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Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar

5-on-5 Elimination Match: Team Raw (Kevin Owens, Chris Jericho, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and Braun Strowman) vs. Team SmackDown (AJ Styles, Dean Ambrose, Randy Orton, Bray Wyatt, and Shane McMahon)

5-on-5 Elimination Match: Team Raw (Charlotte, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Nia Jax, and Alicia Fox) vs. Team SmackDown (Becky Lynch, Nikki Bella, Alexa Bliss, Carmella, and Naomi w/ Natalya as team coach)

The Miz vs. Sami Zayn for the WWE Intercontinental Championship (if Zayn wins, the IC Title goes to Raw)

Tag-Team Elimination Match: Team Raw (Enzo & Cass, Cesaro & Sheamus, Shining Stars, The Club, and New Day) vs. Team SmackDown (Heath Slater and Rhyno, American Alpha, Breezango, Hype Bros, and The Usos)

Brian Kendrick vs. Kalisto for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship (if Kalisto wins, the entire Cruiserweight division comes to SmackDown)

Pre-Show match: Kane vs. Luke Harper

Pre-Show match: TJ Perkins, Rich Swann, and Noam Dar vs. Tony Nese, Drew Gulak, and Ariya Daivari

 

[Horseress]

There will be a 2 hours pre-show. There's probably at least 2 kick off matches not announced yet

Anyway, I'm kinda excited...hoping for tons of unexpected fuckery

 

[Bubba T]

I forgot this was coming on.

 

[Kusagari]

I haven't been watching Raw or SD the past couple weeks, are there zero stakes when it comes to the main 5vs5 match?

 

[vatstep]

Doesn't seem like it needs to be a 4-hour show. The SS matches must be really long, I guess.

 

[slightconfuse]

That tag match looks like a cluster

 

[MetatronM]

I haven't been watching Raw or SD the past couple weeks, are there zero stakes when it comes to the main 5vs5 match?

Stephanie vaguely threatened to fire the Raw team if they lose. Undertaker said he'd kick the Smackdown team's asses if they lose.

So basically no stakes, yeah.

 

[Carl2291]

Geez I wonder what tonight will bring.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Miz vs Sami should be great

Goldberg vs Lesner should be at least interesting - even if it turns into a clusterfuck

Importantly there is a "big angle" supposed to kick of tonight - so that should be interesting.

The best match(s) of the weekend already happened... so it is hard to get too excited for this though.

 

[hurricanrana]

There's still a chance Samoa Joe shows up to fix all of this, right? Right?

 

[SallyIsNow]

Don't watch. Sports Entertainment sucks. I'm doing you a favor.

 

[WhateverItTakes]

There's still a chance Samoa Joe shows up to fix all of this, right? Right?

Comes in during the Survivor Series match, pins all remaining competitors. A third brand is established, Wednesday Night Joey, where he beats the shit out of competitors drawn out of a hat.

That might be my dumbest ever GAF post.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Comes in during the Survivor Series match, pins all remaining competitors. A third brand is established, Wednesday Night Joey, where he beats the shit out of competitors drawn out of a hat.

That might be my dumbest ever GAF post.

Not even in the top 10 tbh

 

[Keyser Soze]

These are the current odds from UK bookmakers. The following are all favourites to win right now.

Spoiler

Sami
Kalisto
Lesnar
Team RAW Men
Team RAW Tag
Team RAW Women

 

[hurricanrana]

Comes in during the Survivor Series match, pins all remaining competitors. A third brand is established, Wednesday Night Joey, where he beats the shit out of competitors drawn out of a hat.

That might be my dumbest ever GAF post.

I'm holding a secret hope that Joe somehow replaces Shane on Team Smackdown. But that probably isn't going to happen.

It would be cool though.

 

[TemplaerDude]

Comes in during the Survivor Series match, pins all remaining competitors. A third brand is established, Wednesday Night Joey, where he beats the shit out of competitors drawn out of a hat.

