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<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>The Bray stuff is gimmicky for sure but the Matt/Bray segment looked like a poorly edited fan video with the quick cuts. It worked the 1st time for shock value but annoyed me the 2nd time. Adding the Woken graphic between cuts and 2 minutes of laughing made it cringey. They need to try something different next week.<p> </p><p> Your idea about Bray actually using his powers to do something more useful than a sneak attack is cool but too logical so it will never happen.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Milamber, I haven't seen the Matt/Bray stuff - just saw they wrestled, Bray won and that is starting Matt's descent I guess. I'll see the clips when they have a RAW PPV (or the Rumble if that's the next time). That's the (good?) thing about only following the PPVs and random Network shows - I see the highly edited segments. And those promo videos are usually top notch.</p>

Here is a take on Jinder I had not considered: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2749085-the-singh-brothers-remain-most-intriguing-element-of-jinder-mahals-character

And the cheesy Bray crap they've been doing forever isn't? Jump cuts in the middle of segments that lead to a Bray promo about whatever...his magical appearances in matches he's not in (but he can't win a feud). Why not magically appear in the Rumble and have everyone already outside? or Appear at the top of the ladder in MITB matches to just grab the briefcase?

<p>NXT isn't without its faults - Aleister Black is now guy number what to go undefeated? Next big signing they get will beat him on his way to the main roster, right?</p><p> </p><p> As for the trios, haven't seen (only watch PPVs). But hopefully they give us a little more information in the coming weeks. I will wait and see.</p>

<p>Fair enough. He still got that hot storyline with Cody and the MITB payoff. Even that gimmick isn't as bad as what was pitched to Breezango.</p><p> </p><p> I would add that sometimes the NXT gimmicks are just that - NXT gimmicks. Prince Pretty never struck me as a main roster gimmick. But then it is yhe main roster writers' job to find something.</p>

<p>On the subject of the main roster creative/NXT creative debate: if the creative team can't come up with something for the workers being called up they need to get other writers. That's their job. I understand not everyone is a home run hitter when they are called up, but they should have a role.</p><p> </p><p> That's why I think sending people to NXT from the main roster ahould be more common. Gives creative time to do something for when they come back, adds star power to NXT, and let's you test a possible feud or two.</p><p> </p><p> Also, seeing the last few months by way of recaps on the PPVs it is hopefully a sign of good things to come for Breezango and Drew Gulak. Those three have shown that if you are given a silly gimmick by creative you run with it. As campy/hokey as the Fashion Files is, those two play it as if it was serious. Guessing that commitment is what they were looking from Emma with Emmalina?</p>

Shame any of them need to go to the main roster. I would like to see some sort of rotation where RAW or SD guys (2?) go to NXT and in exchange NXt goes to RAW or SD. Don't announce it's temporary, but it gives creative the chance to try something and not flush a year's worth of character development.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="jjohns44" data-cite="jjohns44" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Raw was good, but just the opening segment of Styles and Daniel Bryan on Smackdown was beautiful. I loved Daniel Bryan calling Brock out as a big quitter.. Its true, he's always one bad backstage argument away from leaving like WWE should be grateful of his presence.<p> </p><p> And the opening segment with all of the Smackdown roster is inspired and dancing around and being pals, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn were the only ones who looked checked out, just liked that it has me wondering what is going on in their heads and how it plays into Survivor Series.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> They screw SD! and KO gets shipped to RAW.</p>

<p>KO to RAW, Sami to be the rebellious heel against Shane/Bryan.</p><p> If he loses the goofy hat and gets a serious entrance I am all for it.</p><p> If it's "I don't like KO but I couldn't see someone do that to him" I will be disappointed.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Questlove" data-cite="Questlove" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>He'll come out wearing paint and looking like an idiot</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Awful idea. Not a Bray fan, but whatever.</p>

