Choke's RAW 10/22/12 Fantasy Report: Justin Gabriel wins?
Posted by: choke Oct 22, 2012 | 1637 views | 2 comments
Who's rising, who's falling after this week's RAW?
Thought it was a mostly boring show. Not sure why as I expected a lot more for the go-home RAW before Hell in a Cell. Maybe it's because I don't care about Show vs Sheamus, or because I find Hell No to be getting more and more tiresome by the episode, or because I find the AJ GM storyline boring. Maybe it's because Kofi vs McGillicutty isn't fit for Superstars, or that the last thing I needed to see was the Miz lose another match to a guy like Ryback, or because I know there's no shot Zack Ryder will win against Del Rio at this point of time. Or I guess there could just be something wrong with me for not being impressed with a quickly thrown together US Title feud with Justin Gabriel even though they had seemingly 400 shows since Night of Champions to develop one, or because we just saw a Lumberjack match last week and the promise of a bigger version couldnt possibly excite a soul.
But I digress.
Rising:
1. Justin Gabriel: Okay, I don't think he's worth scrambling for, but clearly this is a better sign for him than teaming up with Tyson Kidd and losing on Smackdown. Though I don't give him much of a shot to beat Cesaro, there's a chance this will lead to some victories for him so long as the feud lasts.
2. Rhodes/Sandow: I know, they've been rising for so long they probably shouldnt be mentioned anymore. Well, the only reason I am is because I think they're chances to win against Hell No have gone up a bit because I think the chance that Hell No will lose and break up has gotten greater over the weeks. Maybe it's only me who's getting tired of the act, but I have a feeling the WWE realizes they can't keep it going on forever. (though they tend to drive things into the absolute ground). I also just think these two are big enough draws alone. I think WWE realizes this.
3. AJ/Vickie: I have a feeling we'll be seeing some more of these two, maybe even in some matches for the right to be GM. If that doesn't happen, I still think AJ resigning is a good thing for her points status. She should get thrust right back into the divas storyline (AND BUST OUT THE SHORTS AGAIN)
Also: Punk, Ryback, Del Rio, Big Show, Kofi. Yeah. And Ziggler! Good win for him (great match).
Falling:
1. 3MB: No I don't think they're worth dropping or anything yet, but seriously? You push them on us for the last month and a half on each and every show, and you can't fit them in a 3 hour disaster? Maybe it's because they don't have a match at the PPV so they decided to give them a small break, but I gotta say I was completely surprised to not see them tonight. I'm sure they'll be back soon. Just a quick panic moment
2. The Miz: I just don't get it. Unless the WWE plans to give him the title back already, which is possible, it doesn't make any sense to have him just get absolutely squashed 6 days before his rematch. I get you want to make Ryback look powerful, but why at Miz's expense?
3. Zack Ryder: My last time mentioning him here, promise. I'd drop him like a brick right now if he was on my team.
Also: Is Sin Cara/Mysterio going to be around for a while? (I think yes). Is Cesaro in trouble? (I say no).