CI Wrestling Thread #56
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Nikola Jokic was drafted during a Taco Bell commercial. Maybe big things are coming for him too😂
That stuff with Britt and Mone was awful. Maybe it will turn into a Goldberg-Lesnar thing where the London crowed boos both of them.
Enjoyed MJF and Fletcher and the main event. Rest was ok. Maybe the most interesting thing happened afterwards and didn't even air.
Enjoyed MJF and Fletcher and the main event. Rest was ok. Maybe the most interesting thing happened afterwards and didn't even air.
It seems silly to even mention in 2024, given the state of wrestling, but those punches from Hangman looked abysmal
TIL there are Chris Benoit truthers. The comments on Facebook under WWEs RIP graphic are full of people saying Kevin Sullivan murdered the Benoits and framed Chris
Social media is the worst sometimes.TIL there are Chris Benoit truthers. The comments on Facebook under WWEs RIP graphic are full of people saying Kevin Sullivan murdered the Benoits and framed Chris
So far the only thing promoted for Smackdown tonight is:
Roman Reigns returns.
Which in theory could take up the whole two hours.
Roman Reigns returns.
Which in theory could take up the whole two hours.
20 minute entrance. 5 minutes holding the mike in silence. 5 minutes of him talking. 5 minutes of fighting with the other bloodline. 20 minute rage march or something. And that is close to an hour right there.
Now we've got more things, the first two will probably take up at least an hour
Roman Reigns to appear.
WWE United States Champiob LA Knight celebrates.
Andrade vs. Santos Escobar to crown next top contender for WWE United States Championship.
Jade Cargill vs. Alba Fyre
DIY vs. Pretty Deadly to crown top conteners for WWE Tag Team Championship.
The Street Profits vs. A-Town Down Under.
Roman Reigns to appear.
WWE United States Champiob LA Knight celebrates.
Andrade vs. Santos Escobar to crown next top contender for WWE United States Championship.
Jade Cargill vs. Alba Fyre
DIY vs. Pretty Deadly to crown top conteners for WWE Tag Team Championship.
The Street Profits vs. A-Town Down Under.
- The Sullivan conspiracy emerged immediately following the murder-suicide. It was mark fans fantasy booking a real tragedy because Woman was with Benoit and Sullivan played an over the top satanist in the 90s. Two thoughts: Sullivan was very creative and believable in his role and wrestling fans can be so gd stupid. Don't work yourself into a shoot, brother.
- I've actually enjoyed Andrade lately and crowds have been responsive to him. He can be a solid mid-carder if they don't forget he exists.
- Someone on a stream brought up the Drew/Perry photo. They said Drew looks like a wrestler and Perry looks like a happy fan taking a photo with the wrestler. And Perry is supposed to be a "bad boy." Ratings aren't what they should be? Look at who is constantly being pushed. LA Knight would look like Brock next to the Bucks and Perry.
- Obviously not a big AEW guy but I still remain largely unimpressed. History won't be kind to the Elite "takeover" or turning Okada into a onenote comedy act who coasts in big matches. It's also not a great sign that most fans just assume AEW's biggest stars will eventually be in WWE. Their most complete story is Storm/May but unfortunately copying a couple old movies from the 1950s won't bring in new fans (and those are fantastic films but still...)
- I've actually enjoyed Andrade lately and crowds have been responsive to him. He can be a solid mid-carder if they don't forget he exists.
- Someone on a stream brought up the Drew/Perry photo. They said Drew looks like a wrestler and Perry looks like a happy fan taking a photo with the wrestler. And Perry is supposed to be a "bad boy." Ratings aren't what they should be? Look at who is constantly being pushed. LA Knight would look like Brock next to the Bucks and Perry.
- Obviously not a big AEW guy but I still remain largely unimpressed. History won't be kind to the Elite "takeover" or turning Okada into a onenote comedy act who coasts in big matches. It's also not a great sign that most fans just assume AEW's biggest stars will eventually be in WWE. Their most complete story is Storm/May but unfortunately copying a couple old movies from the 1950s won't bring in new fans (and those are fantastic films but still...)
Yeah, just a collection of loons pushing that theory.
I'd say the OTC is somewhat over. I haven't heard a crowd reaction as sustained as that in a long while.
We'll still have the occasional dull Raw or SD but WWE is probably staying hot for the next couple years, at least. And they've still got Cena's year-long retirement tour in their back pocket. Those several dozen shows alone will be instant sell-outs. PLE's around the world and a roster of Rock, Roman, Cody, KO, Orton, Knight, Fatu, Rhea, Liv, Priest, Drew, Seth, Punk, Gunther, Breakker, Sami...JFC.
