RAW December 9th, 2013 Live Discussion Thread

[Rogue]

When:
United States: LIVE, Monday Night, Dec. 9, at 8/7c on the USA Network
United Kingdom: Tuesday Morning, Dec. 10, at 1AM on SkySportsHD3

Where:
Key Arena
Seattle, WA

RAW Five Point Review:

It’s that time of year again: The Slammy Awards are upon us, and the WWE Universe will convene to celebrate the best that the past year brought us in Raw’s annual ceremony. And while Superstars look back and honor the past, the future also looms large in the final Raw before the Champion of Champions Match at WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs. What will happen on the final Monday before the two World Titles are unified under a single Superstar? WWE.com has a few theories.​

1.And the Slammy goes to...

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By now, you’ve likely seen the list of Slammy nominees for 2013, and from Brock Lesnar to "Miz-co Inferno," they are quite the eclectic bunch. The Slammys are always cause for celebration, which means several Legends will be returning to pay their respects. But who, exactly, will capture the coveted prizes for Superstar, Diva and Match of the Year? Only you can determine by voting on the WWE App!​

2.I've got some bad news

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A brief hiatus has certainly turned one Superstar into a downer of epic proportions. The newly-christened Bad News Barrett has already made a name for himself as WWE’s official bearer of … well, you know, dousing the Raw and SmackDown audiences with some truly disparaging remarks. It’s only a matter of time before the former Intercontinental Champion delivers some bad news to unlucky Superstars in the ring; who will be the first to feel his renewed wrath between the ropes?​

3.Daniel Wyatt?

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Looks like Bray Wyatt isn’t so much interested in destroying Daniel Bryan in WWE TLC’s 3-on-1 Handicap Match as he is in absorbing the two-time WWE Champion into his faction of bearded brutes. The suggestion seems like pure lunacy at first, but the “Yes!” man’s anti-authority streak of late certainly has more in common with Wyatt’s creepy, down-with-the-machine railing than the WWE Universe would be likely to admit. Does Wyatt’s invitation have legs to it? Monday may give us a clue as to which way Bryan’s leaning.​

4.AJ's last stand?

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Divas Champion AJ Lee seems to be coming apart at the seams after several unpleasant weeks at the hands of the “Total Divas” cabal. Sunday at WWE TLC, she’ll face Natalya with her precious title on the line, but this doesn’t seem to be the same confident AJ the WWE Universe has come to know. Can the self-styled “black widow” bounce back and find her killer instinct again in time? Or has the clock finally run out on Miss Lee’s time as champion?

5.There can only be one

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Six days after Monday’s Raw, there will no longer be two World Champions. Instead, there will be one unified, undisputed Champion of Champions.The only question that remains is whether it will be John Cena or Randy Orton who hoists the two-pronged prize when the dust settles at WWE TLC. Then again, there’s also the question of how – if at all – The Authority might interfere in the biggest match to unfold under their watch, and, given Orton’s attitude of late, whether they’re still 100 percent behind their serpentine standard-bearer. Who will come out smiling heading into WWE TLC? Tune into the Slammy Awards on Raw, Monday at 8/7 CT live on the USA Network!​

 

[Shadie T]

Looks like crap.

 

[B.Dazzle]

Raw is on the 9th in the U.S, not on the 8th.

 

[Cloud]

Looks like crap.

Agreed the Slammy's are poorly timed as its going to hinder the build towards TLC.

 

[Brad.]

Agreed the Slammy's are poorly timed as its going to hinder the build towards TLC.

This. It's like WWE don't see the significance of go-home shows anymore. Before Survivor Series we had RAW Country and now this. Instead, why not put together a strong, focussed show that builds and hypes the upcoming PPV? It makes me think that WWE are becoming more interested in TV ratings than PPV buys due to the upcoming launch of the WWE network. Let's face it, all the recent shady PPV finishes must have boosted RAW ratings as fans look for answers.

 

[Jeremy]

Slammy's are guaranteed to be a bad show. Get ready for a bunch of crappy 3 minute matches.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

I thought today was Sunday

 

[Jeremy]

I thought today was Sunday

yes it is

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

yes it is

just confirming that people are actually talking about Raw a full day in advance. crazy

 

[Snowman1]

I can't wait for this! All the stars will be out! Murray, Marshall, Jeffery, Romo...

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

I can't wait for this! All the stars will be out! Murray, Marshall, Jeffery, Romo...

our teams are on a collision course for the final. sitting on byes and we put up the two biggest scores by far.

should be an epic final battle week 16

 

[Toto]

This RAW will be super crappy

 

[Snowman1]

our teams are on a collision course for the final. sitting on byes and we put up the two biggest scores by far.

should be an epic final battle week 16

Hey, it's looking like we'll have to run through a Brit and a Canadian to reach the finals, as we just keep on rolling. That game's gonna kick ass!

May the best man win. :testify:

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

I've got Forte for 33 tonight, but we'll see.

 

[Snowman1]

Just 33? Dude can put up 50 tonight... yeah, we'll probably have to deal with Danny then. Damn