I'm a little behind on reviews, but Nige you're next on my list then, 619. I'll have it up by tomorrow. Gotta go to bed soon, since I did an all nighter yesterday
One match I'm excited to seeing at Wrestlemania; Michaels vs. Edge. Hopefully Edge gets the win Edge > all He is the 'Rated R Superstar' for Christ sakes! Anyways, on to the promo. I loved the promo as it really hyped up their match for Wrestlemania. It was full of intensity, bit surprised Edge was on the end of a cheap shot and not HBK. But it does get HBK some momentum heading into his match tonight (Which I think Edge will interfere in) and his match at Wrestlemania.
Super Crazy not being jobbed? OMG! He is with Yang, which is cool, it's way better than him being jobbed, I've seen some videos of Super Crazy before WWE and he is a talented wrestler! But, to be fair and honest it was abit predictable. It would of been a massive shocker if somehow Crazy and Yang managed to pull out a win over Morrison and The Miz. Still pleased with you for giving Super Crazy a chance and not just jobbing him.
Weird to see three heels arguing. Although I am hoping for maybe a Edge, Dykstra stable. But, I don't know if it'll happen. Strange to see Edge break up the argument between Kenny Dykstra and Michael Shane. But like I said I think Edge will interfere tonight in the match, but I think HBK will still be able to manage a win.
Not much to comment on with the Finlay, Regal segment. Decent match made for later tonight. But Finlay should/will get the win, in my opinion. Even without the shillelagh.
Upset to see Chavo losing as he is awesome, tbh. But I'm pleased he wasn't jobbed, as Shane just got the win with a small package. I don't know who this Michael Shane guy is, so someone will have to shed some light. Something else I'm unsure about is why is Sydal at the top of the ring? Sorry if I'm missing something mate
I love how you have the tag team division going strong unlike in real life, with a few talented teams. This UK Pack being one of them. I like Burchill, but I hate his current gimmick, in real life. Nice segment, and a enjoyable bit of writing to read I love how your promos are still awesome even when i recap. I envy you!
Hornswoggle helps Finlay get the win, like I knew would happen. Although I didn't think the shillelagh would be used. How in the hell did Hornswoggle get it back? I'm taking it he just stole it, or maybe flirted with Regal? Nice match with the right match getting the win.
Tazz Is he coming back as an active competitor? I don't think/know if I would like that. I just think of Tazz as commentator or something now, as he is passed it as a competitor. Nice to see Hass and Masters getting a push, well it seems like it. Kinda excited for the Masterlock Challenge as that thing is hardly ever in the WWE.
Good segment. Who was MVP talking to? Good match made for tonight though, although @ the comment made to Batista, as Kanefan and Kane01 said it was a little childish. Although funny - well at least to me!
Noble gets the win!!! <3 to you!!! I love Noble He is so underrated. Awesome match with Noble not getting a confident win but a win all the same, even if it is a roll-up. Well as you can tell I loved the match, thanks to Kash's little help too.
Masterlock Challenge was quite good to be honest, loved how Hass eventually locked in the Hass Of Pain on Tazz too, Loved how Tazz was basically decimated too as it gets both Charlie Hass and Chris Masters extremely over as heels.
Umaga vs. The Undertaker is gonna be epic. I think it's awesome how you've managed to hype up two feuds with one promo. Brilliant booking on your half, as both Undertaker/Umaga and Jeff/Shelton feuds seem awesome. Jeff's kinda feud with Shelton (and MVP) sucks ATM as MVP just keeps attacking him
Dykstra is talented. Kinda cool how Dykstra lost by miscommunication, because it doesn't make Kenny Dykstra lose any momentum at all. To be honest, I wouldn't be surprised like KaneFan said if we see a feud between both Michael Shane and Kenny Dykstra.
Another brilliant booking decision, having a double countout. Continues the feud and has both men keep momentum. Pretty good match too, until, during and after the brawl too Cool how McMahons came out and beat the holy hell out of Flair and then showing Batista locked in his room. Get's the McMahons over as heels and Flair over as a face. Is Evolution returning? I hope so.
