WWE Discussion thread- Raw/SD/PPV - Page 1988

TXRunner · 08-21-2025, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cdub6238

Apparently WWE "screwed" Peacock...

Since they "aired" Evolution 2 and a 2nd night of SS...they are now they have finished their "contractual obligations" after this months PLE in Paris and will be exclusive to ESPN in September

Need to set a reminder to cancel Peacock after Paris.

Jaypers · 08-21-2025, 11:34 AM

FYI, Sat Night's Main Event is now exclusive to Peacock - no more NBC.

This will include Cena's last match on Dec. 13th, in Boston.

Therefore, I would wait until after that day to cancel it.

Anarchy99 · 08-21-2025, 12:12 PM

before you'd have WWE Network, and then USA to watch RAW and FOX/USA to watch Smackdown, then eventually those RAW/SMACKDOWNS like within a month of airing would be.......on the WWE Network

now just to follow or re-watch in any kind of order from past you have to subscribe or have cable/app for

A&E
the CW
Netflix
Peacock
YouTube
USA Network
ESPN

lol, what a joke

Cracktoast · 08-21-2025, 04:53 PM

To be honest don't care about Cena's last match enough to pay to see it through a subscription service and the chances one of the big titles other than US/IC changes hands on a SNME is nill to none.

no10pin · 08-22-2025, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaypers

FYI, Sat Night's Main Event is now exclusive to Peacock - no more NBC.

This will include Cena's last match on Dec. 13th, in Boston.

Therefore, I would wait until after that day to cancel it.

Of course it is. And not just through the end of the year, it's a multi-year deal.

Because god forbid you'd be able to actually drop a streaming service in this whirlwind of billions of dollars being thrown around.

RedLabelRecords · 08-22-2025, 03:42 PM

My fandom for WWE is waning. They pushed up the ESPN streaming for September. I’m done with live events. Sorry, WWE. I’ll take to YouTube

thenightman · 08-22-2025, 10:27 PM

What's funny is my 7-year old nephew grew into a huge Cody Rhodes fan thanks to having PPVs on Peacock. It was cheap entertainment. At $30 a month and my cuz not being a sports guy, I don't see him paying $20 something more a month for ESPN. So, in other words, WWE probably lost a future fan.

packman80 · 08-22-2025, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by thenightman

What's funny is my 7-year old nephew grew into a huge Cody Rhodes fan thanks to having PPVs on Peacock. It was cheap entertainment. At $30 a month and my cuz not being a sports guy, I don't see him paying $20 something more a month for ESPN. So, in other words, WWE probably lost a future fan.

Depends was listening to SiriusXM other day If you have Spectrum or Hulu Live or a few other services you will get access to the app as part of your service you have now at no extra charge.

thenightman · 08-23-2025, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by packman80

Depends was listening to SiriusXM other day If you have Spectrum or Hulu Live or a few other services you will get access to the app as part of your service you have now at no extra charge.

I'll see if he has Hulu, but I know he doesn't do cable and he's axed a lot of the apps. Streaming costs have gotten out of hand and he's angry at, seemingly, every company in the world deciding, all at the same time, to start nickel and diming their customers.

RedLabelRecords · 08-23-2025, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by thenightman

I'll see if he has Hulu, but I know he doesn't do cable and he's axed a lot of the apps. Streaming costs have gotten out of hand and he's angry at, seemingly, every company in the world deciding, all at the same time, to start nickel and diming their customers.

Not for long. They announced that HULU will be phased out.

packman80 · 08-23-2025, 09:43 AM

TV subscribers to services from Charter (Spectrum), DirecTV, Fubo, and Verizon may receive the new ESPN app for free as part of their pay-TV package, depending on their specific plan. Other services, such as Hulu (specifically Hulu + Live TV), also include access to the enhanced ESPN app at no extra charge for certain subscribers.

JustinVerlander07 · 08-23-2025, 08:07 PM

I can't think of a new theme song that has hit as well as Becky Lynch's in recent memory. Fits the character, and is a banger. (Helps that Def Rebel didn't do it)

JustinVerlander07 · 08-24-2025, 10:53 AM

Also, just finishing Smackdown, absolutely hilarious how WWE has basically crapped all over R-Truth. Preface this again saying I like the guy and he makes me laugh and he's entertaining, but not renewing his contract was justified because look at him now. He's right back to where he was, a directionless midcarder who does comedy and is sometimes on the show, and sometimes not. The people chanting his name? They don't care at all!!

cdub6238 · 08-24-2025, 08:58 PM

Seeing a lot of people "turn"/sour on Undertaker recently...

From Mickie James being cut/released from the reality show and replaced by McCool, because he said he wouldn't come back without her...

To kicking his podcast cohost from the beginning to the curb...because it's WWE property now and replaced...by McCool..

jmarascojr · 08-25-2025, 09:27 AM

The only reason she's in the Hall of Fame is because she is married to him.

