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SMACKDOWN LIVE SUPERTHREAD

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  • #8352
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 25,014 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122071896#Comment_122071896
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    Sums up Cody well.



  • #8353
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,871 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122071936#Comment_122071936

    Is Shelton gone?

    I remember when champ Cena was a first draft pick for the other show, those days, the surprise, the pop, Melo really was the biggest draftee

    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #8354
    ThePott
    Registered Users Posts: 3,220 ✭✭✭ThePott


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122072147#Comment_122072147

    Yep, Shelton is gone. He was actually just announced as an entrant in Progress Wrestling's Super Strong Style 16



  • #8355
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,363 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122072137#Comment_122072137

    Left out the part about AJ's history with Dusty. Seems everyone who fights Cody was mentored by Dusty in some way.



  • #8356
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,303 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    It's not Cody's fault tbh, they've just not learned how to book a Babyface champ at all. Bayley has got the same problem as have Truth and Miz, they're starting off with opponents who are also goody two shoes in the main so there's no reason to care. Bayley at least now has some spice injected into her stories in Tiffany and now Nia.

    AJ should be doing conniving, despicable things as a heel like he was vs Knight instead he's talking about respect and shaking hands. It's shocking booking. If you booked it on MyGM on 2k24 for a single match Triple H would be chastising you for how it's not a good idea so why on earth does he think it's feasible on the actual shows?

    Genuinely though it's going to be this way now because of how many PLEs there are. If Cody is going to work them all we're going to get the same boring 'Dusty was your dad' builds.

    I do not understand why they don't pull the bloody trigger on Randy Orton and have him absolutely destroy Cody to take him off shows for at least a few weeks, starting a lengthy blood feud with him that runs for a few months instead of hugging Kevin Owens in the ring fending off the wish.com version of the Bloodline.

    Hate to say it but Romans schedule meant his appearances as champ actually added gravitas to the show, it made you want to tune in when he showed up. Rollins reign as the Babyface fighting champ also got stale pretty fast cos he was so overexposed. They've segued from Cody finishing the story to three weeks of Cody soaking in the moment cutting the same promo and holding the title like a baby with a full nappy(and HHH coming out at every opportunity to share the spotlight) and now have ten days to build to Backlash rather than setting proper feuds up. It's lazy. It's going to get worse as well because of the international schedule unfortunately.



  • #8357
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,303 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122070895#Comment_122070895

    As soon as Triple H went into his "now listen here kids, the draft is about protecting what the brands have as much as gaining new stars is" spiel I knew it was going to be a complete and utter bust tbh. They basically spelled it out for us.



  • #8358
    Ridley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,187 ✭✭✭Ridley


    AJ should be doing conniving, despicable things as a heel like he was vs Knight instead he's talking about respect and shaking hands. It's shocking booking. If you booked it on MyGM on 2k24 for a single match Triple H would be chastising you for how it's not a good idea so why on earth does he think it's feasible on the actual shows?

    I think the other foot comes down with Styles during that face to face or whatever but I could really do with him hoofing Cody in the crotch to spare the world from another Rhodes kid banging on about the time his dad held a championship for a hot minute.

    Post edited by Ridley on


  • #8359
    The White Wolf
    Registered Users Posts: 5,277 ✭✭✭The White Wolf


    AJ showing respect to Cody but not Knight makes sense to me. AJ can respect the grind Cody went through outside of WWE, while he thinks Knight is robbing a living.

    I always expected Cody's first feud to be lukewarm, and I'd say they're just killing time before they begin whatever the big feud will be leading to Summerslam.

    Think back to when Austin won the title for the first time, he was feuding with Dude Love!

    We're at a stage where multiple major storylines have ended or are being recalibrated, so patience is needed.



  • #8360
    Ridley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,187 ✭✭✭Ridley


    I kinda assumed Backlash would be preamble for The King and Queen of Cheese, with Rhodes/Styles first time evaaar for the French crowd. Even if Styles maintains the respect thing going into the PPV I imagine that'll go out the window when they have the match.



  • #8361
    DM_7
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,443 Mod ✭✭✭✭DM_7


    AJ was going to attack Cody after the main event right?

