WWE Raw: 10 Things You May Have Missed (Oct 17)
It took a minute for Goldberg to settle into his performance on Raw...
With just weeks to go until Hell In A Cell, it seems like WWE are largely satisfied with the build for the pay-per-view. The latest episode of Monday Night Raw did discuss the three titular bouts scheduled for Hell In A Cell, although the creative team didn't really further things that much for two of them.
The exception to this was the upcoming match between Charlotte and Sasha Banks. A pair of brilliant pre-taped interviews conducted by Lita were peppered throughout the broadcast, and both really put across how much it means for these women to step inside the Cell.
In the midst of these sit-down promos, one small nuance was hidden just beneath the surface. This would have been easily missed by those who skimmed over Raw, which is exactly why this article exists. Saving you some time (and the need to watch the show more than once), this list serves up a whole host of hidden gems and other things you may have missed.
Stoner references, some odd hyperbole and a surprise main event are all included. Here's what you just might have glossed over on Raw...
10. Michael Cole's Goldberg Hyperbole
There's no doubt that the biggest selling point of Raw was the long-awaited return of Bill Goldberg. Whilst the former WCW and WWE World Champion has obviously aged, he still has tremendous presence. Looking to sell that aura right at the top of the show, Michael Cole hit out with some severe hyperbole.
Firstly, Cole said that Goldberg was the most intense and intimidating man WWE has ever seen. It's admirable that the company would want to sell Goldberg's threat to one Brock Lesnar, although surely such a statement is a bit over the top. Cole wasn't finished, he continued his grandiose hype later inside the ring.
Before introducing Goldberg, the announcer said that he was the greatest champion in WCW history. Names like Ric Flair and Sting immediately spring to mind. Even Hulk Hogan must be considered one of the best champs in the promotion's history.
Both these statements would have been easily missed by those not fully tuning into what the commentator was saying. Re-watch Raw and you'll feel a sense of wonder over Cole's words.