Cedric wasn't the worst Raw guest host ever, but he wasn't the best either.
Cedric the Entertainer
1. The Bella Twins? REACT: What's with them? Are they props now, or wrestlers?
2. The limo. REACT: There was nothing entertaining about the limo exits, which included weak-looking football players.
3. Second-generation wrestlers segment. REACT: Entertaining -- the Andre the Giant/King Kong Bundy one was my favorite.
4. Santino Marella and Chavo Guerrero. REACT: Santino's comedy bits with the guest hosts need to end. Chavo complaining is character-smart.
5. 6-man match set, with a stipulation. REACT: Cedric sure was influenced easily by The Big Show and Chris Jericho.
6. Cedric the Entertainer beats Chavo Guerrero. REACT: Poor Chavo. This match was entertaining though with the use of three masked wrestlers.
1. The Bella Twins? REACT: What's with them? Are they props now, or wrestlers?
2. The limo. REACT: There was nothing entertaining about the limo exits, which included weak-looking football players.
3. Second-generation wrestlers segment. REACT: Entertaining -- the Andre the Giant/King Kong Bundy one was my favorite.
4. Santino Marella and Chavo Guerrero. REACT: Santino's comedy bits with the guest hosts need to end. Chavo complaining is character-smart.
5. 6-man match set, with a stipulation. REACT: Cedric sure was influenced easily by The Big Show and Chris Jericho.
6. Cedric the Entertainer beats Chavo Guerrero. REACT: Poor Chavo. This match was entertaining though with the use of three masked wrestlers.
Lillian Garcia's final Raw:
1. 10-year run. REACT: It's nice WWE recognized Lillian's final Raw. She had true-to-heart, genuine comments. She'll be missed. The "announcing never looked so good" sign summed things up rather well.
1. 10-year run. REACT: It's nice WWE recognized Lillian's final Raw. She had true-to-heart, genuine comments. She'll be missed. The "announcing never looked so good" sign summed things up rather well.
Other matches/angles:
1. Triple H vs. Cody Rhodes (no contest). REACT: DX got huge pops. I liked how they reminded us Shawn Michaels was in the first Hell in the Cell and HHH has five wins in the Hell in the Cell. This was a strong promo. Although Rhodes was built up nicely, the match was subpar. It was more interesting when all four, including Ted DiBiase Jr., were going at it, which bodes well for the pay-per-view. I'm surprised The Legacy got another buildup, but that's smart.
2. The Miz beats Evan Bourne. REACT: Strong match, and I like The Miz-Kofi Kingston push. The Miz needed a win here.
3. John Cena/Randy Orton contract signing. REACT: I don't like these to begin with, and I feared the "no physicality rule" would make it worse. It didn't. Cena and Orton both delivered nicely. Cena's pops were strong, and I like how there won't be rematches. This was a good PPV push.
4. Beth Phoenix beats Divas Champion Mickie James. REACT: This match was short and had a surprising result. Two good things happened though -- Beth got a much-needed win and WWE is building up Alicia Fox nicely. Alicia's scissors-kick was well done.
5. United States Champion Kofi Kingston vs. Jack Swagger (no contest). REACT: Seemed short, but we have a decent triple-threat match in our future with The Miz thrown in.
6. Randy Orton/Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho/Big Show beat WWE Champion John Cena/MVP/Mark Henry. REACT: The gauntlet stipulation (3-on-1 for next week for either Orton or Cena) had me thinking for sure Cena would lose. The stakes were definitely higher, and that was good. The match saw Cena and MVP take lengthy beatdowns, and it was good to have Orton get the pin.
1. Triple H vs. Cody Rhodes (no contest). REACT: DX got huge pops. I liked how they reminded us Shawn Michaels was in the first Hell in the Cell and HHH has five wins in the Hell in the Cell. This was a strong promo. Although Rhodes was built up nicely, the match was subpar. It was more interesting when all four, including Ted DiBiase Jr., were going at it, which bodes well for the pay-per-view. I'm surprised The Legacy got another buildup, but that's smart.
2. The Miz beats Evan Bourne. REACT: Strong match, and I like The Miz-Kofi Kingston push. The Miz needed a win here.
3. John Cena/Randy Orton contract signing. REACT: I don't like these to begin with, and I feared the "no physicality rule" would make it worse. It didn't. Cena and Orton both delivered nicely. Cena's pops were strong, and I like how there won't be rematches. This was a good PPV push.
