Raw LD - June 11, 2018

[BaconBits]

There’s that. And sorry I fucked up the date.

[klunderbunker]

I hate Money in the Bank. And threatening people with Stephanie. That is all.

[Jack-Hammer]

Corbin looks a hundred times better. His hair was this long, stringy, greasy, thinning mop that just hung there on top of his head.

[klunderbunker]

This is what passes for creativity around here.

[BaconBits]

Corbin looks a hundred times better. His hair was this long, stringy, greasy, thinning mop that just hung there on top of his head.

I’d bet he probably wanted to cut it a long time ago, but WWE wouldn’t let him.

[Wildcat66]

They mentioned the Mixed Match Challenge ships!

[klunderbunker]

Sacre bleu. What a waste of my time.

[Jack-Hammer]

I liked that opener. It was different, garnered a few laughs, kept the tension up for the matches tonight and was mercifully short.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

Lol four of these shits. Kb do your thing !

[BaconBits]

Braun and Alexa need to be winning. That is all.

[Jack-Hammer]

I’d bet he probably wanted to cut it a long time ago, but WWE wouldn’t let him.

Yeah, sounds like something Vince would do. If Vince thought it added to Corbin's image somehow, even if his hair looked like it belonged on a week old corpse, he'd tell him to keep it.

[shafe_41]

So they were already all out there, but had to enter again? Alright.

[Jack-Hammer]

Alexa Bliss...I'd swim through a river of gasoline with a lit match in my mouth for a piece of that. Probably wouldn't know what to do with it once I got it, but I'd have the time of my life trying to figure it out.

[shafe_41]

Alexa Bliss...I'd swim through a river of gasoline with a lit match in my mouth for a piece of that. Probably wouldn't know what to do with it once I got it, but I'd have the time of my life trying to figure it out.

I concur.

[Jack-Hammer]

Nice segment from the ladies. There actually seems to be energy on this show, at least so far. Pardon me if I've jinxed it.

[klunderbunker]

Uh, I thnk Sasha is dead.

[Jack-Hammer]

Sasha scares the shit out of me every time she does a big spot. For a second, I thought she completely missed Natalya. Ember's dive on Sasha afterwards looked amazing with a ton of impact behind it.

[klunderbunker]

Anybody know where I can find a good televised dominoes competition?

[smarkmouth]

We're in Bacon's thread, dude.

[klunderbunker]

This really is every single thing I can't stand about modern WWE wrapped up in one match.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

Zero reaction for a Canadian destroyer.
#its2018when

[klunderbunker]

Alexa Bliss...I'd swim through a river of gasoline with a lit match in my mouth for a piece of that. Probably wouldn't know what to do with it once I got it, but I'd have the time of my life trying to figure it out.

You have good taste.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

This is one of the best starts to Raw in a while

[klunderbunker]

This is one of the best starts to Raw in a while

....no. No it isn't.

[BaconBits]

This really is every single thing I can't stand about modern WWE wrapped up in one match.

All of their multi person matches are basically copy/paste at this point.

[klunderbunker]

All of their multi person matches are basically copy/paste at this point.

And it's about building momentum, because WWE doesn't understand what the word momentum means.

[shafe_41]

Am I the only one that things Nattie is kind of sloppy and slow in the ring? Nothing she does is smooth.

[klunderbunker]

Can we get IN THE DROP ZONE banned too?

[BaconBits]

And it's about building momentum, because WWE doesn't understand what the word momentum means.

I’d say the last time they had a grasp on it was Lesnar/Goldberg at Mania. Match had a nice build, and the match they had worked exactly as it needed to.

[shafe_41]

So Nattie clearly won't win Sunday since whoever wins on the go-home shows rarely wins at the PPV

[BaconBits]

Am I the only one that things Nattie is kind of sloppy and slow in the ring? Nothing she does is smooth.

I mean, sheâ??s getting to be crazy old cat lady age.

[klunderbunker]

Iâ??d say the last time they had a grasp on it was Lesnar/Goldberg at Mania. Match had a nice build, and the match they had worked exactly as it needed to.

That part they can do well. I just mean that winning a match by pin/submission doesn't change a thing in a ladder match.

[shafe_41]

I mean, she’s getting to be crazy old cat lady age.

