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- In addition to writing jokes for sports websites, I also do a lot of comedy shows all over the country. Twitter followers are like money to comedians so follow me there if you like my style. I’m also going on comedy tours this May and again in June so check my performance schedule and come say hi!
- No references to Destiny this week other than this one to say that I have hung out with her several times even though she writes mean things about me on poster boards during ACW shows.
- This is my favorite wrestling column on the internet so I’m thrilled to be making my second appearance off the bench for Brandon. He’s staying at my house in New Orleans after the Elimination Chamber so he sort of owes it to me. I’m not nervous about filling his shoes, rather, I’m nervous you guys will think the shoes I’m wearing aren’t as fly as his to begin with. Different shoes for different folks, people. Just give me a chance!
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So, uh, if you guys want WWE to be good all the time, convince me to stop watching.
Hasn’t the WWE been doing that for us? We have to help now?
I’m not sure if I’m willing to make that trade.
Sorry, but your role here is much like Sam in Quantum Leap; you have to correct whatever’s wrong with RAW.
We wish Brandon the best on all of his future endeavors.
Brandon will show up every few years when he’s got another movie to promote.
“Hey, Summer League is premiering, better let me write a Best and Worst!”
I’m willing to risk it.
if you stop watching i wont get to read your articles about it being awful.
If Brandon’s proximity to the show dictates quality, Elimination Chamber will end with the Rock pinning Daniel Bryan in ten seconds and winning every title.
I knew you weren’t watching when Ryback pinning Cesaro clean didn’t cue the Shield, because that sort of thing is usually an instant Limit Break.
In most Casino’s Poker Rooms, they have a Bad Beat Jackpot where if a player with a very, very good hand loses to an even better hand, both players win 50% or 25% of a jackpot and the rest of the players dealt hands split the remaining 25%. Sometimes a player will step out to get a bite to eat and use the restroom, and their leaving causes the cards to be dealt in a way that results in a Bad Beat being hit. It sucks to be the guy whose left out, but the Bad Beat wouldn’t not have occurred had they remained at the table.
Brandon, please leave the table.
Don’t get to big for your britches, it old be because I quit watching.
P.s. my iPad always autocorrects could to old.
@ LobsterMonster +1
I like different types of shoes in my life.
My favorite part of Booker T calling Hulk Hogan a nigga on live TV is Gene Okerlund’s complete lack of reaction.
My favorite part is Booker immediately realizing that he shouldn’t have said it, and Sherri’s shit-eating “loooooooool, you just said that” grin
Booker shielding his face and turning away right after saying it is my favorite “Ah fuck, shouldn’t have said that” moment of all time.
To quote Hobbes, “It’s that moment of dawning comprehension I live for.”
“the unbreakable force vs. the force that cannot be broken”
“the irresistible strength vs. the strength that does not resist”
“a hat vs. a cap”
I cackled. Great work, Chris.
“A hat vs. a cap” slayed me. Nicely done.
Yeah few laughs. Not really as in depth ads I’d have liked for such a pretty damn good ep of RAW though. So yeah, FEED ME MORE, I guess;)
I agree. Honest laughs, the recaps of the “PLEASE VOTE FOR ME” speeches were great but… I’m still hungry.
It’s such a relief to know that I can pop my head out, not see the Rock’s shadow and possibly enjoy RAW for the next 6 weeks.
The Shield still looks like 3 Count in SWAT vests to me.
I could see Roman Reigns doing slow jamz…
Roman Reigns missed his true calling as the frontman of a Latino hardcore band.
Bane Mode should hire 3MB should come out in the swat vests. I’m not sure what happens after that, I haven’t thought this through very well.
Devil: The Shield ends 3MB forever. That’s what happens after that. So I’m all for it.
Think your shoes aren’t as fly as Brandons? You don’t own shoes, you homeless mother**ker!
:p
Brad Maddox saying “I’m a WROOOOOOONGED MAAAAAAAAN!” is exactly how Moleculo says “The Molecular MAAAAAAAAAAAAN!”
