|
Post by MrPerfect25 on Aug 19, 2013 18:16:01 GMT -5
I don't do it often, or maybe enough. But, it looked as though the WWE was going to again try and make the IC title picture more relevant. I love Curtis Axel and he seems to be doing a good job/going over well as a heel. Then there's no IC title match at Summerslam, arguably their 2nd biggest ppv of the year. So bogus, I don't understand. Then for as over as the Shield is, no tag title match? Even if the tag champs were 2 guys dressed as cupcakes, the champs have to be on the show. And the US title on the preshow wasn't even good enough. This is getting ridiculous. If it wasn't for collecting, I may not even watch this hot garbage.
Is this the first ppv in WWE/WWF history where the Intercontinental and Tag Team championships weren't defended?
Sorry if this has already been covered/discussed in other threads. I was out of town all weekend.
|
|
Arthur Speaks
Main Eventer
Writer
Joined on: Aug 9, 2012 11:42:20 GMT -5
Posts: 1,726
|
Post by Arthur Speaks on Aug 19, 2013 18:34:15 GMT -5
No, it definitely isn't. It wouldn't make any sense to have the Intercontinental and WWE Tag Team Championships on the line with Night Of Champions next month. WWE already screwed it up once by having every title defended at Payback; they don't need to go that route a second time.
|
|
|
Post by MrPerfect25 on Aug 19, 2013 18:41:13 GMT -5
Well they used to it. There's no emphasis on any of these belts anymore. Zero
|
|
Deleted
Joined on: May 12, 2024 23:25:51 GMT -5
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2013 18:45:30 GMT -5
I think there is more emphasis on the IC title than there has been in years. Even during the Attitude Era it just seemed like a stepping stone for the bigger picture. I like how WWE is making any singles titles seem like a bigger accomplishment like when Big Show held the IC title. He is a former World Heavy Weight and WWE champion and back in the day that wouldn't of been in his cross-hairs at all. Also you had RVD going for the US title and his is extremely decorated.
|
|
RollinsFan44
Main Eventer
12 UK Classifieds Refs.
Joined on: Feb 27, 2013 13:05:53 GMT -5
Posts: 4,160
|
Post by RollinsFan44 on Aug 19, 2013 18:49:00 GMT -5
I hate the fac in the early to mid 90s the Intercontinental Title was a huge belt(Of course not as big as the World championship) and when it changed hands it was big news. Now it means nothing and isn't even on the SummerSlam card. Bulldog v Bret in the Wembely Stadium for the Intercontinental is a god damn SummerSlam classic!
|
|
|
Post by MrPerfect25 on Aug 19, 2013 18:59:42 GMT -5
Right. Bulldog/Bret, Piper/Bret and Perfect/Bret for the IC belt are 3 of the greatest matches of all time. And 2 are on the all time Summerslam list. And saying during the AE, or even the classic era, that the IC belt was nothing but a stepping stone......umm yeah, that is exactly what it was and kind of the point.
|
|
|
Post by Yambag Jones on Aug 19, 2013 19:05:41 GMT -5
I don't think the IC title can do much with Axel as a heel. I think he'd be a stellar face!
|
|
|
Post by Flair Forever on Aug 19, 2013 19:24:23 GMT -5
And yet - Lesnar VS. Punk was absolutely AMAZING.... and no title was on the line, only honor, really... I'd just like to add that this thread is being brought to you by Doritos Jacked.... Sandow VS Rhodes was also pretty good, and again - no title on the line. I'm okay with titles not being on the line if there are better feuds that don't involve the current champions.... but you're right, they should involve the titles (or title-holders) into the more compelling feuds.... they have to find the right mix.
|
|
|
Post by BCizzle on Aug 19, 2013 23:17:08 GMT -5
Remember, back in the day there was just the WWF title, the IC belt, and the tag titles. Now have six different titles instead of three (and their used to be more.) I think it would be great if they made the titles mean more (and had a better tag division and women's division, etc, same old story). At least they had two titles defended, three if you count the pre-show, it could have been worse!
