Official WWE Raw Preview
Posted by Larry Csonka on 08.18.2008
The Best of the Best...
From WWE.com:
In a first time meeting between two of Raw's biggest Superstars, Batista was able to prove himself the better man by defeating John Cena at SummerSlam. Now that Batista has won, will he refocus on winning the World Heavyweight Title? Also, how will Cena cope with being beaten by The Animal?
Ever since winning the World Heavyweight Title, CM Punk has had to hear JBL doubt his worth as champion, even after he had already successfully defended his gold against the self-proclaimed "wrestling god." The Straightedge Superstar followed up an insulting drinking contest offer from JBL on Raw by besting him once again in the ring at SummerSlam to retain his championship. Will JBL now give Punk credit where credit is due? And who will be next to step up to vie for CM Punk's World Heavyweight Title?
Thanks to the incredible strength of Beth Phoenix, Santino Marella and The Glamazon won their Winners Take All Match making them the new Intercontinental and Women's Champions. Now that "Glamarella" has proven their relationship to be a golden alliance, where it will lead to next? Will either of the former champions in Kofi Kingston and Mickie James come looking to take their titles back?
Also, last week on Raw, as per Raw GM Mike Adamle's demands, Kane revealed that the burlap sack he carried around contained the mask of Rey Mysterio. Afterward, Kane just laughed in the face of Adamle before walking to the back. What did Kane mean by someone "scarred and tortured"? Has the Master of the 619 been victimized by the Big Red Monster?
For the answers to these questions and more, be sure to tune into Monday Night Raw at 9/8 CT only on USA Network.
Can they let Punk have a couple of matches with someone like Jercho who can actually keep up with him instead of big, slow power guys? (although Dave is a BIG step up from JBL)
Posted By: Scott (Guest) on August 18, 2008 at 01:25 AM
Yeah, I REALLY hope Punk's next challenger is Jericho, so he can finally have a top-notch match as champion. The ratings are still up and the fans dig him, so they should keep him with the strap for a bit longer before feeding him to Batista or Cena.
Posted By: KX (Guest) on August 18, 2008 at 02:24 AM
I thought RAW took place on sunday oh whoops sorry that was SlumberSlam. It was hard to tell the difference.
Posted By: Darren (Guest) on August 18, 2008 at 03:23 AM
"Has the Master of the 619 been victimized by the Big Red Monster?"
This can not possibly end well.
Posted By: shaun (Guest) on August 18, 2008 at 04:21 AM
This will be worth watching just to see where this Jericho/HBK thing goes.
Posted By: Spike (Guest) on August 18, 2008 at 09:26 AM
"Glamarella"
Thats just too funny. Of course BETH would have to be on TOP....Santazon just doesnt work...sounds like Santa's been raiding the locker room for pharmacuticals. =)
Posted By: CM Wolf (Guest) on August 18, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Going to RAW tonight. Can't wait for Punk's homecoming as champion =)
Posted By: Howard (Guest) on August 18, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Prediction: Jericho gets a title shot...maybe at Unforgiven. He locks in the Walls. Then HBK comes out of nowhere and superkicks him for the DQ
Posted By: Slick Rick (Guest) on August 18, 2008 at 11:05 AM
Scott, Batista isn't a big step up from anybody. Batista is a walking turd (in and out of the ring). JBL is old, broken down, and was never very good anyway but he's ten, fifty, a billion times better than Batista.
Batista having a job, and being over, is the most inexplicable thing in the history of wrestling. How can a guy with no look, no ring skills, no mike skills, and no personality be over? It makes no damn sense.
Posted By: JD Koziarski (Registered) on August 18, 2008 at 01:38 PM
Is it just me or did Mickie look especially cute last night? Even her little white shoes were cute.
Posted By: LT (Guest) on August 18, 2008 at 02:51 PM
I'm no Batista fan, but he does have more credibility than the greasy midget.
Thank God though we do have a champion to be proud of, congrats Santino!
Posted By: Slick (Guest) on August 18, 2008 at 03:02 PM