I’m so glad someone else noticed that!
It sounded like Maddox was doing a Bane voice to me.
I haven’t had a strong opinion about Maddox, but I really enjoyed his work last night. To me, he’s just been a Thing They’re Trying to Do, but las night was the first time I felt like he actually Did Something, if that makes any sense.
Does anyone have a gif of Lesnar throwing a chair into Miz’s face? I must possess this.
Miz’s expression afterwards can only be described as, “Aw what the fuck man?”
After Miz’s look, Lesnar has a “you’re lucky I don’t shoot on you” followed by many derogatory pejoratives.
I have to share this with the world.
[i47.tinypic.com]
Thank you for that dRail
La Parka did it better
Awesome, dRail!
“BARF!”
In what world does The Miz think he has a shot against Lesner?
I pee’d a little when Mizark came back, if this means he just goes back and destroys everyone who got over on him before his injury just to reestablish his dominance I can’t wait.
My only disappointment with it was that, at first, with the way they timed his music, I thought Henry was coming back specifically to destroy D-Bryan which would have been interesting. Didn’t turn out that way but it was still awesome.
I thought the same thing! This was going to be some angry payback scheme but instead it was some hilarious luchador dragging, so it all worked out.
“Speaking of Wade, shouldn’t they set some fireworks off when he throws his jacket off during his intro? Or what if they rigged his jacket with wires and when he threw it off it just went straight up into the rafters with gold sparks shooting from the bottom? You’re welcome, WWE.”
Energy drink almost shot out of my nose, thank you for that! :)
Agreed, splutter laugh.
I have been trying to figure out the purpose of Randy Orton for some time now, but I came up with nothing. I guess it’s to be GUSTA’d.
WWE hates pants.
ME GUSTA RANDY ORTON!!!
He’s a video game level, as difficult or as easy as the main player needs him to be to progress through the game.
If Orton would spend some time fighting faces, they could just pass it off as that he hates everyone (which he does) and he just wants to fight because voices, or something.
I could get behind Orton behind the Shield or a new stable to rival Shield. One with Bateman, who’s pissed that he keeps getting passed over for other NXT guys being called up.
It occurred to me last night, and I think this is the first time I can say this – I’ve actually seen all of this year’s HoF class wrestle live. Granted, I didn’t see “awesome in his prime” Bruno wrestle, but rather “reluctant tag partner because Vince is positive that David Sammartino is going to be a thing” Bruno, but still. It’s kind of awesome. Or maybe I’m just OLD.
Both.
No Best for Mad-dox’s Bane voice?
That cracked me up, and for some reason, is still cracking me up.
Juss-tuss!
Yeah, the Mad-Ox got shunted this week in the recap. Just means he has to do it again next week.
I thought he was pretty great, but I was confused on what he was doing. I thought they’d at least tie it into the whole John Cena thing. But no, he was pummeled and then Cena came out.
Bane Mode was the highlight of the night for me. I’m starting to think I don’t like wrestling as much as I like goofy shit.
Goofy shit is the best kind of shit! But yes, that had to be a Bane voice. And not a bad one at that. I would have liked for Brad to don a horse steroid-backpack/apparatus and become insta-swole, then reduce the SHIELD to paste. But I will accept him using a silly voice to cut a promo that eats into a guaranteed 20 minute Cena shitfest.
The Best is the entire Thread noticed it due to the dozens of Bane Maddox comments in a span of 10 seconds.
We need gifs of Bane Maddox now plz kthx.
Thanks for having me, everybody.
It’s Trew, it’s damn Trew!
You are funny. I follows you on the Twitter now.
The Trew has set me free?
Thank you.
Thanks for filling in!
You bring out in the best in RAW! Come back soon.
The Trew-a-roonie! Can you dig Trew!? Suuuucckaaaaaaaaa!
Great job, Mr. Trew.
