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Post by Patriot174 on Jun 17, 2013 10:26:00 GMT -5
 The Show Is OffJune 17, 2013
Last night’s three-hour slugfest was colloquially known as WWE Payback, but retribution may yet be waiting for a trio of Superstars who brazenly relieved incumbent champions of their titles in Chicago’s Allstate Arena. Chief among those is, of course, Alberto Del Rio, who took advantage of Dolph Ziggler’s lingering injury to reclaim the World Heavyweight Title, but he’s far from the only offender who’s likely in for a rematch in the near future. With a troika of new champs, The Champ still here, and CM Punk returned from exile, what’s likely to go down on this week’s must-see Raw?
1. Reopening for business
The Hall of Pain has grown empty since WrestleMania 29, but its monstrous manager looks to make his big return to Raw following his loss to Sheamus at Extreme Rules. Ordinarily, this would be a cause for unmitigated terror, but a series of cryptic tweets seem to hint at a far more existential Mark Henry than the WWE Universe has come to expect. What could the former World Heavyweight Champion have on his mind, if not mayhem?
2. El campeón esta aquí
Alberto Del Rio reversed his fortunes at WWE Payback and reclaimed the World Heavyweight Championship from Dolph Ziggler, although the way he did so wasn’t exactly in keeping with The Pride of Mexico’s recent altruistic streak. Looking to aggravate Ziggler’s recently concussed skull, Del Rio targeted Ziggler’s head with a flurry of kicks that even left new Divas Champion AJ Lee looking a little pale at the sight. (His post-match paean for respect didn’t sit too well with the Chicago crowd.)
Ziggler, shockingly, opted out of trickery in favor of a gritty effort to retain his title through the pain; a decision he probably regrets in hindsight, but that is what the rematch clause is for. What will the two World-class warriors have to say for themselves come Raw?
3. Flyin’ Bryan laid low
Coulda, woulda, shoulda: All words that apply to Daniel Bryan & Randy Orton’s challenge for the WWE Tag Titles at WWE Payback. If not for a pair of miscommunications, the submission expert might have earned his second run with the twin titles. A lack of synchronicity doomed the odd-couple challengers to The Shield’s fury (and Dean Ambrose's victory extended their title reigns), but given Bryan’s efficiency of late – and his particular beef with The Apex Predator – perhaps this is the Daniel Bryan tag team implosion that seems to have been coming for so long.
4. Out of the frying pan …
And into the light? John Cena survived Three Stages of Hell at WWE Payback, finally felling Ryback with an Attitude Adjustment through the roof of an ambulance in their bout’s final phase Sunday night. With The Champ still standing tall and his challenger banished (though very much on the loose), what awaits the Cenation leader on his first Raw after escaping the domain of the self-proclaimed Beelzebub, Ryback?
5. The Saint is coming
Looks like Paul Heyman is as good as his word: CM Punk did, in fact, return at WWE Payback and he did, in fact, defeat Chris Jericho, although Punk’s absence certainly took its toll on the former WWE Champion and winning the match was much easier said than done.
Most interestingly, however, Punk seemed to take issue with Heyman’s attempt to interfere in the bout, preferring instead to win on his own. It all turned out well for Punk in the end, but it will be interesting to see how exactly he’ll co-exist with the newest Heyman guy, Curtis Axel. With the third-generation Superstar holding the Intercontinental Title his father once had (he and Mr. Perfect are the first father-son duo to win the coveted prize), will Heyman be forced to choose between his “guys”?-WWE.com |
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Post by James on Jun 17, 2013 12:06:28 GMT -5
Hopefully we will see:
- Punk Face turn (I like face punk more in my opinion)
- Wyatt family debut
- Bryan becoming No 1 contender for WWE title
- ADR Heel turn
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Post by jessem52 on Jun 17, 2013 12:30:46 GMT -5
So I'm guessing we saw the last of bully ryberg last night.
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Post by Escape The Rules on Jun 17, 2013 17:10:33 GMT -5
Legit excited for all the stuff that's happening for Raw tonight!
