WWE RAW April 1st 2013 Live Discussion Thread [Final RAW before Wrestlemania]

[Big Hoss Rambler]

When

United States: LIVE, Monday Night, April 1, at 8/7c on the USA Network
United Kingdom: Tuesday Morning, April 2, at 1AM on SkySportsHD3


Where

Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.

RAW Five-Point Preview

It’s almost here. The biggest event in all of WWE and the moment millions of WWE Universe members have been waiting for. With emotions and adrenaline at an all-time high, what will unfold when Superstars come face to face one last time before WrestleMania? Here are five reasons this week’s Raw is must-see at 8/7 CT on USA Network.

1. Cena's chance to shine

The time for talk between WWE Champion The Rock and John Cena will soon be over. At MetLife Stadium, they will clash in a rematch from last year’s epic WrestleMania battle, and both Superstars steadfastly believe they will emerge victorious this time around. For Cena, it’s a self-admitted must-win situation. Last week, The Rock got the better of Cena, blasting him with a blistering Rock Bottom. Will the Cenation leader be looking for retribution on this week’s Raw?

2. Has Punk gotten inside Undertaker’s head?

The Undertaker’s phenomenal 20-0 WrestleMania streak is perhaps the most respected accomplishment in WWE history. Now that CM Punk is in possession of the late Paul Bearer’s urn, could he be the one to break The Streak finally? Last week The Phenom snapped, taking out his emotions on The Straight Edge Superstar. Will The Deadman’s frustrations carry over into this week’s Raw … or on The Grandest Stage of Them All?

3. Uncertain future; guaranteed fight!

Triple H is one of the most revered Superstars on the current roster. At WrestleMania, he’ll face one of the most dangerous Superstars of all time in Brock Lesnar. If The Game fails to win their No Holds Barred Match, he must retire. Regardless of who you are rooting for in this match, one thing is certain: You will witness a fight for survival! Will sparks fly early when both Superstars come to this week’s Raw?

4. Who does the WWE Universe want as its World Heavyweight Champion?

In one corner is Jack Swagger, a Superstar who re-emerged in 2013 with a tougher demeanor … and an agenda for his version of a better America. In the other corner is World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio, who has endeared himself to the WWE Universe. Throw in the outspoken Zeb Colter and you have a powder keg ready to go off at WrestleMania. Will tensions explode even sooner on Raw?

5. Can The Shield be Stopped?

Ever since their debut, The Shield has wreaked havoc in WWE. Now the trio must face its toughest challenge yet at WrestleMania against the volatile pairing of Big Show, Randy Orton and Sheamus. Can the unlikely trio keep it together and work as one to stop the black-clad renegades? If The Shield does prevail, the post-WrestleMania landscape could be a drastically different — and more threatening — environment for the entire roster.

Get pumped for WrestleMania by watching the most anticipated Raw this year! Tune in at 8/7 CT on USA Network.

 

[Crayo]

Wow never realised we were this close to WM...

 

[Brad.]

What is happening with Cesaro? Surely something will be confirmed this week with regards to WM.

 

[Snowman1]

Go-home show? Yay, yippie, and whatnot.

Will mark if RG3 runs in the ring and takes out Fandango.

 

[Super Saiyan Goku]

COOL!

 

[seabs]

COOL!

RAD!

 

[Crayo]

COOL!

Will you grace us with your presence in this thread tomorrow?

 

[Roi]

This NEEDS to be an amazing show..

Tons of shield please..

 

[acailler]

DubDubEE really need to pull their finger out tonight....

 

[Zack Ryder]

I want to watch it but I don't have a TV

 

[GrammarNazi82]

Yeah, it's hard to believe it's already April and that WM is this weekend. Doesn't seem like it at all.

 

[acailler]

THIS Rock needs to happen tonight...not fucking Story time Rock.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

Posting in BHR's swansong thread

LEAVE A DAMN ROSE

I didn't even realize it was the go home show until I read the header

 

[seabs]

THIS Rock needs to happen tonight...not fucking Story time Rock.

9 minutes on is epic, WHAT YA GONNA DO ROCK

 

[Snowman1]

Posting in BHR's swansong thread

LEAVE A DAMN ROSE

I didn't even realize it was the go home show until I read the header

Go home show in DC before 'Mania hits NY. How much will you mark if RG3 is there?