Time for the Inaugural (Not really) RAW Party

[CM Punk'd]

It's the last RAW before the Royal Rumble.

It's the last chance for CM Punk and The Rock to try an one up each other, and win the approval of the fans.

It's the last chance for any of the 30 men in the Rumble match to prove themselves worthy of the challenge.

And it's the last chance before the Road to Wrestlemania officially begins.

And as accustom to tradition, on the final RAW before the PPV, they present an annual hommage to the biggest match on the WWE's annual calendar. A 4 minute factoid segment called "The Royal Rumble: By the Numbers."

Enjoy this final rest stop before "The Road" begins.

[Djm]

I'm not going to watch this episode very intently, because I know that as soon as I hear Michael Cole say "When it comes to the Royal Rumble, it's all about the numbers", I will rage quit because the numbers are random and utterly meaningless when it is all a work. Fuck that video package.

[Doc Wallaby]

I'm having seizures just thinking about Cole saying that.

But this is the first night in ages where I'm actually going to (hopefully) get to sit back and enjoy the whole show in relative peace. Can't wait to see Dwayne and Punk's interactions.

[Bender]

If we have an 'over the top rope challenge' tonight, I might rage. Every single year it's some lame attempt to build hype for the Rumble that way, instead of having people show intent and emotions to want to win the Rumble. Remember when Angle said he was going to win for the troops? That's a reason. Not, let's just do it to do it.

[Doc Wallaby]

I liked Randy's backstage interaction with Sheamus on SmackDown. He said he had to win. I like that: it shows a vulnerability to Orton, as though he realizes that this is his best chance to get his career back on track. WWE needs more of that in general, but especially with the Rumble.

[PB]

Where is everybody? Tonight's the night!

[Krimzon]

Oh dammit...

[Matt]

Is Paul forgetting about Tiffany's esteemed run as ECW's general manager?

Actually, scratch that, I'm sure he's tried to.

[Krimzon]

All that butthurt from last week and it was just part of an angle.

[Doc Wallaby]

All that butthurt from last week and it was just part of an angle.

Clearly, they were reading this forum and decided to cover their asses.

[Lony]

Is Paul forgetting about Tiffany's esteemed run as ECW's general manager?

Actually, scratch that, I'm sure he's tried to.

Hey now what about Stephanie.

[PB]

Is Paul forgetting about Tiffany's esteemed run as ECW's general manager?

Actually, scratch that, I'm sure he's tried to.

Woah there Matty - Tiffany was awesome as ECW GM.

[Matt]

Woah there Matty - Tiffany was awesome as ECW GM.

You don't have to tell me that, I loved the Tiffany era. I imagine Paul wasn't nearly as fond of it.

[Doc Wallaby]

Yeah, she was amazing in that role. And that spear on Rosa on the final match of ECW was pretty sweet.

Ah, I miss ECW. So much better than this show.

Well. Shit just got real. (Guess Rocky had other plans for the night?)

[Big Stan]

Hold on, did someone post a proper preview? We wouldn't want anyone getting too excited and misinterpreting what is and what isn't advertised for tonight's show again.

[Matt]

Hey now what about Stephanie.

Another excellent choice.

[Jack Nichols]

Her voice is so annoying

[Greywolf]

The Rock vs. Vickie Guerrero feat. CM Punk (The WWE Champion)

The Rock's jokes sound like Cena's jokes, but less hated.

[Brezzy]

First time I've watched Raw live in a looooooong time.

This better be good.

[Matt]

For fuck's sake, you're in California, you couldn't find some better actors to play the cops?

[Krimzon]

Topical.

[Matt]

Manti Teo references! Topical!

Didn't really fit the situation, but still, way to go.

[Ashala Azura]

Topical reference, Rock

[Jack Nichols]

The Rock concert was featured on VH1's best week ever.

[Krimzon]

Rock drives a Hawaiian Punch truck through the arena to get to the ring.