That might be my dumbest ever GAF post.

Nah, I'd watch that.

 

[Horseress]

I'm holding a secret hope that Joe somehow replaces Shane on Team Smackdown. But that probably isn't going to happen.

It would be cool though.

If he had lost yesterday, maybe. But now it's impossible. Nakamura showing up would be more possible, but still not happening

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

Goldberg tonight

 

[WhateverItTakes]

I'm holding a secret hope that Joe somehow replaces Shane on Team Smackdown. But that probably isn't going to happen.

It would be cool though.

Still surprised Taker didn't take the guy's spot, figured that was the obvious angle.

Not even in the top 10 tbh

Gonna need to see that top 10 buddy. Or else:

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

These are the current odds from UK bookmakers. The following are all favourites to win right now.

Spoiler

Sami
Kalisto
Lesnar
Team RAW Men
Team RAW Tag
Team RAW Women

Spoiler

Imagine if WWE actually had Raw take a clean sweep.

 

[shwimpy]

These are the current odds from UK bookmakers. The following are all favourites to win right now.

Spoiler

Sami
Kalisto
Lesnar
Team RAW Men
Team RAW Tag
Team RAW Women

Spoiler

STEPH'S GOING OVER BABY!

 

[hurricanrana]

Still surprised Taker didn't take the guy's spot, figured that was the obvious angle.

I figured that was what was planned as well. If Team SD loses, Taker should inherit Smackdown. He beat Shane at WM anyway so he deserves it more!

 

[Rutti]

Why is Shane in the card? Why not another wrestler?

 

[The Ummah]

My only toss-up at the moment is if Lesnar wins clean or some shenanigans occur...with Lesnar and Heyman beating the dog shit out of Goldberg for an uninterrupted 15 minutes while Goldberg's music plays on loop.

 

[papertoonz]

god that tag match is gonna be the biggest cluster fuck, not even going to be able to see the ring without a high angle camera

and that main event oh boy i just know that's gonna be so boring

Why is Shane in the card? Why not another wrestler?

this as well, is cena busy or something?

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

Why is Shane in the card? Why not another wrestler?

Because the McMahon's been taking spots away from the other wrestlers fo-fo-fo-fo-fo life.

 

[notworksafe]

Why is Shane in the card? Why not another wrestler?

The team needed another face and on Smackdown that meant Apollo Crews, Jack Swagger, or Shane. No way a McMahon doesn't win that contest.

 

[Bronx-Man]

I still can't believe we're doing a rematch of one of the shittiest matches in WM history, 12 years later.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Why is Shane in the card? Why not another wrestler?

Because WWE are reportedly building to Brock vs Shane at Mania 33, so they got to make him look good when they can.

...I still hope beyond hope that will not happen. Shane signing Joe or Nakamura to fight for him make infinitely more sense.

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

Yeah, the tag-tag match is gonna be wonderful just for the vision of all twenty superstars covering the entire outside apron.

 

[PhantomZone]

I still can't believe we're doing a rematch of one of the shittiest matches in WM history, 12 years later.

I said this on here when it was first announced and got ridiculed for it.
Glad to know those that insulted me are expecting this to be the 2016 MOTY

 

[Oersted]

Goldberg risking his health for a Yukes game


In 2016

 

[Bronx-Man]

Goldberg risking his health for a Yukes game


In 2016

Carnies never pass up one last payday.

 

[Tagyhag]

Spoiler

Imagine if WWE actually had Raw take a clean sweep.

WHY ARENT THE RATINGS HIGHER DAMN IT?

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

I said this on here when it was first announced and got ridiculed for it.
Glad to know those that insulted me are expecting this to be the 2016 MOTY

Really? I haven't seen anyone say anything but that this match is gonna be complete shit to watch.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Goldberg


IN 2016

.

 

[Rutti]

Because the McMahon's been taking spots away from the other wrestlers fo-fo-fo-fo-fo life.

