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ULTIMATE WARRIOR TRIBUTE: WWE RAW PRE-GAME SHOW REPORT

By Mike Johnson on 2014-04-14 19:42:36
The WWE Raw Pre-Game Show opened with a graphic in memory of The Ultimate Warrior.

A solemn Josh Mathews noted that last week they learned of the tragic passing of The Ultimate Warrior following his appearance at the WWE Hall of Fame. Booker T said Warrior was outspoken, sometimes too outspoken and said he was an interesting character. Sgt. Slaughter said that he was happy they had a chance to speak at Wrestlemania 30 to discuss what they went through 18 years ago. He said that he’s sorry Warrior left so soon and said God must have needed “The Ultimate Angel” but he’s happy he received a WWE Hall of Fame ring before he passed away. Matthews said that Warrior wouldn’t want us to mourn him but to celebrate life. He said the Warrior will truly live forever.

They then showed the Raw Pre-Show opening.

The panel was far more upbeat and in pitch mode when they returned. They talked about Daniel Bryan winning the WWE World Heavyweight champion and whether the Authority’s power has begun to unravel. They aired a video feature on Bryan’s win and last week’s Raw.

The panel discussed Triple H’s reaction to everything and that The Shield is now poised to battle The Authority.

They went to the ring, where WWE Intercontinental champion Big E. worked over Titus O’Neal and scored the pin with the Big Ending.

They announced the Intercontinental contenders tournament with eight men competing. They noted that the tournament was happening because Christian was the top contender a month ago but is out injured.

They aired a Legends House preview.

They aired video footage of John Cena's win over Bray Wyatt, then showed Wyatt's awesome promo from this past Friday's Smackdown.

The panel discussed whether Cena's "dark side" was going to have to finally be revealed as their rivalry goes deeper. Behind the panel, 3MB vs. Los Matadores prepared to face off in the ring.

Renee Young interviewed WWE Divas champion Paige and asked her about preparing for her first title defense on Raw. She said that she's somewhat been here before on a smaller scale as she was the first NXT Women's champion. She seemed nervous, which she sort of admitted by saying she was so excited that she couldn't speak straight and said she was so happy, she couldn't stop smiling and said to bring everyone on.

The panel discussed her win. Sgt. Slaughter compared her win to the 1-2-3 Kid beating Razor Ramon.

They ran an Adam Rose preview.

They discussed the IC title contender's tournament. Josh Mathews noted that Cesaro has to be the favorite after winning the Andre the Giant Battle Roysl.

Renee Young interviewed WWE Intercontinental champ Big E. Langston said the tournament is the biggest threat to his title so far. He said there are guys who have been at the top and it's his biggest challenge yet. He also made a bunch of really bad, scripted jokes. That was lame.

In the background, we could hear that Los Matadores were victorious. That was it for the Pre-Game.

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