RAW LD, January 28th 2019 - Decisions, Decisions

[FunKay]

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The Kingslayah!

The Royal Rumble is a thing of the past. WrestleMania is on the horizon. And yet, much is to be determined...

Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch won their respective Rumble matches but now face a choice. RAW or SmackDown? Lesnar or Bryan? Rousey or Asuka? Will the two victors paths be laid bare? Or are we in for the long haul with speculation and teasing? Questions are abound!

One thing we know for sure is that tonight will see us begin the first detour en-route to Mania as we begin the build to Elimination Chamber. Pivotal to that show is the coronation of new Women's Tag Team Champions, and the process of determining the RAW side of that equation begins tonight with qualifiers.

Beyond that, we still have the matter of the recent NXT call-ups. EC3, Lacey Evans, Nikki Cross and Heavy Machinery are all still on the hunt for a permanent home. Some made an impact last night, others have been on the periphery of things. Will we gain clarity with regards their futures? Oh, and what about Lars Sullivan?

And finally, there's the matter of where the bloody hell is everyone else going on the way to the biggest show of the year? Names like Braun Strowman, Bobby Lashley, Dean Ambrose, Drew McIntyre and Finn Balor all seem to be free from obligations. So where will they wind up come April 7th? And will their paths cross some part time talent like Triple H (if he's fit), Kurt Angle, John Cena and The Undertaker?

There's lots to be seen to, and the beginning of that is tonight!

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

I'm here to LD

[BaconBits]

I don’t think babyface promos suit Seth, like, at all.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Seth Rollins really does deserve it

Wow he's almost in tears. This really means a lot to him

[BaconBits]

Seth Rollins really does deserve it

Wow he's almost in tears. This really means a lot to him

I mean, heâ??s already won a title at Mania.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

I mean, he’s already won a title at Mania.

True but he did have the best year on Raw by far. No doubt he's already been very successful at WrestleMania, but if anyone deserves to beat Lesnar, I think it's him.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Here comes Three Hs to show Seth how to promo.

[BaconBits]

Papa Haitch is best Haitch.

[BaconBits]

True but he did have the best year on Raw by far. No doubt he's already been very successful at WrestleMania, but if anyone deserves to beat Lesnar, I think it's him.

He only had that year because Roman got sick, if weâ??re being honest.

[TheManTheyCalledNorCal]

Is this motherfucker crying for real? What is happening here?

[Skairipa]

Kinda lame they're making Seth decide tonight. Though I'm fully expecting him to pick Brock.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Lashly owes Seth....a beating again.

[BaconBits]

Dean is irrelevant at this point.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

This shows Ambrose is a fantastic heel when he has decent material to work with.

[Skairipa]

Makes sense for Rollins to get a clean win over Dean-o on the way to Mania, fully put this feud behind him and give Rollins his first clean win over the guy.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

They should have had Ambrose go after Gargano on Nxt for eliminating him last night.

[BaconBits]

They should have had Ambrose go after Gargano on Nxt for eliminating him last night.

I donâ??t think Gargano is being called up yet.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

There's something about Dean vs Seth that doesn't gel. I cant recall them having a good match.

[BaconBits]

There's something about Dean vs Seth that doesn't gel. I cant recall them having a good match.

It might be that Dean is painfully boring in the ring.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Braun vs Drew could be fun.

[Skairipa]

I really hope they don't have Nia answer the open challenge to face Ronda, but I think they're gonna do Sasha again or maybe Bayley.

[klunderbunker]

....are they really still having Nia as the new Chyna?

[Skairipa]

Well at least we know Nia isn't answering the open challenge. But Nia doesn't seem to be done with wrestling the men, that's interesting.

[Skairipa]

Please let Alexa and Mickie win this, I'd much rather them be in the chamber than Nia and Tamina. Plus I would be perfectly fine with them being the tag champs.

[mooseman]

Why do they think we care about Nia Jax?

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Why do they think we care about Nia Jax?

She's not like most girls

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Might as well have Braun vs Jax at Mania now.

[BaconBits]

Why do they think we care about Nia Jax?

Theyâ??re just trying to keep Scott Steiner from watching the show.

[Skairipa]

Lame.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Tamina is so terrible.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

*Sigh*

[Skairipa]

Hopefully we get the Riott Squad in there over Nattie and Dana.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Nia Jax and Tamina to Baron Corbin. My God why hast thou forsaken us?

[BaconBits]

Nia Jax and Tamina to Baron Corbin. My God why hast thou forsaken us?

Corbin is a fantastic heel though.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Corbin is a fantastic heel though.

Agreed, but he's just not good enough to warrant the push that he's still getting.

[BaconBits]

Agreed, but he's just not good enough to warrant the push that he's still getting.

Heâ??s in the midcard. Calm down junior.

[Skairipa]

Can someone please tell Corbin he has no authority anymore and there for should go back to wrestling in actual wrestling gear again?

[BestSportsEntertainer]

He’s in the midcard. Calm down junior.

Yes but he's beaten Elias clean two weeks in a row and now has a match with Kurt Angle. Maybe I'm being pedantic, but I'm just not a fan.

[Skairipa]

Yes but he's beaten Elias clean two weeks in a row and now has a match with Kurt Angle. Maybe I'm being pedantic, but I'm just not a fan.

I agree with you, Corbin just sucks the life out of the show. And him beating Elias was dumb.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

A deep six won a match!

[Skairipa]

Ugh jesus christ, enough Baron Corbin winning matches. Though this one was much more tolerable than him beating Elias was.

[ShinChan]

He only had that year because Roman got sick, if we’re being honest.
He was having a better year even when Roman Reigns wasn't sick.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Best match last night.

