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Post by The Constable on Apr 19, 2017 15:41:00 GMT -5
As most people already know Jinder Mahal is no 1 contender for the WWE Championship
Now most people are pissed
But then theres people like who are very glad to see Jinder in this position gives me hope they may push other lower card guys like Aiden English or Curt Hawkins
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Post by LostHawk05 on Apr 19, 2017 15:46:39 GMT -5
I personally like it. It's better than seeing the same matches with the same guys every month. Plus, just because he's number one contender now doesn't mean he will stay in that position. Constantly cycling the talent around (mid card/main event) keeps things fresh.
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Apr 19, 2017 15:49:22 GMT -5
I think it's just Vince's way of saying, "oh, so you people like Smackdown better than Raw do ya?? Well how do ya like Smackdown now?!?!" In a million years never would I think that the superstar shake up would mean Jinder " ing" Mahal would become a number 1 contender to the WWE Title. But when you look like a roided machine from the 80s era of wrestling it's understandable.
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Post by J12 on Apr 19, 2017 15:56:18 GMT -5
I have no issue with giving undercard guys a shot, generally speaking. I think this is a particularly bad idea though, for a number of reasons. Primarily, I find Jinder to be a mediocre or below wrestler, a bad character, and completely void of charisma. I'm willing to amend that belief should he do anything of note in this feud.
Additionally, I think it reflects poorly on Shane McMahon, Daniel Bryan, and Smackdown's credibility as a whole to have ever had him in the match in the first place. Had he shown up on Smackdown a couple of months ago and strung together some wins, even against other lower card guys, then we could talk. As it stood, he went from not winning a match since January to being number one contender. That doesn't work.
It's not as though they can use the "Land of Opportunity" line here in any credible fashion. That would indicate Jinder didn't have any opportunities on Raw. That's not the case, though. He was being used on almost a weekly basis, and he was losing, every single week - usually without even being very competitive. And what happened when he came to Smackdown? He started losing, again. Logically, this paints the picture that the talent on Smackdown is inferior to Raw because even Jinder Mahal can win big matches there. It's not the "land of opportunity", it's the place where that guy who had dozens of chances to prove himself on Raw is suddenly challenging for the brand's top championship. It doesn't elevate Jinder in any credible way, it just makes everyone else look bad.
Finally, I just think it's a flat out bad match-up, especially for a Pay-Per-View in Chicago to boot. Randy Orton is almost certainly the most complacent worker on the entire roster, and Jinder Mahal is not known for being an exciting or even above average worker. The combination of the two, quite frankly, seems like a match befitting of a bathroom break rather than a world title.
I don't buy into some people's theory here that any time WWE pushes a new/different wrestler, it's an an inherently good decision and those who dislike it are just fans who can't ever be pleased. Different does not necessarily equate "good", and I think this is a pretty clear example of that.
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Post by cableV on Apr 19, 2017 16:06:50 GMT -5
He is the number one contender for a championship held by Randy Orton, so I'm already bored.
I don't mind it, because I don't care.
In theory, I like the idea of the occasional long shot/underdog getting a shot. When it happens in 'real sports', it can be exciting and fun. WWE needs that.
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Post by Yayo on Apr 19, 2017 16:06:52 GMT -5
You can't bury guys for half a decade (Mahal/the Colons) and then just put a strap to them for no other reason than to piss off your fanbase. It doesn't help that Mahal is abysmal and the Colons haven't had a chance to shine since, what, Carlito was in. The company? Having them best American Alpha, who should be your top team, and then have Mahal become the number one contender.
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Post by @brit_figs on Apr 19, 2017 16:24:29 GMT -5
After sitting on this all day at work, I kinda like it. Interested to see how they're gonna convince us that this is best for business.
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Post by FBtagteamsrule on Apr 19, 2017 16:39:42 GMT -5
I don't mind. It's unpredictable and that is not a bad thing. Who here woke up Tuesday morning thinking, "this is the day Jinder becomes #1 contender for the WWE title"?
