Howdy Blog O'Doomers!
Wishing the best of holiday weekends to those celebrating and hoping those that didn't weren't forced to work too hard. I'm finally indoors to tend to my sunburn and wait for the man and kid to bring home their take from a weekend fishing trip. I was told there will be enough grouper and snapper to last for most of the summer so I will have to really test my recipe chops to make fish interesting day after day.
Anyway there's enough for everyone to enjoy. Some holiday baseball. Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals in the NBA. Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals in the NHL. Probably some replay French Open tennis if you are into that sort of thing.
And oh yeah, there's wrestling. I think I'm going to do a PPV review this weekend. Leaning towards Superbrawl II but not sure.
Anyway, enjoy the show and come out swinging but try to keep it clean!
Wishing the best of holiday weekends to those celebrating and hoping those that didn't weren't forced to work too hard. I'm finally indoors to tend to my sunburn and wait for the man and kid to bring home their take from a weekend fishing trip. I was told there will be enough grouper and snapper to last for most of the summer so I will have to really test my recipe chops to make fish interesting day after day.
Anyway there's enough for everyone to enjoy. Some holiday baseball. Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals in the NBA. Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals in the NHL. Probably some replay French Open tennis if you are into that sort of thing.
And oh yeah, there's wrestling. I think I'm going to do a PPV review this weekend. Leaning towards Superbrawl II but not sure.
Anyway, enjoy the show and come out swinging but try to keep it clean!
Superbrawl II is a really fun show.
ReplyDeleteI am deeming the Extant meatloaf experiment a success!
ReplyDeleteGood news. I tricked that ham-and-egger Sean Mooney at the door and got in tonight.
ReplyDeleteI figured it would be. Fun period for WCW, never seen it before.
ReplyDeleteOn this day, 17 years ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B0z81N2Ohs
ReplyDeleteAnd frankly I'd rather watch this RAW show than tonight's RAW.
Just book an Elimination Chamber match for the title tonight be done with it.
ReplyDeleteWe can't do that yet! IT'S NOT FEBRUARY!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo, does Vinson have a ticket for tonight's show? I fear for the safety of Fandango.
ReplyDeleteOne of WCW's better years for sure.
ReplyDeleteOh, hey. Cesaro is gonna feud with Sheamus? That could work.
ReplyDelete1997: RAW's best year.
ReplyDeleteSo we'll be seeing you on Nitro next week?
ReplyDeleteTune in and find out.
ReplyDeleteThey should have kept Kip Frey around in charge a little longer. He got the guys to put their working shoes on.
ReplyDeleteCall the hotline at 1-900-909-9900 for all the insider info!
ReplyDeleteWonder who racist Rusev beats up tonight....
ReplyDeleteI'm shocked they haven't done it on a Raw yet to spike ratings.
ReplyDeleteThe Ross Report isn't until Friday!
ReplyDeleteJTG is pretty much The Great Black Hope at this point.
ReplyDeleteNothing like a Memorial Day Raw, the show where WWE takes a night off.
ReplyDeleteThe really messed up part is I never called that number, but I have the damn thing memorized. I keep hearing Mean Gene say it.
ReplyDeleteThe Hart Foundation in full effect.
ReplyDeleteI prefer 1998. 1997 is good for the Bret-Austin-HBK triangle, but everything aside from that isn't very fun.
ReplyDeleteSame here. I bet if we try it Chris Cruise is still there waiting to take our call.
ReplyDeleteIf Russo was booking they would've done one by now.
ReplyDeleteYou know, the announcing on the pre-show ain't bad most of the time.
ReplyDelete89 and 92 are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI really wish the new TV contract put RAW back to two hours and they ran a squash-type show on the WWE Network as a pre-show. They could've tried to get more subscriptions that way.
ReplyDeletePoles would have factored in somehow.
ReplyDeleteAlicia Fox. GANGSTA.
ReplyDeleteAnd it would have been a screw job finish. Remember that "War Games" crap he did.
ReplyDeleteWow a "Shawn Michaels Can Die" sign.
ReplyDeleteThat's not very nice at all.
Agreed. RAW desperately needs to go back to being 2 hours. Less is more. All killer, no filler. There's a reason those RAW's from the late 90's were so good.
ReplyDeleteIn 1997 I think that was more like a matter of fact warning of what could happen to him as he dealt with drug problems.
ReplyDeleteWell, he CAN! It is possible!
