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Post by Stare on Jun 20, 2006 21:21:43 GMT 1
Though I love the fact DX is back, and I think they're using it well, I think they were almost overused last night. It was every segment break.
More people popped for Rhodes than I thought would.
Pretty good Raw though.
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Post by brockandsable on Jun 20, 2006 22:41:58 GMT 1
It's the last RAW before the PPV, so can you blame them for the DX overdose?
I'd like to think that it's DX that's selling the show and not RVD/Edge.
Outside the hardcore wrestling base, no one really cares for either Robert or Adam.
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Post by ChadClassic on Jun 21, 2006 0:03:10 GMT 1
Its funny to think that this won't be anymore in a few months.
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Post by Stare on Jun 21, 2006 0:29:44 GMT 1
I think that'll change. Once they see the ratings boost, and the fact that they know DX is doing it, I wouldnt be surprised if it stuck around.
The buildup for Edge vs. RVD has been garbage
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Post by Scream on Jun 21, 2006 2:23:16 GMT 1
Agreed. I think the DX return will boost ratings. Is Vince going back to early 90's? Seems as if gimmicks are back. But I guess if it works, it works.
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Post by brockandsable on Jun 21, 2006 14:44:50 GMT 1
I don't. Once they see the ratings boost, and the fact that they know DX is doing it, I wouldnt be surprised if it stuck around. A few months ago, Edge won the title and the ratings went through the roof. Vince saw it. We saw it. And then what happened.....
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Post by ChadClassic on Jun 21, 2006 15:36:59 GMT 1
RVD/Edge is one of the most anit-climatic matches I've seen in a while. Even Eddie/Lesnar had more build-up, and they had the time time for build-up, two weeks. Edge wins at Vengeance most definitely.
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Post by Stare on Jun 22, 2006 4:02:05 GMT 1
It'll be a great match. It'll be like Angle vs. Taker at NWO (only not as good), meaning no build up but an awesome match.
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Post by ChadClassic on Jun 26, 2006 20:40:42 GMT 1
DX should've just got the tag belts last night and freshen things up already.
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Post by Ben on Jun 28, 2006 13:35:38 GMT 1
ye they should be tag champs, i wonder what ratings will become if they win the belts
also, do you think edge realy walked out of RAW? i was thinking maybe he would jump to SD because they need heels
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Post by stocko on Jun 28, 2006 14:34:51 GMT 1
he was back at the end of the night dude, so he deffo hasnt walked out
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Post by Ben on Jun 28, 2006 23:37:50 GMT 1
oh i couldnt catch the end RAW so i didnt know
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Post by eCo on Jun 29, 2006 15:05:29 GMT 1
I just don't seem to find Raw this entertaining anymore. Aside from the DX reunion, there really is nothing revolving around Raw, and aside from the DX vs the McMahon angle, the only angle that supports the show is the WWE vs ECW angle, and most of the fans are supporting ECW. On second thought I can't really make that call because, I haven't been watching Raw as of lately.
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Post by brockandsable on Jun 29, 2006 15:11:28 GMT 1
I just don't seem to find Raw this entertaining anymore. Aside from the DX reunion, there really is nothing revolving around Raw ......k. I can't really make that call because, I haven't been watching Raw as of lately. ....it would be too easy.
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Post by Aladdin on Jul 4, 2006 12:58:30 GMT 1
Decent Raw with an excellent ending. Best ending to Raw in a while.
And it's always nice to hear Cena get booed.
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Post by Ben on Jul 4, 2006 14:06:21 GMT 1
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EDGE IS DA CHAMP! , LONG TITLE RUN PLZZ! because if its long i might see him defend his title at unforgiven which im going to and is in his hometown that would be sweet D-X for president!
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Post by Stare on Jul 4, 2006 14:49:01 GMT 1
This was one of the worst Raws in a while, IMO. Besides Edge winning the title, the downsides were DX being used WAY TOO MUCH, and poor matches.
Don't get me wrong, it's better than the show revolving around Cena, but DX's problem could be easily solved, and that would be to cut their segments to about a 1/4 of the length. When Vince came out, and DX was screwing with the sound, that was awesome . . . and then it kept going. It just gets bland after a while, and the crowd having no reaction doenst help.
By the way, I would love to see an Umaga/DX feud. That would help Umaga, and it would explain HBK taking a leave for surgery. Umaga vs. HHH at Summerslam? I actually wouldnt mind seeing that. It'd be interesting to see Umaga actually have a challenge
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Post by Your Morality Enforcer on Jul 4, 2006 19:06:10 GMT 1
Would be typical I miss the Raw with all the action, and there isn't any sceduled repeats I can find... Oh, and the Cena Fan Reaction:
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Post by Faster Pussycat! on Jul 4, 2006 19:32:54 GMT 1
Ha, I hope Cena gets shot through the brain next week.
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Post by Stare on Jul 4, 2006 20:28:05 GMT 1
Yeah, when that fan came on the screen, I laughed my ass off
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Post by Aladdin on Jul 4, 2006 20:43:00 GMT 1
Me too. Very lame.
Carlito rocks by the way. And i think Shelton is going to get depushed again.
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Post by Stare on Jul 4, 2006 20:44:27 GMT 1
the WWE is going to do with Shelton what they do with most of their black talent who can actually wrestle, and that's send him down the roster. It pisses me off. If Shelton was jacked up like Lashley, there would be no competition.
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Post by Aladdin on Jul 4, 2006 20:48:45 GMT 1
If they're not going to do anything with him, at least release him so he can go to TNA and get a fair shot.
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Post by Mrs Fizz Allmendinger on Jul 15, 2006 15:02:27 GMT 1
All I am interested watching on RAW lately is DX because they always do or say something funny.
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Post by Keith Williams on Jul 15, 2006 17:40:16 GMT 1
^^While I agree that DX to a point has been funny, I feel they need to have DX grow up some. Those antics with the mic a few weeks back was childish. DX was more about pushing the envelope not acting like immature children. If DX is going to be around a while, that is the path they should have them take. But with Shawn having to have knee surgery, and Hunter going to start a feud with Orton, I don't' see DX lasting past Summerslam.
Also its good to see Edge with the world title again. I hope that this time the WWE gives him a longer title reign. It would be a big mistake if they take the belt off of him tonight at SNME. They should give him a title run till at least Survivor Series or the Royal Rumble. Edge has earned a lengthy title run. He took what was most likely a career ending scandal with Matt Hardy last year and turn it into a career changing gimmick.
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