4. Beth Phoenix beats Divas Champion Mickie James. REACT: This match was short and had a surprising result. Two good things happened though -- Beth got a much-needed win and WWE is building up Alicia Fox nicely. Alicia's scissors-kick was well done.
5. United States Champion Kofi Kingston vs. Jack Swagger (no contest). REACT: Seemed short, but we have a decent triple-threat match in our future with The Miz thrown in.
6. Randy Orton/Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho/Big Show beat WWE Champion John Cena/MVP/Mark Henry. REACT: The gauntlet stipulation (3-on-1 for next week for either Orton or Cena) had me thinking for sure Cena would lose. The stakes were definitely higher, and that was good. The match saw Cena and MVP take lengthy beatdowns, and it was good to have Orton get the pin.
Final thoughts:
1. Orton's split from The Legacy seems to be starting, as they were "given the night off" halfway through the show.
2. Cedric's grade: C.
3. Raw's grade: B. Strong PPV build, although the matches weren't the best.
1. Orton's split from The Legacy seems to be starting, as they were "given the night off" halfway through the show.
2. Cedric's grade: C.
3. Raw's grade: B. Strong PPV build, although the matches weren't the best.
Next week's host: Al Sharpton. REACT: This should generate extra viewers, whether you like Sharpton or not.
Future hosts: Sherri Shephard of ABC's The View sometime in October and Kanye West. REACT: I don't care for either one.
LATEST HEADLINES AND MY REACTS
Judge Douglas L. Rayes in Arizona Superior Court rules the Ultimate Warrior can't seek DVD damages against WWE. REACT: This suit was from 2006 based on a 2000 settlement agreement. Ridiculous.
Jim Ross reveals Ted DiBiase Jr. had tubes inserted in his ears as a child and they were never removed. REACT: I was curious about this last week. Good to know.
The injured Maryse has been taking acting classes. REACT: She needs them, but good for her to improve her character.
Jerry Lawler's campaign not happy with a Memphis, Tenn., TV poll that only sampled 400 voters. REACT: Welcome to politics.
Chris Nowinski said several WWE employees said Chris Benoit was acting bizarrely, crying and refusing to call matches due to memory loss before the Benoit Family Tragedy. REACT: This doesn't surprise me. If true, it's sad no one spoke up.
Trish Stratus launches her own yoga video game on Nintendo Wii. REACT: That's no stretch, pun intended. She'll do OK with it.
Terri Runnels visits UK for fan Martin Duggan's kidney operation. REACT: That's a nice thing to do.
Talk of pairing CM Punk with a bodyguard character such as Ezekiel Jackson or Festus. REACT: I can see Jackson doing better than Festus, but I don't think Punk needs a bodyguard.
"Punk needs steroids" chant at Bangor, Maine, house show. REACT: Funny, but scary that it will start up on live shows. Good thing Smackdown is taped.
Perry Saturn reportedly living in Minnesota, working for a door manufacturing company, having lost weight and having been sober for more than one year. REACT: Great to hear he's doing better, and more importantly, alive.
TNA Wrestling signs Lacey Von Erich. REACT: Good for TNA Wrestling, but with her being a part of two different promotions, I smell trouble.
Undertaker may be looking at retirement after next year's WrestleMania. REACT: The rumors never die, but each year this one gets stronger. Which begs the question -- who to end his streak, or does it live on forever? I vote live on forever.
HOGAN NEWS
Hulk Hogan Australia promos here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT08FijX4CY&feature=related
and
here (courtesy of wrestlingobserver.com)
http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/10663/
REACT: These Hogan promos are great.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT08FijX4CY&feature=related
and
here (courtesy of wrestlingobserver.com)
http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/10663/
REACT: These Hogan promos are great.
WFTV-Ch. 9 said Floridians can try to lower their property taxes for $15, not for the $1,000 Hogan is charging. Video is here:
http://www.wftv.com/video/20973873/index.html?taf=orlc
REACT: WFTV-Ch. 9 has always done an awesome job in its investigative reports. This is not a good thing to hear about Hogan.
http://www.wftv.com/video/20973873/index.html?taf=orlc
REACT: WFTV-Ch. 9 has always done an awesome job in its investigative reports. This is not a good thing to hear about Hogan.
The new Globe said Nick Hogan is in California with a new driver's license and is going into drift racing. REACT: As long as its a profession and not a game to him, that's fine.
The St. Petersburg Times reports Linda Hogan withdrew her motion of enforcement against Hulk Hogan over a $225,000 late payment and a Harley Davidson motorcycle that was outstanding as part of their divorce settlement. REACT: Yes, the Hogans are getting along, a little.
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