I've never seen a match on WWE TV of hers that I was really blown away by. Of course though every NXT match she was in was great. I already answered my own question...

[BestSportsEntertainer]

I say this every week, but Kevin Owens is just awesome

[BaconBits]

I've never seen a match on WWE TV of hers that I was really blown away by. Of course though every NXT match she was in was great. I already answered my own question...

I think the most interesting she ever was was when she was the manager to her husband and Cesaro.

[klunderbunker]

Natalya is fine in the ring. She's just never gotten beyond fine and people have surpassed her.

[shafe_41]

I think the most interesting she ever was was when she was the manager to her husband and Cesaro.

Yeah I can agree with that. Cesaro and Kidd were awesome together. Shame that ended how it did.

[BaconBits]

Yeah I can agree with that. Cesaro and Kidd were awesome together. Shame that ended how it did.

Yeah it was a shame. Gotta feel bad for Tyson and Joe over that.

[smarkmouth]

Hope Breezango become Constable Corbin's deputies.

[klunderbunker]

Even on a show where they're filling in as many spots as they can, why do I have a feeling the Authors of Pain will have no chance of making air?

[shafe_41]

#makeZigglergreatagain

[smarkmouth]

Haven't heard this version of Drew's theme yet. It's like a mash up of his NXT theme and the X-Files.

[shafe_41]

Even on a show where they're filling in as many spots as they can, why do I have a feeling the Authors of Pain will have no chance of making air?

We'll see them after MITB. I think there's just doing this cluster*ck of tag team thing to get them through MITB. They'll start dominating again soon. I bet we see AoP win the tag titles at SummerSlam.

[klunderbunker]

We'll see them after MITB. I think there's just doing this cluster*ck of tag team thing to get them through MITB. They'll start dominating again soon. I bet we see AoP win the tag titles at SummerSlam.

Then don't bring them up. That stupid booking gets on my nerves.

[BaconBits]

Hope Breezango become Constable Corbin's deputies.

I could get down with that.

[Skairipa]

Dolph and Drew would have been a much better choice to go for the tag titles instead of the B Team. I mean so would AOP but they aren't allowed to be on TV.

[BaconBits]

#makeZigglergreatagain

Ziggler was never great. He was never even average. Heâ??s been raw dookie from day one.

[shafe_41]

Then don't bring them up. That stupid booking gets on my nerves.

You're preaching to the choir. They could still bring them up, I just think they need to stop bringing them up all at specific times. The "scheduled" times and times people expect new talent of after Mania and after SSlam are pointless. It should be when it's right creatively. Not during two specific weeks.

[shafe_41]

Ziggler was never great. He was never even average. He’s been raw dookie from day one.

I'm a fan.

[smarkmouth]

Unless this is a bait and switch, it's for the best they do Roman vs Jinder tonight. Because man, the CM Punk chants they'll get in Chicago....

[klunderbunker]

You're preaching to the choir. They could still bring them up, I just think they need to stop bringing them up all at specific times. The "scheduled" times and times people expect new talent of after Mania and after SSlam are pointless. It should be when it's right creatively. Not during two specific weeks.

That would work, which is why it won't happen.

[klunderbunker]

Unless this is a bait and switch, it's for the best they do Roman vs Jinder tonight. Because man, the CM Punk chants they'll get in Chicago....

That'll be the rematch.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Unless this is a bait and switch, it's for the best they do Roman vs Jinder tonight. Because man, the CM Punk chants they'll get in Chicago....

If tonight is the only match, what would Reigns do at the PPV?

[Skairipa]

Disgusting that Lesnar has been champion that long.

[klunderbunker]

Disgusting that Lesnar has been champion that long.

But it made Punk 1-2 this week so it's worth it!

[Skairipa]

How many times are they gonna say "The Big Dog"? That's at least the 6th or 7th time in like 10 minutes.

[klunderbunker]

"I challenged him to a match but I didn't say it would be with me."

And then it's Singh.

[SD619]

This promo by Jinder was so much better than the stuff he did as part of his title reign.

[smarkmouth]

"I challenged him to a match but I didn't say it would be with me."

And then it's Singh.
Oh dammit.

