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Post by Alpha Q Up on Apr 8, 2014 0:36:06 GMT -5
 Maybe not in terms of in ring action (that's what PPVs are for though), but in turning the page to the next chapter in WWE History. I said this before WM XXX, and shockingly it became even more true with the end of the streak. WM 30 was a mixture of WM 14 (Austin Era/Attitude Era kicking off = Bryan Era/Reality Era kicking off) and WM 17 (Biggest surprise in WWE history with Austin turning heel and hugging McMahon = The Streak and an end of an era). This RAW just cemented our thoughts, and showed why the company will be in good hands with HHH. In with the old, out with the new. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2014 0:39:17 GMT -5
Yeah it still doesn't make up for the Streak being broken. When Ambrose is WWE World Heavyweight Champion I will forgive them. Gut feeling, I'm gonna have to hold this against them for a long long time.
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Post by Planktung on Apr 8, 2014 0:39:19 GMT -5
Absolutely agree. From the moment that the Streak ended to the closing image of tonight's RAW, almost everything has changed in my eyes.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2014 0:45:52 GMT -5
It's been a landmark 24 hours in the industry.
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Post by Alpha Q Up on Apr 8, 2014 0:46:39 GMT -5
Yeah it still doesn't make up for the Streak being broken. When Ambrose is WWE World Heavyweight Champion I will forgive them. Gut feeling, I'm gonna have to hold this against them for a long long time. Taker made that decision himself. Are you blaming a 50 year old man for not wanting to wrestle anymore because he just doesn't have anything left in the tank? And choosing a guy who he respects as a man, a MMA fighter and a wrestler? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2014 0:48:23 GMT -5
Yeah it still doesn't make up for the Streak being broken. When Ambrose is WWE World Heavyweight Champion I will forgive them. Gut feeling, I'm gonna have to hold this against them for a long long time. Taker made that decision himself. Are you blaming a 50 year old man for not wanting to wrestle anymore because he just doesn't have anything left in the tank? And choosing a guy who he respects as a man, a MMA fighter and a wrestler? Yes. Yes I am. Could've just walked away at 20-0. But something always gotta end in WWE and I hate it. There's never this thing that haven't ended. |
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Post by Jaz on Apr 8, 2014 0:51:42 GMT -5
I don't care that much about the streak being ended. It actually makes WWE unpredictable for once.
But enough about that, we are witnessing a new era and I love it!
YES! YES! YES! YES!
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Post by Cameron Stone on Apr 8, 2014 1:00:24 GMT -5
People bitch about how everything is so predictable, and how Taker's appearances are getting stale. They end the streak, and shock everyone ,and everyone bitches that they can't end the streak. People are stupid
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Post by facemeat on Apr 8, 2014 1:09:31 GMT -5
It was a good RAW, but I certainly wouldn't say it was the best ever. It had its moments, for sure, but it also had its fair share of crap.
I think I liked what the episode represented (a long awaited step forward into the future of the WWE) more than the show itself.
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Post by Rob on Apr 8, 2014 1:20:37 GMT -5
It definitely feels like a new era is upon us.
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Post by Epic Z on Apr 8, 2014 1:25:28 GMT -5
It was a good RAW, but I certainly wouldn't say it was the best ever. It had its moments, for sure, but it also had its fair share of crap. I think I liked what the episode represented (a long awaited step forward into the future of the WWE) more than the show itself. Name a better episode than tonight's, I sure as hell cant. |
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Post by Alpha Q Up on Apr 8, 2014 2:08:58 GMT -5
I feel like 10 years from now we'll acknowledge the Cena/PG era from 2007-2011, call Wrestlemania XXX the beginning of the Reality Era and acknowledge 2012-2013 as a weird buffer that some will call the Punk era and some will call the Pre-Reality Era. Kind of like how 2001 is it's own thing and known as the invasion year (ie It's not the Ruthless Aggression era, it's not the Attitude era).
I love Punk, but this couldn't have been done without him leaving (And opening a spot for D-Bry), and of course the fans poopting on Batista's RR win.
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Apr 8, 2014 2:14:07 GMT -5
Great Raw. I can see a case for it being the best ever, certainly one of the very best of the three-hour era. Very little filler (pretty much just the mixed tag), actual storylines, so many debuting newcomers, and such a hot closing angle.
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Post by Quanthor on Apr 8, 2014 2:19:27 GMT -5
I love post-Mania excitement. It's like we pretend the WWE isn't the same company it was just six weeks ago and suddenly "change" is upon us. I hope it's true, but I don't really buy it.
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Post by MDCasino on Apr 8, 2014 2:27:33 GMT -5
Taker made that decision himself. Are you blaming a 50 year old man for not wanting to wrestle anymore because he just doesn't have anything left in the tank? And choosing a guy who he respects as a man, a MMA fighter and a wrestler? Yes. Yes I am. Could've just walked away at 20-0. But something always gotta end in WWE and I hate it. There's never this thing that haven't ended. No Matter what the streak would come to an end at some point. Letting it stay undisputed wouldn't happen. Look at the buzz created by it right now. Retiring undefeated would never create such an impact on everything. I kind of think they wasted the opportunity on Lesnar, but hey, if they wanted shock value they got it. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2014 2:37:43 GMT -5
People bitch about how everything is so predictable, and how Taker's appearances are getting stale. They end the streak, and shock everyone ,and everyone bitches that they can't end the streak. People are stupid I've never really seen anyone bitch about Undertaker being there. So you lumping people in that group is just wrong. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2014 8:01:56 GMT -5
Maybe not in terms of in ring action (that's what PPVs are for though), but in turning the page to the next chapter in WWE History. I said this before WM XXX, and shockingly it became even more true with the end of the streak. WM 30 was a mixture of WM 14 (Austin Era/Attitude Era kicking off = Bryan Era/Reality Era kicking off) and WM 17 (Biggest surprise in WWE history with Austin turning heel and hugging McMahon = The Streak and an end of an era). This RAW just cemented our thoughts, and showed why the company will be in good hands with HHH. In with the old, out with the new. i agree your becomming one of my favorite members, only problem is your an angels fan,Go braves |
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Post by Elliot on Apr 8, 2014 8:12:53 GMT -5
It's definitely the beginning of a new era, and I believe the end of the Streak was the final piece that set that into motion. Undertaker probably knew that, and ran with it because he's the real man behind "what's best for business" and has been for decades. Daniel Bryan as the figurehead just makes it that much better too. I think from the Royal Rumble until now, 90% of the WWE has been turned on it's head, and the product is extremely entertaining. All the top talent have played a role from Bryan to Batista, and it's paid off.
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Post by marino13 on Apr 8, 2014 8:21:14 GMT -5
I know I certainly enjoyed it. I'm pumped to be a wrestling fan atm.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Apr 8, 2014 8:33:07 GMT -5
It has a case for the best Raw ever. I mean, it may not have any top 10 moments in Raw history, but top to bottom it was great. Nearly every served a purpose.
I've noticed it with the Raw replays on the WWE Network, some of the ones with great moments, don't have much on the rest of the show.
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