Backstage reaction to Raw Promo *Raw Spoilers*

**Nemesis Enforcer** · 02-05-2006, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by www.Headlineplanet.com

Much of the WWE lockerroom was shocked with the content of Joey Styles’ promo on RAW, reports PWInsider.com.

While the bulk of the content, albeit with a different tone, has been addressed on WWE.com in past interviews with Styles, there was still a feeling of great surprise that the McMahons would allow Styles to deliver such a biting criticism of the WWE product.

The promo’s clearance has created optimism that WWE is committed to restoring the “true” ECW this summer.

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Originally Posted by www.headlineplanet.com

– According to PWInsider.com, Joey Styles penned the entire promo he delivered on last night’s show. The former “voice of ECW” submitted the script to the creative team and received approval. WWE management was reportedly happy with how it turned out.

So fingers crossed the old ECW may be back, must admit I was suprised too at his rant

Dickie Hyde · 02-05-2006, 07:54 PM

I was shocked too, and all of what he said had me thinking, "why the hell do i follow this product?" Well, the answer is, im a loyal fan I guess, and Triple H is there. But i wouldn't blame anyone from walking away... I hope they do ECW correctly...

Dickie

The Great Ahmar · 02-05-2006, 08:00 PM

I really liked that Promo and also felt like Dickie in that "Wht the hell do I fellow this product" but i still do for some reason!

I'm glad they let him come up with and went though with. It seemed to me that he was turning heel towards the end. Is that what they are going to do. ECW the heels? I doubt that very much.

horsemansmiler · 02-05-2006, 08:03 PM

Ecw wont be heel in the ecw fans eyes. Interesting to see if they go with audiance split or play them off as mega heels like the invasion angle

Brad · 02-05-2006, 08:20 PM

That promo was the best promo ever and was the only reason why I had the feeling after Raw that the Raw was very special. I am shocked too with how criticising the promo was, and to be honest at some points I thought it was a shoot, I mean at least it got over the real Joey Styles, and what was good though is that he brought real life smarky issues that are posted on the net everyday into a storyline. I loved every minute of it. I don't think they will put ECW as a heelish group as they know it can't be done, they know that the real product of ECW will never get a negative reaction as most WWE fans who are at the arenas loved ECW. However, with that promo and last year, I can see the ECW brand in storylines hating the WWE. I am not suprised that backstage were a bit uncomfortable with it but I am very suprised that the creative team were ok with it and I never saw it coming either.

poland74 · 02-05-2006, 08:31 PM

To the guys saying "made me wonder why I still follow this product" - Ok I can understand you might be pro wrestling fans like Joey was talking about and you prefer the wrestling matches to all the other stuff that goes on in WWE programming and to some degree I'd agree and say me to, although I do like the sports entertainment bit too but WWE has been "sports entertainment" for a very long time. The "boom" period of the late 90's which everyone still raves about now was still "sports entertainment" so if you've been womdering why you still watch WWE in it's current format, surely you have been wondering this for a longwhile? Maybe ever since you started watching?

**Nemesis Enforcer** · 02-05-2006, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by poland74

To the guys saying "made me wonder why I still follow this product" - Ok I can understand you might be pro wrestling fans like Joey was talking about and you prefer the wrestling matches to all the other stuff that goes on in WWE programming and to some degree I'd agree and say me to, although I do like the sports entertainment bit too but WWE has been "sports entertainment" for a very long time. The "boom" period of the late 90's which everyone still raves about now was still "sports entertainment" so if you've been womdering why you still watch WWE in it's current format, surely you have been wondering this for a longwhile? Maybe ever since you started watching?

Yeah it was still Sports Entertainment but it was alot less promo's and more action then today, that is my problem with it all.

I don't wonder why I still watch, I watch because I enjoy wrestling and have been a fan of WWF/E since I first watched a show in 1989, back then it was hardly any proming and just about all wrestling which is what I much prefer, but that won't stop me watching now as I just love wrestling

DOB · 02-05-2006, 09:02 PM

It was an excellent promo and if ECW is as "real" as joey's promo then maybe we are in for an interesting year.

Everything Joey said was right,the 'GOD' angle is patethic and is even worse than the Katie vick angle,Yes even worse than that patethic waste of time.

The fact that a wrestler who was one of the best characters in WWF is now tramautised by a date that he hears in his head is so stupid it's hard to believe,i'm suprised Styles didn't bring it up last night.

Joey was right on the ball WWE is in a slump right now and maybe ECW and real pro-wrestling will change it.

Lagwagon · 02-05-2006, 09:05 PM

Three words: Best Promo Ever!!!

