WWE Discussion thread- Raw/SD/PPV - Page 1384

mikecamp99 · 01-14-2019, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaypers

Whatever it is, looks like it won't be Lars Sullivan. Numerous reports say he suffered an anxiety attack and has gone home. Also, he's reportedly not communicating with WWE officials. His debut is in jeopardy now.

Was supposed to debut on Raw, then Smackdown last week and no showed both. Was seeing rumors too he was supposed to wrestle Cena at Mania. Was going to get the potential rocket strapped to him, and now we may never see him. Hopefully he can figure out whatever it is he needs.

Patsfan · 01-14-2019, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaypers

Whatever it is, looks like it won't be Lars Sullivan. Numerous reports say he suffered an anxiety attack and has gone home. Also, he's reportedly not communicating with WWE officials. His debut is in jeopardy now.

That sucks, I know first hand how debilitating anxiety/depression issues can be. I dont see how people in the spotlight can deal with being in front of all those people if they suffer from anxiety.

Jaypers · 01-14-2019, 08:51 PM

Golly gee! What a Raw debut for EC3!

(Welcome to Vince's world.)

Jaypers · 01-14-2019, 10:34 PM

Those women's tag titles look pretty good.

mikecamp99 · 01-14-2019, 10:58 PM

I really hope Bálor goes over Lesnar at Rumble. (I know how Vince is so there’s probably no chance.)

fazzle · 01-14-2019, 11:05 PM

I'd really like to be excited at the prospect of Brock vs Finn, but this just feels like one of those matches where Brock comes in the day of the match and decides "Nah, I'm not gonna sell for this geek."

mikecamp99 · 01-14-2019, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fazzle

I'd really like to be excited at the prospect of Brock vs Finn, but this just feels like one of those matches where Brock comes in the day of the match and decides "Nah, I'm not gonna sell for this geek."

I’m not too worried about that. Brock had a great match with Daniel Bryan, so I imagine it could be similar where Bálor will end up getting a lot of offense but Lesnar comes through in the end. Would be nice to throw a surprise and have Bálor win, maybe even go heel to win. I’d love to see a Demon entrance at mania just be these over the top spectacle for the champion.

natbornkiller · 01-14-2019, 11:25 PM

So i guess brawn wasn't really medically cleared

fazzle · 01-14-2019, 11:25 PM

Balor going into WM as champ would be a welcome surprise, but instead he'll probably be having the rubber match in his best of 21743 series with Baron Corbin.

Also, speaking of Corbin, how the hell is he still in such a prominent role? Wasn't that one of the KEY factors of the "shakeup" with the McMahons? Them admitting that people are sick of Corbin?

In other hopeful, but unlikely, scenarios, how much of an idiot am I for thinking that them having the women's tag title match at EC instead of Mania might mean that we'll FINALLY have the Bayley/Sasha breakup after they fail to win the titles, leading to them facing each other at Mania?

LC2nine10 · 01-15-2019, 08:23 AM

I dig the new belts. Sort of a firefighter badge vibe, but super clean.

Jedi1823 · 01-15-2019, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LC2nine10

I dig the new belts. Sort of a firefighter badge vibe, but super clean.

Yeah, it's about damn time they broke out a new design, and didn't just have WWE logo.

scfa1975 · 01-15-2019, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaypers

Whatever it is, looks like it won't be Lars Sullivan. Numerous reports say he suffered an anxiety attack and has gone home. Also, he's reportedly not communicating with WWE officials. His debut is in jeopardy now.

I had high hopes for this guy. Was really looking forward to seeing what he could do in the big show.

The Nikki Cross segment was worth the watch. I really like her spunkiness.

Mrhenrychan · 01-15-2019, 11:50 AM

Well remember before Christmas the McMahons promised a fresh start...Finn Balor winning the Universal Championship and making it relevant will be a good start.

Jericho · 01-15-2019, 01:25 PM

Finn and Lashley should have switched roles. Lashley belongs in the Universal Title picture. Finn could have gone over for the IC Title. I cant see Finn beating Brock, even if he comes out as the Demon.

