WWE RAW Discussion Thread - July 22, 2013 from Austin, TX (#1052)

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When

United States: LIVE, Monday Night, July 22, at 8/7c on the USA Network

United Kingdom: Tuesday Morning, July 23, at 1AM on SkySportsHD3

 

Venue

Frank Erwin Center at UT Austin in Austin, TX

 

Confirmed Matches/Events

 

Build to SummerSlam

[Guest BarrettBarrage]

I thought this was a pretty bad edition of Raw, there was so much filler put in there. The Daniel Bryan stuff dragged on a bit too long as well. Although the stuff with Cesaro was brilliant.

[Maxximus 353]

Second that for boring show. They only highlights were Daniel Bryan/Cesaro and the Brie Bella nip slip. Even the Punk stuff seemed boring.

[Omega 354]

Anyone get the feeling that the 30 minutes of DB at the end may have been a ratings test to see whether the want to put the belt on Bryan or not?

[Guest Ciaran The King]

In reality can we really see the Bryan winning at Summerslam?

[Omega 354]

He's more credible than most of the recent challengers given his popularity so in my opinion yes, he's got a shot as long as the crowds remain hot for him and the ratings this week don't stink in the final segments.

[Guest StefanC]

I just realized: Where was Big Show???

I thought he was returning to RAW this week?

[Shaun2J 127]

He isn't fully healed, so they pushed his return back.

 

Cesaro vs. Bryan was ace, dem European Uppercuts! It's really good that they gave Bryan the last hour and awarding Cesaro too for his previous matches.

[Guest Ciaran The King]

Although Bryan is on top form it's good to see Cesaro where he belongs.

[Maxximus 353]

Daniel Bryan won't win at SummerSlam. If he does I hope Orton cashes in on him. Not because I dislike Bryan but because I love him.

 

Bryan to win the Rumble/lose at Mania/win the title the next night on Raw. I'm not the mole

 

Believe.

[dsrchris 190]

Daniel Bryan won't win at SummerSlam. If he does I hope Orton cashes in on him. Not because I dislike Bryan but because I love him.

 

Bryan to win the Rumble/lose at Mania/win the title the next night on Raw.

 

Believe.

 

I'd be totally down with:

 

-Bryan beats Cena

-Orton cashes in and takes the strap

-Bryan gets p*ssed and vows to regain the title

-DB wins the Rumble

-Bryan wins at Mania (while I watch in glee from the crowd)

-????

-Profit

[Guest Ciaran The King]

Knowing WWE's form can we really see Daniel Bryan in a prominent role at WM30?

[Guest Pepsi Twist]

I could have watched D Bryan all night, he was awesome! And Cesaro of course. My favourite match of the year so far anyway.

 

I don't see him winning the title (YET!) but it's possible, he's soooo popular, everyone loves him, and he can deliver in the ring and on the mic. Plus Cena doesn't seem to have much to do really, he's just picking a new opponent for each PPV (I know that's kind of how it works, but it feels pretty empty. He beat Rock - hasn't been seen since. He beat Mark Henry - Mark forgets him and turns face. Had a little series with Ryback, who now can't even come in fresh and beat D Bryan after an epic war with Cesaro.).

Anyway I'd like to see Daniel win it, and I will have hope!

 

The rest of RAW was pretty standard fare though, I really wish Wade Barrett would get to do something.

[dsrchris 190]

Knowing WWE's form can we really see Daniel Bryan in a prominent role at WM30?

 

Yes. Yes I can. Because you have to keep at least a little faith, otherwise what's the point in watching?

[Guest Ciaran The King]

I have lots of faith but WWE keeps taking it from me