ReplyDeleteI know it wasn't really WWE's decision to go back to 3 hours, but I would've fought USA Network like hell during negotiations to get it back to 2. A three hour program is just death regardless of how good it is.
ReplyDeleteShe all kind a cray-cray.
ReplyDeleteGod the Legion of Doom were so lame in 1997. The 1987 Road Warriors would have kicked the shit out of them.
ReplyDeleteThat fan almost got his wish around 1999 or 2001.
ReplyDeleteHeartbreaking that 2 of the 4 people in the opening match are no longer with us.
ReplyDeleteThat was my first thought.
ReplyDeleteWonder how that would have affected the fees they were able to negotiate.
ReplyDeleteAnd then billed them for their time.
ReplyDeleteI just realized that I can't remember the last time WWE referred to drug and alcohol problems as "personal demons."
ReplyDeleteIt's the red shoulder pads.
ReplyDeleteWhen was the last time one of their wrestlers had to publicly go through..."personal demons"
ReplyDeleteMain event too.
ReplyDeleteLook at Riley trying to compare Bryan's situation to a starting QB losing his job. Alex Smith would disagree with his assessment.
ReplyDeleteThat's true.
ReplyDeleteThis Yankees-Cardinals game doesn't seem to want to end. I'll have to play catch-up with the show tonight.
ReplyDeleteI think they just ignore the problem now.
ReplyDeleteTed is on and I'd kinda rather finish this.
ReplyDeleteDibiase?
ReplyDeleteWell, if it's Sr.
I would enjoy that.
ReplyDeleteDoes Justin Roberts have to exaggerate EVERYTHING? He's telling the crowd 60 seconds until airtime and is really overdoing it!
ReplyDeleteAustin raising hell while the LOD stand and watch is just wrong.
ReplyDeleteNo. They have enough wrestlers to work with a 3 hour show. THey could have US and IC title matches and all the wrestlers that aren't being used could form tag teams. There is no excuse.
ReplyDeletecrazy sex = best sex.
ReplyDeleteAre you there?
ReplyDeleteNo, I have some feed through my stream of the pre-show somehow.
ReplyDeleteTonight: Abeyance is awarded the WWE Championship
ReplyDeleteTomorrow: Abeyance is stripped of the WWE Championship when he attempts to rename it after the Hiroshima disaster, referring to its victims using an ethnic slur.
Jeff Hardy?
ReplyDeleteGentleman the thread can OFFICIALLY begin
ReplyDeleteTHis is the first time I can remember being home for the beginning to RAW.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check this out later.
ReplyDelete3 hours in front of the tv in one go is just a recipe for viewer burnout
ReplyDelete*Top 5 handshake*
ReplyDelete*kick to the balls*
ReplyDeleteEven MLK Day? Don't you auto get that day off?
ReplyDelete....OK I'm bored already.
ReplyDeleteThe first RAW I've watched since WrestleMania.
ReplyDeleteSunny SuperSoaker commercial @ 15:05. "Wetter is better." Yes Sunny, yes it is :)
ReplyDelete:: Top 5 Handshake ::
ReplyDeleteLooks like we will soon need to change the locks on the Top 5 Lounge
Are the playing taps for Zack Ryders career?
ReplyDeleteAnd then you try and date them and it fails miserably. Or is that just me?
ReplyDeleteSame thing.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone remember the last good Memorial Day edition of Raw?
ReplyDeletePrediction for tonight's show: Cena comes out in camo gear, acts like he's a soldier, and gives a cheesy promo that invokes the memories of veterans or something. How this links to his feud with Wyatt I have no idea.
ReplyDeleteI'm off tonight, let's see how far I can go before deciding "fuck it, I'll watch it on DVR"
ReplyDeleteThey cut Bo Dallas out of his own video.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for John Cena to tell me how brave 'Murica is.
ReplyDeleteThe Author-TAH!
ReplyDeleteYou know it.
ReplyDeleteSome time in the 1990s?
ReplyDeleteHow many themes does HHH have?
ReplyDeleteOh nice.
ReplyDeleteI was gonna say the tag match from 01 but I think that was the week before.
ReplyDeleteWhenever Memorial Day comes around I'm reminded of Kurt Angle in Vancouver.
ReplyDelete"In the United States, today is Memorial Day in which Americans have the day off to have barbecues. Now I understand in Canada you can't have barbecues without being attacked by a moose. Or a caribou."
