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I think Rampage was awesome, but see my comments above on Dynamite. Rampage is an hour show, so I'm ok with them basically making it "this is the huge thing we want to highlight this week" which seems to be the plan with it. I would have booked Dyanamite a bit different around that punk promo though Punks promo last night was great, but I would have structured the show around it different. but his promo was very good, layed out why he would pick Darby, and why it's important to him that he proves to himself he can still hang with the roster top to bottom but I'm not sure why for instance we had a clunky women's match with two green workers, a very cold match with Nightmare Family vs the Factory (which the crowd barley cares about) into a kinda weird squash for Black after that highpoint I think they might be trying to keep Punk and some other top acts away from each other until Post Darby, but it does make the show feel kinda unnatural. It's like they are telling the Punk - Darby storyline in a separate universe than the rest of the show. Which is fine for me through the match, but then I need the rest of the roster to be like "ok, great glad your here, I want to beat the crap outta you to prove I'm the best."

speaking of easter eggs, some internet slueth took a look at Punks shoes. He had "AC" written on them on Friday night and "BW" on Monday Adam Cole and Bray Wyatt confirmed :p

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46243" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hayter and Velvet was very disappointing. I'm a fan of both ladies, but they had no chemistry whatsoever and Velvet botched more than usual.<p> </p><p> Another excellent Punk promo though. </p><p> </p><p> People can crap all over Matt Hardy as much as they want, but he almost always delivers solid matches and this week he has the match of the night.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I was kinda surprised by the card honestly. Like it was fine, and I guess on some level I'm happy they just were like "we aren't hot shotting this show, aside from the Punk Promo" </p><p> </p><p> But you would think, with all the eyes coming in for this week, they would have structured who was on this show a bit differently</p><p> </p><p> Like, just as an example, I would have had the Bucks vs. a decent young team to start, and put that OC/Hardy match after the promo</p><p> </p><p> Also not sure I would have ended the show with The Nightmare Family vs the Factory into a squash for Black where Lee Johnson somehow didn't get killed as well. </p><p> </p><p> I wouldn't have put Hayter vs. Velvet on this show, and that has nothing to do with the workers, I like them both. I just think you have stronger female match ups here, and hands you can trust not to botch. Like I would have gone with Ford vs. Rosa or something like that here. </p><p> </p><p> Just kinda odd pacing for a show that you must expect a larger than normal audience for, I dunno.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="aXminster" data-cite="aXminster" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46243" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Below average show tonight. Which sucks because there were many new eyes for Punk.<p> </p><p> -OC vs Hardy was okay. I really don't like to see OC wrestling so much. He should be wrestling as much as MJF imo. And he has another match set for next week.</p><p> -Lucha Bros vs Varsity Blondes was great. I hope Lucha Bros win the tournament. They always put out bangers with the Bucks.</p><p> -Red Velvet vs Jamie Hayter was okay. Velvet has a lot of scary botches. I feel like she is always at risk of hurting herself.</p><p> -Kingson/Mox/Allin vs The Wingmen. Fun match.</p><p> -The Factory vs Gunn Club. That's a dark match. Nobody really cares about any of these guys.</p><p> -Black vs Anderson was kinda weird. Brock shouldn't be on TV and why would you finish the show with a Lee Johnson save. Oh, god. I really don't like Cody's friends.</p><p> </p><p> Nice "wink" from Punk about Bryan. What are they gonna do? Fire him? <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I mean I'm sure the wink was signed off on. I expect we'll get the same build for Bryan on the 22nd that we got from Punk</p><p> </p><p> Really, the easter eggs are the way to go. Announcing him takes away the pop, but the easter egg stuff (like watch Kenny's shirts these next few weeks. BEt we get some deep DB cuts lol) helps basically say "listen, just have faith, it's coming"</p><p> </p><p> Of course the flip side is if they DON'T deliver, then they lose that trust. But the seem to be aware of that</p>

I'm just saying I've heard hunter thought of him as a protege

my impression (that can never be proved) is that since Kross was always compared to Triple H 2.0 in developmental, Vince is showing Hunter who's boss here and that NXT is a failure. Pettiness, they name is Vince

and the thing is, even if that's true ( I have my doubt, for reasons others have already mentioned here) then why didn't Becky win in a heelish fashion to protect Bianca? Because all BEcky did AT summerslam was walk down the isle, kill Carmella, then stand face to face, offer a match, have that match accepted and then just punched her in the face and won. Where was she a heel in that?

Yea, i just don't get how you can be this lazy as a billion dollar company. Here, let me book Becky's return 10x better off the top of my head. 1. Have Biancia kill Carmela after Carmela cuts a promo to massive heat. I'm talking a 2 minute squash. 2. HAve Biancia cut a promo saying Sasha is scared of her, and that she let the fans and herself down 3. Becky comes out to a massive pop (which would happen anyway) and then says something along the lines of "you haven't beaten me, and I never lost that title." And just book a long form match for when Becky can do it. This isn't as hard as WWE tries to make it seem.