Although if you really want to fill in for Brandon, you’re gonna need more snark and to hate more things.
(Just kidding, Brandon, we love your columns.)
Think a prime opportunity was missed by not naming this column “The Best and Blurst of WWE Raw”
Trew is Trill.
Brad Maddox is gonna be this year’s AJ, I think.
Dresses well, does amazing things with every little bit of TV time they get, super pretty, doesn’t seem like they’d be able to beat anybody up but is still going to try!
And then by the end of the year the WWE ruins the character and makes me sad whenever they show up?
AJ is not ruined! Did you not see when she climbed that ladder that time??
And also dates Daniel Bryan?
In another company I could see a Bryan/Maddox couple work, but I feel like the WWE is too homophobic to do it justice.
So your saying that Brad Maddox is going to be Raw GM by late Summer but he will have to resign amid rumors of him having an affair with John Cena?
No! I’m saying those things I said!
Lester, if Beef Mode ever climbs a ladder in cut offs I am out. My wife of course will be all in.
Redshirt, It might have already happened. Looks like both Maddox and Cena caught oral herpes. Either they made out or WWE is going to have to start putting condoms on microphones.
And dang, how’d I miss the Mad Real World comment last night :(
Too many comments, not enough time to plus Rhodes them all.
The Mad Real World comment made me choke laughing. It was that great.
Would anyone watch a Cesaro/Orton feud, since both of them don’t have a clear direction at all right now?
It would be worth it for the chance to see Orton jumping into an RKO and Cesaro uppercutting his head off instead.
Thanks for bringing Mark Henry back to us. When I finally get the science and financing to move Austin closer to Canada, you’re coming along with it, Mr. Trew. Just so you know.
I think if Stroud is unable to write b&w then they just shouldn’t have it that week…
Vince would never allow it. Vacation is like a four-letter word to him, but doubled.
Really?
I always enjoy the guest columnists. It’s always fun to hear someone else’s opinion.
What we really need is 2 Raw B&Ws per week…1 by Brandon and 1 by a guest. That way Brandon never gets a break AND we get a random guest columnist each week.
I, Alex *, officially throw my name in the hat (cap?) of guest columnists. Contact me if ya need me, Stroud.
Best RAW of the new year, with a fabulous recap. And yet…I just can’t get on the “Ban Brandon from watching” bandwagon. I guess I’m selfish
By far, my favorite part of the show was Heyman yelling at Miz to get out of the ring once Lesnar came down. Such a cool touch that, even though they had just been arguing moments before, he still didn’t want to see Miz get killed for real. God, Heyman just makes everything better. He’s so great at his job.
Agreed. I also loved Paul, after the attack, yelling “He’s sorry, he’s sorry!”
Paul Heyman sells everything.
I’m interested in seeing where this Frankenstein stroyline is going.
“He’s sorry! He’s sorry!” Was my favorite thing too. I mean, between this week and last week, how terrifying/supremely dangerous has Heyman made Brock look?
I want Paul to accompany me on every breakup I have from this point forward.
/foreveralone
Heyman is almost too good. He makes everybody else seem that much shittyer
Love that this is up just after I woke up.
What time zone are you in?
I, uh, get up late?
It was kind of a surprise to see this up at noon et instead of late afternoon like I’m used to.
Central. Funemployment is great.
go get some jobs. in fact, GO GET ALL THE JORBS >:(
But they took my jahb.
so, just keep hanging out and almost doing your jeoarhb until they hire you back. Cen-at a million times, and it never fails.
RIP Nexus
Mooby’s is hiring. Go be a Fun-ployee.
Cena was unemployed for a time. He used to stand at intersections holding a “Will make you job for food” sign. People kept giving him money because they thought he was unemployed AND borderline illiterate, but somehow he overcame those odds to return to Raw the next night.
Rey is in the Elimination Chamber to pop a buyrate. Booker T is the gravelly-voiced revealer of truths.
*is only
The only way WWE will be good again is if they sign La Parka and put him in the Elimination Chamber.
