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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Sept 29, 2017 11:01:57 GMT -5
Because going to three hours for RAW worked out so well. How much of their roster is used? The Cruiserweights until last week were pretty much nonexistent. Just having another hour doesn't mean that everyone will suddenly be used. SmackDown at two hours is actually watchable, RAW becomes a chore after the first hour. Well a third hour booked right and a new division for SDL could honestly be what it needs The only three hour WWE shows should be PPV's or Network Specials or whatever they're called now. I still enjoy SmackDown a helluva lot more than RAW, even though around Mania time it dropped off in quality with the Shake up, rushing Jinder to the title, and taking forever with Shin to go anywhere. They need to sort out the pacing and direction of the show before they try and add a UK Title match here and there. Quality > quantity
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Sept 29, 2017 1:20:45 GMT -5
Because going to three hours for RAW worked out so well. How much of their roster is used? The Cruiserweights until last week were pretty much nonexistent. Just having another hour doesn't mean that everyone will suddenly be used. SmackDown at two hours is actually watchable, RAW becomes a chore after the first hour.
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Sept 28, 2017 23:44:20 GMT -5
SDL doesn’t have the time/space for an additional division. It’s only a 2-hour show. Smackdown doesn't even use half of its talent regularly as it stands. Not to mention, it would turn out exactly like the Cruiserweight division. I forgot to mention, SDL would become three hours, TBH it could honestly use it with all the talent left off the show.
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Sept 28, 2017 6:32:57 GMT -5
Last I heard plans were to try and start tapings some time in December.
It's not like WWE can click their fingers and start a weekly fully functioning UK division. They're already running RAW, SmackDown Live and NXT tours weekly and getting venues, production teams, equipment ready overseas must take time.
Sure Progress or ICW could help but WWE will want it to look like WWE. Also the Tournament in January apparently didn't bring in as much as they were hoping for, so finding a way to make a profit off of it will take some sorting out as well.
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Sept 26, 2017 9:16:29 GMT -5
That is a sweet looking title.
On the Universal Title, I think it the center plate backing was black it wouldn't look half as bad, it's just the full red and black logo that does it for me.
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Sept 23, 2017 6:42:46 GMT -5
You try so hard to like those guys and want to see them succeed then they do s#!te like this. ing idiots.
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Sept 14, 2017 22:11:39 GMT -5
I've been liking Jinder as Champion, mainly because it's something new and a heel World Champion is actually getting heat. However I hate that they've done the same finish three times. It was fine at Backlash, but Money In The Bank, Battleground AND SummerSlam? C'mon. If he does retain I'd like to see him get at least one clean win. Maybe Shin goes to hit the Kinshasa and Jinder stays down, Shin goes to pick him up by the ref pulls him away and Jinder gets up from playing possum and hits the Khallas. Just no ing Singh Brothers again. After last Sin City SmackDown the over acting of those two has made me hate them for the first time.
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Sept 13, 2017 9:47:09 GMT -5
Brock not working a Big 4 PPV? After the effort they went into last year's event truly making it a Survivor Series event again, with the four hour run time which I assume they'll do again Brock is not missing Survivor Series.
Off the top of my head they could go with Brock vs Cena ehhhhh, Brock vs Bray or Brock vs Finn depending on who wins their never ending rivalry. Maybe another multi man like SummerSlam or go with Brock vs Joe again.
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Sept 13, 2017 9:40:14 GMT -5
Kairi Sane vs Asuka...she should be the one to end Asuka's reign as champion especially since Asuka is on her way to Monday Night RAW Well Asuka has vacated the Title, her reign is over and Asuka going to the main roster undefeated is a much better story. A Ember-Kairi series will help Kairi just fine.
