Makhai Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 So, we had a Tag Team Turmoil match, taking up at least half the show, all to determine that next week we're getting the same match we had last week. It's almost like the company is a lazily executed content delivery scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Apparently Bruce Prichard's big idea for Adam Cole on the main roster was to be a manager not a wrestler <span class="ipsEmoji">😂</span> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makhai Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Apparently Bruce Prichard's big idea for Adam Cole on the main roster was to be a manager not a wrestler Doudrop's oily bisexual diaper guy, or the main event of the biggest show of the year working with all my old friends. Can't imagine how you could turn down that kinda mega push. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mootinie Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 According to Meltzer, he was going to be put with Keith Lee in a similar role to Lio Rush when he was Bobby Lashley's hype man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CQI13 Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Doudrop's oily bisexual diaper guy, or the main event of the biggest show of the year working with all my old friends. Can't imagine how you could turn down that kinda mega push. Did Cole say that was the plan pitched to him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsmeister Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Did Cole say that was the plan pitched to him? According to some dirt sheets it was to be a manager of Keith Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crownsy Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 According to some dirt sheets it was to be a manager of Keith Lee. yea, it basically sounds like the king of recycled storylines (aka Prichard) basically just wanted him to be Lilo Rush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makhai Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Did Cole say that was the plan pitched to him? I was just thinking of the worst possible thing I could see a writer pitching Vince. Usually pretty close to the pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CQI13 Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 I was just thinking of the worst possible thing I could see a writer pitching Vince. Usually pretty close to the pin. I was referring to the manager but, but I quoted the wrong one. But unless Cole said "this was pitched to me" I don't know how much stock I would put into it - partly because it makes no difference if he's not there anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Another week, another good Smackdown. Funny they're advertising NXT's reboot as 2.0 despite it being the third version. Not a huge fan of Rollins, but him and Edge tore the house down again. I'm glad Rollins seems to be ditching the cackling and idiocy, but the Glam Slam botch had me laughing pretty good. I was going to say the main event was great with a crap finish, but then The Demon showed up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CQI13 Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Some people were complaining Cena came out after the show. If he isn't sticking around, best to send the fans happy and not have him on TV - especially since it wasn't advertised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Black Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 So, for the second week in a row, a Usos/ Street Profits match ends in a DQ. What an exciting feud! Also, if they bring back The Demon persona just to job him out to Roman and get some more heat for the inevitable clash with Brock Lesnar, I will be very disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CQI13 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 So you're expecting him to win? I'm not. But if it's in the same vein as Joe/Lesnar or Lesnar/AJ or Lesnar/Brian I would be fine. If the Demon is unbeatable, just summon it every time, and you never lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Rick Steiner's son revealed his NXT name and I actually dig it: Rex Steiner. I'm sure if/when he joins the main roster he'll get the Michael McGillicutty treatment though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan93 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Also notable that "Bronson Steiner" can be used outside of WWE, in an era where that becomes more and more important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CQI13 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Too bad they're bringing the Demon back on this. If it was just Finn, I could see a repeat of the Brock vs Eddie at No Way Out, where Goldberg cost Lesnar the title - with Lesnar costing Reigns the title in this case. But if it's The Demon I don't think it fits the character. It would be a fresh wrinkle to Lesnar's character - "of course I want the title but I can get that whenever I want - first I'm going to take him out." Have there been seeds planted for what will happen when Reigns is no longer champ? Because from what I've seen so far, the gimmick is dependent on being champ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Samoa Joe has chosen to relinquish the NXT title. He has some injuries built up and the medical staff wants him to take a brief break from in ring activity and he believes in fighting champions. It's weird that this happens a few days before the relaunch of NXT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makhai Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Samoa Joe has chosen to relinquish the NXT title. He has some injuries built up and the medical staff wants him to take a brief break from in ring activity and he believes in fighting champions. It's weird that this happens a few days before the relaunch of NXT. Strange how that happens... Going to be interesting to see how Gargano's "renewed push" goes now that Vince has control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Strange how that happens... Going to be interesting to see how Gargano's "renewed push" goes now that Vince has control. Hopefully Gargano's push is to the unemployment line. Dude hasn't been entertaining or interesting in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackman Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 <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>Hopefully Gargano's push is to the unemployment line. Dude hasn't been entertaining or interesting in years.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The guy cracked me up several times in his run last year. I thought he was one of the better things on NXT. But then again, I did stop watching WWE. <img alt=":rolleyes:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/rolleyes.png.4b097f4fbbe99ce5bcd5efbc1b773ed6.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Can someone recap a bit what the NXT reboot is all about? Are they concerned with the ratings drop vs AEW? After a quick google I learned that they want to take it back to the 1.0 days (2k15). Not sure what the difference is. Wasn't it a dev territory back then. I guess now it's an alternative/indy fan show for those with few hours to spare on TV.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CQI13 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 <p>They basically want to go back to the OVW days - something that will get guys main roster ready. Right now it's WWIndie - which was fine for what it is. I don't even know that NXT 1.0 was getting them main roster ready guys. I love Breeze's work, but that character was tailor made for NXT at that time. Bull Dempsey was another one. There were a few standouts, but it wasn't necessarily in ring work. And in the Indie phase, there were only a few guys I could see beating Lesnar. Mind you, some could have very entertaining matches with him, but winning? Doubtful.</p><p> </p><p> As for Gargano, I think his out of ring stuff is fantastic. His in ring stuff has a market, but main roster isn't it, unless it's a midcard act. And not denigrating that either, there's room for it on the card.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 WWE: No more small indie darlings in NXT Also WWE: Books three indie darlings vying for the NXT title on the debut of the new NXT. Oh and LA Knight who will probably win since he's the only one with the Vince look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Sean O'Haire as the Devil's Advocate 18 years ago: I’m Not Telling You Anything You Don’t Already Know Karrion Kross tonight: I’m Not Telling You Anything You Don’t Already Know Sean O'Haire is rolling in his grave. Booooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CQI13 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Sean O'Haire as the Devil's Advocate 18 years ago: I’m Not Telling You Anything You Don’t Already Know Karrion Kross tonight: I’m Not Telling You Anything You Don’t Already Know Sean O'Haire is rolling in his grave. Booooo Doug Furnas in 1988 debuted by tearing the door off the cage. Kane did it in 1997. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Doug Furnas in 1988 debuted by tearing the door off the cage. Kane did it in 1997. Yeah and Larry Z paid Killer Tim Brooks to take the NWA National title from Orndorff. They even stripped Larry of the title because he bought it instead of winning it. Anyways, Raw was pretty entertaining for the most part. I really enjoy watching Omos develop. Pairing him with a guy like AJ will do wonders for him. It also helps that Kevin Nash was mentoring him prior to the pandemic. They're booking Omos really well so far. Lashley and Orton was fun on a bun, but the ending of the show as super dope. I loved Bob as champ and am sad his reign has come to an end, but Big E is something new and shiny in the title picture so I'm intrigued to see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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