First of all, this was the best RAW that I think I have ever seen...ever. The fact that this show mixed together so much surprise and storyline progression along with so much great pure wrestling is incredible and hasn't been seen from the WWE in a long time. Let's go brand by brand and analyze how they're affected by the draft.
RAW:
Mistaaaaaaa Kennedy...KENNEDY will by making his long-awaited arrival on the A show. If you have ever read this blog, you know that we love this man. I think he can single-handedly bring the WWE back into American pop culture. John Cena has been given several years at the top of the company now and has only been a decent champ...Kennedy will be one of the greatest of all time.
Along with him, RAW receives King Booker, Bobby Lashley, and Snitsky. In my opinion, Lashley has been somewhat undeserving of his push but it seems to be continuing. Hopefully they'll feud Lashley with Snitsky so that everyone realizes how boring these two guys really are.
Smackdown!:
The Great Khali will be taking his oversized and overrated Punjabi carcass back to the B show...good for WWE. Beyond that, Smackdown will receive Torrie Wilson, Chris Masters, and one of the biggest surprises of the night - Ric Flair.
Knowing that Flair's retirement is fast-approaching, I certainly didn't expect to see WWE moving him down to Smackdown. But on second thought this move seems to make sense. He'll be able to have one last title run without taking the title on the main show. Look for Batista to help Ric Flair beat Edge for the World Heavyweight Championship within the coming months (SummerSlam???)
ECW:
Ok...this show just went from being one of the least watchable shows on television to (maybe) the best show that WWE can provide. Two factors play a part here: the guys that ECW got, and the guys that ECW lost.
Receiving Chris Benoit, the best wrestler in the company, and the Boogeyman, one of the most entertaining guys in the company, will drastically improve the brand. Just imagine...CM Punk teaming up with Chris Benoit to take on Marcus Cor Von and Elijah Burke. That's straight up awesome. Also, look for the Boogeyman to feud with Kevin Thorn.
Maybe the best part of the night for ECW was the fact that they lost some guys. Bobby Lashley and Snitsky are finally gone!!! Lashley was never a good champ and Snitsky was just obnoxious. I only wish Extreme Expose had been drafted off as well...
WWE put on an AWESOME show tonight and is showing a great creative direction with the company. VINCE MCMAHON PRESUMED DEAD??? Interesting storyline...who blew up his car? My prediction would have to be Paul Heyman, but we'll see. Who do you think tried to knock off McMahon? What do you think of the draft? Slap a nice little comment on the board.
Drew Arnold, writing for The Irish Whip
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Business Is About To Pick Up
Posted by Drew Arnold at 1:01 AM
Tags: Bobby Lashley, Chris Benoit, ECW, king booker, Mr. Kennedy, RAW, SMACKDOWN, The Boogeyman, Vince McMahon, WWE, WWE Draft
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Great post. This was a very successful night for WWE. And especially a great night for ECW (which I will be writing an article on after the supplemental draft on wednesday).
I am very glad that Mr. Kennedy got bumped up to the "A" brand, because he is going to carry this company on his back like Stone Cold and The Rock did.
P.S. I like your description of the Great Khali haha.
Best insight of the night: "I only wish Extreme Expose had been drafted off as well..."
I think this storyline was created so Shane can take the reins of the company.
ah i didn't think about shane here, that would be awesome to see him take the "chairman" position on wwe programming.
Wow, I was going to post a blog about last nights draft but you have nailed on my points exactly! :D
Flair IS going to have a shot with the gold, especially since him and Edge have unfinished business from when Edge was a champ on Raw.
Looks like the Irish Whip had a great weekend indeed. Chris Benoit has outdone himself this time.
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