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Post by J12 on Feb 14, 2011 12:20:34 GMT -5
Give me a break, WWE isn't false advertising, or trying to give false hope to anybody. They're trying to generate interest in a storyline/return in a way that they've proven works in the past.
Just because you and others read too far into it, doesn't mean WWE has done a damn thing wrong. This is getting ridiculous.
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Post by yankeesforever on Feb 14, 2011 12:27:36 GMT -5
Give me a break, WWE isn't false advertising, or trying to give false hope to anybody. They're trying to generate interest in a storyline/return in a way that they've proven works in the past. Just because you and others read too far into it, doesn't mean WWE has done a damn thing wrong. This is getting ridiculous. WWE knows us fans are smart. We know Nash and Booker.T join the WWE and Sting is a free agent. And theres a reason why they're keeping the person mysteries.
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Post by LA Times on Feb 14, 2011 12:41:19 GMT -5
In my mind WWE is making a big mistake with these hype videos for 2-21-11. Those videos look like the Sting Starrcade 1997 videos and WWE is stupid for putting those on there if they don't have Sting. I like Taker but those videos are fake hyping Sting and I don't think I'm the only one thinking that. Triple H vs. Taker will be a horrible match if it happens. They had an excellent match at Wrestlemania 17, but they are both older and in worse shape now. True HBK and Taker were both older at the past 2 Wrestlemanias, but HBK is in a lot better physical shape than Taker and Triple H. Triple H and Taker need opponents that can keep the action alive because these days they can't carry a match they have to have help. I'm not saying Sting vs. Taker would be a great match but it would be better than Triple H vs. Taker. If it were up to me I'd book Taker vs. Sheamus for Wrestlemania (if they would actually push him serious again). Bottom line WWE has messed up bad to me if the 2-21 stuff is not Sting because they have fake hyped him, and I know I'm not the only one who thinks that. How do I get I'm not the only one feeling that is fake hype for Sting? The next day all kinds of Sting rumors were going around so I'm not alone on thinking that. The WWE never promised Sting.
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Post by hulkamaniac1055 on Feb 14, 2011 13:22:15 GMT -5
In my mind WWE is making a big mistake with these hype videos for 2-21-11. Those videos look like the Sting Starrcade 1997 videos and WWE is stupid for putting those on there if they don't have Sting. I like Taker but those videos are fake hyping Sting and I don't think I'm the only one thinking that. Triple H vs. Taker will be a horrible match if it happens. They had an excellent match at Wrestlemania 17, but they are both older and in worse shape now. True HBK and Taker were both older at the past 2 Wrestlemanias, but HBK is in a lot better physical shape than Taker and Triple H. Triple H and Taker need opponents that can keep the action alive because these days they can't carry a match they have to have help. I'm not saying Sting vs. Taker would be a great match but it would be better than Triple H vs. Taker. If it were up to me I'd book Taker vs. Sheamus for Wrestlemania (if they would actually push him serious again). Bottom line WWE has messed up bad to me if the 2-21 stuff is not Sting because they have fake hyped him, and I know I'm not the only one who thinks that. How do I get I'm not the only one feeling that is fake hype for Sting? The next day all kinds of Sting rumors were going around so I'm not alone on thinking that. The WWE never promised Sting. I never said they did but those 2-21 hype videos sure look like Sting's 1997 videos. The videos seem like false hype to me and several others. Say what you want but to any wrestling fan who watched WCW in 1997 those videos ring the name Sting in their minds. They know they messed up some too that is why that song kicked in to last week's video.
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Post by J12 on Feb 14, 2011 13:39:08 GMT -5
Give me a break, WWE isn't false advertising, or trying to give false hope to anybody. They're trying to generate interest in a storyline/return in a way that they've proven works in the past. Just because you and others read too far into it, doesn't mean WWE has done a damn thing wrong. This is getting ridiculous. WWE knows us fans are smart. We know Nash and Booker.T join the WWE and Sting is a free agent. And theres a reason why they're keeping the person mysteries. Once again, the internet audience is such a tiny, insignificant portion it's ridiculous. The WWE doesn't care what we think, or what they hype is. The average fan that doesn't visit dirtsheet sites and message boards probably never even thought Sting. They're keeping the person mysterious because it's good promotion. It's hype. Who doesn't want to tune into Raw on February 21st now? If they came out and said, "The Undertaker is coming back next week!' that wouldn't be nearly as interesting. People are blaming WWE for something that was obviously never in the cards. They didn't create these promos with the mentality of, "hey, lets make this really look like Sting so that when it's not Sting, everyone will be incredibly pissed off".
