The Wrestling Thread Is The Only One Who Can Have Me - Part 226

[Blitzkrieg]

I actually thought he did it the best he's done it in awhile last night.

It only works when he's already close to the ropes. It looks dumb when he falls backward ACROSS the ring into the ropes.

He may do it right but still 4 times in the same match is not cool. I always loved it when Dean did that during a crucial moment in a match but doing it more than once in a single match just doesn't sit right with me.

 

[Pink Ranger]

I have to wonder if that ever gets uncomfortable. Like riding up or something?

At first, yes, but after a few minutes of walking around you get used to it.

 

[chamber-music]

This tells me that the Homegrown guys aren't progressing well enough to get on TV, which is leading to all of those Indy guys rumored for NXT. These guys are in the localized Florida House shows for NXT, but if NXT signs all of those Indie guys there's not going to be any room for them and NXT will officially become the third brand ECW wasn't.

Is this good or bad for NXT? Do they bring back FCW for the Homegrown talent? Do they send some of the Homegrown talent to Evolve?

They seem to take their time with breaking new talent much more on NXT now. The experienced, mature and established talent get to debut pretty quickly.

Besides the established Women's talent on NXT you have -

Nhooph (Aliyah) and Liv Morgan are both only 21/22. They both only signed to the NXT last year. Neither of them are experienced as Paige so I understand why they are taking their time with them.

Athena (Ember Moon) only signed last year as well. I think they will debut her soon.

Nicola Glencross (Nikki Storm) only signed a couple months ago. She will probably debut soon as well.

Billie Kay and Peyton Royce are in a weird position. They get tv time but mostly job and they almost never get storylines or mic time.

Daria Berenato, Binky Blair and Mandy Rose are all new to wrestling. If any of them could wreslte well enough for a televised match then they would be on tv as at least a jobber like Liv Morgan is.

It seems mostly the men's side that has a bunch of underused signed guys.

 

[javonstokess]

I'd rather the ref just saw Rollins shoulders down and not Dean's.

This preserves Rollins claim that he "hasn't been beaten" yet and keeps the feud rolling.

 

[javonstokess]

Kinda sucks that the brand split is coming up. Raw/Smackdown haven't been this good in a long time. Ambrose vs. Rollins, Cena/Enzo & Cass vs. The Club, New Day vs. The Wyatts, Banks vs. Charlotte, etc...

 

[Tvar10]

I hope they dont split up the Club for the draft. It would be a shame if they kept Anderson/Gallows on Raw and drafted AJ to Smackdown. But if you tell the story it makes sense. They can have AJ/Cena go to smackdown and set up their match for SummerSlam. And they can say the club is on raw so they cant interfere. so cena gets his clean win over Styles in a 1 on 1 match with no interference.

I feel like separating the club this early is just stupid. especially when there awesome heels

 

[Blitzkrieg Bop]

We're reminded how fake this fake wrestling is by a stupid finish that just so happened to occur prior to a brand split. How convenient!

Like the brand split wasn't enough reason to have two heavyweight titles anyway.

It's not fake, it's a story.

.......

Well, this is awkward.

 

[Dr Lee]

IMHO, the way last night ended fell flat as a pancake. I know what they were going for but it really didn't work and to have the conclusion on the network & not RAW was a bit irritating tbh.

Looking forward to Smackdown Live tonight, got a feeling there will be a fair few swerves going on.

 

[Slushy]

On the bright side to TNA, The Decay's awesome.


On this day,

Edge defeated Randy Orton to retain the Intercontinental Championship on RAW in 2004 from the MCI Center in Washington, DC.

Kurt Angle defeated Mick Foley by submission (first time Foley ever tapped out!) to retain the TNA Championship at Victory Road 2009 from The Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida.

Brock Lesnar defeated Seth Rollins by disqualification after The Undertaker interfered at Battleground 2015 from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

 

[SpideyVille]

Dean/Rollins rematch set for tonight.

I anticipate Shane and Steph drafting these two first, and then interfering to get the champion on their show, leading to separate titles after Battleground.

 

[dreammaster]

Breaking News WWE Title will be on the line tonight on Smackdown Live where Dean Ambrose will Defend is title against Seth Rollins rematch from Raw hopefully we will have a true winner tonight on Smackdown live

 

[javonstokess]

Dean/Rollins rematch set for tonight.

I anticipate Shane and Steph drafting these two first, and then interfering to get the champion on their show, leading to separate titles after Battleground.

Either this or Reigns interrupts causing a DQ.

 

[The Apocalypse]

I wonder if Raw is going to do what Nitro did and have the first hour basically be showcase to the CW division.

 

[SuperBatman]

Either this or Reigns interrupts causing a DQ.

I doubt reigns can show up his suspension isn't up till Thursday

 

[javonstokess]

Still can't believe Reigns was able to keep his "spot" even after failing the Wellness program.

 

[Hotwire]

The Wrestling Thread Has A Haircut Like A Soccer Mom!

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Does Reigns still get top billing by Vince after the suspension or is he going down the pecking order for now? I hope it's the latter.

 

[SpideyVille]

Rumor has it that Vince is souring on him.

 

[Pink Ranger]

A lot of wrestlers we all know are involved in this lawsuit. Snuka, Orndorff, Bundy, the Hebners and Animal among them.

Dozens of wrestlers sue WWE over neurological injuries

 

[nite-owl]

Snuka who was to senile to stand trail for murder is perfectly fine to sue the WWE.

 

[TX85]

Draft day is finally here! I actually enjoyed the brand extension in its first few years and the draft episodes, I like the new brand commissioners and GMs and so that's a good start well as the cruiserweight division being back.

 

[The Apocalypse]

Does Reigns still get top billing by Vince after the suspension or is he going down the pecking order for now? I hope it's the latter.

There was one rumor where they were planning a redemption storyline for him and another report that pretty much said Vince was pissed at him.

 

[Slushy]

Does Reigns still get top billing by Vince after the suspension or is he going down the pecking order for now? I hope it's the latter.

Knowing McMahon, he would have Reigns win the belt back this Sunday night to piss off fans more.

 

[nite-owl]

People say they support the WWE draft. But how many are brave enough to go out and do the wrestling themselves?

 

[TX85]

Would be great to have Reigns come out and go heel on both to end the show but I guess apparently he can't return until thursday. Even if he does return tonight though he'll probably attempt to be a face again as I can see Vince still trying the redemption story