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**croco** · 07-24-2012, 03:06 AM

Self-awareness is a valuable trait. Punk was on the verge of getting stale, the change was needed.

Can't believe though that Austin wasn't part of the show. Must have been something extremely unpleasant going on behind the scenes for him not to be there. Or maybe he just didn't want to share the spotlight with so many others.

Still, it was a very good show overall.

UD40 · 07-24-2012, 06:04 AM

Idk what Taker was wearing last night, but he looked like a character straight out of Skyrim.

**Headliner** · 07-24-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by croco

Self-awareness is a valuable trait. Punk was on the verge of getting stale, the change was needed.

Can't believe though that Austin wasn't part of the show. Must have been something extremely unpleasant going on behind the scenes for him not to be there. Or maybe he just didn't want to share the spotlight with so many others.

Still, it was a very good show overall.

He's filming a movie.

**Basel** · 07-24-2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by UD40

Idk what Taker was wearing last night, but he looked like a character straight out of Skyrim.

That's what he wore at WM, too. Looked like Shredder to me.

FSH · 07-24-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Headliner

He's filming a movie.

He is filming Grown Up 2. And he doesnt even have that big of a part...It pretty lame they couldnt work something out with the movie to fly him into celebrate the show that he is probably the main reason it made it to 1000 episodes

**Headliner** · 07-24-2012, 09:36 AM

Now the story is that he had knee surgery weeks prior:

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On July 23, 2012 WWE celebrated the 1,oooth episode of Monday Night Raw. I watched the show from my home in Los Angeles. After watching the show, I got on my Twitter account, @steveaustinBSR, to read responses to the show. There were many people blaming Vince McMahon and the WWE for not having SCSA on the show. And there were some folks who had some very negative things to say about me, personally.

The reason I did not attend RAW 1,000 was because I underwent a major knee surgery on my left knee on July 2, 2012. Dr. Neal ElAttrache of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, CA performed the surgery.

The surgery was a complete success. I am currently three weeks post op. I began physical therapy a few days ago. I had a world class surgeon and a great medical team working on me. I am now working with a top notch PT team. I am still on crutches and will probably lose the crutches in another week. Then I will be in a custom knee brace much like the braces I wore in the ring for 9-12 weeks.

STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN IS A 100% ASS KICKING MACHINE. There was no way I was going to limp down the ramp on crutches for RAW 1,000. It was time to get my knee fixed. The decision to no-show RAW 1,000 was made by me and no one else. I have always taken pride in making my shots and have never faked an injury or illness. Pro Wrestling is a tough game and it was time to pay the piper for some of the damage I incurred in the ring. No gripes. No complaints.

To the fans that were hoping to see SCSA, I’m sorry I missed the show. I would have loved to be there under different circumstances. I normally keep my personal business to myself, but due to feedback and incorrect speculation, I have posted this blog and given the 411 on why I was not at RAW 1,000.

I will post more blogs about my PT and recovery soon.

Steve Austin

http://brokenskullranch.com/archives/1142

**Basel** · 07-24-2012, 09:40 AM

Good to hear the reason from the man himself.

**RollWithEm** · 07-24-2012, 09:44 AM

I guess that settles that.

**croco** · 07-24-2012, 09:51 AM

Yeah, that makes sense. Thanks for posting it.

**Basel** · 07-24-2012, 09:54 AM

Any word on why Edge wasn't there?

FSH · 07-24-2012, 10:26 AM

great article up on Bleacher about if Punk really turned Heel or not

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...cking-the-rock

FSH · 07-24-2012, 03:56 PM

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- Last night's episode of Raw was significantly up, with the full three hours pulling in a 3.84 rating with 6.02 million viewers. The regular two-hour portion did a 4.02 rating with 6.31 million viewers. This is the first time an episode did over a 4.0 rating for the two-hour period since April 13, 2009, the show two weeks after WrestleMania 25. It's also the first time the show has averaged over six million viewers since the commercial-free episode in June of 2009.

The show kicked off with a strong 5.44 million viewers in the first hour, the most viewers for a single hour of Raw since May 23, 2011. The show then rose to 6.32 million viewers in hour two, and stayed even with 6.30 million in the final hour. Obviously, WWE has to be very happy about these numbers.

Im betting Vince is happy today

**Knick Killer** · 07-24-2012, 04:02 PM

Trying to round up some buddies to go down to Phoenix in January for the Royal Rumble. That would be awesome.

XxIrvingxX · 07-24-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FSH

Im betting Vince is happy today

Those are some damn good numbers right there, especially when you consider how low the ratings have been for them this year so far.

**Knick Killer** · 07-24-2012, 10:46 PM

Yup me and 4 buddies are going to Phoenix for the Rumble. Just bought the tickets...**** I'm so jacked!

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croco -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany Age: 26 Posts: 19,382 Rep Power: 20019075	Re: Monday Night Raw [1000th Episode - 07/23/12] Self-awareness is a valuable trait. Punk was on the verge of getting stale, the change was needed. Can't believe though that Austin wasn't part of the show. Must have been something extremely unpleasant going on behind the scenes for him not to be there. Or maybe he just didn't want to share the spotlight with so many others. Still, it was a very good show overall.

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croco -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany Age: 26 Posts: 19,382 Rep Power: 20019075	Re: Monday Night Raw [1000th Episode - 07/23/12] Yeah, that makes sense. Thanks for posting it.

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