RAW LIVE and Discussion Thread - Feb 18th, 2013

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Tonight's WWE RAW takes place from the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana with the fallout from Elimination Chamber.

No matches have been announced for tonight but there's a rumored celebration with The Rock with a marching band and Mardi Gras parade floats. Another likely segment for tonight is Vince McMahon revealing his punishment for Paul Heyman after allowing Heyman to have the stipulation for CM Punk vs. The Rock. Ryback and John Cena vs. Punk and Dolph Ziggler is being advertised locally for tonight.

* The fallout from Rock vs. CM Punk and the beginning to the Rock vs. John Cena rematch build.

* There may be some sort of Mardi Gras celebration for The Rock but that is not confirmed as of this writing.

* Speaking of The Rock, this will be his last appearance for the next two weeks.

* Jack Swagger will be delivering his own State of the Union Address after winning the Elimination Chamber match to earn a World Title shot at WrestleMania.

* Tonight is Chris Jericho’s last TV appearance for a few weeks before traveling to Australia to tour with Fozzy.

* The dark match main event will be John Cena & Ryback vs. C.M. Punk & Dolph Ziggler

WWE is focusing on the following points for tonight's show:

* What will CM Punk do to get back to the top?

* How will Ryback respond to getting pinned by The Shield?

* How will Jack Swagger kick off his WrestleMania journey?

* Will Dolph Ziggler look to cash in before WrestleMania?

* Who wants the victory more in the biggest rematch in history - The Rock or John Cena?