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[imBask]

i'm shoot rustled that we will never get a good wrestling game because of you people

 

[The Strokes]

To recap, things white people have a problem with: black lives mattering, black lives protesting killings by sitting, black lives protesting killings by standing with fists in the air

Hmm I think there's a consistency, something they actually always have a problem with, maybe two words, but I just can't seem to pinpoint what

 

[Kaladin]

Buying WWE 2K-whatever because of a trailer smh.

What did you think of WWE 13's universe mode trailer with Paul Heyman as 'creative guru'?

Except wait, they used create a story cutscenes to imply they would show up in universe mode when they didn't.

I'm not buying it because of a trailer, I buy it every year. The trailer just showed me that my favorite mode would be good this year, where as last year's career mode was kind of meh. I still got a lot of play out of 2k16 in Universe mode and random matches.

 

[Sephzilla]

I'm not buying it because of a trailer, I buy it every year. The trailer just showed me that my favorite mode would be good this year, where as last year's career mode was kind of meh. I still got a lot of play out of 2k16 in Universe mode and random matches.

 

[Ithil]

The new 2k17 trailer shows me all I need to know to know my pre-order is justified. That My Career mode looks awesome. Though, as usual, their CAW they create for the trailer is shitty as fuck.

 

[Bronx-Man]

I'm not buying it because of a trailer, I buy it every year. The trailer just showed me that my favorite mode would be good this year, where as last year's career mode was kind of meh. I still got a lot of play out of 2k16 in Universe mode and random matches.

This, ladies and gentlemen, is a mark in its purest form.

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

Funny is next week we'll probably see another set of random competitors and hopefully a proper introduction to TJP, I don't think they'll be thinking of building storylines in the near future.

Metalik still has a few dates booked in Mexico with CMLL, which is weird, unless he arranged some sort of non-exclusivity deal with WWE? Or maybe they're just let him finish his preestablished commitments.

Edit: I pre-ordered 2K17 for the Balor statue, hehe...

Now that I can't defend.

Spoiler

jk

 

[Sibersk Esto]

I'm not buying it because of a trailer, I buy it every year.

 

[slightconfuse]

Dana Brooke getting a bigger face push than Bayley is amazing .

 

[Anth0ny]

So the CWC:

I mean, do you guys disagree at all with the notion that this would make a great second hour to help insert a refreshing breather into the program and maybe even be used as a lead to ensure people help remain tuned in for third hour?

From a backstage and creative standpoint, it also gives the team behind the curtains to group up, recognize any problems, and make any last minute corrections for hour three.

Ideally, maybe, but wont happen overnight. I also dont know whether they can keep any storytelling segments for CWC independent of what is happening with RAW with such a shortlist of perfomers.

remember when Raw was Raw is War the first hour and THE WAR ZONE the second hour?

they should do cruiserweights for an hour, I agree. make raw itself a 2 hour show.

some would say USA wouldn't be happy with that, but for fucks sake, could they possibly be happy with the numbers the current raw format is pulling in?

 

[Heroman]

Dana Brooke getting a bigger face push than Bayley is amazing .

I remember when people said wwe wouldn't fuck bayley but here we are.

 

[Bluekaveli]

Mine was $79.99 with Amazon Prime, but I got it practically for free with Discover points.

That's one way to do it 😄

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

Dana Brooke getting a bigger face push than Bayley is amazing .

I mean, it makes sense since it seems they're gonna go with a non-title Dana vs Charlotte feud and they need to tease that as much as they can. Bayley doesn't really need to do much yet until Sasha turns on her (hopefully) on Sunday.

 

[Recall]

remember when Raw was Raw is War the first hour and THE WAR ZONE the second hour?

they should do cruiserweights for an hour, I agree. make raw itself a 2 hour show.

some would say USA wouldn't be happy with that, but for fucks sake, could they possibly be happy with the numbers the current raw format is pulling in?

Until Vince, Dunn and Steph die you are not getting sensible programming. It isn't going to happen.

But I agree hour 1 is NXT/CWC, other 2 hours is RAW

 

[Aiii]

You guys should join in on my hiatus, sounds like you fuckers desperately need it.

 

[slightconfuse]

I fest we may get #Broken Meltz soon if raw continues to be shot

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

Here's a #Shoot: Triple H being in full control of creative would not magically improve the way things are run.

 

[Heroman]

I think it is time for gedo to book WWE.

 

[imBask]

Here's a #Shoot: Triple H being in full control of creative would not magically improve the way things are run.

here's a shoot : yes it would

 

[Anth0ny]

Until Vince, Dunn and Steph die you are not getting sensible programming. It isn't going to happen.

But I agree hour 1 is NXT/CWC, other 2 hours is RAW

at this rate, if they continue to resist change, USA will either drop WWE programming by the time their contract comes up, or the tv deal will go way, way down.

and then maybe, just maybe, this carny fuck company can finally die. or vince will sell to disney.

 

[Ithil]

Here's a #Shoot: Triple H being in full control of creative would not magically improve the way things are run.

It would however change the way things are run. Probably some parts for the better, some for the worse, but different nonetheless.

 

[Heroman]

at this rate, if they continue to resist change, USA will either drop WWE programming by the time their contract comes up, or the tv deal will go way, way down.

and then maybe, just maybe, this carny fuck company can finally die. or vince will sell to disney.

USA isn't getting rid of raw anytime soon, They have nothing that would be able to replace it.

