RAW LD, April 15th 2019 - Shake, Rattle, Roll

[FunKay]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G9qhN3p6uo
Your ass better call somebooooooooooooooody!

Oh hey guys! Glad to see we all survived WrestleMania week! I had a lovely time! Hope you all did too! But regardless, we're back at it yet again this week. It's the Superstar Shakeup... meaning we're likely to see a whole bunch of folks moving whole-hog from one brand to another... including a bunch of people who already were seen on that brand anyway (because WrestleMania Season or some such nonsense). Tonight it's the Red Brand's turn. Will we be in for a Phenomenal evening? Perhaps we will be down since day one(ish)? Could we see a Samoan Submission Machine carry his gold back over to Monday night's? Or maybe we'll see some of the NXT call-ups finally solidify their position on the card with brand loyalty. Regardless, should be... intriguing to say the least.

Post your guesses down below and enjoy the show!

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

I'm all wrestled out until the next PPV. Especially with the NHL Playoffs on the go. Tonight should be a bad one to miss though, curious to see who goes where!

[smarkmouth]

I'm fairly certain WWE is going to put the gold on Sami Zayn tonight or produce some moment I'm going to regret missing just to spite me for not buying a ticket.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

This is Smark's hometown

[BaconBits]

I’m interested in seeing who goes where.

[klunderbunker]

What a great day to make fun of anything French.

[BaconBits]

I figured Miz would be moving shows, and I’m into that move.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Smark will be throwing a fit if Owens or Sami come to RAW tonight.

[klunderbunker]

Dumb sound effects.

[Spidey]

I miss the drafts.

[smarkmouth]

Finally recovered from Shane McMahon's french.

[smarkmouth]

Smark will be throwing a fit if Owens or Sami come to RAW tonight.

I mean I didn't get tickets for Smackdown, either.

And Shane McMahon's fists strike again.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Ryder and Hawkins get that jobber entrance.

[BaconBits]

So War Machine gets another new name?

[klunderbunker]

Wait what?

I mean wait who?

[shafe_41]

THE WHAT IN THE FUCKING FUCK?!?!?!?!?!

[smarkmouth]

... the Viking Experience?
... the VIKING. EXPERIENCE?

No, fuck you Vince.

[supermatto64]

"A fitting name"
It fits them like a cube in a circular hole, Michael. It doesn't fit anyone. It sucks eggs.

[BaconBits]

The Viking Experience is the dumbest shit ever. I get wanting to get rid of the War part on the main roster because of sponsors, but seriously, they couldn’t come up with something Viking related that sounds way cooler?

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Honestly how could you possibly think Viking Experience is a better name than War Raiders?

[Spidey]

:lmao:

fucking stupid

[mooseman]

And theyre heels now?

[shafe_41]

The Viking Experience is the dumbest shit ever. I get wanting to get rid of the War part on the main roster because of sponsors, but seriously, they couldn’t come up with something Viking related that sounds way cooler?

Like... even just "The Raiders" sounds better

[#AbsoluteUnit]

I miss JR's commentary

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Wait their names are... Igor and Eric?

Jesus Christ...

PLEASE KEEP VELVETEEN DREAM IN NXT

[BaconBits]

Like Ragnarok would have been an immensely cooler name.

[supermatto64]

Names from all those "what is x doing in the Impact Zone" jokes are better than this, i shit you not

[shafe_41]

If I'm Hanson and Rowe and walk into Raw being told "You guys are now... THE VIKING...EXPERIENCE!!!!" I would request my release immediately.

[shafe_41]

PLEASE KEEP VELVETEEN DREAM IN NXT

Yep. This.


HOLY COW... IT'S THE VELVET DREAMER!!!!!!!!!!!

[BaconBits]

If I'm Hanson and Rowe and walk into Raw being told "You guys are now... THE VIKING...EXPERIENCE!!!!" I would request my release immediately.

It’s so ludicrous, especially when there are so many Norse words that sound so badass.

[smarkmouth]

"Hey Hunter, who's your Games-of-Thronesiest wrestler in NXT? Oh, you have TWO?"

[BestSportsEntertainer]

It took them a week to find a tag team name worse than the "Boss and Hug Connection"

Impressive

[supermatto64]

"Hawkins getting the experience"
I'm sorry but that doesn't look like Dream to me

[#AbsoluteUnit]

The Viking Experience?

No way as cool as The Jimi Hendrix Experience. LOL not at all.

[shafe_41]

It’s so ludicrous, especially when there are so many Norse words that sound so badass.

Literally any other Non-Norse words are probably better as well.