Wolves4Life · 01-15-2019, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaypers

Golly gee! What a Raw debut for EC3!

(Welcome to Vince's world.)

It's basically what Elias did, I thing it's turned out pretty well for him. I know patience is hard with most of the IWC but give it time.

LC2nine10 · 01-15-2019, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolves4Life

It's basically what Elias did, I thing it's turned out pretty well for him. I know patience is hard with most of the IWC but give it time.

Elias has a gimmick. I view him like shadow kinda. He's fun and stuff but if it wasn't for his intro who would care about him.
Ec3....is still ec3, has he changed anything?

no10pin · 01-16-2019, 12:10 AM

Catching up on Smackdown. The Mandy Rose/Uso stuff was just cringe-worthy. Horrible acting, and then the whole part about the photographer taking blackmail photos is kinda ridiculous considering, you know, the TV cameras.

Jaypers · 01-16-2019, 01:53 PM

The Revival has reportedly requested their release. Not a huge shock.

They'd make a great addition to AEW.

notoriousrmb · 01-16-2019, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaypers

The Revival has reportedly requested their release. Not a huge shock.

They'd make a great addition to AEW.

Not surprised, but they had been getting more air time lately.

Bulls90s · 01-16-2019, 04:15 PM

Ronda's in-ring skills is pathetic..her timing is really bad. She doesn't even know what she is doing half of time in the ring.

jmarascojr · 01-16-2019, 04:50 PM

Bucks vs. Revival would be fun to watch...

I read somewhere that the WWE are getting a tad nervous and giving more air time to the talent they know they haven't been using enough or correctly...

So that would explain the uptick for the Revival, but I'd almost prefer not being used than those stupid Lucha House Party matches...

'19 is gonna be an interesting year with a lot of contracts up, I think AEW is gonna do some things, especially if they choose to have working relationships with ROH and New Japan...

jrg1128 · 01-16-2019, 07:42 PM

Just getting around to watching Smackdown. Love the AJ/DB portion. Had more of an old school WWF feel to it.

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LC2nine10 · 01-16-2019, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jrg1128

Just getting around to watching Smackdown. Love the AJ/DB portion. Had more of an old school WWF feel to it.

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As soon as little dude saw the table covered in hotdogs he to get me, saying something crazy was about to happen.
Uso and Mandy makes no sense, and feels really forced and out of place, like the Samoa Joe an styles wife thing.

jrg1128 · 01-16-2019, 08:16 PM

Yeah the Uso/Mandy thing is weird.

Almas/Mysterio match was great. They seem to be using Mysterio to get Almas over which I like. Almas is great and would be an awesome title holder. Plus Zelina is hot.

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fazzle · 01-16-2019, 08:36 PM

Apparently Mike and Maria Kanellis have also asked for their release.

Get signed by WWE, get them to pay for your rehab, financially take care of your pregnancy, and then complain you aren't being used enough and try to take off. That's..... some giant freaking cajones there. On one hand, it's hard to feel bad for a giant conglomerate like WWE, but if you're in charge of any other wrestling promotion, why would you use these two in any meaningful way after this? (Well, this and the fact that Mike Bennett has always been bad)

01-14-2019, 08:51 PM	#34578
Jaypers Bowman Scout Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL Posts: 51,592 cardboardconglomerate	Golly gee! What a Raw debut for EC3! (Welcome to Vince's world.) __________________ Impervious to baiting.

01-14-2019, 10:34 PM	#34579
Jaypers Bowman Scout Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL Posts: 51,592 cardboardconglomerate	Those women's tag titles look pretty good. __________________ Impervious to baiting.

