Martin references in 2016? I'm ok with that.
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August Wrasslin' |OT 2| All popped everything ft. Injuries too
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Martin references in 2016? I'm ok with that.
Nocturnowl
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Reigns continues to conflict, I know the man has some neat moves up his non existent sleeves but god damn they just spammed the superman punch to the nth degree in that main event, it's like they're trying to make the man boring from every angle.
Also yay Owens.
Also yay Owens.
Yet i'm worried if they do it the wrong way. If theyr want Owens to be the corporate face and Rollins chasing against steph.. And i still don't think that's what happened. I think the story is Steph would have preferred Rollins to win. AND i think in that story, Owens is the fat guy who doesn't represent the company well. I can't see Rollins working a a face against him honestly... And we all know Owens will always be cheered no matter what..
I mean.. He was clapped when he eliminated Styles from the Rumble. He had "You deserve it" when Triple H gave him the Belt in the most screwy manner... That should tell WWE something lol..
The Elite
BOSS
I have been watching since the late 90s and think he's great.
You can be a heel without being a nasty asshole to everyone. What was he supposed to say, "I'm so happy, I'm gonna go home and beat my wife?" Even Hitler was married.
You would be perfectly correct. Even if you went back and binge-watched his rise, it isn't the same because you can saw through the content more quickly. Early HHH is a good and fun character. DX HHH post-WM14 until about... maybe 2010, forget it.
HHH being third party with his NXT people in this whole brand split thing would be amazing but I don't think they have the creative capacity to do invasion angles in any sort of competent ways, especially "we've been here all along" invasion angle.
It's more fantasy booking from me than anything. I guess we are just getting The Authority all over again?
It's more fantasy booking from me than anything. I guess we are just getting The Authority all over again?
Arrowgigantic
Member
She deleted, what was it?
Bluekaveli
Member
I can't believe you got worked. Brother, you're starting to get weak on me. I'm scared.Meltz said Cesaro injury was a work
This is perfect underdog storytelling for Sami as well. You just beat your biggest career rival and he gets to skip the queue straight to the top because he's friends with the boss. Now you'll have to fight your way up the card yourself to reach him and the belt.
If they go in with this, it's 100% money and refreshes the feud. And by god do they like their easy repeat feuds.
#HopeEra
If they go in with this, it's 100% money and refreshes the feud. And by god do they like their easy repeat feuds.
#HopeEra
Conrad Link
Member
Whoo Owens!!! 
I completely marked out.
First time in ages I've actually cheered for HHH lol.
I think I ruined it for my wife though. When they all got in the ring it was obvious HHH was gonna turn on Seth because he loves a SWERVE! I said he's gonna hit Seth and she's like "Huh?"
I really gotta learn to keep my know-it-all 'I've been watching this shit forever' comments to myself cause I think it can ruin to the moment. I forget she's a little bit it's still real to me dammit.
Oh well, still really happy for KO!
I completely marked out.
First time in ages I've actually cheered for HHH lol.
I think I ruined it for my wife though.
When they all got in the ring it was obvious HHH was gonna turn on Seth because he loves a SWERVE! I said he's gonna hit Seth and she's like "Huh?"I really gotta learn to keep my know-it-all 'I've been watching this shit forever' comments to myself cause I think it can ruin to the moment. I forget she's a little bit it's still real to me dammit.
Oh well, still really happy for KO!
Arrowgigantic
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I am sad to say that I missed this moment of genius last night and grateful for those who were more attentive.
Best night for our sport, friends.
zombie armpit
Best night for our sport, friends.
WWE are really getting into this fan participation thing aren't they.
Arrowgigantic
Member
The INJURY UPDATE said it was contusions to the lumbar spine, which means he is literally butthurt. As in, he bruised his booty. That's it.
If your spine is located in your butt Matthew, you might want to go to a doctor right fucking now.
Best night for our sport, friends.
Looks like HHH is looking at Owens physique and saying to himself "Vince is gonna kill me if this doesn't work".
