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August Wrasslin' |OT2| Bummed Boys Bashing Big Balls By Beach-shore
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RecRoulette
Member
Why though...that's weird.
That Bobby Roode hype?
That Bobby Roode hype?
Fuck off with the body shaming
TarpitCarnivore
Member
SummerSlam is a huge PPV now so the bump makes sense. People probably expected to have some big names show up
Sorry I don't play the gimmick game.
While I think this is too harsh, it is surprising. He was in a much better physique before.
I wonder what happened?
Totally forgot she exists.
Jinder will singlehandedly save the company, mark my words
Trent was in much better shape not so long ago, so something is going on.
RedHoodedOwl
Member
Rosemary is challenging Sexy Star for AAA's women title? I'm slightly interested in the upcoming Triplemania.
Sweeney Tom
Banned
Definitely a more interesting card than Summerslam. No blank space that needs filling
RecRoulette
Member
Triplemania is going to be an awesome show before the carnival of the century (Mayweather vs McGregor)
BewareTheBatsie
Member
RedHoodedOwl
Member
I thought Johnny Mundo left AAA?
Sweeney Tom
Banned
It was either a work or he agreed to have his last day/drop the belt at TripleMania
RecRoulette
Member
Tonight's LU was a pretty average show considering it was the payoff for the last 2 months or so. Disappointing really. The shenanigans at the end were fun and all but it just felt like another episode, not the big event it should've been.
I guess they're holding back since Ultima Lucha 3 isn't that far off. But this just reminded me that Season 3 is trying it's best to be Season 1 again, but just can't do it.
I have no fucking idea what's going on anymore.
I guess they're holding back since Ultima Lucha 3 isn't that far off. But this just reminded me that Season 3 is trying it's best to be Season 1 again, but just can't do it.
I have no fucking idea what's going on anymore.
serenewarfare
Banned
So the Rusev story is most likely BS, just FYI.
Kinda makes you feel bad for Cena a bit because this won't help the crowd like Roman, it'll only help increase Roman's accolades which isn't the issue with him.
Something like that.
I'm definitely learning more towards a work, but nobody seems to be sure.
Really seems like they've just been spinning their wheels for S3 so far.
Not a whole lot has really gone down (bar some revelations here and there).
And that stupid-ass hiatus they had in the middle of the Season really did not help things at all.
TarpitCarnivore
Member
Yeaaap, this is exactly why I bailed mid-way into Season 2. Everything felt like it was just episode after episode until they did a big match then back into the cycle.
Simply Sami
Member
New day should go for the WWE championship...
serenewarfare
Banned
WWE is so idiotic. They don't look below surface level for problems with their shows or performers.
"Roman wins a lot and gets a negative reaction? Well obviously if we have him lose a lot people will love him!"
No you idiots, the story is bad. It was always bad and continues to be bad. The problem wasn't him winning all the time, it was that he was a bland character who had mixed motivations and never felt compelling, so him constantly winning felt manufactured and unenjoyable. Now he's losing all the time, but the story around him remains subpar, so nothing is going to improve from a reaction perspective.
Like look at Asuka. She wins all the time and she's loved for it. Because more often than not, the stories told with her are enjoyable and compelling.
People will react positively to a good story. They'll react negatively to a bad one. It's that simple. But WWE will never admit their stories are bad, because that requires a hell of a lot more introspection and effort to fix than just changing who wins and loses.
"Roman wins a lot and gets a negative reaction? Well obviously if we have him lose a lot people will love him!"
No you idiots, the story is bad. It was always bad and continues to be bad. The problem wasn't him winning all the time, it was that he was a bland character who had mixed motivations and never felt compelling, so him constantly winning felt manufactured and unenjoyable. Now he's losing all the time, but the story around him remains subpar, so nothing is going to improve from a reaction perspective.
Like look at Asuka. She wins all the time and she's loved for it. Because more often than not, the stories told with her are enjoyable and compelling.
