Raw LD Thread (7-1-13)

[The Butcher]

WWE’s two most prestigious championships will collide tonight on Raw when WWE Champion John Cena battles World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio in the main event of tonight’s show.

 

[Diet Soda]

Think I'll be in bed by the third hour then.

 

[The Butcher]

Think I'll be in bed by the third hour then.

From an anticipation standpoint, a Cena vs. Del Rio main event reads to me as "Mark Henry gonna do what he do in the third hour."

 

[Diet Soda]

There's 2 LD threads, but this one has a picture and therefore wins, so bump this y'all.

Watching NXT right now, and you know what, Kassius Ohno is growing on me. He reminds me of a younger Bradshaw. Chances are that Ohno and Graves will take the tag straps off the Wyatt family since they're being pushed up to the main roster. I'm looking forward to seeing where the two of them go in the next 6 months.

 

[Diet Soda]

From an anticipation standpoint, a Cena vs. Del Rio main event reads to me as "Mark Henry gonna do what he do in the third hour."

Hold up WWE title over prone Cena, close show, everyone cries into their Coke Zeroes. If this happens, everyone on the forum buys me a Cornetto tomorrow.

 

[The Butcher]

Watching NXT right now, and you know what, Kassius Ohno is growing on me. He reminds me of a younger Bradshaw. Chances are that Ohno and Graves will take the tag straps off the Wyatt family since they're being pushed up to the main roster. I'm looking forward to seeing where the two of them go in the next 6 months.

I concur. I've been pulling for Ohno since he came on board, so I'm definitely pleased to see him in a good tag team. I try to catch the SkySports presentation of NXT when I can. Wyatt Family put a pretty mean beatdown on Regal there. Good show as always.

 

[Diet Soda]

That's another thing I love about NXT; if in doubt about how to finish a match, kick the shit out of Regal.

 

[The Butcher]

That shirt may have to get purchased.

 

[Diet Soda]

Maniel?

 

[The Butcher]

That's another thing I love about NXT; if in doubt about how to finish a match, kick the shit out of Regal.

lol, it's funny because it's true.

 

[Diet Soda]

And yes, that is an awesome tee.

 

[Diet Soda]

Ouch, those boos for Hogan and Rock.

 

[The Butcher]

Is Sheamus' hair getting redder?

Gotta love these pre-MITB revolving door promos.

 

[Diet Soda]

They're really pushing the idea of an "all-star" Money in the Bank match. What are they going to call the Smackdown one? "All Filler"? "All Mid-card"? "All Job"?

 

[Con T.]

I'm torn on if the fact that Kane speaking so well and eloquently is either a credit to how intelligent Glenn Jacobs is, or how badly WWE books their monsters.

 

[Diet Soda]

I too doubt the authenticity of Sheamus' hair colour. Does the carpet match the curtains?

 

[samualdude]

I'm really enjoying the build for this MITB match. This should be good.

 

[Mighty NorCal]

Shit crowd, solid segment

 

[Diet Soda]

Punk vs RVD's gonna happen eventually, right? Right?

 

[The Butcher]

...the fuck? A Lou Thesz acknowledgement? Nice.

I was honestly expecting them to show Eric Bischoff handing the belt to Triple H.

 

[Shocky]

This champion vs champion match is worthless, despite what the WWE tries to shove on us.

 

[Bernkastel]

Wow, they actually recognized Thesz. Nice.

 

[Con T.]

Is that the first time they referenced Thesz on television in context?

 

[Bernkastel]

Is that the first time they referenced Thesz on television in context?

Maybe for an accomplishment. But I've heard JR refer to him in the pioneer sense, like "this guy was a great catch wrestler or innovator" sort of way.

 

[The Dragon Saga]

Pretty good opening segment, crowd is shit though.

Like the retrospective packages on former champions. Gelgarin will love the two opening ones.