Ringside Review: Taking a look at the new ‘Raw’ roster

By Dandy Dave

After “Raw” and “Smackdown” this week, I’m very unsure of what happened!

Triple H goes to “Smackdown” for less than 24 hours, and Kurt Angle will not take off for up to 60 days so his neck can heal, but he will now be the GM of “Smackdown.”

Let’s look at the new-look “Raw” and “Smackdown” lineups.

First, “Raw.” GM Eric Bischoff will still have problems with Stone Cold Steve Austin. Triple H, Ric Flair and Batista will still work together, but look for Randy Orton to go off on his own.

Chris Jericho, Christian and Trish Stratus will have their three-way for a little longer. Nidia could also become a part of this storyline.

Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit will hold down the main event for at least a month.

The Rock will not be seen for over once a month, and copy that for Mick Foley.

Edge and Matt Hardy seem to be on a collision course, as do Kane and Rhyno.

Look for Tajiri and The Hurricane to be in matches with each other.

The girls will mix it up. Lita, Molly Holly, Gail Kim, Ivory , Jazz and Jacqueline all want Victoria’s belt.

The rest of “Raw’s” lineup is: Mark Henry, Scott Steiner, Lance Storm, Rosey, Shelton Benjamin, Stacy Keibler, Test, Chuck Palombo, Sylvain Grenier, Garrison Cade, Steven Richards, Rob Conway, A-Train, Jon Heidenreich, Rodney Mack, Chris Nowinski, Val Venis, Maven, Johnny Blaze and Tommy Dreamer.

Goldberg is listed as being on “Raw,” but has not yet re-signed.

Next week, we’ll look at “Smackdown” superstars.

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