goldengreek 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 Steph took that like a champ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daileyxplanet 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 There was actually boos for Orton setting the sledgehammer down! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foleyfanforever88 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 God I love Randy Orton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Floyd 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 Raw is rape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Niggardly King 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 Orton is way too good at this... he must have had practice with a lot of passed out females at college parties. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skullman80 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 Orton is way too good at this... he must have had practice with a lot of passed out females at college parties. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haws bah gawd 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 THIS Orton is amazing. Reminds me of the sick fuck HHH used to portray in his heel days with the Sledge. Christ, this guy's a dick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 Why is Triple H so hurt about an elevated DDT when he Pedigreed his wife through a table? And again, I go to my old standby... <WWE Creative>Would you look at this please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foleyfanforever88 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 Orton really shouldn't be on Raw next week. This should be the last physical contact til Wrestlemania. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haws bah gawd 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 12 Rounds footage you guys! Just in case anyone forgot.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NitroJMS 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 I still get a feeling that the usual smarter Wrestlemania crowd is going to back Orton, and boo HHH/Steph. Anyone else think that's gonna happen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Niggardly King 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 Yeah, Orton might just have a future as the sick anti-hero... at the crowd reaction during the last five minutes of that segment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foleyfanforever88 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 I had the static noise all night so I watched Raw on mute, but I can't wait to watch it again tomorrow (with sound) on youtube. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haws bah gawd 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 I'd laugh my fucking ass off if the crowd was 100% behind Orton during the match. Looks like it may go that way. At least the crowds still apparently have no love for Stephanie. HHH may be a different story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Floyd 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 Orton is way too good at this... he must have had practice with a lot of passed out females at college parties. ***** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTomster 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 That whole segment was awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaMarcus Russell's #1 Caucasian Fan 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 If this was 2001, Steph would have taken 15 sledgehammer shots. God, that would have been awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haws bah gawd 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 If this was 2001, Steph would have taken 15 sledgehammer shots. God, that would have been awesome. That's for damn sure. I still cringe watching Austin's chair-assault on Lita. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foleyfanforever88 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 If this was 2001, Steph would have taken 15 sledgehammer shots. God, that would have been awesome. I still jerk off watching Austin's chair-assault on Lita. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haws bah gawd 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 If this was 2001, Steph would have taken 15 sledgehammer shots. God, that would have been awesome. I still jerk off watching Austin's chair-assault on Lita. HA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 This was the total hard sell show for WM tonight. They did put a ton of heat on the main heels, with Jericho and Orton destroying Flair and HHH (as well as Steph). The Jericho segment made me want to see Flair vs. Jericho though, not the 3 legends against Jericho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 Sometimes WWE reminds me of my work ethic in school - they've known for weeks they need to work hard on something but halfass it despite the fact it could really end up hurting them, but when the pressure is on, they decide to be awesome. Every segment on Raw served a purpose for the Mania build, and this one show did more to hype it than everything from the Rumble until last week combined. Some DrVenkman Notes: - The lack of (intentional) colour in the past several months really makes it seem like a big deal when someone finally blades. I think the Flair beatdown looked a bit weak, but the idea behind it and overall execution was great. I have no faith in Jericho vs. Piper/Snuka/Steamboat being very good (though I am curious to see what Ricky can do) but damn, I was appalled - knowing full well this is all a story and the watch was more than likely a replica - that Jericho would destroy Ric's retirement watch. Getting pissed at the heel for being a dick = good angle. - I'm a sucker for 8 man tags that end in a finisher fest, so hooray to that match. It was also nice to know that Flair was really looking forward to Finlay being tagged in the match. - I'm still not very interested in Cena vs. Show vs. Edge and the build to that on this show was probably the weakest part (because I've already written it off as 'whatever'), but they're trying, so that's fine. I think in the end it will be a good match, but I'm not feeling it right now. - JBL was on commentary no more than 45 seconds before he threw out "THE LIGHTS ARE ON BRIGHT", and then he said it AGAIN right after. That bit of annoyance aside, I look forward to his retirement because hearing someone talk about "professional wrestling" and Lou Thesz on commentary is always appreciated. - The Shawn Michaels vignette was money. This reminded me of last year when the build to Mania was mostly "hey, Flair and Shawn are going to have a big match" without really doing anything (besides the retirement angle) to make you care, then they did the Old Yeller promo and it buys galore. So awesome. I can't wait for the Taker mockery on SmackDown . - Stephanie needs to dress in casual attire all the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrestlefreak 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 I'm really looking forward to HBK/Taker. The build has been great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caliban 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 Funniest moments of the night: The guy yelling out "Good job Orton!" at the end. Excellent work. Edge and Vickie's mashup photo - I could have sworn it was Kizarny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 That closing segment was like mainlining pure awesomeness. I would *SO* love it if the crowd completely turned on HHH and backed Orton at Wrestlemania. But, other than the closing segment, and the opening Jericho/Flair segment, everything in between was pretty boring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericholic82 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 Ha, the guy in the crowd with the flower mask is wrestlecrap's own blade braxton. I thought I was the only one to notice. I knew it was him when I saw the mask, because WC just had footage of him wearing the mask for a recent Indy appearance as a manager. I should have known he'd be there, it was in Kansas City after all. He kept looking at himself on the HD tron all night long though. The show was pretty entertaining. The Flair beatdown went over well, but makes you want to see Jericho/Flair instead. Gotta love him stealign Flair's shoes abnd throwing them in the crowd (where from the looks of it, quite a fight broke out in the stands to obtain them) The Rolex smash was a nice added touch, and props to Lawler for remembering Shawn giving that watch to him last year. The Shawn stuff was great, nice history lesson there. He needs to go full on heel for awhile it would be quite awesome and he could even get a title reign out of it. Orton for once looks like the heel in the feud. Someone in creative must have noticed how much HHH was looking like the heel. And yea Steph took the DDT right on. I was waiting for the punt too, I must admit. For once actual Build for Mania, that ALMOST got me excited for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tino Standard 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 I'll always mark out for video packages showing all of Undertaker's victims at WrestleMania through the years, but whoever decided to have Shawn Michaels kick a tombstone with "16-1" on it probably also set in motion the wheels for the whole "25th anniversary of WM" deal. If you're hell-bent on ending (... or "burying") the Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania, shouldn't you kick a tombstone that says 16-0? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericholic82 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 I'll always mark out for video packages showing all of Undertaker's victims at WrestleMania through the years, but whoever decided to have Shawn Michaels kick a tombstone with "16-1" on it probably also set in motion the wheels for the whole "25th anniversary of WM" deal. If you're hell-bent on ending (... or "burying") the Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania, shouldn't you kick a tombstone that says 16-0? Great point Tino. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theone 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 I'll always mark out for video packages showing all of Undertaker's victims at WrestleMania through the years, but whoever decided to have Shawn Michaels kick a tombstone with "16-1" on it probably also set in motion the wheels for the whole "25th anniversary of WM" deal. If you're hell-bent on ending (... or "burying") the Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania, shouldn't you kick a tombstone that says 16-0? I think it was symoblic of HBK burying the dead man AFTER he ends the streak, not of him burying the streak itself.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boner Kawanger 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2009 I think people need to shut the fuck up about this whole nitpicking numbers thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
