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July Wrasslin |OT| The Rings a Field, the Field of War, Thats Where We Lay the Law
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For whatever reason this .gif made me realize how awesome it would be if they'd release the next WWE game on PC, that way the fans could mod it into oblivion until it's actually a good game.
Tawney Bomb
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Not sure if any news has popped up, but has there been an announcement for any possible iPPV stateside for the G1 yet?
Jimmy King
Member
If Roman was capable of having a singles match he would have faced Underaker on Smackdown. Or not. I recall Rollins saying Undertaker picked Ambrose.
I wouldn't say Reigns has the 'it' factor over Ambrose but he definitely has more star quality than either of the two.
Just the potential to succeed as WWE at a high level. All three members of The Shield have star quality, but Reigns is obviously the safe bet.
Eh, he has that Cena/Hogan factor going for him, but that doesn't mean Rollins and Dean won't be mega stars as well. I get the feeling Ambrose will be Macho Man to Roman's Hogan if Ambrose doesn't burn out like Punk. Punk could have had that spot with Cena, but fucked it up.
And then 20 years from now, we will have people knowing that Ambrose Was Right. Roman had jealous eyes!
Macho Madness
Member
I'm not denying star quality potential, but I just haven't seen it. I've seen good booking.
Also, LMAO, please explain the triple power bomb to me that they've been doing since day one. Who does it focus on doing the work?
TLC 2012 (the Shield's first match) - Reigns gets the pin
Elimination Chamber 2013 (a match with John Cena on the other side) - Reigns gets the pin
Wrestlemania 29 (against Orton, Sheamus, and Big Show) - Reigns gets the pin
Extreme Rules 2013 (match for the tag titles) - Reigns gets the pin
Money in the Bank 2013 - Reigns gets the pin
Notice a pattern or do I need to keep going?
Sibersk Esto
Banned
I think there was news that it would still be available for G1. I don't really know. Where are you Bootaay?
Correction, Ambrose got the pin at WM 29.
Jimmy King
Member
Exactly. Someone early was arguing that "we" complain that WWE never builds up people to be big stars. That's not it. It's that when they finally do it's for someone that isn't ready. Not that it matters to them.
He also is the one that took the loss in Shield's biggest losses. Batista also got a lot of wins with a powerbomb, but he wasn't pushed super hard until near the end of 2004. Before that, he was the big muscle finisher guy, just like Roman.
Macho Madness
Member
Oh whoops. I believe on a spear however.
That's to build them up and get them experience. It doesn't mean they don't expect them to be big stars down the road. Evolution was about making Orton and Batista into top guys. They thought Orton would be THE guy, that turned out to be Cena.
Jimmy King
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I wonder who will be the guy that might pull up from behind and take the top spot from Reigns.
No announcement anywhere yet. There is a Japanese site called NicoNico that does live streaming and a couple of wrestling companies have used it before so some of us are guessing it will be used for the G1.
I'm not saying WWE didn't expect and hope for Roman to be a big star. They expect and hope for Rollins and Ambrose to be big stars, too. But Shield was pushed equally hard as a unit and fans gravitated towards Roman.
Tawney Bomb
Member
Orton is probably the most disappointing prospect I've seen in WWE that made it to main event status. In 2004, he became the youngest champion ever, and all signs pointed to him being the next top WWE superstar.
Then not only does he end up being surpassed by Cena and Batista, he also ends up being surpassed by Edge. Then he spends the next 3-4 years mostly in the shadow of Cena, Batista, Triple H, Undertaker, Shawn Michaels and Edge.
He finally gets a chance and is really over in 2009. But then everything has mostly turned to shit by then anyway. Then he gets the default top spot near Cena when everyone who overshadowed him is basically retiring. Then CM Punk pretty much takes over. And now Bryan has taken over. Soon Reigns will take over.
But if there's one thing that shows me, it's that guys like Ambrose, Rollins, and even Cesaro can become consistent main eventers as long as WWE just keeps behind them. They're good enough in the ring, and in the case of Ambrose, he's good at showcasing his character and on the mic. You just need a sustained push. That's it. And they can be up there with Reigns, Bryan and Cena as top of the card over the next few years.
They just need to get them better themes and attires (Cesaro's attire is fine), because damn they suck.
Then not only does he end up being surpassed by Cena and Batista, he also ends up being surpassed by Edge. Then he spends the next 3-4 years mostly in the shadow of Cena, Batista, Triple H, Undertaker, Shawn Michaels and Edge.
He finally gets a chance and is really over in 2009. But then everything has mostly turned to shit by then anyway. Then he gets the default top spot near Cena when everyone who overshadowed him is basically retiring. Then CM Punk pretty much takes over. And now Bryan has taken over. Soon Reigns will take over.
But if there's one thing that shows me, it's that guys like Ambrose, Rollins, and even Cesaro can become consistent main eventers as long as WWE just keeps behind them. They're good enough in the ring, and in the case of Ambrose, he's good at showcasing his character and on the mic. You just need a sustained push. That's it. And they can be up there with Reigns, Bryan and Cena as top of the card over the next few years.
They just need to get them better themes and attires (Cesaro's attire is fine), because damn they suck.
sazabirules
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I love NXT but I can't stand Bull Dempsey. Please stop airing his matches.
Someone is saying that NicoNico is now accepting American credit cards so if anyone wants to try here is the location to get G1:
http://ch.nicovideo.jp/nicopro
Also, its like Roman Reigns is going to start the wrestling fan civil war over his push. My test for him is Summerslam in his first big singles match with Orton. Then I will know if he is ready for the push he is going to get.
