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Post by Joey Cush on Jan 5, 2016 13:13:28 GMT -5
Besides looking really, really strong of course.
But the last two weeks I have become really confused on what they want of Reigns. He explains how this title is how he provides for his family and nobody will take that away from him. But then continues to beat up his boss and son in law. Thats a sure way to get fired and lose your means of income. I think bringing up the money and providing for his family is such a bad move.
Then Stephanie brings out the NYPD last week to "arrest" Reigns, which after attacking the boss and Triple H, (kayfabe) makes some sense. But Reigns' facial expression is sort of that "No, not me I didnt do anything. Please dont" look. If they are trying this Steve Austin booking with Reigns, he should have held his wrist out smiling, looking forward to being arrested.
Same thing last night on RAW, Vince announces the WWE Championship Royal Rumble and Reigns has that look on his face of "Oh no, how could you do this to me", which again, makes little sense.
They book him as an out of control, wild Samoan ass-kicker (whom overcomes all the odds) but then want the fans so show sympathy for him when put in this tight spot, which we all know he will overcome.
Why cant they just book him as a badass, non-joking, ruthless Superstar rather than this Uncontrollable yet sometimes tries to be funny nutcase, who at times shows the sad face?
I dont mean to start another Anti-Reigns thread, its a total knock on the writing of this dude who should be a way bigger deal.
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Post by punksnotdead on Jan 5, 2016 13:26:58 GMT -5
I admire that you're trying to find a shred of logic in the continuity of this show on a week-to-week basis, but my best advice to you is stop.
You're supposed to like Reigns because WWE says so. It doesn't matter how he's presented or if his booking makes sense, or even if what he's saying makes a lick of sense. You're supposed to like him because WWE says he's the guy and that's all that really matters. Last night felt like something a writer stole from Kevin Owens, but within the context of Reman Reigns' action, didn't make an ounce of sense. This show is at an absolute all time low in terms of entertainment quality.
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Post by Joey Cush on Jan 5, 2016 13:38:33 GMT -5
I admire that you're trying to find a shred of logic in the continuity of this show on a week-to-week basis, but my best advice to you is stop. You're supposed to like Reigns because WWE says so. It doesn't matter how he's presented or if his booking makes sense, or even if what he's saying makes a lick of sense. You're supposed to like him because WWE says he's the guy and that's all that really matters. Last night felt like something a writer stole from Kevin Owens, but within the context of Reman Reigns' action, didn't make an ounce of sense. This show is at an absolute all time low in terms of entertainment quality. its tough to just watch and not get angry over some things that make no sense. Especially when its been noted by many how much of a genius Vince is.
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Post by AmericanMadeLesGold on Jan 5, 2016 13:49:02 GMT -5
Agree, when Roman Reigns is kicking ass completely serious he shows promise...
But this cocky smile he has while he pushes the boss and laughs at the idea of being arrested is a joke.
Then he superman punches Vince and he should be stripped of the title going into Rumble, that would make some sense.
Instead, he has the title and gets every break booking-wise, and he is STILL being pushed like he is an underdog. *Pukes*.
Also, when Stephanie said she will run him into the ground, over-booking him, I just thought how they did that to Daniel Bryan and didn't need the empty threats beforehand.
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Post by TurboEddie on Jan 5, 2016 14:02:49 GMT -5
I don't buy Roman Reigns as the rebellious world champion. Dean Ambrose should be the one in that position. He's a natural fit.
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Post by Ohtimate Wahriah on Jan 5, 2016 14:03:06 GMT -5
My favorite logic blunder from the arrest segment was how Stephanie called security down to the ring in the first place to handle Roman because he assaulted an old man, security says they can't do anything about it, then proceeded to threaten action, the very action she requested in the FIRST PLACE against her!! lol
This show is HORRID. Like really REALLY bad right now
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Post by ohernan6 on Jan 5, 2016 14:06:28 GMT -5
I don't buy Roman Reigns as the rebellious world champion. Dean Ambrose should be the one in that position. He's a natural fit. Oh man, Ambrose would probably be huge by now with that position! I hope they don't turn him heel anytime soon!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 14:10:11 GMT -5
All I can say is that the booking of him is so bad that it's hilarious to me. At least I get a good laugh every week. Comedy at its finest.
