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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Jun 25, 2012 6:31:16 GMT -5
Episode 996 of Monday Night Raw will take place in Fort Wayne, IN. Tonight will mark the return of Chris Jericho after punting that poor Brazilian flag. Will he return as a face or a heel, and with Money in the Bank a few short weeks away, will he seek a spot in the match that he created?
Speaking of Money in the Bank, we learned last Friday that Big Show is the first entrant in the WWE Championship MITB match? Who will join the World's Largest Athlete in the big ladder matches, and will we learn more about the format of this year's matches?
Also, the situation involving AJ, Kane, Punk, Bryan, and the WWE title was intensified as AJ walked to the ring last week dressed as the Big Red Monster, and would hand Kane a victory on Friday night against Daniel Bryan. What will the parties involved have to say about the actions of AJ and the contendership for CM Punk's WWE title?
Vickie Guerrero is the GM of both shows this week, and she also had her respect, love, and admiration earned by Dolph Ziggler last week with his victory over Jack Swagger. Will the Show Off be the beneficiary of Vickie's influence this week?
Also, we seem to have a Tag division now, but will the champs be in attendance as the Prime Time Players have an upcoming title shot? Will Santino defend the US title soon? Will the Divas even be booked? Find out at 9PM EST!
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Jun 25, 2012 6:53:33 GMT -5
I spent so much time on the preamble, I missed out on posting the thread. Oh well.  Here it was ;D: {Spoiler}It's that time of the week again, as RAW comes to you live from Fort Wayne. And with both Money In The Bank and episode #1000 looming large on the horizon, RAW could see quite a few things set in motion.
Tonight will see the uncharacteristically quiet return of Chris Jericho, after serving his 30 day suspension for kicking a Brazilian flag. With his previous rival Randy Orton still serving a Wellness suspension, Jericho could be in need for new opponents. What will the man in the flashing jacket have to say tonight (if anything... we still remember)?
The rotating weekly interim General Manager merry-go-round stops at Vickie Guerrero this week. The perpetually un-excused cougar has seemingly chosen sides with her battling All-American Show Offs, planting a kiss on Dolph Ziggler after his win over Jack Swagger last week. Will her week in the big chair lead to benefits for her close personal friend, and handicaps to those who oppose him? Tune in to find out.
WWE Champion CM Punk is now officially on the longest WWE Championship reign since John Cena in 2006-2007, but the focus appears to be on previous challengers Kane and Daniel Bryan as they become even more pre-occupied with each other and the increasingly disturbed AJ. Last week, AJ channelled the spirit of Harley Quinn and donned a Kane mask in an attempt to get into the heads of Mr. K and the DB-man, and probably Punk too. Who knows what will happen next?
World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus's future is somewhat clearer. A title match against Alberto Del Rio is inevitable, despite the universe seemingly conspiring that it never happen. Will the third time be the charm?
Triple H knocked Paul Heyman the f*** out last week on RAW, after Heyman, acting as Brock Lesnar's personal agent, denied Triple H's request of a match at SummerSlam, then proceeded to bring his wife into the matter. Triple H doesn't take No for an answer very well at all, so he'll be doing everything in his power to try and get that match. Maybe there'll be some further development tonight.
The Money In The Bank ladder matches are some of the most highly anticipated matches every year, and people up and down the card will be looking for one of those shots at the briefcase. Big Show has already thrown his skull cap into the ring, entering the match for the WWE Championship shot. Who will fill those 5/7/11/15 other spots? Rising stars like Ziggler and Cody Rhodes? A surprise return like Rey Mysterio or Wade Barrett? Midcard champs Christian and Santino Marella? Hell, even John Cena has an open schedule for now, so it's not beyond the realm of possibility that he could enter.
Tag champs... R-Truth is still out of commission with his foot injury, so Kofi Kingston seems to be back in singles for now... but the division underneath them is starting to look pretty healthy, with A.W.'s Prime Time Players starting to get on a roll. But they still have the jilted Primo & Epico to get past before they set their sights on the bronze.
Divas... Layla's champ, no challengers, Kelly may or may not come back. That's about it.
