The Official WWE / NXT Discussion Thread *May Contain Spoilers*

[SaySo]

Let's go Usos...Beat em up.

[Johnny Fenoli]

Crap, I couldnt find the option for no Divas match... so now, we're forced to watch this crap....

[Hyde Hill]

Hmmm reading the recap this is shaping up to be a horrible RAW.

[fatallylost]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Hyde Hill" data-cite="Hyde Hill" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hmmm reading the recap this is shaping up to be a horrible RAW.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I have it set to record every week, in case I miss it.</p><p> </p><p> I started watching it, and stopped at commercial break #1.</p><p> </p><p> So.. apparently Survivor Series isn't dead? Apparently they announced ticket on sale info during a commercial.</p>

[LoganRodzen]

Gene Okerlund and Josh Matthews just stole the show. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

[moon_lit_tears]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="fatallylost" data-cite="fatallylost" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I have it set to record every week, in case I miss it.<p> </p><p> I started watching it, and stopped at commercial break #1.</p><p> </p><p> So.. apparently Survivor Series isn't dead? Apparently they announced ticket on sale info during a commercial.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I have not watched the Monday night show in AGES. Decided what the hell turned it on, and turned it off at the same point. <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><p> Was horrible.</p>

[LoganRodzen]

This was the greatest gift Vince could ever give to all of the Cena haters. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/rolleyes.png.4b097f4fbbe99ce5bcd5efbc1b773ed6.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

[SaySo]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="LoganRodzen" data-cite="LoganRodzen" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>This was the greatest gift Vince could ever give to all of the Cena haters. <img alt=":rolleyes:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/rolleyes.png.4b097f4fbbe99ce5bcd5efbc1b773ed6.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Wade Barrett and the Eliminated just buried the main event. Could anyone predicted that?</p>

[The Final Countdown]

<p>Well...</p><p> </p><p>

That was rather unexpected.</p>

[LoganRodzen]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="SaySo" data-cite="SaySo" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Wade Barrett and the Eliminated just buried the main event. Could anyone predicted that?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I've been laughing through the entire segment. I couldn't believe my eyes. That was bad ass.</p>

[SaySo]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Final Countdown" data-cite="The Final Countdown" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Well...<p> </p><p> That was rather unexpected.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Vince McMahon and the promo he had with Bret may have clues.</p>

[The Final Countdown]

I probably enjoyed seeing Danielson kick Cena in the head more than I should have.

[TracyBrooksFan]

great ending to RAW

[cbhcbh]

<p>On one hand, it was a both a figurative and near-literal deconstruction of the idea of a "professional wrestling show," while still being part of said show. Interesting.</p><p> </p><p>

On the other hand, I have no problem with what just happened, and in fact might just be marking hard for it.</p><p> </p><p>

The only question that remains is: how soon will the explanation of the armbands be given?</p>

[GDE71]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="cbhcbh" data-cite="cbhcbh" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>On one hand, it was a both a figurative and near-literal deconstruction of the idea of a "professional wrestling show," while still being part of said show. Interesting.<p> </p><p> On the other hand, I have no problem with what just happened, and in fact might just be marking hard for it.</p><p> </p><p> The only question that remains is: how soon will the explanation of the armbands be given?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> N for NXT</p>

[Johnny Fenoli]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="cbhcbh" data-cite="cbhcbh" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>On one hand, it was a both a figurative and near-literal deconstruction of the idea of a "professional wrestling show," while still being part of said show. Interesting.<p> </p><p> On the other hand, I have no problem with what just happened, and in fact might just be marking hard for it.</p><p> </p><p> The only question that remains is: how soon will the explanation of the armbands be given?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> What kinda explanation is needed? They are NXT rookies in a gang of some sort, so they are all wearing "N" armbands?</p><p> </p><p> Anyway, that was CRAZY! nWo takeover like...</p>

[SaySo]

Now can someone tell Kane the NXT guys took out his brother UnderTaker.

[foolinc]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="SaySo" data-cite="SaySo" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Now can someone tell Kane the NXT guys took out his brother UnderTaker.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Which would be a continuation of the Kane vs. NXT angle they did a few weeks ago.</p>

[alden]

Who knew koslov could dance so well.

