RavishingRickRudo

Holy Crap this dude is beating the shit out of his girlfriend... that's hilarious. Greatest Guy Ever. Sign him Vince. "I am SO proud of myself" "YOU HAVE TO LOOK INSIDE YOURSELF!!!!" Oh, and that other dude is a bit of a poof.

At what point did Cena stop having imput over his character? Because for a time there, he was hitting all the marks (hand gestures, crowd participation, etc) to get over and then just stopped evolving.

I hate all these people The Mormons *so* have the best advantage here with the horny dude. If this doesn't lead to him in a threeway with them, then I truly have an unrealistic view on life and especially television.

The whole point is that for these 4 weeks they could offer something new. Rather than doing that, the WWE continued to offer what they've been doing forever. Thus making the whole "Wrestler controls RAW" meaningless.

Yeah, you know what, you're right. They should have done what they did...IGNORE THAT HE WAS THE GM OF RAW BY COPPING OUT WITH THE "ANYONE CAN SIGN UP" SHEET. Seriously, does having expectatations kill people around here? By that I mean "completely reasonable expectations". The point about burying Maven and Snitsky is hilarious because Maven was buried in that match. The WWE booking Edge/Benoit is funny, cause by the time they have their "big blow off", no one will care (well, as evidenced by the cage match, no one does) because they will already have given the fans the matches a dozen times over. So far we've had Edge/Benoit twice. Their reasoning is that since there hasn't been any pin-falls, that these matches don't really "count". If this lead up to an "I Quit" match, then that would be worth it... but I doubt it will.

FOODFIGHT! AHAHAH THE TUFF ENUFF GIUYZ ARE STUFFED WITH TERKEY! LOLOLOLOL MAY YUNG IS COVURD IN MASHED POTAYTOES! FONAKIE IS A PILLGRUM! ANYTHING CAN HAPPUN IN THE WWE!

Not really...IMO, they couldn't have. Sure, on a RAW, they could have had Trips ask Maven 'Want to join evo or no?' and have him think about it...but then you have to think...Why the fuck would HHH ask Maven to join Evo!? Week 1: Maven wins a match where the winner gets to face HHH in 2 weeks. Week 2: Maven pins HHH in a tag match. Week 3: HHH offers Maven a position on Evolution. Not really that hard. *snip* The Rest I answered in one way or another above. In short, you make me hate being a wrestling fan. Good for you.

a defeated man goes to the insult card...not sure why that was necessary for you... It was a play on your "reading too much into things" card, which was fucking ridiculous as it is as surface-level as you can get. Benoit = good wrestler. Benoits RAW = good wrestling. Coach vs. Rhyno? Lita/Trish/Molly? Snitsky/Maven? = not good wrestling. Something isn't right there. only a fool would have thought they were actually going to try to improve the Raw product top to bottom rather than look out for their own interests... So what was the point of giving them total control of RAW if they aren't going to, you know, control RAW? I pity you if that's what you truely in your heart thought would happen... You pity me expecting the WWE to deliver on what they said? Maybe you should be pitying those that accept that the WWE continually fails to deliver, for they are the ones who have truly given up. I didn't think the WWE would go full-out on the GMship, but I will still hold them to it. I'm no more impressed with Brock than I am with Batsista... Then you clearly have not seen Brocks matches in relation to Batistas. I didn't know personal opinions were subject to YOUR approval Rudo, oh god of all that is WWE knowledge... Well... Now you know.

Brock was heads and shoulders above Batista in every department other than personal style. It's an insult to put the two anywhere together on any list.

Rudo, you're reading into the shit way too much dude...I agree with what was said earlier, he doesn't give a shit about anything else but getting that title, it wouldn't make sense for him to sit back and say "hmmmm how can I make the fans LOVE this show and bring in those new viewers?" No, It doesn't make sense for a guy who prides himself on being the best technical wrestler to put on a show like that. One would think that someone who prides himself on being the best would try to put on the best show possible. That someone who has been in wrestling for almost 20 years would know how to book a card. That someone who is precise and technical would put more effort in the details. Nope, not Benoit. "Let's just see where the wind blows" sez he. When I think of Benoit, that's what I think of - "carelessness". No wait, sorry, that's what I think of when I think of the WWE creative team. It was implied before S. Series when the stip. was added that these guys were gonna do exactly what they have done so far, look out for their own interests...the only problem anyone should have with last night was the bait and switch... It was said that the wrestlers would have total control over RAW. Does it look like they have total control over RAW? IT'S THE SAME SHOW. So unless you're fine with the message of "there is no distinguishing features between Chris Benoits idea of RAW and Mavens, and Eric Bischoffs", then there is certainly more than just that problem now isn't there? Wait, don't answer that... it requires you to think more than you may be accustomed to.