Wow... it looks so stacked when you write it all down. Anyway... All this, and Heath Slater gets his ass kicked by a legend, tonight on RAW! |
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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Jun 25, 2012 6:57:57 GMT -5
In the spirit of Chris Jericho's Raw return, I DID IT FIRST!
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Post by Bang Bang Bart on Jun 25, 2012 14:06:37 GMT -5
John Cena, you're such a tease...
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Post by "Gentleman" AJ Powell on Jun 25, 2012 14:20:22 GMT -5
John Cena, you're such a tease... £10 says it's him entering MITB. |
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Post by Madagascar Fred on Jun 25, 2012 14:59:33 GMT -5
wrestlingnyuze.com confirmed this:
MITB this year:
Kane vs. Big Show vs. John Cena vs. Great Khali vs. Ezekiel Jackson vs. Ryback vs. Tensai vs. Brodus Clay
oh and tonight's matches:
John Cena vs. Tensai, Big Show, John Laurinaitis and the 1991 Indiana Pacers
Dolph Ziggler vs. Jack Swagger
Kofi & Rey vs. Reks & Hawkins
Ryback facing 10 midgets
Alberto & Cody vs. Christian & Sheamus
Beth vs. Kelly
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2012 15:01:56 GMT -5
John Cena, you're such a tease... £10 says it's him entering MITB. This. Then he's going to win again, and then get pushed as the first man to arrange a match in advance (versus Punk at SummerSlam), ignoring RVD's cash in yet again. |
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Post by BigWill on Jun 25, 2012 15:15:51 GMT -5
wrestlingnyuze.com confirmed this: MITB this year: Kane vs. Big Show vs. John Cena vs. Great Khali vs. Ezekiel Jackson vs. Ryback vs. Tensai vs. Brodus Clay Battle of the hosses? |
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Post by lemonyellowson on Jun 25, 2012 19:17:59 GMT -5
i want to see ryback take on 3 tonight.
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Post by Dub H on Jun 25, 2012 19:21:44 GMT -5
i would pay good money to see Ryback Wrestle 10 midgets
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Post by Krimzon on Jun 25, 2012 19:23:41 GMT -5
wrestlingnyuze.com confirmed this: MITB this year: Kane vs. Big Show vs. John Cena vs. Great Khali vs. Ezekiel Jackson vs. Ryback vs. Tensai vs. Brodus Clay Battle of the hosses? I'd actually be up for a Boss Hoss Money in the Bank Ladder Match. |
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Post by Lancers on Jun 25, 2012 19:23:44 GMT -5
MITB this year: Kane vs. Big Show vs. John Cena vs. Great Khali vs. Ezekiel Jackson vs. Ryback vs. Tensai vs. Brodus Clay We're gonna need a fatter ladder. Rik Smits can box out Big Show. But they're gonna need Detlef Schrempf to hit some open J's over Ezekiel Jackson. |
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Post by WorkingInAColeMine on Jun 25, 2012 19:35:03 GMT -5
John Cena announcing his new hat color
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Post by Error on Jun 25, 2012 19:42:45 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2012 19:49:25 GMT -5
That's weird. Maybe the start of some new midcard push for him? Anything to get it off Santino. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2012 19:52:46 GMT -5
MITB this year: Kane vs. Big Show vs. John Cena vs. Great Khali vs. Ezekiel Jackson vs. Ryback vs. Tensai vs. Brodus Clay We're gonna need a fatter ladder. Rik Smits can box out Big Show. But they're gonna need Detlef Schrempf to hit some open J's over Ezekiel Jackson. Dale Davis will be beatin the shit out of Zeke down low all night, he'll be blown up 6 minutes into the 1st quarter. |
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Post by lemonyellowson on Jun 25, 2012 19:54:54 GMT -5
meh - at this point the us belt is about as prestigious as the european championship  |
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Post by BigWill on Jun 25, 2012 19:57:47 GMT -5
That's weird. Maybe the start of some new midcard push for him? Anything to get it off Santino. I doubt he'll get a push, even if he wins the title. Not since the Miz had the title has it felt like the WWE was actually in support of the U.S. champion. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2012 19:58:04 GMT -5
meh - at this point the us belt is about as prestigious as the european championship Agreed. It's obviously the tertiary title. |
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