Post by hbkid718 on Sept 19, 2022 22:04:18 GMT -5
Before getting to Raw, I would like to apologize. Last week, I guaran-damn-teed that my Weekly Column would be done by this week, but I got so far behind that I still didn't finish updating my site with last week's matches. Therefore, I can't post anything. So, for the first time ever, I will have a Super-Duper 4 Week Column and this time I promise it will be done by next week.
Here are my Raw Thoughts:
Bobby Lashley VS Seth Rollins was incredible. So many cool spots especially Lashley blocking The Stomp. I loved that it got 3 Segments but I wished that USA Network did Picture-in-Picture. I love the finish with Riddle coming out but not getting in the ring, so we didn't get a stupid DQ when he attacked Rollins. I just realized that it looks like they're not going to Raw VS Smackdown this year at Survivor Series because of what Triple H said when he announced War Games, therefore we will not be getting Bobby Lashley VS GUNTHER, but a match of that magnitude should be saved for WrestleMania.
Nice entrance into the building for Damage CTRL with the limo & then the golf cart to the ring.
Great promo by Damage CTRL. Good response by Bianca Belair. Once again Asuka is hilarious dancing to Bianca's theme. Alexa Bliss was great & any time that Alexa & Bayley wrestle, it is a classic. I'm looking forward to the main event.
Cool QR Code while Theory was getting ready. It lead to a website with a video saying Feed Your Head with a White Rabbit, leading to a game of Hangman saying: "Who Killed The World? You Did" And then it says "Come With Me" & the Date of 9-23 appeared, which is Friday.
WWE is 2 for 2 with incredible matches. Kevin Owens VS Austin Theory was awesome. I love Johnny Gargano stealing the MITB Briefcase. I don't mind these distraction finishes tonight as long we don't get DQs that ruin a finish of the match.
Great promo by Matt Riddle. I like when he's mostly serious.
Raw in Brooklyn at Barclays Center on October 10 will be the Season Premiere of Raw.
I gave my thoughts about Logan Paul VS Roman Reigns when it was announced this weekend, but I'll say it again. Paul has proven that he's a good wrestler & I rather see Paul VS Reigns instead of Reigns VS some legend that WWE will pull out of mothballs because it's the Blood Money PPV.
Come on, I was enjoying Raw. Why are Smackdown Wrestlers on Raw. Keep the brands separate. Yes, The Usos are Tag Team Champions on both brands, but The Brawling Brutes should stay on Smackdown.
Stupid Street Profits promo. This match should not be happening. Whatever happened to USA Network & FOX wanting separate rosters on their respective show? This is so stupid.
At exactly 9:23 a guy with a giant QR Code walked across the arena. WWE is so cool doing stuff like this.
As much as I didn't want to see this match because we shouldn't get Raw VS Smackdown Matches, The Street Profits VS The Brawling Brutes wasfun & it makes sense to show that The Brawling Brutes are ready for The Usos on Friday. Since he's in the building, I would love to see Butch reunite with Matt Riddle. I miss the Broserweights.
Very emotional Rey Mysterio promo but then Matt Riddle ruined it by being goofy.
I read the NXT Spoilers as tomorrow's show was taped last week & it looks like it will be a good show especially Bate VS McDonagh.
Fun promo in the back with The Alpha Academy & Johnny Gargano & Kevin Owens. Gargano & Owens could be one of the greatest tag teams of all-time, 2 of the greatest NXT Champions combined on 1 team. Amazing.
The Judgment Day's segment was OK. Finn Balor, Damian Priest, & Rhea Ripley were good. But Dominik Mysterio was horrible. He can't do a promo in the ring with the crowd booing him like that. He needs to stick to pre-taped promos. He needs to stay quiet when they are in the ring.
Rey Mysterio & Matt Riddle VS The Judgment Day was another great match tonight but I hate Rhea Ripley putting her hands on the male wrestlers as they can't return the favor & touch her. But it was another distraction finish without a DQ.
Awesome brawl with Matt Riddle & Seth Rollins. I love that they're bringing back the Fight Pit for their feud. It should be used.
OK Miz promo. I love the camera shot of Dexter Lumis' knife cutting a hole in the ring. I thought that The Miz was going to fall into it. Instead they had Dexter pop out & drag Miz in, but Ciampa made the save.
OK segment with The Judgment Day. I liked the AJ Styles & Finn Balor segment with them being friends but Styles wants no part of The Judgment Day.
Next week's Raw is shaping up to be a great show.
Excellent video package on Alexa Bliss.
Nice, Alexa Bliss VS Bayley will be getting a lot of time. Let's see how Bayley does in her hometown.
Kudos to the ring crew for changing the mat so quickly after Dexter Lumis cut a hole in it earlier.
Alexa Bliss VS Bayley was another great match between them. And again, it was another distracted finish without a DQ. I like Damage CTRL taking everyone out. I like that assisted moonsault with IYO SKY wearing the Title. Perfect ending to Raw. And I can't wait for Bianca Belair VS Bayley at Extreme Rules.