|
|
Arthur Speaks
Main Eventer
Writer
Joined on: Aug 9, 2012 11:42:20 GMT -5
Posts: 1,726
|
Post by Arthur Speaks on Aug 19, 2013 23:26:01 GMT -5
Remember, back in the day there was just the WWF title, the IC belt, and the tag titles. Now have six different titles instead of three (and their used to be more.) I think it would be great if they made the titles mean more (and had a better tag division and women's division, etc, same old story). At least they had two titles defended, three if you count the pre-show, it could have been worse! This is what makes me pissed that the Brand Extension is no more. Titles meant more when they were exclusive to RAW or SmackDown.
|
|
|
Post by Next Man’s Knowing Rock on Aug 19, 2013 23:30:09 GMT -5
Is this the first ppv in WWE/WWF history where the Intercontinental and Tag Team championships weren't defended? Is that a serious question? If it is, then no. It's not the first PPV where the Intercontinental and tag team championships weren't defended. Not by a long shot. It's not even the first this year.
|
|
Deleted
Joined on: May 12, 2024 23:25:51 GMT -5
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2013 2:15:42 GMT -5
Is this the first ppv in WWE/WWF history where the Intercontinental and Tag Team championships weren't defended? Is that a serious question? If it is, then no. It's not the first PPV where the Intercontinental and tag team championships weren't defended. Not by a long shot. It's not even the first this year. I was about to say that.
|
|
|
Post by ¡Twist Of Lime Green Jello! on Aug 20, 2013 2:24:54 GMT -5
Overreacting at its finest, Summerslam was a brilliant PPV.
|
|
|
Post by MrPerfect25 on Aug 20, 2013 6:24:47 GMT -5
Is this the first ppv in WWE/WWF history where the Intercontinental and Tag Team championships weren't defended? Is that a serious question? If it is, then no. It's not the first PPV where the Intercontinental and tag team championships weren't defended. Not by a long shot. It's not even the first this year. Yeah it was a serious question. Besides Survivor Series, find me another one. Where NEITHER of them were defended. And w/o looking, it is def the first time this year.
|
|
|
Post by MrPerfect25 on Aug 20, 2013 6:25:33 GMT -5
Overreacting at its finest, Summerslam was a brilliant PPV. No, no it wasn't. It was very good. But these days, mediocrity is brilliant.
|
|
Dante, The Voc
Main Eventer
If I'm not online, I'm on the toilet
Joined on: Dec 5, 2010 9:48:02 GMT -5
Posts: 1,374
|
Post by Dante, The Voc on Aug 20, 2013 7:16:41 GMT -5
Is that a serious question? If it is, then no. It's not the first PPV where the Intercontinental and tag team championships weren't defended. Not by a long shot. It's not even the first this year. Yeah it was a serious question. Besides Survivor Series, find me another one. Where NEITHER of them were defended. And w/o looking, it is def the first time this year. Elimination Chamber? The problem is the fact that we have a PPV dedicated to title matches. It's a great concept, no doubt, but it feels like the only time midcard titles get defended is on that show.
|
|
PenguinDeluxe
Main Eventer
20 Refs and Counting
Joined on: Dec 19, 2006 21:22:54 GMT -5
Posts: 4,932
|
Post by PenguinDeluxe on Aug 20, 2013 7:37:40 GMT -5
Heck, neither were defended at WrestleMania 21 if I remember correctly.
|
|
Deleted
Joined on: May 12, 2024 23:25:51 GMT -5
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2013 7:44:40 GMT -5
There is no need for a US and IC title.
They need to be merged and more emphasis can be placed on just that one belt.
|
|
|
Post by Next Man’s Knowing Rock on Aug 20, 2013 8:50:47 GMT -5
Yeah it was a serious question. Besides Survivor Series, find me another one. Where NEITHER of them were defended. Only one? Okay. WrestleMania XXVII. I can give you a few more WrestleManias too, if you want. False. Elimination Chamber.
|
|
|
Post by MrPerfect25 on Aug 20, 2013 8:56:40 GMT -5
WM 27 was pretty weak. I guess I'm not as obsessed with the PG era as some.
|
|