La Parka= Anonymous?
Raw was just alright for me, Dawg. /RandyJackson
So many missed bests in the Miz TV segment:
Lesnar pulling up as he realized he was about to throw that chair full force at Miz, then either being unable or not caring to stop.
Miz’s look afterwards, which read something like “I’m so pissed but utterly impotent to do anything about it because Brock would shoot kill me and not blink.”
The continued development of Brock as the physical manifestation of Paul Heyman’s Mr. Hyde/Incredible Hulk alter ego.
Storyline continuity, that rarest and most precious of commodities in WWE.
Miz did a great job of making me want so see him beat down. He’s one of the best heels they have going right now. Wait ..
Man, I was legit fearful that Mark Henry would return and everyone in creative would have forgotten how much of a force he was and, instead, book him to work as the smiling panderer he once was. But DAMN how beastly was his return? And he’s still yelling! I love the yelling! Screaming, even!
Also, I swear there was one fuckwad in the audience who kept slurring “boring” over and over again until it would catch on. And it did; a few times. Most notably during the Jericho v Punk match that was so good I was left shocked. Fuck that guy.
And damn, WWE, just when I was all ready to give up on you, you had to pull something like this. Good show!
I forgot to mention that Lesnar clearly had a lot of fun destroying The Miz. I’m liking that development; very much so.
The whole crowd was horrible last night, I almost felt bad for some of the guys early in the show who were getting zero reaction.
@DevilDinosaur – Atlanta is a buncha butts for sports in general.
Good write up, loved the ‘Barrett’s entrance’ idea.
As punishment for Brandon missing a column, expect next week’s Raw to feature musical performances by Zach Ryder, the Rock, and Kevin Rudolph, with special guest dancers Brodus and Tensai.
Oh yeah, did we even hear anything about Ryder’s “song” on Raw last night?
Plus, a return of Machine Gun Kelly
Boom! Supervisor badge!
I hereby nominate every CT column to be labeled “The TREWth Will Set you Free”.
I nominate: “Trew Dat!”
Welcome Back, Trew Believers!
The Trew And False Of WWE Raw
The Trew, the whole Trew, and nothing but the Trew.
The Minnesota Wrecking Trew
Maddox needed a Bane mask at the end there for a moment.
They ALL need Bane masks.
Who does Henry face off with at WM? Any thoughts? Rumors of plans?
Yeah I joked about that last night. They are bringing so many people back what are they gonna do with them all at Wrestlemania? Maybe a Vicki/Paul v Vince team thing.
I sincerely hope he begins a feud with The Rock and just swerves the whole story until it’s a Fatal Four Way with Henry, Rock, Punk and Cena. Of course, Cena is going to win because he needs to be appeased lest we desire another month with no rain.
They probably brought him back to hold up ladders for the little guys in the MITB match.
So if you get your first top ten comment ever, but it wasn’t from Brandon, does it count?
Oh who gives a shit, I AM FUCKING HONORED!
You deserved it, outstanding work!
I still wanna know who anonymous is
It’s the anonymous Raw GM!….but this time they decorate the podium to look like Crow Sting.
Also, no SUPERWORST for the Bo Dallas promo? I honestly can’t remember a person with less charisma on the mic. Koslov was better. the Hardys are better. Jumpin Jeff Farmer was better. He is a shitbag of charisma-suck.
Definitely a Jumpin’ Jeff Farmer vibe. Also thanks, because I just watched that promo again and it’s still gold.
Yep
I feel like most people haven’t seen Chris Trew. If you knew what he looked like, it adds at least 10% more funny to the column.
A giant, sentient bearded suit is what Chris Trew is.
Seriously, I feel like Will Ferrel in Zoolander when it comes to you guys and Brad Maddox. I don’t get it. I think he’s terrible. Am I missing something? Are the video packages of him trying to get a job that good?
I just take a shitload of crazy pills every day.
