The Wrestling Thread got interviewed by Sean Mooney

[Nightmare]

Mark my words, the Intercontinental title will eventually devolve into this:

 

[Hunter Rider]

Credit www.PWInsider.com

OPENING SEGMENT OF RAW WILL BE....
by Mike Johnson @ 4:08 PM on 7/30/2012

WWE champion CM Punk giving a promo explaining what happened at the end of Raw 1000 and why he attacked The Rock.

Not sure how I feel about this, on one hand it means I can get one with others things rather than sit through 3 hours just to hear what Punk has to say, but on the other hand it feels like it should be the main event of the show.

multifaceted babe!

 

[Superark]

FIRE DEPARTMENTS CALLED TO RAW AFTER PYRO ACCIDENT CAUSES FIRE, DOORS STILL NOT OPEN FOR LIVE BROADCAST
by Mike Johnson @ 7:09 PM on 7/30/2012

We are still working on details, but a number of local fire departments have been called to the site of tonight's Raw in Cincinnati, Ohio, The U.S. Bank Arena.

Several sources have confirmed that a pyrotechnic accident led to a fire on the Raw stage. No one was injured in the accident, which was described by one person as an "awesome, loud, frightening moment."

Thousands of fans are still waiting outside to be let in the facility as of this writing as doors will not be opened until everything is given clearance to go forward and the Arena's staff and security are back in place.

The scene outside the venue is described as chaotic as a Reds game is about to take place next door to the venue as well.

Raw is scheduled to go on the air live at 8 PM so we could be in for a pretty interesting opening if the venue isn't cleared to let the audience in and have the show go on as scheduled.

 

[Metallo]

I've already pre-ordered four boxes of the action figures for you guys.

This...full of win...

Maybe Cena can borrow Lex Lugers old mullet.

Where's my bad guy version with JBL as Lootin Plunder, dammit?

 

[WildChild]

I want a Punk promo to an empty arena. I think it would just be cool as hell.

 

[Superark]

FINALLY, A TOUT WORTH WATCHING!
by Dave Scherer @ 7:21 PM on 7/30/2012


Chris Jericho has posted a Tout from the fire at Raw. It shows the fire being put out. You can watch it by clicking here.

PHOTOS OF CHAOS OUTSIDE RAW
by Mike Johnson @ 7:26 PM on 7/30/2012


My old friend Mike Feigney sent the following photos from outside Raw literally moments ago. As you can see, the fire trucks are still at the Arena and the fans are well, outside! 29 Minutes until Raw goes on the air, so this could be really interesting.

 

[Metallo]

Fapping for every fanboy mood.

 

[Pink Ranger]

I want a Punk promo to an empty arena. I think it would just be cool as hell.

I want a Swagger match in an empty arena. I think it would just be realistic as hell.

 

[Benstamania]

The Wrestling Thread...Had a Pyro booboo.

 

[NDX]

Awesome, actual video of the fire. Thanks WWE.

 

[NDX]

Damn, with this video I could saved me 3 hours last week.

 

[The Sage]

I wonder if they're using this video to stall for the arena to get filled up.

 

[Benstamania]

I wonder how heel Punk will come off? If it's an "I don't owe you a damn explanation" part of me will be sad.

 

[The Sage]

I'm liking this already.

 

[NDX]

Wow, burying the commentary. Are we sure he's a heel?

 

[Benstamania]

Welp, Punk seems to be the voice of the voiceless again. This is what EVERYONE was *****ing about, including stuff involving Bryan.

 

[cabel]

I want him to just sit there and stare at King all night.

 

[NDX]

I've liked this so far.

 

[The Sage]

Wow man, how can you boo this man?

 

[Benstamania]

If that was supposed to be a heel promo... Fail. That reminded me more of the Summer of Punk. Not at the same level of shoot...But still.

 

[cabel]

He's necessary evil.

 

[The Sage]

Triple-threat match at Summerslam most likely.

 

[NDX]

Okay, that's hot. I dig women in suits.

 

[Benstamania]

Why do I have a feeling that AJ is only a place holder for Stone Cold... Until he's healed up. It could then maybe set up Austin vs Punk at Mania.

 

[cabel]

okay, that's hot. I dig women in suits.

qft