[infinitywpi]

<p>The entire existence of NXT has just been justified. This was as close to an Invasion-level markout I've had for a while. The sheer... potential, of what may come. </p><p> </p><p>

Let's hope they don't blow it.</p><p> </p><p>

Also, bonus points if they reveal their leader, evil Micheal Cole, has been in on it from the begining...</p>

[cbhcbh]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="GDE71" data-cite="GDE71" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>N for NXT</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> OBVIOUSLY. Think a little deeper, though.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Johnny Fenoli" data-cite="Johnny Fenoli" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>What kinda explanation is needed? They are NXT rookies in a gang of some sort, so they are all wearing "N" armbands?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Armbands are also worn in grief. Yes, the armbands were black, though that could coincide with the show's color theme. Think like a writer, though. Perhaps they're grieving over not having a fair shot, which was a theme used throughout the first season? Perhaps they're grieving for the old WWE, as evidenced by their attempted overthrow of the old guard?</p><p> </p><p> Armbands are worn in grief, or to, as you said, designate solidarity with an organization or group. Both are typically worn on the left arm. So why did they choose the right arm for these guys?</p><p> </p><p> The font for the N was also different. Coincidence, necessity, or conscious choice?</p><p> </p><p> THESE are the explanations I'd like. Life is not only "the big picture," and often the story is told in the details... like a well-written mystery.</p>

[cbhcbh]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="infinitywpi" data-cite="infinitywpi" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The entire existence of NXT has just been justified. This was as close to an Invasion-level markout I've had for a while. The sheer... potential, of what may come. <p> </p><p> Let's hope they don't blow it.</p><p> </p><p> Also, bonus points if they reveal their leader, evil Micheal Cole, has been in on it from the begining...</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yes.... thank you. I love that idea. Imagine Jim Buck Ross screaming, "Damn that Michael Cole! Damn him! Damn him to Hell!"</p>

[Johnny Fenoli]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="cbhcbh" data-cite="cbhcbh" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>OBVIOUSLY. Think a little deeper, though.<p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Armbands are also worn in grief. Yes, the armbands were black, though that could coincide with the show's color theme. Think like a writer, though. Perhaps they're grieving over not having a fair shot, which was a theme used throughout the first season? Perhaps they're grieving for the old WWE, as evidenced by their attempted overthrow of the old guard?</p><p> </p><p> Armbands are worn in grief, or to, as you said, designate solidarity with an organization or group. Both are typically worn on the left arm. So why did they choose the right arm for these guys?</p><p> </p><p> The font for the N was also different. Coincidence, necessity, or conscious choice?</p><p> </p><p> THESE are the explanations I'd like. Life is not only "the big picture," and often the story is told in the details... like a well-written mystery.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> Though I'd love it if the WWE started writing with some form of thought process like this, I think you're giving them way too much credit. </p><p> </p><p> I'm willing to bet there is no explanation, they are just members of the NXT gang. I love your thought process though, and you seem like you have some ideas as to what you'd LIKE for them to mean. So, by all means share. I'd be very interested in people's theories and ideas as to where to go with the storyline from here.</p>

[BHK1978]

<p>I saw the first two hours and missed most of the second hour. I did see the part where Bryan Danielson was slapping Cena in the face and I thought it was great. I like this whole rookies revolt idea, now I hope it does not go the way of the Natural Born Thrillers and just end up being lackluster.</p><p> </p><p>

One question as I did not see the whole attack, what happened to Michael Cole during this whole thing? I did not see him on the floor post-attack.</p>

[Eisen-verse]

<p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">I have to say I lazily watched the first 2 1/2 hours of RAW hoping something cool would happen. At first, I thought it was just seeing CM Punk headline RAW would be it. I haven't watched much in the last few months, so, I'm new to his "Straight Edge" heel stable; Love the visuals of it.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">

With that said, as the winner of NXT came down... I was expecting something rather, well, expected. He would climb into the ring and attack Cena; A "new star is born" kind of thing. However, when they all showed up and started attacking CM Punk, at first, I was thinking there was going to be this stupid angle where these guys become like Cena's army for whatever reason. Sounded dumb, yes, but that's what I expect from the WWE.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">

So....</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">

When the ending took place as it did I found myself marking out like a 10 year old boy again. ha. I even went as far as to tell my Fiancee about how shocking it was to see such a scenario end a WWE broadcast in the companies 'new direction'. It felt very nWo-esque but even more violent in a way. There was this raw hatred permeating from these guys. All I can say is... wow... Bravo WWE. Great work! </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">

Now don't blow this and you'll gain me as a weekly viewer.</span></p>