MGFanJay Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 So we had Austin, Taker, HBK, Flair, AND A SHIELD REUNION and still wound up with a middling show. Rusev was in a match and didn't job, so I guess he's out of the doghouse. Moreover, BARRETT ACTUALLY WON and Owens looked strong. Seth also GOT A WIN against Ryback, and didn't even need to cheat to beat an IC-level guy. Owens vs. Henry was the most fun thing on the show by leaps and bounds - Henry went up high for the powerbomb, which was amazing, and these guys need to just feud forever. http://jayreviewsthings.blogspot.com/2015/10/wwe-raw-10-19-15.html Screens - LOLDeadmanLOL Hatewatching Team P, T, and A http://www.imagebam.com/gallery/fuz2isriwtp4hgrleat8604g26jypja5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I'm not sure what's worse: then doing a Shield reunion with virtually no build, or it being little more than a bait & switch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caley Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 So I heard they mentioned Luke Harper in passing, but I didn't hear it. What's the deal there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peck Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Paige was solid (Renee angle alert?) and I chuckled at Henry slamming Owens's nose into the ring apron and busting him open when tossing him in for Ryback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Comedian Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 You know all they had to do was have, say, Bray slap Seth in the face or something,rekindle his competitive fire, tease a reawakening of the old Shield chemistry. It would've done wonders for rebuilding Seth's character. So of course they chickenshit him out again instead... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 They speculated Harper being gone night be tied to whatever happened to Orton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I got home in time to see Owens/Henry and Erick Rowan back with the Wyatts. I feel like that's all I needed to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overly Critical Man Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I will never get tired of Mark Henry doing stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Tony Romo's clavicle is booty. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Comedian Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Also, note to WWE creative, if you don't want to telegraph the fact that promos are scripted, maybe don't have 23-year-olds making Sally Jesse Raphael references... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 YOU'RE A BULLY,HUH? I'VE BEEN A BULLY FOR 19 YEARS! I love Mark Henry. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 A new Star Wars trailer and this? Oh yeah, today was a good day. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Fucked around and hit a triple double. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirSmUgly Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I watched the Canadian elections tonight, and they were entertaining, but I don't know if it was worth not seeing Owens/Henry. I mean, if they hyped that match, I would have actually watched RAW live for the first time in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Comedian Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Man people are really excited here over Mark Henry being downgraded from Worf Effect guy to straight-up JTTS... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Whenever they pull the trigger on an actual Shield reunion, the crowd that sees it live will lose its collective mind. Even with the anticipation of a swerve/ Rollins walkout, folks were still giddy about it tonight. That Sally Jessy Raphael crack by Paige--UGH. Does anyone even remember Sally? I watched her talk show a bit back in the day, and I barely recognized the name for a minute. I wouldn't be surprised if Paige had no idea who she was. It'll be interesting to see how Orton/Harper factor into Sunday. Did the Wyatts kidnap Orton? Where has Rowan been all this time (in storyline terms)? I smell a turn by someone at the show. I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggulator Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I only caught the main event once I heard it was Shield/Wyatts. I really liked that match a lot and thought it had some great psychology. I loved the first stand-off that was a call-back to the awesome build for the Elimination Chamber classic. I also loved sleazeball Rollins then calling the shots, only to worm his way out from dealing with Rowan. I loved Dean pinballing around for Brau -- the dude wanted to go 1 on 3 earlier and just threw a ton against this dude who cannot be beat. The kendo stick stuff was awesome. And the end was really great, with Roman going buck wild and doing a sick rope hurdle to the floor. He looked like a total star here.Seth sliming his way out of the match leaving his teammates to go 2 on 3 against The Wyatts was also a fun callback. He did that in their awesome Raw encounter, but used it to later re-cement their bond. Here, he just did it for self-preservation/cowardice. It's a great plot-point to move on to Roman/Seth after this PPV stretch is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Also, good God that Rollins/HBK segment was brutal. I finally gave up watching it after the third hour of then taking and focused on the game for a bit. Christ they are just hanging Rollins out to die giving him a microphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Comedian Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I was legitimately shocked that Rollins repeatedly calling for the sound guys to hit his music didn't lead to Sweet Chin Music. I mean, they actually passed up a chance to have a retired 50-year-old lay out Rollins. Maybe that's why everyone was so hopeful about the main event... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdangerously Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 That Sally Jessy Raphael crack by Paige--UGH. Does anyone even remember Sally? I watched her talk show a bit back in the day, and I barely recognized the name for a minute. I wouldn't be surprised if Paige had no idea who she was. Paige is a British millennial--at best she thought she was cutting a promo about a Ninja Turtle. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Henry/Owens and Shields/Wyatts made Raw for me. I didn't necessary hate everything else, but most of it was sort of just there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamBroken Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I liked Shawn's segment and also thought for sure Seth was going to get some Sweet Chin Music. solid six man in the middle of the show, now being rematched as the HIAC Preshow. Seemed random for Orton to drop off. Hope Cena gets someone good for the PPV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go2Sleep Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Owens/Henry was great. Henry's been a jobber for years, but he built himself up to give Owens a decent rub in 2 minutes. The main event was fun too. Seth was hilarious and Dean reacted perfectly. I actually thought the chickenshit gimmick worked here, even if it's been done to death with Rollins. First it actually got the right heat since it was something people wanted to see, and second, there's no reason to do anything actually resembling a real Shield reunion right now. That's a money moment down the road, but it makes no sense for any of their characters right now. Also liked the absurdity of Dean Ambrose chatting with Finlay and Malenko on his way into the arena. It would really be nice to have some non-Bella women segments. Sasha needs to practice her hot tag, although Nikki botching the first hit didn't do her any favors. Also, it just feels so wrong to see Sasha doing her entrance routine to something other than Sky's The Limit. It was kind of weird to have a go-home show with so many people in ppv matches MIA (Kane, Harper, Orton). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHFP Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I find it hilarious that gassed to the gills Batista always beat Mark Henry with a spinebuster, but chubby Kevin Owens was able powerbomb him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 The problem with this version of Shield/Wyatts is that you've replaced the best worker in that match worth the worst in this one, and heel Seth < babyface Seth. One thing about the NXT women getting called up: it's put a stop to the absurd notion that Nikki Bella is good at wrestling Why the hell did Shawn eat that kid's food? I know he dresses like he's homeless, but I thought he had money saved up? Nothing like a USA chant during a six man match where the only American is standing in the apron. Henry's bully line was #2. #1 was "When you're a unicorn, you can pretty much do what you want." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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