I can't wait to see how Vince decides to embarrass America.
ReplyDeleteI just switched over from a Game of Thrones marathon. Wondering if I'll regret it.
ReplyDeleteOh shit, RAW actually started?
ReplyDeleteToo busy watching stupid shit on YouTube.
Oh it's true, it's damn true
ReplyDeletePfft. Vince losing interest after only ONE week. That's possibly a new record.
ReplyDeleteWill the face of the Mount Rushmore that is the Top 5 could be changed?
ReplyDeleteTUNE INTO RAW TO FIND OUT!
Probably.
ReplyDeleteTriple H just looks terrible without hair.
ReplyDeleteIf we're including WCW, 546.
ReplyDeleteDB should sell them the belt for $350,000,000.
ReplyDeleteMaybe it is just a statement of fact... I mean he CAN die
ReplyDeleteAs many as he pleases.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that a theme with most Yankees games? You could turn off a Yankees game and turn it back on 4 hours later and it's only the bottom of the 7th.
ReplyDeleteWatched Wrestlemania XXX again this week. Steph whoring up her outfit a bit 2000-style at ringside was a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteI think he looks decent.
ReplyDeleteMan, I really wish we had 1998 Vince for this angle. Steph tries, but she doesn't have his charisma or completely sell out for the angle.
ReplyDeleteI still haven't watch the last two episodes yet.
ReplyDeleteStuck reviewing The Bachelorette, and wondering if it's actually in any way worse than having the night off and watching Raw.
ReplyDeleteI would say sell it to Dixie Carter....but she'd need another $349,995.00
ReplyDeleteEspecially with an hour rain delay. They're tied in the 10th. Waiting for the Cards to score a run.
ReplyDeleteI just realized that wouldn't make any sense. If only it were two or three weeks ago.
ReplyDeleteI already said that.
ReplyDeleteEh, half of the time it's better to just be on YouTube.
ReplyDeleteI still hate you for your job. Still.
ReplyDeleteIt draws attention to his cro-Magnon forehead.
ReplyDeleteIt's a special Memorial Day edition of RAW.
ReplyDeleteTonight, Jinder Mahal learns the true meaning of Memorial Day, while Rusev struggles to get people to come over for his BBQ.
As opposed to Stef's body, which is a DD+!
ReplyDeleteWhy is Stephanie covering up the largest arms in the world.
ReplyDeleteBREAKING NEWS: Spambot shoots hard on Bayless and his treatment of the jobbers, gets suspended for two hours with half pay.
ReplyDelete"We as patriotic American citizens THANK the armed forces for their sacrifices for us. But one sacrifice I will not tolerate, is the sacrifices some of you, the WWE Universe (TM), has made, for one Bray Wyatt...
ReplyDeleteAmerica is a true leader in the world that we are all proud of - Bray Wyatt is not.
America preaches the truth, freedom of speech. Bray Wyatt preaches lies, and hate."
Done.
HHH had a B+ quad.
ReplyDeleteYeah, works with his age.
ReplyDeleteDid her voice drop another octave? Lay off the 'roids, Steph.
ReplyDeleteI'm a Top 5'er. I win.
ReplyDeleteBREAKING NEWS: Al Isaacs of Scoops says Yokozuna will return on RAW any second now.
ReplyDeleteMmmm, deep voiced Steph.
ReplyDeleteShe's gonna tear out of her suit jacket.
ReplyDeleteWhy is this even a CHOICE for Bryan? Can't they just take the belt from him without his permission?
ReplyDeleteIf it makes you feel any better, I really don't make all that much. But it's probably the one job I've had to which I'm best qualified. And I've been doing it so long, I probably wouldn't be able to get a real job if it came down to it.
ReplyDeleteBecause.
ReplyDeleteI'm fine with that. I just want the credit.
ReplyDeleteDoes that make Nash's a C-?
ReplyDeleteDo you think he should salute?
ReplyDeleteI hope her tits aren't muscly now.
ReplyDeleteYokozuna's down there.... under the ring.
ReplyDeleteOld School Internet Wrestling Community in the house!
ReplyDeleteSo HHH plays two characters: One that wears a suit and is an annoying boss, and one that wears a T-Shirt and is an annoying boss.
ReplyDeleteJosh Murray is a family friend. Not sure if I want him to win or be the next Bachelor.
ReplyDeleteSteph is also a way of abbreviating Stephen.
ReplyDeleteJust an observation.