I dislike Roman, but the actual qoute was he wasn't a draw like Cena or Orton were at the time. Agree to disagree, but those are two pretty big centerpieces to be compared against

I'll believe it when I see it. Bill Goldberg with 2 losses in a row? We'll see. This is the man that demanded he beat the Fiend or no new contract Regardless, my point was more that the way WWE books, they have zero new stars. Everyone other than Reigns is a J. A. G. booking wise

I mean, to put over a young star by a 51 year old Vet, while giving said Vet every excuse for losing it? Now Jericho can take time off to tour and just do commentary, MJF can be an annoying prick about beating Jericho clean (after 4 matches, including a death match) and if/when he decides to get back into the ring again they can do him v MJF or not. Seemed like pretty good booking to me, putting over the young up and comer over the established legend in a great match. It's what WWE has failed to do for the last 20 years, thus why Bill OOOOLLLLDDDBBBEEERRRGGG is prob about to squash LAshley. The stipulation was silly though - no music? And not using the Judas Effect? I understand when the big guys can't use the powerbomb, since that's a go-to move. Maybe with context it would mean more. The context is that MJF is a slimy prick, and took away his opponents finisher, to give himself a major advantage in the match, which in fact directly lead to the finish when Jericho hesitated because he was going to throw it, letting MJF turn the tables into a salf of the earth for the victory. as to the song, the reason there was pretty obvious, that entrance with 5K people signing it for him while MJF screamed at them was awesome. If that's Jericho's last entrance, it will be a memorable one

I didn't even know it was still a show TBH

I do wonder how this double title match plays out If Kenny just wins both, i guess that's fine to cement Christian in the mid to upper mid card as a gate keeper and Kenny as a big pelt for whoever gets him finally (hangman, I hope). PArt of me wonders if they'll split the matches, but that would kind of mess with the "god of pro wrestling" thing going on if he loses a belt. MAybe They do it just so Christin can work impact and give Kenny a break? I dunno

ah, yea your right, it's both Yea I still think it's fine, but alot is going to be on the fans with the entrance Honestly I'm basically figuring this is the semi write off for Jericho, so I think he's taking the L and going on tour with Fozzy

I didn't hear no Judas effect, just no Judas or entrance music. I might be wrong, but MJF seemed to be saying he wanted the energy of the crowd out of it, i didn't hear he couldn't use his finisher.

On the bolded (and I'm not saying it's worth the payoff) I think the plan is basically the Crowd will sing it and MJF will freak out. I think they are going for a "I can't beleive 20,000 (made up number) fans are singing this song!!!" I share your concerns that moment might not be worth the stip though lol

Guessing they wanted a large inhouse coverage Turner network that would have a chance of retaining some of the Demo. Dynamite does great in the demo they want (not as good as the NBA and NHL though) We shall see, at least they get the 4 PPV's a year on TNT still

Honestly I feel more bad for Priest. Miz is a joke mid card act, Priest allegedly has a future. But I'll always remember him now as the guy who got scared and freaked out by zombies.

so it looks like the Zombies have actually killed Miz https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/05/wwe-superstar-could-be-out-of-action-for-7-9-months/ What a way to sit out 7-10 months. "When did you injure it?" " a meaningless movie tie in match with Zombies" "oh.....oh no."

<p>Can't wait for Miz to show up tonight and they just not bother to mention it. </p><p> </p><p> But I'm sure the movie people paid Vince the equivalent of 10 dollars based on WWE's Annual income, so here we are.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Two things: Why on earth did Ricochet start wearing dress pants? He looks like the most generic dork around. The "dab" after losing made him look even more lame.<p> </p><p> Other thing: Why does Charlotte have cow spots on her gear?</p><p> </p><p> *Edit*</p><p> </p><p> Zombie lumberjack match? Really? I love the Miz and Priest, but this show is so freaking cringey.</p><p> </p><p> *Edit again*</p><p> </p><p> That announcer table spot in the WWE title triple threat was dumb as hell. What was Drew going for? A Frankensteiner?! "Hey Braun, catch me!". Good match, but that was such a dumb spot that really took away from the final product.</p><p> </p><p> Roman vs Cesaro was quite good and a clean finish was very much appreciated after how much they beat the Usos being involved to death. I couldn't care less about Rollins though. Dude is overrated and not remotely interesting. Plus his assertion over the years that WWE is the best wrestling product in the world is laughable.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Rember when we all thought Rollins would be the best member of the shield, career wise?</p><p> </p><p> good times, good times.</p>

<p>So everyone saw Miz and Priest compete in a major PPV match with Zombies who somehow understood and enforced the rules of a lumberjack match right? including Miz being killed and eaten post match by said Zombies? </p><p> </p><p> but sure, tell me how Blood and Guts set back the industry 30 years with a wargames match and a poorly shot stunt fall</p><p> </p><p> As Jericho said, WWE Pot - Kettle - Black much?</p>

Agree 100%, and said better than I could of Derek

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46243" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I wouldn't say the Elite is anywhere near entertaining and haven't been for quite awhile. They're the worst part of AEW and it's not even a competition.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Like I said, I know not everyone agrees with me</p><p> </p><p> But that's just your opinion, I don't share it.</p><p> </p><p> I think we both can agree Cody needs something fresh though, I'm joking for the most part about the neck Tatto (though it's still so awful looking.) but for me that's where the slide started, when he started the whole "FOR THE BRAND!!!!" storyline</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaded" data-cite="Jaded" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46243" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Cody’s promo was the worst 5 minutes of a wrestling show I’ve seen in ages, and soured me massively on the show as a whole. I really hope this is building up to Ogogo putting him out for a while and him taking 6 months off as paternity leave/to sell the injury because he’s absolutely the thing I get the most bored by in a fed I usually really like.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I don't get why they are so insistent on Cody as the Face. He's a natural heel. </p><p> </p><p> I thought they were going that way when he was being a dink with the open challenge, building up to a heel turn but instead he's just playing the Dusty hits out here every week. </p><p> </p><p> SAy what you want about the elite, I know they are decisive (I love what they are doing, but know a bunch here don't) but at least they are entertaining. Cody just gets more insufferable </p><p> </p><p> anyone else notice that the more and more elaborate his entrance gets, the more insufferable he is?</p><p> </p><p> He had like a perfect entrance, and now it's just so insufferable as well. from the smoke, to the choir now, to the snoop dogg remix of his theme</p><p> </p><p> I blame the neck tatoo.</p>