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Post by LA Times on Feb 14, 2011 13:55:51 GMT -5
The WWE never promised Sting. I never said they did but those 2-21 hype videos sure look like Sting's 1997 videos. The videos seem like false hype to me and several others. Say what you want but to any wrestling fan who watched WCW in 1997 those videos ring the name Sting in their minds. They know they messed up some too that is why that song kicked in to last week's video. I dont even think they had a 13-year old Starrcade video in mind, but if they did, at least they were copying what made WCW successful instead of copying what killed it, which is what weve been seeing plenty of lately.
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Post by Underfaker666 on Feb 14, 2011 14:13:52 GMT -5
taker vs nash? ahhhh no.....
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Post by hulkamaniac1055 on Feb 14, 2011 14:44:06 GMT -5
I never said they did but those 2-21 hype videos sure look like Sting's 1997 videos. The videos seem like false hype to me and several others. Say what you want but to any wrestling fan who watched WCW in 1997 those videos ring the name Sting in their minds. They know they messed up some too that is why that song kicked in to last week's video. I dont even think they had a 13-year old Starrcade video in mind, but if they did, at least they were copying what made WCW successful instead of copying what killed it, which is what weve been seeing plenty of lately. They may not have but to any long term fan that is what comes to mind. I agree with you though on your closing statement.
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Post by yankeesforever on Feb 14, 2011 15:28:51 GMT -5
WWE knows us fans are smart. We know Nash and Booker.T join the WWE and Sting is a free agent. And theres a reason why they're keeping the person mysteries. Once again, the internet audience is such a tiny, insignificant portion it's ridiculous. The WWE doesn't care what we think, or what they hype is. The average fan that doesn't visit dirtsheet sites and message boards probably never even thought Sting. They're keeping the person mysterious because it's good promotion. It's hype. Who doesn't want to tune into Raw on February 21st now? If they came out and said, "The Undertaker is coming back next week!' that wouldn't be nearly as interesting. People are blaming WWE for something that was obviously never in the cards. They didn't create these promos with the mentality of, "hey, lets make this really look like Sting so that when it's not Sting, everyone will be incredibly pissed off". I think WWE does like to give the fans what they want if its possible. Remember WrestleMania 25, we all wanted Hbk vs Taker and everyone here thought the WWE would give us Undertaker vs Koslov. And we all know Undertaker is coming back. Why the WWE do that leading to WM. Once that first promo came out, everyoneeee thought it was Sting. And some thought it was Taker. But most speculated Sting, because, he is F.A, Nash and Booker came along and the WWE is suppose to have WCW theme HOF. WWE knows what they're doing. And these promos are to damn awesome just to be an Undertakers return. Its more to this.
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Post by PenguinDeluxe on Feb 14, 2011 15:37:37 GMT -5
Once again, the internet audience is such a tiny, insignificant portion it's ridiculous. The WWE doesn't care what we think, or what they hype is. The average fan that doesn't visit dirtsheet sites and message boards probably never even thought Sting. They're keeping the person mysterious because it's good promotion. It's hype. Who doesn't want to tune into Raw on February 21st now? If they came out and said, "The Undertaker is coming back next week!' that wouldn't be nearly as interesting. People are blaming WWE for something that was obviously never in the cards. They didn't create these promos with the mentality of, "hey, lets make this really look like Sting so that when it's not Sting, everyone will be incredibly pissed off". I think WWE does like to give the fans what they want if its possible. Remember WrestleMania 25, we all wanted Hbk vs Taker and everyone here thought the WWE would give us Undertaker vs Koslov. And we all know Undertaker is coming back. Why the WWE do that leading to WM. Once that first promo came out, everyoneeee thought it was Sting. And some thought it was Taker. But most speculated Sting, because, he is F.A, Nash and Booker came along and the WWE is suppose to have WCW theme HOF. WWE knows what they're doing. And these promos are to damn awesome just to be an Undertakers return. Its more to this. Yes, the WCW theme with Shawn Michaels as the headliner Undertaker has had return promos that never actually said Undertaker, and were all dark and mysterious. That's all this is too. You really have too much time on your hands.
