Haven't seen a the whole show in full as yet; only snippets and matches here and there... enough to go on though and say where I think we're going after this weeks episode!
I haven't seen the opening Ryback promo, but I don't hold much hope as it'll probably be along the lines of feeding on everyone and being hungry blah blah blah... work still needed on that side of his game. This was followed up with a squash over Jobber Tensai; complete with a Shellshock(ed?) that he actually managed this time around. Back to the usual formula of making Ryback look strong after a PPV loss - this would be continued at the end of the show, too.
The two main situations of Raw this week started with the Vickie/AJ/Cena odyssey. I write about this every week even though it is really pissing me off now! Vickie brings out two 'witnesses' (awful actors) to give more 'evidence' on the AJ/Cena 'affair' (just to remind everyone: they're both single). This basically came down to a brawl between Cena and Ziggler, resulting in Cena injuring his knee on the way out of the ring chasing Ziggler up the ramp. Still not sure if this is staged or if he actually has hurt his knee in?
Later in the show, AJ confronted Ziggler in the heel dressing room and gave him some slaps after being put in her place. This led to another Cena/Ziggler brawl that resulted in a toilet cubicle being destroyed (awesome!) and Cena's knee needing more attention. The payoff to this whole train wreck will hopefully be a match at TLC - for once I hope Cena's knee injury is part of the build up so he'll make said match.
The main event of the evening was the celebration of CM Punk's title reign. Punk, Heyman and chart showed where Punk ranks with the other lengthy reigns in history. Loved the mocking of Sammartino, Hogan, Austin and Rock... especially Punk copying their mannerisms along the way.
Out comes Ryback to rudely interrupt. As he approaches the ring, Rollins, Ambrose and Reigns ambush him and put a beating on him. It takes several minutes to finally get him weak enough to deliver another three man Powerbomb through the announce table (a repeat of the PPV finish). This was good for three reasons: (1) Punk could then finish the show celebrating over a fallen Ryback (as should be the case after this milestone). (2) It highlighted the three newcomers - again in a main event slot and (3) Even though Ryback got put through a table he still came out looking strong as it took three men to beat him down (after attempting to break free from the beatdown).
Prediction (for TLC): I think from this edition of Raw; and the second time Ryback has gone through a table; I'm going to go with CM Punk vs Ryback in a Tables match - unfortunately, I can see Ryback losing this one AGAIN (as a result of Rollins/Ambrose/Reigns/Maddox? interfering). I just hope that three PPV loses in a row won't hurt him too much. As said earlier, it looks to be Cena vs Ziggler coming up too - finally a chance to really get Ziggler up to that next level and justify the imminent MITB cash in. Win or lose, a great showing against Cena WILL do Ziggler's career no end of good. I still hope for him to go over Cena CLEAN.
Also, it seems that Sheamus vs Big Show will go another month (after the DQ finish at Survivor Series) - therefore, with all the chair shots Sheamus gave Show, I can see this being a Chairs match at TLC (too obvious?)
Other Raw thoughts:
- Barrett is being given a new feud in Kofi Kingston. I suppose while Sheamus/Show go another month, they have to keep Barrett's momentum going. Hopefully a Intercontinental title run will do him good and 'up' the title a little more. I still love that belt...
- Always impressed when smaller guys show awesome strength picking bigger guys up - credit to Cesaro for doing the best he can with what he's given. Please don't give that US title to R-Truth in the rematch...
- I haven't seen the whole of the Del Rio/Orton 2 out of 3 falls match. I hope that this loss made Del Rio look good and it's not lowered his stock further.
- Tag team division still looking good - Rey/Sin Cara/Kane/Bryan beat down Titus and Darren (as is to be expected). Hopefully a triple threat will come out of this at TLC.
- Miz looked pretty good, and won clean, over David Jobber. Nice to mix things up a bit with his continued face turn.
- I hate the Diva's division but fair play to WWE for bringing Tamina back into the fold. It needs a power-house after the loss of Beth Phoenix. Actually, it needs a lot more than that. Remember the days when it had actual stars like Trish and Lita?
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