Random Wrasslin' thoughts.....

Agent Coulson

How long will Vince persist with pushing Reigns as "The Guy" before starting over with someone else?

Endaaaagh

Agent Coulson wrote: »

How long will Vince persist with pushing Reigns as "The Guy" before starting over with someone else?

If only he had some type of Brawny Strongman he could push in his place

Chain Smoker

The Reigns thing has pretty much died though, hasn't it?
Like, he'll be Orton/Batista level for sure, and that requires protection and whatnot as he has been getting, but the dreams of him being a Cena level figure are pretty dead by now.

Angron

Saw Reigns won the PWI award for "Most Hated Wrestler", beating Kevin Owens, the Miz, and Eva Marie. Hardly the most shocking win there :pac:

Nerdkiller1991

Angron wrote: »

Saw Reigns won the PWI award for "Most Hated Wrestler", beating Kevin Owens, the Miz, and Eva Marie. Hardly the most shocking win there :pac:

I still love that someone made this after they awarded him the #1 spot of the 500.

riffmongous

Is there anywhere on the forum to discuss the Royal Rumble without spoilers?

CastorTroy

The Royal Rumble thread has spoilers in the sense that it talks about the most recent Smackdown and Raw. But to be safe, just go to the last couple pages. There are rumoured appearances earlier on. That kind of talke is now in the separate Surprise Entrants thread.

And if you're worried about the winner being spoiled, the common consensus is this is possible the most open Rumble in years wth regard who the winner could be

riffmongous

CastorTroy wrote: »

The Royal Rumble thread has spoilers in the sense that it talks about the most recent Smackdown and Raw. But to be safe, just go to the last couple pages. There are rumoured appearances earlier on. That kind of talke is now in the separate Surprise Entrants thread.

And if you're worried about the winner being spoiled, the common consensus is this is possible the most open Rumble in years wth regard who the winner could be

It's mainly the surprise entrants I am worried about, that's a huge part of the fun for me especially the last years since the winners have been so lacklustre, really hoping this year makes up for it

Bounty Hunter

riffmongous wrote: »

It's mainly the surprise entrants I am worried about, that's a huge part of the fun for me especially the last years since the winners have been so lacklustre, really hoping this year makes up for it

That's why I started the surprise entrant thread, in the hope that'd it'd keep all the spoilers talk about such things separate, hoping to be surprised myself anyway

CastorTroy

Even though we all know Zach Gowan is coming back and winning it.


Crap, where's the spoiler button?

Itssoeasy

I'm watching the 1998 royal rumble match and Christ it's poor enough so far.

LeeJM

Itssoeasy wrote: »

I'm watching the 1998 royal rumble match and Christ it's poor enough so far.

Thats because there was absolutely no doubt about who was gonna win it.

Omackeral

Itssoeasy wrote: »

I'm watching the 1998 royal rumble match and Christ it's poor enough so far.

Mick Foley appearing three times was cool as f*ck I thought.

ShagNastii

I will never tire of the Roman Reigns- Poochie comparisons.

Itssoeasy

LeeJM wrote: »

Itssoeasy wrote: »

I'm watching the 1998 royal rumble match and Christ it's poor enough so far.

Thats because there was absolutely no doubt about who was gonna win it.

Well yeah it was obvious who was winning but they could have tried somewhat to not make it as obvious as they did.

ShagNastii

Very true bout Austin. I have a soft spot for RR 98 as it was my go to VHS back in the day. Must have watch it a 100 times.

The spot where the ring just stopped when Austin's music played was a pretty cool bit.

Ben Gadot

Just watched a clip from Jericho's podcast back in 2015 where he goes off on one at people being disrespectful at shows, particularly the hall of fame ceremonies.

I have to say that I agree wholeheartedly. I love Stone Cold but the What chant has to be one of the most obnoxious creations in the history of the industry. A well placed WHAT can be brilliant but the problem is that the majority lack the nuance and cop on to know when and when not to use it.

One of my fondest memories of the WWE Parties leggo organises is some clown who wouldn't shut the **** up getting completely shut down with a chant in kind.

Lithium93_

Ben Gadot wrote: »

Just watched a clip from Jericho's podcast back in 2015 where he goes off on one at people being disrespectful at shows, particularly the hall of fame ceremonies.

I have to say that I agree wholeheartedly. I love Stone Cold but the What chant has to be one of the most obnoxious creations in the history of the industry. A well placed WHAT can be brilliant but the problem is that the majority lack the nuance and cop on to know when and when not to use it.

One of my fondest memories of the WWE Parties leggo organises is some clown who wouldn't shut the **** up getting completely shut down with a chant in kind.

I hope he keeps his promise when he eventually is inducted, anyone who hijacks his moment, he goes and smacks the taste right out of their mouth.

Jerichoholic

LOL @ Dominant Wrestling on Spike TV.

Andersonisgod

Anyone catch Evolve 77? Really good show, set up a load of stuff for future events and the main event between Zack Sabre Jr vs Chris Hero (In his final Evolve match before heading to WWE) was excellent and some fairly emotional post match stuff too. Great precursor to NXT Takerover if you wanted to have a really wrestling-filled night.

Riddle101

So, Royal Rumble tomorrow night. Hate how WWE ppvs are always on Sunday, wish they were on Friday or Saturday. Seems like the best time to have ppvs. I mean they used to host Saturday Night Main Event if I remember, so it's not like it couldn't be done. But just the thought of having to go into work the next day kills me.

764dak

Riddle101 wrote: »

So, Royal Rumble tomorrow night. Hate how WWE ppvs are always on Sunday, wish they were on Friday or Saturday. Seems like the best time to have ppvs. I mean they used to host Saturday Night Main Event if I remember, so it's not like it couldn't be done. But just the thought of having to go into work the next day kills me.

I live in the Eastern Time Zone. When I was younger I only saw the first hour or so of PPVs (besides ones during school holidays). I think 2012 was the first time I saw the ending of a Royal Rumble PPV.

764dak

Deonna Purrazzo seems to be on multiple promotions.

oneilla

Riddle101 wrote: »

So, Royal Rumble tomorrow night. Hate how WWE ppvs are always on Sunday, wish they were on Friday or Saturday. Seems like the best time to have ppvs. I mean they used to host Saturday Night Main Event if I remember, so it's not like it couldn't be done. But just the thought of having to go into work the next day kills me.

Some of the early WrestleManias were on weird days like Monday. Survivor Series used to be on whatever night Thanksgiving was. I think the idea of a Sunday show was that that's when most people will be at home and thus more likely to order a PPV. Bit different now with the Network though.

jaykhunter

It's very much great for Americans, awful for everyone else. It'd be pretty great if PPVs were on 7pm on a Sunday here. Although even better would be 7pm on a Saturday! Hopefully the Network will convince them to do things in other time zones (like the UK tournament!)

CastorTroy

Be great since the WWE fans shout "Yes" in Spanish sometimes, if they counted the Beats of the Bodhrán in Irish for Sheamus. Sadly it will never happen, but be funny if it did.

Riddle101

I think Luke Harper is a great wrestler, but I don't think he has much charisma tbh. He came out to crickets at the Royal Rumble, and didn't get much reaction on Smackdown either, despite his face turn. If Vince didn't like Luke before, he'll sure as hell hate him now I reckon.

sky88

I love harper I really want a wyatt triple threat match for the title

happyoutscan

I like Harper. Good worker.

beakerjoe

I think hes a very underrated worker, who hasnt been given many good opportunities to show what he can do alone.