WWE Discussion thread- Raw/SD/PPV - Page 1223

Bob Loblaw · 01-28-2018, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaypers

Angle just tweeted that Alicia Fox won't be in it due to injury; she's also out of the MMC and Goldust will be getting a new partner.

So a guaranteed loser is out.

So be it.

Apparently, she broke her assbone.

I'm looking forward to Santina coming back.

Jaypers · 01-28-2018, 06:36 PM

Roode vs.....Mojo?

Ugh. Vince is already running true to form.

Bob Loblaw · 01-28-2018, 06:37 PM

So much for Dolph taking on the US Open Challenge. Guess he's in the Rumble.

I hope Mojo gets destroyed.

CharlieHustle · 01-28-2018, 06:49 PM

There's the precedent for "surprises" tonight.

Mojo.

I had better re calibrate my "anything can happen" meter, very quickly.
Get ready for Asuka and Reigns to win and for the biggest returning name to be the Brooklyn Brawler.

Wolves4Life · 01-28-2018, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlieHustle

There's the precedent for "surprises" tonight.

Mojo.

I had better re calibrate my "anything can happen" meter, very quickly.
Get ready for Asuka and Reigns to win and for the biggest returning name to be the Brooklyn Brawler.

If you are going to be that down on the product, Why watch? FYI Asuka could win but challenge Charlotte. I doubt Reigns wins since he could just win the #1 spot in the Elimination Chamber.

JustinVerlander07 · 01-28-2018, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlieHustle

There's the precedent for "surprises" tonight.

Mojo.

I had better re calibrate my "anything can happen" meter, very quickly.
Get ready for Asuka and Reigns to win and for the biggest returning name to be the Brooklyn Brawler.

It's the kickoff show, what were you expecting???

Bob Loblaw · 01-28-2018, 06:55 PM

This is amazing. They could have done ANYTHING with the open challenge. Granted, this is the pre-show, so you don't have a major debut... but have someone returning from injury...someone from NXT who is coming up -- and you needn't have a pinfall - could have had a DQ or countout win.

Have Lars Sullivan come out with a weapon and lay out Bobby Roode.

I think the absolute biggest turd they could have laid would have been to bring out a guy with X-Pac heat -- Mojo Rowley. A low-mid carder, like Tye Dillinger, or even Zack Ryder, would have been decent. Goldust. Bring back Mike Kanellis (I'm aware that his wife is pregnant - leave her at home) for a squash. Even Curt Hawkins. But... No one likes Mojo Rowley. No one.

And that's exactly what they did.

Bob Loblaw · 01-28-2018, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolves4Life

If you are going to be that down on the product, Why watch? FYI Asuka could win but challenge Charlotte. I doubt Reigns wins since he could just win the #1 spot in the Elimination Chamber.

All the talking heads are saying that Finn Balor wins, then faces AJ Styles.

Guess the Daniel Bryan rumors have quieted down.

Jaypers · 01-28-2018, 06:56 PM

Crowd is so bored, they're counting down the clock each time it gets to :10.

CharlieHustle · 01-28-2018, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

It's the kickoff show, what were you expecting???

Oh I don't know, maybe something that makes me feel like I'm not about to waste 4 hours of my life.
Don't know why they couldn't advertise Roode/Rawley in advance. That's all.

JustinVerlander07 · 01-28-2018, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlieHustle

Oh I don't know, maybe something that makes me feel like I'm not about to waste 4 hours of my life.
Don't know why they couldn't advertise Roode/Rawley in advance. That's all.

Why have an open challenge at all then?

Again, who were you expecting on the kickoff show? If they wanted a big surprise, they'd put the match on the PPV.

Jaypers · 01-28-2018, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Loblaw

All the talking heads are saying that Finn Balor wins, then faces AJ Styles.

Guess the Daniel Bryan rumors have quieted down.

I would think he'd go after the Universal title, seeing as the narrative is he never "lost" it. Question is, how confident is he that he can win it.

Jericho · 01-28-2018, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Loblaw

All the talking heads are saying that Finn Balor wins, then faces AJ Styles.

Guess the Daniel Bryan rumors have quieted down.

Finn?! Oh lord I hope not.

mnvikingstwins · 01-28-2018, 07:00 PM

Philadelphia can still count and spell, that's good

JustinVerlander07 · 01-28-2018, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mnvikingstwins

Philadelphia can still count and spell, that's good

Still mad that your team lost eh? Sucks to suck.

Jericho · 01-28-2018, 07:03 PM

If Joe wasn't injured he'd be a perfect choice to win the Rumble.

