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[klonere]

Just finished Takeover. Man, was it underwhelming. Nak winning already? Joe should have kept the strap for way longer than that. Even C+ player Balor got to keep it for what felt like years.

TBH long title runs in NXT make no sense the way they are booking it right now. I mean it'd be fine if they were taking young guys and building characters over the course of a year but instead they are sticking it a bunch of late 30s dudes who go on cruise control.

Hopefully Joe can go up to the main roster and immediately become 100% less interesting.

 

[Verendus]

Seems like this year's spectacle match will be Undertaker vs. Goldberg. Pardon me while I yawn.

Why?

Why not Joan Cena vs. Undertaker? Isn't Goldberg like 60 now?

 

[klonere]

Why?

Why not Joan Cena vs. Undertaker? Isn't Goldberg like 60 now?

Attitude era fans would probably eat up Goldberg doing anything. They will do it, no doubt.

 

[Zach]

I mean, The Undertaker is older than Goldberg sooo...

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

Hello, friends.

Help me figure something here. Why has Double Double E booked Roman so terribly this year? From walking out in the Roman Rumble, to being counted out against AJ Styles (jebus rice), to losing against Seth Rollins, then again in a triple threat. And who in the blue hell is Finn Balor? What the hell is going on here? We have a brand split too.

Why is Superslam like this? Where is Barack vs. Reigns 2? This is not what was promised to me.

Because he sucks, dude.

His character sucks, his look sucks, his mic work sucks, the methods the writers try to get him over sucks, everything but his in-ring skills (which are good at best) SUCKS.

 

[Verendus]

Because he sucks, dude.

His character sucks, his look sucks, his mic work sucks, the methods the writers try to get him over sucks, everything but his in-ring skills (which are good at best) SUCKS.

We're not talking about Daniel Bryan, friend. We're talking about Roman Reigns here. I realise I forgot to refer to him by his full name in that post, so I'll forgive you for the confusion.

 

[sora87]

Are people seriously expecting Goldberg to be there tonight?

 

[klonere]

Tom Philips and Corey Graves should be the commentary team on Smackdown. Best commentary pair in WWE right now, perhaps the world.

 

[Verendus]

All of a sudden Goldberg is coming back. I wonder if Brotista ever will.

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

We're not talking about Daniel Bryan, friend. We're talking about Roman Reigns here. I realise I forgot to refer to him by his full name in that post, so I'll forgive you for the confusion.

I'm talking about Roman Reigns. The suckiest suck that ever sucked.

 

[Zach]

TIL Bull Buchanan is Roman Reigns' dad. Weird.

 

[Syder]

So where can I see the most recent odds for tonight?

 

[SallyIsNow]

Sometimes I think Balor is worse than Reigns, but then Reigns says or does something and they become even again.

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

I'm talking about Roman Reigns. The suckiest suck that ever sucked.

 

[Bluekaveli]

So where can I see the most recent odds for tonight?

https://news.wagertalk.com/2016-wwe-summerslam-start-time-and-odds/

 

[klonere]

So where can I see the most recent odds for tonight?

http://www.paddypower.com/bet/sports-novelties/wwe?ev_oc_grp_ids=780322

Note some consider these odds spoilers as they shift close to show time as insiders get results beforehand. Supposedly.

 

[Verendus]

Sometimes I think Balor is worse than Reigns, but then Reigns says or does something and they become even again.

I'm curious to see how impressive this jabroni is. Randomly appears out of nowhere like he's some fucking Pokemon, and is facing Seth Rollins for the title.

 

[Zach]

They haven't actually shown the Universal Championship, right?

 

[SallyIsNow]

https://youtu.be/PFdjPmGN14M
Punk looks like he could play a young Adolf with that hair.

 

[Entropia]

They haven't actually shown the Universal Championship, right?

Nope

 

[Arrowgigantic]

 

[Zach]

Nope

Looking forward to seeing it. And if it's hideous, the WrassleGAF reaction.

 

[sora87]

They haven't actually shown the Universal Championship, right?

 

[Zach]

My dear, dear American Alpha is teaming with the Hype Bros. and the Usos on the pre-show?

Maaannn...

 

[Dr Duncan Steel]

Glorious is STILL stuck in my head.

 

[Tom Nook]

2 hours till pre Show.

Kickoff Pre-show Match
The Dudley Boyz vs. Neville and Sami Zayn

Kickoff Pre-show Match
The Ascension, The Vaudevillains and Breezango vs. The Usos, American Alpha and The Hype Bros.

