WWE Discussion thread- Raw/SD/PPV - Page 2049

Jaypers · 02-07-2026, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by thenightman

I think the plan is to put him on Smackdown because if the plan is to put him on Raw there is nothing stopping them from doing that right now. Smackdown, on the other hand, currently has the EC qualifiers going on. If Oba was a member of the Smackdown roster fans would expect him to be in one of those qualifying matches.

The Raw EC qualifiers begin this Monday.

thenightman · 02-07-2026, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jmarascojr

Lesnar debuted in mid-March 2002, first match was in late April, won King of the Ring in late June and beat The Rock in late August...

First televised/PPV match to title was 4 months, so it's feasible if they want to do it...

I can't honestly think of anyone who went from debut to top title quicker...

Nobody and unlikely to happen again.

thenightman · 02-07-2026, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaypers

The Raw EC qualifiers begin this Monday.

Why? It's for the Smackdown title. What's even the point of the brand split, lol.

mtr · 02-07-2026, 09:48 PM

Sami is definitely going to beat Cody and Jacob next week and qualify for the EC, just like I predicted:

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Originally Posted by mtr

Cody/Fatu/Drew Triple Threat at EC with Drew retaining. Cody and Fatu face each other at Mania.

Sami wins EC and beats Drew at Mania.

Jaypers · 02-08-2026, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by thenightman

Why? It's for the Smackdown title. What's even the point of the brand split, lol.

If a Raw talent wins, he'll simply be transferred to SD. They no longer go with the facade of having a draft.

thenightman · 02-08-2026, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaypers

If a Raw talent wins, he'll simply be transferred to SD. They no longer go with the facade of having a draft.

So stupid. That said, it looks like he'll stay a "free agent" until after EC, for all the reasons I mentioned.

packman80 · 02-08-2026, 02:55 PM

See video out of Montez Ford. Looks like he spent more time at catering then in the gym.

Jaypers · 02-08-2026, 09:51 PM

Fightful reports Bron Breakker underwent surgery for a severe hernia.

mtr · 02-08-2026, 10:34 PM

Man this faction is just cursed. I read that it’s a 4-6 week recovery so he could be back for Mania.

Cracktoast · 02-08-2026, 11:31 PM

Mehhh he will be ready for WM that's all that matters

DrZman · 02-09-2026, 07:11 AM

Hernias are really though to keep on timeline. I would very much doubt he's back for Mania unless they want to risk him coming back too soon and re-injuring it. Would think they play it safe and at most have him do a big post mania return and can hold off actually wrestling another month or so after that.

Cracktoast · 02-09-2026, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DrZman

Hernias are really though to keep on timeline. I would very much doubt he's back for Mania unless they want to risk him coming back too soon and re-injuring it. Would think they play it safe and at most have him do a big post mania return and can hold off actually wrestling another month or so after that.

No chance they have worked too hard and invested too much time to set up Rollins/Breaker for WM with the Vision Turn now the masked man angle. They will gladly risk Breakker getting reinjured and be out after WM. Let him heal up then come back and win one of the belts at Summerslam.

Jaypers · 02-09-2026, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaypers

Fightful reports Bron Breakker underwent surgery for a severe hernia.

Update - they're saying he's expected to be ready by WM.

packman80 · 02-09-2026, 03:49 PM

When he flipped the table on Raw is when he hurt himself. Guess those re-enforced tables are strong LOL

JustinVerlander07 · 02-09-2026, 08:02 PM

AJ Lee is back

JustinVerlander07 · 02-09-2026, 08:43 PM

Vaquer got Def Rebel'd so bad.

Jaypers · 02-09-2026, 09:52 PM

That cutter off the top rope by Evans may be one of the most impressive things I've ever seen. How do you time that so perfectly? Amazing.

Cracktoast · 02-09-2026, 10:59 PM

They clearly are using different people as the masked man. Tonight was about throwing off the scent of the RR guy being Pearce, which I still believe it was. Tonight I would agree it was more likely Waller.

JustinVerlander07 · 02-10-2026, 12:18 PM

I find it fascinating that in the US Gable is the babyface and Kaiser is the heel, and in Mexico Kaiser is the babyface and Gable is the heel.

TXRunner · 02-11-2026, 12:50 PM

Rough women's tag match on NXT last night. It shows what happens when the timing of Sol's Soul Snatcher is off. Her opponent essentially dove out too early and had already landed face down on the canvas before Sol finished her flip. It pretty much looked like some type of summersault elbow drop because of it. And that is how she won the match.

duwal · 02-11-2026, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TXRunner

Rough women's tag match on NXT last night. It shows what happens when the timing of Sol's Soul Snatcher is off. Her opponent essentially dove out too early and had already landed face down on the canvas before Sol finished her flip. It pretty much looked like some type of summersault elbow drop because of it. And that is how she won the match.

well now she can call that the SummerSol Elbow

mtr · 02-13-2026, 11:22 AM

Announced card for tonight's Smackdown looks solid, plus I'm assuming we'll get a US Title open challenge match as well. They still need to get the men's tag division and women's singles division back on track as they've both been mediocre for a while but overall I feel like Smackdown has been much improved recently. Drew's surprise win over Cody was a sorely needed shot in the arm for the world title scene.

Jade Cargill (c) vs. Jordynne Grace for the WWE Women's Championship

Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY vs. Nia Jax & Lash Legend for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship

Men's Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu vs. Sami Zayn

Women's Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Women's United States Champion Giulia vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Zelina Vega

Rey Fenix vs. Trick Williams

jmarascojr · 02-13-2026, 02:15 PM

^^^ Gonna guess Sami wins the qualifier after some hijinks from Drew to move towards a 3-way at Wrestlemania with Cody + Jacob...

Women's Qualifier, gonna say Bliss, unless they plan on doing some sort of 6 pack challenge for the tag belts and they need her with Charlotte OR they do a Bliss vs. Charlotte match...

mtr · 02-13-2026, 04:09 PM

Smackdown needs more women in the picture for both singles titles so I'm thinking Charlotte and Alexa will break up sooner rather than later. A feud between them for the US title would do a lot to elevate that belt. Maybe Charlotte pins Alexa in the EC leading to a split.

Cracktoast · 02-13-2026, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mtr

Announced card for tonight's Smackdown looks solid, plus I'm assuming we'll get a US Title open challenge match as well. They still need to get the men's tag division and women's singles division back on track as they've both been mediocre for a while but overall I feel like Smackdown has been much improved recently. Drew's surprise win over Cody was a sorely needed shot in the arm for the world title scene.

Jade Cargill (c) vs. Jordynne Grace for the WWE Women's Championship

Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY vs. Nia Jax & Lash Legend for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship

Men's Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu vs. Sami Zayn

Women's Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Women's United States Champion Giulia vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Zelina Vega

Rey Fenix vs. Trick Williams

That comes out to 1.66 matches per hour.....whoof

a crapload of commercil breaks and backstage filler

02-08-2026, 09:51 PM	#51208
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02-09-2026, 09:52 PM	#51217
Jaypers Bowman Scout Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL Posts: 51,886 cardboardconglomerate	That cutter off the top rope by Evans may be one of the most impressive things I've ever seen. How do you time that so perfectly? Amazing. __________________ Impervious to baiting.

02-10-2026, 12:18 PM	#51219
JustinVerlander07 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 17,700 gladdyontherise gladdyontherise	I find it fascinating that in the US Gable is the babyface and Kaiser is the heel, and in Mexico Kaiser is the babyface and Gable is the heel. __________________ Collecting Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers, Michigan State Spartans, Miz, Jey Uso, Kelani Jordan, Macho Man, WWE "Cavs in 7. Write it down"

02-08-2026, 02:55 PM	#51207
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 17,353	See video out of Montez Ford. Looks like he spent more time at catering then in the gym.

02-08-2026, 10:34 PM	#51209
mtr Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 351	Man this faction is just cursed. I read that it’s a 4-6 week recovery so he could be back for Mania.

02-08-2026, 11:31 PM	#51210
Cracktoast Member Join Date: May 2024 Posts: 2,006	Mehhh he will be ready for WM that's all that matters

02-09-2026, 07:11 AM	#51211
DrZman Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 807 ZBuckWhizzle	Hernias are really though to keep on timeline. I would very much doubt he's back for Mania unless they want to risk him coming back too soon and re-injuring it. Would think they play it safe and at most have him do a big post mania return and can hold off actually wrestling another month or so after that.

02-09-2026, 03:49 PM	#51214
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 17,353	When he flipped the table on Raw is when he hurt himself. Guess those re-enforced tables are strong LOL

02-09-2026, 10:59 PM	#51218
Cracktoast Member Join Date: May 2024 Posts: 2,006	They clearly are using different people as the masked man. Tonight was about throwing off the scent of the RR guy being Pearce, which I still believe it was. Tonight I would agree it was more likely Waller.

02-11-2026, 12:50 PM	#51220
TXRunner Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 1,147	Rough women's tag match on NXT last night. It shows what happens when the timing of Sol's Soul Snatcher is off. Her opponent essentially dove out too early and had already landed face down on the canvas before Sol finished her flip. It pretty much looked like some type of summersault elbow drop because of it. And that is how she won the match. __________________ SF GIANTS - SF 49ERS - SAC KINGS

02-13-2026, 11:22 AM	#51222
mtr Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 351	Announced card for tonight's Smackdown looks solid, plus I'm assuming we'll get a US Title open challenge match as well. They still need to get the men's tag division and women's singles division back on track as they've both been mediocre for a while but overall I feel like Smackdown has been much improved recently. Drew's surprise win over Cody was a sorely needed shot in the arm for the world title scene. Jade Cargill (c) vs. Jordynne Grace for the WWE Women's Championship Rhea Ripley & IYO SKY vs. Nia Jax & Lash Legend for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Men's Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu vs. Sami Zayn Women's Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Women's United States Champion Giulia vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Zelina Vega Rey Fenix vs. Trick Williams

02-13-2026, 02:15 PM	#51223
jmarascojr Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 4,547 shooterjoe13	^^^ Gonna guess Sami wins the qualifier after some hijinks from Drew to move towards a 3-way at Wrestlemania with Cody + Jacob... Women's Qualifier, gonna say Bliss, unless they plan on doing some sort of 6 pack challenge for the tag belts and they need her with Charlotte OR they do a Bliss vs. Charlotte match... __________________ Always looking to trade, https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVYMy7F I PC Luke Harper/Brodie Lee

02-13-2026, 04:09 PM	#51224
mtr Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 351	Smackdown needs more women in the picture for both singles titles so I'm thinking Charlotte and Alexa will break up sooner rather than later. A feud between them for the US title would do a lot to elevate that belt. Maybe Charlotte pins Alexa in the EC leading to a split.