    How many attacks or backstabbing events do we need to see each week? Since Mania we have seen so many of them that it is actually nice to see something else.

    WWE probably need to cool things a little in the main event so they can build for summerslam. Maybe Rock will be back or a big feud with Orton as mentioned above would be a good outcome. Cody having a few 'dream match type bouts' without huge intensity is probably the right call for now.



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  • #8362
    ~Rebel~
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,154 ✭✭✭✭~Rebel~


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122069463#Comment_122069463

    Weird one alright - like, they showed these videos of the lads in the back room with the Raw team going mad that LA Knight was taken off the table for instance… would've made so much more sense for Raw's next pick in that round to have been Knight, and they have to scramble, instead of them having just picked someone else next anyway.

    Also the fact it's clearly not done in order of preference kinda breaks the reality of it.



  • #8363
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,363 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Looks like Smackdown is live on TV at 6pm today here. Airs at the usual time in the States.



  • #8364
    B.A._Baracus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,208 ✭✭✭✭B.A._Baracus


    They said a big announcement about next year's WrestleMania will be announced tomorrow.

    Am pretty sure that's going to be that next year's Mania will be in London...



  • #8365
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,065 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122095051#Comment_122095051

    Maybe and would fit the new rumoured 'May date'

    Would Wembley not have some sort of 'gentleman's agreement with Neckbrace Tony' ?. Hardly be Twickenham or Spurs Stadium



  • #8366
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,871 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    The French want Roman

    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #8367
    Itssoeasy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,384 ✭✭✭✭Itssoeasy


    good show and the crowd were great. Getting a wrestle mania announcement tomorrow.



  • #8368
    Itssoeasy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,384 ✭✭✭✭Itssoeasy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122095230#Comment_122095230

    Wembley have an arrangement with the Jacksonville jaguars which is the other sports team the khans own. I know they had AEW last year but is it a block ?



  • #8369
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,303 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    #CrokerMania

    🤣



  • #8370
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,211 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    If it can host the damn rugby it can host the showcase of the immortals



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  • #8371
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,363 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    After seeing the CatC prices, imagine how much Mania tickets would be.



  • #8372
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 25,014 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122095552#Comment_122095552

    One arm and a leg. I’d be inclined to pay it for mania tho for 2 night but not for a b level PPV.



  • #8373
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,065 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122095573#Comment_122095573

    Suppose bigger arena/stadium etc 'might' make tickets more affordable but it's WrestleMania very near our own backyard and it would justify the spend

    Guess we'll wait and see



  • #8374
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,871 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122095051#Comment_122095051

    I thought Las Vegas

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  • #8375
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,065 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122095712#Comment_122095712

    I'm guessing the timing of the 'announcement' might suggest it's 'international'

    If it was Vegas they could of just waited til next week when there back in the States

    Who knows



  • #8376
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,871 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122095731#Comment_122095731

    Would they really take their "Superbowl" in "Wrestlemania" out of America next year

    https://forumofgames.com/




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  • #8377
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,363 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    So going by the weird entrance order on Smackdown, I guess it's safe to say Bianca and Jade are winning? Like it was Bayley, Naomi, Damage Control, Bianca then Jade. Had me confused as to what type of match it was. Thought might have been a 3 way tag.



  • #8378
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,303 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122096289#Comment_122096289

    It's either Jade and Bianca winning or Bianca turning. Cos that's 100% happening at some point but I don't think it's going to be tonight. Possibly closer to SummerSlam...



  • #8379
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,065 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Well that's that about Mania London for this near future anyway

    https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1786757674253664328?s=19



  • #8380
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,871 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122097267#Comment_122097267

    Viva WM Las Vegas

    https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1786863551346295026

    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #8381
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,303 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Smackdown brackets for KOTR announced

    https://twitter.com/WrestleOps/status/1787694320461435391?t=pNIsvea86Mes3mHtaubr9Q&s=19



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  • #8382
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,871 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    No KO or Solo, singles match at KOTR?

    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #8383
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,303 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122109777#Comment_122109777

    I'd say Bloodline might move into a feud with Lashleys group The Pride next. Would be a good way of getting the brothers Tonga into the tag scene.