Yes there are A LOT of questionable selections in the HoF, but there's no way she makes it in on her own.

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Originally Posted by cdub6238

Seeing a lot of people "turn"/sour on Undertaker recently...

From Mickie James being cut/released from the reality show and replaced by McCool, because he said he wouldn't come back without her...

To kicking his podcast cohost from the beginning to the curb...because it's WWE property now and replaced...by McCool..

JustinVerlander07 · 08-25-2025, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cdub6238

Seeing a lot of people "turn"/sour on Undertaker recently...

From Mickie James being cut/released from the reality show and replaced by McCool, because he said he wouldn't come back without her...

To kicking his podcast cohost from the beginning to the curb...because it's WWE property now and replaced...by McCool..

Neither thing seems like a big deal at all, especially the podcast thing, especially if you listen to what the other guy(his friend) had to say.

Big nothing burger.
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Excited for a 3PM RAW today. Fantastic.

duwal · 08-25-2025, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

Neither thing seems like a big deal at all, especially the podcast thing, especially if you listen to what the other guy(his friend) had to say.

Big nothing burger.
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Excited for a 3PM RAW today. Fantastic.

yeah people are not listening to the Undertaker's podcast to hear the other guys takes. Heck seems like we don't even know his name based on last few post mentions

JustinVerlander07 · 08-25-2025, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by duwal

yeah people are not listening to the Undertaker's podcast to hear the other guys takes. Heck seems like we don't even know his name based on last few post mentions

Yep, no clue what his name is. Sounds like he made out just fine, too.

Jaypers · 08-25-2025, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaypers

Guess that means we'll be having Iyo vs. Stephanie for the vacant women's title in Paris.

Welp, so much for that. The match has been called off for Paris, and it will take place at some future date. Vaquer's opponent not yet known, either. No earthly clue why.

cdub6238 · 08-25-2025, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by duwal

yeah people are not listening to the Undertaker's podcast to hear the other guys takes. Heck seems like we don't even know his name based on last few post mentions

Well..the point people are saying with this...is at least the co host "offered" takes and was apparently able to get him to actually open up more..instead of his wife, who seems as bland as cardboard

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Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

Neither thing seems like a big deal at all, especially the podcast thing, especially if you listen to what the other guy(his friend) had to say.

Big nothing burger.
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Excited for a 3PM RAW today. Fantastic.

I mean in the grand scheme of things...sure nothing burger...and he is a Legend, rightfully so..

But the everyone loving him, he's such a nice down to earth type of guy crowd...sees it as nepotism/ego/power moves

Not that I care either way, was just interesting to see the change in tone is all...internet gonna internet and all I guess

JustinVerlander07 · 08-25-2025, 04:31 PM

Really bad episode of RAW. Just feels like they're going through the motions with very little happening right now. All the women's storylines are entertaining, everything on the mens side is quite poor.

Mandy1320 · Yesterday, 07:39 AM

I wouldn't be surprised if they have the crowd mics turned up a little bit for the broadcast but I think it's always cool how the international crowds show up, get loud, and sing the songs. Always creates sick moments.

dbackschamp2001 · Yesterday, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mandy1320

I wouldn't be surprised if they have the crowd mics turned up a little bit for the broadcast but I think it's always cool how the international crowds show up, get loud, and sing the songs. Always creates sick moments.

There's definitely some good moments from it, but the "Roman... Roman Reigns" chant was giving me a headache.

RedLabelRecords · Yesterday, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dbackschamp2001

There's definitely some good moments from it, but the "Roman... Roman Reigns" chant was giving me a headache.

I liked it. Different environmental element. Almost barbarian.

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JustinVerlander07 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 16,724 gladdyontherise gladdyontherise	Also, just finishing Smackdown, absolutely hilarious how WWE has basically crapped all over R-Truth. Preface this again saying I like the guy and he makes me laugh and he's entertaining, but not renewing his contract was justified because look at him now. He's right back to where he was, a directionless midcarder who does comedy and is sometimes on the show, and sometimes not. The people chanting his name? They don't care at all!! __________________ Collecting Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers, Michigan State Spartans, Miz, Jey Uso, Kelani Jordan, Macho Man, WWE "Cavs in 7. Write it down"

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JustinVerlander07 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 16,724 gladdyontherise gladdyontherise	Really bad episode of RAW. Just feels like they're going through the motions with very little happening right now. All the women's storylines are entertaining, everything on the mens side is quite poor. __________________ Collecting Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers, Michigan State Spartans, Miz, Jey Uso, Kelani Jordan, Macho Man, WWE "Cavs in 7. Write it down"

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cdub6238 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15,862	Seeing a lot of people "turn"/sour on Undertaker recently... From Mickie James being cut/released from the reality show and replaced by McCool, because he said he wouldn't come back without her... To kicking his podcast cohost from the beginning to the curb...because it's WWE property now and replaced...by McCool..

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