RAW 4/8: The night where the crowd thinks they are the show

[BaconBits]

Are you fatigued by wrestling yet?

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Burn it down

[supermatto64]

Yes I am but I have 7 more hours to watch this week.
I also had the chance to make the thread for once but my tablet lagged out on me.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

I was fatigued two matches after Kofi won.

[Spidey]

Oooooh shit

[BaconBits]

Brock has a house in Vegas. That’s why they were flying there, Seth.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Full-time Seth!

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Title merge it up.

[Skairipa]

Title merge it up.

Please no.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Please no.

^This

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Universal Title is a waste, I hope it goes away.

[Skairipa]

Of course WWE wants to ruin the good they did last night and do this tonight. The roster is way too large to kill the brand split and for sure too large for 1 World Champ.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

I hate this idea.

[Spidey]

I'm okay with them taking the Universal title out back and shooting it.

[BaconBits]

Iâ??m thinking this match is just a way to introduce a new belt for the universal title.

[shafe_41]

So a one day title reign for Kofi. Sounds about accurate.

[smarkmouth]

Double DQ, pls.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

So a one day title reign for Kofi. Sounds about accurate.

1 day reign > 0 reigns at all

[smarkmouth]

Hawkins trolling Ryder. Last night Ryder wore yellow while Hawkins was all in green. Now that Ryder finally gets green gear, well...

[BaconBits]

Double DQ, pls.

Thuganomics Cena or an angry Brock comes out and assaults both. The crowd will mark the fuck out and itâ??s way to get around the winner takes all stipulation.

[smarkmouth]

Thuganomics Cena or an angry Brock comes out and assaults both. The crowd will mark the fuck out and itâ??s way to get around the winner takes all stipulation.
The Doctor of Thuganomics would be great, but I also wouldn't be surprised if we get a System-Shocking swerve.

[supermatto64]

Oh so that's what's happening? I couldn't tell because USA is in Spanish and I can't fucking change it.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Scott Dawson looks like the guy who picks up my recycling every Saturday. Not that is a bad look or anything.

[BaconBits]

The Doctor of Thuganomics would be great, but I also wouldn't be surprised if we get a System-Shocking swerve.

I could see that. Four dudes roll out and assault the champs, New Day runs out, chaos ensues. Sets up TUE with an intro feud with the New Day.

[smarkmouth]

Indeed, especially since they played up the lack of a SHIELD or a New Day.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Hawkins two in a row! Who can stop The Streak!

[smarkmouth]

Not to jinx anything, but I don't think they've talked about how the RAW After Mania™ is all about THE SPIRIT OF HAVING FUN™

[BaconBits]

Corbin leans into being a heel better than anybody on the roster.

[shafe_41]

I love the accomplishments read off before Corbin's entrance.

[shafe_41]

Corbin leans into being a heel better than anybody on the roster.

Yep. There's nothing "likable" about him. Like he's not an entertaining heel like Owens. He's dirty in the ring like a heel is supposed to be. He's the only heel actually doing things right along with Bryan.

[Spidey]

Bryan is still entertaining.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Yes!!!!!

[BaconBits]

That was one seriously long anxiety attack.

[Skairipa]

Good debut for Lars there, but he's stuck in the land of monsters on Raw (assuming none of them move to SD) so that should be interesting moving forward.

[smarkmouth]

I'm pretty lax about dangerous moves, but Diving Headbutt is something I want to see banned

[shafe_41]

Really? Big headhunt from the top? We just pretending Benoit didn't happen now?

[smarkmouth]

Good debut for Lars there, but he's stuck in the land of monsters on Raw (assuming none of them move to SD) so that should be interesting moving forward.

Oh good, another big guy/little guy feud for Finn Balor.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

yes

[Skairipa]

Oh good, another big guy/little guy feud for Finn Balor.

Nah WWE will do their annual swap the midcard belts next week which will send him to SD.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

He's just Lars. Not Lars Sullivan. Thats what took him so long, had to adjust to the name change.

[smarkmouth]

He's just Lars. Not Lars Sullivan.
Not so if Michael Cole is to be believed.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

5 Star Lars.

[Skairipa]

Good to see Bliss is back in action.

[BaconBits]

We already saw this match. It was made clear that Bayley isn’t on Alexa’s Level.

[Spidey]

Bayley trying to cheat is a step up from where she was last time she fought Bliss.

[supermatto64]

Lars laying Kurt out is cool and all, but wouldn't it have been better for Lars to debut when Kurt was choosing his opponent, lay him out then, and squash him at Mania?
Or really, wouldn't any scenario other than Corbin winning at Mania been good?

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Botchy.

[BaconBits]

Lol she still isn’t on Alexa’s level.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Alexa "I don't take bumps" Bliss

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Stephanie has to come out.

[BaconBits]

Alexa "I don't take bumps" Bliss

I mean, she did take a bump directly to the back of her recently concussed head.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

I mean, she did take a bump directly to the back of her recently concussed head.

thanks.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Not really, its kind of a shit theme.

[Spidey]

Not really, its kind of a shit theme.

You watch yer whore mouth

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

I would lol hard if they did a 30 second squash for Ambrose.

[supermatto64]

Um, ok bye Dean

[shafe_41]

This is obviously where Roode turns on Gable

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

This is obviously where Roode turns on Gable

I thought the same. Or Roode gets attacked for a swerve.

[Skairipa]

Good to see the crowd is bored. And then they'll complain when Black and Ricochet are buried in a few months.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

@Smarkmouth will be both at RAW and SmackDown next week, both shows will be in Montreal. Bet that.