The team needed another face and on Smackdown that meant Apollo Crews, Jack Swagger, or Shane. No way a McMahon doesn't win that contest.

Sure but why is he even wrest...

Because WWE are reportedly building to Brock vs Shane at Mania 33, so they got to make him look good when they can.

...I still hope beyond hope that will not happen. Shane signing Joe or Nakamura to fight for him make infinitely more sense.

...oh. Well that sounds awful.

 

[Bronx-Man]

Because WWE are reportedly building to Brock vs Shane at Mania 33, so they got to make him look good when they can.

Who would willingly give money to watch that?

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Who would willingly give money to watch that?

are you doing the same for tonight tho

 

[ReiGun]

Predictions

The Brian Kendrick(c) v Kallisto: With "205 Live" happening on Tuesdays following Smackdown, it makes sense to move the Crusierweights over to SD. Granted, it does hurt the belt to move it to Kallisto when Kendrick just go it - especially since he'll probably just get it right back on Tuesday - but eh.

Sami Zayn v The Miz(c): This one feels like a longshot since I can totally see them moving the IC title to Raw since the CW's are going to Smackdown. Even if that would leave the guys on Smackdown who are over 205 lbs with nothing to fight for. Either way, I'm hoping Miz retains and Sami goes to Smackdown to continue the feud.

Raw Women v Smackdown Women: Smackdown's women's division needs the win more, but they have been protecting Raw's women so hard.
Sole Survivor for Raw: Bayley
Sole Survivor for SD: Becky Lynch

Raw Tags v SD Tags: Another case where Smackdown's division needs the win more and I feel like they'll be okay giving them this one. Especially when American Alpha is on Team SD, and they really want those boys to get over.
Sole Survivor for Raw: The New Day
Sole Survivor for SD: American Alpha

Raw Men v SD Men: This is actually the opposite case where I feel like Team Raw needs the win more right now. The main event scene on Raw has been a mess for a while, whereas Smackdown's team all feel like legit stars.
Sole Survivor for Raw: Roman Reigns
Sole Survivor for SD: Dean Ambrose

Goldberg v Brock Lesnar: Brock's gonna get his win back. Yawn.

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

Who would willingly give money to watch that?

The same people who found enough of a draw in Shane vs Taker to make Mania 32 all that money.

Tease Shane falling off more stuff and the money rolls in.

 

[cLOUDo]

My predictions for Golberg tonigh...

 

[SDBurton]

So pumped Miz got into Survivor Series. Need to figure out what I'm going eat while I'm watching this.

 

[Keyser Soze]

I feel like Goldberg/Lesnar is going to be a overtheatrical gimmciked up overbooked mess. At best it will be a fun mess.

Stuff like ring breaks. Breaking the ropes, ripping the ringpost from it foundations. Basically all the stuff that looks amazing, but does not include heavy bumps for Goldberg.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

Who would willingly give money to watch that?

Shane/taker is responsible for the last wrestlemania being the biggest wwf gate ever.

I think vince forgets that it was shanes return match though. He's still popular, but the interest will be nowhere near the same level.

 

[Horseress]

It'll be an ok match. I hope there's tons of fuckery, like Bischoff running on to save Goldberg, Vince clotheslining Bischoff and giving Brock the victory

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Sting comes down from the fuckin rafters to save Goldberg, but the ghost of Chris Benoit shows up and puts him in a crossface.

 

[Irishmantis]

My predictions for Golberg tonigh...

lol is that Ryback?

in fairness he was able to lift Rusev..... after he slipped that is

 

[NastyBook]

I said this on here when it was first announced and got ridiculed for it.
Glad to know those that insulted me are expecting this to be the 2016 MOTY

Sorry that happened, because that match was very much flaming garbage.

 

[Horseress]

Sting comes down from the fuckin rafters to save Goldberg, but the ghost of Chris Benoit shows up and puts him in a crossface.

And then crossfaces himself out, somehow