21 Lingering Questions from MitB and RAW (7/19)

I’m back with 21 Lingering Questions, this time from the Money in the Bank PPV and RAW (7/19)
1. I really want one of those 7-11 cups, don’t you? I must have the Undertaker cup.
2. What was Maryse thinking climbing that ladder? Seriously? I mean whose idea was that?
3. How much did Kane deserve that title? I say it was long overdue. Kane has been a quality worker for over a decade. He’s been through good and bad storylines, but he always shows up and give’s it his all. His work a few weeks ago after the Undertaker went out was fantastic, I actually watched Smackdown to see it. I had pretty much stopped watching once Jericho and Edge went to Raw. I hope Kane has the belt for a while, I think he will. I expect him to feud with the Undertaker when he returns.
4. How great was the MitB PPV? I missed the first two matches because I was at work, but I thought everything was very good. I liked that the MitB matches were full of superstars, not mid-card guys. We honestly didn’t know who was going to win, it was unpredictable, but just enough to keep us in our comfort zones. The only major disappointment would be the Nexus at the end. Once they showed up we all knew Sheamus was retaining. If they were going to get involved in the match, then really get involved with the match. Knock out the ref and do some damage.
5. How much will Chris Jericho be missed if his contract expires without a new one? I can’t imagine WWE without him. I really hope he resigns or takes a break and comes back. If it’s the latter I really really really hope it’s Y2J that comes back. Jericho has proven he can be the best heel on the show, now let’s get back to insulting people and sparkly vests.
6. Is R-Truth a heel now? He ruined the most amazing moment every last night on Raw. I don’t hate him as a person, but seriously get a new gimmick. I can’t stand the rapping and skipping and weird kicks and awkward clothing. Stop it. You are a grown ass man, just be Ron Killings. Or hell be Pretty Ricky, I can tolerate that.
7. Did everyone think the Miz was about to be the new Champ? I sure did. I was on the edge of my seat. I hope he keeps the case for a while. Hell, I would love to see him Headline WM27, I’m planning on going and that would make it beyond awesome. Why do we all love the Miz so much? Because I remember him on The Real World, (yes I am old) we got to see him pursue and now succeed as his dream. He has busted his ass to get where he is. You have to respect that. I hope he teases a cash in a few more times, but not too often, it will ruin the excitement.
8. Who is the leader of the Nexus? Does it matter? I don’t think there is a leader, right now. I think the idea is out there, but I think WWE is waiting till the run out of things to do with them to reveal a leader. Maybe Wade Barrett is the leader, I don’t know. They never give us any answers so that makes me think someone else is leading them. Jericho is out, or is he? Or Cena? See what they’ve done? They’ve made us think…….scary.
9. Who would have thought we would see Jericho v. Edge v. Orton to open RAW? That was an excellent match. Even though we all knew pretty much who would win, I was very into it. Triple clothesline? LMAO King says “I’ve never seen that before.” Is he dumb or blind? Also, when was the last time Jericho hit the Lionsault on a person?????
10. Why didn’t they talk more about the rest of the PPV results? This seemed really odd to me. They mentioned the Nexus interference and that Miz won that match, but that was it. I didn’t expect a full in detailed report, but just mention it. People might consider buying the PPV on reply. It was a great PPV, but they buried it.
11. Who has the worst hair in the Nexus? Seriously! Heath Slater looks like the Wendy’s girl (thanks to John Canton at www.thejohnreport.com for pointing that out), David Otunga looked like he had spray on hair a few weeks ago, Justin looked like Edward Scissorhands cut his hair and now Darren Young. Wow did Cena really beat you that bad? He killed your hair. It’s so terrible.
12. Do you understand what I am saying to you right now? That’s for my twitter friends.
13. With Nexus and NXT 2, who’s better? Does anyone else notice that season 2 is much better than season 1? I don’t mean the actual show, because they will probably do the obstacle course tonight and cut promos about roses or shopping carts. The show still isn’t good, but I think the guys on this season have way more potential that season 1. I hope they somehow work them into the story line.
14. Why does Michael Cole continue to pretend to read the emails? Really Cole? We can see the notecard! We are dumb. You’ve been “reading” the same generic email for weeks. Hell, just pretend you get the email on the phone instead.
15. Who is the RAW GM? This wasn’t focused on last night, which was fine. There was a lot going on, but I do wonder who it is. A tease would have been nice. I expect we will find out by or at Summer Fest.
16. Can Michael Cole count? Multiple times during the opening match he said, and I quote “1,2 did he get him?” Cole you disappointment me so.
17. How scary was Wade Barrett’s “finisher” on Mizark Henry? My back hurt watching that. I hope no one go hurt. Although, if it had been Truth and Barrett dropping him on his head, well I’d buy one of those N shirts.
18. Who made Team Cena? Is this Summer Fest or Survivor Series (which is back from the grave)? This team simultaneously sucks and blows. It was fine when Edge came out, then it was Morrison and I got worried. It got worse, so very very very much worse, Khali and Truth. Really? Santino and Regal would have been better picks. Jericho made it better, then Bret. I don’t know what to think of this. Sure he got assaulted by them, but so did IRS, so put him in the match, at least he can take bump. Here’s what should have happened. Cena’s team should have been the best the WWE has to offer right now, excluding those in the Championship matches at SummerFest, so it should have been Edge, Jericho, Rey, Kane, Show and HHH or Punk. But HHH/Pumk are hurt, ok fine, they don’t have to actually do anything in the match. Say Kane and Rey are going to meet at SummerFest, because Taker isn’t back. Ok fine, keep Edge, Jericho , Show and HHH, but you know who would be a great “mystery partner” someone whom the Nexus has had a beef with? Daniel Bryan. Yep I said it. Ok ok I can hear you, fine. So they put together the bad news bears, fine. They could go another route, they could have done legends! Cena and his super best friends teams of Piper, Arn, IRS, Rock, Stone Cold and Hart. Do you know how many PPV buys that would get? Ok, enough. Perhaps Miz can just take Truth out, that would make it better.
19. Was Cena really going to turn and join the Nexus? I was kind of hoping it would happen. I have wanted a Cena heel turn for a long time.
20. What’s going to happen at SummerFest? I don’t know, but it’s got to be good to top this last PPV. I hope the build continues on TV.
21. Finally, how great was RAW? That was the best RAW of the year, hands down. I didn’t like the ending, but that’s because of the Cena team. I wasn’t bored at all, granted I did the laundry while the Diva’s match as on. This is what they need, more wrestling and simple, logical story telling.
Thanks for reading.

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