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Post by marino13 on Feb 9, 2016 9:02:51 GMT -5
I think that right there should show people that this wasn't all to "make Roman look strong". And that the WWE and their doctors really were looking out for Bryan's well being. I'm not about to get into a war of words over this situation, but there's no telling what could've happened with Bryan, for better or worse, if the WWE wasn't in the middle of a lawsuit that was based on their head doctor misdiagnosing concussions and other various injuries. If anything, maybe Punk's comments made them take head injuries more seriously like they should have been doing for years anyway. Bob Holly, I remember, told a story where he knew he had a concussion and WWE's attitude at the time was basically to take an Advil and hop on a plane to the next city. To be fair, the world has learned much more about concussions over the last few years. So what happened during Holly's days has little bearing on what the protocol is now. The WWE & NFL have both made huge strides in protecting their talent.
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Post by Brad on Feb 9, 2016 9:24:04 GMT -5
So glad I was there in the arena for Occupy Raw you were? Nice! Yep. One of, if not the coolest moments I've witnessed in person.
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Post by TX on Feb 9, 2016 10:36:12 GMT -5
Well, last night ing sucked. It hurts a lot more today. At least yesterday I could hold onto the hope that it was all a work.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2016 11:36:11 GMT -5
Just started watching and I'm getting teary watching the opening video package. This is gonna be a tough watch, isn't it?
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Post by #DI-WHY? on Feb 9, 2016 12:01:04 GMT -5
Just started watching and I'm getting teary watching the opening video package. This is gonna be a tough watch, isn't it? Incredibly. The show was one of the worst of the year, and Bryan's speech was so sad to hear.
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Post by J12 on Feb 9, 2016 12:20:57 GMT -5
Listening to Wade Keller earlier today, and he mentioned that he believes Bryan will go down as the most likable personality in wrestling history. I'm inclined to agree. There's lists a mile long of likable people and likable characters, but I don't think any one checks all the boxes the way Bryan does. Remarkable guy.
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Post by attitudesback on Feb 9, 2016 13:20:28 GMT -5
This Bryan promo is seriously heavy. Damn. I'm still taking over 1000 retirement speeches instead of another "In memory.." opening to Raw.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2016 14:14:39 GMT -5
All sizes are back up, pre-ordered my shirt.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Feb 9, 2016 15:02:20 GMT -5
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Post by J12 on Feb 9, 2016 15:09:24 GMT -5
I don't care if it's been a few weeks, seeing AJ Styles standing next to Vince McMahon is the weirdest thing. I can't get used to it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2016 16:50:54 GMT -5
Man, that promo from Bryan was hard to watch. Still can't believe it's real. Time to put on this methinks.
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Post by TX on Feb 9, 2016 18:32:28 GMT -5
I was never an overly big fan of Sasha(looks-wise) before but how she was looking last night totally turned me around on that. I get it now, man. I finally get it. Also, I love Cody's half-taunt he's got going on, haha.
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Post by bad guy™ on Feb 9, 2016 23:04:16 GMT -5
I don't care if it's been a few weeks, seeing AJ Styles standing next to Vince McMahon is the weirdest thing. I can't get used to it. Tell me about it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2016 23:54:11 GMT -5
Man, that promo from Bryan was hard to watch. Still can't believe it's real. Time to put on this methinks. That's such a good set.
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Post by tiny04 on Feb 10, 2016 3:20:16 GMT -5
Man, that promo from Bryan was hard to watch. Still can't believe it's real. Time to put on this methinks. I've seen very little of Bryan from the indy's. I think I'll need to buy a few DVDs.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2016 10:43:45 GMT -5
Man, that promo from Bryan was hard to watch. Still can't believe it's real. Time to put on this methinks. That's such a good set. It really is. Man, that promo from Bryan was hard to watch. Still can't believe it's real. Time to put on this methinks. I've seen very little of Bryan from the indy's. I think I'll need to buy a few DVDs. That one's a good start. Some phenomenal matches.
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Post by J12 on Feb 10, 2016 11:54:17 GMT -5
Another day removed now, and I still can't get over how unbelievably effective his speech was. It was just so unbelievably genuine, in a way that I think has almost been completely lost in media nowadays, and in life in general. I just saw no motive, no agenda, nothing felt forced, it was all just straight from the heart from one of the most likable personalities I think I've ever seen.
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Post by IRS on Feb 10, 2016 20:06:36 GMT -5
Another day removed now, and I still can't get over how unbelievably effective his speech was. It was just so unbelievably genuine, in a way that I think has almost been completely lost in media nowadays, and in life in general. I just saw no motive, no agenda, nothing felt forced, it was all just straight from the heart from one of the most likable personalities I think I've ever seen. I just watched it again. Bad idea doing it in public, because I was extremely close to tearing up again. It still hasn't really set in that I'll never see him wrestle again. I genuinely believe he is the best human being to ever step into this business.
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Post by Jonathan Karate on Feb 11, 2016 1:48:04 GMT -5
I cried like a damn baby watching the Bryan speech. Just absolutely surreal to me. I still haven't watched the network segment.
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