blackaroni
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Hopefully Roman gets his second Superstar of the Year Slammy next week.
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Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
There's something random about an extreme rules match where nobody gets any color
It'll be nice. He'll have actually earned it.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
This year was the year to kill it and they didn't do it
And here I was thinking that Barrett was MIA because he was busy keeping Ambrose from interfering.
Barrett
Snowman Prophet of Doom
Member
Uh, that match was fucking dope, just like a half-dozen other dope matches Roman has had this year, and the crowd was hot from like the halfway point until the end.
Roman ALWAYS gets the crowds into his matches, because his spots are well-suited to doing just that and were probably chosen specifically to pop the crowd and get them hype.
Evening Musuko
Black Korea
If he was in the SS match last year, he definitely would have earned it for getting rid of the authority.
Velcro Fly
Member
that feeling when Dean Ambrose is the only shield guy not to hold the WHC belt this year despite having like 3 shots at it
he's never going to hold it is he
he's never going to hold it is he
blackaroni
Member
He actually earned it last year when the Roman Empire voted for him.
Yeah, this isn't bad news.that feeling when Dean Ambrose is the only shield guy not to hold the WHC belt this year despite having like 3 shots at it
he's never going to hold it is he
"They must've piped in the cheers. Frick you, Kevin Dunn."
Officerrob
Banned
that feeling when Dean Ambrose is the only shield guy not to hold the WHC belt this year despite having like 3 shots at it
he's never going to hold it is he
Who knows. Him being Reigns's little buddy is still a prime opportunity for a massive heel turn.
Now that Reigns has the title, they better do something about the heel side of things. Sure, he will be busy with HHH until Mania, but post Mania (if he's the champ) who the hell is there to feud with?
that feeling when Dean Ambrose is the only shield guy not to hold the WHC belt this year despite having like 3 shots at it
he's never going to hold it is he
Now that we are in an era of 1 world title and generally long title reigns, there are going to be a ton of guys who "deserve" the title but never get it.
UberTag
Member
Probably Owens after he loses to Brock at Mania.
Maybe have Dean turn for a Summerslam match.
And then there's always a returning Rollins.
And the annual Big Show main event cup of coffee.
All sorts of options.
Officerrob
Banned
I'm far from a Reigns supporter (or a phony supporter), but he got a good pop when he first came out. The problem is he had three separate entrances over 4 hours of wrestling. Going to Raw these days is painful to sit through, nobody is getting up for a guy you have already seen several times.
I mean, I can't PROVE that was faked... But I'm pretty sure that was either a work or a technical issue. I like Roman, I liked Roman last year, and I'll still never believe that without the receipts. Maybe if he hadn't gone out with injury.
Officerrob
Banned
Don't waste your time
blackaroni
Member
Good idea.
Bluekaveli
Member
This sounds so familiar.
The Silver
Member
If WWE could fuck up the summer of Punk they can fuck up anything.
Reigns really is a good talent that has been a victim of bad booking. Now it's the time we wait and see if they fuck up like usual or if a miracle happens.
Evening Musuko
Black Korea
HEY KEVIN NASH I THOUGHT THEY CALLED YOU BIG SEXY
BUT IT LOOKS LIKE THEY SHOULD BE CALLING YOU LITTLE SEXY
just watched raw
holy shit, it happened
that into monolouge sucked alot of last night away, just like i thought it would. they just cant let him be a beast. making another tater tot joke again was so cringeworthy i had to take a shower.
otherwise though, it was a decent raw and something of value actually happened. i guess im down to see the direction they take this.. which is inevitably going to be down hill.
holy shit, it happened
that into monolouge sucked alot of last night away, just like i thought it would. they just cant let him be a beast. making another tater tot joke again was so cringeworthy i had to take a shower.
otherwise though, it was a decent raw and something of value actually happened. i guess im down to see the direction they take this.. which is inevitably going to be down hill.
Dark Ninja
Member
They'll fuck it up but unintentionally, this is their guy they wont sabotage him. They already partially fucked up today. Remember watch ESPN tomorrow the employed Roman Reigns will be on there tomorrow.
Dental Plan
Member
Wow. This raw was incredible. Leave it to Vince to put the icing on the cake.
Bravo.
Bravo.
Bluekaveli
Member
Yeah, I was like you gotta be fucking kidding me.
You gotta have him as champ for promotional reasons.
skLaFarebear
Member
Just finished RAW. That was very fun and a pretty incredible finish. Roman is super over and I'm definitely interested to see what he does as champ.
