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[TarpitCarnivore]

Someone the other day claimed this is low point of WWE. Is it really that much worse than the run in the mid 00s up until like 2011/12?

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[Lothar]

So I haven't been paying close attention to raw but is there any clear front runners for the rumble?

I was talking to my cousin and both of us couldn't pin down a clear favourite to win I'm excited for Sunday but ready to be let down

There wasn't until some Meltzer spoilers came out.

 

[Sweeney Tom]

Trying to keep Bullet Club alive without Kenny and no clear leader to replace him would just be sad.

It's been sad since 2014 when Jarrett joined

Now they have Cody Rrrrrrrrrrrr

It'll be more noteworthy when it stops being sad, which will mean the group finally Died

 

[MG310]

Rosemary taking a German Suplex head first into tacks and it was only a 2 count.

I hope Anthem's checks clear.

 

[Zach]

Heidenreich has replaced dead Hawk?

Okay, 2005 wrestling.

 

[Sweeney Tom]

Someone the other day claimed this is low point of WWE. Is it really that much worse than the run in the mid 00s up until like 2011/12?

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It's a two sided answer that really depends on what you're looking for and what matters more to you

If you're looking for in-ring quality, this is easily the best it's been in decades, possibly ever

If you're looking for booking that makes sense and matches that lack fuck finishes, this is easily the worst it's been since at least the Attitude Era, likely ever

I personally side with the latter because this is also a time where there's more quality alternatives/archives available to view than ever before, with more coming every month (DDT Universe and Powerbomb.TV come to mind immediately for very recent examples), so you don't need to justify the booking and fuck finishes, you can just move on

 

[somedevil]

Wade Keller is oldschool:

https://twitter.com/thewadekeller/status/824782049408081921

All this over Braunn's instagram account that is under his real name.

 

[Sibersk Esto]

WWE is in a position where it doesn't really commit to anything, so there's nothing really exceptional character/storyline wise so nothing really rises to the top to overshadow the bad stuff.

We've always gotten some sort of big program to focus on, but nowadays the WWE is spread so thin that nothing feels like the biggest thing.

 

[Raw64life]

Spoiler

Orton

vs AJ is actually a feud I wouldn't mind seeing. Long overdue as far as SmackDown goes.

I'm looking forward to the staredown. AJ will be barely visible on the screen.

 

[TarpitCarnivore]

It's a two sided answer that really depends on what you're looking for and what matters more to you

If you're looking for in-ring quality, this is easily the best it's been in decades, possibly ever

If you're looking for booking that makes sense and matches that lack fuck finishes, this is easily the worst it's been since at least the Attitude Era, likely ever

I personally side with the latter because this is also a time where there's more quality alternatives/archives available to view than ever before, with more coming every month (DDT Universe and Powerbomb.TV come to mind immediately for very recent examples), so you don't need to justify the booking and fuck finishes, you can just move on

That makes sense. My only problem with the in-ring work is we're getting the same matches week in week out. Same set ups, same spots, same signatures, everything.

 

[Rimfya]

It's not hard to understand why they keep going back to the well with old guys when they're still a bigger draw than anyone current. But if those ticket sales are to be believed that this Rumble could have a massive audience, they should use it as an opportunity to really put someone over.

Side note: I want Taker/Reigns promos to just be the two of them saying...

REST
IN
PEACE

BA
LEE
DAT

...over and over and over

 

[shaowebb]

Someone the other day claimed this is low point of WWE. Is it really that much worse than the run in the mid 00s up until like 2011/12?

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Who is that dude wishing he was Okada? Looks too small to be Mike Mason even if he's rockin that mohawk.

EDIT: Oh shit is that whats left of Jimmy Havoc? I miss the HUSS days.

DOUBLE EDIT: NM thinking of Jimmy Jacobs aren't I...

 

[British Monsoon]

Heh, Jacobs is actually a writer in WWE now.

As for Havoc, if you aren't familiar...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNWNrimMYbs

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

...actually, yeah.

*shoots the double*

*gives DM the ole crankorooskie*

 

[Zach]

Sweet Jesus, this crazy Muhammad Hassan terrorist-ish angle... god dang.

 

[shaowebb]

Heh, Jacobs is actually a writer in WWE now.

As for Havoc, if you aren't familiar...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNWNrimMYbs

Oh geez no wonder he looks so bad. He's one of those hardcore wrestlers in the indies who uses a crazy gimmick. I'll have to watch his stuff to see if he's got psychology and any decent chain wrestling or if he's just another indie hardcore guy who nabs high spots from japan and uses blood to get over.