Overall, as usual, fucking brilliant. Some absolutely amazing booking decisions, Nige. Kinda lengthy, but I like that as you always have them more in detail. RAW was amazing and so was this, in real life I prefer SmackDown but out of yours I like them both the same! 10/10.
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Thanks man, to answer your question about who Michael Shane is, he is Matt Bentley and used both names in TNA. He is Shawn Michaels' cousin in real life and it was mentioned when he came in to the thread. And the reason Sydal was watching because he, Shane and Chavo were in a promo with Dykstra the week before
Also, Shelton attacked Jeff not Matt, and is feuding with the older Hardy brother, not the less talented one
Well Nige, as promised here is your Smackdown review. Took me a while but here it is anyway .
Edge and Shawn Michaels: We are well and truly on the road to Wrestlemania so there really isn’t a better way too start the weekly show with the two men competing in the main-event for the title, is there? No I don’t think so. Anyway, I have noticed for ages now you always seem to kick off the show with a segment. Not saying anything wrong with that and it probably suit’s the show better than starting with a match but maybe a few times you should freshen it up. No doubt after me saying that in the past few weeks you have probably changed it . Anyway, enough talking and onto the actual segment…. Like I have already said it was good to see these two men come out and really just build up this feud. I really like these two men going at it at Wrestlemania for one being Mr Wrestlemania really and the other being undefeated. Edge and HBK were in character and I thought it was very in character from Edge to tell Shawn he was once Mr Wrestlemania but not anymore. The sweet chin music was a must at the end and should be done at the end of any Shawn Michaels segment really when its involving a feud. Great way to kick off the show.
Opening Match: No surprise with this match really and the four guys are good to there own degree. Obviously John Morrison and The Miz you would say are the best talents but it could be a good match if done correctly. The match flowed well etc… and was a good, fast-paced way for the first match of the night. John Morrison and The Miz getting the win, I doubt anyone who reads will be too surprised if I am honest. It was the aftermath that interested me with John Morrison and The Miz looking like they are no longer Smackdown superstars. This is interesting!
Back-Stage with Edge etc: This was a very good segment here and there was a bit of intensity which I liked. I also liked Edge bringing up he doesn’t think many people would have the guts to do what Dykstra done to Batista because its true and its very like what Edge would say. Dykstra going on to more a less slate Shane McMahon and it looked like there could have been a fight breaking out if Edge didn’t step in. I don’t know but I have a slight feeling Shane may screw Dykstra and Edge basically tonight.
Finlay and William Regal: Just a filler here really and nothing to say about it. Although, nice way to get a match on the card for tonight.
Michael Shane v Chavo Guerrero: This was a good match and I think was better than your first. I don’t really know why you had Sydal come out and stand at the top of the ramp as he really didn’t have an influence in the match at all. Anyway, I like how you made Michael Shane win this match and it was smart booking in my eyes as it didn’t make Chavo look that weak in the process and once against pushes Michael.
UK Pack Interview: Not really much to say except from the usual. The interview was pretty solid and just really builds up this feud a little more. Seems to be getting a little personal which leads to it being far more intense. Also that line was good but I think you get that now since everyone has said it
Finlay v Chris Harris: I would say this is probably match of the night so far just because of the ending with Honrswoggle. It was great too see them basically not listening to the rules and still using the weapon to win the match. It really is Finlay’s trademark and he wouldn’t be the same without it. You booked this well Nige!
Tazz and Masters segment: I named it after they two because it was basically all about them. I hope you don’t split up the commentary that you already have as I think its better with a face and a heel type partnership even though The King and JR are excellent I just like two different ones. I don’t believe you will replace them and I can see this feud developing. Tazz is a pretty tough guy and it may be harder than he expects to lock in the master lock.
MVP and Flair: Another match made from a segment. Its good but I don’t know if you should do this many. It does add to the match later on and this was a good feud IRL so I don’t see why you can’t make a good match between MVP and Ric Flair. Three men seemed in character TBH so nothing to moan about there.
