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Post by tiny04 on Jan 10, 2017 16:11:38 GMT -5
I've got to the stage where I've accepted Reigns is winning the title at RR. As long as Finn walks out of WM as champion, I don't really care anymore.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2017 16:28:38 GMT -5
I've got to the stage where I've accepted Reigns is winning the title at RR. As long as Finn walks out of WM as champion, I don't really care anymore. Think we're getting Bálor/Reigns at Mania? |
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Post by Dan on Jan 10, 2017 16:39:43 GMT -5
As expected, Undertaker is entering the Rumble. I still think it's a shame that they need to promote this (for obvious reasons) rather than to keep it a huge surprise number 30 entrant. One thing I did find worth taking note of though was how he felt the need to keep re-iterating that nobody controls him, and nobody will stand in his way, and that he belongs to no one. I feel like this was a direct way of essentially saying that he's above the Brand split, therefore is eligible to face Cena at Wrestlemania when it comes around, saving the confusion of what Shows' title does he go for. I'm still convinced that we're getting Undertaker vs Cena for the Title, although it did throw me off that they briefly showed Strowman watching on his screen. I'm really hoping that the 'nobody stands in my way' is not eluding to Strowman, as that would be a huge waste.
It was painful watching Jericho inevitably take Roman's title off him, and I felt for Kevin Owens during that segment. Essentially, Owens has just helped Jericho free up and relieve Reigns from his United States Championship, and knows it's for no other reason than to confirm that Reigns is beating him at the Rumble. Jericho vs Owens will most likely be for the United States Championship now, which is a shame as ideally it would be taken more seriously as just a high profile grudge match. The US Title will degrade it on the card if anything, unless Owens costs Jericho the title on the road to Mania.
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Post by tiny04 on Jan 10, 2017 16:53:15 GMT -5
I've got to the stage where I've accepted Reigns is winning the title at RR. As long as Finn walks out of WM as champion, I don't really care anymore. Think we're getting Bálor/Reigns at Mania? I mean it's a possibility. There's no way Strowman is getting a title match at WM. Rollins will be facing HHH and it'll probably be Owens/Jericho for the US. Who else can Balor face? Now I'd prefer Balor/Owens for the title, but I can't see it. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2017 16:59:11 GMT -5
I could see Bálor/Styles in a Inter-Promotional match. Since it appears neither guy have matches pencilled in just yet.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2017 16:59:44 GMT -5
I could see Bálor/Styles in a Inter-Promotional match. Since it appears neither guy have matches pencilled in just yet.
They'd have to ignore Finn's comment about coming back for the title first thing, though. I dunno.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2017 18:00:35 GMT -5
Chris Jericho promo from 16 years ago. that is an accurate RAW description today.
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Jan 10, 2017 19:20:52 GMT -5
As expected, Undertaker is entering the Rumble. I still think it's a shame that they need to promote this (for obvious reasons) rather than to keep it a huge surprise number 30 entrant. One thing I did find worth taking note of though was how he felt the need to keep re-iterating that nobody controls him, and nobody will stand in his way, and that he belongs to no one. I feel like this was a direct way of essentially saying that he's above the Brand split, therefore is eligible to face Cena at Wrestlemania when it comes around, saving the confusion of what Shows' title does he go for. I'm still convinced that we're getting Undertaker vs Cena for the Title, although it did throw me off that they briefly showed Strowman watching on his screen. I'm really hoping that the 'nobody stands in my way' is not eluding to Strowman, as that would be a huge waste. It was painful watching Jericho inevitably take Roman's title off him, and I felt for Kevin Owens during that segment. Essentially, Owens has just helped Jericho free up and relieve Reigns from his United States Championship, and knows it's for no other reason than to confirm that Reigns is beating him at the Rumble. Jericho vs Owens will most likely be for the United States Championship now, which is a shame as ideally it would be taken more seriously as just a high profile grudge match. The US Title will degrade it on the card if anything, unless Owens costs Jericho the title on the road to Mania. There's a pretty good chance they'll lose it so that it can be up for grabs in a multi-man match that gets the likes of Rusev and Zayn on the Mania card while Jericho vs Owens happens in singles. Although thinking about it, Owens and Jericho might be in that multi-man match as well. Hell, they could be tag champions by then. |
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Post by revolution on Jan 11, 2017 5:58:06 GMT -5
Smackdown is much more enjoyable to me. Being 2 hours helps alot. I was never a fan of AJ but he's a great champion and an incredible wrestler so he has turned me into a fan. I guess I'm just bored with the way the company is as a whole. Even the formulas for matches, I'm not sure if I can put it into words without rambling. Bottom line is I'll still tune into Smackdown. I can't just quit cold turkey lol. The whole Roman thing is pretty close to a rehash of how they stuffed Cena down our throats. I was lucky enough to make it though that era lol(but i was trying to get into the business at the time)but I can't watch it all over again for the next 10 years. It may be my age but I'd rather watch Steamboat vs. Rick Rude call it out in the ring for 15 min. what are your thoughts on smackdown then? couldn't agree more man! |
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Post by bigshab421 on Jan 11, 2017 7:56:58 GMT -5
I could see Bálor/Styles in a Inter-Promotional match. Since it appears neither guy have matches pencilled in just yet. They'd have to ignore Finn's comment about coming back for the title first thing, though. I dunno.
1.) Styles loses to Cena and out of frustration/desparation, enters the Rumble. Balor comes back as a surprise entry but Styles and the Club gang up, too sweet gestures, and toss him out quickly. 2.) Or the Club alone take him out and figure out that Styles is behind it all. |
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Post by Slim on Jan 11, 2017 8:26:36 GMT -5
IMO it's awesome to have Y2J as US champion. But seeing Roman universal champion....ugh.. KO has to stay champion.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 9:05:21 GMT -5
The male talent wasn't enough over he last four years. Stephanie in now emasculating the women.  Never Forget... If this leads to a match with Sasha at mania where she goes over. hopefully it will wake up everyone, to how everything has to revolve around her & her massive ego. |
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Post by Sizzle on Jan 11, 2017 9:12:25 GMT -5
Roman-Balor at Mania sounds good.
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Post by J12 on Jan 11, 2017 11:58:27 GMT -5
Roman-Balor at Mania sounds good. Yeah, this is a way to quell some of the backlash toward Roman taking the title off of Owens. Owens is one of my favorite guys on the roster, but his title run has been absolutely abysmal, so, I'd be lying if I said I'll be all that upset about him dropping it. The issue I have is if that just leads to a Reigns/Strowman title match at Wrestlemania. There's just no way that match is Wrestlemania worthy. Blow it off at Fast Lane, and give us a more interesting match at Mania. |
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