I'm behind whoever finally takes the spot from Cena. I have no idea how he managed to get this far, but after 7 years or more of his crap, anyone is better. Anyone was better back then to be frank.
Today, I'm more than happy with Reigns taking over. He'll have my full support for that reason alone.
Today, I'm more than happy with Reigns taking over. He'll have my full support for that reason alone.
British Monsoon
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What irks you more, the fact that Reigns isn't yet accomplished enough in the ring to get those chants, or that those damned ROH fans wouldn't chant for him regardless of his evident star power?
Mr. Luchador
Member
I fear for Shark Johnson, he's gone rogue in the EA Origin Spying thread. Someone Roman him in.
Hey dudes, if you've got a couple of minutes, scope out my Bo Dallas article.
http://www.wrestleenigma.com/wwe-to-bolieve-or-not-to-bolieve-the-paradox-of-bo-dallas
http://www.wrestleenigma.com/wwe-to-bolieve-or-not-to-bolieve-the-paradox-of-bo-dallas
Funnily enough Orton seems to be the biggest worry for this match, he needs to carry Reigns through it but he's really not in the mood at the moment. Was really poor at the MSG live event and got Headlock chants from start to finish apparently.
Can't imagine he'll be pleased with getting put on Reigns duty because HHH doesn't want to be overshadowed by Cena/Brock.
Jimmy King
Member
I remember a year ago when there were rumblings that Big E was expected to be the next Cena. I'd actually like to see him improve and make it someday.
Sibersk Esto
Banned
Enzo and Big Cass need to stick to that E & C appeal
He was always going to get Reigns duty they just pushed it to Summerslam instead of Battleground. Reigns vs Triple H is happening in September to try to get those network renews because a lot of them end after Summerslam. Besides in September there is going to be another Brock match as well.
lovely ladies
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Macho Madness
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What's interesting about Reigns vs Orton at Summerslam is that LA loves Randy. Another test I haven't seen discussed.
British Monsoon
Member
Wow, Inoki jobbed out Daichi Hashimoto to Fujita in a 2 minute match for his IGF debut. Should've gone to New Japan, or just stayed in Z1 where he'd undoubtedly have become a big fish in their admittedly small pond.
I saw that, and it made me smile a lot.
This is where I don't agree. I feel they gravitated towards him because of his booking, not being "STAR QUALITY" or something intangible.
Most of the supposed "aura" comes from how he's presented, after all. The Rumble record, Survivor Series record, endless pushing of him on commentary, centering him in all shots, giving him all the hot tags, all the pins, having him end the promos with the catchphrase, it all contributes to him becoming the focus and it's very deliberate.
Sibersk Esto
Banned
Edge and Christian
Jimmy King
Member
Yeah, it's not like WWE has been subtle about it.
British Monsoon
Member
I was assuming that Inoki would protect him heavily for his first year or so, putting him in easy matches to build him up and get some fans behind him before feeding him to someone like Fujita, but I guess not. Seems like he's traded what could've been his breakout year in Z1/BJW to be Inoki's young lion for however long.
I fully expect Kazuzki Hashimoto to win a major title before Daichi, at this rate.
British Monsoon
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Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards (c) vs Koji Kanemoto & Minoru Tanaka - TNA World Tag Titles - (W-1, 2014/07/06)
This should be a fun match. Also, one for the Funaki fans;
Kohei Sato (c) vs Masakatsu Funaki - W1 World Heavyweight Title - (W-1, 2014/07/06)
This should be a fun match. Also, one for the Funaki fans;
Kohei Sato (c) vs Masakatsu Funaki - W1 World Heavyweight Title - (W-1, 2014/07/06)
Jimmy King
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqdDQTqmqTQ
There's the Smackdown match you're talking about. Reigns spearing Taker through the barricade after he's fucking with Ambrose and Rollins. Michael Cole saying that Reigns is barking "barking out instructions". Reigns leaning over Undertaker as Ambrose and Rollins are behind him. All powerful imagery by design.
Macho Madness
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After Raw this week:
So there you go!
Nitro
on the Network!
So there you go!
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Hidden One
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Mr. Luchador
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Meng chooses Germany for the World Cup final.
haha awesome.
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Deleted member 47027
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Man, WrassleGAF detractors just make up shit.
There ain't no hivemind. Except when it comes to approval of laylakaitlynbump.gif
There ain't no hivemind. Except when it comes to approval of laylakaitlynbump.gif
Jimmy King
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So I was wondering why Charles Burnett isn't more recognized in film circles and went to look up his latest work. One of the movies was Relative Strangers, and apparently, Triple H and Batista are in it.
EDIT: SWERVE turns out Wikipedia fucked up and linked to the wrong Relative Strangers. That temporarily blew my mind though.
EDIT: SWERVE turns out Wikipedia fucked up and linked to the wrong Relative Strangers. That temporarily blew my mind though.
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El Pescado
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That's mildly racist. Does KENTA speak English?
Carnby
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When Roman becomes champion, I'm looking forward to the inevitable Reigns vs Ambrose vs Rollins ppv main event.
No it's not. If the guy can't speak English that's going to be a challenge in getting him over. Having a manager as a mouth piece doesn't always work.
No it's not. If the guy can't speak English that's going to be a challenge in getting him over. Having a manager as a mouth piece doesn't always work.
Meng chooses Germany for the World Cup final.
Meng chooses chips n dip!