RAW 2004 Thread

[NDD]

OK, so I liked the show in general. My only complaint was that the picks on live TV were kinda boring. With the exception of Edge, Triple H and Heyman getting drawn, the picks were pretty boring.

Regardless, RAW was quite an entertaining show. I loved the addition of the WWE Title being defended on RAW. And the brawl at the end was a great sight to see.

Highlights of the show:

Heyman gets drafted to RAW and quits
RAW Tag Titles go to Flair and Batista
RVD and Triple H go to Smackdown!
Edge is drafted to RAW
Both World Titles are defended
Huge brawl at the end involving all the superstars

Any thoughts, anyone? I'm pumped to hear about the trades.

Also, check WWE.com. Vince has announced that the trade deadline has been extended to Tuesday at 9:00 ET due to the lack of a Smackdown! GM. The new GM of Smackdown! will be announced Tuesday at 9:00 along with the announcement of all trades.

[Stone Cold]

i was surprised to see HHH got traded

here's my thoughts:

Spoiler!

Stephanie comes to GM smackdown. that is prob what brough HHH there Heyman will bring back ECW like the rumors say. that's why rob went over, but its interesting rhyno didn't stay if that.

i was glad to see Edge go to Raw, so they keep SOME decent talent

[MMB]

My thoughts:

Spoiler!

Steph comes back as GM now that HHH is on Smackdown. RVD for US Title? RVD vs cruiserweights? Edge might get a nice push for his comeback on RAW. What will Taker's further role be? Is Heyman gone for good? What will happen to Evolution? They still got plenty of gold, but lost their leader ...

I like the way this is going

[PapRoach123]

Originally posted by NDD
OK, so I liked the show in general. My only complaint was that the picks on live TV were kinda boring. With the exception of Edge, Triple H and Heyman getting drawn, the picks were pretty boring.

Regardless, RAW was quite an entertaining show. I loved the addition of the WWE Title being defended on RAW. And the brawl at the end was a great sight to see.

Highlights of the show:

Heyman gets drafted to RAW and quits
RAW Tag Titles go to Flair and Batista
RVD and Triple H go to Smackdown!
Edge is drafted to RAW
Both World Titles are defended
Huge brawl at the end involving all the superstars

Any thoughts, anyone? I'm pumped to hear about the trades.

Also, check WWE.com. Vince has announced that the trade deadline has been extended to Tuesday at 9:00 ET due to the lack of a Smackdown! GM. The new GM of Smackdown! will be announced Tuesday at 9:00 along with the announcement of all trades.

Well I'm not visiting any websites anymore, so I don't know yet, but I thought of Stephanie again of course. I wanna be surprised though. Kevin Nash sounds great to me. Downloading yesterday's SmackDown as we speak. I hope another member of Evolution goes to SmackDown. That way you'll have two tag teams of Evolution on both shows. Should become pretty interesting.

I'm not surprised about the what you call boring picks though. They're planning on making some new talent shine in the spotlights, and therefore, focussing less on the established ones. It seems to me like Shelton Benjamin is gonna get a huge push after this. Looking at the way he beat his tag partner in that gauntlet back on SmackDown last week, he should become a really interesting singles competitor.

[NDD]

Very true about Shelton. All they need to do is get him on the mic and make the fans care about him. I think it can be done. He and Charlie did an impression of the APA on Smackdown! a few weeks ago. I didn't get to see it, but my friend told me it was hilarious. Shelton apparently did a mean Bradshaw impression. So this proves he can entertain verbally. They just need to bring that out of him with some itneresting storylines.

Yeah, I see what you mean, Stinger. WrestleMania was where it all began again. And the aftermath (the lottery draft) was the catalyst for pushes. They're going to push Cena, Edge, Booker, Bradshaw, and then some of the guys who are in their mid 20s, the young kids. It's time for the newest generation to be developed. I can't wait.

[PapRoach123]

Originally posted by NDD
Very true about Shelton. All they need to do is get him on the mic and make the fans care about him. I think it can be done. He and Charlie did an impression of the APA on Smackdown! a few weeks ago. I didn't get to see it, but my friend told me it was hilarious. Shelton apparently did a mean Bradshaw impression. So this proves he can entertain verbally. They just need to bring that out of him with some itneresting storylines.

Haha yeah I saw that. That was the first time I had actually seen the World's Greatest Tag Team having a personality, lol. Shelton indeed did a very good impression, he was really alive in there. You could see he enjoyed it.

Originally posted by NDD
Yeah, I see what you mean, Stinger. WrestleMania was where it all began again. And the aftermath (the lottery draft) was the catalyst for pushes. They're going to push Cena, Edge, Booker, Bradshaw, and then some of the guys who are in their mid 20s, the young kids. It's time for the newest generation to be developed. I can't wait.

Me neither. We're gonna see a lot of new stuff now hopefully. I just hope that the established stars won't get to suffer because of it though. Like the match between Eddie and Triple H on Monday ending in a super brawl was a good move, because that way none of the two lose face. I wonder how they're gonna pull all this off.

[Maybabygirl0501]

Raw has me rollin!! esp with HBK making fun of Johnny Nitro or whoever the hell he is. The Highlight Reel was great! GOOD STUFF! I think Jericho is much funnier as a face for some odd reason I knew HHH was gonna come out and complain again like he always does and oh god no not another Triple Threat Match! oh well.

I enjoyed alll the matches my favorites of the night where HBK & Benoit vs. Batista & Flair and HHH vs. Shelton..

Shelton made HHH look good in that match! it would have been cool though if HBK & Benoit won the tag titles *they almost did* , BUT I knew they wouldnt because they are facing each other at Backlash, it would be werid seeing then as tag team champs than having to go againest each other.

Overall, GREAT SHOW!! cant wait untill next weeks!

[PapRoach123]

I don't know why, but I really like Triple H. The arrogance is less fun, but he does know how to bring it. I enjoy seeing him on the show. He's a master performer.

I was so damn annoyed by announcer King during this show. Somebody stuff a newspaper in his mouth, I don't want to hear that guy talk anymore! *covers ears*

Originally posted by Maybabygirl0501
and oh god no not another Triple Threat Match! oh well.

That's exactly what I was thinking..

Originally posted by Maybabygirl0501
it would have been cool though if HBK & Benoit won the tag titles *they almost did* , BUT I knew they wouldnt because they are facing each other at Backlash, it would be werid seeing then as tag team champs than having to go againest each other.

As annoying as it was, they did make the mistake of pinning Flair while he wasn't the legal man. Shouldn't a referee refuse to count in such a situation? *is wondering if Benoit and HBK really got screwed there*

Who are you rooting for at Backlash, btw? Benoit or HBK?

[Maybabygirl0501]

Originally posted by Stinger
Who are you rooting for at Backlash, btw? Benoit or HBK?

Stinger my dear sweet friend how dare you ask me that? LOL you should know my answer to that one! HBK of course! Im OBSESSED with that man! I love both guys, but yeah it is Benoit's time right now to have the title so either him or HBK...Not HHH my hubby said no more Raw if HHH wins but I dont believe him so we'll see

[NDD]

I'm rooting for Benoit. And I think he'll win because he has the home town advantage, performing in Edmonton and all.

The highlight of RAW was Shelton defeating Triple H.

In a close second, Tajiri sprays the mist in Coach's face and Coach screeches like a woman in labor.