[BaconBits]

Unless this is a bait and switch, it's for the best they do Roman vs Jinder tonight. Because man, the CM Punk chants they'll get in Chicago....

CM Punkâ??s fight should have got Roman Reigns chants. Heâ??s the worst fighter in mma history.

[klunderbunker]

"I challenged him to a match but I didn't say it would be with me."

And then it's Singh.

I HATE THIS SHOW!

[Wildcat66]

I knew there'd be a catch somehow.

[smarkmouth]

CM Punkâ??s fight should have got Roman Reigns chants. Heâ??s the worst fighter in mma history.

No argument.

[Skairipa]

Okay they managed to say The Big Dog like 15 times in that span. Does Vince get a stiffy every time someone calls Roman that or something?

[smarkmouth]

Next time they tease a Khali appearance, I hope it's the Singh brothers stacked up wearing a novelty length trench coat.

[smarkmouth]

If tonight is the only match, what would Reigns do at the PPV?

Ideally, watch.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

The B Team is the best thing in WWE

[Skairipa]

Sure lets highlight the worst battle royal since Wrestlemania 25.

[smarkmouth]

Hate the B-Team shirt as merch, it loses all the charm. It should have been a white tee with a B-Team branded sharpie.

[klunderbunker]

So are they going to announce when that match is taking place?

[Skairipa]

B team and Woken Warriors should have a final deletion match for the belts.

[klunderbunker]

Seth Freaking Rollins. Am I supposed to think that’s cool? And I get it, you do CrossFit, so I definitely know that you are a tool.

Line of the night.

[BaconBits]

Elias > Seth Rollins. That is all.

[klunderbunker]

Elias > Seth Rollins. That is all.

Character wise, yep.

[klunderbunker]

Maybe it's just me but my goodness they're dragging things out tonight.

[shafe_41]

I can't wait for Smackdown to go to Fox in 18 months. At this rate with the quality of the product on TV, they'll be lucky to get 5,000 people in the crowd. No camera angles will be able to make the place look full.

[shafe_41]

What's the point of throwing snacks around and cutting ties? Are they supposed to be crazy and unpredictable?

[shafe_41]

Well... I'm turning on the Pirates for some late night baseball. It's just a different type of torture instead of Raw.

[Skairipa]

They should have Riott Squad take out Natayla on Sunday leading to Ruby replacing her in the match and getting the briefcase.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Bayley's "feud" with Sasha couldn't have been much worse. I'm not even surprised.

[mrluck_07]

Seth Freaking Rollins. Am I supposed to think that’s cool? And I get it, you do CrossFit, so I definitely know that you are a tool.

Line of the night.

Who said that? Reminds me of someone I follow on Twitter who calls him CrossFit Jesus.

[klunderbunker]

Oh that was bad.

[klunderbunker]

Who said that? Reminds me of someone I follow on Twitter who calls him CrossFit Jesus.

CrossFit Jesus has been a name for a long time.

And Elias.

[BaconBits]

Well... I'm turning on the Pirates for some late night baseball. It's just a different type of torture instead of Raw.

The torture this year is that theyâ??re almost a decent team. Just need some solid arms in the pen.

[klunderbunker]

The torture this year is that they’re almost a decent team. Just need some solid arms in the pen.

Welcome to being an Indians fan.

[BaconBits]

Bayley's "feud" with Sasha couldn't have been much worse. I'm not even surprised.

Neither of them is anywhere near a good actress, and both characters kinda suck. It worked in NXT because hugbox, but they havenâ??t stepped it up at all since then.

[BaconBits]

Nia shouldn’t talk.

[klunderbunker]

Well Nia is done around here.

[BaconBits]

Can we please just put the belt back on Alexa?

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

Here is little hint

Word on the street is Rhonda is only signed through wrestlemania.

So.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

I'll take the UFC Hall of Fame seriously when Donald Trump, Snoop Dogg, and other celebrities get inducted.

[BaconBits]

Here is little hint

Word on the street is Rhonda is only signed through wrestlemania.

So.

Dana be needing a real draw BAD.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

WHO THE FUCK JUST RANG THE BELL LOLLLL

[klunderbunker]

So....we now know that she can armbar Nia, after she's already armbarred the bigger and stronger HHH. Thanks for that people.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

Dana be needing a real draw BAD.

