock - Does he still have it? Is he still in shape to do so? This would be an amazing surprise!

Viscera - I could see him popping up somewhere in the next 5 weeks.

Trish Stratus - Trish is always popping up somewhere. I could see it happening.

 

[Kliq]

I would love to see (in no particular order)...

-The New Age Outlaws: Could tie-in to the whole DX will be at the 1,000th RAW idea.

-Diesel: Still obviously a fan favorite, and a personal favorite of mine.

-Psycho Sid: It would be great to see Sid cleaned up and in a WWE ring at least once more.

-Razor Ramon (If only...): I would mark the 'F' out if Scott Hall managed to pull his sh!t together for a damn minute enough to appear in a WWE ring again, even if he wasn't going to have a match.

-The APA: JBL is going to stop by anyway in the near future, and Ron Simmons is obviously still around. Just a cool sight to see.

 

[JDRIVER84]

1.Ultimate Warrior.I`d love to see him clear out the ring. 2.Batista.Sooner better than later.3.JBL.Bring him back as a face so when he comes to stay he will have a fanbase.4.Lita.Come on we need a diva.Why not the most extreme?5.Ric Flair.This could tie in with him being Zigglers manager.For the 1000th episode,they need to bring in Hogan.

 

[mr_dna]

So we heard leading upto the bug milestone we will see stars from the past return starting with Vader Monday Night.

Who do you think we will see of do you want to see?

Here is a few id like

Steve Blackman
Rikishi
Gillberg (For ryback To Squash)
Jake The Snake Roberts
Lex Luger He is working with WWE now with the wellness Policy
Gangrel

To name a few .

 

[JaceEvans]

I'd like to see Bobby Heenan

Imagine on Raw Heenan get's Ziggler a rematch for the WWE title, I'd love to see his antics again!

 

[flyingslugs]

I will be at Raw this Monday and I am hoping it is someone we havent seen on tv in awhile. No offense to these guys, Piper, Slaughter, Hacksaw, Dibiase, Brawler, Rhodes but they have been seen numerous times when needed and I am sure they will be on the 1,000 episode.
It being on Long Island, Im also ruling out Mick Foley, once again no disrespect to him.
Id like to see 2 legends...maybe have Virgil sitting in the lobby of Nassau Coliseum with a sign that says wrestling superstar and nobody there to see him but a massive line for..wait for it...Max Moon!!!!!

 

[crippler]

it sounds Like JBL is one as far as others I can see Batista, DDP,Trish Stratus, Ron Simmons. Bill Demote and Ricky Steamboat I can see Austin apearing but i doubt he will have a match that would be saved for a wrestlemania

 

[nikkamcdraco]

Yokozuna, Owen Hart, Eddy Guerrero, Chris Benoit, Crash Holly, Test, Umaga....

but you know, since that's imposs-i-bru...

Hardcore Holly. Flash Funk. Ahmed Johnson. Bret Hart (who I can't believe no one has brought up, especially since ol' Nattie Neidfart mentioned it) Matt Hardy. Lita. Trish Stratus. Jacqueline. Stacy Kiebler. Chuck Palumbo. Trevor Murdoch. Rene Dupree. Jimmy Wang Yang. Funaki. Taka Michinoku. Tajiri. Christopher Nowinski. D'lo Brown. X-Pac.


Mike Adamle should probably be there too. Wouldn't be a total Star Wars reunion without Jar-Jar Binks.

 

[JaceEvans]

Mike Adamle should probably be there too. Wouldn't be a total Star Wars reunion without Jar-Jar Binks.

OMG that would be PERFECT! If Big Johnny doesn't get enough heat have Adamle come out and endorse him! Would love to see another Adamle original lol

 

[Owen 3:16 says I just stole your Slammy!!]

Man, I wish Macho was alive so he could he make his comeback apperance.

I would love to see The New Age Outlaws, X-Pac, Lex Luger, Shamrock, Scott Hall (If he is sober up, I would like to see him as Razor though), Kevin Nash (As Diesel, have him team up with Razor.)

 

[mrfantastic111]

So each week on RAW leading up to RAW 1000 there will be a former main eventer competing. Simple question - who would you like to see?

Me personally I'd like to see Mick Foley or DDP.

Your thoughts?

 

[Harddyboy77]

JBL said that he would be coming back soon so count him in
Ric Flair could make an appearance
I'd love to see Ultimate Warrior but I doubt will get him
I'm almost sure Mick Foley will make an appearance
I think they'll save the big guys like Stone Cold and The Rock for RAW 1000 instead of letting them wrestle before it

 

[PositiveBlack]

I just watched an episode of FCW I would love to see some people get called up and previews as talent for NXT. Maybe see Dean end Regal's career. Or Big E tag with Mark her Henry or Maybe even Raquel Diaz help her mom beat up AJ. Have NXT invade Raw if you will