Yes, but then we complain.
ReplyDeleteShe's getting old.
ReplyDeleteIncomplete
ReplyDeleteShe's going to end up sounding like a dude.
ReplyDeleteWhat the hell is Triple H even talking about? He's back to his ranting promo style of '02.
ReplyDeleteMore importantly, Abey's Goldberg-esque trip to the Top 5 may reach it's (not) exciting conclusion TONIGHT!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to read the music notes on HHH's forehead.
ReplyDeleteIf old man Tunney were in charge, he wouldn't be having any of this shit.
ReplyDelete"The ability to adapt"
ReplyDeleteHogan?
HHH should tailor his speeches to selling stock rather than t-shirts.
ReplyDeleteBoobs or GTFO
ReplyDeletePay Per View? What's that?
ReplyDeleteThey spell out the opening riff of American Idiot.
ReplyDeleteShe sounds like Lou Rawls.
ReplyDeleteYou can not stop...
ReplyDeleteTILL YA GET ENOUGH!
Mammasaymammasawmammagoosta...
Especially if Farva doesn't show up. You hate to see a squash like that.
ReplyDeleteI may just have a taser............... possibly.....
ReplyDeleteOnly bad movies can stop Evolution.
ReplyDeleteI'm kind of jealous that he's within makeout distance of Andi Dorfman. Girl is fine as hell.
ReplyDeleteHe better do with his trademarked "Yep"
ReplyDeleteDid you see his WWE Network performance for investors? No wonder people are skittish about him running the company.
ReplyDeleteYou appear to have done an evolutionary U-Turn, HHH.
ReplyDeleteDamn, I remember when Stephanie was about the sexiest thing ever. And female.
ReplyDeleteWOO! A contract signing! We haven't had one of those in...a few weeks!
ReplyDeleteBrad Maddox is alive?
ReplyDeleteCan't stop evolution? Extinction says hello.
ReplyDeleteHey, he's right - he adapted from carrying HBK's gymbag to Steph's purse. That's evolution in a nutshell.
ReplyDeleteShe said pay per view!
ReplyDeletehaha Oh yeah, Brad's GM again for this segment. Alright.
ReplyDelete< glare >
ReplyDeleteFire Brad! Fire Brad!
ReplyDeleteI thought Evolution was a mystery?
ReplyDeleteThe Network is the new Tout.
ReplyDeleteBrad should have music
ReplyDeleteAnd he still can't carry Mick Foley's jock
ReplyDeleteWow, the crowd is just freakin DEAD here.
ReplyDeleteYou're gonna miss her love.
ReplyDeleteTV time is money...just not as much money as we thought.
ReplyDeleteHoly shit, Brad Maddox is still here?
ReplyDeleteLol, poor Mad Ox
ReplyDeleteSaying that, I DO actually like the guy. He's pretty funny. But i'm so over the GM thing.
ReplyDeleteIn fact, I applaud them for not using them so much.
CONSTIPATION IS A MYSTERY!
ReplyDeleteI CAN'T POO BUT I CAN PEE!
As they should be. This is death.
ReplyDeleteDamn Brad. They DO make shirts in larger sizes.
ReplyDeleteNobody puts the Mad Ox in a corner.
ReplyDeleteHorrible start. It's not often they warm up, is it?
ReplyDeleteHe's like JTG but with TV time.
ReplyDeleteTOO SOON
ReplyDeleteWord. I has me some big-ass shirts.
ReplyDeleteStill have another 10 minutes of HHH promo.
ReplyDeleteHEE hee...
ReplyDeleteAbey's a Racist: 1
ReplyDeleteNot a Racist: 0
Surprised it didn't get the Benoit treatment.
ReplyDeleteThey didn't even have commentators' licenses!
ReplyDeleteHas their ever been a more irrelevant authority figure than Brad Maddox?
ReplyDeleteSteph's "shhhhhhh" = instant fearboner
ReplyDeleteOMG KANE THE DEMON KANE zzz
ReplyDeleteKane vs. Brad Maddox.
ReplyDeleteThat'll put butts in seats.
Thanks Jon Stewart.
ReplyDeleteZack Ryder
ReplyDeleteSomeone please give me loads of high quality Steph SD GM images.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking at someone..............
That's "The Demon Kane" to you, dude.
ReplyDeleteOh fuck Brad, you have to listen to Kane discuss government conspiracies now.
ReplyDelete