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Post by Dan on Mar 27, 2022 16:12:31 GMT -5
So is Austin going to have a match with KO or is he just going to appear on a segment w/ KO? Yes. For real though, it's hard to think they would build it up to just be a typical beer bash from Austin. I think we're definitely going to get more or less a quote on quote typical 'street fight'. 8 minutes or so, booked like a Match, just not an official Match. I'd expect Austin will wear his full ring gear, only with the jean shorts instead of the trunks, but he at the very least has to have his shirt off with the vest on. I know it's odd to even be talking about what someone's wearing to this extent, but I think if Austin is wearing a standard 3:16 T Shirt then even a brawl won't suffice. My bet is it'll close Mania Night 1 too. My only gripe with it, is that if it does infact lead to more actual Matches down the line, then how many missed opportunities will we have had over the past 10 years or so when he could have just done it sooner, at a younger age, and had a couple of huge, huge Wrestlemania Matches with the likes of John Cena, Brock Lesnar, even CM Punk etc. I appreciate that they've had Owens put in a couple of weeks ground work to make it seem some sort of substantial rivalry with Austin, but I do still feel like it's a last minute, thrown together thing, that doesn't really make any real sense, and if this had been a serious thing in the pipeline a while back then we absolutely could have been getting Roman Reigns vs Stone Cold Steve Austin as one of the biggest Matches of all time, which would even upstage the Rock's LA Wrestlemania 39 Match next year. Austin is the last true big superstar to remain retired, and I could only imagine the build and buzz if they put the ground work in to get him out of retirement, for a Main Event Match at Wrestlemania in Texas.
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Post by Dan on Feb 20, 2022 10:22:49 GMT -5
I just thought the sheer sight and novelty of having Brock Lesnar in an Elimination Chamber Match was great to see, and he actually did more than I was expecting. Yeah, he made the likes of Rollins and AJ Styles look weak by disposing of them in quick fashion, and I'd rather the entire Match wasn't solely fed to Lesnar, but having him scale up the Cage and even contemplate climbing up onto a Pod was good in my eyes. It was a bit of an anti-climax when it went down to him and Austin Theory, but it helped get Theory over, and having Lesnar chase him around the Chamber really made you feel like he was trapped in there with a legit Fighter.
Ultimately, it's about making Lesnar look as absolutely ultimate as they can for when Roman Reigns goes over him clean at Wrestlemania, to solidify Roman yet again.
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Post by Dan on Jan 30, 2022 14:04:01 GMT -5
I should have put more money on Lesnar winning the Rumble at 3/1, could always see it coming, though I thought he'd be doing it still Champion. My only gripe with Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at Wrestlemania, is that I felt like it should really have been for the Undisputed Championship. The two biggest stars, the two biggest Titles, at the biggest show, but now it's just another repeat of what we've had many times before, even as recently as Crown Jewell, and of course we were supposed to get the match again at Day 1. As soon as he lost to Lashley though, you knew full well he was winning that Rumble, and AJ entering at 1 only cemented it further.
I don't get all the hate for Lesnar winning the Rumble though. He's by a mile the hottest babyface in the Company right now, and doing it on the same night he'd been screwed over made sense as he was still raged up. Had they given the Rumble to somebody else, then although it would have been fresh to see Brock Lesnar in an Elimination Chamber, the entire match would be an absolute no brainer that he's winning and going on to face Roman, which in all honesty would be even worse. At least there was some semi-surprise factor with him winning the Rumble, and now the Chamber is genuinely up for grabs to anyone. I do think Lashley vs anyone is a bit underwhelming though, and I'm not sure at this stage what the real attractions will be to fill one night at Wrestlemania let alone two. Ronda Rousey vs Charlotte, Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar, and AJ Styles vs Edge is about all there is to be honest.
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Post by Dan on Jan 11, 2022 9:39:40 GMT -5
Brock Lesnar is so comically uncomfortable and nervous on the Mic it's what makes him funny. You always hold your breathe as you never quite know what sh*t he's going to come out with, he's quite unhinged in that way. I'm not a fan of the over the top smiling, but it's refreshing to see him being made to finally partake a bit more during his appearances, and I think that's why the fans are responding so well to him as a babyface this time around. It's like he's finally giving back to a degree, and comes across as if he's enjoying being involved.
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Post by Dan on Jan 11, 2022 9:36:49 GMT -5
I wouldn't really say it's the Forbidden Door when Impact is as small and irrelevant as it is now. If it had happened in 2005, or 2006, then we'd be talking.
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Post by Dan on Jan 8, 2022 6:55:49 GMT -5
As good as Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins could be, it's another rushed and shoehorned in programme much like Roman Reigns vs Finn Balor was. As long as Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar is on the table, anything else they do in the meantime is irrelevant and purely filler, especially now they've mentioned the Undisputed Championship.
