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[DarkSentinel]

That's not a very creative alternative for Rollins. It's just a fall-forward version of the Dirty Deeds/double-arm ddt.

And I HATE the double-arm Dirty Deeds.

The headlock driver was so much better dammit!!

 

[Lead Cenobite]

Hopefully this isn't the beginning of a "replace supposedly dangerous moves with a variant of the double-arm ddt" movement.

 

[Warhammer]

He's been the most energetic and enthusiastic that I've seen him in probably 10 years.

Yeah, it's crazy. I literally don't remember this iteration of Randy Orton at all. He should be this way until he hangs the boots up.

 

[Warhammer]

Wrestlezone was right?

The crazy is after a whole year, the 'E decides to ditch the move now? While the dude is the face of the company? It's kinda like neutering him in a way.

 

[Lead Cenobite]

Has anyone actually been injured by the curb stomp?

 

[MMMMM...Pancakes]

Yeah, it's crazy. I literally don't remember this iteration of Randy Orton at all. He should be this way until he hangs the boots up.

Evolution Randy was like this. Look up the promo he cut on the Rock in 2004 for an example.

 

[Warhammer]

Evolution Randy was like this. Look up the promo he cut on the Rock in 2004 for an example.

Oh yeah, you're right. Well, after basically a decade of being a robot, I had forgotten all about that. And I even remember "Get Well Randy" Randy Orton.

 

[Urich Leeds]

It's simple. The true reason for the ban is that the curb stomp is too over, and is at the point where people cheer when he does it. Thus, making him come off like a face in Vince and Haitch's eyes.

It's the same BS reason they nixed Cesaro's giant swing.

 

[sweetre15]

Do you guys think that due to HHH being involved with a sports commission,that's given that commission a chance to meddle with things for political correctness sake?

 

[S. Grundy]

That's not a very creative alternative for Rollins. It's just a fall-forward version of the Dirty Deeds/double-arm ddt.

It looked more like a reverse cutter, really.

 

[runawayboulder]

Taking the curb stomp away is dumb, there's no other way to put it. This company loves to put roadblocks in the way of the guys getting tons of heat. Add Rollins to the list with Ambrose, Cesaro and Wyatt. Ryback of all f***ing people is getting his heat back lately but I'm sure they'll find a way to screw that up too.

 

[Warhammer]

If the 'E were truly noble, they'd ban the Tombstone Piledriver, the Pedigree, Skull Crushing Finale, and the F5. Oh, I guess those don't potentially cause head injuries....

 

[Pink Ranger]

If the 'E were truly noble, they'd ban the Tombstone Piledriver, the Pedigree, Skull Crushing Finale, and the F5. Oh, I guess those don't potentially cause head injuries....

WWE programming should only consist of slick video promos, lengthy and tedious in-ring interview segments and maybe 5-10 minutes of gentle shoving.

 

[zeroapoc]

WWE programming should only consist of slick video promos, lengthy and tedious in-ring interview segments and maybe 5-10 minutes of gentle shoving.

You forgot recaps.

 

[Pink Ranger]

You forgot recaps.

And commercials for The Marine 4 (5, 6, 7 ...).

 

[OctaviusINC]

Can't forget Vince's dancing fetish...

 

[Hunter Rider]

 

[JabarR]

 

[Slushy]

Can't post the link due to bad language, but check out the music video for "Ric Flair" by Killer Mike. It's pretty awesome.

It's simple. The true reason for the ban is that the curb stomp is too over, and is at the point where people cheer when he does it. Thus, making him come off like a face in Vince and Haitch's eyes.

It seems like they're kind of testing the waters with Rollins as a solo babyface given his tiff with Kane.

 

[Blitzkrieg Bop]

This might be my favorite promo ever.

 

[zeroapoc]

The talk of Meng/Haku's badassery reminded me of this. I bet stuff like this really happened.

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[Lantern Venom]

If the 'E were truly noble, they'd ban the Tombstone Piledriver, the Pedigree, Skull Crushing Finale, and the F5. Oh, I guess those don't potentially cause head injuries....

If WWE truly cared about aesthetics, they would ban Cena from doing the **** until he learns how to lock his hands.

