We have the opening segment of guess who, Legacy alongside Triple H and John Cena. What a surprise, we have Orton demanding that he make the main event a handicapped match. Guess all wrestling champions are seemingly getting more “power” from the belts they hold. Of course the faces accept, I will note that this is obviously a chance for them to cripple Orton before the big three way. So this could work in their favor though I will say that reminding everyone that two years ago we had already seen this match doesn’t help their case that they are doing new and exciting stuff. It really doesn’t.
We then had what was supposed to hype up the big 6 Pack Challenge of US champ Kofi, Primo, MVP against Big Show, Jack Swaggar, and Carlito. Now why Miz couldn’t be in this match is beyond me, despite the fact that he showed up later on but they are trying to get the most out of the brothers Colon mini feud so I guess it makes sense.
We had a semi decent match with the obvious end of getting The the Big Show over. Even to the point that after the match he destroyed his own partners which is fine. Big Show is a decent talent and should be in some title chase at some point though his limited mobility should also suggest using him at special times a la Undertaker.
The Brian Kendrick was quickly shown jaw jacking with Cole and King when finally he had to get in the ring for his match. Needless to say Jerry wasn’t going to take this **** from a youngin and with the unlimitless power that the announcing team has made an impromptu match against Kendrick and soundly defeated him with the classic heart punch. Needless to say the debate of what is more deadly, the Heart Punch or MVP Ballin elbow is still up in the air.
Mark Henry oddly enough after nearly 13 years is finally getting some fan response and honestly I don’t mind. The man is legitimally one of the strongest men on the plant having won multiple awards including a Hummer from my governor. Jericho played to point of being scared perfectly and honestly this match really did what it was supposed to which is showcase that Henry can work with main event level players and still seem unstoppable. The chair spot and code breaker attempt I feel went over well with the crowd and hopefully Mark will at least get a tag title shot as him teamed with someone with a mouth is always good. Kofi and Henry for Tag Champs is going to be my goal for him.
Hornswaggle vs Chavo is just a waste of life and honestly how this BS comes across to these writers/bookers as comedy is beyond any intelligent reasoning.
Alicia Fox and Rosa had a “Legs” match against Gail Kim and Kelly Kelly. For all the males watching this episode of Raw, obviously this was directed at them and it did what it was supposed to. I don’t see why Gail is being wasted in this kind of a role but I’m sure she’ll get a shot at the Divas title at some point.
The legendary Shaq is going to be next weeks host. Well at least this doesn’t make the fed look out of touch so we’ll just have to see.
The strongest segment of the entire night had Rhodes and DiBiase confront Jericho with how they are going to beat him at NoC. Greatest line of the night where Jericho, after taking a verbal beating and a threat that Orton could take him out with the dreaded punt to the head had Jericho propose that possibly Orton could be his partner.
Finally we have the main event of John Cena and Triple H vs Legacy.
A good match leading up to the Night of Champions. The tension between Triple H and Cena was obvious and of course deserved as both are challenging for the same title. Orton and Legacy looked strong and did look like they were targeting Triple H which actually made sense. I have to say that this is the match I was hoping to see over the weekend and yet never got from that other company and even though I don’t agree with the booking WWE proves once again that their professionals seemingly can actually work the finales of their matches without looking like complete ****.