Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2008 Preview: Will Flair's career face the Raw Roulette wheel? January 7, 2008 Ric Flair's year of living dangerously drew to a close last Monday night in Greensboro, N.C., where the Nature Boy dodged forced retirement for yet a third time. It was smack dab in the middle of "Flair Country" that the legend prevailed in an emotional Win-or-Retire match against his friend and protege, Triple H. The improbable winning streak has left Randy Orton, Umaga and now Triple H in its wake as Flair struggles to keep from going under. But how much longer can “Naitch” really hope to keep his head above water? Or will the Nature Boy’s next match be his final goodbye as Raw comes to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.? With Raw broadcasting live from the Connecticut gaming resort, "Raw Roulette" makes its return. For the first time in five years, Superstars will spin a wheel loaded with match stipulations, and will be forced to compete in the style the wheel selects. The last Raw Roulette evening brought forth a Steel Cage Match, a Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match, a Bra and Panties Match and a Street Fight. Who knows what the spin of the wheel will bring forth for an unpredictable Monday night? The close of the year also brought unexpected spoils for Mr. Kennedy. The loudmouth from Green Bay, Wisc., promised a victory over Shawn Michaels before the end of 2007, and he made good on that promise, avoiding HBK’s fancy footwork and wrapping up the Showstopper for the three-count. Was Mr. Kennedy right for claiming that Michaels' days on top are numbered? Or will the maestro be able to strike up the band once more? In other action, JBL made his ostentatious debut Monday night, complete with stretch limo, balloons and streamers and plenty of the Texas tycoon’s self-important bravado. Unfortunately for JBL, Chris Jericho was there to rope him in, interrupting his appearance as the two exchanged blows outside the ring. JBL no doubt hopes to hurt Y2J, but just how does the ornery cuss plan to go about it? And what will Jericho do in return? For answers to these questions and more, tune in to Monday Night Raw at 9/8 CT on USA Network. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfn 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2008 i have my dvr set to record this. i gotta watch my buckeyes play in the national championship game tomorrow night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntiLeaf33 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2008 Should be a decent episode of RAW...hopefully I can stay awake watching it tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2008 HHH is Flair's protege? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2008 HHH is Flair's protege? I also wondered about this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2008 And last week, HHH was Flair's best friend, and as good as Flair was 20 year's ago. A lot of eye-rolling was had by me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conspiracy_Victim 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 I'm still trying to figure out how last week HHH was able to stand up after suffering through a move that has won numerous championships and immediately Pedigree Flair? How does that make any sort of sense? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mecca 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Triple H arrives with his ugly shirt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPopStarKami 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 So I take it the wheel spinning isn't random? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conspiracy_Victim 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 HHH has been to one too many Dead concerts. Tie dye doesn't work for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mecca 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 So I take it the wheel spinning isn't random? Not unless they are really stupid like WCW was...remember when they didn't gimmick the wheel and Sting and Jake Roberts had a coal miners glove match? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Win back time. Guess he'll have to settle for a team win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mecca 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Lawler is turning into Cheatum over there screaming spin the wheel...he'll say make a deal next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet of Mike Zagurski 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 It was WCW's fault for putting the Coal Miner's Glove match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fazzle 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Vince doesn't even try to make it look like he's actually spinning the wheel Touching the wheel =/= spinning the wheel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 I was totally thinking something similar to the live sex show...when I saw the Strange bedfellows portion of the wheel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conspiracy_Victim 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Michaels and Kennedy teaming up. Nice one. So, they'll win and Shawn will immediately turn around and SCM Kennedy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mecca 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 I was totally thinking something similar to the live sex show...when I saw the Strange bedfellows portion of the wheel. You thought they were gonna hump....that's disgusting son. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 I want Santino to Capture The Midget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 The crowd lighting is all red. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conspiracy_Victim 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 The crowd's trying to figure out what the fuck Haas is doing. And so am I. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mecca 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 The crowd lighting is all red. They always do that...Smackdowns is blue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 I, uh.....what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fazzle 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 so if Hornswoggle gets put into a Capture the Midget match, can he just give himself a hug and automatically win? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thoth 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 The crowd's trying to figure out what the fuck Haas is doing. And so am I. I'm not watching right now due to the West Coast, but if he's doing what he did on Heat, it is totally awesome and cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 If he does Lady In the Lake this is the greatest gimmick ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest joshtothemaxx Report post Posted January 8, 2008 1) I'm so glad that a strange bedfellows match isn't live sex. 2) I really liked Haas' mask thing, but the fans sure didn't get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Nice win. That was a good ending. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Brandon 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 That is an awesome gimmick for Haas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conspiracy_Victim 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2008 The crowd's trying to figure out what the fuck Haas is doing. And so am I. I'm not watching right now due to the West Coast, but if he's doing what he did on Heat, it is totally awesome and cool. I'm pretty sure it is, but he didn't really get to do a whole lot with it. Pose a little, do a couple of goofy spots. That's about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
