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[Dr Duncan Steel]

Apparently Dana White is speaking at the RNC.

Vince Mick Mahan was probably waiting for that phone call, how dare you Trump.

 

[sf2fanatic]

lol weak stuff

 

[miserable]

How about this. If I make Top 8 in Pokken, I'll yell out "WRESTLINGGAF 4LYFE" on the stage.

alright, good luck friend

Spoiler

what is a Pokken?

 

[Toki767]

Just finished watching the CWC opening.

Gran Metalik is great.
Alejandro Saez is pretty impressive for a guy his height.
Hoho Lun seems like he really needs to learn wrestling psychology and how to sell.
Ariya Daivari was fine, although kind of forgettable, like his brother.
Cedric Alexander is great, though he was good in ROH too. Losing 25 pounds really makes him look a lot better.
Clement Petiot was decent, though unspectacular.
Sean Maluta seemed like he was incredibly nervous and was quite lucky that he didn't get seriously hurt.
Kota Ibushi was Kota Ibushi. Made his opponent look great while making himself look great.

 

[Recall]

CWC was a lot of fun.

Loved the presentation of the show and really digging it's style.

 

[Data West]

Things that have less cuts than Moose

The Opening to Halloween
The Copacabana scene in Goodfellas

 

[SallyIsNow]

Christian's at last theme is so godlike

 

[Jimmy King]

Keep in mind

Ibushi has literally had great matches with a blowup doll. Don't get worked.

It wasn't even the match but just his demeanor. I mean, it's not hard to be more likeable than Roman or the Usos, but still.

At first I thought the match should be a squash but I'm still not sure what the kayfabe is like for this thing. They're saying these are the 32 best cruiserweights but that's obviously not true, and I get that this is more of a sport presentation so they want it to be competitive but it's kind of awkward in the case of Ibushi going against someone they're straight up saying is green and inexperienced.

Whatever. Just thinking out loud. Ibushi looked great.

 

[Tagyhag]

Christian's at last theme is so godlike

Preach.

Man, what a weird time it was for the company during the era that it was used.

Wrestlemania X8 felt so out of place when compared to the other years.

 

[Jimmy King]

Preach.

Man, what a weird time it was for the company during the era that it was used.

Wrestlemania X8 felt so out of place when compared to the other years.

Going from Austin/Rock to HHH/Jericho in a year is jarring

 

[Toki767]

It wasn't even the match but just his demeanor. I mean, it's not hard to be more likeable than Roman or the Usos, but still.

At first I thought the match should be a squash but I'm still not sure what the kayfabe is like for this thing. They're saying these are the 32 best cruiserweights but that's obviously not true, and I get that this is more of a sport presentation so they want it to be competitive but it's kind of awkward in the case of Ibushi going against someone they're straight up saying is green and inexperienced.

Whatever. Just thinking out loud. Ibushi looked great.

It seems like, at least in the first round, the matches are treated as exhibition matches where everyone gets chances to shine rather than having squash matches and things like that.

 

[Jimmy King]

It seems like, at least in the first round, the matches are treated as exhibition matches where everyone gets chances to shine rather than having squash matches and things like that.

Yeah, and I get that this isn't the type of special where you want to have squash matches necessarily. Some of the stuff just seemed at odds and Ibushi is obviously just so much more of a star than anyone of the first episode.

Gran Metalik was cool.

 

[Kurita]

Yeah, I keep waiting for it to jump the shark but it just doesn't.

It jumped the shark the minute they announced "The Final Deletion"

 

[Jimmy King]

It jumped the shark the minute they announced "The Final Deletion"

huh? "jump the shark" doesn't mean "gets better"

the versus screens are maybe the best thing to come out of the CWC, if that's its lasting legacy then it was well worth it

 

[Adree]

Balor/Nakamura was alright. Not a classic but almost made Balor interesting. I really hate the dead eye stare Balor has for most of his matches.

CWC was great as to be expected. I think HoHo and Maluta were the only kinda eh participants. Everybody should get a NXT contract if they want it.

I think Daniel Bryan was a bit rough on commentary, there were times he'd go silent and you could tell he's being fed some facts to get him started up again.

 

[Marvel]

Christian's at last theme is so godlike

Yup.

 

[Kurita]

Oh my god, the way they pronounce "Petiot" in the CWC. "Pehtyoo"

 

[Chie Satonaka]

Just watched Nakamura vs Balor.

Holy shit, what a match. I felt like I was 10 years old watching it, got completely absorbed.

So, so good.

 

[Adree]

Oh my god, the way they pronounce "Petiot" in the CWC. "Pehtyoo"

I was laughing at the 10 different pronunciations of Gran Metalik.

 

[whatevermort]

Just watched Nakamura vs Balor.

Holy shit, what a match. I felt like I was 10 years old watching it, got completely absorbed.

So, so good.

I loved it, but the no-selling Nakamura's leg really bugged me. How hard would it have been to have done a 'I don't care if it hurts me strong style lives on' grit teeth thing? He basically gave up pretending like Balor didn't spend ten minutes working it.

 

[Adree]

I loved it, but the no-selling Nakamura's leg really bugged me. How hard would it have been to have done a 'I don't care if it hurts me strong style lives on' grit teeth thing? He basically gave up pretending like Balor didn't spend ten minutes working it.

Yeah I thought the beginning was really great with Balor fucking his legs up with every move but then it's time for him to make his comeback and do all his leg moves.