Harry Smith v Jamie Noble: These are the kind of matches that Smackdown produce each week and wrestling wise they really help the show. Having the two partners at the ring certainly keeps the match more interesting with the thought of someone interfering and it helps build the feud more and more between all four men. I liked how you got the two men outside the ring to get involved in the match as there would be no point having them there if you done otherwise. The match itself flowed well and you done well not to make one tag team look much stronger than the other. Nice way for Noble to get another victory.
The master lock challenge: Before I talk about what happened in this actual segment. I just want to say I like you using Chris Masters and it’s like he is having a decent enough push in this thread and is always an active superstar on Smackdown. Anyway, it was a great way to start with him talking about Tazz. Over your time in this BTB you have added more and more too it which I love and one thing is being more comedy involved and this was shown here. I was also interested like I think everyone was about how Tazz would do and I was a little annoyed at what happened but I totally understand why you done it and my thoughts of Tazz being a wrestler instead of commentator, is coming true I think.
Shelton, Umaga and Benjamin: Like everyone else has said I enjoyed this because you were able to build up two feuds in the one segment. It was booked very well Nige, well done.
Shawn Michaels v Dykstra: This was a very well booked and fun to read match as you would expect from one of the top storylines you have going in the BTB at this minute. Michael Shane and Edge coming down to the ring with Dykstra was smart and a realistic thing to do. The match was actually a very good one to read and you certainly didn’t disappoint with it. Shane tripped Dykstra, all be it by mistake was golden and just adds to this feud that looks like more and more it may be happening. Shawn Michaels goes over once again but the rest don’t look very weak which just really helps everyone overall… Edge got payback after the match and hitting a spear was great too see. As D-K-L said I would have liked to see him pulling his hair as he does that nearly all the time.
MVP v Ric Flair: Really don’t think this was smart booking and I am surprised I am saying that too you Nige seriously. To have this match higher up in the card and to main-event the show over what is the top storyline of the show and to be higher on the card than the two superstars who are competing in the main-event at Wrestlemania. Didn’t like this too much. Ignoring the un positives I have just said though.. It was actually a great read and probably came close to being as good as the previous match. The aftermath was awesome and Batista being locked away was a very smart move and added an entertaining value to the match and I think even made it more fun to read. Ric Flair got a beating and McMahon gave him a real threatening little chat. Typical McMahon like and I enjoyed that. McMahon and his family certainly come out looking the strongest in this feud but it is certainly a good one. Great way to end the show.
Overall: Overall, the show was solid. I wouldn’t say it was one of your top shows you have produced, maybe not close too it but it was still solid and that is a compliment because that tells you how good your shows usually are and how well you usually deliver them. I like the feuds you have got going and I am certainly looking forward to reading more and more of this thread. Wrestlemania is coming soon and I am already excited
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^^^Thanks Jay, i knew i had a decision to make with how to end the show, HBK/Dykstra or Flair/MVP. Had i not had the McMahon's appearing and attacking Flair, it would have been HBK/Dykstra in the main event. But with The McMahon's making their point to Evolution and laying them out, that had to end the show as the HBK/Dykstra match wouldn't have had the same effect as it did had it happen after the beatdown on Flair. I don't see it as that big a deal as you're making out anyway, but i can see why you have that opinion.^^^
RAW Preview
25th February 2008
Van Andel Arena
Grand Rapids, Michigan
THE McMAHON’S STRIKE BACK AT EVOLUTION
It would be an understatement to say that the sight of Batista & Ric Flair on Raw last Monday night came as one big shock. After helping Triple H fight off Vince McMahon and his two sons, Shane and JBL, we saw the three former members of Evolution reunite in the middle of the ring. It was a pleasant surprise for wrestling fans across the world, but not so for The Men of the McMahon family. We were all waiting to see what response we would get this coming week, however it was The McMahon’s that shocked us all this past Friday on Smackdown. With Batista & Flair still being Smackdown superstars, it gave The McMahon’s the unforeseen opportunity to get even, and they sure did that.