Arrowgigantic
Member
The lumbar verterbrae, doctor:
That's your lower back though, I'm sorry.
Shadow Broker
Banned
Yo, why did the camera go to the announce table in the middle of the 6 man mix tag match?
The match was ongoing and and was just Michael Cole saying shit that wasn't important.
The match was ongoing and and was just Michael Cole saying shit that wasn't important.
HeisenbergLannister
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NEW AND AWESOME CAMERA ANGLES! How that one ever got approved, I have no idea.
Does a likely Seth face turn mean no more douchebag Rollins laugh?
Arrowgigantic
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AKA the upper butt.
The point is, lumbar spine contusions are painful, but not serious. They are literally bruises. Bruises on the spine can be bad, I have two (on the thoracic spine) that healed into benign tumors, but they don't hurt. You'll see when Cesaro is on the show next week and has to forfeit to go 0-3.
whatevermort
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My favourite bit of the match: Owens slapping Reigns' chest and then selling how the armour - UGH - hurt his hand. People act like the armour doesn't exist most of the time - apart from the fans who want to know why a strong dude has to wear body armour to compete.
You do realise you've just booked KO to be walking the dog while HHH and Steph feud, right? Not again.... Not like that...
The Elite
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Now I know who writes this shit.
Oh, you guys don't figure that HHH's moves into a program with Seth/Steph and KO goes off to do his own thing from here on? That's what I figured.
Even though the McMahon power struggle is in worn out territory there's a good dynamic in place after last night. We could get Owens on HHH's side and Seth on Steph's side with Foley trying to be neutral but giving leeway to Steph because he wants to believe she has good intentions. If WWE wasn't so bad at storytelling I would be a lot more excited too see what will happen next.
slightconfuse
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Meltz stories about Fuji was great. Guy was a real shooter.
Meltz need to write a book
Meltz need to write a book
SallyIsNow
Banned
What about Roman? Where's Roman?
slightconfuse
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BIG (daddy)Cass
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Roman is still in the doghouse.
I figure it's face KO vs. Y2J first, then Seth, and then around the end of the year KO loses the belt to Seth so he can go into the DEMON KING Mania program.
The Elite
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I still don't think Foley is a long term GM. I feel like he's only around while his show is on the air. Triple H won't be taking his place though.
NXT as a developmental minor league program has really worked. The only problem is, the Yankees' Triple A team doesn't have the ability to sell out Yankees stadium, while NXT can fill the same arena as Summerslam. They have a growing product on their hand and I think they want to evolve it at some point. I just hope they don't lose what makes NXT great in the process.
NXT as a developmental minor league program has really worked. The only problem is, the Yankees' Triple A team doesn't have the ability to sell out Yankees stadium, while NXT can fill the same arena as Summerslam. They have a growing product on their hand and I think they want to evolve it at some point. I just hope they don't lose what makes NXT great in the process.
Seems quite optimistic for The Great American Bash 2000, but we'll see, Recall. We'll see.
You must not remember the last divorce angle between HHH and Steph.
Shadow Broker
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Can't believe Mr. Fuji is gone. I loved his work even as a kid.
Anybody watch Total Divas? I can't tell if Nattie being lame is a work of if she's really a closeted 70 year old crazy cat lady with zero self awareness irl and it's EATING ME UP INSIDE.
This show is single handedly justifying my Network sub atm. Cena is such a cuck
This show is single handedly justifying my Network sub atm. Cena is such a cuck
She called Dana a bitch, trash, and miss piggy. Maybe she salty WWE did't offer her a job?
Sunny Mac and I have been advocating for Total Divas for ages, welcome to the club. TD is one, if not THE, best thing WWE does, though there's been a drop in quality last season, hope they can right the ship.
Nattie legit crazy, I'd say she has some manic tendencies. TJ is a trooper sometimes. He just lets her rave and rant as he sits on the kitchen counter eating cereal, he knows not to engage her.