[supermatto64]

Oh cool Cedric can get lost in the shuffle
Please don't tho Cedric ily

[supermatto64]

Finn isn't champ, the Demon is, outrageous

[shafe_41]

Please send Balor to Smackdown

[smarkmouth]

SHOCK... THE SYSTEM

"Oh my Gawwwd... It's Adam and the Bay Bays!"

[BaconBits]

I’m a little surprised by Balor staying. I figured he and Joe were switching.

[shafe_41]

I'm not sure if I like this format yet. I enjoyed when a brand won a match and then won the "random" superstar for their brand.

This isn't bad though seeing as literally anybody can just show up

[klunderbunker]

Viking Experience sounds like a Medieval Times spinoff.

Cedric will be cannon fodder in six weeks if he's lucky.

[shafe_41]

I’m a little surprised by Balor staying. I figured he and Joe were switching.

Word was Joe has the flu and had to be written off the show tonight.

[supermatto64]

Do we pencil Charlotte in for Raw too?

[BaconBits]

Ooh, I like Andrade moving shows. Nice that Zelina gets to be on the same show as her husband, too.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

I'd rather watch Zelina. Sue me.

[klunderbunker]

Thank goodness Lawler isn't here.

[supermatto64]

vaping is safer than
*buzzer*

[BaconBits]

vaping is safer than
*buzzer*

That buzzer sound would be better name than The Viking Experience.

[supermatto64]

That buzzer sound would be better name than The Viking Experience.
If nothing else I wouldn't have to hear Cole's forced enthusiasm of a team name and the buzzer instead.

[supermatto64]

Not a fan of champs being pinned (unless you're a joke like Ryder/Hawkins) but glad Andrade won to the same tune

[BaconBits]

If nothing else I wouldn't have to hear Cole's forced enthusiasm of a team name and the buzzer instead.

Heâ??d just try to make the buzzer sound.

[klunderbunker]

Bad night for the champions. Again.

[BaconBits]

Bad night for the champions. Again.

It’ll likely be a bad night for champs tomorrow, too.

[shafe_41]

Bad night for the champions. Again.

WWE... where the stories are made up week by week and wins don't matter.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

This should be good

[Wildcat66]

Hmm, Rey Mysterio over to RAW eh? Not a bad pick all things considered.

[supermatto64]

He’d just try to make the buzzer sound.

I'd prefer the sound just being played anytime a commentator or anyone with a mic went to say it, Cole even trying to do the sound would suck the fun out

[supermatto64]

YES SQUISH REY, LARS

[shafe_41]

RAY BOTCHED!!! BETTER SEND HIM OUT TO PASTURE WITH RONDA AND ALL THE OTHER WOMEN BECAUSE ALL THEY DO IS BOTCH!!! BECAUSE BOTCH!!!!

[BaconBits]

They must trust Elias a whole lot to keep putting him with the rusty and injured.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Lars Sullivan = Gene Snitsky Jr.

[smarkmouth]

Very on board with Lars not doing a diving headbutt

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Lars Sullivan debuts the night after Hulk Hogan returns. At least try to pretend you care, WWE

[shafe_41]

Lars Sullivan = Gene Snitsky Jr.

IT'S NOT HIS FAULT

[Wildcat66]

USOS!

[BestSportsEntertainer]

If only WWE cared about tag team wrestling

[BaconBits]

Lars Sullivan = Gene Snitsky Jr.

Thatâ??s not fair, Snitsky had personality.

[smarkmouth]

Usos look.... different.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4PKXTFXsAAv8hj.png:small

[shafe_41]

I still think Roode has to turn at some point. Gable has been taking all the pins.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Chad Gable is awesome to watch.

[klunderbunker]

Chad Gable is awesome to watch.

But Jason Jordan got his spot because it made Vince laugh. Wrestling is stupid that way.

[smarkmouth]

The rest of the show is Sami dancing in front of an infinitely patient Alexa Bliss.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Smark is a happy dude

[smarkmouth]

NDG. Huge pop.

[Wildcat66]

Sami Zayn: Rogue IWC darling is the best heel gimmick of 2019.

[smarkmouth]

If Sami really wants a heel reaction he should defend the Viking Experience name change.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Dope. Naomi on RAW. She's no Sasha (of course not) but I can get behind this.

[klunderbunker]

That new look is really, really working for Peyton.

[smarkmouth]

With the addition of Sami, WWE has some REALLY good heels right now.

[Wildcat66]

Y'know, outside of the Viking Experience debacle this really hasn't been a bad draft for RAW. Lots of good names so far.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Y'know, outside of the Viking Experience debacle this really hasn't been a bad draft for RAW. Lots of good names so far.

It's been my most enjoyable Raw in a long time.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

...It's like WWE should do this more often

Smark is on TV again.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

EC3 was one of the best things on impact for awhile. Wish they would let him do that in WWE.

