Detailed raw recap and thoughts.

[Guest hunger4unger]

Detailed Raw report and thoughts.

By Kevin Malton of http://wrestlerevolt.cjb.net

 

From Hartford, CT, home of the McMahon dynasty.

 

To open the show a promo aired of a guy cutting the new WWE logo into a hedge. A graphic of "Get the F out" was shown.

 

Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross are our announcers.

 

JR told us "welcome to World Wrestling Entertainment Raw". Thanks.

 

I imagine the opening sequence puzzled the non internet fans. How about an explanation? I wonder how many animals weren't saved while the World Wildlife Fund spent money on taking McMahon to court?

 

:::shoots Panda:::

 

(1) Jazz (w/Steven Richards) beat Trish Stratus in a non DQ match to retain the WWE Women's Title when Richards interfered at 3:18.

 

After the match Bubba ran out and attacked Richards. Bubba gave Richards the Bubba Bomb and pinned him to win the WWE Hardcore Title. Raven ran in and nailed Bubba to win the title. Credible ran in, attacked Raven, and scored the pin. Crash Holly came out and pinned Justin. Bubba attacked Crash, who lost the belt to Trish. Jazz sprayed a fire extinguisher at Bubba. While blinded, Bubba put Trish through a table. Richards covered Trish and regained the title. After Richards left the ring, Bubba realized what he'd done to Trish and carried her to the back. A pretty fun opening and kudos to everyone involved for getting the timing spot on.

 

The NWO head to the ring for our weekly in-ring promo. The Big Show shows us footage of him attacking Austin just in case we forgot. Flair comes out and reminds the NWO of the main event (and us viewers incase we forgot). Hall responds by saying that he has a surprise for the main event. It's going to change the history of the WWE forever, too. I wonder if Flair is going NWO. Really, I wonder.

 

Footage from the UK PPV aired showing Spike "injuring" his ankle. For details read my report of the UK PPV.

 

(2) William Regal beat Spike Dudley to win the WWE European Title at 0:34.

Regal cut a promo asking Spike if he wanted to forefit the title due to his injury. Spike the little dog he is atttacked Regal but ended up getting pinned in thirty seconds. Afterwards Regal attacked Spike until DLO BROWN ran in and made the save. Great, give DLO a program with someone who totally contrasts his style. By the way, DLO will go over in a PPV match that will suck.

 

In the back Flair told Arn that he is going to the NWO locker room to find out more on the surprise. I guess Flair forgot to consult the writing team before the show.

 

:::beheads Giraffe:::

 

Flair entered the NWO dressing room and found an APA hat.

 

:::eats a RED HERRING:::

 

(3) Brock Lesnar (w/Paul Heyman) beat Shawn Stasiak at 2:03.

After beating the hell out of Stasiak Heyman ordered Brock to pin him. Which he did. To end this silly squash match. Brock needs opponents of a higher standing if he is going to get over.

 

Apparently Takers bike has been stolen. A backstage worker informed Taker that Hogan took it.

 

Hogan made his way to the ring on Takers bike. The crowd popped huge.

 

Hogan sat on Takers bike at ringside while Taker entered the rampway. Taker said he wants his bike back and Hogan offered to take it up the ramp to him. Yet Hogan couldn't get the bike started. Lame. Hogan gave up and chased Taker backstage but returned to attempt to start the bike in which he succeeded. In the back Hogan parked the bike infront of a truck, climbed in the cab and threatened to demolish the bike.

 

After the break Hogan drove the truck over Takers bike.

 

(4) Rob Van Dam & Jeff Hardy beat Booker T & Eddie Guerrero at 5:42.

Goldust ran in but was ran out by Jeff. Good finish to a so so match.

 

In the back Terri challenged Molly to a swimsuit contest.

 

Flair showed Arn the APA hat. Flair brought up the fact that no one saw Big Show attack Bradshaw last week. Arn remained silent. He's mimmicking tonights crowd, has to be.

 

Terri beat Molly in a swimsuit contest after the crowd popped for Terri more than they did for Molly. Afterwards Molly attacked Terri. Pointless.

 

Flair entered Bradshaws' dressing room and found Kanes' mask. Flair set off to show Austin his find.

 

Flair knocked on Austins door. Bradshaw appeared and said he doesn't owe Flair an explanation.

 

In the back Taker found his bike and got upset. Kevin Nash arrived in a limo. Oh joy.

 

Anyone want to buy a fur coat?

 

(5) Ric Flair, Austin and Bradshaw fought Hall, Show and X-Pac to a no contest.

Standard Raw tag main event. Flair finally turned and nailed Austin with a chair for the finish before applying a figure four. Flair took the mic and told us that it is Flair and Big Show v Austin at Judgment Day.

 

Notes: Only five matches (six if you count the Molly/Terri debacle). This doesn't wash. Flair's turn was too predictable and too played out. I guess Nash arriving means he is reinstated and it did serve as a swerve. No explanation to the viewers why their WWF is now WWE. Pathetic show.

 

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