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Well, despite being a "heel," I don't think Kane's done anything particularly dastardly. Plus, he has that thing going for him where wrestling fans respect his tenure, making him have to work twice as hard to get heel heat.
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April Wrasslin' |OT| Porsha! Get my damn shoe!
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I'm shocked he didn't claim Bryan is anti-vax again for no reason.
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They pulled him from the tour and judging from Meltzer (the real one, not Meltzerz) and Alvarez, there's a serious problem. I don't think it's that crazy to see a Bryan retirement is on the horizon, which sucks, because I enjoy him. Mix that with Aguayo Jr's death and I think a LOT of wrestlers are questioning if they're truly doing ok.
I didn't do that. You're reading too much into it.
Dr Duncan Steel
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das it mane
BronsonLee
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Sunny and Seph confirmed to troll even in OT
Don't even front like that ain't what you're both doing, I know your game
Don't even front like that ain't what you're both doing, I know your game
I'm a fucking Bryan mark. Why would I be trolling and saying Bryan is done?
Sunny, on the other hand....
That stuff about "seeking alternative medicine" like hippie stuff, was only a Total Divas storyline. It's giving out misleading information.
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I said refused traditional medical treatment, and clarified in an edit. Boo hoo.
Your entire statement about him refusing traditional medical treatment and seeking out alternate procedures?
Entirely false since traditional medical treatment had no clue what was going on with him.
That alternate procedure was the only thing that worked. His only other option was to never get the strength back in his arm.
Dr Duncan Steel
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Legit disrespectful to the man's craft and contribution to what he's done for da industry. Some shameful shit to poke fun at a man's possible retirement.
EDIT: Actually legit read the OP. Ehhh nvm.
EDIT: Actually legit read the OP. Ehhh nvm.
Pop-O-Matic
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Also there was throwing in that anti-vaxxer bullshit.
Sweeney Tom
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If people want to see a troll, here's a troll:
Daniel Bryan is definitely still going to be wrestling in WWE in 2020 and alive in 2025 at the rate he's going with his cool and smart and good ridiculous moves
Daniel Bryan is definitely still going to be wrestling in WWE in 2020 and alive in 2025 at the rate he's going with his cool and smart and good ridiculous moves
Listing Total Divas before WWE star
Not including your edit right next to this line and hiding it at the bottom of your post
I don't support anti-vax but this is unnecessary
There's some definitely mean-spirited stuff in your OP, Sunny
Pop-O-Matic
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I think we need a formal brand split between WrestlingGAF and BigDudesHuggingFor12MinutesAndHoldingDownAnyoneWithActualTalentBecauseThey'reBelow6'4"AndDon'tLookLikeAGreekGodAndFuckTheInternetFansWhoDemandToSeeActualTalentOverThisStaleBullshitBecuaseDespiteOurRatingsConstantlyGoingDownWeCanStillDrawADead(YetPaying)CrowdInCorpusChristieGAF
Well this is Vince McMahon WrasslinGAF and not WrestlingGAF, so you could argue that that split is already there.
British Monsoon
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There's some people who are going to be real happy when Bryan retires and, as far as I can tell, it's entirely because they dislike his fanbase. Which is pretty sad. It's also sad that one of the greatest mat technicians of his generation had to turn into a glorified high spot to get over, which undoubtedly impacted his health.
avengers23
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Watch out for Bodyslam: Revenge of the Banana! coming out of this year's Tribeca Film Festival:
Sweeney Tom
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The fans could stand to shut up, but I don't see how anybody could be happy with the Bryan saga. He spent his career doing dumb dangerous stuff, got 20 concussions, got a major neck injury, was told to stop with the dumb dangerous stuff, and didn't. It's hard to look at the inevitability that is his career being shortlived and think it's anybody's fault but his own, and it's sad. Dude could've and should've been a star for the next 15 years, but it's hard to see any alternate universe where he even lasts for 5 more.
The same people who wanted him to face Brock.
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Deleted member 47027
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/eyeroll
Just put me on ignore if you don't like what I say. It's honestly that simple.
I have a hard time believing there are people who will legit be happy to see Bryan retire. I really do. He's given a lot to wrestling and he's been delightful when all cylinders are firing. I think all of us were disappointed to see his feud coming out of the best Cinderella story in wrestling to turn into a Kane feud.
