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Professor Beef
Banned
Man, I'm so jacked up on America. USA RULES, BRITAIN DROOLS!
Can't wait to see streamers flying and bouquets being handed out the next time Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins fight for the world title lol
It also doesn't really make sense that he needed to bring out the Demon for this match. He had already pinned Kevin Owen without the paint so it's not like he had previously lost and then felt he needed to bring something more to the rematch.
Barrage
Member
Why can't the producers on Raw get shots this good?
Agreed. One of the best shots at a WWE event this year.
As for the event..I actually think I preferred Jericho/Nevile to Owens/Balor. The opener was just so surprising and stiff, while Balor still hasn't shown a ranged and versatile offense in WWE. It just stresses how Owens and Cena's chemistry really is lightning in a bottle.
And of course, Brock killing Kofi was dope.
funkystudent
Member
Finn is young and needs the belt. Joe will be on Raw soon.
slightconfuse
Banned
Apparently the production was done by J sports and not wwe.
Man, Finn vs Owens was so good. Such an amazing match. It's one of those matches that just represent everything I like about wrestling. Amazing.
I don't get why it didn't main-event but whatever. That was my main-event, didn't even watch the tag match. Just so good.
Lesnar being a beast was great to see as always and the women's triple threat wasn't half bad even if they were calling the spots a little too loud.
Neville vs Jericho was an enjoyable match with a dumb ending and too much finisher spamming. But seriously, Jericho going over? This guy loses to Fandango at Mania but doesn't put Neville over in this? So dumb. Neville has a lot to give to the company, I really didn't like the ending.
But again, Finn vs Owens might be my MOTY so far. Just loved it.
EDIT: Oh, almost forgot. Commentary was great. Cole and Saxton did a great job. I guess without JBL and Vince screaming at their ears they can do a great job (even if they still refuse to call a ton of moves). I think Saxton still needs more personality to be a colour commentator but still, huge improvement over what we usually get.
I don't get why it didn't main-event but whatever. That was my main-event, didn't even watch the tag match. Just so good.
Lesnar being a beast was great to see as always and the women's triple threat wasn't half bad even if they were calling the spots a little too loud.
Neville vs Jericho was an enjoyable match with a dumb ending and too much finisher spamming. But seriously, Jericho going over? This guy loses to Fandango at Mania but doesn't put Neville over in this? So dumb. Neville has a lot to give to the company, I really didn't like the ending.
But again, Finn vs Owens might be my MOTY so far. Just loved it.
EDIT: Oh, almost forgot. Commentary was great. Cole and Saxton did a great job. I guess without JBL and Vince screaming at their ears they can do a great job (even if they still refuse to call a ton of moves). I think Saxton still needs more personality to be a colour commentator but still, huge improvement over what we usually get.
It's fine if you don't like thing. You don't have to keep mentioning how you don't like thing and how other people shouldn't like thing either, because you don't like thing.
It's okay.
I wish wwe would stop with the quick cuts everytime a move occurs. I get theyre hiding the fake impact of a punch, but its really annoying
bean breath
Member
Wow, he's bouncing around like a Mexican jumping bean.They book him a lot better by keeping him in the ring in short bursts. He moves much faster than he did in the last years of the WWE and you can tell he's willing to try more stuff, but he's definitely slippery and a little botchy due to how beat up he is. Still enjoyable mainly due to what a huge draw he is and that he seems happy for the first time in years.
That might also be Mundo at fault too though because I noticed Perro and Pentagod work way better with Rey
dream
Member
Mostly, I'm just surprised that people try to pretend that NXT is good solely on the basis of it not being Big WWE. The other day, I saw someone actually try to act like they like the Vaudevillains.
I didn't watch the match or anything, but Neville is going to be Evan Bourne tier. Should be expected by now.
I still remember those Bourne-Jericho matches and that's when Chris started putting over lots of the undercard guys. They didn't do anything with Boune in the following feud, no surprise.
People get excited for Brock, a guy who rarely shows up, has 5 moves he does, mostly punching, and doesnt put young talent over.
These same people were hating on Rock and Sting for the same thing.
Wwe fans like what theyre told to like. The exception being Cena.
That makes so much sense looking at the gifs.
This is what happens when we let The Bullet club exist
bean breath
Member
You could say dream is the Giant Bomb of professional wrestling in a Game Trailers world.
Millennials embrace passion, don't understand criticism.
