Powell Editorials WWE Raw Hitlist: Stephanie McMahon takes the RKO, Triple H runs out to save her, Edge and John Cena, Roddy Piper delivers his best promo in ages, Shane McMahon beats up Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio vs. Mike Knox By Jason Powell Feb 17, 2009 - 12:02 PM Email This Article | Printer Friendly Page Send Us News & Results | Back to Main Listing Dot Net Members are currently listening to a Member Exclusive Audio recap of the WWE Raw show with my commentary on the likely WrestleMania 25 matchups. To gain instant access to this audio and all the perks of Dot Net Membership for only $5 per month, visit the Dot Net Members' Signup Page. WWE Raw Hits Triple H and Randy Orton: The slow build with Orton taking out McMahon family members before finally giving Steph the RKO that brought out Hunter was great. Orton plays the unstable role to perfection and I've come around on the remorse he shows afterward, as an industry source pointed out that the fans would be more likely to cheer him if he stood over his victims with no sign of regret in a Stone Cold-like manner. I just hope Hunter gives Orton more offense than Shane McMahon did. Roddy Piper and Chris Jericho: This was the best Piper promo in years. We usually get the rambling maniac Roddy, but he slowed down for a change and delivered a heartfelt promo. Piper was sympathetic and believable, and Jericho came across like the biggest heel on the show when he kicked him in the leg and then told him to crawl for his respect. Awesome segment. My favorite of the night. Edge and John Cena: Great promo from Edge with the hilarious finger pointing at the individual fans. His line to the young fan at ringside growing up and being wrong was priceless. I was even more impressed with the way Cena handled his promo. He didn't cry about the way Edge won the title, and the lines he delivered after spinning Edge around were fantastic. WWE has done a terrific job with Cena. The young fans and women still love him, and they've made it much easier for the young male fans to cheer for him by cutting out the too cute routine. Rey Mysterio vs. Mike Knox: Knox looked like a badass for the bulk of the match only to have Rey score the pin out of nowhere. I liked the way the announcers sold it by acting surprised that Rey managed to pull out another win in that manner. Mysterio got the win, but Knox didn't come out of the match any weaker. Jamie Noble: God bless Liberace's talented soul. I don't even know why that line cracked me up, but I laughed out loud. Am I the only person who would love to see a Noble vs. Santino Marella feud just for the promos? WWE Raw Misses Shane McMahon: The punt kick to the head couldn't have come quickly enough. It was sickening to watch him once again dominate a fight with one of the top stars of the company. Some viewers can suspend their disbelief for Shane, but I just can't do it. I've groaned every time he's beaten up a member of Legacy, and watching him get the better of Orton in last night's fight was stomach turning. Fortunately, Orton is so over that he can overcome the latest McMahon masturbation moment. Christian hype: He was featured in two commercials, but I thought WWE would do more to hype his return. It just felt like an ordinary Melina vs. Beth Phoenix: Why won't they just let the better divas wrestle? HELP SUPPORT DOT NET! BECOME A MEMBER AT OUR CHARTER RATE OF JUST $5 A MONTH - GET THE FIRST LOOK AT EXCLUSIVE INSIDER DOT NET NEWS, TONS OF EXCLUSIVE AUDIO SHOWS, MESSAGE BOARD ACCESS, START YOUR OWN BLOG, AD-FREE MAIN LISTING: SIGN ME UP (or MORE INFO) GOT AN IPHONE OR IPOD TOUCH? THEN BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD OUR NEW FREE iPhone APP: (click here!) 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Styles vs. Daniels vs. Samoa Joe, Team 3D vs. Matt Morgan and Hernandez, Tara vs. Hamada WWE Raw Hitlist: Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne host Raw, Chris Jericho vs. John Cena vs. Big Show, Sheamus destroys Jamie Noble, The Miz vs. Evan Bourne, vintage Michael Cole Powell's TNA Impact Hitlist: Hulk Hogan footage, Desmond Wolfe vs. Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe has a brain, Eric Young renames the toy belt, Matt Morgan vs. Rhino, World Elite get new warmup gear, Team 3D vs. Motor City Machine Guns WWE Raw Hitlist: John Cena vs. Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels announced for Survivor Series, Kofi Kingston shines, John Cena makes Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes look like losers, Hornswoggle can't read WWE Bragging Rights Hitlist: John Cena vs. Randy Orton in an Iron Man match, Undertaker vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Batista vs. C.M. Punk four-way, Raw vs. Smackdown tag match, The Miz vs. John Morrison Powell's TNA Bound For Glory Hitlist: A.J. Styles vs. Sting for the TNA Title, Kurt Angle vs. Matt Morgan, Ultimate X match, Mick Foley vs. Abyss, Bobby Lashley vs. Samoa Joe, ODB vs. Tara vs. Awesome Kong