Poor Sami

 

[SallyIsNow]

2 hours till pre Show.

Kickoff Pre-show Match
The Dudley Boyz vs. Neville and Sami Zayn

Kickoff Pre-show Match
The Ascension, The Vaudevillains and Breezango vs. The Usos, American Alpha and The Hype Bros.

Poor Sami

4, actually. Sami vs Rollins would have been lit af.

 

[cordy]

Judging the latest betting odds with insider money coming in...

Spoiler

The only faces who are winning tonight are Balor, Ambrose and Lesnar and shit, 2 of those matches are face/face. Damn. I wonder why it's this crazy.

 

[Syder]

Judging the latest betting odds with insider money coming in...

Spoiler

The only faces who are winning tonight are Balor, Ambrose and Lesnar and shit, 2 of those matches are face/face. Damn. I wonder why it's this one crazy.

I wouldn't be surprised if

Spoiler

Sasha Banks

retains but

Spoiler

Charlotte

still gets the win.

 

[Mengetsu]

Lol I walk into work at the arena and Big Show is sitting outside vaping.

 

[Zach]

2 hours till pre Show.

Kickoff Pre-show Match
The Dudley Boyz vs. Neville and Sami Zayn

Kickoff Pre-show Match
The Ascension, The Vaudevillains and Breezango vs. The Usos, American Alpha and The Hype Bros.

Poor Sami

NeoGAF's arch-nemesis reddit says Cesaro/Sheamus is on the pre-show, too.

4, actually. Sami vs Rollins would have been lit af.

WrassleGAF's arch-nemesis /r/SquaredCircle says the two-hour pre-show starts at 4:00 PM CST.

 

[cordy]

I wouldn't be surprised if

Spoiler

Sasha Banks

retains but

Spoiler

Charlotte

still gets the win.

Great point. I can see this happening.

Lol I walk into work at the arena and Big Show is sitting outside vaping.

That's all he does these days it seems.

 

[notworksafe]

WrassleGAF's arch-nemesis /r/SquaredCircle says the pre-show starts at 4:00 PM CST.

Yep its 2 PDT so 4 Central

 

[Jimmy King]

Frank Ocean's the real winner this weekend.

 

[Zach]

Just to really hammer it home.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

these guys are ready for their call up

 

[Jimmy King]

Dean/Dolph buried in the SummerSlam description.

 

[Zach]

What's happening there, Ninja Scoot?

Edit:

The sudden turn of events enraged the Mongolian coaches. One removed his shirt in front of the judges’ table and flexed. The other took off his shirt and pants, wearing only a pair of underwear.

Heh.

 

[SallyIsNow]

Just to really hammer it home.

Jesus christ. This is gonna be rough.

 

[Tom Nook]

NeoGAF's arch-nemesis reddit says Cesaro/Sheamus is on the pre-show, too.

Poor Cesaro

Make the trade Daniel and Shane, trade RKO for Cesaro and Sami.

 

[Verendus]

Why is it so early? Was Summerslam like this last year?

 

[Zach]

Jesus christ. This is gonna be rough.

I don't think I can do it. I'm gonna start way late and fast-forward through the fluff.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

What's happening there, Ninja Scoot?

Edit:



Heh.

Ric Flair would be proud

 

[UberTag]

They haven't actually shown the Universal Championship, right?

Here's a sneak preview...

Just substitute Jeff Hardy's head for Finn Balor's head (both on the belt and the guy holding it aloft) and you've got a pretty good idea of what to expect.

 

[miserable]

Judging the latest betting odds with insider money coming in...

Spoiler

The only faces who are winning tonight are Balor, Ambrose and Lesnar and shit, 2 of those matches are face/face. Damn. I wonder why it's this crazy.

Spoiler

Balor

winning?

 

[Razorskin]

Here's a sneak preview...

Just substitute Jeff Hardy's head for Finn Balor's head and you've got a pretty good idea of what to expect.

Demon... prince?

 

[serenewarfare]

Lady Balls.

Actually that term probably won't be used that much since their trademark on it was denied.

 

[SallyIsNow]

Spoiler

Balor

winning?

No he's from NXT so it's ok that he's overpushed, guy.

 

[Jimmy King]

Spoiler

Balor

winning?

Spoiler

Is it really that surprising when you see how many viewers they lost with Rollins as champ?

 

[Data West]

Spoiler

Is it really that surprising when you see how many viewers they lost with Rollins as champ?

I don't think Finn's going to help that