Its Progress wrestling so I have hope.

 

[Anth0ny]

*gives DM the ole crankorooskie*

gotta protect the business brother

 

[tm24]

Oh geez no wonder he looks so bad. He's one of those hardcore wrestlers in the indies who uses a crazy gimmick. I'll have to watch his stuff to see if he's got psychology and any decent chain wrestling or if he's just another indie hardcore guy who nabs high spots from japan and uses blood to get over.

Its Progress wrestling so I have hope.

The havoc storyline addresses all these concerns you have

 

[TarpitCarnivore]

Heh, Jacobs is actually a writer in WWE now.

As for Havoc, if you aren't familiar...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNWNrimMYbs

The pop when shows up in

Spoiler

Chapter 36(?) in Brixton

was BONKERS. I love that it was done so insanely well: walks in to a massive roar, does his thing and leaves. None of this grandstanding garbage

 

[Mahonay]

*gives DM the ole crankorooskie*

Lol

 

[Rhaknar]

*gives DM the ole crankorooskie*

what am I looking at?

 

[PartTimeWarrior]

what am I looking at?

Hogan choking out a talk show host

 

[Fox318]

what am I looking at?

Hulk Hogan protecting the business.

Unlike the Bucks or fucking Omega

 

[Mahonay]

what am I looking at?

The Crankorooskie Hogan applied to Verne.

Hulk is a shooter brother don't you forget it

 

[Hurt and Scared]

There wasn't until some Meltzer spoilers came out.

I guess I'll stay away from Reddit and Twitter until Sunday

 

[Fox318]

What kind of person do you have to be to let a bodybuilder out you in a choke?

 

[RBH]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=675HAdQ55Wk

 

[Sweeney Tom]

That host would have been worse at MMA than Punk

I think we know who his next opponent is

 

[SallyIsNow]

Is there a pic of Hogan with all his hair?

 

[Sibersk Esto]

That's Richard Belzer aka Munch from Law and Order getting cranked by Hogan btw.

Blew my mind when I found that out.

 

[Bluekaveli]

http://shop.wwe.com/royal-rumble-2017-event-t-shirt/W12899.html?dwvar_W12899_color=Black#start=4

WWE with the shits again lol!

 

[DMczaf]

Is there a pic of Hogan with all his hair?

 

[Data West]

The first time I was worked

 

[Bluekaveli]

I can't

 

[Mahonay]

That's Richard Belzer aka Munch from Law and Order getting cranked by Hogan btw.

Blew my mind when I found that out.

Wtf. That is so random.

Fuck you Hogan, Munch is the best

 

[rrc1594]

http://shop.wwe.com/royal-rumble-2017-event-t-shirt/W12899.html?dwvar_W12899_color=Black#start=4

WWE with the shits again lol!

LMAO they moved AJ

 

[SallyIsNow]

y

 

[Mahonay]

LMAO they moved AJ

"AH SHIT HE NOTICED. PATTERSON GET IN HERE!"

 

[Mahonay]

y

Dude... brother..

 

[Anth0ny]

LMAO they moved AJ

so ridiculous

 

[Bluekaveli]

"AH SHIT HE NOTICED. PATTERSON GET HERE!"

My fucking chest hurts

 

[DJChuy]

Poor Billy Corgan. After leaving TNA, he's just been playing in front of dozens of people.

Has anyone been to those meet "WWE Superstar" events before? AJ Styles and Sasha Banks are being advertised, and I want to know how the experience is.

 

[TarpitCarnivore]

so ridiculous

Is it? The WWE brass are so hard up for viewership and casuals they're justified in pushing the old as fuck and boring as hell Taker.

 

[sf2fanatic]

I can't

That'll be you next year, brother

 

[Bluekaveli]

That'll be you next year, brother

Brother! I'm never cutting my fro!

 

[Fox318]

Shoot:

If somebody smart was running the WWE They would have chael sonnen enter the rumble.

 

[Bluekaveli]

Shoot:

If somebody smart was running the WWE They would have chael sonnen enter the rumble.

Why?

 

[Fox318]

Why?

It would be fucking funny

 

[Pikma]

Shoot:

If somebody smart was running the WWE They would have chael sonnen enter the rumble.

Who

 

[Mahonay]

Today I learned Pewdiepie is a Nazi.
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