 

[JabarR]

*Spoilers* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results (Airing 4/23)

Spoiler

WWE taped this week’s episode of SmackDown on Tuesday night from the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Here are the ongoing spoiler results, courtesy of ProWrestling.net – keep checking back for the latest update:


– The show opened with a Seth Rollins promo. He said he won’t need J&J on Sunday, nor will he need the gatekeeper Kane to help him. Kane interrupted and told Seth that he isn’t just a corporate executive, he’s either the biggest asset or the biggest threat to Seth’s title reign. Seth was confident that Kane would be fired if he cost Seth the title in Sunday. Seth said Triple H only put Kane in that role so he wouldn’t feel left out. Seth said Kane isn’t a monster, he’s a suit. Seth mocked Kane for losing to Cena on Raw and said that Kane should stick to doing what he’s told to do. Kane suggested that since he laid down for Seth, it’s time for Seth to return the favor. Kane said that he has Seth’s fate in his hands, and then ordered a referee out for a non-title match.


– Seth Rollins vs. Kane in a non-title match ended in a no-contest. The bell rang and the match was apparently underway. However, Seth refused and Kane didn’t attack him, he simply said that if Seth respects the Authority he’ll do what he’s told. Seth didn’t want to do it, but Kane ordered him to lay down or he’d rip his guts out. Seth laid down, and Kane told him that he was just messing with him. He then made Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose official for right now.


– Dean Ambrose made his entrance, but halfway down the ramp Luke Harper’s music hit. Harper and Ambrose brawled around until the numbers game got the better of Ambrose. Roman Reigns made the save and helped clear the ring. Ambrose and Reigns bumped fists to close the segment. The Tron revealed Reigns and Ambrose vs. Rollins and Harper would take place later. Ryback vs. Rusev was hyped for later as well…


– Neville and Dolph Ziggler beat Bad News Barrett and Sheamus. Before the match, Sheamus cut a promo about how small Neville and Ziggler are. He said size matters, underdogs never win, and Ziggler will need a ladder to kiss his arse on Sunday. The finish came when Dolph hit the Zig Zag on BNB and Neville followed up with the Red Arrow.


– Bray Wyatt spoke of fear in his latest video promo.


– Naomi pinned Natalya in Divas action.


– Ryback beat Rusev (w/Lana) by DQ. Pre-match, Lana cut a promo on the cultural significance of Russian chains. Rusev said he’s going to use the chain to drag John Cena around and expose his failure to everyone. The match went pretty long at an unspectacular pace until Rusev hit Ryback with the chain and the ref called for the bell. Post-match, Rusev used the chain to apply The Accolade on Ryback. The Russian flag dropped and Rusev stood tall to close the segment…


– Backstage, Jamie Noble humorously explained to Seth Rollins how Noble and Luke Harper were distant cousins through marriage. Rollins and J&J bumped into a stoic Harper, who was very unhappy about having his concentration interrupted. He warned Rollins not to get in his way…


– Kofi Kingston (w/Big E, Xavier Woods) defeated Cesaro (w/Tyson Kidd). Pre-match, New Day cut a promo saying that they’re like medicine in that they might not go down so easily, but they’ll cure whatever ails you. This went all of about one minute. Kofi pinned Cesaro off a distraction and the Trouble in Paradise…


– Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose defeated Seth Rollins and Luke Harper. Kane was ringside for this one. The crowd was big into Reigns, chanting his name loudly during the get in Ambrose and coming unglued for the hot tag. Really good action in the second half with everyone getting some time to shine. In the end, Reigns speared Rollins for the clean win to a monster ovation. The show will likely end with Ambrose and Reigns celebrating.


Post-match, Sheamus and Bad News Barrett hit the ring. They, along with Rollins and J&J put a beat down on the babyfaces until Ziggler and Neville made the save. Big Show came out and made Neville, Ziggler, and Ambrose look like total geeks. Reigns and the babyfaces took a beating from all of the heels until finally the babyfaces managed to clear the ring and Show was left to take a Spear, two superkicks (one from Ambrose which was hilariously awkward), and the Red Arrow to send the crowd home happy.

 

[Assassin]

damn, Morishima retired. Glad I got to see him wrestle in ROH. He signed my poster too.

 

[Lead Cenobite]

Can't post the link due to bad language, but check out the music video for "Ric Flair" by Killer Mike. It's pretty awesome.



It seems like they're kind of testing the waters with Rollins as a solo babyface given his tiff with Kane.

That made Kane look more like a babyface than Rollins. Unless you're saying it'll light a fire under him and he'll finally realize how cowardly and helpless he's been acting.