People will react positively to a good story. They'll react negatively to a bad one. It's that simple. But WWE will never admit their stories are bad, because that requires a hell of a lot more introspection and effort to fix than just changing who wins and loses.
RedHoodedOwl
Member
CMLL is obviously more popular than AAA?
SallyIsNow
Banned
WWE is doing great things and should continue it's trajectory.
formated4tv
Member
I'm 34, and while I love seeing really good wrestling, the reason I watch WWE is for the story. I know they're all in safe mode, and I can respect the reasons why, but WWE's wrestling doesn't cover them doing weak stories.
Maybe it's different for different generations, but that's the glaring weakness I see with them.
jeez serene, easy with the wwe hate.
blackaroni
Member
Maybe you shouldnt put much value in some random ass tweet from Meltzer.
half a moon
Banned
Lets watch 10 hours of wwe a day u guise
serenewarfare
Banned
I mean even if you disregard that and assume Meltzer is lying (which there's no reason to assume), it's pretty clear that they never understood why Reigns gets the reaction he does.
TarpitCarnivore
Member
If you grew up watching in the 80s/90s it was all about story. People just use athleticism/work rate as a defense for a bad product. Fortunate for us we have a solid story in the Brock/Joe/Roman/Braun angle. Bigger problem is they blow their payoff b/c of monthly ppvs
Dark Ninja
Member
Who's in the WrestleGAF Hall of Fame?
SallyIsNow
Banned
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OwensIsNow
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Sweeney Tom
Banned
Hey friend, everything has changed, who's to say he shouldn't be given a second chance? Look how fearless he's been
Violence Jack
Member
Lucha main event was average, even if it picked up a bit at the end. I'd rather see Puma/Mundo again anyway.
SallyIsNow
Banned
The floodgates opened when Sweeney Tom went in. After that, you could get in just for being in the damn crowd.
sf2fanatic
Member
I just feel like there's certain things that are unforgivable, and what Zach did all those years ago, honestly, it makes me sick to my stomach just thinking about it. Pure fucking evil.
Wrestlemania X-Seven only a B+. No matter how great his career was, this ruins it all. His actions that night will keep him out of the hall of fame forever.
newdayrocks
Member
In the ring, sure. On the mic, nah.
Lmao are you sure you want to say that about a AAA show?😂😂😂
I mean, I'm sure they'll find a way to surprise you... but it will not be in a positive way
Yes, AAA is barely alive, they're Mexico's TNA, having the television deal is probably the only reason they're still around
blackaroni
Member
I dont assume that Meltzer lies, but I do think he talks out of his ass at times...who knows? Plans change. Do you think they constantly remind you that Roman retired the Undertaker to get people to like him? Maybe theyre using Romans popularity to elevate others? Theres been nothing subpar about the feud with Strowman.
He is still contracted to job the belt.
My personal belief is that it is a work to set up a GFW- AAA angle
I'm actually not a fan of the Reigns vs Strowman feud
I mean, they obviously put a decent effort on coming up with those very "gif-able" spots during their matches and backstage confrontations but that's it, everything else is barely average and incredibly forgettable.
Also I just can't stand commentary during said segments/matches.
I mean, they obviously put a decent effort on coming up with those very "gif-able" spots during their matches and backstage confrontations but that's it, everything else is barely average and incredibly forgettable.
Also I just can't stand commentary during said segments/matches.
serenewarfare
Banned
The Strowman feud has been good, but Strowman has shined in it way more than Roman IMO. Roman still comes out every week and cuts the same tired promos. Look back at the segment a few weeks ago where Roman, Joe, and Strowman were all in the ring. Strowman and Joe had good promos, while Roman just repeated the same stuff he's been saying for the past six months.
Professor Beef
Banned
Anthony has been Red in the face since that B+ grade.
The Strokes
Banned
Only decent thing on the card is the main event, can't see why someone would bother with the rest lol.
Then again, I never really liked AAA.
Brian_FETO
Banned
Conrad Link
Member
Was looking through my old games and found Vince's new endeavor:
