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<p>The finishing spot for Hardy/Orton was meh - but serves the purpose of giving Hardy time off. I enjoyed everything on the PPV save for AJ tapping but still winning. It keeps him on the Saudi Arabia PPV for presumably the title change there.</p><p> </p><p> The Brock appearance was a bit of a shock, but didn't care for the tag teams interfering.</p>

Jason Jordan and Matt Hardy may become backstage producers. Well, at least they're giving them a role.

<p>I enjoyed both events. I know I'm in the minority on this, but I'm getting tired of Ciampa/Gargano already. The whole destruction of the ring two events in a row? Meh.</p><p> </p><p> SummerSlam was fun. Didn't watch the pre-show but the squash matches I just went "Hmmm...well that's an interesting decision" and moved on. I don't watch/follow TV, just what's on the Network, so it makes no difference to me.</p>

And she did NXT way back when as well as Main Event. Glad for her. Hopefully it works out. And if it doesn't, I won't know since I don't watch TV.

GLOW was really good with the exception of episode 8 or 9 in season 1. Good character development but could have been achieved otherwise. Evil Genius - that was beyond bizarre. The Staircase - a little dry but informative.

Any services similar to WWE Network that these can be seen on? I don't have cable so I don't follow the show itself, only clips here and there.

<p>What was the other pre-show?</p><p> </p><p> Also, what would the reaction have been if Lashley/Reigns was the main event and Lashley won (As he did)?</p>

I'd love to see 205 Live be built up as an equal to NXT.

So on the network does the UKCT start with Gibson vs. Gallagher?

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="milamber" data-cite="milamber" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><a href="https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2018/6/13/17460932/triple-h-sees-pete-dunne-future-wwe-champion-nxt" rel="external nofollow">https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2018/6/13/17460932/triple-h-sees-pete-dunne-future-wwe-champion-nxt</a><p> </p><p> One of the more interesting lines dropped by Triple H was when he was asked for his thoughts on 24-year-old current WWE United Kingdom champion Pete Dunne. Himself a 14-time world champion, Triple H was quick to tab Dunne as a future WWE world champion.</p><p> </p><p> Here are a few more notes from the NXT TakeOver Chicago media call</p><p> </p><p> - Triple H says their are no currents plans to build out or expand the current WWE Performance Center in Orlando</p><p> - Triple H has seen major improvements from Lars Sullivan and Adam Cole in particular since joining NXT</p><p> - Triple H says the WWE doesn’t really spend that much on marketing and most of their buzz comes from social media</p><p> - Triple H says Ricochet tweaked his shoulders during the show in Paris earlier in the week but he will be fine for TakeOver</p><p> - Triple H says the reason the upcoming UK tourney was taped is because they wanted to run it at Royal Albert Hall and the best dates for the venue were on a Monday and Tuesday</p><p> - Triple H says they are still looking to bring back Paul Ellering in some role with the company</p><p> - Triple H says he loves the idea of WWE main roster talent coming down for a run in NXT, like Tyson Kidd or Cesaro, but acknowledges its tough because the NXT roster is so deep</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Love the last point, but it's true - as it is now you don't see everyone on every show. But it still builds great to the TakeOver events because there's time between them.</p>

Was it really a bust though? May not have hurt Punk financially, but Cabana certainly felt it by his own admission. Not petty/bullying - it's what corporations can (and usually) do when they are the ones suing.

For the billion dollars they paid, they must have something in mind.

<p>For the World title why not have the champ alternate? Meaning:</p><p> </p><p> Rich Money is the World Champion and on Brand A.</p><p> January? He faces a challenger from Brand A. Then in February someone from Brand B. This gives you time to build someone up on either brand to face him.</p><p> </p><p> You can co-brand the two big events. Or if they fall in a way where they can alternate give each brand one.</p><p> </p><p> Keep one event per month for the company (alternating brands).</p>

<p>Fox officially lands SmackDown for Friday nights.</p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://www.thewrap.com/wwe-smackdown-fox-broadcast-fridays-fall-2019/" rel="external nofollow">https://www.thewrap.com/wwe-smackdown-fox-broadcast-fridays-fall-2019/</a></p>

<p>Why not pair him up with Rich Money and find a creative way to split them off when he's over enough?</p><p> </p><p> Could even end by turning Money (or Cage) face after a big betrayal.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="26106" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Crazy R-Truth's conspiracy gimmick had quite a bit of merit. He was insanely talented and the crowd loved him, yet he was used so unevenly.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Was that Little Jimmy?</p>

The age issue never crossed my mind to be honest. What was his safety rating? Could have been a fluke, right?

Couldn't train him up in development or bring in local talent for him to beat until his safety is up?

Are we going to get the equivalent to the Bret in Canada spot when Goldberg speared him and knocked himself out (due to the metal plate) in the Styles vs. Nakamura feud? Sure seems to be headed that way. Don't mind the finish because it follows the story, and Roman has been getting roasted by Joe (after getting punked by Lesnar and losing at WM). So whatever. Would love to see a heel turn where he basically throws the fans under the bus to make sure they don't cheer him.

Didn't Reigns tap on that first submission attempt? Regardless, a wholly enjoyable PPV from top to bottom.

<p>I can see why McMahon went after the territories when I play as USPW. Tag champs in another company? Sure, come on over. Top women characters somewhere? Yes please. Someone who is talented but may get lost in the shuffle? Sure!</p><p> </p><p> Took a few people from COTT companies, some from the women's companies (then went into an alliance with them). And let's open up all areas for good measure to bring in Mexican workers.</p><p> </p><p> Trying my hand at building some of those regional teams (Ring Generals, American Cobras), Mexican/Lucha stars (Gino Montero, El Mitico Jr and Mr Lucha III) and most recently Ricky DeColt.</p><p> </p><p> From my opening roster, Rich Money can fight a broom and I would watch.</p>

While the WM match was a finisher fest, I did find the physicality entertaining. Horses for courses.

So 3 Way match at Summerslam where Brock doesn't get pinned just to troll people? Only saw part of the event yesterday, will see the rest today.

Fantastic! Should have crawled under the ring and come out the other side.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Kitarzu" data-cite="Kitarzu" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A new way of going to the ring... <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="LinedAppropriateFirefly-max-14mb.gif" data-src="https://thumbs.gfycat.com/LinedAppropriateFirefly-max-14mb.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Who was that? <img alt=":eek:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>