WWE LIVE RAW Predictions/Discussions Thread - January 16, 2006

WWE RAW
January 16, 2006

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This Monday night on RAW, for the first time ever, Edge will put his newly-won WWE Championship on the line in a TLC Match. His opponent will be 16-time World Champion Ric Flair. Is the Nature Boy primed for another reign on top? Or will the Rated R Superstar's experience in TLC Matches carry him over Flair? Watch RAW to find out.

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The new World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels have had some of the best matches in WWE history. They are considered two of the best all-around performers that the sports-entertainment industry has ever seen. They delivered an instant-classic at WrestleMania 21, and Angle walked away with the first victory in what would turn out to be an extended rivalry.

Their match at WrestleMania was an interpromotional one, but after Angle was drafted to RAW in the Draft Lottery, it was just a matter of time before they locked horns again. The rematch was at Vengeance, and while the match was another classic, the result was different as HBK picked up the big win.

Mr. McMahon then put a smile on every WWE fans’ faces when he announced a third match between the two for the big WWE Homecoming last October. To make things even more interesting, though, he made the rubber match a 30-Minute WWE Iron Man Match. The two battled to the point of exhaustion for 30 minutes, and in the end, they both scored two falls apiece, and the match was ruled a draw.

After HBK and Angle had a falling out during a tag team match on RAW, Mr. McMahon thought it would be the perfect time for HBK vs. Angle IV. And who could argue? Don’t miss RAW Monday night in what is sure to be another instant classic between these two amazing competitors.

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And Kane, Chavo Guerrero and Shelton Benjamin all qualified for the Royal Rumble. It was also announced that Rob Van Dam would make his big return to the squared circle in the Royal Rumble Match. Who else will qualify for the Royal Rumble? Tune in to Monday Night RAW at 9/8 CT on the USA Network to find out.

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I wonder if Shelton will have a matchKotenks

Tomorrow is MLK Jr day, so I expect something distastefulKotenks

Tomorrow is MLK Jr day, so I expect something distastefulKotenks

Sadly, you are probably right. They may work Angle into it somehow if it does happen...

I think the Angle/Michaels match will end up in a DQ or Draw in someway. I think is this coz I don't think WWE would like to let either off these guys go one up on each other on RAW and that they would rather do it on a PPV.inferno-gaa

Even though you are probably right, i hope they do wrestle without any interference at all. 

[QUOTE="inferno-gaa"]I think the Angle/Michaels match will end up in a DQ or Draw in someway. I think is this coz I don't think WWE would like to let either off these guys go one up on each other on RAW and that they would rather do it on a PPV.boylcp

Even though you are probably right, i hope they do wrestle without any interference at all. 

[QUOTE="boylcp"]

[QUOTE="inferno-gaa"]I think the Angle/Michaels match will end up in a DQ or Draw in someway. I think is this coz I don't think WWE would like to let either off these guys go one up on each other on RAW and that they would rather do it on a PPV.master4scorpion

Even though you are probably right, i hope they do wrestle without any interference at all. 

Probably Daivari

I think Henry would interfereKotenks

Have we forgotten about Vince McMahon, and his on-going feud with HBK? That's where I think this ending goes.The_Dude14

[QUOTE="The_Dude14"]Have we forgotten about Vince McMahon, and his on-going feud with HBK? That's where I think this ending goes.DirtyDarren

I had totally forgotten about Vince and Henry. what you said above will probably happen, Henry, and Daivari will also interfere, that is what i think will happen.

Have we forgotten about Vince McMahon, and his on-going feud with HBK? That's where I think this ending goes.The_Dude14

[QUOTE="DirtyDarren"] [QUOTE="The_Dude14"]Have we forgotten about Vince McMahon, and his on-going feud with HBK? That's where I think this ending goes.keiblerfan69

[QUOTE="keiblerfan69"] [QUOTE="DirtyDarren"] [QUOTE="The_Dude14"]Have we forgotten about Vince McMahon, and his on-going feud with HBK? That's where I think this ending goes.The_Dude14

If that happens..... well it would make Angle a better heel and it'd be cool to see him do the sharpshooter.
DirtyDarren

All this would do is feed Vince's ego, which is the point of Raw, these days, since the fans keep shooting down his "chosen ones." 

