They seem to value him more than that, which is a positive.
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They seem to value him more than that, which is a positive.
Those biceps!
I still think a no storyline match for the IC title with actual wrestlers is better than 'wrestling' Shane.
He had a 5 month title reign that lasted until January and they had no idea what he'd be doing at Mania.
I still think a no storyline match for the IC title with actual wrestlers is better than 'wrestling' Shane.
Buy? They gives those out for free.
FeenixRising
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Those biceps!
They made Curtis Axel and his family pay to get in?!
Irishmantis
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They kind of did 2 weeks ago when Shawn Michaels came out to Roman emphasising how Taker ended his career when Roman replied saying "will all due respect...I'll end Takers career"
excelsiorlef
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Those biceps!
He had a 5 month title reign that lasted until January and they had no idea what he'd be doing at Mania.
I still think a no storyline match for the IC title with actual wrestlers is better than 'wrestling' Shane.
They've been planting the seeds for AJ/Shane since basically the Rumble.
It's still Shane McMahon and he is coming off a match with the Undertaker last year. It's a better look than throwing him into the Intercontinental Memorial Match.
I thought him vs Cena rematch would have been fine. People didn't even like them matching up either.
Marvel
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Lmao.
I will be holding out for Angle saving Shane after AJ beats him and keeps beating him.
Yeah.
Just throwing him in without the intent of winning it would be a step down.
With Shane, while it may feel like a placeholder it is a marqee match and will keep AJ in the main event scene.
I'm saying I'd rather AJ was in a match with no heat than the feud with Shane. I just don't want to see it. I can't really be moved on this subject:
- Shane doesn't deserve AJ
- The Mania card is too long as it is, so merge AJ into the IC match or the Orton/Wyatt match
(also add Harper if you want)
funkystudent
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Those biceps!
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Carrying all that dead weight in the cruiserweights division has been a heck of a workout.
excelsiorlef
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slightconfuse
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The reason why AJ is wreslting Shane is because Brock said no.
You can thank the future universal champ
You can thank the future universal champ
When did the Shane build start? Post-Rumble?
Also, they were offering AJ to HBK at some point. They really had no clue and yet they have an idea of what Roman is doing in 12 months.
To be fair it's about as contrived as someone doing a missile dropkick or a cross body.
Crow Pudding
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I think there's a 50% chance Strowman interfering the Reigns - Taker match...
excelsiorlef
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When did the Shane build start? Post-Rumble?
Also, they were offering AJ to HBK at some point. They really had no clue and yet they have an idea of what Roman is doing in 12 months.
Yes since the Rumble, you don't know when they asked HBK... probably would have been before that given that they'd have wanted to give him time to get back in shape....
BewareTheBatsie
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It's a move that I can't imagine being good for her body to be doing regularly.
BewareTheBatsie
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I think Meltz reported that Charlotte retained since they wanted Sasha's big win to be one vs one against her but Becky got too over for them to ignore her so they had to include her in the match and push Sasha's win until Summerslam season.
It doesn't always have to fit the bill of logic.
For AJ though, his character kind of sucked at that time. His evolution from aw shucks, to villain stable, to a fighting heel champion was refreshing IMO. This is from someone who had no idea who he was prior to WWE.
They should have saved all of the Braun/Reigns stuff until after Mania.
It is part of why this thing is so weakly built.
I agree, I didn't watch TNA but does anyone remember AJ being that bad of a face then too?
Dude should be a heel forever.
Is this the official WWE explanation for why they can't be assed to write satisfying finishes?
Those biceps!
He had a 5 month title reign that lasted until January and they had no idea what he'd be doing at Mania.
I still think a no storyline match for the IC title with actual wrestlers is better than 'wrestling' Shane.
Then you're wrong.
You said it. Even doing a regular leg drop regularly is meant to be murder on the hips, never mind jumping from the top rope and landing on your ass to hit a move.
Roode you dork. Belt under the robe is the only way to go.
No, but I'll tweet them so they can use it!
I mean, people would be mad if he beats KO today too.
I'm sorry dude, but what do you expect?
You don't want to see Shane bs AJ, fine. But him being third wheel in an IC title match is a far worse fate than fighting a McMahon at Mania. Especially given if the show runs long, that IC title match is guaranteed to be shortened considerably. Which won't happen to Shane vs AJ.
Orton vs Wyatt, Miz vs Cena and Jericho vs Owens had some great build and AJ vs Shane and Taker Vs Roman had a good storyline too, but I doubt that any of this matches will be really good
And even Trips vs Seth doesn't look so great, but at least will have a lot of fuckery like all The HHH matches
Set looks frickin' awesome
Well, we disagree on this. Scratching the Shane/AJ match off the card frees up time to give the IC match, which was only an example, time to breath (AJ quite easily could've been in the Main Event). Shane had his warning at Survivor Series, he has less business in a wrestling ring than James Ellsworth.
BewareTheBatsie
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That ring on top of the ring has to be used for something.
I hope the set looks good in 2K18. I was disappointed with how 32 looked in 2K17.Set looks frickin' awesome
TimeEffect
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Its unfathomably high up.
SparkleMotion
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Set looks frickin' awesome
Well, we disagree on this. Scratching the Shane/AJ match off the card frees up time to give the IC match, which was only an example, time to breath (AJ quite easily could've been in the Main Event). Shane had his warning at Survivor Series, he has less business in a wrestling ring than James Ellsworth.
WWE is built around putting the McMahons over.
Set looks frickin' awesome
Well, we disagree on this. Scratching the Shane/AJ match off the card frees up time to give the IC match, which was only an example, time to breath (AJ quite easily could've been in the Main Event). Shane had his warning at Survivor Series, he has less business in a wrestling ring than James Ellsworth.
The giant ring is pretty goofy. It looks like a parade balloon.
The actual stage is great.
SparkleMotion
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Shane's not going to win, but WWE is going to beat it into your head that Shane "held his own" with a guy like AJ Styles.
Master_Funk
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Man, just heard about Mauro not calling mania. Seriously, fuck JBL.
It's actually a Tower of Terror seat package.
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