We'll still have the occasional dull Raw or SD but WWE is probably staying hot for the next couple years, at least. And they've still got Cena's year-long retirement tour in their back pocket. Those several dozen shows alone will be instant sell-outs. PLE's around the world and a roster of Rock, Roman, Cody, KO, Orton, Knight, Fatu, Rhea, Liv, Priest, Drew, Seth, Punk, Gunther, Breakker, Sami...JFC.
Honestly, that's more respectable than Nick Gage in a field bleeding all over a rusted 1991 Honda Civic just because.
Can't believe AEW gave that dipshit a platform lol.
Can't believe AEW gave that dipshit a platform lol.
I think we just all assume the Wyatt's don't like that Gable abused and turned on his "family." It's been a slow roll-out so I'm guessing if Dallas vs Gable is announced sometime this month, we'll get an answer from 'Howdy' then.
I'm honestly fine with the Wyatts right now. Sure, the "massacre" was over the top but after that, it's been okay. Cornette and Last are throwing a bit too much hate at them. They keep obsessing over fog machines. I mean, yeah, it's a creepy group, I'm sorry there's a little fog and the lights go down during their entrance. They never had an issue with Taker's entrance.
I'm honestly fine with the Wyatts right now. Sure, the "massacre" was over the top but after that, it's been okay. Cornette and Last are throwing a bit too much hate at them. They keep obsessing over fog machines. I mean, yeah, it's a creepy group, I'm sorry there's a little fog and the lights go down during their entrance. They never had an issue with Taker's entrance.
WWE World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER tells Sports Illustrated that Timothy Thatcher would thrive on a bigger stage if he would "divert away" from his "core values", but also respects him for sticking to them:
"I think Tim would be on a bigger stage right now if he would divert away from some of his core values and accept professional wrestling for what it is on the big stage.
"As much as I enjoyed that gritty, catch-as-catch-can shoot-style wrestling with no smoke and mirrors, the reality is that it isn't going to draw the attention of a lot and lot of people in 2024. At the end of the day, what we do is a business.
"But I respect that he does what makes him happy. You can have all the money in the world, but if you're not happy, then that's pretty useless."
(Sports Illustrated)
"I think Tim would be on a bigger stage right now if he would divert away from some of his core values and accept professional wrestling for what it is on the big stage.
"As much as I enjoyed that gritty, catch-as-catch-can shoot-style wrestling with no smoke and mirrors, the reality is that it isn't going to draw the attention of a lot and lot of people in 2024. At the end of the day, what we do is a business.
"But I respect that he does what makes him happy. You can have all the money in the world, but if you're not happy, then that's pretty useless."
(Sports Illustrated)
Random things for a Monday.
Thought Collision was a really good show Saturday.
According to Fightful AEW is looking at running Globe Life Stadium in Arlington for a PPV next year. It's where the Texas Rangers play.
Anyway Raw for tonight
WWE Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker vs. Sami Zayn - Best of Three Falls.
Rhea Ripley will kick off Raw.
Damian Priest vs. Carlito.
Randy Orton to appear.
Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark vs. IYO SKY & Kairi Sane of Damage CTRL to determine top contenders for WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.
The Creeds vs. Akira Tozawa & Otis.
Odyssey Jones to appear.
Thought Collision was a really good show Saturday.
According to Fightful AEW is looking at running Globe Life Stadium in Arlington for a PPV next year. It's where the Texas Rangers play.
Anyway Raw for tonight
WWE Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker vs. Sami Zayn - Best of Three Falls.
Rhea Ripley will kick off Raw.
Damian Priest vs. Carlito.
Randy Orton to appear.
Shayna Baszler and Zoey Stark vs. IYO SKY & Kairi Sane of Damage CTRL to determine top contenders for WWE Women's Tag Team Championship.
The Creeds vs. Akira Tozawa & Otis.
Odyssey Jones to appear.
Best of 3 falls, damn that could take awhile.
Priest vs Carlito. Without a doubt others will join in, which leaves the question, Does anyone come to aid Priest (maybe Jey Uso)?
I don't see how Belair and Cargill aren't still the top contenders, since they have yet to lose a match / be pinned (I don't think).
And is there anyway Baszler and Stark aren't dudes?
To be fair it’s probably for a tag title match at the next PLE which is a secondary PLE
Best part about collision was the outrunners vignette
Anytime the Outrunners are on, its a good time. The Youngest Tag Team in the World!
I forgot the biggest news thing from the weekend.
Tony Khan has the biggest announcement in the history of announcements soon.
Tony Khan has the biggest announcement in the history of announcements soon.
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