WWE Monday Night Raw Discussion: Feb. 8, 2016

[Kross Rhodes]

Raw Five-Point Preview: Feb. 8, 2016

One week after obliterating the brazen Dean Ambrose with an F-5, Brock Lesnar looks to dominate Raw once again, two weeks before battling The Lunatic Fringe and Roman Reigns in a Triple Threat Match at WWE Fastlane. Plus, after announcing his retirement on Twitter, Daniel Bryan will speak the WWE Universe in what’s sure to be a must-see address. What else in store?

Loony and The Beast

Last week, after showing defiance in the face of Brock Lesnar, Dean Ambrose’s bravery was met with cruel vengeance when The Beast Incarnate ambushed The Lunatic Fringe with a ring-shaking F-5. The brutal attack sent a chilling message to both Ambrose and Roman Reigns — Lesnar’s opponents at WWE Fastlane.

As outside forces look to turn WWE’s brothers-in-arms against each other in the lead-up to that high-stakes bout, Lesnar will be on the warpath Monday night once again. Will Ambrose get his pound of flesh from The Beast, with The Big Dog by his side, or will the promise of a WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match against Triple H at WrestleMania drive the best friends apart physically and psychologically?

What’s Y2J’s endgame?

Ever since AJ Styles scored a huge victory over Chris Jericho in his Raw debut, Y2J has taken an intense interest in The Phenomenal One’s career, going so far as to challenge Styles to a rematch on this Thursday’s SmackDown. It’s clear that Jericho sees some of himself in the ring veteran, and is seeking to push Styles to his limit whenever possible. But is there a part of Jericho that is attempting to derail the WWE newcomer’s career?

The Phenomenal One has approached each of his matchups with pitbull-like tenacity since emerging during this year’s Royal Rumble Match, and it’s that aggression that has captured the imagination and the attention of the WWE Universe. Is Jericho jealous of what Styles might be capable of on The Road to WrestleMania? After all, as history has proven, Y2J isn’t exactly fond of sharing the spotlight. Expect Jericho to pay very close attention to whatever awaits Styles on Raw.

B.A.D. blood

Last week on Raw, Sasha Banks broke away from Team B.A.D. to forge her own destiny, and The Boss’ declaration of her own independence didn’t sit very well with Naomi and Tamina. Sasha and Becky Lynch fought off the attacking Team B.A.D. remnants, becoming what can best be described as an alliance of necessity as a result.

As we witnessed on SmackDown, Becky and Sasha are by no means exchanging friendship bracelets at this point, but they have formed a united front against Naomi and Tamina as they separately pursue the Divas Championship. Will this uneasy union pay off on Raw?

Will The Wyatt Family cut The Big Guy down to size?

Ryback went into SmackDown with an appetite, and he gorged himself on lamb chops.
Showing renewed intensity on Thursday night, The Big Guy defeated Erick Rowan — despite “The Black Sheep” Braun Strowman’s imposing presence at ringside — and made a powerful statement to The Wyatt Family: Ryback isn’t afraid.

But should he be? Last Monday night, The Wyatt Family dismantled the similarly bold Big Show with a 3-on-1 beatdown. Ryback had best be cautious this week.

Daniel Bryan retires

Earlier today on Twitter, Daniel Bryan announced that he has retired from in-ring competition, and will elaborate on the situation tonight on Raw. Find out what the four-time World Champion has to say by tuning in to Raw at 8/7 C on USA Network. For exclusive analysis, don’t miss Raw Pre-Show at 7:30 ET, only on the award-winning WWE Network.

 

[Hidden Blaze]

I will be here tonight! Can't wait.

Daniel Bryan thing makes me sad as hell.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

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EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Bryan is HERE for WWE Raw! ‪#‎ThankYouDanielBryan

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This is going to be an emotional night. I hope you all make it to the discussion tonight.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

Everyone ready to see one of Daniel Bryan's last nights as a WWE performer?

 

[Kross Rhodes]

I'm pretty happy to see Stephanie McMahon open Raw tonight in Seattle. Time to bring out Bryan.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

Throw more shade at Daniel Bryan, Stephanie; it'll be your last chance.

 

[Hidden Blaze]

Steph needs to not cut off one of the best damn mic workers in the business.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

Poor Dean accidentally keeps wondering into Suplex City and getting hit with an unexpected F-5. Maybe he should start using Google Maps.

 

[Hidden Blaze]

Brock really likes to mess shit up, doesn't he?

 

[Kross Rhodes]

Brock really likes to mess shit up, doesn't he?

He likes to tear it up like a tornado.

 

[Hidden Blaze]

This match, again? really?

 

[Kross Rhodes]

This match, again? really?

It's not over yet.

 

[Hidden Blaze]

It's not over yet.

At this point they will have more matches than Ziggler and Kofi had by WrestleMania.....Like they can have a feud without having a match every single week. Have Owens cost Ziggler a match, than Ziggler can cost him a match. Which sets up a match for Fast Lane to end it all.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

A Famouser from the apron to the floor?! Nailed it.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

At this point they will have more matches than Ziggler and Kofi had by WrestleMania.....Like they can have a feud without having a match every single week. Have Owens cost Ziggler a match, than Ziggler can cost him a match. Which sets up a match for Fast Lane to end it all.

To be fair, Ziggler just cost KO a match against Kalisto on SmackDown.