CharlieHustle · 01-28-2018, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolves4Life

If you are going to be that down on the product, Why watch? FYI Asuka could win but challenge Charlotte. I doubt Reigns wins since he could just win the #1 spot in the Elimination Chamber.

I'm not a fan of bad storytelling.
Yippee. Asuka could face Bliss or Charlotte? The possibilities really are endless aren't they?

Jericho · 01-28-2018, 07:07 PM

Loser(s) of this match go into the Rumble you think?

Bob Loblaw · 01-28-2018, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mnvikingstwins

Philadelphia can still count and spell, that's good

Good, good. Let the hate flow through you.

Bob Loblaw · 01-28-2018, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jericho

Loser(s) of this match go into the Rumble you think?

Again, all of the talking heads have Zayn & Owens losing. The WWE has been non-committal as to whether the losers will go into the Rumble.

I would assume Zayn would, but Owens won't due to injury.

Jericho · 01-28-2018, 07:09 PM

Yeah was thinking the same thing ^

CharlieHustle · 01-28-2018, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

Why have an open challenge at all then?

Yes, exactly. That's my question too.
Just advertise Rawley instead of cloaking it in mystery.
Bring back James Ellsworth, for all I care. Either do something entertaining, nostalgic or whimsical.
Mojo Rawley? C'mon.

Jaypers · 01-28-2018, 07:11 PM

Will the last match of the night be the men's or women's RR?

Jericho · 01-28-2018, 07:12 PM

Would not be surprised if they tried to make it a "big deal" and do the women last. Or they could just have Brock/Braun/Kane last

Gurds · 01-28-2018, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlieHustle

Yes, exactly. That's my question too.
Just advertise Rawley instead of cloaking it in mystery.
Bring back James Ellsworth, for all I care. Either do something entertaining, nostalgic or whimsical.
Mojo Rawley? C'mon.

https://twitter.com/bryanalvarez/sta...68339534696448

01-28-2018, 06:36 PM	#30552
Jaypers Bowman Scout Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL Posts: 51,565 cardboardconglomerate	Roode vs.....Mojo? Ugh. Vince is already running true to form. __________________ Impervious to baiting.

01-28-2018, 06:56 PM	#30559
Jaypers Bowman Scout Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL Posts: 51,565 cardboardconglomerate	Crowd is so bored, they're counting down the clock each time it gets to :10. __________________ Impervious to baiting.

01-28-2018, 07:11 PM	#30573
Jaypers Bowman Scout Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL Posts: 51,565 cardboardconglomerate	Will the last match of the night be the men's or women's RR? __________________ Impervious to baiting.

01-28-2018, 06:37 PM	#30553
Bob Loblaw Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Spring Training Paradise, FL Posts: 13,050	So much for Dolph taking on the US Open Challenge. Guess he's in the Rumble. I hope Mojo gets destroyed.

01-28-2018, 06:49 PM	#30554
CharlieHustle Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,532 nvsportscards702	There's the precedent for "surprises" tonight. Mojo. I had better re calibrate my "anything can happen" meter, very quickly. Get ready for Asuka and Reigns to win and for the biggest returning name to be the Brooklyn Brawler.

01-28-2018, 06:55 PM	#30557
Bob Loblaw Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Spring Training Paradise, FL Posts: 13,050	This is amazing. They could have done ANYTHING with the open challenge. Granted, this is the pre-show, so you don't have a major debut... but have someone returning from injury...someone from NXT who is coming up -- and you needn't have a pinfall - could have had a DQ or countout win. Have Lars Sullivan come out with a weapon and lay out Bobby Roode. I think the absolute biggest turd they could have laid would have been to bring out a guy with X-Pac heat -- Mojo Rowley. A low-mid carder, like Tye Dillinger, or even Zack Ryder, would have been decent. Goldust. Bring back Mike Kanellis (I'm aware that his wife is pregnant - leave her at home) for a squash. Even Curt Hawkins. But... No one likes Mojo Rowley. No one. And that's exactly what they did.

01-28-2018, 07:00 PM	#30564
mnvikingstwins Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 42,193 ski_4 ski_4	Philadelphia can still count and spell, that's good

01-28-2018, 07:03 PM	#30566
Jericho Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,983	If Joe wasn't injured he'd be a perfect choice to win the Rumble.

01-28-2018, 07:07 PM	#30568
Jericho Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,983	Loser(s) of this match go into the Rumble you think?

01-28-2018, 07:09 PM	#30571
Jericho Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,983	Yeah was thinking the same thing ^

01-28-2018, 07:12 PM	#30574
Jericho Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,983	Would not be surprised if they tried to make it a "big deal" and do the women last. Or they could just have Brock/Braun/Kane last