Anyone who likes wrestling probably likes Daniel Bryan, and I find it hard to hate him, and hard to believe others do, even with his fanbase being a little...obsessive.
Agreed. I was generally sad when the "Bryan vs The Authority" story line didn't end with WrestleMania 30.
In a year Balor's fanbase will replace them in Stro's mind
If anything I think the Bryan fanbase would migrate to Sami Zayn
British Monsoon
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Maybe they won't be happy that a man's career is coming to an end before it's time, but they'll be happy because they'll get to engage in their favourite sport; baiting fans of the thing they don't like.
I meant the real Vince, not you.
I think a lot of what you say for the most part is pretty good. Though sometimes content gets lost in translation through the delivery. Like with that Bryan post. I'm hoping you didn't mean for it to sound the way it did, but you can't deny that that wasn't how it ended up sounding before the edits.
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Stop baiting me, Boots. I legitimately enjoy Bryan and I don't know how else to express that.
avengers23
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I think we can name at least 3 from this very thread who would have started OT threads to celebrate Bryan's retirement, not what he's been able to do, not his body of matches, if Bryan announced his retirement due to injury.
This Bryan news makes me sad. I have been a fan ever since I saw him during the ROH golden years as I like to call them.
I like Bryan and both of them. I just like good wrestling.
I like Bryan and both of them. I just like good wrestling.
I think it depends who initially gets the bigger push but thinking about it you are probably right; Balor can get over more with looks alone and Sami can play that everyman who is impressive in the ring dealio.
Man its exciting to think about those two guys going at it on the big stage but holy shit its equally as terrifying to think how horribly they could be fucked up, Sami especially.
I think Balor is going to get pushed to the fucking moon when he comes up. He has #TheLook and the body paint shit is going to sell a fuck ton of merchandise.
blackaroni
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Is Sami or Charlotte doing anything in NXT now?
Sami's going to fight Rhyno soon and then probably go after Owens again. I don't think Charlotte has been on TV since she lost the rematch with Banks?
Fernando Fernandez
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Using Aguayo Jr death to promote Anti-Daniel Bryan threads is a heel move. Boo! boo that op!
About to have another Zayn vs Owens match, probably in the May special.
Charlotte hasn't been on NXT for a couple months now.
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Balor's incredibly marketable. I'm curious how many of the ideas were completely his, and how many were the WWE machine planning for the future. He can sell EVERYTHING. It's really pretty much perfect how his designs are. Whoever came up with it all, the entire breadth of the associated images with his brand, really needs a promotion.
Oh come on now. I think Aguayo Jr's passing took a lot of "younger" (30s) wrestlers to really look at themselves and wonder if they could be next. Seriously.
Oh come on now. I think Aguayo Jr's passing took a lot of "younger" (30s) wrestlers to really look at themselves and wonder if they could be next. Seriously.
Sweeney Tom
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Balor will be fine, but I still think Sami's already seen the best moment he'll have in the company (him winning the NXT title and that celebration)
Was thinking about this over lunch while digesting food and the Bryan news. WWE's roster has taken some fairly massive hits in the last 4 years.
--Edge is gone
--Christian is basically gone
--Beth Phoenix is gone
--Del Rio left
--Punk left
--AJ is gone
--Bryan might be done
That's five world champs right there.
--Edge is gone
--Christian is basically gone
--Beth Phoenix is gone
--Del Rio left
--Punk left
--AJ is gone
--Bryan might be done
That's five world champs right there.
blackaroni
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Maybe they're getting Charlotte ready for the main roster, eh?? I hope to see Zayn there before anyone else too.
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Deleted member 47027
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Alright guys I admit this thing to you.
The listing E! first thing...was a jab at Bryan. A rib, if you wheel, daddeh.
The listing E! first thing...was a jab at Bryan. A rib, if you wheel, daddeh.
slightconfuse
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Briscoes resigned with ROH
I think Zayn is going to get called up by the next Royal Rumble. I think his feud with Owens and (hopefully) second title reign are going to be his last major storylines in NXT. He's got another 6 months left in NXT at minimum. Charlotte and maybe Balor are going to get called up by Summerslam.
Sweeney Tom
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If you wanted to pull a rib, you would've also posted that pic of all the champs posing (Bryan, Punk, Beth, Ryder, Dolph, Bourne and Kofi)
Seriously, that pic will never not be funny/sad again