[QUOTE="DirtyDarren"]If that happens..... well it would make Angle a better heel and it'd be cool to see him do the sharpshooter.
The_Dude14

All this would do is feed Vince's ego, which is the point of Raw, these days, since the fans keep shooting down his "chosen ones."

At this point, I think its a lost cause for Angle to ever really be a heel.  Too many people have too much respect for him. 

All this would do is feed Vince's ego, which is the point of Raw, these days, since the fans keep shooting down his "chosen ones." 

The_Dude14

Personally, I think it would be mistake to make Kurt Angle heel...his character is much more suited under the heel character. Besides, lets not forget the dry and boring promos of his last face run.

I think WWE should keep Angle heel, they simply need to quit shoving down the Anti-America nonsense down are throats. Vince McMahon (and WWE creative) is trying too hard too keep him heel and this is causing the opposite effect and reaction they are looking for from the fans.

Angle should stay heel and continue to have the fans cheer him...why not? I think it could work, as long as they quit doing this Anti-America and other things they have been doing as of late.

If anything, if you (as in WWE) are going to make Kurt Angle face, than DO NOT take away from him what makes him great character ("Kurt Angle") and keep his promos basically the same, with face under-tone.

Anyhow, what is WWE thinking? Ric Flair and TLC...that will not be pretty (I mean in the bad way), to say the least?

Oh well! At least we (the wrestling fans) will have what should be great match in Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels. I agree with what others have been saying...Vince McMahon will probably "screw" Michaels and Angle will win the match. However, at least we will have what should be great journey. Simply put, the destination is going to very un-enjoyable and tedious, most likely.

Just read the SD! SPOILERS and boy this is one to watch.

I'll be watching it LIVE from 2-4 AM...doing coursework and revision n'all.

Just read the SD! SPOILERS and boy this is one to watch.

I'll be watching it LIVE from 2-4 AM...doing coursework and revision n'all.

hbk91

New announcement: Cena vs. Masters in the Master lock challenge.inferno-gaa

I swear if Cena breaks the Masterlock.....something...will....happen.

I hope the crowd boos him out of the arena again, unlike those lousy folk in "Hershey, PA".

I can't wait for the TLC! It will be awesome! I think I will tape it so I can watch it again!

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The only macth I want to see is HBK Vs. Kurt Angle.The TLC match should be very boring.:| Theone2005

I agree with you there. Edge will be carrying most of the TLC match 

OH YEAH Sorry but I just realized that Ric Flair will probably be injured in the match and vacate the IC title... Wait that's not good forget it

OH YEAH Sorry but I just realized that Ric Flair will probably be injured in the match and vacate the IC title... Wait that's not good forget it

Kotenks

He'll probably be injured and make a "dramatic" return 3 months from now.

OH YEAH Sorry but I just realized that Ric Flair will probably be injured in the match and vacate the IC title... Wait that's not good forget it

Kotenks

I'm praying that happens

New announcement: Cena vs. Masters in the Master lock challenge.inferno-gaa

I will be watching Raw, but so far, the only good part of the show is looking to be Angle-Michaels IV.

Nice little tribute to MLK to open up the show.  Though coming from WWE, the term "irony"  comes to mind. The_Dude14

Especially when the owner of the company said the "N' word on live TV.

I like Angle's new fireworks. Thank god he interupted.

[QUOTE="The_Dude14"]Nice little tribute to MLK to open up the show. Though coming from WWE, the term "irony" comes to mind. mja2k3

Especially when the owner of the company said the "N' word on live TV.

I like Angle's new fireworks. Thank god he interupted.

Nice little tribute to MLK to open up the show. Though coming from WWE, the term "irony" comes to mind. The_Dude14

Woah what a start to tonight's RAW. Lita looking as hot as ever and then Kurt Angle comes out to challenge Edge to unify the titles. Now they are going to start out with the Shawn vs. Kurt match plus if Shawn loses he's fired. The rest of the show is going to have to be pretty good to follow this up.Archangel3371

Come on, I'm 99.999999% sure that HBK will at least tie again.