[shafe_41]

Good to see the crowd is bored. And then they'll complain when Black and Ricochet are buried in a few months.

I fucking hate the post-Mania crowd more than anything.

[BaconBits]

The Lana/Rusev Snickers commercials are worth a chuckle.

[shafe_41]

Bray?

[BaconBits]

Bray’s newest gimmick is going to be even more odd, isn’t it?

[shafe_41]

So Bray is going to be an evil toy store owner. Got it.

[smarkmouth]

@Smarkmouth will be both at RAW and SmackDown next week, both shows will be in Montreal. Bet that.

Spent more money than I should have on SummerSlam tickets, so I'll be sitting those out, unfortunately.

[BaconBits]

Bobby didn’t say your name Renee

[Skairipa]

Good to see Sami Zayn's back around. I like the idea of him being on a different show than Owens.

[smarkmouth]

I was hoping for that hometown/comeback pop next week, but I won't be mad seeing a few Helluvas thrown around!

[shafe_41]

Good to see Sami Zayn's back around. I like the idea of him being on a different show than Owens.

Give it a week.

[shafe_41]

Good to see Sami Zayn's back around. I like the idea of him being on a different show than Owens.

We knew he was coming back sometime soon but why show him on the big screen? That completely ruins the pop. But I guess WWE books to the couple million at home and not the 15k in attendance. Tells us to stick around.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Spent more money than I should have on SummerSlam tickets, so I'll be sitting those out, unfortunately.

Good man. SummerSlam is the best PPV of the year. Smart move there sir.

[BaconBits]

Sami gets a little too excited sometimes, lol.

[shafe_41]

I hope we stick with heel Sami

[Skairipa]

Title change incoming.

[Skairipa]

Title change incoming.

Or not. But hey Sami is still heel. Probably for the best.

[shafe_41]

There's the heel Sami I was hoping for.

[Spidey]

FICKLE

CRITICS

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

I feel I owe Sami an apology now.

[smarkmouth]

Show me Sami's lies.

[shafe_41]

Dana... I love you. But you're awful at everything.

[smarkmouth]

She kinda sounds like Sarah Palin.

[shafe_41]

OH SHIT JUST GOT REAL

[smarkmouth]

What a pleasant little surprise.

[BaconBits]

Can he please just be bikertaker again one of these years.

[supermatto64]

Feels weird to have Taker not on the show last night for the first Mania in... 19 years? KB or any other wrestling encyclopedia correct me if I'm wrong.
Glad to see him though.

[shafe_41]

Taker needs to shave his head again.

[supermatto64]

Can he please just be bikertaker again one of these years.

I loved Biker Taker, the promos didn't have the forced eeireness to them (see his promo with The Rock from the Sep 18 2000 Raw) and I loved the entrance themes, especially You're Gonna Pay. That and his look was badass.

[BaconBits]

I loved Biker Taker, the promos didn't have the forced eeireness to them (see his promo with The Rock from the Sep 18 2000 Raw) and I loved the entrance themes, especially You're Gonna Pay. That and his look was badass.

The supernatural shit is so tired.

[smarkmouth]

Sami Zayn issued an open challenge, and Undertaker, while available, did not answer. Undertaker fears Sami Zayn. It's canon now.

[Spidey]

Sami continues to prove his point.

[BaconBits]

The Bar?

[supermatto64]

Shock the system during this tag match? Please?

[Spidey]

Are we having fun yet?

[shafe_41]

They may have touched on it, but I find it extremely odd we haven't seen Roman tonight.

[shafe_41]

Oh brother. Wanting beach balls the night after Mania is just as stupid as chanting CM Punk

[Spidey]

Like eating a bowl full of ice cream just to get to the bottom and it say YOU'VE BEEN POISONED.

[shafe_41]

What an incredibly lackluster finish

[BaconBits]

They may have touched on it, but I find it extremely odd we haven't seen Roman tonight.

I’m thinking he’s moving to Smackdown next week.

[Skairipa]

What the hell was that ending to raw?

[klunderbunker]

Monday Night Raw
Date: April 8, 2019
Location: Barclays Center, New York City, New York
Commentators: Michael Cole, Corey Graves, Renee Young

It’s the season premiere of the show and that means we’re in for something interesting tonight. Tonight is the night of big things happening, as we’ll be seeing a variety of people being called up and big stories going down, though a lot of it isn’t going to matter as we have the Superstar Shakeup next week. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

I Know They Aren't That Tone Deaf (http://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2019/04/08/monday-night-raw-april-8-2019-i-know-they-arent-tone-deaf/)

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

I'm sad they didn't use The Ascension to break up the Main Event, it would have made as much sense as what they did. I swear WWE Creative just smoke a joint, spin a wheel of dumbshit ideas and pick whatever.

[klunderbunker]

Feels weird to have Taker not on the show last night for the first Mania in... 19 years? KB or any other wrestling encyclopedia correct me if I'm wrong.
Glad to see him though.

Correct.

[Jack-Hammer]

Personally, I enjoyed the show last night. It had overall good energy, a few surprises, some solid wrestling and a couple of title matches. I thought the low point was the interference for the main event. Sure, we knew it was coming but why not use someone fresh rather than the Bar for God's sake? Use Sanity or members of the Undisputed Era or have Lars Sullivan come back out? Have Lacey Evans come out and do a striptease? Hell, just about anything would've worked out better.

It was weird for Taker to not be at WrestleMania this weekend, but I'm glad he popped up on Raw last night. I also dug the fact that he's showed off his more chiseled look, he's said to have lost around 30 lbs. thanks to something called Nutrition Solutions which, if I'm not mistaken, is another company that you order all your food from in which the meals are already proportioned out.