31GhostsIV
Banned
I... did not know that. Obviously.
Cena was the main reason I quit watching it for a decade, so I just assumed he'd held them all in that time.
Man, you are seriously one of the worst posters here. It's uncanny.
Yeah, I guess. He isn't a good talker but I think if they at least showcased is move set better and let him do backstage promos and protected him he could at least amount to more than a "red arrow" machine.
And Jericho didn't put him over. He made him tap for some reason.
What are you talking about? Brock has faced mostly John Cena and Triple H and the Undertaker. The only young talent he faced is Reigns but no fan wanted him to win the title and he was not ready for it.
Plus when were people complaining about Sting? The guy had one match. Also, WWE fans like what they are told. lol. You forgot Bryan and boy the fans really like Sheamus when they were told too.
UberTag
Member
Why can't Reggie leave Nintendo for the WWE?
He'd be in his natural element as a manager you'd love to hate and Nintendo could get someone competent to help clean up their NOA mess.
That's like a win-win for all parties concerned.
Dr Duncan Steel
Member
You could say dream is the Giant Bomb of professional wrestling in a Game Trailers world.
Millennials embrace passion, don't understand criticism.
Except for the fact that Giant Bomb is, I don't know, funny.
It seems Inafune-san is smartening up the audience, killing carny kayfabe.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=170895896&postcount=273
This stunt may end up killling the Kickstarter territory for good.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=170895896&postcount=273
This stunt may end up killling the Kickstarter territory for good.
Do you collect records or vinyls, Duncan?
Arrowgigantic
Member
Rey is using the Canadian Destroyer?
Yeah. Though Psychos, in the same promotion, looks better. That's all Pentagod on Rey's
Dr Duncan Steel
Member
How else do I listen to my grime collection, bruv?
Would you say a record can be more than a single song?
Dr Duncan Steel
Member
They're not just songs, they're experiences.
31GhostsIV
Banned
Although I agree Jericho going over was a bit odd, I thought it was great seeing the old Liontamer instead of the crappy standard boston crab he usually does.
Loved Balor/Owens, although thought it was weird that Balor busted out the Bloody Sunday for the first time to only get a two count - that should have been the move to finish the match after the coup de grace wasn't enough to put Owens down.
Does this mean Owens is going to get the US belt? I mean, he should, but Cenalol etc etc.
Lol. How little you actually remember.
Daniel Bryan is the exception to the rule. Look how well that turned out. There's no proof that it wasnt preplanned the entire time. Winning the rumble doesnt mean shit anymore. Just because a few fans booed Batista, who was a part timer who put over younger talent btw, doesnt mean the plan was for him to win and carry the belt into summerslam like the fraud Meltzer reported. How many shows did he show up to after WM30?
Reigns was never winning the title, the internet generation was fooled because of their whiny shit they pulled with DB and thinking itd work again. Seth was the real golden boy the whole time.
Sheamus is a heel currently, you're not supposed to like him.
Hhh is pushing Owens, his guy, no different then when they pushed Sheamus, only difference is you think you're not being told who to like.
Just enjoy what they tell you to enjoy, you're gonna watch anyway just like the rest of us.
Thank you, Duncan. I also enjoy records of varying length.
Isn't Brer Wyatt basically that Keith Apicary dude?
Mr. Luchador
Member
They book him a lot better by keeping him in the ring in short bursts. He moves much faster than he did in the last years of the WWE and you can tell he's willing to try more stuff, but he's definitely slippery and a little botchy due to how beat up he is. Still enjoyable mainly due to what a huge draw he is and that he seems happy for the first time in years.
That might also be Mundo at fault too though because I noticed Perro and Pentagod work way better with Rey
I'm sure I read that Lucha style is 'reversed' in that sequences are worked towards the left, where as normal wrestler everything is worked towards the right. Not sure if that's the case though. So like when you get up after a bump you stand up towards the right, you catch to the right, etc.
Well it was honestly a mess from the beginning.
Balor won the #1 contender slot, but then they signed Joe and what do they do?
Well Owens is already in a program with Cena, already has Balor as #1 contender so hey let's get Joe in the mix with Owens also.
Would have made more sense to get Joe mixed up with Rhino at first or something.
Dr Duncan Steel
Member
You are most welcome. Wouldn't expect any less from someone with an avatar of the late great Luciano Pavarotti. You are truly a tastemaker.