 

[Data West]

I loved it, but the no-selling Nakamura's leg really bugged me. How hard would it have been to have done a 'I don't care if it hurts me strong style lives on' grit teeth thing? He basically gave up pretending like Balor didn't spend ten minutes working it.

WWE doesn't believe in selling anymore man. It's not what's hot to them.

 

[SallyIsNow]

I don't think I would have been so harsh if that one dude hadn't hyped it.

 

[Aiii]

He did leg moves and immediately grabbed his leg every time. Finn kicked out of his finisher because he couldn't put his full strength into it. Him being able to do the final three moves after Finn missed his finisher can be attributed to adrenaline. After the match he immediately fell down and grabbed his "injured" leg.

 

[FlammableD]

Got a real Cynthia Rothrock vibe from Pollyanna.

Polly is dope. My pick for PROGRESS Women's Champ

 

[klonere]

Well at least some of you guys are talking about a Finn match, that's a hell of a lot more than can be said about his last few big ones.

Of course, his best match was against Neville because Neville is incapable of having a bad match when given time to do so.

 

[Adree]

I think my favorite bit of post-match selling from last year was Sasha/Becky at Takeover when Sasha won and the ref tried to hold her hand up that had been in the armbar but Sasha made him hold her other arm up instead.

 

[Chie Satonaka]

I loved it, but the no-selling Nakamura's leg really bugged me. How hard would it have been to have done a 'I don't care if it hurts me strong style lives on' grit teeth thing? He basically gave up pretending like Balor didn't spend ten minutes working it.

Yeah, Shinsuke was selling the knees good at first, but then after he went right back to his leg based offense without making it look believable.

But that's the only downside I can think of to the match. Looking forward to watching it again.

 

[Data West]

Moose's finisher is so fucking stupid

why do a spin into a spin?

 

[giancarlo123x]

Can't wait for my drive later for round two of the cwc recordings!

 

[Pikma]

Well at least some of you guys are talking about a Finn match, that's a hell of a lot more than can be said about his last few big ones.

Of course, his best match was against Neville because Neville is incapable of having a bad match when given time to do so.

I want to see Neville vs AJ happen, probably one of my most wanted matches, too bad it probably won't get enough time, unless Neville gets a huge push and manages to escape the midcard

 

[avengers23]

How about this. If I make Top 8 in Pokken, I'll yell out "WRESTLINGGAF 4LYFE" on the stage.

You should hire Falling Edge to be your bodyguard.

Remember, protect yourself if it becomes a shoot. Double leg takedown will get them every time.

 

[Striker]

Moose's finisher is so fucking stupid

why do a spin into a spin?

More impact.

 

[Kurita]

Watched the first episode of CWC, was good.
Though, that Honk Kong dude's hits have no impact whatsoever.

 

[SallyIsNow]

https://youtu.be/n7_PZieiOZE?t=46s
I always kinda hated Christian, but DAT THEME and entrance changed me. Wish he had that attire figured out tho

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

The CWC was great. I don't know many of the guys in it asides the returning WWE stars and the big Indie names, but all four matches impressed me. Even the people you knew were definitely going to lose were really good. If I had to guess, Ibushi will probably win the whole thing. I really like HoHo too, liked the energy he had going on like the big ass smile when he kicked out.

 

[giancarlo123x]

Watched the first episode of CWC, was good.
Though, that Honk Kong dude's hits have no impact whatsoever.

It was so awkward live, dude was straight up terrible. I don't see him advancing any further tonight, if he does I'm going to be upset.

 

[Aiii]

I've taken the liberty...

WWE Cruiserweight Classic |OT| If it doesn't work on a bear, don't do it in the ring

Posting this one last time, I promise.

 

[SallyIsNow]

Steph looked female in 02 still

 

[kiguel182]

CWC was great. The matches were cool, the presentation was cool and commentary was cool. I liked everything about it. Bryan was a joy to listen to and he made a great pairing with Ranallo.

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

Also in other news, I bought the Marine 3 yesterday because it was fifty cents and I spotted it while browsing and decided fuck it. I will check it out because Miz. And if I like it, I can watch 4 because Summer Bae.

 

[Aiii]

If you guys haven't yet, check out the Scott Hall Story, it's interesting, tons of new interviews too.

 

[slightconfuse]

The tangent on observer radio where they bury wwe is hilarious

Also Shaq vs big show booked for next mania

 

[FlammableD]

WWE 2k17 Collectors Edition is NXT themed. Comes with a Finn Balor statue

Nia Jax, Apollo Crews and Nakamura gated DLC.

SMDH

 

[giancarlo123x]

WWE 2k17 Collectors Edition is NXT themed. Comes with a Finn Balor statue

Nia Jax, Apollo Crews and Nakamura gated DLC.

SMDH

I need the nakamura dlc. I'm a sucker.

 

[Pikma]

Posting this one last time, I promise.

You know, I hadn't noticed HoHo's signature move until now

HoHo Lun
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 155 lbs.
Representing: Hong Kong, China
Style: High-flying, striking
Signature Move: German Suplex

lmao

 

[Fox318]

A 5'7" 140lb wrestler is the talk of the world

 

[Zach]

 

[Raw64life]

Ho Ho Lun did little to impress me. Ibushi was not only amazing but also made his opponent look amazing despite his botching.

 

[Kaladin]

I kinda want that.