WWE Discussion thread- Raw/SD/PPV

[JustinVerlander07]

Originally Posted by mtr

Whoever the masked man ends up being I just hope that this leads to the Vision breaking up sooner rather than later. The Brons joining up with Seth never made sense in the first place and the current group makes even less sense together.

I don't think sadly they're going anywhere, but I will continue to agree with this sediment. I guess the idea really is to build Breakker which is working, but Theory is still a joke and I think thus far Logan Paul and Bronson Reed are worse for being a part of this. Logan feels less special and Reed just kinda feels 'there' without doing a whole lot.

[notoriousrmb]

A lot of people saying the Rumble results were too predicable, but when they throw in a random win for Jey Uso suddenly its all a joke because he's not a top guy.

Maybe people are just wanting to be mad. Either a top 4 name will win, or people will complain about how the Mania matchup can't be taken seriously.

Only person I could see getting a win that would be interesting would have been Finn - but if Finn appeared in the match then people would be saying that was predictable.

Whatever happened to just watching something for entertainment and not over-analyzing the hell out of it?

[JustinVerlander07]

Originally Posted by notoriousrmb

A lot of people saying the Rumble results were too predicable, but when they throw in a random win for Jey Uso suddenly its all a joke because he's not a top guy.

Maybe people are just wanting to be mad. Either a top 4 name will win, or people will complain about how the Mania matchup can't be taken seriously.

Only person I could see getting a win that would be interesting would have been Finn - but if Finn appeared in the match then people would be saying that was predictable.

Whatever happened to just watching something for entertainment and not over-analyzing the hell out of it?

The IWC as a whole can never be happy. I enjoyed the show. The rumble matches weren't the best ever but I think it would've been better received if it wasn't in Saudi and in front of fans who know the product (or care about it).

[cdub6238]

Originally Posted by Mandy1320

So brave.

So brave...she had to deactivate her Twitter immediately after, due to the "backlash" lol

I don't care what you believe, whether politics, religion, whatever...

If your gonna say something, or take a stand...stand by it, don't say something then run and give "cuz people are mean"

[packman80]

See some are guessing that WWE cut Ava girlfriend few weeks back and think that played into choice not to resign besides likely to be going to work at her father’s studio.

[duwal]

anyone thinking a new appearance by someone this RAW? What are the odds Roman will make an appearance after winning yesterday?

[JustinVerlander07]

Originally Posted by duwal

anyone thinking a new appearance by someone this RAW? What are the odds Roman will make an appearance after winning yesterday?

WWE announced Roman will be on RAW tonight.

Perhaps we find out who took out Breakker, but that would probably be it for a 'new' appearance.

4 weeks to build to EC, hopefully they actually do build to it unlike they did with the Rumble.

[Cracktoast]

I think Raw is gonna be crap. Talent had less than 48 hrs to get back from Saudi. I can't imagine the jetlag and nagging injuries.

Penta/Reed is the only match I've seen announced so far and we all know it's ending in a DQ.

*EDIT*

Looks like a Philly Street Fight for the Women's title Vaquer/Rodriguez has been announced also.

[natbornkiller]

how long until to raiders future endeavored ?

[RedLabelRecords]

It’s nice having crowds at WWE shows again.

[Jaypers]

Michael Cole has twice called Stephanie's title the "world heavyweight" championship tonight.

[Jaypers]

Originally Posted by RedLabelRecords

It’s nice having crowds at WWE shows again.

You wouldn't know it, for the most part. You could have heard a pin drop during Je'von vs. Grande. And the Bellas segment.

[Jaypers]

Great ending. Should be a banger between Roman and Punk.

[thenightman]

Dang, that was a god tier promo by Reigns at the end.

[Jericho]

Hopefully they have Punk win at Mania

[Jaypers]

I'm a bit surprised Roman chose that quickly, but given his schedule I get it.

[Jericho]

Originally Posted by Jaypers

I'm a bit surprised Roman chose that quickly, but given his schedule I get it.

Yeah probably won't see him again til Mania or the Raw before it

[Jaypers]

EC qualifiers begin next week. Now that we know the winner faces Drew, I'll predict my 6.

