*** Official RAW Thread - 8th May 2006 ****

[Guest MrFill]

Preview:

Things are definitely going to get hardcore when RAW emanates from the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, CA. Mick Foley finally achieved his WrestleMania moment just one month ago when he faced Edge in the most brutal Hardcore Match in WWE history. Foley and Edge endured steel chairs, barbed wire, thumb tacks and even a flaming table, but Foley is hungry for more. Edge has accepted Foley’s challenge, and the Hardcore Legend is prepared to come out on top with the victory this time. Will these two Superstars be able to survive going to hell and back one again? Can Edge make it two in a row over the Hardcore Legend?

 

Plus, after taking one week off, Mr. McMahon will likely be back at the helm. What will The Chairman have to say after his special guest referee, Triple H, walked out of his officiating duties? Mr. McMahon warned The Game that if he didn’t obey his orders, then the next time he received a WWE Championship opportunity would be when he was an old man. Will the Chairman live up to his words? Will Triple H pay the price for leaving the main event of RAW?

 

And who will even be calling the action on RAW? After an altercation with Jerry “The King” Lawler, he quit as the play-by-play man last week. Styles said he was fed up with several aspects of sports-entertainment and simply walked out of RAW. Who will be calling the action alongside The King?

Spoilers are allowed in this thread.

[Guest DanielFullard]

WWE.com once again prooves that the team who are producing the site have no communication whatsoever. On the front page it has a main feature about JR returning and in the preview it has the tasking question of "Who will the commentator be?".......

[Ryan 188]

WWE.com once again prooves that the team who are producing the site have no communication whatsoever. On the front page it has a main feature about JR returning and in the preview it has the tasking question of "Who will the commentator be?".......

 

I think their talking about The Coach ;)

[wyndorf 389]

I'm excited about where the Triple H/Vince feud is going. Yes, I'm excited about a wrestling show. Good for me.

[Guest Dickie Hyde]

Cant wait for RAW this week :D:D:D:D

[Guest Swipemonkey]

Whether or not it is JR, I will expect to see Joey's replacement be forced to join "McMahonism" to be rewarded with the role. ;)

[Guest remi MPW]

should be a good show

[Guest rawiswar]

I hope last weeks RAW marked the beginning of new things to come on RAW and the WWE in general. I just hope they continue to put out stuff that was somewhat as entertaining as last weeks, they really need to change things... And of course, welcome back J.R!

[Guest Ravenmark]

Looking forward to some sort of progression towards ECW, Foley's possible heel turn and more DX teases.

[Guest Slim Jim]

It's gonna be all go this week with Foley/Edge, the direction of the HHH/HBK thing, and of course the imminant invasion on the part of ECW.

[Guest The Great Ahmar]

I'm really getting back into RAW again after about 6 months, looking forward to HHH and HBK maybe becoming a force and not tease it. I'm looking to mark out, i haven't done this for a long time. So hopefully ECW will turn up.

[Guest rawiswar]

WWE.com once again prooves that the team who are producing the site have no communication whatsoever. On the front page it has a main feature about JR returning and in the preview it has the tasking question of "Who will the commentator be?".......

 

Yes and is it me or are these rediculous captions when a RAW or SD has finished really sad and pathetic. Well Michael Cole does have some new important role at WWE.com, I'm blaming him.

[Guest Telf]

WWE have also announced a fatal fourway for the IC title between RVD, Benjamin, Haas and Masters

 

I have a sneeking suspicion that the Masterpiece may collect his first strap tonight because of RVD possibly moving onto Cena and Shelton and Hass seemingly starting a feud

[Guest The Great Ahmar]

I think Master will win to, for the seem reason. Is it ture that Kane and Show are going to fight too?

[Guest Dave7g]

WWE have also announced a fatal fourway for the IC title between RVD, Benjamin, Haas and Masters

 

I have a sneeking suspicion that the Masterpiece may collect his first strap tonight because of RVD possibly moving onto Cena and Shelton and Hass seemingly starting a feud

 

Don't forget Kane vs Big Show is announced now, so that's another match of the year no doubt.

[Guest Wolverine]

I've got a feeling that Shelton's taking his title back tonight. It should be a pretty good Raw - I can't wait for Edge/Foley II.

[Guest Ravenmark]

According to PWinsider there's a CAGE at Raw and will be used tonight.

 

HHH vs The Spirit Squad?

[Guest Ravenmark]

PWInsider also reporting Tommy Dreamer will be involved in the Foley Edge match.

[RetroIC Gaming 196]

PWInsider also reporting Tommy Dreamer will be involved in the Foley Edge match.

 

To follow on that I found this from another website

 

Dave Scherer is now reporting that the Hardcore Match featuring Edge and Mick Foley will turn into a three-way match featuring TOMMY DREAMER.

 

This is likely the start of a Foley heel turn and to further the ECW angle.

[Guest Ravenmark]

Pretty much what PWInsider said.

 

Raw is shaping up to be good; shame about the steel cage, I just know it's going to involve The Spirit Squad.

[Guest yoyo]

Pretty much what PWInsider said.

 

Raw is shaping up to be good; shame about the steel cage, I just know it's going to involve The Spirit Squad.

There were reports last week about a steel cage but it ended up being a dark match so we'll see.

[Guest Dave7g]

Never mind eh! Edited May 9, 2006 by Dave7g

[Guest Drake]

Uhmm Dave, read the posts from above.

 

Edit #1

 

Is it me or during the opening video package did they tease like the D-X song.

 

Obviosuly not the same tune but kind with the same rhythim.

 

Edit#2

 

Now that the 4 way match is starting I have a hunch. What about if Shelton wins it back thanks to Coach interfering. We all know that he's beign re-packaged as a manager so what better way than to help his afro-american buddy Shelton.

Edited May 9, 2006 by Drake

[Guest Craig]

CAR F'N LITO IS ON MY TV SCREEN!!! AND SO IS MATT STRIKER! IN A VEST!! Best. Raw. Since. Last. Week. For. Something. Of. A. Similiar. Manner.

 

Oh yeah, the beginning. I loved Cena's Vince, I mean, Mr. McMahon pose. Triple H's response to Mr. McMahon asking if he expects him to give him another title shot ("uh, yeah") was also great. Nice tease for RVD/Cena too as they were walking up the ramp.

 

As for the Fatal 4 Way, suprised RVD retained, as I'd expect they'd want to get the title off of him, but whatever. The match itself just seemed meh. Nothing too special. Nice finish though.

 

Stupid Eugene, coming out to attack YOUR teacher, Matt Striker. HAHAHAHA! CAR F'N LITO showed both of them who the top dog w/ afro is!! Lifting flatliner for Striker!! BACKCRACKER for Eugene! CAR F'N LITO rules.

 

OH MY FREAKIN' GOD OF HARDCORE IT'S TOMMY DREAMER. TOMMY DREAMER. DREAMER. TOMMY. OH MY GOD. HARDCORE MATCH. BOOBS. SINGAPORE CANE. BARBED WIRE. MICK FOLEY. DREAMER. GROIN. BARBED WIRE.

 

I think you get the idea.

Edited May 9, 2006 by Craig

[Guest Dave7g]

How come nobody liked Kane in that See no Evil crap when about a month ago they were saying how great he was?

 

Vince, we have memories you know!

 

Eh?