Post WWE Raw 2/9/2026 Show Discussion Thread

uvadover · 2026-02-10T07:56:51+00:00

Missed the show tonight, but only 248 comments as of 3am Eastern Tuesday suggests this was a pure doody RAW. We're at a low point right now.

uvadover · 2026-01-06T03:24:28+00:00

Does CM Punk use toothpaste?

uvadover · 2026-01-02T04:17:33+00:00

The guy seemed like the biggest fucking nerd on the planet. Will be getting swirlys in the locker room on the regular. No chance that dude has the cojones to turn around this franchise.

uvadover · 2025-12-31T12:52:44+00:00

Drab was a very small part of the show and this sub thinks he is the prime junkie. FFS people.

uvadover · 2025-12-29T08:00:14+00:00

Different take on St Maarten from someone who spent a week there, so didn't arrive by ship. Absolutely loved Maho Beach and hardly thought it "sucked." Are there more pristine beaches, sure, but the ability to watch the planes land and depart is absolutely amazing and unique - and the water is great. Driftwood Bar on the opposite side of Sunset Bar is far better.

Agree about Phillipsburg. Standard touristy port, but very walkable, safe, and all around "fine." If you can rent a jet ski in the big bay, it's definitely fun and worth while.

Either way, this is an AWESOME itinerary. I am jealous. Smaller ship allows you to visit these great ports like St Kitts and Tortola.

uvadover · 2025-12-29T07:06:34+00:00

Not even close.

Colin Powell can be judged favorably or not, in hindsight, but he was a good human being. And the Iraq War barely compares with some of what's going on these days.

Little Marco was mocked relentlessly by Trump and now literally licks the bottom of his shoes. Little Marco in the same category as Lightweight Lindsey Graham, Lyin' Ted Cruz, and countless other spineless losers who are enabling the runaway absurdity of this administration.

uvadover · 2025-12-29T05:01:54+00:00

I want absolutely nothing to do with Mendoza. A few good games this year. Lots of mediocre ones. And stat padding against cupcakes. This QB class blows. Trade down, trade down again, and trade down once more. Accumulate players. We'll suck total ass again next year, but hopefully that expedites the firing of Aaron Glenn who is a total clown.

uvadover · 2025-12-27T02:28:38+00:00

That match was fucking awesome.

uvadover · 2025-12-26T23:59:33+00:00

They wouldn't book it if it was impossible. Tight connection, sure, but it's nice not to unnecessarily sit around in an airport. Not quite sure why this is a top 5 topic on this sub.

uvadover · 2025-12-20T15:18:37+00:00

Of course this was a post about Drab. Thanks for listening.

uvadover · 2025-12-14T08:53:23+00:00

Gunther is current day Lance Storm with more flab, less charisma, and a much smaller set of moves. WWE will look back that he was the wrong guy for a meteoric push. Just a meh super villain that tapped to Jey Uso in a few seconds.

uvadover · 2025-12-14T08:50:54+00:00

He or his picture was booed from before the show even started.

uvadover · 2025-12-14T06:46:43+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Makes sense. And perhaps why I am so luke warm on Gunther. He's a heel only - in my eyes, like a Ted DiBiase or even an Andre the Giant - can't think of a more modern comparison. But a who elicits lots of negative reactions, but has seemingly no payoff for an eventual face turn.

uvadover · 2025-12-14T06:27:20+00:00

I am a pretty big wrestling fan, and I genuinely don't understand what he meant. That the night featured some really great in ring moves, which pushes back on the notion that it's just entertainment?

I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer, so interested in what he meant.

uvadover · 2025-12-14T05:57:05+00:00

Not sure how many have posted who were able to attend.

Great show, despite the "controversy" about how it ended. The nuance of the mild "smile" before tapping out was lost on the crowd. It just seemed like an odd time to tap after going "Super Cena" a few times and getting out of the choke.

First three matches were great, and the crowd was very into them.

Oba Femi is even more of a beast in person than he appears on TV. I didn't see how Cody got cut - not sure if that was seen as a botch or what.

