Jake the Snakes RAW review

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RAW Review: Aug. 25, 2008

As Rod Sterling use to say, "You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension, a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You're moving into a land of both shadows and substance, of things and ideas. You've just crossed over into...The Twilight Zone."

Now we might be able to swallow this a bit easier the Sci-Fi channel- ah- properly placed after all. This is closer to Sci-Fi wrestling...

Just trying to call a spade a spade and hope this challenges all involved to change, improve or remember what your product should be.

Signs in audience for and against CM and Cena.

CM vs JBL
JBL must have had a fire built under his ass because he's working harder. Did you notice his headlock? Forearm turned inside which believe me, it makes it unpleasant on cheek or jaw. Ouch! CM got that boot, and I'm sure he didn't know it was coming but then again when does anyone know when yours is?
Always believed and am absolutely positive it's the right way you must know what's coming so you can get placed ready and prepared to put yourself in the right spot. One things for sure--I think the judges would say about even on blind stiff shots thrown. All things considered, this was a solid performance and surprise to have a real contest open the show instead of 10 minutes of verbal ga- ga. C.M., thanks for the DDT imitation poorly done even off top rope couldn't beat the guy with it. Am I just that much better? At least the DDT worked. Need a little work on bulldog too. Pretty good finish. Liked the referee showing some authority.
No one can say they aren't trying to push C.M. And believe me everyone has to respect and feel you could it with more matches like this one.

Adamle-with Cena news
I will write something on this later.
Kane deserves more than he gets.
Great interview and lighting gave that sinister effect. Kane heavy breathing would add to your insane character and sweating would enhance.

Primo Colon, where's this going? Shawn--too soon don't you think? Should have throttled Adamle when he mentioned your wife! Just my point of view. Still think the idea I suggested last week would have been spectacular but let's see where WWE takes this.

Kelly Kelly vs Glamazon (Breast Phoenix)
There's no way this will equal the titillating performance the champ gave us last week. We cam only hope!
Santino is the ultimate screw-up but doing his part great. Really wished they could put microphone on him to hear his banter. Then again belongs on Comedy show. For the most part that's what we get isn't it? Why Kelly though-must be the next lam to slaughter as Glamazon will get her revenge!
Yes indeed Hart & Perfect certainly classic. Damn sure better than all we are getting currently.

Charlito vs Primo Colon
Charlie Haas--good spot punching Primo when ref is backing him off. That's smart and heat is the benefit gained. Decent match but hard to take serious with Carlito imitation. People in stands don't understand why this happened. Just surprised, no baby blues on Charlito. Obviously folks, you get this when you've pissed off WWE and it's time to tear down the start off the wall. Chances are no Hall of Fame for Carlito. To confuse fans isn't good, but good and bad have nothing to do with this. Remember the Diesel and Razor imitations? AND DO YOU AGREE MY UNNAMED SMART MARK?

Shawn interview
One truth Shawn spoke of was his wife of 10 years has gotten tough out of necessity due to being married to him. Being married to any wrestler demands so much that no woman can imagine: the pain, sacrifice, loneliness, jealousy, anger, hopelessness she will have to endure. Children also get the shaft and benefits. Believe me, the downs are much, much greater than the upside.
Doing interview in ring cuts the seriousness down immensely. Should have had Shawn at home and Jericho live. Wow! They are going for the unsanctioned match at Unforgiven -rush-rush-rush. Time can be a friend, when used right. Jericho pouting sure looked funny. Goading can be an asset.

Duggan /Lawler vs Dibiase/Rhodes
People still love us old dinosaurs. Can you spell ENHANCEMENT. Didn't get near what you could have out of match. A little more time would have helped. It is what it is. Be sure and thank the men who did the favor. Cryme Tyme- at least not in ring facing them.
Silly White boys-Thieves, lets not go there..

Santino vs Kofi Kinston
Strange start by Kofi. My can he fly or what. Great uppercut, he shouldn't punch just do those they are great. The missed spot by Kofi starts the heat. People get with Kofi quickly. Started comeback and still sold the damage. Good spot for Glamazon to come down and good finish. Aftermath even better. Love conquers all. Look like Santino could have used a cigarette after the kisses. Still like this. Kofi lost in shuffle-I hope not. He is small but a breath of fresh air no less.