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Post by yankeesforever on Feb 14, 2011 15:50:12 GMT -5
I think WWE does like to give the fans what they want if its possible. Remember WrestleMania 25, we all wanted Hbk vs Taker and everyone here thought the WWE would give us Undertaker vs Koslov. And we all know Undertaker is coming back. Why the WWE do that leading to WM. Once that first promo came out, everyoneeee thought it was Sting. And some thought it was Taker. But most speculated Sting, because, he is F.A, Nash and Booker came along and the WWE is suppose to have WCW theme HOF. WWE knows what they're doing. And these promos are to damn awesome just to be an Undertakers return. Its more to this. Yes, the WCW theme with Shawn Michaels as the headliner Undertaker has had return promos that never actually said Undertaker, and were all dark and mysterious. That's all this is too. You really have too much time on your hands. Too much time ? I can go to work or school or bang my chick and still come and look at the video. Besides that was last week when it was new. Also, they're clues in the videos.
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Post by DMO™ on Feb 14, 2011 17:41:15 GMT -5
Yes, the WCW theme with Shawn Michaels as the headliner Undertaker has had return promos that never actually said Undertaker, and were all dark and mysterious. That's all this is too. You really have too much time on your hands. Too much time ? I can go to work or school or bang my chick and still come and look at the video. Besides that was last week when it was new. Also, they're clues in the videos. DATS NAHT DUH PGZ!
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Post by PenguinDeluxe on Feb 14, 2011 17:47:00 GMT -5
Too much time ? I can go to work or school or bang my chick and still come and look at the video. Besides that was last week when it was new. Also, they're clues in the videos. DATS NAHT DUH PGZ! lol If you honestly have the time to sit there staring until you make yourself think there's clues in the video... you have too much time on your hands.
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Post by yankeesforever on Feb 14, 2011 17:53:08 GMT -5
lol If you honestly have the time to sit there staring until you make yourself think there's clues in the video... you have too much time on your hands. Not really... my friend was the one who told me he was holding something, and once i went to go see, i saw the bat quickly.
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Post by PenguinDeluxe on Feb 14, 2011 17:55:38 GMT -5
lol If you honestly have the time to sit there staring until you make yourself think there's clues in the video... you have too much time on your hands. Not really... my friend was the one who told me he was holding something, and once i went to go see, i saw the bat quickly. Then you're incredibly gullible.
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Post by yankeesforever on Feb 14, 2011 17:57:17 GMT -5
Not really... my friend was the one who told me he was holding something, and once i went to go see, i saw the bat quickly. Then you're incredibly gullible. When someone said they saw his name in the smoke, i didn't see. Just saw a SS and T
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Post by PenguinDeluxe on Feb 14, 2011 18:03:01 GMT -5
Then you're incredibly gullible. When someone said they saw his name in the smoke, i didn't see. Just saw a SS and T I just can't believe a week later we're still going on about this. 2.21.11 can't come soon enough
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Post by yankeesforever on Feb 14, 2011 18:18:17 GMT -5
When someone said they saw his name in the smoke, i didn't see. Just saw a SS and T I just can't believe a week later we're still going on about this. 2.21.11 can't come soon enough Well, its stupid that we don't a thread on it. Every wrestling forum as a 2.21.11 thread, but Wrestling Figs doesn't.
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Post by gordon on Feb 14, 2011 18:20:08 GMT -5
Yeah, it's WWE's fault people read too much into it and thought it was Sting....
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Post by PenguinDeluxe on Feb 14, 2011 18:21:13 GMT -5
Yeah, it's WWE's fault people read too much into it and thought it was Sting.... Indeed There's no 2.21.11 thread because you killed it with your Sting talk YF. Seriously dude, there is opinion, and there is obsession, and you are obsessed with it being Sting.
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