  • #8384
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,871 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    Is Lashley vs. Melo being teased might meet in KOTR?

    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #8385
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,871 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    Nick Aldis has announced that Bobby Lashley has been PULLED from his match in the King of the Ring Tournament after not being cleared to compete.

    He has been replaced by Pride stablemate Angelo Dawkins, who will face Tama Tonga in the first round.

    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #8386
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,363 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    So, storyline wise, is The Rock the one who signed the new members of The Bloodline?



  • #8387
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,871 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    Earlier Move

    https://tvline.com/news/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-leaving-fox-usa-network-returning-2024-1235046738/

    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #8388
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,871 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    It looks like the new women's tag champs are also in KOTR matches

    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #8389
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,363 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Going for the Cargill/Belair final?

    Since it wasn't clear, is the Cody/Logan match just champ vs champ or are titles on the line?

    Melo vs Orton should be good.

    Just thinking again while watching, will we get a midcard title for the women? Especially with them introducing one on NXT.



  • #8390
    ThePott
    Registered Users Posts: 3,220 ✭✭✭ThePott


    That was really good Smackdown. They've really made KOTR/QOTR feel important by having big names in it. Surprised in the matches I enjoyed though.

    I'll say it again, Nia has been great since she returned, I'm eating crow here. Her match with Naomi was pretty great. I also think this was one of Bianca's best showings as a singles with Piper.

    On the men's side I think Tama had some great presentation and having Orton tease a feud with him makes him feel important. Solo has a great look at the moment even if I'm not sure he's fully convinced me in his 'underboss' vibe yet. Guessing he hasn't spoken to Roman and is lying. Orton/AJ slapped but that's hardly a surprise.

    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122123317#Comment_122123317

    Yeah it was odd. I think Logan is a good choice for a challenger but Cody saying he needs that title for the Grand Slam made it seem like it could be title for title. I really don't want Cody with both though, I know they can worm their way out of it but still. As for a women's midcard title, I think it's needed. Would love if the winner of the QOTR was the inaugural champ too.



  • #8391
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,363 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Seeing the brackets again, it's funny that Michin and Ivy are both in the tournament while also being in the NXT North American tournament. Not that Ivy is in the next round of QotR and Michin likely won't be either.



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  • #8392
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,871 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    Yes Nia is great on her return

    It's seems every guest on Paul's podcast is his next feud

    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #8393
    Necro
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,303 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    I think Nia winning by count out of DQ is the way to go (though I actually expect a Tiffany/Cargill semi final), agreed @ThePott Nia has been very very solid in the ring since she's come back and would be an ideal candidate to take the belt from Bayley in a heelish manner

    Solid Smackdown. A lot of wrestling. I'm fine with Logan Paul being the contender as he at least gives Cody something new to work against other than "Dusty was your dad"



  • #8394
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,065 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Part of me would love to see Logan Paul win just for the meltdown online

    Not sure does Cody need the US title



  • #8395
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,871 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    LA Knight and Tiffany won to advance on Live House Show

    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #8396
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,871 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    How long now has Logan Paul been in WWE and getting his second world title match

    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #8397
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,871 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    A tease of LA Knight vs. Logan Paul, US title match at Summerslam?

    Also great funny sign

    😁🤣

    GN0npX-W4AAwAlO.jpeg

    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #8398
    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 87,871 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    Cody hasn't earned a shot at the US title but Logan has earned for Cody's world title

    https://forumofgames.com/




  • #8399
    Ridley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,187 ✭✭✭Ridley


    Plz give Tama Tonga a better finisher, ideally one that lends itself to his irritated gremlin gimmick.



  • #8400
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,363 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Guess that solves the issue of Cost holding both titles.



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  • #8401
    Cotts72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,372 ✭✭✭Cotts72


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122152750#Comment_122152750

    😂😂 I saw that clip earlier and thought someone had dubbed it

    Bloodline isn't working for me, solo dressing like a circus ringmaster and has zero charisma to lead a group

    I Thought Stratton would have been a good choice for queen of the ring and would have gone well with her gimmick. She's killing it since moving up and is getting over



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