Soxfest

Review of RAW from PWNET ..............Glad I was not alone feeling like VKM is out of touch. Overall show: Vince McMahon should be truly embarrassed. I would say that this was the worst Raw of the year, but, well, it's the only Raw of the new year thus far. Instead, I'll just say that this was the worst show we've seen in quite some time. I felt like I was watching a rerun with The Authority back in power. I got my hopes up when all the wrestlers stood in the ring and John Cena started to talk because I thought they might be staging a protest, meaning WWE creative came to their senses and realized that viewers have no interest in going back down that road, especially after only a five week break. Instead, it was just the latest example of the entire roster of pro wrestlers standing around and taking a public browbeating from Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. WWE opened 2015 with a new opening and that's where the feeling of new and exciting ended. The first Raw of 2015 was alarmingly flat and it really feels like the man running the show has completely lost touch with what his fan base wants.

Raines is a HOF to me next to Rickey Henderson he was able to change a game by just getting on base more than anyone.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jan 7, 2015 -> 02:42 PM) His play stunk on the field and now this off the field issue. I personally would have no problem getting rid of him, however, I don't know how much dead money that turns into. Emery really made a mess of things last off-season. Jennings on the field got old real fast this year he can go.

According to a new report, WWE Raw’s script was re-written at around 3 PM ET yesterday. It is believed by some that Vince McMahon personally re-wrote it, with many noting that many of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon’s lines sounded like the kinds of things that Vince himself would say. The belief is that the Authority promos were entirely Vince’s and not something Triple H and Stephanie came up with. Several people backstage in the company were unhappy with the show and felt that the “fired” trio of Ryback, Erick Rowan and Dolph Ziggler were left in a bad position, particularly Ziggler considering his current push. Credit: PWInsider VKM time has past time to retire for good, he has not had a decent idea in 18 years. 1997 is gone VKM.

What did you think of what they said on Raw about The Road Warriors and Demolition? Some say they went to far especially with Hawk who died. People who had problem with it include Lance Storm.

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jan 5, 2015 -> 10:50 PM) So what changed, two years ago when George and ted were hiring guys they passed on both when they were employees. What am I missing here? Both guys were let go only to hire them back and both will they both come cheap. Remember when Wanny was the rock star hire. You are missing nothing both these guy have already been part of the what has been the problem the last 25 years. SOS Ted stays president and George plays the role of the dumbass McCaskey. If Ballard was such a rock star why after 12 years with the Bears was he never promoted? Ballard/Toub combo will keep the tradition of losing alive and well.

WWE authority angle has ran since 1997...............first 20 minutes every show is HHH and company talking. This makes whole SS PPV worthless 6 weeks later they are back. Vince in Stone Cold Podcast talked about WWE adapting to changing times I call bulls***. I do not think WWE can run a show any length of time without the authority angle being involved as a crutch to the writing staff. Another great ending with the you are fired segment for the 1000th time.

A little too much money for a utility guy. Signing is ok otherwise.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jan 5, 2015 -> 01:35 PM) Significant experience coaching & scouting, has had higher responsibility for the Chiefs than Emery ever had. Emery was basically a scout...Ballard has been far more involved in real personnel decisions and has a far greater appreciation for what it takes to coach and what players listen to, etc. Supposed to be a very good people person as well and has earned rave reviews from Accorsi and Polian and NFL network analysts have referred to him as a "rockstar" GM candidate based upon what they have heard about him. I also think Bowles would be a fantastic hire, although he presumably is a done deal to the Falcons (or at least a heavy Falcon lean). I think Bowles is the best new coaching candidate out their. I am curious to hear who these coaches have tabbed to be their assistants. Accorsi also said Mark Trestman is a great leader of man in his scouting report. Missed that by a mile.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 5, 2015 -> 01:01 PM) Makes sense, the Kansas City Chiefs have been one of the powerhouses of the AFC for years. If you can nab a GM from there, 2 years removed from leaving a regime in chicago fired for bad drafting, you do it. Ballard is a 12 year ex Bears retread employee under Angelo and Emery.................he would be a more of the same and a real bad hire.

Anything the league can do to kiss Jerry Jones ass they will.

The PPV was very good and set the bar high for WWE to have better shows in 2015.

http://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-news-lat...he-bella-twins/ Video bottom of page Winston and ref got RKO'd

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jan 1, 2015 -> 10:30 PM) Crawford has got to make that stop though. That was a bad goal to give up. You figured there was gonna be a make up call at some point. I agree on that.

FSU and Alabama both out it has been a good day!

Never a doubt

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jan 1, 2015 -> 11:35 PM) This play calling is abysmal by both teams. Pass on 1st down was stupid

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 1, 2015 -> 11:32 PM) Not so fast It's over

This game is OVER...............the mighty SEC the media will mourn for 2 weeks

Alabama is lucky Ohio St is on it's 3rd QB or this could be a lot worse than down just 6.

Groce with another defeat out of the jaws of victory.

What a terrible shot by Rice.

Way too many games like this in the Groce era

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Dec 30, 2014 -> 03:24 PM) that's a stunted tree Hell yes it is, but the Bears will put a bow on it and call him the new sheriff. Meet the new boss same as the old boss 101.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Dec 30, 2014 -> 03:10 PM) Albert Breer @AlbertBreer· Baltimore's Eric DeCosta drawing big NFL interest. Jets asking again, after a hard run in '13. Bears unlikely as long as Phillips is there. Yep no surprise they will hire Ballard who is from the Angelo/Emery tree and ex 12 year Bear employee, who will not rock the boat and Phillips survives again. Sucks to expect real change with the McCaskey's