The Many Themes of Raw

World Wrestling Entertainment wanted to step up the excitement and interest in the WWE programs. For a long time Monday Night Raw would have a celebrity be the special guest General Manager. A lot of big names were interested in hosting the longest weekly episonic show in history. People like Bob Barker, Jesse Ventura, Jeremy Piven, Shaquille O'neal, and Peewee Herman... just naming a few. However instead of special guest General managers Raw is having certain themes and stipulations on a weekly basis.

Over the past few months Monday Night Raw has held events that have themes or stipulations. The WWE universe has truly enjoyed watching the unpredictable action. Some of these themes include "WrestleMania Rematch Night", "Power To the People", and "Raw Roulette". The constant surprises have made Raw never have a dull moment. This incredible idea has certainly increased the number of viewers every week. All WWE fans are beginning to make sure they do not miss a single episode of Monday Night Raw, because they are aware that if they miss one they will miss lots of excitement and humor. I am enjoying how much the scripts have changed to keep World Wrestling Entertainment unpredictable. The constant returns and appearances by WWE legends like Shawn Michaels, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, and Bret Hart have also made the WWE fans curious... which gets them to tune in to The Score network for Raw every week.

Last night (Monday June 27th) Monday Night Raw aired live from Las Vegas, Nevada. This would give the WWE the idea to create another theme for the show... "Raw Roulette". This theme has been used many times over the last five years, it continues to be a hit. There is a wheel with all different kinds of matches and rules, whatever the wheel lands on will be the type of match the WWE superstars will compete in. Booker T did an incredible job being the host and spinning the wheel, he deserved the camera time to show he still has the humor and charisma to be successful in this business.

I thought the most exciting match of the night was the Tornado Tag Team match which consisted of Jack Swagger & The Miz vs Rey Mysterio & Alex Riley. The WWE fans don't see this type of match very often. "Tornado" tag team match means that you do not have to tag in your partner, all competitors are allowed to be in the ring at any time. All four superstars were very innovative and exciting with the stunts they pulled during the match. These WWE superstars did an outstanding job at keeping the audience unaware of who would eventually emerge victorious. After seeing how athletic and charismatic Alex Riley can be, I expect him to rise through the rankings almost as quick as John Cena did. A-Ry's punches look as real as they can get.

It's about time World Wrestling Entertainment gave Mark Henry an interesting storyline with some respectful, popular superstars like Big Show and Kane. Mark Henry has always had the build and charisma to be a dominant, destructive force in the WWE as an antagonist. Henry's character at this point is based on his lack of success in the WWE, he is furious and doesn't care about who he injures. I hope to see this storyline continue, but if it does I expect that Big Show will win the final match at the end of this exciting rivalry.

I wonder where John Morrisson has gone. Nobody has seen him since R-Truth assaulted him after a one on one match between the two superstars. Morrisson was right in the middle of the WWE Championship storyline and now he hasn't been on Raw in about a month. In my opinion there will be a shocking return within the next few weeks, and R-Truth will either have to face Morrisson or R-Truth will lose an important match due to interference by Morrisson. R-Truth has accepted a new character and storyline. His character is angry and slowly going insane. His character believes there are conspiracies taking place to prevent R-Truth from being successful in World Wrestling Entertainment. So from now on he will not play his music, show respect for the fans, or compete fairly. He is a changed man.

Written by: Tyler McMurter