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Sept 13, 2017 9:33:22 GMT -5
I mean, you went on to WWE.com where they're gonna post all news and results first and it's gonna be all over the front page. I spoiled some of SmackDown by going on Facebook from a random wrestling page, I'm not mad that they were posting about SmackDown because it's a wrestling page. It's annoying absolutely but you went to THE place for WWE information, maybe search SmackDown Live and go to I don't know WrestleZone or somewhere like that? I agree about going on WWE.com. But surely if you open the WWE network app to watch the PPV, you shouldn't be greeted with the results plastered all over the home page. That's one thing they really need to change about the app. When I first got it I didn't turn off notifications and it freaking sent me a message "JOHN CENA HAS DEFEATED RUSEV!" Now if I'm checking Network times I legit hide the screen with my hand and wait for the Network logo to appear before clicking on it.
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Sept 13, 2017 2:53:34 GMT -5
I mean, you went on to WWE.com where they're gonna post all news and results first and it's gonna be all over the front page. I spoiled some of SmackDown by going on Facebook from a random wrestling page, I'm not mad that they were posting about SmackDown because it's a wrestling page. It's annoying absolutely but you went to THE place for WWE information, maybe search SmackDown Live and go to I don't know WrestleZone or somewhere like that?
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Sept 11, 2017 10:17:39 GMT -5
I think if he does leave he'll completely leave the wrestling business for at least a year, do the stand up thing and maybe try acting. He's been around too long and like Cornette says on the Experience many times "How can I miss you if you don't go away?"
If he does stay with WWE, send him to NXT. Not in a TakeOver style thing like Cole and ReDRagon are doing or the usual big name shows up and six months later wins the NXT Title. I'm not saying he should be the Jericho of NXT where he puts everyone over but have him work a storyline where "It's now or never" for Dolph Ziggler. If he fails in NXT he's done.
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Sept 6, 2017 7:21:45 GMT -5
That company ain't right I tell ya h'wut. From TNA to Impact Wrestling to GFW to maybe not GFW to bringing in a guy to be the face of your company to that ing up within three months to all this, I really want these guys to succeed and move away from the TNA cloud. Like move away from Universal and start touring and being in locations that wrestling thrives but all this confusing head makes me want to give up on hoping these guys can do any good.
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Aug 31, 2017 11:17:50 GMT -5
Past his prime? He's 32, when the most recent NXT Champion was 40 I don't think age can be used to define when someone is past their prime. This year he and Archer haven't had much like with injuries and all that but now that look ready to show NJPW who the KES are again. I agree that age doesn't define someone's prime, which is why I think he's passed his even though he's young. He's been around a long time and I feel like if he came back to WWE, he wouldn't have the same appeal he would have had the first time he was there. If they had him do NXT he might be appreciated more, but if they shoved him on SmackDown with Nattie straight away they'd probably be the Cat Twins or something stupid.
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Aug 31, 2017 9:51:41 GMT -5
Wasn't his name Vance Archer? Oh who cares. He was Lance Hoyt in TNA and Vance Archer in WWE. I'm assuming he now combined them and goes by Lance Archer on the indies. Personally, I didn't even know he was still around. The most I really remember about him is he had a tramp stamp. As for David, I'm torn. I was a massive fan of his father and he showed a lot of promise early on. But I never saw a ton of personality in him and at this point he's kind of past his prime. I'm not sure he'd really do much in WWE or NXT aside from just putting people over. Past his prime? He's 32, when the most recent NXT Champion was 40 I don't think age can be used to define when someone is past their prime. This year he and Archer haven't had much like with injuries and all that but now that look ready to show NJPW who the KES are again.
