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August Wrasslin' |OT| Make a.. make a good...uh...a good wrestling thread
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sf2fanatic
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So it takes a non contract gimmick to make Slater good. SMH WWE
Slater was already good as the leader of the #SO
sf2fanatic
Member
He should of been head Nexxus guy instead of Barrett.
Yeah she should take off the costume before the light comes on like Finn.
Bluekaveli
Member
Who's corner will Perfect be in? Well, I think they'll all be in God's corner 😣 rip
Those three collectively have won as many world titles in the WWF/E as Ric Flair, Macho Man, and the Ultimate Warrior have won.
RIP
Bluekaveli
Member
They're still missing one.
wasn't that Reigns verse ?
Discotheque
Banned
Ecstacy is a violation of the wellness policy....
mariachi507
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Yeah, that's the main issue with only having one belt. Unfortunately, I feel that the belts get devalued as more are added. That was a problem with the last brand extension and it will probably be a problem again. Earlier tonight someone ITT asked if Ambrose forgot that Ziggler was a two time world champ, the problem is that nobody really viewed Dolph as the champ during that period. At that time it was probably Cena or whoever Cena was feuding with.
The title Ziggler won was basically a glorified midcard belt, which meant that the real midcard titles meant nothing. It was just a few months ago that Sami Zayn, KO, Cesaro and the Miz were all in a feud for the Intercontinental Championship. That feud actually made me care about that title again, and now the belt feels less important again.
Both shows having full sets of titles could work if their rosters were deep enough to support it. I've got a feeling though that certain wrestlers will be pushed to the main event that would otherwise be nowhere near if the brand extension didn't happen. That's not all bad though since it keeps feuds fresh and gives other wrestlers a chance to shine. It just feels weird to me that Ziggler is referred to as a two time world champ when I feel that he never really got to that point. I think I just miss the days when Hulk Hogan and Austin both being six time champs meant something. Nowadays, there are multiple guys in the company that have amassed almost as many reigns as Ric Flair has.
I can keep on bitching and go on and on about why I can't stand having multiple titles, but I really don't know how to fix it with there being two brands. I could maybe see a situation where the title's could be defended in a kind of Raw vs. Smackdown event where the winner's take the gold back to their shows, but that probably wouldn't work from a writing perspective and kind of violates the whole keeping the brand's separate thing.
Impact taping spoiler:
2 cenobites come to drag everyone in the Impact Zone to hell.
Yup:
Disgusting.
However:
Either of these are fine.
I could imagine them going for shenanigans in a title match, to hold the belts up and run a tournament - good time to introduce new belts. But didn't they do a tag team tournament not too long ago?
mariachi507
Member
Yep
Yeah but Enzo getting that concussion in the deciding match for the No. 1 contender slot really took the momentum out of it. I'd like new belts when Enzo & Cass inevitably get the Gol Bronze.
reptilescorpio
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Start a podcast? Seems to be the most effective way to draw fans.
FlammableD
Banned
is Kazma Sakamoto good now? I don't really follow big lads Japan
giancarlo123x
Banned
This actually looks like fun. I like how the camera goes splitscreen when you're in two different rooms. I thought cesaro was Ciampa before looking at the name. Lol
TarpitCarnivore
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Put on Smackdown and heard "12 man tag match" and already want to turn this off. This is the dumbest thing.
TarpitCarnivore
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Sigh....WWE is definitely in a shit spot right now. The Eva thing is a great way build up heat, but it really feels like an Attitude level push all over again.
JBL also just said Eva "magree"
JBL also just said Eva "magree"
UberTag
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I'm actually shocked the WWE doesn't sell headsets at network special events and TV tapings with a direct feed to the commentary team for the crowd.
Seems like a no-brainer thing that people would gladly pay extra for. Like paying to watch a movie in 3D when it wasn't shot in 3D in the first place.
Then again, they're probably waiting for some other professional sport to come up with the idea first so they can leech off of it then.
