Monday Night Raw LD 02/19

[HBK-aholic]

It's the go-home show for the Elimination Chamber. And for some reason we have a Gauntlet match, because watching an elimination match tonight definitely makes me want to watch the elimination match on Sunday...

[FunKay]

I'm not really sure who wins tonight. Logic dictates it'll be Braun to make him look beastly. Recent booking suggests Cena to make him the 'favourite' for the match and thus his inevitable loss all the harsher. Dark horse is Elias given he's entering the Chamber last and is by far the lowest man on the totem poll in terms of star power (I.E. he has the most to gain). So it'll probably be Miz for shits and giggles.

[Phoenix]

Or knowing Vince's ways of booking, he'll go "Lulz, Roman wins" to give that false hope that he loses at EC.

[supermatto64]

Class act to open the show.

[Wildcat66]

Class act to open the show.

The only way to start the show.

[HBK-aholic]

Definitely wish the fans would stop with the booing of Reigns just for the sake of booing.

[Wildcat66]

They do realize that Roman's win is inevitable right?

[supermatto64]

But lol fans are so funny and smart.

[HBK-aholic]

But seriously, can someone explain the point of the Gauntlet match tonight to me.

[supermatto64]

To pretend that anyone but Roman has a chance at winning Sunday? My best guess anyhow.

[klunderbunker]

They're not exactly burning the mat up so far.

[klunderbunker]

Then again that's to be expected in a gauntlet match.

[Wildcat66]

They're not exactly burning the mat up so far.

Bruh.

The match just started.

[Wildcat66]

Bruh.

The match just started.

Never mind.

[klunderbunker]

Let's just add the rest of the roster. What does it hurt at this point?

[Wildcat66]

Let's just add the rest of the roster. What does it hurt at this point?
No.

We must go further than that.

We must include the entire population of this world and maybe the entire colonization of Mars for it to truly be One vs. All.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

Same. I wish WWE would finally give in and give them a reason to

[klunderbunker]

I can't believe that's still allowed.

[Wildcat66]

I can't believe that's still allowed.

Diving headbutts are still a thing even after Benoit and Bryan.

Pretty sure Buckle Bombs are allowed to be a thing too, sad to say.

[klunderbunker]

So at this rate, this match is going what, 85 minutes or so?

[Slyfox696]

I missed it....why are Reigns and Rollins wrestling?

[klunderbunker]

Start of a gauntlet match.

[supermatto64]

Surely a pair of singles matches and a triple threat would've sufficed for tonight- none of it matters either way.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

Da big dawg can do it

[klunderbunker]

So when Reigns wins on Sunday, it's a "surprise".

[Wildcat66]

Cena and Coachman are such great friends. Anyone else realize that?

[klunderbunker]

My goodness it looks like a Nickolodeon Slime factory exploded.

[supermatto64]

It's Slime Time Live!

[Wildcat66]

My goodness it looks like a Nickolodeon Slime factory exploded.

I want that to be a Nickelodeon cartoon A.S.A.P.

[klunderbunker]

We're at 26 minutes so far and this has a long way to go.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

If Cena Nickelodeon slime bathed people that would be a huge upgrade

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

Why the fuck is Cena wrestling in a shirt :rolleyes:

[HBK-aholic]

I'm just sitting here waiting on Strowman.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

We're at 26 minutes so far and this has a long way to go.

Good! As soon as I remember why this is happening I can advocate it taking up the whole show

[Slyfox696]

Good! As soon as I remember why this is happening I can advocate it taking up the whole showWhen you remember, please share with me because this is the second Raw I've seen all year.

[HBK-aholic]

When you remember, please share with me because this is the second Raw I've seen all year.

And you wonder why you were fired ;)

[klunderbunker]

Elimination Chamber on Sunday. Seeing an elimination match tonight makes you want to see another one on Sunday.

[Slyfox696]

And you wonder why you were fired ;)
Don't be retarded. :p


Also, that damn administrator needs to get more smileys soon.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

Elimination Chamber on Sunday. Seeing an elimination match tonight makes you want to see another one on Sunday.