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Aug 27, 2017 23:01:09 GMT -5
So, I know there's plenty of hate on Roman. I get it. I'm not sure honestly where I stand on that guy. I realize its not his fault he's been pushed so hard, and whether its because of the crowd or him, his matches are exciting. But I want to know what people honestly believe not about Roman, but about how he ascended to the face of WWE. Let me start off by saying I believe Cena was hand picked by Vince. I believe he had about a decade of relevancy and time at the top. Obviously, I believe Roman will too. So at best, his career will start to dwindle down in about 7 years (Making it 2024) In that time, it is likely that Vince will retire, and unless he is senile and decides to give the company to the Beaver, Steph, Triple H or Shane will run it or oversee it in some capacity. So my question is this: It seems like all three to some degree subscribe to the belief of letting things be organic. Look at Triple H's work in NXT. So, if any of them are in charge, do you think we'll see them hand selecting the next Roman Reigns or will they be making the face of the company be whomever is obtaining the biggest organic reactions? Will it be a combination? Is letting organic reactions the best way to do business? Is Roman going to be the last hand picked face of WWE? I guess ultimately my question is do you really think business will change once Vince exits the company? My answer: No. it'll always be instances where somenoe who is midly popular and puts on decent to great matches will inevitably be used as the poster child for WWE. Not exactly. Obviously, some people in the company, like Jim Ross who signed him, knew Cena was going to be a future superstar, but in late-2004, Vince didnt see him as such which is why he had the $1 Million Tough Enough. There was even a rumor he was about to be released before he got his rapping gimmick. Then he won the WWE Title 4 months later. Is it 2002 you mean? Heard from many Vince didn't see anything in him when he was the trunks wearing "RUTHLESS AGGRESSION!" guy.
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Aug 27, 2017 5:41:37 GMT -5
I'm hoping the Cruiserweight Classic and Mae Young Classic will be Biennial, once every two years. Cruiserweight Classic next year, Mae Young Classic returns in 2019. Gives two years for new stars in NXT and the independent scene to rise up.
The 2018 CWC should include more NXT Talent, 2016 had Swann, Gargano and Ciampa? I think were the only NXT talents. As well as use some WWE UK Talents.
1. TJP - Philippines. The returning champion. 2. Lio Rush - United States 3. Oney Lorcan - United States 4. Bobby Fish - United States 5. Davey Richards - United States 6. Jessy Sorensen - United States. CWC 2016 Alternate. 7. Fred Yehi - United States 8. ACH - United States 9. Jason Kincaid - United States 10. Kyle O'Reilly - Canada 11. Adam Brooks - Australia 12. Robbie Eagles - Australia 13. Travis Banks - New Zealand 14. TK Cooper - New Zealand 15. The Mecha Wolf - Puerto Rico. CWC 2016 Alternate. 16. Johnny Vandal - Turkey. CWC 2016 Alternate. 17. Axel Dieter Jr. - Germany 18. Zumbi - Brazil. CWC 2016 Participant until Visa issues came up. 19. BT Gunn - Scotland 20. Davey Blaze - Scotland 21. Kenny Williams - Scotland 22. Danny Burch - England. Burch and Oney can be like the Ciampa/Gargano showdown in the first round. 23. Doug Williams - England. Currently over 220 but sure if given enough time he could drop the weight. 24. Joseph Conners - England 25. Mark Andrews - Wales 26. Rockstar Spud - England. He hasn't done much with GFW since India, they could probably get him. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32.
Left blank spaces for Asian talents as I'm not too familiar with promotions in Asia other than NJPW, just find I don't have a great deal of time to watch any other companies. And for any other regions I couldn't think off the top of my head.
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Aug 26, 2017 10:00:21 GMT -5
I know the topic is kinda old but really hoping next GFW will move away from the Impact Zone for TV tapings and any special events. The Manhattan Center was great, the Sands Casino I think it was? In Bethlehem was good. Maybe try some smaller venues Bellator worked 2013/2014. Just somewhere the crowd looks excited to be there so the audio editing matches up and probably not standing for the entire show.
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Aug 25, 2017 6:34:36 GMT -5
I'm a huge New Day fan so if WWE is on board for keeping them together then that's great.
I hope New Day will break the WWE tradition of splitting teams up because they've been together for 2 or more years and them doing nothing afterwards.
I've always wanted to see WWE do what ROH did with Jay Briscoe, he won the ROH World Title twice yet never stopped teaming with Mark.
Especially with New Day it could work. Kofi works a WWE Title programme while Woods and Wool work the Tag Team Titles.
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Aug 24, 2017 3:51:20 GMT -5
Why are some people saying only if NXT gets a second hour? Not like the current champions appear every week as it is. Most are once every two/three weeks, I wouldn't see an issue for a NXT Network Title.
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