Different strokes for different folks, friend. It’s a pretty interesting storyline where in many ways, it’s surprising the fans are booing him. Who wouldn’t want to do anything in their power to get their dream job? And now that he has his Bane voice, the possibilities of where this will go has a lot of us dreaming of things that will never happen and thus crush our dreams.
I thought he was terrible the first couple times he was on TV. He was gradually getting better, and then he fully crossed over last night. Something about his character, “totally ineffective asshole who is convinced he’s amazing” works for me. It’s like he’s delusional. And the completely nutzo delivery (was he *intentionally* Bane-ing it up?) made it even better somehow.
That said, I totally know the feeling. I hate 3MB with a passion. And I think I’m the only one here.
even though he looks like him the miz wasnt the guy from dave chappelles real mad world
Funny thing about 3MB… my boyfriend said “They need Heath Slater in order for that group to have credibly.”
Who in the hell would have ever thought Heath Slater adds credibility to anything?
I liked him better when we was simply teamed with Justin Gabriel and they were an awesomely wonderful tag team to watch.
Well a lot of smart people hear seem to like him, maybe I’ll have a change of heart. I still don’t like him, but maybe someday. I loathed GunsNRoses the first few times I heard them, so who knows.
I’ll never understand the WWE on things like this. For better or for worse, the Rock winning got big mainstream attention, but last week was that terrible Raw Roulette. This week was pretty good. Why not put your best foot forward if you’re WWE? That Punk vs. Jericho match has the potential to hook more casual viewers that Tensai dancing in his underwear. I’ve always thought that the WWE’s number one rule should be to not make fans be embarrassed to like the product. Last week did, this week didn’t.
I was getting ready to write this exact post. Couldn’t agree more. The whole reason Rocky is champ is to bring the casual viewers in. Why wasn’t this last weeks Raw? Would any casual viewer tune in again after the bullshit they have us last week?
Great point. They never seem to get it though, despite the fact that no one will ever remember Tensai dancing in lingerie, or Brodus Clay for that matter.
co-signed. Nothing worse than having dinner and watching Raw when the wife sits beside you and Tensai is fucking wearing women’s lingerie. . . Or when Rock goes on his drug fueled twinkie tits tirade.
Maybe Vince breaking his hip isn’t a work. Now the writers can write all the awesome stuff!
My take is that WWE just doesn’t know what the audience likes and what will embarrass us.
(Or it could just be that we aren’t the typical audience and what we like/hate isn’t what the majority likes/hates.)
Dean Ambrose speaking should always get a Best. The man is like Raven without all the emo garbage. Or a seriously drugged-out Sam Rockwell. Regardless, he talkie much good.
I can’t even get over the awesomeness of the Sam Rockwell mention in this comment. Ambrose is so good on the mic I’m just mesmerized every time.
Can Ambrose just talk for Rollins and Reigns from now on? There was a clear distinction between him and the other two when it came to promo time.
I agree with you that Ambrose is the best on the mic for this group, but I saw an NXT promo from them where Rollins was the center and he was pretty good on the mic as well (not at Mox-level, but passable)
Didn’t get to watch it live and it was good, which is cool because I wouldn’t have much to mock anyway.
So Renee Paquette (or Renee Young now I guess, thanks creepy Vince) is hosting the WWE Active stuff with Striker now:
[www.wwe.com]
(Warning: this video contains Ryder)
Love to see Renee Parquette working (she should totally replace Striker (minus the getting beat-up part (he can keep that))), but sad to see her RAWActive introduction being singing Ryder’s awful woman-shaming song.
(in Dean Pelton voice): Renee, no. Oh Renee, no.
Warning: This video contains Striker.
Late to the party, but this episode was awesome. I hope we all realize that among all these greats matches, we’ve been granted Rey Mysterio vs Daniel Bryan and Chris Jericho vs CM Punk. It hardly gets better than this.
Missed it but I can’t believe I missed Mark Henry showing up, BROCK LESNAR F5′ing the Miz, and the the showdown between some superstars and Shield.
