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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 24, 2015 19:33:24 GMT -5
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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 24, 2015 19:27:59 GMT -5
Just when I thought I thought I saw it all, Xavier Woods with the terrible trombone solo.
New Day everyone.
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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 24, 2015 19:24:30 GMT -5
I do too Shapiro. That Bo needs a spatula. Nah man he went straight from the frying pan into the fire. Next time you're cooking JD, if you want it done right, German Suplex it. I like my brains scrambled with cheese and jalapenos. |
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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 24, 2015 19:20:45 GMT -5
I do too Shapiro. That Bo needs a spatula. |
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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 24, 2015 19:16:48 GMT -5
Great idea to bring BRAWK/Heyman out for the opening segment. Good way to get the crowd hyped. Poor Bo Dallas is going to die.
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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 24, 2015 19:13:21 GMT -5
Paul Heyman is incredible. This. Paul saying he has enough material to fill all three hours. I'd take that bet. |
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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 24, 2015 19:11:42 GMT -5
It's like a train crash and I can't do anything about it. Just sit back and watch the wreckage Jay. |
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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 24, 2015 19:10:49 GMT -5
Did he get busted open last night? Yeah pretty early on. Seems like it happens in almost every match now. He got busted open in the first 15 seconds against Reigns. |
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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 24, 2015 19:08:08 GMT -5
Brock is great because after every PPV on RAW he looks like he went to war. Did he get busted open last night? |
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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 24, 2015 19:07:09 GMT -5
We get Wyatts vs Reigns and Ambrose again? Why? For the big turn!!!! Would be cool if that happened. |
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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 23, 2015 16:50:09 GMT -5
Sean nailed it. As far as Peyton goes, the guy will go down as one of the greatest QBs to play the game. But I think he's a selfish player and only decided to play this year to break Farve's NFL Passing YDS record. There could be an argument that Peyton when all said and done is the greatest of all time. I know its all matter of opinion. I dont think Peyton not wanting to "let go" is any worse then Favre or Montana not waning to let go. I think most football players dont fear injuries, they fear retirement. This. I want to piggyback off the point about retirement. For most of these high caliber athletes, they've lived their lives since their teenage years in front of the media. It becomes as much a part of their daily routine as taking a crap. When you retire, that's all gone in an instant. The scary thing about retirement isn't that they can't find something to occupy their time and money, but it's the concept of being forgotten. For a guy like Peyton Manning, no doubt he'll probably be in the top 3-5 all time for the QB position. His impact on this generation of players (myself included when I played football) is something that can't be strictly statistical. But the concept of letting go for him has probably more to do with believing he can still play at the elite level and compete for a championship than anything else. He only has one ring, and my guess is he wants another. He'll end up with most of the passing records, but he hasn't let go because that unfinished business is another championship to solidify his legacy. |
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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 23, 2015 16:33:20 GMT -5
As someone who is really just getting caught up with what NXT is doing, I have to say that Bayley is a good case of a buildup being done the right way. The fans embraced her, and they gave her the opportunity to improve and here's the result. The win has that big moment feel because of the story told to get there.
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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 22, 2015 4:21:51 GMT -5
Do you guys think it's more along the lines of Barrett and Rhodes losing their confidence?
Let me explain my thoughts on this. Barrett was poised to be a breakout star in early 2011, not if, but when we'd see him with the WWE Championship. Then he gets hurt, booked badly, lather, rinse, repeat to where he's struggling to make anything work. That promo on Raw for example, he was trying to hard to come across intense when we could argue his promo skills are on one of his strengths.
And Cody, when he and Goldust were getting hot in 2013, Cody looked like he was finally starting to put it together. Sure he had Dusty coaching him, but it seems like he lost a little confidence which lead to the gimmick overhaul. It's not uncommon for guys to lose their confidence and be afraid to take chances and give suggestions to creative. I've heard in many interviews that Vince likes assertive guys, but it's hard to be assertive when your confidence is shaky.
Anyone agree?
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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 22, 2015 4:11:29 GMT -5
Welcome to UFC matchmaking my friend. While I think Tate/Rousey can be the more lucrative fight due to the "rivalry", there's something about undefeated fighters that has an intrigue. Holm's boxing credentials makes for an easy sell and plenty of scenario discussion for us and the analysts. Haha I'm still pretty noob-ish when it comes to matchmaking in UFC and UFC in general, this just struck me as odd. Though in a weird way I also predicted Holm being next for Rousey (though I thought after the Tate fight) based solely on the fact that she's one of the only other fighters in Rousey's weight class that was undefeated. So maybe I'm catching on fast. Haha. A lot of times the UFC will favor a money making fight over on that makes sense. Example is Connor McGregor. If the guy wasn't a sound byte machine, he wouldn't be in the position he's in. Sure he's gotten in there and performed (albeit against guys that fought right into his game plan sans Mendes), but marketability will dictate matchups. Holm is the only fight left for Rousey other than Cyborg, and to be honest we shouldn't hold our breath for that one. While I think Tate did more to warrant the shot, the executives even said themselves we've already seen that fight. Unfortunately this is the dilemma of having such a dominant champion like Rousey, like Aldo in the 145 weight class. Title shots don't always go to the most deserving fighters because it's hard to sell a rematch unless it's razor close (I think Edgar is more deserving at 145 than McGregor, but hype talks). |
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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 22, 2015 0:58:57 GMT -5
I just feel like they could have waited on Holm Vs Rousey. Holm has had two fights in the UFC so far, neither of which were particularly impressive wins. I feel like Holm is the more interesting matchup for Rousey in that the way she fights poses more questions of "how will Rousey handle *blank*?" But I think that the better fight right now in terms of buy rates and such would have been Tate Vs Rousey. Didn't they say originally that Tate was supposed to be next for Ronda anyways? Welcome to UFC matchmaking my friend. While I think Tate/Rousey can be the more lucrative fight due to the "rivalry", there's something about undefeated fighters that has an intrigue. Holm's boxing credentials makes for an easy sell and plenty of scenario discussion for us and the analysts. |
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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 21, 2015 18:11:16 GMT -5
Shawn I think I can provide an answer, or at least give you a different perspective. Hell for all I know, Brennan and I might agree on this.