So what the winner here gets to come in last on Sunday?

[HBK-aholic]

So what the winner here gets to come in last on Sunday?

Nope, Elias won that 2 weeks ago.

This is for.... BRAGGING RIGHTS

[Slyfox696]

Nope, Elias won that 2 weeks ago.

This is for.... BRAGGING RIGHTSWait, no....THAT'S retarded.

[klunderbunker]

Wait, no....THAT'S retarded.

Yep. But hey, Raw viewership can't go much lower right?

[Slyfox696]

Yep. But hey, Raw viewership can't go much lower right?Raw viewership, excluding a boom period, is just going to get lower, but I don't know how much of that is the WWE's fault. It's just a different world today.

[klunderbunker]

Longest Raw match in history is 55 minutes. This is now over 40.

[Slyfox696]

Longest Raw match in history is 55 minutes. This is now over 40.I assume that was Cena/HBK?

[HBK-aholic]

I mean, at least the matches are good so far. And people do complain there isn't enough wrestling. But I'm just not understanding the point.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

So if rollins beats him that is jobber city for cena. One of the things that are awful in these matches

[HBK-aholic]

I assume that was Cena/HBK?


April 23rd 2007 ❤

[Slyfox696]

April 23rd 2007 ❤
A match we can both agree was fantastic.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

nope, elias won that 2 weeks ago.

This is for.... Bragging rights

get the fuck out

[klunderbunker]

Big positive: a gauntlet match with no thirty second falls. That always drives me nuts.

[klunderbunker]

get the fuck out

THis surprises you?

[klunderbunker]

Egads this is going like 90 minutes isn't it?

[Slyfox696]

They are really getting their money's worth tonight...with a three hour show though, this isn't too bad.

[Wildcat66]

Seth Rollins deserves a medal after tonight.

How someone can have not one but TWO amazing matches on the same night in the span of ONE HOUR is amazing.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

Its so sad that Jordan is legit hurt. Fuck it would be great for Jordan to get jealous and fuck over all this work rollins put in

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

Egads this is going like 90 minutes isn't it?

Which would-be great if it was FOR something. But of course they fuck that up.

Its .....retarded....what rollins is doing right now. Like inexcuseably stupid booking

[Wildcat66]

HOW?!

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

If they booked the knee strike as an anywere any time knock out blow like SCM this could be interesting. Perfect chance to get the move over like so.

[Ty Burna]

Well if nothing else this is building up Rollins up real fucking quick.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

Well if nothing else this is building up Rollins up real fucking quick.

Nothing else indeed

[supermatto64]

Was kinda expecting Miz out next but Elias works too.
Now have Elias score a pin only for Strowman to be the next man out.

[Wildcat66]

God, imagine if he lasts the entire gauntlet somehow?

It's not going to happen. But just imagine.

[klunderbunker]

Officially the longest match in Raw history.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

God, imagine if he lasts the entire gauntlet somehow?

It's not going to happen. But just imagine.

I feel like it might. He will make it to the end and out comes strowman

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

This is going to be fucking cool if it goes til 10

[Slyfox696]

This is going to be fucking cool if it goes til 10
It would be major props to Rollins if he could make it another hour.

[klunderbunker]

They're really running with Cena not going to Wrestlemania. I know it's to set up Undertaker but seriously?

[klunderbunker]

I feel like it might. He will make it to the end and out comes strowman

That's what I'm expecting.

[Wildcat66]

Rollins no!

[klunderbunker]

Or he just gets pinned. Great performance.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

Well so much for that

[klunderbunker]

Now the longest match in WWE TV history.

[supermatto64]

Come on, Strowman would've been hilarious here.

[HBK-aholic]

Yeah I really like Elias so I was kind of hoping he didn't get knocked out by an exhausted Rollins. He did great, though.

Now for Balor to end him.

[HBK-aholic]

I really want heel Miz to come out and basically lie down for someone to pin him, then be interviewed about how the match meant nothing and he was the only one smart enough to conserve his energy for the real match in 6 days.

[klunderbunker]

Just broke 86 minutes and I'm not at all bored.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

This is just SO fucking dumb

[klunderbunker]

90 minutes.

