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Post by J12 on Jan 8, 2013 10:59:20 GMT -5
Aside from still being horribly bitter about the way Cena/Ziggler ended, it was, for the most part an enjoyable Raw. I'd continue to go on about how absolutely ridiculous that finish was, but I'm sure it was already covered in the earlier pages of this thread. Horrible.
The Punk/Ryback match was solid. The lights going out for The Shield was interesting too. I knew in the back of my head it was them, but I also couldn't help but think about the possibility of it being Taker.
Punk's promo was absolutely fantastic. Glad they let him more or less say what he wanted again. It completely overshadowed The Rock's return, quite honestly. Still, once the two of them were in the ring together, the atmosphere was fantastic. To me, this match up is far more appealing than Rock/Cena ever was.
I just hope that if the plan is indeed for The Rock to win, that they don't back Punk into a corner and make it look like his reign was worthless unless he beats The Rock. That would be the worst thing they could possibly do.
At the same time, you know The Rock understands what's best for business and I'm sure he'd have no issue with putting Punk over if the situation called for it. I'm just not so sure the powers that be could ever even fathom that scenario.
Also, how can the Shield not get involved at the Rumble? They either have to be banned, or they have to interfere. If their whole gimmick is to correct injustice, they have to attack The Rock. There's been no greater "injustice" storyline wise than The Rock getting a title shot for doing absolutely nothing.
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Post by /X Metal Sorenges x "Mac Oh J~ on Jan 8, 2013 11:46:33 GMT -5
The gif's will be up this afternoon.
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Post by ASR (therockisback) on Jan 8, 2013 13:46:28 GMT -5
Rock/Punk & TLC made Raw epic. In 3 weeks Punk/Rock will blow Rock/Cena in a whole year out of the water.
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Post by wabarrett on Jan 8, 2013 13:49:43 GMT -5
Rock/Punk & TLC made Raw epic. In 3 weeks Punk/Rock will blow Rock/Cena in a whole year out of the water. Disagree.
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Post by ASR (therockisback) on Jan 8, 2013 14:03:43 GMT -5
Rock/Punk & TLC made Raw epic. In 3 weeks Punk/Rock will blow Rock/Cena in a whole year out of the water. Disagree. Whys that? Looking back at the Rock/Cena build up, Most of it was lame and a letdown. NO PHYSICALITY, Cheesy liners vs Cheesy liners, Lame hype, Rock pandering to the crowd, Both guys promos could of been MUCH better. I liked abit of Rock's stuff and I liked how Cena held his own against The Rock. Their final promo before WM was also good but they should of at least had a brawl or something. Rock/Punk have already made the Rock/Cena feud look forgettable. Not one of Rock/Cena's promos had everyone buzzing while Rock/Punk did it in just one night when Rock/Cena had a good 6 weeks to do so (Plus the one year build up). Rock/Punk have both also gotten physical already so I see something like a contract signing happening and a final showdown which ends in a brawl. Plus the match will be a lot better and faster then Rock vs Cena. I do think Rock vs Cena is underrated but Rock vs Punk will blow Rock vs Cena out of the water. I wouldn't mind a Rock vs Punk rematch and its going to hard to top Rock vs Punk 1 so WWE must have something BIG planned for WM. Rock vs Cena vs Punk would be a big one, The promos from all 3 guys would be too much.
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Post by Infinite on Jan 8, 2013 14:04:52 GMT -5
Well that was pretty damn spectacular overall.
Still think they could've essentially done the same thin in 2 hours if they just cut the crap. And the finish to Cena/Ziggler absolutely killed me, but I've pretty much come to accept these things by now. Great show.
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Post by MrPerfect25 on Jan 8, 2013 14:43:04 GMT -5
Whys that? Looking back at the Rock/Cena build up, Most of it was lame and a letdown. NO PHYSICALITY, Cheesy liners vs Cheesy liners, Lame hype, Rock pandering to the crowd, Both guys promos could of been MUCH better. I liked abit of Rock's stuff and I liked how Cena held his own against The Rock. Their final promo before WM was also good but they should of at least had a brawl or something. Rock/Punk have already made the Rock/Cena feud look forgettable. Not one of Rock/Cena's promos had everyone buzzing while Rock/Punk did it in just one night when Rock/Cena had a good 6 weeks to do so (Plus the one year build up). Rock/Punk have both also gotten physical already so I see something like a contract signing happening and a final showdown which ends in a brawl. Plus the match will be a lot better and faster then Rock vs Cena. I do think Rock vs Cena is underrated but Rock vs Punk will blow Rock vs Cena out of the water. I wouldn't mind a Rock vs Punk rematch and its going to hard to top Rock vs Punk 1 so WWE must have something BIG planned for WM. Rock vs Cena vs Punk would be a big one, The promos from all 3 guys would be too much. Rock's best promo during the Cena angle was the 3 he did throught Boston's landmarks. Just watched em again yesterday.
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Post by wrestling4ever on Jan 8, 2013 18:22:19 GMT -5
Rock/Punk & TLC made Raw epic. In 3 weeks Punk/Rock will blow Rock/Cena in a whole year out of the water. Disagree. Rock/Punk has already outclassed anything from Rock/Cena.
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Post by /X Metal Sorenges x "Mac Oh J~ on Jan 11, 2013 15:33:22 GMT -5
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