The following was written as I watched Raw
Here's my thoughts while watching Monday Night Raw this week - 5th March 2018
We all knew this HHH/Steph vs Angle/Ronda match was gonna happen.
Ronda jumped the drum roll
Steph's doing Shane O Mac's little bounce thing... I like it
Why didn't Ronda break up Angle in the pedigree setup....So he can reverse it
Not so sure about Ronda's samoan drop
This match will probably the toilet break during Mania - Although we do get to see HHH/Angle - So maybe not
33 days away to Wrestlemania - Absolutely can't wait....
ASUKA IS COMING OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Super alluring
Surely Nia is losing this match again
Nia completely no sold that kick to the face
I don't know why they think we need an interview with Bliss in the middle of the sodding match....
Nia just did James Storm's Eye of the Storm - Sort of.....
I will be so crushed if Nia wins tonight....I don't think she will though....I would've heard about it....Someone would've text me
As dominant as Asuka normally is - She looks really good when she takes a beating....It looks like she's getting hurt... I think what i'm trying to say is she sells like a champ.
ARMBAR!!!!!!!!!
Nia's powering out.....
Still locked.....
WHY HASN'T THIS WOMAN TAPPED YET!!!!!!??????
Finally - Asuka wins!!!!
Nia walked up the ramp like she's about to snap
John Cena is really being a total cry baby
The Bar Vs The Revival - If Revival win they face the Bar for the championship at Wrestlemania.
I hate it when they beat champs in non-title matches on telly - But if it means The Revival go to Wrestlemania then i'll take it.....
Hang on - The Revival didn't even get an entrance?!!!!??? WTF? Uh oh?
Dash should be pulling Cesaro of the apron
Cesaro and Sheamus are no easy task to beat - But The Revival have to win this.... The Bar do look alot more physically intimidating then The Revival if we're going to be completely honest... And it's not the size of the dog in the fight.......
Cool - Looks like Revival are cutting off the ring
I like that Dawson went for a cover straight after the DDT
Did they have a bet backstage about how many people can put their face in that second turnbuckle?
Here we go....Revival about to win......Frog Splash......NO!!! How?
Swiss Superman innit
oh crap..... Nice finish though...... So The Revival are doing something else at Wrestlemania :( Probably pre-show.....
That ad made it look like Undertaker was going to be in a movie
This is the most ridiculous Wrestlemania build I have ever seen.
He's had multiple chances to get a big match at Mania and he's failed.
Now I'm a massive John Cena fan, but he preaches that he works harder than anyone else on the roster, he preaches "EARN IT" and now he wants handouts.
He's about to speak.....
He's saying he's gonna be the 17 time champion this Sunday - I want to believe him.....
This is not Cena's only road to Wrestlemania - He's acting like he's above the Andre The Giant Battle Royale ( We know he is, but he should play ball a little)
I thought we might see Cena/Nakamura/Styles at Wrestlemania - Although now that he's mentioned it - We're unlikely to get it.....I was an advocate for Nakamura/Styles/Ziggler at Mania - I think it would be a quality match. Although 
GOLDUST IS COMING OUT? NICE!!!!!
I've always thought Goldust was wicked on the mic. Wonder where he gets it from :)
John Cena is the only free agent in WWE? What about The Undertaker? Did Undertaker retire at last years Mania -
Cena won - of course - Not a bad match though
Cena didn't point at the Mania sign, instead he did "Where for art thou Mania?"
I love how confused Angle always looks
Kurt didn't have to cancel the match, he could have just removed the instruments.
It does seem like Elias is a face and Kurt is the evil GM
I only really know Hillbilly Jim from Legend's House
Bailey Vs Mandy Rose
It's hilarious, we all know the Mandy Rose has been fast tracked because she's really really ridiculously good looking a la Eva Marie. But that's just a fact of life, we all talk about racial and sexual discrimination, but there is also discrimination based on looks. Good looking people get ahead in life, things just work out for them as people want to help them. Although to her credit, Mandy Rose is actually getting better in the ring. It seems like learning on the job is going to work in this case.
I always forget that Paige can't wrestle until I hear her music - I don't associate that music with Absolution, It's still just Paige's to me. It's nice that she can still work as a mouthpiece. She's another one with natural charisma that the crowd gravitate too. She also benefits from that good looking people discrimination. Doors open when your buff.
Not the worst match that I've seen Mandy in.
Out comes Sasha -
Bayley was wise to give her the cold shoulder
We are getting Bayley and Sasha Mania surely? But 3 womens matches on the card?
For some reason Alexa Bliss is making Nia Jax cry. I imagine this will develop.....
Braun time!!!!!
Everyone wants to Walk With Elias
Elias is so multitalented, he does have the crowd in the palm of his hand. I hope Braun doesn't give him too much of a beating. Where's Elias going....This is exciting. This is gonna be so hokey but so good. I love backstage goofiness.
I'm Not Finished With You is one of my all time favourite wrestling quotes.
I could watch Strowman run all day.
Elias is finally getting some hits in.
This is actually quite compelling -
Elias got smashed, we all knew that was happening, but still thoroughly entertaining match .
Could tonight be the night that they give us something with Bray and Matt. Give us a reason to care, a little story progression, additions to the players in this game perhaps? Let's see.....
Oh wait he's wrestling Rhyno. I thought it was promo time for some reason
That was quick....Maybe promo time now? He's rubbing Rhyno's hand on his face.
The Final Deletion is far from over.
Matt's got backing music!
Willow appears in the ring or some thing now?
Oh nice....Ok so WWE are going to unleash this :) - They are taking their sweet time about it though. We're not getting a video at Wrestlemania are we?
Here's The Miz and Miztourage
Nice - The Mizzies!!!!!
LOL - Marine 5 should have won an Oscar. He's killing it, as usual. There is some truth in what he's saying.
MIZ WILL BREAK THAT RECORD - Although it's only combined reigns, Honky Tonk had it for 2 years or something.
These awards are genuinely funny.
Is Kurt's job on the line in that Mania match?
Seth Rollins doesn't really endear himself to the fans.....Finn on the other hand.....
Miz tripped over his words a little. It's forgivable. It's real dammit.
I'll take that 3 on 2 match.....
OH IS THIS THE MAIN EVENT? There's like 20 minutes left.
Wait, the main event wouldn't be "impromptu"
Oh yeah, Heyman, I forgot. Man, the Universal Champion is so rarely seen in these parts that I keep forgetting it exists.
Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas have been incredible for so long now. I think all 3 of them are on Ride Along this week.
I'm a big fan of those shows.
I don't like Seth Rollins fire pants, I think I've said this before. They look circa 1998.
Oooooooh, some friction between Balor and Rollins.
I like it when Finn flies
"John Woo Dropkick" did Corey just call it?
Kurt is a heel GM.
Kurt is on crack, he doesn't know what he's saying.
You know what, I forgot Fast Lane was this week.
The Usos are winning that match or it'll have a fucked finish cos someone crashes it.
Heyman next....
Paul Heyman is the Universal Champion by the looks of it.
I know Heyman is good at it, but he talks way too much...
Roman's gotta come out now..
Ha, So we're meant to be getting Brock next week.
Heyman is so good at what he does.
Heyman has managed to make this title seem worth alot more than it did ten minutes ago.
HERE COMES ROMAN!!!!
I thought we were getting a show without Roman. Scarcity increases value. But then Roman did bang on about being there all the time unlike part time Brock.
Roman's gonna regret calling Brock a bitch so many times.
Next week on RAW - Brock and Roman brings the big fight!!!!!
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