We are discussing two different things, DK. I am strictly speaking of Maven-as-GM-of-RAW, while you are looking at it as Maven-as-important-character-of-RAW. My point is, they have only one opportunity to do the GM thing with Maven and they spend the time doing THAT? They could have done that w.o. him being GM. They didn't personalize it, and whether you think the explanation for that with him is good is irrelevant because it destroys the whole concept of "GM for the day". It made the Survivor Series stipulation meaningless if they don't play it up.

I felt as if they went for passive with Maven though Rudo. He was too concerned with his "big decision" to properly run the show. I though in that aspect it made sense...........but Benoit's week made NO sense. Then, I ask, what was the point of giving him the RAWs for his own design if he wasn't going to "properly run the show"? Missed opportunity.

I don't think the Benoit character cares about the other feuds going on Raw. He just wants the World Title. So him just having the other wrestlers decide who they want to face seems consistent w/ his character. He doesn't seem like the type to sit at his desk w/ a pen and paper and think of all these neat-o matches for the fans. Benoit doesn't have to care about the feuds on RAW, he just has to care about putting on the best show possible. I think that *is* reflective of Benoit. Look at the Benoit DVD - it shows a well-rounded history of his career; he picked those matches. Benoit doesn't seem to be the kind of guy who says "ah, whatthefuckever" - he is focused; he prides himself on being the best. Why would he want to put together a substandard product? His reasoning of "not wanting to deal with the politics" is total bullshit, espcially when his response is essentially backing down and letting politics run free.

Actually, it fits right along with my point about the writers being unimaginative and the bookers being lazy, but thanks for playing. The Benoit in my mind would want to put on the best wrestling show possible - not book Maven vs. Snitsky.

Really, the only thing here that is different from most RAWs is that HHH has to find new ways to squeek by. The show isn't "Will Orton beat HHH" or "What will Benoit do tonight" whatever, the show is "How will HHH get out of this one".

Maven was put in a passive position for most of his RAW. Did you ever get the feeling that HE was in control of the show? Ditto with Benoit. The feeling, at least the feeling I get from it, is that Evolution -particularly HHH- is controlling the show. The Maven-joining-Evolution storyline could have been done outside of him being GM of RAW, easily. There is so much potential in one guy tailor making a show to reflect what he wants in wrestling and they are completely wasting it with storylines that could be done any other day of the year. They are not making these RAWs special enough.

What's the difference between these Raws and the ones that happened before Survivor Series? That's my main problem (well, at least in regards to RAW... ok, that's not my main, main problem). What distinguishes a Maven RAW from a Benoit RAW? Oh, right, the matches with HHH. They had an opportunity to change it up -breathe some fresh air into the stale product- and they failed on every single level. Why is there the same RAW music? Why is there the same format? Why is it still JR and the King announcing? Why are there cameras focusing on two unknown chicks? This doesn't sound like a show Benoit -or to be more specific, the character of Benoit- would book. And you can attribute that to (i)Unimaginative Writers and (ii)lazy bookers. I wonder if they even CONSIDERED actually asking the wrestlers what they'd want to do with the 88 minutes of screen time available? When the NWO took over Nitro, or when they had Souled Out, it was a different show that what was normally done. This was an opportunity for the WWE to develop Maven and Benoit as characters and they failed miserably. This was not Benoit's RAW, this was RAW had Benoit in it. Wait, I should say it was Evolutions RAW that had Benoit in it. Which is another story in itself.

No, it is a bit of a throw-away episode that is there just to re-establish things and further it along a lil bit.

*Pulls up chair* *Steps up on chair* *Reaches up* *Grabs noose* *Puts noose around neck* *Wipes tear from eye* ... From Joss.... Are you guys starting to hear that fanfare? Those distant drums? Are you slapping on your side-arms, pulling on your long brownish-colored coats and thumbing your crisp new bills in anticipation of the cinematic event of the year? Well, it's official: on April 22nd you, the true the blue the loyal, can step right up with the rest of America and WAIT FIVE MORE MONTHS. Heh. See, sometimes studios shuffle around release dates... Okay. Don't panic. right now you're panicking. you're thinking, "how could they do this to me?" But what you SHOULD be thinking is: "How could they do this to JOSS?". Seriously. That pity is mine and I want it back. So what happened? Well, nothing terribly original. April got crowded with a lot of titles aimed at a similar demographic, and the studio decided September was a clearer corridor for the film to make the kind of impact it should. This isn't about a lack of confidence in the film -- in fact, they told me this before they even saw it. And now they have seen it, and unless they're way better liars than I'm used to, they dug it. Actually, they dug it pretty large, which is a good sign since there's not a single finished effect in the film. There's no reworking the end, no reshoots, no "does it have to be in space?". It's just a marketing issue. Now you'll get to watch lots of trailers in the summer. And hopefully, by the time it comes out, other people, people who ain't us, will get a whiff of what we're up to, and come along too. I love this movie. I HATE waiting to show it too you. I felt pretty much the way I imagine you're feeling right now when they told me. But these guys know what they're doing, and they're trying to protect their investment, not bury it. So I gotta be a grown-up. The release date is September 30th. Hopefully it won't change again. Spread the word. Keep the faith. And gleam the damn cube already. -j.

