Hey everyone!

I don't know if it was the overseas air or what? But RAW was awesome this week.

Batista was loose in the U.K.  He wanted to use his rematch clause, until, my girl, Stephanie McMahon interrupted him.  She denied him the opportunity wanting to "break away from the past and wipe the slate clean."  For the last time we saw Kane vs. Rey Mysterio in a no-disqualification match, and Jericho vs. HBK in a last man standing match.  Just as she thanked a frustrated Batista for his understanding, Randy Orton made his way to the ring.  Randy informed the animal that he'd have to wait in line for a title shot, and that it's HIS turn at the title after Survivor Series.  In pure Randy Orton style, he bated and pissed off Batista by saying he was better and that the animal couldn't beat him.  Batista responded by claiming that history is written by winners and protested that HE was the better of the two.  It was soon to be Batista vs. Orton to settle an old score and Randy said yes to it.  Although it didn't sit well with Batista that Randy believed he could hold onto the title for longer than 8 days, and because of that, the animal acted on it. But Randy scooted out of the ring. He does his best to stay away and lives to fight another day.

Random thought:  The audience was great Monday night btw.

Santino vs. Regal for the Intercontinental Championship: the Honk-a-meter is now gone.  What a pity. I was so attached to it too. (yes, I'm being sarcastic, people).  Instead, Santino revealed the Honk-a-perfect-mountie-meter.  I love when he says, "of all the times."  A knee to the temple by William Regal and we have a new Intercontinental Champion.  Do you think the Queen watches RAW????

Question:  What do Santino's tattoos mean?

Kane had his weekly casual yet creepy as hell message for the fans regarding his match with Rey Mysterio.

D Lo Brown vs. Mike Knox: this was a quick and scary debut for the brute wrestler. (yikes)

Kenny Dykstra was released.  Good Luck, Kenny. Hopefully, we'll see you wrestle real soon! I'll be bummed for the both of us. Another one bites the dust.

Chris Jericho made an early appearance, sarcastically commenting on the John Cena tribute, and flaunting his win over Batista. You all realize this will never work with Cena, right? The only thing Cena will be paying close attention to is the World Heavyweight Championship. When he wants some.  He gets some!  I can't wait!

Rey Mysterio vs. Kane: Kane just kept at it, and at it, and at it.  Rey was doing everything possible to keep from becoming Kane bate.  It worked too!  Rey's quickness and determination defeated the mighty monster even after he used Rey as a baseball bat!  Ouch!  But you go Rey!!!

Ted DiBiase has a concussion.  Damn! He best be back soon.  Randy informed both Rhodes and Manu that neither of them are in his league.  Cody, in anger, smacked Orton across the face (which wasn't the best thing to do). You definitely DO NOT want Randy as an enemy.  However, I firmly believe both, more Cody than Manu, are on the right track. I think Randy wanted some sort of retaliation to see what they're made of; to see if they have the guts and the smarts, if you will, to pick and choose their own battles.  He's making them stronger.

Batista vs. Orton: Just as the match was set to get underway, Rhodes and Manu stormed to the ring on a mission and told Randy he couldn't beat him or Batista but that HE will beat Batista instead!  So, the match happened.  The animal destroyed Rhodes but props to Cody for the moxy and gumption to get into the ring with Batista in the first place. He speared Manu and got the win over Cody.  All the while, Orton was watching from a safe distance to gain perspective.  It wasn't immaturity this time that stepped into the ring. It wasn't emotion acting without the benefit of intellect.  It was different. He's learning.  It's not about Batista. It's about something much much bigger.  Cody is almost there. However, Randy will be there too waiting for him.  Set them up. Knock them down, and see if they can fly on their own.  That's how we learn. That's how we grow. It may sound cold and harsh. But that's life.  And Cody will get it eventually.  Better to dance with the devil you know than the devil you don't.  Randy is an excellent person to teach them this lesson.  Here endth mine.

Beth vs. Micki for the Women's Championship.  Beth took the action to Micki without any hesitation.   Beth won but I think this win was pure luck.  She's lacking focus lately and it's due to a certain Italian, ya know...hmm.  

Chris Jericho vs. HBK: I'm actually glad this calamity is now closed. I hated watching two wrestlers that I LOVE beat the **** out of each other week after week!  Good Grief, Charlie Brown.  The quicker they move on, the quicker I get some much needed sleep.  Sleep, good. (say it like a caveman for effect)

Question: Who else fought back the urge to jump into that little cab and drive to the local pub???

Back to the action: speaking of the cab, they wreslted on the roof of it, up and down the ramp, in and out of the ring, and on and off the stage!  It was freakin' great, man! 

Confession: I love when a wrestler just THROWS a ladder at  someone.  He or she doesn't utilize it's designed purpose, rather, he or she will hurl it, as a weapon. I love it. Wait, isn't that supposed to be a bad thing to love?.  eh. I'll wrestle it off!

Michaels elbowed Jericho right through the announcers table. JBL tried to ambush HBK but was caught and directly tossed into the audience.  Meanwhile, Jericho snatched the belt and clobbered HBK over the head with it.  You really couldn't ask for more action, people.  Jericho was victorious and left a half broken Michaels lying on the floor. Where was JBL?  Good question.  Where was JBL?  Oh, he's in the mix don't you worry.  Michaels and JBL will have it and real soon.

Well, that was great. I'm exhausted.  No Hardy, no Miz & Morrison but still fantastic. 

This week's Focus Favorite: Randy Orton

Making Christmas ornaments out of old fish hooks, AND watching Jurrasic Park while remembering the great M.C.

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