WWE in Denver at Democratic National Convention
It's wonderful WWE using the power to encourage all to vote and literally forcing the hand of the Presidential hopeful to address the 18 to 30 demographic the WWE controls. This also gets a lot of coverage and positive press. Where's TNA? Another thought maybe, Stephanie will be our first woman President, after all, this is Sci-fi - HHH, that would make you the first ______?

Adamle announcement-replacing Cena with Rey Mysterio which fits in with Kane angle. Will he appear later in Bastista vs Kane Match?

Two scrambled championship-wow-the champ can't get no respect and the decks stacked against him. All in all just cheapens the belt even more. Although when someone states they area 10 time world champion, just tells me that they lost it at least 9 times. Belts aren't necessary evil are they? For some, yes!

Kane vs Batista
The need to start slow and build the match was never more evident. Guys no one expects you to go warp speed except WWE possibly, but sometimes you have to buck the system to get desired result (a good match.) Nothing is worse than 2,300lb men out of gas. Come back from commercial with heat in progress-that's smart-gives fans some time to get into match. Great move Kane, going for knee. That makes sense and gets fans into it. Babyface must have sympathy from fans. The need of fans to keep their hero by cheering, clapping, and encouraging their man. It's what makes the whole world go round. Kane vicious and taking time to enhance evil character. Although hardest thing to do is work the legs as most don't like being down on back much. It's a lost art. Fans do get with the match though. When selling it must come from body part endangered. Face, hands and every breath. Great finish, just don't understand why it was wasted. For goodness sake, you finally do something smart and then immediately throw it out the window by stopping the selling and killing all that was worked for. Shame on all of you. Heat isn't a bad thing you know. It makes money and creates interest.

Show moved well yet lacked the crunch needed. They had the chance with last match but blew it when they didn't leave Batista laying. That would have created interest, doubt and put some serious heat on Kane. Seems these days they want to start the fire but douse it with water before the show is over.

Felt like Shawn/Jericho wasn't done as well as could have been, but in all fairness trying to keep up with previous vignettes and provided pieces would have been nearly impossible. Still hate the Jericho pouting.

Great to know Mysterio is on way back and will wait patiently for Kane match up. Believe me, Rey can make this match buyable and believable.

Now let's get down to brass tacks. Will give you something extra tomorrow as I am going to get real serious about the reason for the constant stream of injuries.

Before I leave you, I want to say thanks for the sign at ringside, saying "I'm here to see Jake the Snake." Got quite a good feeling and a big smile. It helps make the body not hurt quite so bad. By the way, did they come and take it away from you? Surely--it wasn't a WWE planted one. Yes they do that, WWE makes some and hands them out to be shown. So goodbye for now, and will leave you in a Sci-Fi way.

P.S. I got a sign, you didn't. Then again you must have a name for recognition, not to mention a career.
To quote Vincent Price.......
"Darkness Fall Across the Land
The Midnight Hour is Close at Hand
Creatures Crawl in Search of Blood
To Terroize Y'awl's Neighborhood
And Whosoever Shall be Found
Without the Soul for Getting Down
Must Stand and Face the Hounds of Hell
And Rot Inside a Corpse's Shell
The Foulest Stench is in the Air
The Funk of Forty Thousand Years
And Grizzly Ghouls from Every Tomb
Are Closing in to Seal Your Doom
And Though You Fight to Stay Alive
Your Body Starts to Shiver
For No Mere Mortal Can Resist
The Evil of the Thriller

Jake

Cheers for this Gaffer, hadn't had time to do a review past few week's but I will again. Got my bro round so ive been watching it with him, But hat off to Jake Roberts, I do like reading his review's, that one abit ago I posted on Heel was cracking, give's some pro perspective to it.

I have saw a few of his, it reminds me of yours at times MaFish, like they way you do it, far superior to anything you get from Spoiler sites, you should possibly send it in to see if it gets printed!

far superior alternative

Really good RAW review. The guy is really honest in his assessment of everything, sometimes I find the reviewers on spoiler sites are just marks creaming themselves over everything. Jake at least tells it like it is.

Cheers Gaffer, I was thinking bout doing it for Marty's Blog if he's still doing it, haven't seen him for day's though lol.

when you do tell him to get his arse over here

cheers for posting this review its the first ive read of jake the snake's, and it was a really good review nice to see an old pros view of todays wrestling

the last few times i saw him on raw he got beat up and even had jack daniels poured in him mouth to put him down to

gotta love the jake the snake...hes got a good attitude and cynicism in his reviews!! love it

i did like his matches in the 90´´s though his matches were fun to watch