of all the garbage decisions that's what stands out the most for you? that match has been known since 2015
but yeah, as expected, WM will be a snore-fest
One would think it can't be worse than last year, but they always find a way
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of all the garbage decisions that's what stands out the most for you? that match has been known since 2015
but yeah, as expected, WM will be a snore-fest
One would think it can't be worse than last year, but they always find a way
SallyIsNow
Banned
It means Brock and Goldberg is for the UC and Owens/Jericho ia for the US title.
early 2000s was the time of big men still
aj wasn't a big man. this was before vince even realized how much money someone like rey could make for him despite his success in wcw
Into the Light
Banned
They want reaction shots from the crowd, so they can replay and manipulate them at nausiam
And Charlotte! Actually I think Charlotte might be one of the only WCW debuted wrestlers in WWE right now that only worked for both WCW and WWE. Everyone else has been in another promotion before WCW or after WCW's demise.
edit:
Show had that short stint in Memphis Wrestling otherwise he also fits that description
Lmao
"I'll be nice to you if you hand me over your product, PUPPET"
It's hilarious that towards the end of last year way before FloSlam was a thing they sent out surveys to test if people wanted other promotions on the Network so they had plenty of time to get this shit done. World of Sport will end up turning the entire year on it's head.
Lol wowwww.
Lmao
"I'll be nice to you if you hand me over your product, PUPPET"
serenewarfare
Banned
AJ is a mirror image of what they did with Punk.
"Thanks for carrying the brand on your back for eight months. But we need that title for something more important."
But then again, knowing Vince, he probably thinks a match with his son is the highest compliment he can give someone.
No, Meltzer says that
Also RIP Cruiserweights:
"Thanks for carrying the brand on your back for eight months. But we need that title for something more important."
But then again, knowing Vince, he probably thinks a match with his son is the highest compliment he can give someone.
No, Meltzer says that
neither AJ or Owens are scheduled to be champions at Mania. Speculates Jericho/Owens might be for the US title though.
Also RIP Cruiserweights:
serenewarfare
Banned
Nothing about that WM lineup looks interesting except
, which would probably actually be pretty great.
Cena vs. Joe
excelsiorlef
Member
Gonna have a Royal Rumble Match Marathon over the next few days
Gonna try to watch all 29 previous Rumbles
Gonna try to watch all 29 previous Rumbles
Owens vs Jericho should be good? Of course his match vs AJ sucked last time...
What's the point, you already know who's going over
serenewarfare
Banned
If AJ can get a better than 3 and a half star match out of Shane, we should immediately drop all pretense and recognize him as the best wrestler on the planet.
Actually we don't, especially if
It'll probably be okay, but I feel like they've teased the breakup for too long for it to really have an effect when they actually do it. I'll probably still enjoy it to a degree though.
Actually we don't, especially if
Cena doesn't have the title and Joe is being brought in as highly as Meltzer is speculating.
It'll probably be okay, but I feel like they've teased the breakup for too long for it to really have an effect when they actually do it. I'll probably still enjoy it to a degree though.
excelsiorlef
Member
Lmao
serenewarfare
Banned
Kenny Omega should be named Worker of the Decade for his ability to get anyone to seriously believe he's doing anything other than competing in the NJ Cup in two months.
Bluekaveli
Member
If Cena goes against
at Mania and
doesn't get the rub, holy hell.
Joe
Joe
If this is work and he's acting then he deserves an oscar
http://streamable.com/3p4rv
Not saying he'll leave NJPW, just that I think his current situation of uncertainty is real
They put Jericho over AJ last mania. You know it's 100% possible.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
There's a serious question that people don't seem to understand about how stable NJPW is. They were in the shitter like ~6 years ago.
Future Foundation
Member
Jesus, that card is something.
I'd say I want no parts of Orton/Wyatt, but it means that Bray would be going to WM with the belt, so I sorta want it.
funkystudent
Member
Teasing going to another company then staying put is classic "working marks into a shoot" manovering.
Kenny Omega isnt going to WWE. Using the rumors as a way to bring more people to New Japan when he shows up again is smart.
Kenny Omega isnt going to WWE. Using the rumors as a way to bring more people to New Japan when he shows up again is smart.
Almost every match had a swerve winner last year, I doubt this year will be any different, so yeah, it'll be the opposite of what everyone wants and/or expects. Common sense doesn't exist when predicting WM winners
whatevermort
Member
That Mania lineup also assumes we have no Finn Balor.
But Jesus Christ so many of those matches are going to be boring as fuck.
But Jesus Christ so many of those matches are going to be boring as fuck.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
I actually think its hilarious how many people didn't get the entire "guy from Atlanta" thing was a work and thought they legitimately refused to mention Styles' name on television because they don't like him.
Bluekaveli
Member
WE'RE OVERAH!
JesseEwiak
Member
Um, yes it does. Just assume instead of storylines, WWE is booking to make the casual fan watching happy or push somebody to those causal fans.
Thus, Jericho winning, Brock beating Ambrose, the legends beating up the guys in the 6-man, Zach Ryder pointlessly winning the I-C title, Shane O' Mac being in a big match, a Flair keeping the Women's title, and Roman being crowned. It's about showing off what Vince wants to show off to the guy who got Wrestlemania, but doesn't pay attention the rest of the year (ala Bill Simmons, before his kid got into the WWE.)
You have to stop thinking of WM as the Super Bowl when it's really the a combination of All-Star Game and Old Timer's Game.
The normal storylines will go back into effect on the RAW after WM.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
I'm gonna laugh my balls off if Vince actually books his son to fight the best wrestler in the company for no actual reason
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Viktor's win-loss record from 2016: 143 matches, 2 wins, 141 losses, win percentage: 1.3%.
In that case, they should pull a Stone Cold and just walk out and refuse to do the show. What an insult to them.
JesseEwiak
Member
It's cute you think Hunter's Boy and the guy swimming in money after being stuck in TNA for a decade are going to walk out.
From what it looks like, AJ's upset that Shane announced there will be an EC match, Orton will win the Rumble, Wyatt will win the belt at Elimination Chamber, Shane will refuse to give AJ a rematch -> it's on!
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
I'm guessing neither of them are enough of marks for themselves to care enough to make waves.
serenewarfare
Banned
No, Meltzer mentions Finn will be in a top match, but what it is is just undecided at the moment since he isn't cleared yet.
I don't think there has been uncertainty at any point. I think Kenny sees an opportunity to take a month and a half off while still keeping his name hot and he's taking advantage of it.
serenewarfare
Banned
WM is for the casual fans. Summerslam is for the internet.
When someone as huge as The Rock is coming back for a few months, you take advantage of any obstacle you can. And he did face Taker (w/ his streak) which was the next best thing to do after The Rock returning.
I can't get over how awful and boring those rumors/matches sound. Blandy Orton. In 2017.
reptilescorpio
Member
Only record he would be worried about is his bank account, a jobbers life still pays the bills better than going to TNA!
serenewarfare
Banned
The idea of
celebrating a Rumble victory as the show goes off the air.
Orton
JesseEwiak
Member
Why? It's smart. The Super Bowl isn't aimed at the NFL's most invested fans either. Because the NFL knows every football fan is watching the Super Bowl anyway.
Hey, just wait until Becky is on the pre-show at WM jobbing to a returning Eva Marie in a 8-woman tag that goes six minutes.
serenewarfare
Banned
Becky will either be in the title match (possibly Nikki/Bliss/Mickie/Becky) or involved with Mickie in some other way.
You can quote me on that, write it down, whatever.