RAW Thread 08/19/13: Evolution... EVOLUTION![/Lemmy]

[Steveweiser]

RAW is live tonight from Anaheim, CA, and things have definitely changed in the WWE Universe following SummerSlam.

We had a new WWE Champion... and then thanks to Triple H, we have another new WWE Champion. After a superb main event battle, Daniel Bryan downed John Cena with a Busaiku Knee Kick to claim his first WWE Championship, only after the celebrations for Randy Orton to show up, allowing The Game to pounce on the new champion by giving him a shock Pedigree, leading to Orton cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase and pinning Bryan to become the new WWE Champion. Triple H and Randy Orton, of course, are one half of Evolution (Ric Flair and Batista being the other half), but the big question is if this was Vince McMahon's orders, or if Trips went into business for himself? What does Stephanie McMahon make of this, and how will Daniel Bryan and/or John Cena respond?

Another titanic battle at SummerSlam saw The Beast defeat The Best, as Brock Lesnar proved too much for CM Punk. In a brutal unholy war that saw MMA submission holds and steel chairs, Paul Heyman's involvement led to Lesnar hitting the F5 on Punk on a chair for the big win. Punk wanted his revenge on Heyman so badly, and that was his undoing last night. Will Heyman and Lesnar gloat about the win this evening, and is Punk in a situation to try and get his comeback on his former "best friend"?

In other action at SummerSlam, Alberto Del Rio was able to retain his World Heavyweight Title over Christian, Dolph Ziggler and Kaitlyn got a victory over Big E Langston and Divas Champion AJ Lee, Cody Rhodes defeated his former partner and the World Title Money in the Bank briefcase holder Damien Sandow, and The Wyatt Family put Kane out of commission in the Ring of Fire Match. And in the pre-show, Rob Van Dam was about to claim the United States Title, when The Shield ran in to protect Dean Ambrose's championship.

So what on earth will go down tonight with Randy Orton on top and Triple H backing him? Tune in and find out...

[543Y2J]

Love the title! Can't wait for tonight!

[EoE: Well There's Your Problem]

Remember to bring a good book to this thread early on... we could be starting with one of THOSE Triple H promos.

[simplydurhamcalling]

I'm really hoping The Shield joins Vince/Orton/Triple H tonight. I'd get Bryan's 'rematch clause' out of the way, allow him to have it tonight but just as the match is about to start have The Shield interfere and help Orton/Triple H destroy Bryan. I'd have Henry/Show/RVD interfere to no avail but take them down as well. Preferably with RKOs (I don't want them all eating pedigrees).

You could even tease a Shield face turn early on, saying last night was an injustice and they won't stand for it, then have them 'helping' Bryan out before they attack him.

Essentially I just want a new super-stable of some kind but the heels should stand tall again tonight. After Bryan's used his rematch clause they can book a similar path to the title as the one they did with Austin for WM15.

[The Masked Heel WAS WRONG]

Get your shovels ready.

IT'S BURYING TTTIIIIMMMEEE!

[muzzle]

The Shield as corporate muscle?

[Deleted]

I haven't been this excited for a Raw in a LONG time. Can't wait to see how they explain the heel turns, even if it does involve a 10+ minute HHH promo.

[muzzle]

HHH comes out for 20 minute promo:

Triple H: You know whats injustice? Your quack father in law running rough shot over DIZ BUSINESS.....(Long pause)....huh, MY BUZINESS! So what do I do? I hire THE SHIELD of injustice, and if I am injustice, then they'll be shielding me. This is why algebra is a great trait to have. I am going to run my inheritance the way I want, and Im not going to let some wrinkly old baffon, an aloof tyrant run MY BUZINESS from beyond a sad pathetic grave. Hunter's back, and the sibling has learnt everything he has needed from his alpha male papa, so when I dont need him anymore, I start hunting my old man.

[Kayfabe FAN don't want none]

SO MUCH HYPE! Can't wait for the Evolution/Bryan stuff.
And please WWE, have some common sense and get Ziggler to Superkick Del Rio and tell him that he's done with his personal problems and HE WANTS DA TITLE RIGHT HERE TANIGHT! ... Well maybe not tonight, but yeah, just get him back in the title picture.
And hopefully Rhodes/Sandow continue, because despite the short time they're giving at SS, they had an awesome match. ( glad Samoa Rhodes is still using the Muscle Buster )

[Harry The Arrow was Wrong!]

I was initially pissed off at the outcome last night but having had some time to mull it over, I've completely changed my opinion on the Orton/HHH heel turn. I can't remember the last time I was this excited for Raw, just to see how everything plays out.
I'm also looking forward to seeing who the Wyatt family target next. I also hope Ziggler gets back in the title hunt.

[StuntGranny®]

I hope everyone is pumped for for a good old fashioned Triple H monologue!

[The Ichi]

Both excited about what happens and a little nervous. That always beats apathy though.

[543Y2J]

What are Anaheim crowds normally like?

[CH Punk]

Aug 19, 2013 10:40:48 GMT -5 543Y2J said:

What are Anaheim crowds normally like?

They had that Raw with the first full heel turn from Johnny Ace (where he attacked Mick Foley) and I remember the crowd being good.

[tigermaskxxxvii]

I hope Trips ends his promo by saying "Oh, by the way I sent the text to Big Kev at SummerSlam 2 years ago!" But says it as a complete after thought.

[Deleted]

My first ever raw, cant f***ing wait

[Deleted]

Should be a great show. I'm definitely pumped for it

[Deleted]

Should get some Steph ACTING! That's always good for a chuckle.

[Deleted]

Aug 19, 2013 12:30:43 GMT -5 @akeem said:

Should get some Steph ACTING! That's always good for a chuckle.

I want more crying stories about Vince and the water hose.

[JTH]

Reign of Terror 2.0 is about begin!!!