Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2008 Courtesy wwe.com Randy Orton has reigned as WWE Champion since October 2007. Nonetheless, his victory in the Triple Threat Match at WrestleMania XXIV over John Cena and Triple H was nothing if not surprising. Pundits had dismissed his chances of emerging victorious as less than 1-in-5. Yet there he was on Raw last Monday night holding the title aloft for all to see. While there’s little doubt that both Cena and The Game have designs to recapture the gold from the Legend Killer, Orton also seems to have picked up another two more possible contenders for the throne: JBL and a resurgent Matt Hardy. JBL confronted the reigning WWE Champion and, in typical Layfield fashion, made no bones about his intentions to gun for the title. For his part, Hardy returned to Raw last Monday seeking revenge for a punt to the head that Orton delivered to him shortly after his appendix surgery. In a match between Orton and Hardy, the Legend Killer came out on top that night, but it’s unlikely that anyone has heard the last of Hardy. Can Orton really fend off every Superstar he has gunning for him? Is the “Age of Orton” on borrowed time? And how exactly will Shawn Michaels respond after the roller coaster ride of emotion he’s been on recently? First, he ends the career of his dear friend, Ric Flair, at WrestleMania, then, the following night, Flair forgives him for sending him into retirement. Exactly how spent is The Showstopper, and how much will it affect him in the ring? In other Raw action, Santino Marella just can’t seem to let go of his ex-girlfriend, Maria. The Italian Stallion felt the need last Monday night to challenge Maria to an Anything Goes Match, thinking he could exact some measure of revenge for their split. Unfortunately for Marella, the Playboy cover girl was fueled by anger, and with the rest of WWE’s gorgeous Divas fueled by Santino’s big mouth, it was the Italian export who found himself on the losing end of a bunny beat down. After suffering the ultimate humiliation at the manicured hands of Maria and the Divas, have we heard the last of the jealous ex, or will the Italian Stallion be back for more? Don’t miss Raw Monday night at 9/8 CT on USA Network to see what happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyperchord24 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2008 Courtesy wwe.com Pundits had dismissed his chances of emerging victorious as less than 1-in-5. Were those Vegas odds? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2008 That was the fan text voting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2008 LOL at calling Santino the Italian Stallion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2008 From the updated preview on WWE.com WWE.com has learned that the imminent fate of WWE Champion Randy Orton will be revealed live tonight, as the Legend Killer's next challenger at Backlash will be announced as soon as Raw goes on the air. And how exactly will Shawn Michaels respond after the roller coaster ride of emotion he’s been on recently? After HBK ended the career of his dear friend, the "Nature Boy," at WrestleMania, The Animal has expressed that he is none too happy with Michaels' act. Following a tense confrontation on SmackDown both The Showstopper and Batista will be Chris Jericho's special guests on tonight's Highlight Reel. Can these Superstars maintain their cool on Raw? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2008 A reminder that in Canada, because The Score absolutely MUST show the NCAA game that already airs on network TV (seriously... I don't follow this at all. Are people going to say "Damnit I would rather have a running sports ticker and Canadian commercials, screw you CBS"?) Raw is on late tonight or 9pm eastern tomorrow night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 "Expecting someone else?" was a fantastic heel line for Randy last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 Orton vs John... Bradshaw Layfield. Triple threat with HHH then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPopStarKami 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 Silly Regal, don't you know 1 man is better than 2 in handicap matches? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 Considering he has nothing to lose....that's a pretty sweet ass deal for Trips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 Val gets a full entrance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 NOT VAL VENIS~! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Truthiness 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 NOT VAL VENIS!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foleyfanforever88 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 Val Venis!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPopStarKami 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 NOT VAL VENIS~! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwpeer 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 NOT VAL VENIS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 why is this not on Heat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Open the Muggy Gate 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 I'm late to the party... but fuck the time. NOT VAL VENIS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 why is this not on Heat? Because there are worse on the roster? edit- And Umaga totally just did the Akon yell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foleyfanforever88 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 LOL nice "Umanga" chant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 So what's Umaga's next fued? Jericho? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 So what's Umaga's next fued? Jericho? He's likely to move to SD, so they'll let him squash people until the draft and then get things moving over there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foleyfanforever88 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 I love Mickie. I hate Ashley. I don't know what to think about this team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 I miss Mickie's skirts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntiLeaf33 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 I miss Mickie's skirts. Me too. Seriously, that used to be a highlight of Raw for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vampiro69 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 You know, people got on Flair for how he should have been wearing a shirt the last couple of years while he wrestled. However when you look at how some of his contemporaries look now, he looks pretty good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wally Balls 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 Nice botch miss Garcia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LooseCannon25 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 Murdoch going face and Kendrick heel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 Oh this was great, JBL and WWE Champion Randy Orton both, BOTH, got the jobber entrance. They were announced while HHH's music played and he was posing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wally Balls 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 Murdoch going face and Kendrick heel? Dont you mean Cade? not Kendrick? Geesh...first Lilian, now you...just shows how irrelevant both teams are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