[BaconBits]

He was having a better year even when Roman Reigns wasn't sick.

Thatâ??s not at all true. He was effectively Romanâ??s lackey.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

That’s not at all true. He was effectively Roman’s lackey.

He wasn't pushed harder, but his overall work has been the best all year.

[Skairipa]

Finn vs Lashley could be good.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

I like non talking Brock-like Lashley.

[ShinChan]

That’s not at all true. He was effectively Roman’s lackey.
Except that Rollins was having better matches than him.

[ShinChan]

He wasn't pushed harder, but his overall work has been the best all year.
This.

[Skairipa]

Major Brothers, reunite!

[Skairipa]

When Hawkins and Ryder win this, can we please get this song played?



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90EEgSIBuGM

[Storm Trooper]

ZACK FUCKING RYDER IS ON RAW 2 WEEKS IN A ROW, AND THIS WEEK HE HAS A MATCH!

IT'S A FUCKING MIRACLE!

[Skairipa]

Thought the streak was over there. But clearly Hawkins and Ryder just need to get back to looking like an actual tag team to win.

[Wildcat66]

I'm calling it: Curt Hawkins enters and wins the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

[BaconBits]

Except that Rollins was having better matches than him.

Match quality means very little in professional wrestling. The sooner you realize that, the happier youâ??ll be.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Must suck for those poor UNICEF kids to get stuck with No Way Jose. They probably don't even know who he is

[BaconBits]

I'm calling it: Curt Hawkins enters and wins the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

I could absolutely see that.

[ShinChan]

Match quality means very little in professional wrestling. The sooner you realize that, the happier you’ll be.
As a viewer, it means much more for me. It may not mean anything to WWE.

Even in feuds, Rollins had a better year. Overall a better year than Reigns.

[Skairipa]

I'm calling it: Curt Hawkins enters and wins the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

I'm kinda thinking a tag title win at Wrestlemania in some multi team match.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Match quality means very little in professional wrestling. The sooner you realize that, the happier you’ll be.

Maybe it didn't in the past, but it's definitely more important nowadays.

[BaconBits]

Maybe it didn't in the past, but it's definitely more important nowadays.

It really doesn’t. If it did, the ratings wouldn’t be trending down. Wrestling was built on strong characters, and I’m sorry, but “I’m good at wrestling” isn’t a strong character.

[Wildcat66]

I'm kinda thinking a tag title win at Wrestlemania in some multi team match.

I can see that happening too! It would be an exclamation point for his storyline.

[Skairipa]

Give us Jarrett vs Elias at Mania. Also that Elias face turn didn't last long.

[klunderbunker]

.......and I didn't go to this show??????

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Elias is better as a heel, but it's odd they've turned him back so soon.

[klunderbunker]

They didn't have a choice. Elias is crazy boring as a face.

[mooseman]

Thank you Elias!

[BaconBits]

Elias is better as a heel, but it's odd they've turned him back so soon.

I don’t think he’s full face or heel. He’s the ever elusive tweener.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Uhhh.....

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Activate three week Mojo push.

[BaconBits]

This is odd, but I’m intrigued. I actually kind of dig Mojo.

[Skairipa]

What happened with Mojo? I missed it. Also Riott Squad aren't getting the belts unless Ruby is in there.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Mojo challenged his inner voices and talked to himself in a mirror, promising a new change.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Got to be Bailey

[Skairipa]

"Chase Field was rocking from start to finish" uhh was Corey in a different Chase Field than everybody else?

[mooseman]

Good fuck Rousey

[BaconBits]

Ronda getting shit on is amazing. She’s so shook.

[klunderbunker]

It's nice to see Rousey having fun with this.

[BaconBits]

Nobody should ever give Bayley a mic again.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Good fuck Rousey

Might not be the best gimmick name for her.

[BaconBits]

Might not be the best gimmick name for her.

Considering the rumor that she’s bouncing after mania to fire some sex trophies out of her baby maker, I’m guessing Travis will be saying that to her in the coming months a bunch.

[Skairipa]

That Bayley chant where they sing to her is just lovely. Why do more crowds not do that?

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Oooohhh that's why they're on her case. I didn't know.

[Skairipa]

THE MAN HAS COME TO TOWN!

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Ronda might as well turn heel right now.

[klunderbunker]

Ronda, you're so bad at this.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Becky is destroying Ronda

[Skairipa]

Ronda might as well turn heel right now.

Yeah there's zero chance she's getting cheered over Becky in any arena.

[BaconBits]

It’s gonna be hilarious when Becky inevitably brings up how Ronda got punched in the face once and basically quit mma.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

I'm almost sure somebody already used that.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Good time to talk about car insurance with mr car flipper in the ring.

[Skairipa]

Can Corbin seriously just go away for like 6 months? Maybe a year?

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Strowman will need to find a 10 year old to help him fight Corbin and Drew.

[BaconBits]

Alicia Fox and Nikki Cross could be a fantastic tag team.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Way to ignore 5 F5 finishers.

[klunderbunker]

Monday Night Raw
Date: January 28, 2019
Location: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
Commentators: Michael Cole, Corey Graves, Renee Young

It’s time for the Road to Wrestlemania to begin and we’re in some pretty good shape around here. Seth Rollins won the Royal Rumble last night and, barring a big surprise, he’s probably going to decide to challenge Brock Lesnar for the Universal Title in April. That means we’ve got a long way to go before the show and a lot needs to be done. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Running Down The Road (http://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2019/01/28/monday-night-raw-january-28-2019-running-down-the-road/)

[SSJPhenom]

I don't get the Rousey hate. She's fantastic in just about every way a professional wrestler should be. Needs work on the mic, but she's awesome and the division will definitely miss her if the rumors of her making a baby are true.