New IC Champ, the double turn world title picture, Wyatt family's possible debut, Christian rumoured to be backstage(take that with a grain of salt) oh and Mark Henry confirmed he'd be retiring, read his tweets. CM Punk, and maybe another RVD vignette? Damn this Raw is looking stacked.
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Post by jessem52 on Jun 17, 2013 17:46:11 GMT -5
Very pumped for this raw. So many things to look forward to.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2013 17:49:15 GMT -5
Here's my ZOMGEXITED list. A lot of repeats, but whatever. I'm pumped for tonight, and I really enjoyed last night's PPV. -What's next for Cena? -Are they going to wrap up Shield and Team Hell RKNo? -Mark Henry.. is he just playing us? -Wyatts debut? -Christian possibly returning? -Is Punk going to show up, and maybe turn face? -Solidification of evil Del Rio/face Dolph? -AJ and Big E... do they stay heel? I mean, AJ has been pretty damn evil lately. -Curtis Axel.. who's he going to feud with? And on that note... -how about the HHH/Vince stuff? Hopefully we will see: - Punk Face turn (I like face punk more in my opinion)- Wyatt family debut - Bryan becoming No 1 contender for WWE title - ADR Heel turn I somewhat agree. I hated the smiling babyface part of his title run, but I think his size and moveset is perhaps suited more for a face. If he'd be more of a tweener (thinking late 2010 sarcastic prick commentary before the Nexus stuff and mid 2011 Summer of Punk stuff), while still being pitted against heels, I'd probably enjoy him the most. I liked the SES and even the New Nexus heel runs, but this last one has been somewhat generic. I've lost a lot of interest in CM Punk. I think a face turn would be interesting, and he could feud with the other Heyman guys (face underdog vs. Lesnar for Summerslam?) |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2013 18:19:18 GMT -5
My what I'm pumped about list:
Wyatt Family
Punk possible face turn
RVD vignette
Double turn WHC title picture
AJ as Divas champ
Daniel Bryan and the Shield
Who's Cenas next challenger?
Also, I'm sorry but I agree on smiling, face CM Punk, every time he came out to pander I just thought, that is not the real CM Punk. Steve Austin like face only for Punk.
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Post by RybackV1 on Jun 17, 2013 18:53:44 GMT -5
Heel Ryback vs Face Henry to be built tonight.
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Post by ASR (therockisback) on Jun 17, 2013 18:55:09 GMT -5
Heel Ryback vs Face Henry to be built tonight. Ryback getting inducted into the Hall of Pain again? Feed Henry more... |
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Post by IRS on Jun 17, 2013 18:56:14 GMT -5
Man, RAW is shaping up to be awesome.
Maybe, just maybe...
TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT, SIN BOTCHES!
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Post by jessem52 on Jun 17, 2013 18:58:09 GMT -5
In honor of Rybackv1s virtual death
Tonight is the night bitches!
R.I.P rybackv1 2012-2013.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2013 18:58:50 GMT -5
2minutes
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Post by dylan on Jun 17, 2013 18:58:55 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2013 18:59:06 GMT -5
In honor of Rybackv1s virtual death Tonight is the night bitches! R.I.P rybackv1 2012-2013. What happened to him? |
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Post by RybackV1 on Jun 17, 2013 18:59:07 GMT -5
Naw I moreso see Ryback ending Henrys career. That'd be a njice way to get him back over.
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Post by Patriot174 on Jun 17, 2013 19:00:07 GMT -5
TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT, FOLKS!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2013 19:00:31 GMT -5
Here we go! Haven't been this excited for a Raw in ages!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2013 19:00:33 GMT -5
Les go!!
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Post by dylan on Jun 17, 2013 19:00:37 GMT -5
Naw I moreso see Ryback ending Henrys career. That'd be a njice way to get him back over. Grasp'em. Grasp those straws! |
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Post by philly boi on Jun 17, 2013 19:00:40 GMT -5
TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! Lets hope for an epic RAW.
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