You'd think that, wouldn't you?
It would work just fine if they actually bothered to build feuds with storytelling instead of just throwing two guys in the ring together to dance and having them trade wins back and forth and the only thing that motivates them being belts (that can't even be referred to as belts) that often result in them losing more often once they have them or "making the WWE Universe happy". But they don't do that any more.
TarpitCarnivore
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This is possible at some stadium. You use your phone to access a particular network / app and get extra information for the event you're at.
UberTag
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Slater has always excelled while making the most out of very limited opportunities. He even made gold out of his JBL & Cole show character. He's essentially the new Santino Marella.
I think the promo he cut on Lesnar showed a serious side that I had not seen before and I liked it.
TarpitCarnivore
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I think Smackdown has been more consistent. Each week has felt on the same pace and story line building. I don't know if it's the lack of a third hour, but it just feels more focused.
slightconfuse
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Brian and vinny show is free this week
http://www.f4wonline.com/bryan-and-...gan-vs-sting-and-undertaker-vs-shawn-michaels
http://www.f4wonline.com/bryan-and-...gan-vs-sting-and-undertaker-vs-shawn-michaels
PHOENIXZERO
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Can Yuke's make people who don't look like soul less dolls?
How many times will we hear "Demon King" at Summerslam?
Smackdown wins by just being an hour less so the suffering is shorter.
I'm enjoying the Eva Marie trolling more and more every week.
How many times will we hear "Demon King" at Summerslam?
Smackdown wins by just being an hour less so the suffering is shorter.
I'm enjoying the Eva Marie trolling more and more every week.
Conrad Link
Member
As usual Vince has got it all wrong, I care more about Heath than the no one cares feud against Borton and Bork that we're supposed to be hyped for. >_>
I'm like, actually, I want to see more of Heath, the guy who is fighting for his (miscellaneous number of) kids, his livelyhood, someone the everyman can relate to. But nope he is just the butt of the joke "HAHAHAHA" so funny, right? As soon as they threw him out I'm like back to *fast forward* to the rest of Heyman's same old waffling on about nothing shit.
It's like Rusev, the man fighting for the honor of his beautiful bride, but he loses because he is the bad guy for some reason? Rusev is Sami Zayn tier good guy.
I'm like, actually, I want to see more of Heath, the guy who is fighting for his (miscellaneous number of) kids, his livelyhood, someone the everyman can relate to. But nope he is just the butt of the joke "HAHAHAHA" so funny, right? As soon as they threw him out I'm like back to *fast forward* to the rest of Heyman's same old waffling on about nothing shit.
It's like Rusev, the man fighting for the honor of his beautiful bride, but he loses because he is the bad guy for some reason? Rusev is Sami Zayn tier good guy.
Barrage
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WWE was trapped because their roster is (hypothetically) deep enough for two World titles, but not two women's or Tag titles.
I wouldnt have minded Floating Champions at all. They could even make storylines out of it. i.E. the Club could be tag champions and know that they can only team with A.J. on Smackdown as long as they have the belts.
I wouldnt have minded Floating Champions at all. They could even make storylines out of it. i.E. the Club could be tag champions and know that they can only team with A.J. on Smackdown as long as they have the belts.
PHOENIXZERO
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I wish the women's division wasn't split. =\ I'd rather the women be exclusive to Raw than there being a cruiser weight division or just had that on Smackdown.
For the love of god I hope Naomi's move set has improved, no more rear view, no more whatever it was called when she'd pull her opponent's face into her ass and no more of that stupid kicking thing that had absolutely no impact to it.
For the love of god I hope Naomi's move set has improved, no more rear view, no more whatever it was called when she'd pull her opponent's face into her ass and no more of that stupid kicking thing that had absolutely no impact to it.
I don't think they want this because it provides and incentive to sit down and listen quietly. WWE loves the rowdy, loud, enthusiastic crowds.
Shows are so much better live in part because you don't have to listen to the knuckleheads on commentary ignore the show.