Deviatic Trauma · 02-05-2006, 10:07 PM

That Promo reminded me alot of the old Pillman "shoots". It seemed very real and he said with a lot of passion, it's great words to hear heh........I think majority of fans agree with him and everything he said was true......I saw it on youtube

02-05-2006, 07:54 PM	#2
Dickie Hyde Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: London, England Age: 21 Posts: 2,105	I was shocked too, and all of what he said had me thinking, "why the hell do i follow this product?" Well, the answer is, im a loyal fan I guess, and Triple H is there. But i wouldn't blame anyone from walking away... I hope they do ECW correctly... Dickie __________________ ----> www.myspace.com/dickiehyde <---- *Triple H is what this business is all about* "WELL EXCUSE ME, IF I'M NOT AFRAID OF THE GUY, WHO'S ONE BIG MOVE IS PUMPING UP HIS REEBOKS!" --- Triple H to John Cena --- RAW --- I am in love with Stephanie McMahon's legs... mmm

02-05-2006, 08:03 PM	#4
horsemansmiler Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sunderland Age: 25 Posts: 601	Ecw wont be heel in the ecw fans eyes. Interesting to see if they go with audiance split or play them off as mega heels like the invasion angle __________________ OWWWW Have Mercy The 5th Horseman, I never made it on TV but i was just behind Flair

02-05-2006, 08:20 PM	#5
Brad Formerly Shawn_Michaels Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: WWE Headquarters Age: 21 Posts: 2,255	That promo was the best promo ever and was the only reason why I had the feeling after Raw that the Raw was very special. I am shocked too with how criticising the promo was, and to be honest at some points I thought it was a shoot, I mean at least it got over the real Joey Styles, and what was good though is that he brought real life smarky issues that are posted on the net everyday into a storyline. I loved every minute of it. I don't think they will put ECW as a heelish group as they know it can't be done, they know that the real product of ECW will never get a negative reaction as most WWE fans who are at the arenas loved ECW. However, with that promo and last year, I can see the ECW brand in storylines hating the WWE. I am not suprised that backstage were a bit uncomfortable with it but I am very suprised that the creative team were ok with it and I never saw it coming either. __________________ Shawn Michaels "The Greatest WWF Champion Of All Time" "The Icon" "The Heartbreak Kid" "The Showstopper" R.I.P. Eddie Guerrero, you will be missed by all wrestling fans and workers. TWO Member Of The Week 4/12/05

02-05-2006, 09:02 PM	#8
DOB Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cork,Ireland Age: 22 Posts: 868	It was an excellent promo and if ECW is as "real" as joey's promo then maybe we are in for an interesting year. Everything Joey said was right,the 'GOD' angle is patethic and is even worse than the Katie vick angle,Yes even worse than that patethic waste of time. The fact that a wrestler who was one of the best characters in WWF is now tramautised by a date that he hears in his head is so stupid it's hard to believe,i'm suprised Styles didn't bring it up last night. Joey was right on the ball WWE is in a slump right now and maybe ECW and real pro-wrestling will change it. __________________ My Favourite matches of 2008 1.Kurt Angle Vs Christian Cage-Against All Odds 2.Royal Rumble 3.Randy Orton Vs John Cena-No Way Out 4.Money In The Bank 2008 5.Edge Vs Undertaker-WrestleMania 6.Orton Vs HHH Vs John Cena-WrestleMania 7.Umaga Vs Y2J-RAW 14/4

02-05-2006, 10:07 PM	#10
Deviatic Trauma Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bilston England Age: 19 Posts: 80	That Promo reminded me alot of the old Pillman "shoots". It seemed very real and he said with a lot of passion, it's great words to hear heh........I think majority of fans agree with him and everything he said was true......I saw it on youtube __________________ "It's not the size of the fighter, but the size of the fight he will bring, all you can do is be ready"

02-05-2006, 08:00 PM	#3
The Great Ahmar Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,230	I really liked that Promo and also felt like Dickie in that "Wht the hell do I fellow this product" but i still do for some reason! I'm glad they let him come up with and went though with. It seemed to me that he was turning heel towards the end. Is that what they are going to do. ECW the heels? I doubt that very much.

02-05-2006, 08:31 PM	#6
poland74 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Runcorn, Cheshire Age: 30 Posts: 327	To the guys saying "made me wonder why I still follow this product" - Ok I can understand you might be pro wrestling fans like Joey was talking about and you prefer the wrestling matches to all the other stuff that goes on in WWE programming and to some degree I'd agree and say me to, although I do like the sports entertainment bit too but WWE has been "sports entertainment" for a very long time. The "boom" period of the late 90's which everyone still raves about now was still "sports entertainment" so if you've been womdering why you still watch WWE in it's current format, surely you have been wondering this for a longwhile? Maybe ever since you started watching?

02-05-2006, 09:05 PM	#9
Lagwagon Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 427	Three words: Best Promo Ever!!!

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