After enlisting the help of MVP to trap them in challenging Flair to a match and ensuring Batista stayed in his locker room, the plan unfolded in front of our very eyes. After getting himself counted out the week before against The Animal, MVP tried the same tactic as he walked towards the back, only this time, he had company as The Nature Boy followed him up the ramp. However, they soon had more company as The McMahon’s struck with JBL driving his boot viciously in to Flair’s head and sending him back down the ramp. With Flair then being introduced to the steel steps, Vince treated us to video footage of Batista’s locker room being barricaded by a forklift. The Animal was clearly heard demanding to be let out, but it wasn’t to be as The McMahon’s decimated Flair, only stopping after Shane pulled out a trashcan and hit the Coast to Coast.
So when Raw returns to the US this Monday, it’ll be a response from Evolution that we all await, as well as hoping that Triple H announces what match he has in plan for The McMahon’s at Wrestlemania? You simply can’t afford to miss what happens this Monday night.
FROM GOOD TO BAD FOR ORTON!
Randy Orton certainly proved a point last week as he followed up on his promise to add something new to his locker in the attempt to make John Cena tap out at Wrestlemania. The WWE Champion went in to his match with Val Venis having never previously won a match by submission, however that all changed. The Legend Killer forced Val to tap to his version of The Camel Clutch in front of a watching John Cena. Having made his point, Orton left the ring, only to be confronted by his other Wrestlemania opponent, The Big Red Machine, Kane. Orton’s night went from good to bad in an instant as Kane chokeslammed him on to the steel stage. Paul Bearer quickly ****ed his son and left a message for Cena too, with the fellow challenger looking uncharacteristically concerned.
After such a successful night before Kane’s brutal assault, will we see the WWE Champion in a mixed mood this week, or will we see the predictable anger and frustration?
JEFF IS BACK AND GUNNING FOR PUNK
Ever since CM Punk stabbed Jeff Hardy in the back last November, we’ve seen him rack up a fair number of enemies, but adding the Raw Head of Authority to that list wasn’t the smartest decision by the Intercontinental Champion. Having exchanged their views of each other in recent weeks, Eric Bischoff made it a night to forget for Punk last Monday as he set Punk and Sunny up for trying to manipulate his nephew Eugene. As Sunny tried to manipulate him once again, she and Punk were in for one hell of a shock as Jeff Hardy made an unexpected return to scupper their plans and beat down his bitter rival.
It was clear that Bischoff was the mastermind behind the set up, so just what can we expect to see when Jeff comes to Raw this Monday night? And how will Punk react to being set up by his boss?
Y2J MAKING ENEMIES?
Chris Jericho has never been one to worry about making friends, but he’s certainly making life difficult for himself at the moment. We were all made aware of his and Mr. Kennedy’s desire to win the Money in the Bank Ladder match at Wrestlemania this year, but Bobby Lashley has certainly been the wild card in the pack as of late. After upsetting them both three weeks ago in a triple threat match, Jericho responded by organising a match between Lashley and Kennedy that took place last week, with Jericho being the special referee. Moments before the match, Lashley told Jericho not to do anything stupid, however being Y2J, he was unable to resist as he struck Lashley with a steel chair, helping Kennedy pick up a big win. However it didn’t end there as Jericho soon sent Kennedy crashing back to earth as he too felt the impact of chair shot to the skull.
With not just one but two people searching for retribution, maybe Jericho would be best staying in Europe this week, but word has it all three men will be in attendance. What’s in store for Jericho?
A CHANCE FOR PAYBACK
After being screwed out of the Womens Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event by Natalya Neidhart, Victoria has had a rough ride with Beth Phoenix and her new partner in crime taking any chance to further the damage already inflicted. Last week and true to form, the Womens Champion and Natalya bullied and roughed up Michelle McCool before defeating Victoria & Mickie James in tag team action. However, this Monday night will see Victoria’s opportunity at revenge as she is scheduled to go one on one with Natalya.
