Tag: RAW

RAW Preview: 10/27/14

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John Cena earned another shot at Brock Lesnar & the WWE World Heavyweight Title. Can Randy Orton maintain his favor in the eyes of WWE COO Triple H?

Another defender of America has succumbed to Rusev when Rusev defeated Big show at Hell In A Cell. What American will be next to try to bring down Rusev & get a win for the USA?

How will Brie Bella survive her stint as her sister Nikki’s personal assistant?

Who will be next to challenge Gold & Stardust for the WWE tag Team Titles?

Bray Wyatt cut short Dean Ambrose’s bid for payback against Seth Rollins inside Hell In A Cell. Wyatt may have provoked the one man in WWE more dangerous than he. Might we finally see WWE’s 2 most demented minds go head-to-head?

Who Was The Soldier Attacked By Rusev On RAW? Randy Orton Rumored To Be Injured

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On Raw this past Monday night a soldier ran into the ring to prevent Rusev from pulling down the American Flag above the ring & Rusev laid him out with a kick to the head. The soldier was played by independent wrestler & Magnum Pro Wrestling owner Jaysin Strife. Strife has no military background. The uniform used was not an actual military uniform, but a stage costume.

There are rumors that Randy Orton was injured during the 3 on 2 Handicap Street Fight on RAW this past Monday. The rumors are that Orton was injured when Dean Ambrose dove onto the heels from the announce table. A fan in attendance said later Orton went up the the WWE trainer at ringside & said, “The ruptured disc in my back is f**ked.”

Orton’s injury has not been confirmed nut Orton did not work last night’s SmackDown tapings. Orton had previously suffered  a herniated disck during a Falls Count Anywhere Match against Bad News Barrett on the December 30th, 20111 show after Barrett pushed Orton down a flight of stairs. Orton chose rehab instead of surgery & was back in the ring just over a month later.

Source: WrestlingINC.com

Mick Foley’s Surprise Return To Raw, Kept Secret From His Kids

Mick Foley made a surprise return to RAW last night to help promote the Hell In A Cell match between Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose. Foley interrupted them & said the match favors Ambrose.

Foley’s return to RAW was such a secret his kids didn’t even know he would be appearing. Foley’s daughter Noelle, who is training to be a wrestler & his son Dewey both tweeted about it:

 

RAW Preview: 10/20/14

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3 on 2 Handicap Street Fight: Randy Orton, Seth Rollins & Kane VS John Cena & Dean Ambrose:

The Bella Twins, Nikki & Brie will face each other at Hell In A Cell with the stipulation that the loser will be the winners personal assistant for a month.

Will The Miz find a way to reclaim the spotlight before his collision with U.S. Champ Sheamus?

On SmackDown, Divas Champion AJ Lee fell victim to a 2 on 1 attack from Paige & Alicia Fox that ended with AJ laid out & Paige holding the title. Was this a sign of things to come?

Will Rusev try to shake the confidence of Big Show?

Celebrities, Promotion, and the WWE

On this past Monday’s RAW, Todd Chrisley of Chrisley Knows Best fame and NeNe Leakes, famous for her role on The Real Housewives of Atlanta were guests, promoting their shows respectively. With such instances as Leakes getting into a backstage confrontation with WWE Diva Cameron, it’s not uncommon for WWE superstars and divas to get involved with talent personalities.

From Donald Trump to Floyd Mayweather, the WWE serves as an excellent avenue for celebrities to promote their latest TV show, movie, album, book, etc., while (for ones that are fans) being able to fulfill a life long or childhood dream of being on WWE television and perhaps even competing in a WWE ring.

While some fans may argue that celebrities are on there just for promotion, it is hard to argue that none of them are having an enjoyable time. The bigger the WWE fan, such as NFL football players who sit in the front row or TV personality Maria Menudos who has actually gotten in on the action, the more passion and energy the celebrity can display and the more enthusiasm the fans can give back. If the fans can buy into your excitement and relate to your passion, it’s a positive experience.

Whether it’s The Miz guest hosting on TMZ, John Cena being interviewed by Jimmy Fallon, Jerry Springer holding an intervention between the Bella Twins, or Kevin Hart celebrating in the ring with Adam Rose and his Rosebuds, the wrestlers get exposure on mainstream television and the celebrity is either introduced to or finally gets to be involved in the world of sports entertainment.