I'm still up in the air as to how the Rumble Winner plays into this. Do they go with Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar on Night 1, and then the Winner faces the Rumble Winner on Night 2? If so, unless Roman loses to the Rumble Winner, it would only be a step back from Night 1, surely? Unless of course, it's The Undertaker.
It has to be Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar on Night 1, in my opinion, and not them both facing their own challengers (with one of them facing the Rumble winner), as we'd all know Roman vs Lesnar would be a lock for Night 2 if that was the case. I think this is why we're also getting Lesnar vs Lashley and Roman vs Rollins at the Rumble, otherwise it would more than likely be Night 1 of Wrestlemania.
The poetry with an Undisputed Championship build for Wrestlemania with Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar, and the Undertaker looming and awaiting over the pair of them, would be full circle like no other. I just hope it's not Drew McIntyre.
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Post by Dan on Jan 4, 2022 15:21:21 GMT -5
A very small part of me is wondering if it's Undertaker, and they do Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar vs Undertaker for the Undisputed Championship.
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Post by Dan on Jan 2, 2022 4:09:34 GMT -5
Personally, I'm convinced Roman's COVID is a work, and just a way to now do Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar for both Title's at Wrestlemania, to cement Roman even further. Having said that, somebody has to win the Rumble, but I can't see why both can't challenge a respective Show counterpart on Night 1, and then do the Undisputed Championship with both of the Winners on Night 2. The whole thing, just hours before, was too coincidental for me. Realistically, where did Lesnar go if he was to lose again to Reigns at Day 1. They had to capitalise on Lesnar being so over as a face. I do think it's slightly detrimental that he just gets inserted and ends Big E's run as quick and clean as he did, but I think the bigger Plan here is putting the Undisputed Championship on Roman Reigns.
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Post by Dan on Jan 1, 2022 18:42:47 GMT -5
If Lesnar wins tonight, then this was a work IMO, to get both belts on Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania 38. Extremely coincidental timing just a few hours before the Event starts. Should be a hell of a fun match though, and assume Usos will cost Lesnar if this is all legit.
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Post by Dan on Jul 24, 2021 18:14:37 GMT -5
I'm really struggling to get my head around this one. WWE finally has Cena over as a babyface from all fan perspectives, even those that would normally boo him, and then they suddenly introduce Balor to the picture who's naturally more of an internet darling and who fans would clamour to see challenge Roman for the Title. It's a shame that they're just going to hotshot this opportunity of what could be a really good programme between Roman Reigns and Finn Balor, purely as some sort of week-long diversion on Smackdown. I'm guessing we'll just see interference from the Uso's, hopefully anyway. Roman Reigns vs John Cena for the Universal Championship is the mega match that needs to happen, at this moment in time anyway.
I also couldn't help but realise how underwhelming Balor generally looked when compared face to face with Reigns. He seemed so legit and badass on NXT when he'd been repackaged, but seemed back to square one again on Smackdown.
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Post by Dan on Jul 20, 2021 16:06:12 GMT -5
Refreshing seeing John Cena back, and I think it's purely because he's straight into a meaningful programme with Roman. He destroyed him last time around on the mic, back when they were still hell-bent on forcing Roman to be the babyface of the Company, and he already went in on him last night which I wasn't expecting. The 'over protected' line, followed with the 'and that's coming from me', were great shots. I know he's booked for a lot of shows to pick up the ratings, but I hope the novelty doesn't wear off between now and Summerslam. It was also interesting to see him already refer to the 17th World Title, something I didn't think they'd address this time around.
I hope they keep Cena out of in-ring action until Summerslam, but I'd be surprised if they do.
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Post by Dan on Jul 19, 2021 15:03:22 GMT -5
I could see them doing an angle where Heyman screws Roman and Brock wins the title but I don’t think he would be great as a face. If they do Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns one more time, then it absolutely has to be with a babyface Brock this time, on his own, with no Heyman, going after Heel Reigns. That's a programme I'd be invested in, and it would put Reigns over huge. As far as I can see it, there's just no way he'll ever work as a top natural face, no matter how good he is as a heel. There's still way too much scope to run with him as a heel yet, especially now they've hit go on it and committed to it. There's still the mega matches with the likes of John Cena, Brock Lesnar and The Rock to get out the way with first, so I'd say ride it out until the very least 2023 after that, and only then the fans might just accept him as a face by that point simply down to his sheer CV of accolades he'd have by that point.
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Post by Dan on Jul 19, 2021 5:12:09 GMT -5
That pop for Cena was one of the biggest of all time, without doubt. That Match will sell Summerslam alone, it's been a long while since we've had a truly 'big fight' feel poster Match.
I can see Big E unfortunately turning heel when he cashes in, but I'd like to see a New Day Triple Threat for the WWE Championship potentially down the line, Wrestlemania?