Officerrob
Banned
Because it's so hard to promo Sportscenter as Reigns holds the belt over his head saying tune into Roman's first interview as champion tomorrow on ESPN. It's insane how stupid that was.
PHOENIXZERO
Member
That was the best Raw in months.
Also, has Wade been kidnapped? Did he get wellness violated?
Also, has Wade been kidnapped? Did he get wellness violated?
like
why not just say the winner of the match will be on espn
specifically calling out roman was dumb af
blackaroni
Member
Officerrob
Banned
That works as well. There is just no excuse that it went down the way it did
UberTag
Member
It's like they were worried USA would cut them off or commentary would forget if they waited until after Reigns won the title to plug SportsCenter so they were paranoid and did it beforehand despite how clearly idiotic doing so was.
Either that or they wanted to intentionally make it REALLY obvious to the slowest of fans so that they'd get all of their buddies on social media to tune in and celebrate Roman's coronation.
Just look how happy he is...
Even that would be "kind of dumb" because Sheamus had his SportsCenter appearance right after winning at Survivor Series and it's clear they intend to parade their new flag bearer on ESPN whenever there's a big title change because of how newsworthy an event that is.
PHOENIXZERO
Member
Also did they have the crowd mics way in the back or behind the hard camera turned up because it seemed like much of the reactions everyone I could see wasn't really reacting, it seemed really noticeable at the start.
serenewarfare
Banned
Business that is centered on HD Television broadcast wants aesthetically pleasing talent. More on this and other breaking news at 11.
Bluekaveli
Member
Just remember guys, wrestling skills are at the back of the list of what Vince looks for in a superstar lol.
Heavy_D206
Member
Damn I forgot how much I love seeing Vince in the ring.
Best RAW in years and I'm actually interested in the product again.
Well done WWE, well done!
Best RAW in years and I'm actually interested in the product again.
Well done WWE, well done!
UberTag
Member
Criteria Vince looks for in a sports entertainment superstar...
1) Are they related to Dwayne?
2) Are they a big musclebound giant?
3) Can they give a good interview in mainstream media to represent the WWE brand?
4) Do they look handsome?
5) Are they related to some other WWE guy I made famous?
etc.
Actual wrestling ability and getting over with the crowd is somewhere down in the teens.
serenewarfare
Banned
Kind of as it should be. History has shown that there are plenty of examples of guys who can't wrestle well at all getting over at massive superstar levels because of their charisma and mic skills, whereas the opposite has rarely shown to be true.
Not to say wrestling ability isn't important or preferable, but if I'm picking between the two, I'd much rather have a charismatic guy with great mic skills who can't work than a guy who can work better than anyone but no one gives a shit about because he has no charisma.
eh
even the bolded don't matter
the real criteria is:
1. Does Vince McMahon want to be this person
If yes, congratulations! You are the chosen guy. If not, fuck off into mid card obscurity. Maybe a temporary main event push just to shut the stupid fans up.
serenewarfare
Banned
I'm not arguing about what Vince wants. We're all aware his criteria is flawed.
I'm just saying that I think actual wrestling ability is less important relative to other aspects when it comes to having a true superstar.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
that feeling when Dean Ambrose is the only shield guy not to hold the WHC belt this year despite having like 3 shots at it
he's never going to hold it is he
Lol
aspiegamer
Member
Apparently the thing that puts you over the top in WWE is getting kicked in the junk by Vince. That one moment did more than everything else they've tried in 8 months since Wrestlemania combined. Even if you dislike the guy, it's extremely hard to root against someone Vince kicked in the junk.
It's a shame the first many months of his title run are going to be Cena-style "CAN HE OVERCOME THE ODDS!?!" matches. A handicap match on every RAW and a gimmick match every PPV to Stack The Deck Against Him. He fights the Authority, alone! It might work as long as they never let him touch a microphone ever again. He's at peak badassery right now! It's impossible to go any higher! Don't ruin it by letting him open his mouth again!
BananasWithGuns
Member
I feel bad for Sheamus, not only because of the whole Reigns situation, but just because he gets shit on a lot even though he's an incredibly solid worker and he's decent enough on the mic, even more so over the past month or so.
Not saying he's the best on the roster or anything but he's perfectly serviceable as champion and that's more than I think Reigns will be.
Clearly I'm in the minority though.
Aeternus Malum
Member
WEE-OOO-WEE-OOO-WEE-OOO
Hidden One
Member
Lol
That doesn't count as winning.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Hence "lol"
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