Huge Backstage Raw News: JR Pissed, Mysterio and more...

[Weebo]

I can confirm that Rey Mysterio was called over the weekend and told he needed to be at RAW. Mysterio was in Mexico doing promotional work.

For those who missed RAW, Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, and Ric Flair all returned.

Chris Jericho's entrance has been changed from 'Save Us' to 'Save Me'.

Prior to RAW, Cryme Tyme beat Deuce & Domino via pinfall in a dark match.

The crowd was very hot at the AT&T Center was sold out (15,183 total).

The announcers had no idea who was being drafted and it took them all by surprise. That came straight from Vince for sure and was kept secret from them all. By the way, that commentary at the beginning was hilarious with Mike Adamle saying absolutely nothing as they were shooting all over him. You could hear the announcers having trouble keeping from laughing.

The Melina injury appears to be legit. We hope to have more later tonight or tomorrow.

Batista was nearly knocked out when him and Edge collided head-to-head. He was obviously busted open the hardway.

Jim Ross was legitimately not happy with his move to SD! as evident by his facial expressions. Michael Cole was more shocked than anything and seemed to feel bad for good ole' J.R. You could also tell Mick was really taken off guard by it as well.

As noted on WrestleZone Radio last Tuesday, it was either Triple H or John Cena going to SD!. Triple H must have agreed to the move because Cena had been the original plan. It looks as if 'Taker is headed to RAW with the ending tonight so that keeps the two off the same brand to avoid issues. That explains why Cena wasn't drafted. More on this on WrestleZone Radio tomorrow.

WOW so i guess Triple H or Edge will be loosing their titles this Sunday night

 

[Dre]

I can see why Jim Ross isn't happy moving to Smackdown! Seeing that him & Jerry Lawler been Commentary partners for years. It's like having a long term relationship with someone that you love and all of a sudden you guys just break-up.

 

[The Rated R CMStar]

Poor Jim Ross. Why the hell is it that WWE always looks for the way to get JR out of Raw?

 

[This Guy]

I was thinking that too, but the draft is really odd. Think about this for a second....

Yes, both the World Champion Edge & WWE Champion Triple H are on Smackdown and there challengers (Batista & John Cena respectively) are on Raw. Is safe to assume one of them is dropping a title, but which one? (My guess is Triple H)

Currently those are the only titles Smackdown's got.

On ECW Matt Hardy is the current US Champion. Basically with this result, ECW pretty much has the US Championship as theres now. Because his challenger is Chavo Guerrero also from ECW.

The only other championship ECW has is the WWE Tag Team Titles held my Miz and Morrison. They are defending to Smackdowns Finlay & Hornswoggle leading us to believe that if they are serious about brand seperation now, then we could see new champions there.

On Raw just like they dominated the draft, they dominate the belts currently.

The IC TItle, Women's Title & World Tag Titles are all uneffected. There Raw Champions defending to Raw challengers (except for the IC Title which currently is not matched up for the PPV)

However they also now have the ECW Champion Kane. But he is defending to Smackdown's the Big Show. So the ECW Title post Night of Champions either way will not be on ECW. (again assuming they are serious about brand seperation)

Now imagine these results at Night of Champions if you could for a minute.
Triple H retains
Edge retains
Big Show wins ECW Title
Finlay & Hornswoggle win WWE Tag Titles

All three brand titles being held by Smackdown superstars?

Bottom line is either this draft isn't over....or this whole draft was a joke since all the wrestlers will probably be showing up still on other shows until all the belts are basically back where they belong. (IE, One Main Title per show, One Mid Card Title on Raw & Smackdown, One Tag Title per Raw & Smackdown & One women's title per raw & smackdown(since its safe to assume the divas title will be defended at night of champions or at least crowned shortly there after) )

 

[chessarmy]

I'm sure JR is pissed, but you know what? I think this was a brilliant idea. First of all, Michael Cole is a good announcer and he is perfect for RAW, and JR on Smackdown! will be very interesting to see. Besides, Smackdown! is actually good now and I can say that I will now watch Smackdown! regularly after seeing this draft.

 

[btman]

Remember they said Mark Henry is facing whoever wins the ECW belt. I think they said the following week on ECW and for the belt but I'm not positive.

 

[This Guy]

well they said it again on Raw tonight. But either way if Big Show or Kane wins, its still not on ECW, and if Mark Henry wins it after that, its still on on ECW. Bottom like is the ECW Title is not going to be on ECW technically for a long time. But since this draft was most likely a joke and people will keep appearing on whatever show they need them for, it won't make a difference anyways.

 

[MikeRaw]

I was thinking that too, but the draft is really odd. Think about this for a second....

Yes, both the World Champion Edge & WWE Champion Triple H are on Smackdown and there challengers (Batista & John Cena respectively) are on Raw. Is safe to assume one of them is dropping a title, but which one? (My guess is Triple H)

Currently those are the only titles Smackdown's got.

On ECW Matt Hardy is the current US Champion. Basically with this result, ECW pretty much has the US Championship as theres now. Because his challenger is Chavo Guerrero also from ECW.

The only other championship ECW has is the WWE Tag Team Titles held my Miz and Morrison. They are defending to Smackdowns Finlay & Hornswoggle leading us to believe that if they are serious about brand seperation now, then we could see new champions there.

On Raw just like they dominated the draft, they dominate the belts currently.

The IC TItle, Women's Title & World Tag Titles are all uneffected. There Raw Champions defending to Raw challengers (except for the IC Title which currently is not matched up for the PPV)

However they also now have the ECW Champion Kane. But he is defending to Smackdown's the Big Show. So the ECW Title post Night of Champions either way will not be on ECW. (again assuming they are serious about brand seperation)

Now imagine these results at Night of Champions if you could for a minute.
Triple H retains
Edge retains
Big Show wins ECW Title
Finlay & Hornswoggle win WWE Tag Titles

All three brand titles being held by Smackdown superstars?

Bottom line is either this draft isn't over....or this whole draft was a joke since all the wrestlers will probably be showing up still on other shows until all the belts are basically back where they belong. (IE, One Main Title per show, One Mid Card Title on Raw & Smackdown, One Tag Title per Raw & Smackdown & One women's title per raw & smackdown(since its safe to assume the divas title will be defended at night of champions or at least crowned shortly there after) )

Dude, obviously it isnt going to stay like this. Its only for one show til after the PPV, when it will all get fixed. The writers will obviously write one of the titles back to Raw, buy having HHH or Edge drop one. So its not as chaotic as your post sounds, as since its scripted, they know what they're doing.

 

[This Guy]

Dude, obviously it isnt going to stay like this. Its only for one show til after the PPV, when it will all get fixed. The writers will obviously write one of the titles back to Raw, buy having HHH or Edge drop one. So its not as chaotic as your post sounds, as since its scripted, they know what they're doing.

You should read my post a little more carefully. I said that one of them would drop. I even gave my prediction for it to be Triple H. The last part about Smackdown having all the belts was a hypethtical situation for shits and giggles.

 

[btman]

You should read my post a little more carefully. I said that one of them would drop. I even gave my prediction for it to be Triple H. The last part about Smackdown having all the belts was a hypethtical situation for shits and giggles.

Yeah they'd unite them and call it the "Champion of the Universe" and at WM25 it'd be Hulk Hogan vs John Cena.

If for some reason for a couple of weeks they do put all 3 major belts on Smackdown I will die. Each week people will keep watching to see how WWE will screw stuff up more or fix it. It's the perfect plan!

 

[Evil Austin]

what the hell are they thinking, JR has been in commentary on RAW since 1994 DAMN IT.. he is raw.. BAW GOD...

 

[MikeRaw]

You should read my post a little more carefully. I said that one of them would drop. I even gave my prediction for it to be Triple H. The last part about Smackdown having all the belts was a hypethtical situation for shits and giggles.

Sorry dude, I was only just "reconfiming" that ya, obviously it isnt going to stay like that. And in the first part of your post, it sounded like you werent sure if they were gonna do it, so I just replied, but ya, theyll deinately drop one.

 

[Haze187]

Well I just think JR should've moved on from RAW already, even King needs to be moved, these guys have been there for too long and well JR can't even call matches right anymore, Cole is a master at breaking down matches, all that JR has left is his catchphrases...why not put Tazz on RAW too and move Foley to ECW and put King on SD it would work a lot better. Plus RAW is targeted more to young people and JR and King just don't fit in there anymore.

 

[CT Styles]

I know it may be a long shot but could both the titles being on SD! have something to do with CM Punk cashing in? Like would they bring one of the world titles back to RAW but vacant and Punk will cash in the MITB?

 

[Evil Austin]

I know it may be a long shot but could both the titles being on SD! have something to do with CM Punk cashing in? Like would they bring one of the world titles back to RAW but vacant and Punk will cash in the MITB?

There probably going to strip HHH of the title as the move to smackdown goes or just make Punk cash in the bank and move him to raw with it.. I smell a rat. :rip: