WWE’s Major Problem With RAW 25
Dancing on the corpse's ashes.
Is there any pleasing certain wrestling fans?
WWE’s upcoming celebrations are potentially problematic. That’s not to suggest Monday’s spectacular won’t be just that - but because it will be just that. RAW 25 promises pure magnificence - incredible fantasy booking fodder in response to which WWE will inevitably trounce those sitting slack-jawed in the armchair.
Imagine Chris Jericho striking the list from the list, reinventing himself as his New Japan Alpha über-heel on the WWE stage.
Imagine John Laurinaitis promising the return of People Power, and Stone Cold Steve Austin dousing him in beer in response. Imagine fellow Texan John ‘Bradshaw’ Layfield trying to get in on the fun, only to be met by the Stone Cold Stunner. Mauro Ranallo would not be alone in his glowing smile.
Imagine Jerry Lawler, flustered at the return of Jacqueline and Terri Runnels, forget which decade he’s in, drop a “Puppies!”-sized clanger - and appreciate the inevitable seconds of dead air, knowing he’s in for a right old mouthful in his headpiece.
Imagine the Dudley Boyz slamming Brother Love, at his most purposefully irritating, through a table as a light response to his incredibly revelatory podcasts.
Imagine Scott Hall doing anything, with a beaming smile on his face, equipped with the knowledge that he so nearly, tragically, missed out.
Imagine Shawn Michaels Superkicking Elias out of his stool seconds after slaughtering ‘Sexy Boy’.
Imagine Ron Simmons doling out the “D*mn!” treatment to Booker T at the commentary booth. CONT'D...