 

[Raw64life]

I think it is time for gedo to book WWE.

Gedo wants me to suspend disbelief enough to think that Yoshi-Hashi might main event Wrestle Kingdom. That's like WWE having Seth Rollins vs. Zack Ryder for the #1 contender spot at WrestleMania as a PPV main event.

 

[Toki767]

USA isn't getting rid of raw anytime soon, They have nothing that would be able to replace it.

Well at the rate ratings are going down, re-runs of Cops might beat it in the ratings.

 

[imBask]

i'm all in for a Disney owned WWE

 

[Sephzilla]

I know cable cutting is the cool trendy thing these days, but man, seeing how many subscriptions some of the people in that "What subscriptions do you have" thread made me remember how much I had at one point and reminded me that I'm actually saving money by cancelling them and going back to cable.

 

[Recall]

You guys should join in on my hiatus, sounds like you fuckers desperately need it.

I only watch the PPVs and even then I just cherry pick to watch 1 or 2 matches that appeal to me but cutting loose totally? I'm too weak for that.

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

It would however change the way things are run. Probably some parts for the better, some for the worse, but different nonetheless.

I agree it would certainly change things and in some ways, yes for the better, but I don't get the opinion Triple H would be the mastermind to saving wrestling in the WWE in every single way which is a opinion some people (not here, but other places) genuinely hold.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

Here's a #Shoot: Triple H being in full control of creative would not magically improve the way things are run.

If he runs it like the CWC, it would.

What they need most of all is to get round the table with USA and say that 3 hours isn't working.

I know USA has nothing to put in that third hour, but if they let RAW continue as it's going, they won't have anything for the first two hours either in a couple of years.

 

[Data West]

vince kept roman away from the title longer than gedo kept okada away from it

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

I know cable cutting is the cool trendy thing these days, but man, seeing how many subscriptions some of the people in that "What subscriptions do you have" thread made me remember how much I had at one point and reminded me that I'm actually saving money by cancelling them and going back to cable.

Had Hulu and the WWE Network until recently.

4. WWE Network (just canceled, thank you for reminding me thread)

 

[Heroman]

vince kept roman away from the title longer than gedo kept okada away from it

But people actually like okada unlike Roman

 

[Kaladin]

I know cable cutting is the cool trendy thing these days, but man, seeing how many subscriptions some of the people in that "What subscriptions do you have" thread made me remember how much I had at one point and reminded me that I'm actually saving money by cancelling them and going back to cable.

Cord cutting isn't just about saving money, it's content and content delivery system too. Online streaming services are for the most part lightyears above cable companies in UI and on demand services. Plus with online services, you can better curate the content you actually pay for and get more of your money's worth.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

vince kept roman away from the title longer than gedo kept okada away from it

fans are still booing roman. did you hear them during the back and forth punch exchange last night?

 

[Recall]

I agree it would certainly change things and in some ways, yes for the better, but I don't get the opinion Triple H would be the mastermind to saving wrestling in the WWE in every single way which is a opinion some people (not here, but other places) genuinely hold.

Vince has nothing to do with NXT and CWC, and it's a more interesting product.

And with ratings dropping the fan main roster WWE appeals to is getting smaller so maybe a risk or a change is worth it? As they've stayed the same way for eons and it's yet to do them much good in the ratings. (Though ad revenue is making them crazy money to let NXT and CWC even be a thing at all)

 

[Sephzilla]

I actually might cut my WWE Network subscription for a bit too since it's the "not giving a fuck" part of the year

 

[Kaladin]

I don't know how people can boo Roman Reigns, yet they find a way. - Mick Foley

 

[Cagey]

It was nice of WWE to sacrifice Roman Reigns in a beat down to help make Seth look strong and heroic going into his fifth straight title match upon returning from injury.

 

[imBask]

I don't know how people can boo Roman Reigns, yet they find a way. - Mick Foley

it was more like "I do-don't blow- ko- know how people can't- can bur- boo Roman Reigns, yet he- she- they find som- a way"

Foley needs help

 

[Aiii]

I actually might cut my WWE Network subscription for a bit too since it's the "not giving a fuck" part of the year

I did, best 12,5 dollars I have ever saved.

Yes, the Network is that expensive in Euro with taxes, 9,99 my ass.

 

[Kaladin]

Mick needs to stop letting Enzo dress him, it's affecting his delivery.

 

[Data West]

But people actually like okada unlike Roman

do they?

okada's gotten heat from attack naito multiple times recently.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

do they?

okada's gotten heat from attack naito multiple times recently.

That's a difference between someone over and someone super over

reigns isn't even over.

 

[British Monsoon]

Okada's merch is still the 3rd best seller behind Omega & Naito, but I guess people are buying his t-shirt because they dislike him so much.

 

[Data West]

i'm sure roman doesn't sell any shirts either then

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

Romans merch sales are good but not incredible.

And they *should* be incredible given how much they're pushing him.

 

[Zach]

How about that Russo's Revenge WarGames match, eh, Dato?

 

[FallingEdge]

you can't argue with Data and his absurd and ignorant stance on Okada.

Best is just to smile and move on.

 

[sf2fanatic]

So is Miz and Maryse the best Hollywood couple now?

 

[HazySaiyan]

I'm not buying it because of a trailer, I buy it every year. The trailer just showed me that my favorite mode would be good this year, where as last year's career mode was kind of meh. I still got a lot of play out of 2k16 in Universe mode and random matches.

Money well spent.