Sorry, but I can’t say this Raw was particularly good despite the high, high points. There’s still way too much crap that can be easily fixed if the company gave even an ounce of a damn.
The endless recaps. Stop it. This isn’t the Monday Night Wars any longer and they are delusional if they think people are going to flip by and get hooked on any of these storylines. If they REALLY want to use the Internet to their advantage, try airing these recaps there instead of a billion times in three hours. Respect your audience at least a little.
Hated how the midcard champions were treated like dirt yet again. Cesaro has no business jobbing to Ryback constantly. One will be a breakout star soon, one will be given future endeavors in the next year or so. Why is Wade constantly jobbing to Orton, who has zero upward mobility thanks to concussions and the fact he has two strikes against him?
And the final segment fell flat for me because I loathe all three of the faces involved.
Yes, there was Henry being awesome, Miz getting killed and Jericho/Punk. But a ton of this show continues to be WWE being on autopilot toward WrestleMania because “Who cares about people who actually watch this crap, the dumb marks will go watch Rock/Cena and and we have no ideas beyond this.” It’s really depressing when a lot of good in the product continues to be buried by things that needed to go away years ago.
Good Job substitute.
I want that Mark Henry t-shirt oh so bad.
Funny report! Loved Raw last night. Brock killing Miz, DBry and Mysterio, Punk and Jericho, and the ending was a great way to progress the Shield storyline. All parties still look strong, and we know we have to wait till the ppv to see the finale. My only complaint is that there was no Ziggler. Because I love Ziggy Smalls and think he is great at everything. Also because AJ is his girlfriend and she is great too. Also because Big E is the best backstage reporter ever. And also because ASS ROLL.
Hmm. No Brandon but a fellow Chris can’t mess up. I’ll chance it!
Excellent writeup! Sad I sat most of this episode out.
I think sitting most of the episode out was probably the way to go, if only you knew *which* part to watch. Henry’s return and Punk’s promo were the only worthwhile things that weren’t crammed into the last hour.
Brad Maddox for President
A vest in every dresser and a Bane impression in every larynx!
How about VP to Heyman’s top of the ticket slot?
He’s got my vote. +Vests
Now that I’ve seen what I slept through last night, I’m starting to wonder what is going on with the roster. Mark Henry is finally back (YAY), they’re slowly but surely bringing up NXT guys to the main roster (mostly YAY), but it doesn’t seem like many superstars are leaving, whether of their own volition or due to future endeavors. I’m not sure about Brock’s newest deal, but I feel like he’s probably a part-timer; we all know Rocky is a part-timer. Last night featured no Rock (?!) and no Ziggler/AJ/Big E (seriously). Is the roster getting too big for it’s own good, even more so than in the past? Is WWE going to attempt a brand split again? Is Roster Cut Doomsday approaching AGAIN?
I hope we’ll get a split. If they aren’t unifying the titles, then they need to separate the shows again.
I think the roster feels bigger than it is because no one is really feuding with anyone. It’s just a bunch of guys hanging out and waiting to be put in matches by Vickie or Booker or Teddy or THE WWE UNIVERSE.
Brand split is unlikely, though it’d be nice if WWE was willing to book the unnecessary matches (the ones that aren’t helping PPV stories) more loosely. Cesaro vs Orton will always be good, but nobody needs to see it everytime. This is really where guys like Mcguillicutty should be shining. If they want a star to have a match and need an opponent for him, get one of the lesser guys who can do well.
It really is fine if “big” stars have a week off. I can take a week off from the Zigga Man on RAW, especially since he probably would have just lost anyway (not that it “matters”, but it still sucks). Bring him on when there is something important for him (and any guy really).
I wouldn’t mind a split, so long as it isn’t what they had originally attempted ten years ago where they made it seem like two separate companies. A split would be fine under a pro sports division/conference model, giving an opportunity for one or two matches per show to be “cross-brand”. Keep the titles exclusive to one show, and only allow those superstars to compete for them (but maybe have a story where one brand tries to “take” the other brand’s title – could work).