In what will be Natalya’s debut singles match, will she regret having tangled with the dangerous Victoria? You can guarantee however that The Glamazon will not be too far away.
THE COLON’S CALL IN THE HELP
It’s fair to say that The Colon Brothers have had their fair share of difficulty with Cody Rhodes & Kofi Kingston recently, no more so than two weeks ago when they lost to the young duo in tag team action. Last week however, they had the chance, well at least Eddie Colon did as he went head to head with Cody in singles action. In what was a very entertaining and even match, Eddie was able to pick up his first singles victory due to the help of interference from one of his and Carlito’s apparent friends. The trio revelled in the success and even put a hurting on Kofi as Cody’s girlfriend, Kelly Kelly could only watch on in horror.
Just who was it that helped Eddie pick up the all important victory. Word has it we’ll find out this week.
SMACKDOWN STARS JUMPING SHIP
We saw back at Saturday Night’s Main Event just over two weeks ago, the unhappy duo of John Morrison & The Miz been given the opportunity of ****ing Raw by Eric Bischoff. The Raw Head of Authority discussed the possibility of them taking advantage of the Open House Rules if they so wish, and after being taking time to think about it, they gave the Smackdown audience their answer this past Friday night. Having just overcome Jimmy Wang Yang & Super Crazy, the arrogant pair revealed that that match would in fact be their last on Smackdown as they would be taking up Bischoff’s offer to come to Raw.
With that said, can we expect to see The Chick Magnet & The Shaman of Sexy this Monday in Grand Rapids?
PLUS
MVP decided to show his face on Raw last Monday after revealing himself to be Rey Mysterio’s attacker the weeks before. Having been put in a tag team match last week that saw him **** forces in a losing effort with Elijah Burke against Mysterio and John Cena, as well as helping The McMahon’s set up Ric Flair last Friday, one has to wonder if The Franchise Player has the audacity to show his face yet again. Will the Michigan faithful be greeted with his presence, or will we see him take the safe option and stay away?
Last Monday night was one to forget for Santino Marella & Melina as they were humiliated by Cryme Time & Ron Killings. Early on in the night, Killings & Cryme Time set about distracting them in order to raid their locker room, in what proved to be a successful job. And later on when Killings met Santino one on one after some problems in previous weeks, Shad & JTG made their way down to the ring, auctioning items belonging to both Santino & Melina. These included an Italian thong, one of Melina’s bra and Santino’s penis pump. The distraction was enough to give Killings the chance to pick up the victory and give Santino & Melina some embarrassment they are likely to get over in a hurry. Santino & Melina aren’t ones to lie down easily, so it will be interesting to see just what happens this Monday night when they walk in to the Van Andel Arena.
Since losing the World Tag Team Championship, Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch have been unsuccessful in their attempts to regain the gold. It also seems that tension has been brewing between them, with Cade walking away from Murdoch after a losing effort to Cryme Time two weeks ago. This week, Cade gets a shot at singles action as he goes up against one of Raw’s brightest young stars in the shape of Kofi Kingston. Will luck befall Cade, or will it be a similar outcome to what he has experienced in tag team competition lately?
Wow Nige, your previews are absolutely amazing, I must say, and they definitely hype up the show, which looks to be great. I still owe you a review so I'll drop some comments for Raw
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“The Game” blasts out inside the arena for five seconds until it cuts and then “Line in the Sand” plays instead, getting a huge pop as Triple H, Batista & a bruised Ric Flair, the collective known as Evolution walk down the ramp in suits. It’s a reminder of the old days as they make their way down to the ring, but they don’t look happy at all. Triple H takes the lead on the stick and says that as great as it is to be back home and to be stood alongside two of his best friends, tonight is not the night it should have been. He says that tonight should have been one of the biggest nights in Raw history, but thanks to The McMahon’s, that’s not the case. He paces back and forth across the ring as he speaks, saying that two weeks ago he won the right to get even with Vince and his two bastard sons and make any match he wanted for them at Wrestlemania. He said that he talked it through with Steph as to what the best thing was to do, and she hit it right on the money. Since he won’t allow Steph to be put in danger by bringing her to Raw, she said that he had to even up the numbers, and that’s when it dawned him, he needed his family around him.