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Post by Liv Is Life on Apr 19, 2017 16:54:17 GMT -5
Unpredictable does not necessarily mean good. You want to push Jinder? Fine, give him some wins over lower/mid competition and start from there. Have him destroy Mojo and win the Andre battle royal at WM, do NOT hot shot him into a world title program on literally his first win since sending Jack Swagger to Smackdown last year...
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Post by rowdy1971 on Apr 19, 2017 16:58:59 GMT -5
People cry that the WWE isn't pushing new main eventers, once they start to, people cry because it's not who they want. Sorry. Dean Ambrose can't main event everything.
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Post by weaseltv on Apr 19, 2017 17:06:55 GMT -5
people didn't want a World title carousel that's been happening to continue so.....
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Post by marino13 on Apr 19, 2017 17:22:26 GMT -5
While I think Jinder should have had a slower build up the card, I'm not against it just yet. I'm very intrigued by this alliance with the Bollywood Boys. It may have potential.
As for who I'd like to see pushed.... Breezango. Two very talented guys who need a revamp. Drop the Fashion Police gimmick and let them be a lil more like themselves. Turn them into a modern day Midnight Express where they are just a smooth cocky tag team.
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Post by theoutlaw1999 on Apr 19, 2017 17:28:54 GMT -5
Jinders gets a world title shot while Smackdowns main stars are fighting for the US title This is obviously Vince trolling.
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Post by TheLastDude on Apr 19, 2017 17:32:45 GMT -5
I have no issue with giving undercard guys a shot, generally speaking. I think this is a particularly bad idea though, for a number of reasons. Primarily, I find Jinder to be a mediocre or below wrestler, a bad character, and completely void of charisma. I'm willing to amend that belief should he do anything of note in this feud. Additionally, I think it reflects poorly on Shane McMahon, Daniel Bryan, and Smackdown's credibility as a whole to have ever had him in the match in the first place. Had he shown up on Smackdown a couple of months ago and strung together some wins, even against other lower card guys, then we could talk. As it stood, he went from not winning a match since January to being number one contender. That doesn't work. It's not as though they can use the "Land of Opportunity" line here in any credible fashion. That would indicate Jinder didn't have any opportunities on Raw. That's not the case, though. He was being used on almost a weekly basis, and he was losing, every single week - usually without even being very competitive. And what happened when he came to Smackdown? He started losing, again. Logically, this paints the picture that the talent on Smackdown is inferior to Raw because even Jinder Mahal can win big matches there. It's not the "land of opportunity", it's the place where that guy who had dozens of chances to prove himself on Raw is suddenly challenging for the brand's top championship. It doesn't elevate Jinder in any credible way, it just makes everyone else look bad. Finally, I just think it's a flat out bad match-up, especially for a Pay-Per-View in Chicago to boot. Randy Orton is almost certainly the most complacent worker on the entire roster, and Jinder Mahal is not known for being an exciting or even above average worker. The combination of the two, quite frankly, seems like a match befitting of a bathroom break rather than a world title. I don't buy into some people's theory here that any time WWE pushes a new/different wrestler, it's an an inherently good decision and those who dislike it are just fans who can't ever be pleased. Different does not necessarily equate "good", and I think this is a pretty clear example of that.
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Post by Darkhawk on Apr 19, 2017 17:52:00 GMT -5
I kinda like it but then I don't considering that Jinder is definitely on some steroids and WWE/Wellness isn't testing him.
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Apr 19, 2017 17:56:04 GMT -5
He is the number one contender for a championship held by Randy Orton, so I'm already bored. QFT. But I have to believe that he will lose the #1 contendership to someone else. I cant imagine he is going to headline a PPV like that.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2017 18:05:35 GMT -5
Hell Yes Aiden English should get a push!
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Post by TurboEddie on Apr 19, 2017 18:15:15 GMT -5
I like it. It reminds me of 2004 WWE when several midcarders were elevated to main event status.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2017 18:26:52 GMT -5
People are so pissed about this. It's insane. Orton is winning. It's just to give him a new challenger and to show anything can happen. It's fine. Calm down. It's not like you are going to be forced to watch a Jinder title reign.
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Post by Joe Delta on Apr 19, 2017 18:35:59 GMT -5
Zack Ryder, push him when he comes back. They would be foolish not too.
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