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Post by Lorenzo Alcazar on Jan 5, 2016 14:13:02 GMT -5
The Authority is being mean to Roman Reigns. We are supposed to feel sorry for him. Don't be a bully, be a star.....and shove 70 year old men and knock over women. Roman Reigns is supposed to be the good guy, right? lol
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Post by J12 on Jan 5, 2016 14:13:47 GMT -5
I admire that you're trying to find a shred of logic in the continuity of this show on a week-to-week basis, but my best advice to you is stop. You're supposed to like Reigns because WWE says so. It doesn't matter how he's presented or if his booking makes sense, or even if what he's saying makes a lick of sense. You're supposed to like him because WWE says he's the guy and that's all that really matters. Last night felt like something a writer stole from Kevin Owens, but within the context of Reman Reigns' action, didn't make an ounce of sense. This show is at an absolute all time low in terms of entertainment quality. Really, and unfortunately, this is all there is to it.' The booking becomes irrelevant to Vince and company because they now fully understand that the only way to get Roman Reigns over is to use their own goodwill as characters to get him there. As soon as Vince stops showing up weekly to kiss Roman's ass, he's going to fail again. He does not have the ability to carry the company as a babyface. Period. It's plain as day. If we remove in-ring work from the equation, Roman Reigns has had exactly two good nights in the last year. Two. The first was the post-match beatdown of Triple H at TLC. The second was the following night on Raw when WWE threw everything at the wall (Vince McMahon) to try to make what they did the night before stick. Since then, we've been back to square one. Roman is a smiling jokester who has to take a backseat to the McMahons because he can't be trusted to carry a segment without falling flat on his face and losing the entire audience for the second time in a year. So why isn't he an angry Samoan ass-kicker? Because that's not how Vince McMahon sees his top star and he can't get the mileage he wants out of Reigns that way, so he's willing to sacrifice virtually everything else to try to achieve his end goal. The problem with Roman Reigns being an angry Samoan ass-kicker who doesn't talk is that he's an angry Samoan ass-kicker who doesn't talk. WWE's top guy needs to talk, and, according to Vince, he needs to smile and fist bump the kids because that's what John Cena would do and that's what Vince McMahon is trying to do - create another John Cena, not just mold a top star, but mold a John Cena. While shortsighted and silly, that would be okay, if Roman Reigns had even an iotta of the personality, likability, or talent John Cena does. Yes, John Cena has his shortcomings. Yes, he's been the face of the company for way too long. But he's great on the microphone. He can adapt to a variety of opponents in the ring, and put on countless match of the year candidates. He's an absolutely fantastic spokesman for the company. He's got a great look. He's good for PR. All of those things. Roman Reigns checks exactly one of those boxes, two if you really want to stretch it. It's not there with Roman. It's just not. His personality, his demeanor, his behavior in out of character interviews are totally unbecoming of a top tier babyface.
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Post by grandmasterPRA on Jan 5, 2016 14:13:52 GMT -5
I'm not really understanding Roman's beef with the authority or Vince to begin with. It's not like they have really ever held him down or anything. He gets booked in title matches all the time. Triple H even offered him a spot in the authority to help him out, and Triple H was acting like a mature adult and went out to shake Roman's hand after his first title victory and Reigns beat him up for no apparent reason. I understand they want Roman to be anti-authority like Austin was but it isn't going to work for 2 reason's:
1. The storyline doesn't dictate it, this isn't something that has been building 2. Everyone knows in real life, he is the complete opposite. He is the definition of a company boy and everyone knows the company wants him to be the guy. So please don't insult our intelligence.
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Post by Chip on Jan 5, 2016 14:14:06 GMT -5
It was stated but simply put...the booking is what Vince & the WWE feel is the right and most entertaining way to book the guy that THEY want YOU to love the bestest.
I've been trying to figure out what is going on with Reigns for the last 3 months...because he went from beating Bray Wyatt to winning the WWE title and now is in a feud with Vince McMahon for reasons that haven't even been explained. It literally is, the WWE says Reigns is the greatest superstar of all time and you have no choice but to believe it.
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Post by Rob on Jan 5, 2016 17:10:51 GMT -5
I got a chuckle last night after Reigns assaulted Vince multiple times, Was about to spear him and even throwing him into Stephanie. Then when Vince announced Reigns will be in a 29 on 1 handicap match, He looked like he was on the verge of tears.
I'm like bruh, You just viciously attacked your boss and now youre sad because you gotta defend the title in a Royal Rumble?
WWE's booking is hilariously bad these days. Can you imagine Austin having that sad look on his face in 1998 after stunning the crap out of Vince?
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Post by Boy Wonder on Jan 5, 2016 17:27:53 GMT -5
Roman is everything. Roman is all you could want him to be. All glory be to Roman.
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Post by Joey Cush on Jan 5, 2016 17:31:49 GMT -5
I got a chuckle last night after Reigns assaulted Vince multiple times, Was about to spear him and even throwing him into Stephanie. Then when Vince announced Reigns will be in a 29 on 1 handicap match, He looked like he was on the verge of tears. I'm like bruh, You just viciously attacked your boss and now youre sad because you gotta defend the title in a Royal Rumble? WWE's booking is hilariously bad these days. Can you imagine Austin having that sad look on his face in 1998 after stunning the crap out of Vince? Thats exactly what I'm talking about. They book him as this crazy Samoan who is uncontrollable but then they want you to feel bad for him because he is put in a match. The only sympathy they want you to feel for Reigns is when he is placed in these matches, he's not an underdog by any means.
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