Nah. She is headed to baby making mania.

[klunderbunker]

That sounded a lot more natural. Hopefully they're letting Rousey have some more freedom on the mic as she's really bad scripted.

[BaconBits]

That sounded a lot more natural. Hopefully they're letting Rousey have some more freedom on the mic as she's really bad scripted.

She’s pretty good at talking shit.

[Skairipa]

Nah. She is headed to baby making mania.

I don't get why that means her wrestling career has to end though, wouldn't that just be time off?

[klunderbunker]

She’s pretty good at talking shit.

Yeah that's what everyone said when she was coming in: can't act, but can talk some great trash on her own.

[klunderbunker]

....oh dear.

[BaconBits]

Yeah that's what everyone said when she was coming in: can't act, but can talk some great trash on her own.

She works best when she has someone to feed into it. Nia simply can’t.

[klunderbunker]

Actually Norcal:

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2018/0611/641737/ronda-rousey-wwe-contract-update/

[klunderbunker]

....

....

....


No.

[Skairipa]

Oh good another awful Lashley segment, just what this Raw needed to be good.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Just why? Jesus this makes my head hurt

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

Its genuinely impressive how they find ways to make this worse every week

[BaconBits]

So WWE ninja warrior now?

[klunderbunker]

Its genuinely impressive how they find ways to make this worse every week

I'll give anyone who can explain this feud a ham sandwich.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

I don't get why that means her wrestling career has to end though, wouldn't that just be time off?

A year at least. And then who knows. Leaving that baby behind isnt easy especially for the mom.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

"The Great Wall of Jessica"

I don't know whether to laugh or cry

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

I'll give anyone who can explain this feud a ham sandwich.

The shame of it really is it could be a really good match.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

I'll give anyone who can explain this feud a ham sandwich.

I think it's an inside joke for Creative. Like Emmalina.

[Skairipa]

Can Lashley just go back to TNA already?

[klunderbunker]

Sami is WAY too good at being a heel for this feud.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

Did he just say BEAT YOUR BUTT lol

[BaconBits]

Sami is WAY too good at being a heel for this feud.

Lashley as a face is about as exciting as a double root canal.

[klunderbunker]

Lashley as a face is about as exciting as a double root canal.

Nah that involves screaming and emotion.

[BaconBits]

Nah that involves screaming and emotion.

Great point.

[klunderbunker]

Cole thinks Sami never intended to compete. Thank you journalist man.

[SD619]

That obstacle course was the best Lashley has looked in WWE

[BaconBits]

I miss Braun’s absurd feats of strength.

[klunderbunker]

I miss Braun’s absurd feats of strength.

Wait until Festivus.

[Skairipa]

Good to see Owens got over his fear of heights from last week.

[klunderbunker]

This company does not grasp the concept of WE GET IT ALREADY.

[BaconBits]

Finn appears to be hurt.

[klunderbunker]

Finn appears to be hurt.

You mean having a big twenty minute match with ladders involved is a bad idea?

[Skairipa]

Braun running people over every match has gotten old. It was funny at first but now he does it every match and it's not as fun.

[klunderbunker]

Braun running people over every match has gotten old. It was funny at first but now he does it every match and it's not as fun.

Such is life in WWE.

[klunderbunker]

OH MY GOODNESS JUST END THE SHOW!

[BestSportsEntertainer]

This wasn't a great show, but it's the greatest show I've ever seen compared to last week

[klunderbunker]

This wasn't a great show, but it's the greatest show I've ever seen compared to last week

I can go with that, as sad as it is.

[klunderbunker]

Monday Night Raw
Date: June 11, 2018
Location: Verizon Arena, Little Rock, Arkansas
Commentators: Michael Cole, Corey Graves, Jonathan Coachman

It’s the final Raw before Money in the Bank and that means…well nothing more than a pair of four way matches between the four Raw qualifiers for the ladder matches. I’m sure the winner will get to climb to a lower briefcase or something, because that’s the only kind of advantage you can get in a ladder match. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Coasting All The Way To The Bank (http://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2018/06/11/monday-night-raw-june-11-2018-coasting-all-the-way-to-the-break/)