[Wildcat66]

Well that's one way to try and rebuild Braun's credibility.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

That new look is really, really working for Peyton.

She looks amazing. Her partner, not so much.

[BaconBits]

When Braun finishes his cut, he’s Gonna look sick.

[smarkmouth]

EY? Did I miss something?

[BaconBits]

Liv Morgan is the hottest woman in WWE.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Ruby Riott and Aleister Black should date. Yes, just throwing it out there.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Liv Morgan is one of the hottest woman in WWE.

Fixed

[BaconBits]

Ruby Riott and Aleister Black should date. Yes, just throwing it out there.

Aleister is married to Zelina.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Aleister is married to Zelina.

You don't kayfabe.

[smarkmouth]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4PUlH4UUAAxN3H.jpg:small

Some notable absences. I guess they still don't know what to do with NXT alumni.

[BaconBits]

I kinda dig the fake Pirates theme for next year’s Mania.

[BestSportsEntertainer]

Lacey Evans is now my favorite women's wrestler

[smarkmouth]

Very glad I didn't buy tickets tonight.

['Ravishing' Ned Flanders]

Came to see everyone's reaction to the War Raiders new name and I wasn't disapointed.

[supermatto64]

Storm just knocked my tv out and wow that's the best part of Raw tonight.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Any chance their partner is Kofi?

[shafe_41]

Any chance their partner is Kofi?
Nah. I think the smart money is on AJ here.

[shafe_41]

I kinda dig the fake Pirates theme for next year’s Mania.

Yeah? Wait until they give Hanson and Rowe eyepatches and rename them The Pirate Experience for next year.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Nah. I think the smart money is on AJ here.

Probably right.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Whoeverâ??s character this is (probably Wyatt) theyâ??re going to screw it up.

[smarkmouth]

"Who... is Rollins' and Reigns' partner?"

...

...

I'M HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD! I'M HERE TO SHOW THE WOOOOOORRRLD!

COME OOOOOOHHHHN!

[shafe_41]

I said it last week and I'll say it again... so I guess Bray is an evil toy store owner now?

[mooseman]

Really hoping its Velveteen Dream

[Fire Marshall Bill]

A lot of things he wants the audience to know he failed at.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

"Who... is Rollins' and Reigns' partner?"


...

...

I'M HERE TO SHOW THE WORLD! I'M HERE TO SHOW THE WOOOOOORRRLD!

COME OOOOOOHHHHN!

LOL

[shafe_41]

Really hoping its Velveteen Dream

No. Don't you dare. The Dream needs to stay on NXT as long as humanly possible after seeing what they did to the War Raiders.

[shafe_41]

Also... I still don't really understand what Seth is burning down.

[Wildcat66]

This is about as easy a pick as you can make. Styles has done all he can in SmackDown, time to move on to RAW.

[supermatto64]

So he's just gonna leave the "house he built" behind and claim he built raw now right?
Orton was right all along

[smarkmouth]

The GALL of AJ to show up to RAW in AEW colours.

[shafe_41]

The GALL of AJ to show up to RAW in AEW colours.

AEW has colors?

[BaconBits]

Guessing Roman goes to Smackdown tomorrow.

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Also... I still don't really understand what Seth is burning down.

The establishment.

[BaconBits]

Also... I still don't really understand what Seth is burning down.

His butthole after a Taco Bell run.

[smarkmouth]

Also... I still don't really understand what Seth is burning down.

Whatever The Rock was cookin'.

[klunderbunker]

Monday Night Raw
Date: April 15, 2019
Location: Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Commentators: Michael Cole, Renee Young, Corey Graves

We’re on to a big show this week with the first night of the Superstar Shakeup. In this case, that means we have a night of people moving over to Monday Night Raw, though the question is where they will go. WWE has implied that we might be seeing some names moving to shows other than just the two main ones, meaning several more doors are available. Let’s get to it.

Click on the link below for the full review.

Something About Taxes On New Employees (http://kbwrestlingreviews.com/2019/04/15/monday-night-raw-april-15-2019-something-about-taxes-on-new-employees/)

[Jack-Hammer]

I didn't expect Hanson & Rowe to be called up so quickly. They have to be two of the fastest to make it up from NXT to the Raw or SD rosters, though it would've been cool to see them come out with the NXT Tag Team Championship belts.

As for their new team name, the Viking Experience, it sounds like something you'd call a theme restaurant & bar or some new attraction at Universal Studios. It's just one of those things that has a really hollow, shallow corporate feel to it. However, they had a successful debut by scoring a win over the reigning Raw Tag Team Champions, though that isn't saying much but they got off on the right foot and that's ultimately what matters more than anything else.