Boxer 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2008 When Raw broadcasts from Toronto, Canada, next Monday night, the cold temperatures will be nothing compared to the chilly reception Randy Orton will likely receive the next time he faces Triple H. The newly-crowned WWE Champion battled the Legend Killer in a title match last week, with the broadcast ending in a blackout after a disgruntled William Regal pulled the plug on the audio and video. Before ruining the main event for viewers, however, the Raw General Manager did manage to arrange for the two combatants to meet one another next month at Judgment Day in a WWE Championship Steel Cage Match. How will the two Superstars prepare for one another in the prelude to pain? The discontented King of the Ring saw his coronation ceremony turned upside down thanks to Mr. Kennedy. Not one to follow sovereign protocol, the loudmouth from Green Bay, Wis. came to blows with Regal, who then promised retribution. What punishment awaits Mr. Kennedy compliments of His Royal Pain in the Arse? It also appears that title-hungry JBL isn’t about to hang up his 10-gallon hat anytime soon. After handily defeating Robbie McAllister last week, the media maven made it perfectly clear that he continues to gun for the title, too. Not one to sit idly by, what does JBL have in store for those who stand between him and the gold? And what exactly will JBL have in mind for John Cena after he embarrassed the “wrestling god” at Backlash? In other Raw action, Carlito & Santino Marella continue to provoke the anger of World Tag Team Champions Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes. Last week, Rhodes defeated Santino, but the Caribbean Bad Apple snuck up on Rhodes and dropped him with a Backstabber. What sly stunts can we expect from “Cantino” this week? Or will the reigning tag team champions have their say? Always love seeing the Toronto crowds, maybe they can mess up the booking again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 5, 2008 Raw's had a good run over the last two weeks, kept me watching. That's a pretty big accomplishment. This show being in Toronto will probably do the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2008 My digital guide says otherwise (much like it did two weeks ago when it was wrong), but I'm pretty sure this show is actually live in Canada and not on a 15 minute delay tonight due to it being from Toronto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2008 This isn't (yet) mentioned in the Raw preview, but there is a WWE.com headline indicating the show will kick off with Mr. McMahon returning to the screen to discuss Regal's antics last wek. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonddust 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2008 Nothing like a Raw from Canada... Here's hoping the crowd is in a festive mood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2008 The updated preview has Orton Vs CM Punk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2008 Also in the updated preview: Carlito's Cabana with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2008 Didn't we do the "Carlito talks to Piper about both of them doing interview shows" angle 3 years ago, albeit with the roles reversed (Carlito invading Piper's Pit)? Should be fine either way. We seemingly haven't heard a thing about Santino since the whole DUI thing went down so who knows what's going on there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. Al Giardello 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2008 Here's to hoping that RAW returns to Calgary soon... Chris Benoit fucked us over last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2008 I just heard that the entire ECW roster has been called to RAW "by" William Regal, and that he is going to force HHH and Ken Kennedy to team up to take them all on in a huge handicap match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2008 Well thats only about 2 on 10...not that bad odds . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boxer 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2008 Does CM Punk do double duty tonight then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 I really hope last weeks wackiness transfers over to this week.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fazzle 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 I really hope last weeks wackiness transfers over to this week.. Maybe after they turn heel and beat Finlay in a handicap match, Cryme Tyme can sell Hornswoggle to a fan in the crowd? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 the Regal Regime is McMahon endorsed..uh oh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conspiracy_Victim 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 So, anyone think they might go "The Madness of King George" with Regal and have him eventually start losing it over the stress of the power he wields being both GM and KotR? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MillenniumMan831 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 How many times are they going to change Regal's theme? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 haha lights out matches that no one can see! YES! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fazzle 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 Regal steals booking plans from HHH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 Regal/HHH is going to get a nice build it seems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanks for the Fish 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 Kennedy looks like he has dirt smeared all over his face... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crippler Crossface 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 So wait, the night before ECW's 100th show, they're likely going to have Kennedy and HHH squash the entire ECW roster?!?! Does that even make sense? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cherry Blossom Viscount 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 Regal's new theme + lack of intensity = Not a good king Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fazzle 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 It's going to go to a no-contest when the ECW roster starts fighting each other. And how sad is it that the ECW roster only has *14* people on it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conspiracy_Victim 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 Was there a Sabu sighting in that ECW promo? Cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brocklock 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 How many times are they going to change Regal's theme? Well, it's better than that awful hard rock song suited for a redneck character that they had him coming out to in 04/05. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fazzle 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 I can't believe I'm actually looking to see if Ashley is out there. Edit: yep, she's there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 Was there a Sabu sighting in that ECW promo? Cool. And Sandman. And RVD. And recently on The Dirt Sheet on WWE.com, they had a Marcus Cor Von mention...with his theme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted May 6, 2008 How many times are they going to change Regal's theme? Well, it's better than that awful hard rock song suited for a redneck character that they had him coming out to in 04/05. but...he's a man (such a man)!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