-Celine

RAW Preview: 10/13/14

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“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star NeNe Leakes & “Chrisley Knows Best” star Todd Chrisley will appear.

It was announced on SmackDown that the John Cena VS Dean Ambrose at Hell In A Cell for the right to face Seth Rollins later that night in Hell In A Cell will be a No Holds Barred Contract on a Poll match. Will Cena & Ambrose continue their game of one-upmanship?

Big Show VS Rusev:

Expect Paige & Alicia Fox to get payback On AJ Lee for what happened on SmackDown.

Bray Wyatt says he has fixed & set free Luke Harper & Erick Rowan. Whatever it all means, we should be very afraid.

Lana Threatens The Rock

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Lana says there will be consequences for The Rock after what happened between The Rock & Rusev last night on RAW. Lana tweeted:

 

The Rock Returns To RAW & Lays The Smackdown On Rusev

The Rock made a surprise return to RAW last night & Rusev personally got to smell what The Rock was cooking, when Rock laid the smackdown on him.

In a RAW Fallout Backstage Exclusive – The Rock explains his return to RAW.

RAW Preview: 10/6/14

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Today Show’s Hoda Kotb & Kathie Lee Gifford join journalist Joan Lunden in helping WWE celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Roman Reigns will address his recovery in a special interview.

Big Show VS Rusev:

Can John Cena & Dean Ambrose get over their issues with each other in order to get retribution on Seth Rollins?

Will Brie Bella face & conquer even more nigh-impossible odds?

Will Paige be out for vengeance on AJ Lee?

It’s a Divas World

In December of 2004, Trish Stratus and Lita made history with their innovative main event match on Monday Night RAW. The mid-00s were an amazing time for women’s wrestling, with the likes of Victoria, Jaqueline, and Molly Holly bringing life to the division. During the end of the 00s, after such feuds as the famous Trish/Mickie James storyline that culminated at WrestleMania 22 with Mickie James winning her first Women’s Championship and reaching the first major storyline of her decorated career, times began to change for the Divas Division with more emphasis on eye candy as opposed to wrestling ability.

From bra-and-panties matches to bikini contests, it was better for fans to venture to other companies or independent organizations if they wanted to see women’s wrestling. However, by the next decade of the first millennium, the Divas Division has been revived and there seems to not be any slowing down anytime soon. While there were impressive reigns during this time period, such as Maryse’s record-setting Divas Championship reign, and story lines such as the dynamic duo of Michelle McCool and Layla as Laycool, there appeared to be more discussion of the divas with the all divas season of NXT in 2010.

As the years progressed, viewers saw the rise of the next generation of divas who truly exemplified the WWE’s model of women who are strong, tough, and beautiful. With the likes of Kaitlyn, Naomi, and rising star AJ Lee, things began looking up for the Divas Division once again. While these strong, young women are extremely beautiful, they are also extremely tough as they show their incredible athletic talents inside the ring. 2012 was a year that saw the boom of AJ Lee’s career. From her many romantic story lines with almost every top WWE Superstar, to being included in main event story lines, becoming the General Manager of RAW, and eventually the Divas Champion, more and more fans were showing more respect to such an underrated division and demanding more. With the debut of the E! Network reality show, Total Divas, the divas began getting even more attention, from newcomers like Eva Marie and Summer Rae, to increased interest with the Bella Twins, who have improved in the ring dramatically since their WWE debuts in 2008 and have stolen the spotlight with their captivating personalities, it’s not uncommon to see the divas in high profile story lines or there to be multiple diva segments on any given Monday Night RAW.

From the Brie Bella and Stephanie McMahon feud leading up to this year’s SummerSlam (evolving into her current feud with her sister, Nikki), to the battle of the “psychos” between Paige and AJ Lee, along with other divas getting screen time, it’s the dawn of a new era. Just last night, you had Stephanie McMahon with The Authority, Layla defeating Rosa Mendes with Summer Rae at ringside for Layla (Tyson Kidd with Natalya for Rosa’s side, furthering events that unfolded on the previous night’s Total Divas episode), Renee Young’s interviews, Nikki Bella taunting Brie Bella before her match against Eva Marie and Cameron, Lana’s incredible promos on the mic with Rusev, and Paige cutting a promo before Divas Champion AJ Lee’s match with Paige’s “new best friend” Alicia Fox. It’s a great time for the Divas Division and it does not look like it is slowing down any time soon.

-Celine