Great spot with Angel in the backseat of Lilahs car after she adjusts her mirror. "Cause I get it now (get it?). The game. It's actually kind of fun when you know the rules. I mean, when you know that there aren't any. You screw with me, and you screw with me, and.. you screw with me. And now I get to screw with you." .. "No. Begging... that comes later" "He's not playing by the old rules anymore" It's fun watching Boone when you know he's in on it. You know that Seinfeld episode where Jerrys girlfriend is a two face? That's Lilah around this time of Angel. Gunn and Wes reminising over the dragon slaying ("No, WE did it"). Is this the episode where Cordy's hair changed for good (or bad)? I love the togetherness of the group. "They show the world one face but it's not the truth" "He's got proof?!" LILAH~! Anne sounds so fucking funny. Like, listen to her talk. She talks funny! I *love* the Holland Manners video. With the Mr. Rogers jacket. The 1951-2000 is a great touch. "Hey hey Cowboy, don't hurt me now!" whatta douche. Lilahs Emceeing is fantastic. It's quite cheesy. "You're just gonna play with it, aren't you?" Wes!!~!!!~!!!! "Oh... that..." Lindsey and Lilah are both dead by the end of Season 5. Just putting some things into perspective. Grey Angel is the best Angel, IMO. So fucking badass.

Ok, BLOOD MONEY. GO! Wes and Gunn playing Risk "Choose your ruler baby, what's my name?" Gunn and Wes discussing the business cards, very nice. I fucking hate Anne. Annoying in the first episode she was in, annoying in the second episode, and now her playing it straight as if she wasn't a raging fucking piece of cocksuck before just bothers me even more. I like how Angel still has a heart, it really shows us that he _chose_ the path, rather than being fucked into it. EXCLUSIVE Rudo content! 83 - 01 - 02 M10987651 ANNE STEELE 5632 WILLOUGHBY AVE LOS ANGELES CA 90001 SEX: F HAIR: BLN EYES: HT: 5-09 WT: 110 009-13-01 I *so* just got worked there And I've seen this episode at least 4 times. There are certain advantages to having a really bad memory, one of them is... um... uh.... hmmm.... *shrugs* lost it.

Thus far, yes. They are bound to screw the hypothesis up sooner or later in this Season It's just too good. How many episodes are you ahead of me now? 3? 4? I just finished Redef.

I think the epiphany is that she never could provide him with what he was looking for - that completion. She couldn't fill the void. Nothing can. The closest thing that could, would be his work. The Demon within _is_ Loneliness.

Kenzo would have fucking killed Holly.

I am fairly confident that the theme of the Season is lonliness. Buffy Season 5 was about family, so it's just natural that Angel season 2 would be about being alone. Judgement was about a pregnant mother who was alone. Angel tries to give her company but she rejects him, though in the end thanks him for saving her. Are you now... has the lonely woman turning on Angel, but Angel forgives her in the end and everything is repaired. In First Impressions, Gunn goes it alone but Cordy won't let him. Untouched had the lonely telekenetic, but Angel manages to connect with her. This ends in "Dear Boy" when Darla is revealed, because then its another level of storytelling taking place. In the previous episodes, there was a resolution to being alone, there was a happy ending... Not here. Not with Darla. Just when you think you are going to get that, BOOM, she's vamped. Ultimately, the resolution to this all is bringing Fred -the extreme case of lonliness- into the fold where she no longer has to be alone. Therefore, Angels motivations with Darla -I believe- is not to be alone. It has nothing to do with love, or the thought of love. It has to do with an emptyness inside of him. When Darla became human, he recognized a kindred spirit, someone who would share in his experiences of pain and regret - someone he identified with. Someone who could understand him as well. Darla represented his desperate need to fill the void. I suppose one could define that as love, but its a much more selfish need. When he realized he couldn't have that, he went nuts. That's the rage he shows at the end of "The Trial" when he discovers that she can't be saved. He poured his emotions into her, whatever emotions he had, he became dependant on saving her and when he failed it all fell apart and his emptyness was even greater.