Ends another incredible Raw. Every match was given a lot of time & were awesome. There were no wasted segments & no Enhancement Matches. I can't decide what my favorite was so when there's multiple favorites, then it's a stupendous show for me.
Here are my Raw Thoughts:
Bobby Lashley VS Seth Rollins was incredible. So many cool spots especially Lashley blocking The Stomp. I loved that it got 3 Segments but I wished that USA Network did Picture-in-Picture. I love the finish with Riddle coming out but not getting in the ring, so we didn't get a stupid DQ when he attacked Rollins. I just realized that it looks like they're not going to Raw VS Smackdown this year at Survivor Series because of what Triple H said when he announced War Games, therefore we will not be getting Bobby Lashley VS GUNTHER, but a match of that magnitude should be saved for WrestleMania.
Nice entrance into the building for Damage CTRL with the limo & then the golf cart to the ring.
Great promo by Damage CTRL. Good response by Bianca Belair. Once again Asuka is hilarious dancing to Bianca's theme. Alexa Bliss was great & any time that Alexa & Bayley wrestle, it is a classic. I'm looking forward to the main event.
Cool QR Code while Theory was getting ready. It lead to a website with a video saying Feed Your Head with a White Rabbit, leading to a game of Hangman saying: "Who Killed The World? You Did" And then it says "Come With Me" & the Date of 9-23 appeared, which is Friday.
WWE is 2 for 2 with incredible matches. Kevin Owens VS Austin Theory was awesome. I love Johnny Gargano stealing the MITB Briefcase. I don't mind these distraction finishes tonight as long we don't get DQs that ruin a finish of the match.
Great promo by Matt Riddle. I like when he's mostly serious.
Raw in Brooklyn at Barclays Center on October 10 will be the Season Premiere of Raw.
I gave my thoughts about Logan Paul VS Roman Reigns when it was announced this weekend, but I'll say it again. Paul has proven that he's a good wrestler & I rather see Paul VS Reigns instead of Reigns VS some legend that WWE will pull out of mothballs because it's the Blood Money PPV.
Come on, I was enjoying Raw. Why are Smackdown Wrestlers on Raw. Keep the brands separate. Yes, The Usos are Tag Team Champions on both brands, but The Brawling Brutes should stay on Smackdown.
Stupid Street Profits promo. This match should not be happening. Whatever happened to USA Network & FOX wanting separate rosters on their respective show? This is so stupid.
At exactly 9:23 a guy with a giant QR Code walked across the arena. WWE is so cool doing stuff like this.
As much as I didn't want to see this match because we shouldn't get Raw VS Smackdown Matches, The Street Profits VS The Brawling Brutes wasfun & it makes sense to show that The Brawling Brutes are ready for The Usos on Friday. Since he's in the building, I would love to see Butch reunite with Matt Riddle. I miss the Broserweights.
Very emotional Rey Mysterio promo but then Matt Riddle ruined it by being goofy.
I read the NXT Spoilers as tomorrow's show was taped last week & it looks like it will be a good show especially Bate VS McDonagh.
Fun promo in the back with The Alpha Academy & Johnny Gargano & Kevin Owens. Gargano & Owens could be one of the greatest tag teams of all-time, 2 of the greatest NXT Champions combined on 1 team. Amazing.
The Judgment Day's segment was OK. Finn Balor, Damian Priest, & Rhea Ripley were good. But Dominik Mysterio was horrible. He can't do a promo in the ring with the crowd booing him like that. He needs to stick to pre-taped promos. He needs to stay quiet when they are in the ring.
Rey Mysterio & Matt Riddle VS The Judgment Day was another great match tonight but I hate Rhea Ripley putting her hands on the male wrestlers as they can't return the favor & touch her. But it was another distraction finish without a DQ.
Awesome brawl with Matt Riddle & Seth Rollins. I love that they're bringing back the Fight Pit for their feud. It should be used.
OK Miz promo. I love the camera shot of Dexter Lumis' knife cutting a hole in the ring. I thought that The Miz was going to fall into it. Instead they had Dexter pop out & drag Miz in, but Ciampa made the save.
OK segment with The Judgment Day. I liked the AJ Styles & Finn Balor segment with them being friends but Styles wants no part of The Judgment Day.
Next week's Raw is shaping up to be a great show.
Excellent video package on Alexa Bliss.
Nice, Alexa Bliss VS Bayley will be getting a lot of time. Let's see how Bayley does in her hometown.
Kudos to the ring crew for changing the mat so quickly after Dexter Lumis cut a hole in it earlier.
Alexa Bliss VS Bayley was another great match between them. And again, it was another distracted finish without a DQ. I like Damage CTRL taking everyone out. I like that assisted moonsault with IYO SKY wearing the Title. Perfect ending to Raw. And I can't wait for Bianca Belair VS Bayley at Extreme Rules.
Ends another incredible Raw. Every match was given a lot of time & were awesome. There were no wasted segments & no Enhancement Matches. I can't decide what my favorite was so when there's multiple favorites, then it's a stupendous show for me.