Cody (my pick to win)
Jacob
Knight
Orton
Sami
Oba

I would have included Gunther but I think he'll have another "career" match at WM, either against Brock or Orton.

[bjho852]

I like both the Punk and Reigns promos. Really strong.

In one way, Reigns' choice is what I expected. Not only given the pair's history, but also in my opinion, it certainly helps that this relatively new top-tier belt will finally be featured in a real major program. No matter how great the past programs are, I always felt that this new-WHC belt took a backseat to the WWE title, until now.

In the other way though, I kind of feel a little bad for the WWE title, as its current incarnation (WWE+Universal unified) was first made for Reigns, or, should I say, Reigns made it. He choosing not to regain it, and instead to go after the other top-tier belt, essentially negates the belt that more or less symbolizes him.

And it looks like both Rumble winners will go for Raw top-tier titles. For some reason, I feel that both holders will retain, even more so for Vaquer.

[Cracktoast]

Originally Posted by Jaypers

You wouldn't know it, for the most part. You could have heard a pin drop during Je'von vs. Grande. And the Bellas segment.

Because the match went10 min too long. No reason that match needed multiple commercial breaks.

The Bellas just need to realize nobody thinks of them as Milf's and just go back to wherever they were.

And on a side note, is the IC title so insignificant that Dom has been out all this time and nobody gave a second thought about the title? To be honest I had forgotten he even had it.

Best segment of the night for me was Gunther. That guy is playing his character flawlessly. Props to Dragon Lee also for making people think Gunther had really killed him by hanging him.

Roman/Punk has potential to be the best match at WM but I fear they are going to screw it up by throwing Balor in there to make it a 3 way and have Balor end up winning because nobody respects him and underestimates him. Just do Punk/Balor at EC and blow it off so we can get to WM. Great feud but wrong timing Punk/Balor should be a after Mania into the summer feud.

[thenightman]

Originally Posted by Jaypers

EC qualifiers begin next week. Now that we know the winner faces Drew, I'll predict my 6.

Cody (my pick to win)
Jacob
Knight
Orton
Sami
Oba

I would have included Gunther but I think he'll have another "career" match at WM, either against Brock or Orton.

Unless you have Oba winning the whole thing he shouldn’t be in it. He shouldn’t be taking a loss of any kind this early.

[thenightman]

Originally Posted by Cracktoast

Because the match went10 min too long. No reason that match needed multiple commercial breaks.

The Bellas just need to realize nobody thinks of them as Milf's and just go back to wherever they were.

And on a side note, is the IC title so insignificant that Dom has been out all this time and nobody gave a second thought about the title? To be honest I had forgotten he even had it.

Best segment of the night for me was Gunther. That guy is playing his character flawlessly. Props to Dragon Lee also for making people think Gunther had really killed him by hanging him.

Roman/Punk has potential to be the best match at WM but I fear they are going to screw it up by throwing Balor in there to make it a 3 way and have Balor end up winning because nobody respects him and underestimates him. Just do Punk/Balor at EC and blow it off so we can get to WM. Great feud but wrong timing Punk/Balor should be a after Mania into the summer feud.

Balor is simply there to give Punk something to do while Roman is part time. My guess is that it’ll be Dom vs Balor at WM for the IC title

[Jaypers]

Originally Posted by thenightman

Unless you have Oba winning the whole thing he shouldn’t be in it. He shouldn’t be taking a loss of any kind this early.

I think we'd see from him what we saw in the Rumble - lots of dominance but ultimately falling short. He could probably beat half the guys in the Chamber first, though. I'm betting we're getting a slow build to the top of the card, sort of like Breakker.

[RedLabelRecords]

Some strong promos to end the show. I gauge that on the fact that my wife walked in to grab something but never walked away. She didn’t sit, just stood in front of the tv in awe.

That’s power. She doesn’t like wrestling but the entertainment is just too good.

Wrestling FOREVER!

[Cracktoast]

i just wish Roman had said something about Larry other than referencing the bracelet. Guess it was too soon.