The Wrestling Thread Is Grateful. Thank You Daniel Bryan - - - Part 218

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The 4 Stooges. Sounds better than Social Outcasts.
 
Was not wanting AJ to go tag team. Hopefully it's a one-off.
 
Keyser Soze said:
I'm so happy to see people responding positively to Shane's return. I've always liked Shane McMahon. I enjoyed him as a personality, and as a wrestler he's the best of any of the McMahons, could probably have made an actual go of it if he'd had the inclination to fully dedicate himself to it. And I have missed him since he chose to leave, to the point where not often, but occasionally I did think it'd be cool to see him on WWE TV again. So while I could have understood people rolling their eyes at another McMahon saga, I was very happy to hear of his return.

I also think this is a really interesting story they've set up too. With Shane addressing the problems actually facing the company head-on, blurring the line between reality and drama the way the best storylines do, and proposing that he has the means to right the ship (and maybe end the tired heel authority figure shtick for at least a good long time) is a great way to have people invested in him winning. But to then put him against The Undertaker at WrestleMania is a great twist, as it means that for once we are invested in The Undertaker losing at Mania... unthinkable! And so perhaps it's a good thing the streak is over and it's not totally unthinkable that Shane could win. Off the top of my head, my guess is Undertaker destroys him, but something happens to give him a change of heart at the last gasp, and he lies down and lets Shane pin him for the sake of WWE's future, making the heroic sacrifice before walking off into the sunset. [/b

Kudos to WWE for injecting a compelling story into the mix that feels like a genuine spanner in the works no one saw coming.
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I could see that happening. Shane has always been my favorite McMahon and the guy sure knew how to take bumps if need be for the hitc match.
 
Keyser Soze said:
I'm so happy to see people responding positively to Shane's return. I've always liked Shane McMahon. I enjoyed him as a personality, and as a wrestler he's the best of any of the McMahons, could probably have made an actual go of it if he'd had the inclination to fully dedicate himself to it. And I have missed him since he chose to leave, to the point where not often, but occasionally I did think it'd be cool to see him on WWE TV again. So while I could have understood people rolling their eyes at another McMahon saga, I was very happy to hear of his return.

I also think this is a really interesting story they've set up too. With Shane addressing the problems actually facing the company head-on, blurring the line between reality and drama the way the best storylines do, and proposing that he has the means to right the ship (and maybe end the tired heel authority figure shtick for at least a good long time) is a great way to have people invested in him winning. But to then put him against The Undertaker at WrestleMania is a great twist, as it means that for once we are invested in The Undertaker losing at Mania... unthinkable! And so perhaps it's a good thing the streak is over and it's not totally unthinkable that Shane could win. Off the top of my head, my guess is Undertaker destroys him, but something happens to give him a change of heart at the last gasp, and he lies down and lets Shane pin him for the sake of WWE's future, making the heroic sacrifice before walking off into the sunset.

Kudos to WWE for injecting a compelling story into the mix that feels like a genuine spanner in the works no one saw coming.
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I've always liked Shane as well. Looking back, and I mentioned this when Vince and Steph re-did their version of rigging the Rumble from 98, Shane is the better talker. He knows how to be a little cocky, while also coming across as a smart ass who knows what they're talking about. He rarely comes across as though he is acting, which goes a long way in adding some credibility to the product and characters.

I like Steph, but I feel like her tone in the ring is more on par with a businesswoman presenting to Board members. She's great in media relations and as a spokeswomen, but that shouldn't be how she addresses the fans, and it shows when they try to do something like the Divas Revolutions and side with the fans, only to be heel the next minute. I know Shane isn't sticking around for long, but if they insist on keeping the Authority around, at least have them be convincing characters.
 
I was reading up on him a few months ago, to see where he was at in life. I saw him twice walking out of his apartment complex around where I work and I was watching a bunch of old Raw's and I was curious. Apparently when he first left the locker room was really upset. Not angry at him but they described it as a "oh, who died?" vibe. I didn't know he had that sort of presence in the back. I always loved him on the mic. He was always calm with his wording. Whatever he was speaking about was always clear and to the point.
 
Keyser Soze said:
I'm so happy to see people responding positively to Shane's return. I've always liked Shane McMahon. I enjoyed him as a personality, and as a wrestler he's the best of any of the McMahons, could probably have made an actual go of it if he'd had the inclination to fully dedicate himself to it. And I have missed him since he chose to leave, to the point where not often, but occasionally I did think it'd be cool to see him on WWE TV again. So while I could have understood people rolling their eyes at another McMahon saga, I was very happy to hear of his return.

I also think this is a really interesting story they've set up too. With Shane addressing the problems actually facing the company head-on, blurring the line between reality and drama the way the best storylines do, and proposing that he has the means to right the ship (and maybe end the tired heel authority figure shtick for at least a good long time) is a great way to have people invested in him winning. But to then put him against The Undertaker at WrestleMania is a great twist, as it means that for once we are invested in The Undertaker losing at Mania... unthinkable! And so perhaps it's a good thing the streak is over and it's not totally unthinkable that Shane could win. Off the top of my head, my guess is Undertaker destroys him, but something happens to give him a change of heart at the last gasp, and he lies down and lets Shane pin him for the sake of WWE's future, making the heroic sacrifice before walking off into the sunset.

Kudos to WWE for injecting a compelling story into the mix that feels like a genuine spanner in the works no one saw coming.
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So why are we getting this lame match again? And if the Wyatts win, was last night a fluke?
 
Luke looked like he botched that move on Ryback.
 
Jeez, I like the possibility of a heel turn for Ryback, but man, this makes the Wyatts looks bad regardless. They couldn't beat the full team, only half.
 
Wheels said:
http://nodq.com/wwe/458153569.shtml
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Good for Ambrose, hope Renee buys a nurse outfit to care for him after Brock has murderlized him.

Wylie Times said:
While he's at it he should call out CM Punk too.

Punk complained incessantly about guys that having put in work or show up every day just coming in and taking up space on the Wrestlemania card. Yet Punk had no problem taking a huge UFC deal despite never having a single pro fight and a limited background in BJJ. He also quickly started getting work in comics despite have no background as professional writer.
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The big difference is Punk's neck is on the line in signing on to fight, he has no easy path there and only gets paid if he puts it all on the line. As for the comics, there are so many comics flying around and all he wrote was one part of a 3 part annual comic.
 
Why does it take Charlotte forever to get out one sentence?

Wheels said:
WWE is going to Detroit, Chicago,. Pittsburgh. Philly and Brooklyn before WrestleMania. Good luck, Roman hahaha.
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I'll be at the last one. Definitely going to be fun!
 
Blitzkrieg Bop said:
https://***********/njpwandchill/status/701054088696504320
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That's amazing. Speaking of Young Bucks, the Elite's back and forth with TND since winning the NEVER trios belt has been so so good.
 
I can't believe an aging, heel Triple H is more over than the soon to be WWE champ.
 
Glad Haitch is the heel in the feud.
 
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