ertitoagus
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it's only me or are they trying to make the intercontinental belt the main title of Smackdown?
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March Wrasslin' |OT| Forecast for Wrestlemania...cloudy with a heavy chance of Reigns
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I bailed on every single program except for Rollins/Orton, & it's the only part I've watched of Raw, but I've been hearing chatter on twitter that Raw was good.
I don't want to ruin my mood, ever since I stopped watching the entire show, I've been actually looking forward to Raw episodes to see what happens between Rollins & Orton.
So should I watch all of Raw? Or is it gonna ruin my good wrestling mood?
I don't want to ruin my mood, ever since I stopped watching the entire show, I've been actually looking forward to Raw episodes to see what happens between Rollins & Orton.
So should I watch all of Raw? Or is it gonna ruin my good wrestling mood?
It's pretty sad that hearing about a good WWE show means I have to be extremely cautious
I had it on in the background, I missed the first hour but it seemed like another of those aimless shows to skip. The main event segment was good but that's it.
Uno Venova
Banned
Do what I did. Watch the final segment and listen to Review-a-Raw. I feel up to date and like I watched the most important part.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
They are.
If Daniel Bryan is to be believed, it's his goal to become the face of Smackdown and to get it on par with or make it better than Raw.
avengers23
Banned
A turd-tiary title held by a turd on a turd-tier show.
I can see now why he scored a negative on his ambition test.
It's pretty much been the same episode as any for the last month. Orton Vs Rollins feud pushed, Cena trying to get his Rusev match, IC and Tag Title shenanigans, Bray talking about Taker, Bellas Vs AJ & Paige, Show and Kane arguing with each other, etc. If you've seen only one episode you still get everything you need to know for Mania.
Thanks everyone.
I already watched the opening segment & the main event, it seems like I haven't missed anything. Hopefully Taker shows up next week.
I don't think I'll even watch WM live, I'll probably just watch Orton vs Rollins & the Ladder match, & maybe Cena vs Rusev if the WM crowd does the smarky thing & chant for Rusev/Russia. There's also a chance of Undertaker stealing the show so I might keep an eye on that.
Nothing else is even remotely interesting.
I already watched the opening segment & the main event, it seems like I haven't missed anything. Hopefully Taker shows up next week.
I don't think I'll even watch WM live, I'll probably just watch Orton vs Rollins & the Ladder match, & maybe Cena vs Rusev if the WM crowd does the smarky thing & chant for Rusev/Russia. There's also a chance of Undertaker stealing the show so I might keep an eye on that.
Nothing else is even remotely interesting.
Does anyone else love Nattie's new tight black leather outfit?
British Monsoon
Member
Hell, just watch the WrestleMania pre-show and you'll see all the video packages that tell you everything you need to know. There's zero reason to watch RAW & Smackdown, as far as I'm concerned. Everything important that happens will be summed up later in a stylish video package that makes dull, drawn-out in-ring promos seem far more sensical than they were in fact.
Yeah, agreed, you could also just read a recap, the ones on tjrwrestling.net are pretty good to keep up with stuff.
I only put on Raw in the background at work, just to have something to listen to since I need to do five things at once because my brain's weird, but I agree that it's entirely skippable. You don't need to watch it for the wrestling and the storytelling is better in 5 minute recaps.
I think they show the video packages during WM anyway, so even the pre-show is useless.
It's almost like watching wrestling is completely pointless!
Carnby
Member
Why watch WM when you can just read the results the next day.
Pop-O-Matic
Banned
Why read the results the next day when you can just watch Raw After Mania?
British Monsoon
Member
RAW needs jobber matches again, with maybe one or two 'TV main events' that go a bit longer - I wouldn't mind all the wasted time if the matches were of a better quality, but they're not. They're overly long, poorly paced and generally just dull wrestling.
Also, the thing I'm most hyped for at Mania weekend is seeing Tommy End kick ass in EVOLVE. I can't recall a Mania I've been this apathetic about.
Also, the thing I'm most hyped for at Mania weekend is seeing Tommy End kick ass in EVOLVE. I can't recall a Mania I've been this apathetic about.
This is what I generally do. It's so much easier.
El Pescado
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Yes.
They have jobber matches.
Everyone besides two guys are treated as jobbers, after all, it's one jobber match after another if you think about it.
WWE just needs a complete overhaul of their creative and booking departments. Get rid of everyone involved, including Vince and the Levesque's and start over with a proper booker.
I guess jury is still out on Trips, I suppose, but put Regal or someone as head booker of WWE and see how that goes.
British Monsoon
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Those aren't jobber matches, they aren't even extended jobber matches. Sure, the talent are booked like jobbers, but they still get to go out there and wrestle a lengthy match (by TV standards), even if the resulting match is as dull as shit. It's one of the reasons no one cares about the Usos, because they've SEEN every single high spot the Usos ever do in every single match they ever have, regardless of whether it's TV, PPV or a house show. They've also seen every single combination of every WWE tag team imaginable and then WWE wonder why no one gives the slightest of shits about the tag division.
The build up for nearly every match has been lackluster, but I think the in ring work has a lot of potential. There are some good match ups on paper.
Which ones?
Orton/Rollins and the IC ladder match will probably be good.
It's hard to build up anything these days, outside of matches with Brock, because we've seen it all before. Aside from the Sting/Taker matches, I guess, but those have been hurt by a lack of Sting/Taker (and them being old).
Autumn Wind
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YouShoot officially sucks. I decided to give Kayfabe Commentaries (who I am normally a huge fan of and still am somewhat) one more chance after the disasters of Evan Bourne and Brodus Clay. I bought the Alberto Del Rio (now known as Alberto el Patron) YouShoot and of course he didn't reveal anything interesting and didn't discuss the case against WWE saying "it was all in the past." The next one they're doing features Lanny Poffo in May.
I could have told you this before your purchase mate, Alberto signed a Non-Disparagement clause as part of his settlement. He couldn't legit shoot on WWE even if he wanted to.
Carnby
Member
Why watch Raw After Mania when you can just watch WrestleMania 32 next year?
if the cared about smackdown it wouldn't be a bad idea.
Tawney Bomb
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I wonder if wrestling fans would hate reboots as much as comics fans?
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Deleted member 47027
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How did this thread go last night? Any horrible racism or sexism? I haven't checked in. I don't want to be sad.
Reignscism
One second I'm like "that's wrong," but then the next second they are gladly giving you the goods on their personal Instagram to enjoy.
people refuse to make Reigns look strong.
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Deleted member 47027
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WWE is giving Divas a chance. Why can't WrassleGAF?
blackaroni
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!
We should spend the day acknowledging our favorite Irish wrestlers not named Sheamus.
We should spend the day acknowledging our favorite Irish wrestlers not named Sheamus.
markin out bros
Stooges making STANG look great! I love it!
