Quick TV Thoughts

WWE: RAW May 2, 2011

- I really enjoyed this show. Rock is always great and his addition to RAW really made this show fun. Dude sure does sweat.

- The clips from the Sept 13, 2001 SD show really hit me emotionally. That was such a memorable, incredible night. I'm not even an American and I got so emotional when I stood on that stage in Houston that night, listening to Lilian belt out the most amazing version of the US National Anthem I've ever heard. I was so glad she was brought back to do it again.

- So far I'm really enjoying the R-Truth - John Morrison deal. That very first promo was a struggle but since then it's been good and for my money the most interesting R Truth has been in WWE.

- While I don't like World Title matches on TV for free, I thought this was a solid match with good drama and really worked to keep Miz strong after losing the title. I did think they screwed up the finish by waiting too long for the ref to see the title belt. With Riley already in the ring it would have made more sense for the ref to assume Riley brought the belt into the ring after the match to award Miz his Title, than to decide Miz must have cheated and reverse the decision.

- I really liked Kharma, her entrance music and video was awesome and I am already more interested in Kharma than anything they've done with the Divas in years. I'm looking forward to seeing Kharma work with Beth, Natalya, and Gail. Three great possibilities.

- Not a big Mason Ryan fan. Sure had one hell of a tan though.

- I think the entire show also benefited greatly from Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler calling the show once they got rid of Cole. JR is still the best in the business and he and Lawler just make the show better.