The Biggest Raw Ever

Not quite.

It was a good show with the interpromotional rivalries etc. but it's the story of WWE no building towards anything that highlights the flaws in this show. Just like the WWE vs ECW special a couple of months ago (remember that?) this showhad little promotion. People knew it was on but didn't have much of a reason to watch it outside of the advertised Kane/Umaga match.

The opening segment was good seeing all three champions in the ring but went off on a bit of a tangent talking about the films. Booker T's reference to Ready to Rumble made me smile though. Cena's English accent ruled. These three are going at it in a triple threat at Cyber Sunday. They're desperate to prove that PPV is a hit. They were always told that a Tuesday PPV wouldn't work so last year they stacked the card with the return of Austin and Foley. This year they've moved it and are putting a pretty big match on top.

Kane got beat so is loosing Raw. He was backstage at the Smackdown tapings so work it out.

The backstage interactions between the three GMs was brilliant. Even the Super Crazy segment.

The women's match sucked. This title is doomed. They might as well have a fans vote at the PPV to decide the champion, it would mean more.

DX vs Cade & Murdoch was typical of the whole of DX's run - burying the competition. It looks like they're getting a real feud in Edge & Orton. I predict a tag match followed by two singles matches which I have no problem with at all as Edge and Michaels work very well together. Hunter and Orton have yet to prove themselves but a good angle could change this.

Big Show beat Jeff Hardy. Where was Matt to make the save?

Didn't we see Booker vs RVD like last week? At least the King won.

Chris Benoit is fucking amazing. Poor Shelton.

Bickering between commentary teams can get annoying but when JBL is involved I have no problem with it at all.

The Smackdown six-man made me laugh my head off. Firstly Rey got caught in the apron by Finlay and disappeared and the heels beat him whilst in the apron. That made me laugh for some reason. Secondly Rey got fully dragged under the ring by the midget. Thirdly Cole called the midget the little bastard and JBL commented he may have parents so call him a troll. Classic. The match was good as well. Look like Rey is sticking around until Survivor Series.

Mitch vs Flair was one hell of an awesome segment. I'll always mark for Dibase. When joined by IRS I mark even more.

The main event was actually pretty fun. I don't think anybody expected a clean finish but for what it was it was good.

Overall a thumbs up show. Plenty of build to Cyber Sunday, good backstage segments and good wrestling for TV.