For me, the monologue, while poignant and certainly had it's strong points, lacked a certain emotion. I think with a monologue, you need facts, digs, and emotion. When it's just your character talking, there's a great opportunity for the character to strip down the bravado and be honest with themselves. I'm kinda echoing what Brennan said, in that it missed that little punch on some of those zingers.
This could've easily have been a Shawn Malakai rp because of how it was laid out, which isn't a bad thing with Sam doing Shawn's bidding. You paced it beautifully, and actually did give a good balance to things by reminding us of Sam's intent, but you played it very close to slighting your main character. But I'm in the Brennan school of thought in that I'd love it when Sam eventually breaks out on his own. This International Title run is the first step in that. Congrats on the title my friend.
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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 21, 2015 12:49:12 GMT -5
I could go either way with it. Tate is obviously a game opponent that has improved a lot since the last time she fought Rousey, and she is arguably the number two girl in the division. But this is about the money that can be made, which certainly favors Holm in this case being undefeated and a World Championcaliber boxer.
As for the fight itself, I was intrigued after Tate's performance against Jessica Eye what she'd be able to do in the rematch now that she's shown some punching power. I guess it will have to wait though with Holm getting the shot, although this has to be just as intriguing. With Rousey wanting to strike more in her recent fights, I want to see how she does against Holm in that department with Holm's kickboxing skills. Three factors make this intriguing to me.
1. Would Rousey try to beat Holm at her own game? This factors in because Rousey has been so unstoppable that there's a level of invincibility there in her camp. But you're talking about going from girls that learned to strike when they got in MMA to a proven striker.
2. How does Rousey handle a southpaw? To my knowledge, Holm is the first lefty Rousey has faced, and with that will the different angles effect Rousey in stand up exchanges, where Holm has speed, power, and accuracy.
3. Kicking. Rousey has never fought a girl with a kicking game. Holm has a variety of kicks that can give Rousey problems. Front kicks, roundhouse kicks, side kicks, spinning back kicks, hook kicks. All it takes is for one to land.
Should be interesting with the style matchup. Holm has to be aggressive. Her last two fights have been decisions she could've and should've finished. This is her first (and let's be honest probably only) chance at Rousey, so the conservative approach isn't going to cut it. I'm not saying Rousey can't stand and trade with her, but I think she needs to go in grappled mode to expose Holm's improving, but still significantly weaker ground game. At the same time if Rousey elects to stand, she can not stand in front of Holm with her chin up, which is what she's shown a weakness toward in past fights. It'll be a tough fight, but I think Ronda will take the smart path and try to get this to the mat, where she is much more advanced.
Early line prediction: Rousey by sub, late Round 2.
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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 20, 2015 16:00:13 GMT -5
Rated R, I'm going to do the post show questionnaire. With as crazy as this show was, we should get some good responses. 1. Favorite Match 2. Favorite Moment 3. Biggest Shock 4. Show MVP 1. Tag Title match. Normally I'm not big on handicap situations, but I think that it was laid out really well to tell the story from all angles. Really set up things for later. 2. Schneider promo before the battle royal. A nice way to put everyone over in that match and I like how he's showcasing a more chill Phillip Schneider. 3. Trace laying out Nikki and having Drakz cover her. Its always the kind of thing you expect with Trace Demon, but costing his own team a title was the shock. 4. Everyone. Considing how many things we've had happen in the past few weeks, we still managed to put together a nice set of results. Be proud of the hard work guys.
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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 20, 2015 0:16:49 GMT -5
That promo was enough that I'd at least give it a shot. I agree. I mean let's face it, the tag division is still weak even with 4 teams in the title match. Barrett and Cody would make a nice addition. Thing is, they've got to win on Sunday to be considered a threat. Losing to a non wrestler like Amell, no matter if he has Neville teaming with him, is bad for their prospects. |
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Post by jdfranchise on Aug 18, 2015 2:06:47 GMT -5
Honestly, I don't see the chemistry between these two. If they had to be in a tag I would rather Stardust switch back to Cody and be a prince or a knight to go along with King Barrett. Idk this Stardust thing has just gotten so old. This is my biggest problem with wrestling fans nowadays. A character that has been running for just over a year "has gotten so old"... can you imagine if people looked at a character like Mankind and decided after a year that that character had just gotten so old? Or The Ultimate Warrior? C'mon. I'm not sure what the people pining for him to return to Cody Rhodes are hoping to accomplish (have him essentially be in the same position on the card with a much less interesting/marketable character?) Tyme, you are right on the money. Gimmicks need time to develop. A year is not enough time to real measure the staying power. While I think they didn't do Cody justice when he was running hot, he's only 30. He's been relatively injury free and he's getting better. His prime hasn't started yet imo. |
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