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mikecamp99 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 7,160 mdcamp1120	I really hope Bálor goes over Lesnar at Rumble. (I know how Vince is so there’s probably no chance.) __________________ INCOMING:

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natbornkiller Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bkNY Posts: 22,806	So i guess brawn wasn't really medically cleared __________________ HAH HAH I STILL HAS THE RIGHT TO EDIT THIS !:eatit:

01-14-2019, 11:25 PM	#34584
fazzle Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3,667 mjprz	Balor going into WM as champ would be a welcome surprise, but instead he'll probably be having the rubber match in his best of 21743 series with Baron Corbin. Also, speaking of Corbin, how the hell is he still in such a prominent role? Wasn't that one of the KEY factors of the "shakeup" with the McMahons? Them admitting that people are sick of Corbin? In other hopeful, but unlikely, scenarios, how much of an idiot am I for thinking that them having the women's tag title match at EC instead of Mania might mean that we'll FINALLY have the Bayley/Sasha breakup after they fail to win the titles, leading to them facing each other at Mania? Last edited by fazzle; 01-14-2019 at 11:28 PM.

01-14-2019, 11:05 PM	#34581
fazzle Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3,667 mjprz	I'd really like to be excited at the prospect of Brock vs Finn, but this just feels like one of those matches where Brock comes in the day of the match and decides "Nah, I'm not gonna sell for this geek."

01-15-2019, 08:23 AM	#34585
LC2nine10 Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 2,835	I dig the new belts. Sort of a firefighter badge vibe, but super clean.

01-15-2019, 11:50 AM	#34588
Mrhenrychan Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: San Mateo/Irvine CA Posts: 333	Well remember before Christmas the McMahons promised a fresh start...Finn Balor winning the Universal Championship and making it relevant will be a good start.

01-15-2019, 01:25 PM	#34589
Jericho Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,984	Finn and Lashley should have switched roles. Lashley belongs in the Universal Title picture. Finn could have gone over for the IC Title. I cant see Finn beating Brock, even if he comes out as the Demon.

01-16-2019, 12:10 AM	#34592
no10pin Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 16,872 no10pin no10pin	Catching up on Smackdown. The Mandy Rose/Uso stuff was just cringe-worthy. Horrible acting, and then the whole part about the photographer taking blackmail photos is kinda ridiculous considering, you know, the TV cameras. __________________ Always looking for more George Brett stuff. Need more rookies, low numbered inserts/parallels and on-card autos (no Panini).

01-16-2019, 01:53 PM	#34593
Jaypers Bowman Scout Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL Posts: 51,592 cardboardconglomerate	The Revival has reportedly requested their release. Not a huge shock. They'd make a great addition to AEW. __________________ Impervious to baiting.

01-16-2019, 04:15 PM	#34595
Bulls90s Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,644	Ronda's in-ring skills is pathetic..her timing is really bad. She doesn't even know what she is doing half of time in the ring. __________________ White men cant jump

01-16-2019, 04:50 PM	#34596
jmarascojr Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 4,414 shooterjoe13	Bucks vs. Revival would be fun to watch... I read somewhere that the WWE are getting a tad nervous and giving more air time to the talent they know they haven't been using enough or correctly... So that would explain the uptick for the Revival, but I'd almost prefer not being used than those stupid Lucha House Party matches... '19 is gonna be an interesting year with a lot of contracts up, I think AEW is gonna do some things, especially if they choose to have working relationships with ROH and New Japan...

01-16-2019, 07:42 PM	#34597
jrg1128 Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,290 jrgbball	Just getting around to watching Smackdown. Love the AJ/DB portion. Had more of an old school WWF feel to it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-16-2019, 08:16 PM	#34599
jrg1128 Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,290 jrgbball	Yeah the Uso/Mandy thing is weird. Almas/Mysterio match was great. They seem to be using Mysterio to get Almas over which I like. Almas is great and would be an awesome title holder. Plus Zelina is hot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-16-2019, 08:36 PM	#34600
fazzle Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3,667 mjprz	Apparently Mike and Maria Kanellis have also asked for their release. Get signed by WWE, get them to pay for your rehab, financially take care of your pregnancy, and then complain you aren't being used enough and try to take off. That's..... some giant freaking cajones there. On one hand, it's hard to feel bad for a giant conglomerate like WWE, but if you're in charge of any other wrestling promotion, why would you use these two in any meaningful way after this? (Well, this and the fact that Mike Bennett has always been bad)