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Post by Dan on Jul 17, 2021 16:06:40 GMT -5
It's a shame we're not getting Lashley vs Lesnar, especially since we didn't get it at Wrestlemania, but I guess they're booked into a corner with it from the off. I think now we see Goldberg win, and finally add that WWE Championship to his list, only for Drew McIntyre to then cash in and send the fans home happy.
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Post by Dan on Jul 10, 2021 13:00:47 GMT -5
It's either The Rock vs Stone Cold, Wrestlemania X-Seven or the Wrestlemania XX Triple Threat.
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Post by Dan on Apr 12, 2021 2:32:49 GMT -5
Really cannot understand how they dropped the ball with The Fiend once again. They had the chance to have him return as the most demonic and satanic version of him yet, which in fairness, had happened at Fastlane. But it gets to Wrestlemania, and he's just back as the normal Fiend again. I was expecting to have an even more amped up version of his Fastlane outfit for his entrance, and come down to the ring with gigantic bull horns on or something. Was also a shame to have the Match in red lights, especially since Orton brought out his best ever attire.
The visual of Bliss coming out of the Jack in the Box was incredible, but it immediately led to more confusion. Is she now some sort of ultimate Empress who holds all the power? I was expecting this to be a 2 minute squash match for the rammped-up Fiend, not an Orton win with more questions. You just know they probably don't have an answer for this themselves yet, which is why I find it baffling.
The Triple Threat was great, but the finish made it feel somewhat Backlash or any other PPV. I understand why they did it, but it just took away from it being a great pure Triple Threat. I'd imagine we get Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar III next year, followed by Roman Reigns vs The Rock at Wrestlemania 39.
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Post by Dan on Apr 11, 2021 13:40:53 GMT -5
Just on this whole 'Main Event' gate. Technically, Sasha and Belair Main Evented 'Night One', but ultimately in a couple of years when you look back in history, it's only one PPV, Wrestlemania 37, and the Triple Threat will be deemed the overarching Main Event, just as Brock Lesnar vs Drew McIntyre was.
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Post by Dan on Apr 11, 2021 11:55:54 GMT -5
I think the fairly underwhelming Card for this year's Wrestlemania has been really helped by the fact that it's the first Live Audience & Stadium Show in over a year. Vince McMahon opening the beginning really drummed home the emphasis that we should all just be in appreciation and thankful that we were getting it, it felt like something bigger than just the WWE, like the World is finally moving on from COVID, and it actually made me enjoy it a lot more than I would have had this been the Card in normal times.
The rain was chaotic and helped with the entertainment. I've always wondered what would happen if it rained at a Wrestlemania, so it was great to see the pandemonium and everyone who was camera-ready be forced to improv promo on the live mic. When Cole made such a thing about McIntyre being the first to enter infront of the live crowd, I had a feeling it meant that this was his reward and that it wouldn't be winning the Title. I was still a little surprised McIntyre didn't win, I had the Match being a short but explosive 5 or 6 minute affair with a Drew win, but I didn't mind it. You'd have to think Lashley vs Lesnar is in the pipeline somewhere now.
Really not sure Omos is going to be very good. They made him look a star with the hot tag, but he really can't move, and I'm not sure fans are going to buy into everybody overselling like mad for him for very long at all. Glad to see AJ Styles become a WWE Grand Slam Champion though, and I loved the visual of him holding both Tag Title's while on top of Omos' shoulders.
The Steel Cage Match could have been a tad shorter, but I liked the way Braun ripped the cage apart. I really thought Shane overshot that bump off the top too. He was seriously close to landing on his head when you look at some of the replays. Would have liked to have seen him do a Coast to Coast off the top of the Cage though, I thought that was going to be the spot, and I think it'd have gotten a bigger pop. A brave move could also have seen Shane doing the same bump but off the top and through the Announce table, subsequently winning in the process, and leaving battered and bruised on a stretcher while calling Braun 'stupid'.
Night 2 could be interesting with the weather looking a tad worse, but the Triple Threat, Owens v Zayn and Fiend's entrance is about all I'm bothered about on this one.
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Post by Dan on Apr 9, 2021 16:04:51 GMT -5
Anything from prime 2001 JR.
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Post by Dan on Apr 9, 2021 15:10:34 GMT -5
As much as we complain that Wrestlemania is always devoted towards the part timers, this year's is easily the worst Card I've seen in my lifetime since watching Wrestling from 1998. There's absolutely zero attraction going into this. The Triple Threat for the Universal Championship should be a good Match, but it really isn't anything that would look out of place on any other PPV. It could really have done with a Triple H vs AJ Styles or something, just to add at least one big grudge Match. Even Randy Orton vs The Fiend, is more or less going to be a squash, with the only real intrigue probably around The Fiend's entrance itself. Could not care for Lashley vs McIntyre. Lesnar should really have been in this one, if they were ever going to get him on a Mania.
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