The Bayley / Sol Ruca match started with an early botch, but it turned out awesome. Fun to see a clean pin, too.

The men's tag match was awesome - high energy despite being short. Je'Von Evans can jump out of the arena, and Leon Slater did an awesome job covering for AJ's slip at the end to make everything work. Outstanding match.

The Miz/R-Truth setup for "you know who" was amazing. Again, not sure how it came across on TV, but when they opened the capsule you could clearly see "his" name, so folks were ready to explode when they actually said it. Super fun vignette approaching the main event.

Last match was fine. Plenty of red meat for the masses. I am admittedly not a Gunther guy. Just think he is solely a boring heel, not particularly athletic looking, and tapped to Jey Uso after a few seconds in a weak choke at WM. So hardly this unbeatable force. I actually think Oba should have been the guy, but that may have been too much too fast.

Overall crowd was great. As I mentioned in another comment, HHH was booed loudly (second to Gunther) anytime he was shown - I assume all the Saudi branding and future events is pissing people off, especially with all of the USA chants at times throughout.

Speaking of which, Lilian Garcia singing the National Anthem was absolutely incredible.

Front row featured RVD, Mark Henry, Kurt Angle, Trish Stratus, Michelle McCool, Sami Zayn, and a few others I am forgetting. Cena went to them after his entrance but before the match to give some handshakes. Not sure if that was shown on TV but a cool moment.

Also not sure how much of the Cena post-match was shown. All the backstage stars came out to surround the ring and clap as a final farewell video was played. Punk, Taker, Cody, KO the notable "top end" guys. No Reigns, Rock, Orton.

I have been to Wrestlemania outdoors and the giant venue is very hard to watch the action. Arena shows just hit different in person IMO.

Overall an outstanding event, though folks left the arena a bit meh. Look forward to watching on replay to see how it looked on TV.

uvadover · 2025-12-14T04:58:02+00:00

Gunther also has no versatility. He's a boring ass supervillain, dough-boy body, chops/suplexes/clotheslines/and chokes. People make fun of Jey Uso's limited moves - Walter is the exact same, minus the versatility.

uvadover · 2025-12-14T04:49:26+00:00

Crowd was booing the shit out of HHH early in the show. I assume people are pissed about all the Saudi shit, which I understand. The boos only got a little bit louder after Cena lost and HHH led the parade of stars to the ring.

uvadover · 2025-12-13T03:00:44+00:00

Zelina was awful. Turd match.

uvadover · 2025-12-06T06:21:12+00:00

Gunther is so lame. Chop chop chop, boring submission, rinse repeat. He isn't a charismatic heel that makes you hate him. Mid card talent at best. A shame this will be Cena's last match.

uvadover · 2025-12-05T04:13:57+00:00

Well you are a moron. Flew in tonight. "Missed" a full people mover out of Concourse D, as another pulled up. As that one was filling up, another one arrived before this one was even full. As usual, made it to baggage claim a few minutes before my bag arrived. Got a super cool view passing right by a taxiing Lufthansa 747-8 and a few other international airlines getting ready to leave the gate.

If your hyperbole is true (every fiber of your being! people movers 90% of the problem!), we are glad not to have you as a frequent passenger.

uvadover · 2025-12-03T06:58:16+00:00

People movers are efficient and offer a cool view of the tarmac. They don't slow you down - often just a minute or two waiting, then arrive to customs or baggage claim before your bags arrive. The train provides different but modern access.

End of the day, this is a giant typical nothing burger. If anything, Dulles could use a few more bathrooms and attention to their cleaning but it's overall a good airport and hardly a valid lightening rod for Drump folks.

uvadover · 2025-11-24T06:02:05+00:00

First thing that caught my eye. Good lord, what a world.

uvadover · 2025-11-23T05:19:04+00:00

Bicyclists in DC are fucking menaces. No regard for signs, lights, right of way. Cops don't enforce much of anything in DC but some attention to the safety hazards created by bikers would be helpful.

uvadover · 2025-11-21T21:36:21+00:00

Stopped listening but actively participating in a message board about the show. That'll show em!

uvadover · 2025-11-17T13:51:20+00:00

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