Tha Raw Report: Hot Rod

So this week Rodney the Piper was teased as the anonymous General Manager of "Raw." As long as they keep teasing a different person it'll be great. Hopefully they don't drop the teases. That wouldn't make sense to do, but, we've watched the E long enough to know that it's possible.

The Nexus angle is great. I like the way they continue to change things up with the non-Nexus guys. Even after the attempted attack earlier in the night I'm sure many expected Sheamus to attack Cena. He didn't so some walked away surprised which isn't bad.

I will give both John Cena and the Double Double E credit for what they're doing with him right now. They've done several things to get Cena over with the "smart" audience. His reaction live is still mixed, but he's becoming more, something. I don't know if believable is the word to use or not. Maybe.

Cena's promo's directed against the Nexus are much better than his normal "I'm a stand up comedian," junk. He still throws in his humor, but sometimes it's ok. Not if the whole shtick is his "bologna, fudge and mustard," it's screwed.

I think that adding the Diva's match with Alicia Fox and Eve to the MitB PPV is a pretty good idea. They're both better than several of their alternatives, plus Eve can give the division that whole trained by the Gracie's spark. Alicia can work pretty good, and well, look at her.

I'm actually intrigued by the Hart/Uso dynamic. It's all going together nicely and if the E wanted to they could drag this thing out for quite some time. Tamina and Nattie could probably put on some matches that would rival what the top Diva's are doing.

There is a possibility that the Ted DiBiase and John Morrison can be the show stealing feud if they are allowed to run with it. Many have been saying for quite a while that it's time to push the younger guys with real talent. This is a golden opportunity.

So R-Truth's replacement in the Money in the Bank ladder match is Mark Henry. I can deal with that actually. Speaking of the Money in the Bank ladder match the RKO out of the shooting star press was O-tastic. Literally. First stand up pop I've given since Mania.

Looking at the guys in the ladder match it isn't easy to pick a guy who needs it or deserves it more than any of the others. I have resigned myself to the fact that it'll be Edge or Orton with Jericho having an outside chance. Of the other five I'd honestly have to say Miz should win. He'd be a solid heel champion.

If I had to go with a face John Morrison would be my pick. I'm not into the character as much when he's a face, but I think he could make it work. If Morrison were a heel he'd be without a doubt the guy I'd want to see go over. We'll find out in six days though.

What I want to ask though is will anyone be disappointed either way? If a former champ wins or if a fresher face goes over? It's actually a great match because it brings up the question, will the belt make the worker of the worker make the belt? Sorry Vince, I meant to say championship.

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