He then says that last week he set a trap for Vince and his bastards, a trap they fell in to when Dave and Ric here shocked the world and came to even up the numbers by taking out The McMahon Men. With the crowd cheering, The Game says that he thought that was it, he could sit back, relax and wait for this night to come, but it hasn’t quite worked out like that. He then says that Vince had other ideas, an idea that involved setting a trap of his own to batter and bloody The Nature Boy last Friday night. He says it was a trap he wasn’t expecting, a trap that Dave and Ric weren’t expecting either, but it’s a trap that will come back to haunt them right here tonight. The crowd cheer again as Triple H then says that tonight was going to see him officially announce just what was in store for The McMahon’s at Wrestlemania, but he says that instead, he, well he, Dave & Ric want all of them, Vince, Shane, JBL out here right now. A huge pop rings out, but there’s no sign of them until we see the tron cut to another shot. It shows The McMahon’s on a satellite link from the WWE headquarters. Triple H shakes his head while the crowd boo in sheer frustration.
Vince says he’s very sorry he couldn’t be there tonight, but he and his sons have some other business to attend to. He then says that he knew that Triple H would be disappointed, but says that this business was planned a long time ago and it couldn’t be helped, then sends his apologies to all the fans who just boo even louder. Ric takes the microphone from Triple H and tells Vince that the only business they have is hiding like a set of cowards, making sure they don’t get their asses kicked like they should after what they did to him last Friday. The McMahon’s smile on the tron as Flair then tells them that they can laugh all they want, but when he gets his hands on them, he’ll wipe the smug smile off each of their damn faces, one by one. Triple H takes the mic off Flair with Shane then telling Ric to listen to Hunter, he knows what’s best, like leaving him to deal with his own problems. Evolution look pissed in the ring as Shane says Hunter knows deep down that they weren’t going to lie down after what happened last week, and whether they’re on business tonight or not, it’s not Evolution’s business.
He says that the difference between them is that they’re smart, they have the ability to outthink Triple H, Batista & Flair, and that’s something no one can change. JBL then says that what happened last Friday night was a simple returning of a favour, and that as much as they would like to repeat that favour tonight, they are otherwise engaged and tell Evolution they should get over it because there’s nothing they can do about it. Triple H takes a few seconds to compose himself before saying that he accepts that they are in important business tonight and says that they can hide away for as long as they want, but there’s one night that they won’t be able to hide, and that’s Wrestlemania. He then tells Vince that it might not come as the biggest surprise you’ll ever see since Dave and Ric are stood alongside him, but at Wrestlemania, him and his sons don’t just have to deal with The Game, they will be taking on the most dominant group you have ever seen on Raw, Evolution. A huge pop breaks out, and after it dies down, Triple H says that when they finally got their hands on The McMahon’s, it will be the first and last time, because at Wrestlemania, once Evolution are through, it will be the end of The McMahon’s. “Line in the Sand” hits to a huge pop in the arena as Evolution as well as Vince, Shane & JBL all remain very serious.
***CUT BACKSTAGE***
MVP is stood watching a monitor in the back with Elijah Burke & Layla. MVP is laughing and tells Burke that The McMahon’s did the right thing asking him to help set up Batista and Ric Flair Friday night on Smackdown. He says that Ric Flair getting h
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Re: WWE: A Strong Response
Edge > all 
He is the 'Rated R Superstar' for Christ sakes! 
Is he coming back as an active competitor? I don't think/know if I would like that. I just think of Tazz as commentator or something now, as he is passed it as a competitor. Nice to see Hass and Masters getting a push, well it seems like it. Kinda excited for the Masterlock Challenge as that thing is hardly ever in the WWE.
@ the comment made to Batista, as Kanefan and Kane01 said it was a little childish. Although funny - well at least to me! 
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