Note: Of course, now the thing is miraculously working on it's own. Guess I can go on my rant and not worry about it.

Since I posted this on your wall, and it's relevant to this article, here's the actual clip from 2003 of Punk backstage with Lesnar. I think you'll find a couple other future world champions in the mix too (Specifically, Sheamus and Mr. Anderson)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxsHOL35GbE

Longest time in the Rumble: Miz (45:40)
Shortest time in the Rumble: Epico (0:11)
#2 Entrant: Alex Riley
Surprise Entrants: Jerry Lawler, Michael Cole, Booker T, Kharma, Jim Duggan, Road Dogg
"Almost eliminated... almost" spot: Kofi Kingston
Most Eliminations: Looks like it was Big Show (4)

FWIW if I had to guess, replaying the entire Kane/Ryder deal was likely to make up for the fact that the main event got cut short when Mark Henry re-injured himself. In fact...

"PWInsider.com is reporting that former World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry suffered what is believed to be a hyper-extended knee at this week's Smakcdown tapings. The injury occurred when Henry was throwing a punch, and his knee moved forward before he completely planted his foot. Henry had been working through a groin injury over the past few weeks.

The finish of Smackdown had to be changed on the fly due to the injury. Originally, Daniel Bryan was going to attack Big Show with a chair after Show got Henry down. Henry would then make a comeback, chokeslam Bryan and leave him in the ring. The show would of ended with Henry splashing Bryan, leaving his ability to defend his championship in doubt on Sunday."

Also, I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed Laurinaitis no-selling the fact he was about to have his skull caved in.

Did they actually establish that Truth would go in at 30? I got the impression that it was just the loser would be number 1.

That's right. It was for the World Tag Team Championship, after their year long WWE Tag Title reign

Somebody call my maaaama! Love the Earnest Miller gimmick, not sure how long term I'm going to like it on Brodus Clay. I'm starting to think that we waited this long for him to debut so he could learn the words of his song so he can sing along while dancing to the ring. Or perhaps for dance lessons. Absolutely love the old school fedora and Adidas gear. Not how I would've booked a guy like Brodus Clay, but highly entertaining nonetheless.

I HATED it. I was sitting on my couch chanting "Boring." I think I was more pissed off about the fact that it actually WAS Jericho than anything he did. I was hoping for WWE to swerve everybody. I didn't want the predictable outcome. Speaking of, the fire from under the ring thing has been done before. I saw it coming as soon as he came up from under the ring. I may have to buy "jadedwrestlingfan.com" because I think that's what this past Monday's RAW has made me into.

Personally, I find your answers to be the best. They're hilarious.

I said in a previous episode of BWF Radio that I thought they'd have Bryan actually win the title at WrestleMania, so that they could re-do the Benoit/Guerrero thing, so they can try to replace that visual. Of course, I also brought up the possibility of Bryan walking out of TLC with the title on this past Sunday's episode. That happened.

I very much enjoyed RAW. I'm a very happy WWE fan right now. I think all of the people with titles are the people that deserve to have them. Zack Ryder EARNED his US Championship. A year ago he wasn't being used at all, so he went out and made a name for himself. Daniel Bryan and CM Punk EARNED their championships by toiling in ROH and proving to everybody that they are some of the best wrestlers in the world. Hell, Punk took home 5 BWF awards yesterday including Wrestler of the Year.

I found myself smiling as RAW came to a close tonight. Hopefully I still will be by the next episode of BWF Radio on January 8th.