<p>Rumor has it it's some chick from the MYC...Sage Beckett.</p><p> </p><p> <a href="http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1003/632744/sister-abigail-identity-revealed/" rel="external nofollow">http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1003/632744/sister-abigail-identity-revealed/</a></p><p> </p><p> Unless she's just super excited for the reveal.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="K-Nection" data-cite="K-Nection" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Not watching the main shows since the initial brand split....I can't fathom how bad they screwed up Jason Jordan after reading your guy's comments. I loved him in Alpha but I always seen Gable as the star between the two. Jordan was a good clean the ring guy but it was always a better decision to let Gable do the talking.<p> </p><p> Also I've been hearing they have been utterly burying Bailey...</p><p> </p><p> Why? I don't get why this would be a good move? I knew if there was one call up they would screw up she was the one they would.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Her NXT gimmick doesn't hold up. There were a couple of points last night where I thought she would go after Alexa for the drubbing at Extreme Rules. Why work with Sasha and not try to get the upperhand? Jordan isn't the issue - the storyline isn't believable. That's not something that suits him.</p>

<p>Missed opportunity with Cena/Reigns in my opinion. But understand where they are going with it if Reigns will win at WM.</p><p> </p><p> Enjoyed most matches.</p><p> </p><p> Jordan is meh.</p><p> Can't get into Bray.</p><p> Glad Enzo won. Neville made for a good match. Hopefully they don't hotshot the title.</p><p> Lesnar - same as Reigns considering the paththey have set.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="AleXtreme" data-cite="AleXtreme" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>You can do that and they most likely won't complain. However, from what I've heard, they won't be getting the more rapid pace of skill increases that being in actual development gives you.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks. If it buys me a month or two to get my storylines situated it will be worth it. Tiffany Jade and Dusty Ducont seem to be 'ready' but can still improve - no matter what I send them to work on they complain a day later. Will call them up soon as soon as I get plans for them in order.</p>

If someone is complaining about not being able to learn anything more in development, if you switch the focus to "work down there" does that buy you a couple of months at least?

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Captain Kayfabe" data-cite="Captain Kayfabe" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41263" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>SWF stable name: The Supreme Threat<p> Russian tag name: The Red Army or The Kremlin Gremlins</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Perfect! Thank you.</p>

USPW (2016) - Peter Michaels hired by Allen Packer - serving as the authority figure and catalyst for the rebranding of USPW. Current stable is Michales, Rich Money, Steve Frehley, Marat Khoklov... Storyline is that Michaels was always trying to bring Champion over to SWF. Now, with Money and Frehley jumping ship, Champion could have made a difference in SWF - saving Michaels's job. Michaels sees the recent good fortunes of USPW as being directly related to Rich Money and Steve Frehley's arrival. Alicia Strong will likely turn heel and join, and I am mulling over Frehley becoming disenchanted with the group down the line. What name should I use for the largely SWF contingent that will be the centerpiece of at least the first 6-9 months? Also, Karloff is in decline so Novak will attack him with the help of the arriving Zoe Ammis (manager) and Russian Patriot (Bulldozer Brandon Smith under a Russian flag mask). Name for the new tag team (Novak and Russian Patriot)? Name for Zoe Ammis as the Russian manager? (Not Agent 69)

<p>Starrcade in Greensboro in November - likely. WWE Nerwork special. Would have preferred Halloween Havoc.</p><p> </p><p> EDIT</p><p> </p><p> So Paige is coming back, presumably so WWE can promote the movie. What's the over/under on Del Rio saying something that will get her in hot water?</p>

Wven the segment on 205 with Gulak was hysterical.

Glad for their streaming service. I won't sub because as it is I have pared down my expenses and WWE Network already gets my money. But good for them - it will give them another revenue stream.

Toni Storm is a star, in my opinion. With Baszler in the finals, kinda glad it's not against her. I find Belair's ponytail gimmick to be dumb, but it's gotten people behind her. Good worker too.

WWE is likely interested in the tape library (Styles, Sting, Angle, Roode, etc). That alone makes it enticing. If it's not financially viable as a company it can't be a viable alternative.

Jarrett taking an indefinite leave. What a dumpster fire.

Baszler is a beast - her matches have been enjoyable. She has a cool finisher, and the story they've told so far (for her, not the HW) has been good.

So is Sane going to win, The 4Horsewomen of NXT taunt Baszler who goes ape, and ignites the feud with the 4 Horsewomen of MMA?