I also don’t mind the “big stars having a week off, but it also sets up a slippery slope – if there can be a good show without them, they might see less work, lack of a push, etc etc.
Brad Maddox is set up to be a compelling character for years.
I’d love for Bane Maddox to replace Roman Reins in Shield. Lets be honest, RR is going to be doing softcore porn in 4 years.
You mean after Roman gets pushed to the moon, becomes champion, and then leaves for Hollywood like cousin Dwayne, right?
Solid Spot Start, Chris. You missed Brad Maddox’s Bane voice but other than that you had a Quality Start.
Sorry, I’m trying to get into Baseball Mode.
Two things that are hard to explain to children:
1. Yes, Booker T was once actually quite good.
2. Yes, Conan O’Brien used to be funny.
That guy at the top of the Epic image looks like a grownup version of Greg Pikitis from Parks & Rec. No, I don’t know who it actually is.
Bob Backlund!
I’m not a big wade fan but if he did the thing you said about the jacket floating to the rafters with glitter shooting out the bottom I’d love him forever
Of course I had to miss this dammit
I think my biggest issue with the Rock was that I spent the last 10 years really liking Dwayne Johnson, including Southland Tales.
*Thumbs Up*
i have never been so happy to have mark “SOMEBODY’S GONNA GET THEIR ASS KICKED!” henry back. please don’t go, mark. EVER. AGAIN.
Miz is Morton Downey Jr.
My 3rd career Top 10…..truly blessed
Such a fun Raw to watch. Also, Fandango lives!
I agree about the Pelicans. That name is bad ass and I will support to the death. And I’ve never even been to New Orleans.
Gimme dat badge.
Superstar.
I hoped the Hornets would move from New Orleans (nothing personal, just would prefer another team in the North West), but the Pelican name change is a step in the right direction. Still better than Bobcats, Timber Wolves or Nets
Like other have said the WWE has so many loose ends right now. Feels like most of the Mania card will be rushed.
Miz looks ridiculous without his faux-hawk, like a little kid trying on his dad’s clothes. There I said it.
I propose that 3MB and The Shield add a member every other week until they become 1TB and 50 Shades of Bane.
What’s that? The door is over there? Ah, I’ll see my way out.
Did anyone else notice that Cole called Antonio “Ces-AIR-o” WHILE he was in the air?
No? Alrighty.
looks like the shield has been broken. When the wwe stars came out on the ramp. We’re not gonna take it! Should have started playing.
Pelicans is a dumb name
The Pelican is a symbol of Louisiana and New Orleans. It’s historically relevant. Pelicans are all over the place when you drive in or out of the city. It’s on our state flag, plus our jersey colors are the city flag colors. And the best part – people who don’t live here are more likely to think it’s dumb just like all the other traditions that bond New Orleanians together. Most other people just don’t get it. Those that do – wonderful. Those that don’t – you also probably think Mardi Gras is just a bunch of drunk people being drunk (that’s actually the people visiting, not the people living here).
[deadspin.com]
“: imagine Brock Lesnar F5’ing Whoopie Goldberg. Now imagine while on Lesnar’s shoulders, Whoopie Goldberg shape shifts into Bill Goldberg.”
WTF?
Wait…so does MAddox have WWE contract? If not why the Fuck is he in the ring with a microphone…or are we just suppose to ignore that plot hole.
He bought one of those “special” tickets, like the Rock
Does anyone remember Vickie asking John Cena if he remembers the movie Death Wish? His response should have been “Yeah I remember, did you ever see it? That’s the one where Charles Bronson KILLS EVERYBODY.”
Raw was great, Trew was great, these comments are great, EVERYTHING IS GREAT!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE.
LOL at the fan getting tackled while Sheamus made his way down.
How did I miss this yesterday? Great read, CT!