[supermatto64]

>Smackdown commercial
Cole: This is the flagship show of WWE, Monday Night Raw!

Lol

[Wildcat66]

What a scummy way for Miz to beat Finn Balor.

I love every bit of it.

[HBK-aholic]

Again, why would you have WANTED to have won a meaningless match to face Strowman? Nope.

[klunderbunker]

Ok so Miz should have either gotten away or been powerslammed in thirty seconds. Strowman shouldn't be out there long with him.

[Slyfox696]

Ok so Miz should have either gotten away or been powerslammed in thirty seconds. Strowman shouldn't be out there long with him.They needed one more commercial break.

[klunderbunker]

So yeah, it might be a record shattering match but LOL REIGNS WINS SUNDAY!

[klunderbunker]

There's a side effect to this match: I never want to see these people again.

[HBK-aholic]

Why isn't Miz dead yet.

[HBK-aholic]

Why isn't Miz dead yet.

Nevermind.

[Wildcat66]

Now he's dead.

[klunderbunker]

1:45:55.

[HBK-aholic]

That's a good line.

[HBK-aholic]

Lesnar/Strowman - actually something I want to see. Well, as much as I can ever want to see Lesnar.

Reigns/Lesnar? No thank you.

[Wildcat66]

Lesnar/Strowman - actually something I want to see. Well, as much as I can ever want to see Lesnar.

Reigns/Lesnar? No thank you.

Even though last time didn't go over well chemistry wise.

[HBK-aholic]

That's true. But Strowman is actually being booked as being able to beat him.

Don't get me wrong, I really like Reigns. But how long can we see the same storyline every year culminating in him winning at Mania?

And what do we do with Strowman after Reigns beats him Sunday?

[HBK-aholic]

I'd be ecstatic if I never have to watch that awkward AF pointing from Rousey ever again.

[klunderbunker]

I'd be ecstatic if I never have to watch that awkward AF pointing from Rousey ever again.

I'll watch her for you.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

°
don't get me wrong, i really like reigns. But how long can we see the same storyline every year culminating in him winning at mania?

as many as it takes

[klunderbunker]

as many as it takes

Well we're at four in a row. I'm guessing this year's story is either redemption for not beating (yet not losing to) Lesnar or....he's never won the Universal Title?

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

Wyatt Hardy dueling promos ? What fucking month is this ?!

[Wildcat66]

Prepare yourself: This may be the last match we see Sasha as a face for a while.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

If you can get ahold of that mountain top speech by MLK do it. You will be ready to conquer the world.

[Wildcat66]

Sonya is BAE.

[klunderbunker]

There are quite a few, shall we say, hippy participants in this match.

[Wildcat66]

There are quite a few, shall we say, hippy participants in this match.

Well of course.

I mean, have you seen how Bayley hugs trees? Total hippie, let me tell ya.

[HBK-aholic]

Remember when they hadn't ruined Bayley yet? Good times.

[Wildcat66]

Well I guess it's official then.

Alexa is now a full blown babyface.

[klunderbunker]

Well I guess it's official then.

Alexa is now a full blown babyface.

I'll buy it after Sunday.

[Slyfox696]

Awesome first LD

[supermatto64]

Was hoping Mickie would kick Alexa's head off at the end there but alright.

[Wildcat66]

Now that's how you kick off a new forum.

[Spidey]

Fuck yeah. Enjoying tonight. :D

[klunderbunker]

Review is up.

This Didn't Feel Like the Longest Match in WWE History (http://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2018/02/19/monday-night-raw-february-19-2018-this-didnt-feel-like-the-longest-match-in-wwe-history/)

[klunderbunker]

Also, we beat the WZ LD by nearly 40 posts.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

What a weird episode that was.

[klunderbunker]

It was certainly different, and that's a positive for WWE in a lot of ways.

[Slyfox696]

Definitely different

[jmt225]

It felt like HHH wrote this episode.

Seth Rollins was fantastic tonight.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

I don't know wether to feel vindicated or enraged about what Rollins did last night