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

[CQI13]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="dude-1981" data-cite="dude-1981" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Spend my day working hard on the go. But the hands on the clock keep spinning too slow. Cause I can't wait to be alone with my baby tonight.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> That's for when the OTHER Double J goes into the HOF. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[Jaysin]

Watching Raw.

 

Frustration builds constantly.

 

Cole, Graves, and Coach are absolutely terrible together. There is no chemistry there whatsoever. I don't hate Coach or Cole as much as a lot of people do, but man, this trio isn't clicking for me.

 

Also, they said the winner of the Royal Rumble would main event/headline Wrestlemania quite a lot during the Royal Rumble and now they're saying the winner of the Elimination Chamber faces Brock in the main event of Wrestlemania. That's garbage. Pure garbage.

 

Not here just to complain though. This is the most I've enjoyed Rollins in awhile.

 

Major props to him for wrestling legitimately longer in one show than Lesnar did in all of 2017.

[codey_v2]

I don’t really watch the weekly shows anymore unless there’s a segment I wanted to catch, but I was hoping Coach would do well. He always had actual charisma so hopefully it’s just a growing pain for the trio and he just has to get the rust shaken off.

[Mootinie]

Almas vs Gargano from NXT TV this week is a must-watch, if people haven't seen it already I highly recommend it. Sublime storytelling.

[The Final Countdown]

<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><p> Also, they said the winner of the Royal Rumble would main event/headline Wrestlemania quite a lot during the Royal Rumble and now they're saying the winner of the Elimination Chamber faces Brock in the main event of Wrestlemania. That's garbage. Pure garbage.</p></div></blockquote><p> That's what they always do when there's a brand split. Like last year, the winner of the Rumble was going to "main event" Wrestlemania. Instead he wrestled Bray Wyatt in a midcard match where they showed images of bugs on the mat and the ref had to pretend to be scared and leave the ring every time.</p>

[Jaysin]

That's what they always do when there's a brand split. Like last year, the winner of the Rumble was going to "main event" Wrestlemania. Instead he wrestled Bray Wyatt in a midcard match where they showed images of bugs on the mat and the ref had to pretend to be scared and leave the ring every time.

 

I knew it'd happen. I was just hoping AJ and Nakamura would have actually had the chance of main eventing and stealing the show all at once.

[milamber]

I knew it'd happen. I was just hoping AJ and Nakamura would have actually had the chance of main eventing and stealing the show all at once.

 

AJ vs Nak might well steal the show but Lesnar and Rousey are going to be the most buzzed matches in mainstream media so whoever else is involved in those matches will benefit the most.

[K-Nection]

That's what they always do when there's a brand split. Like last year, the winner of the Rumble was going to "main event" Wrestlemania. Instead he wrestled Bray Wyatt in a midcard match where they showed images of bugs on the mat and the ref had to pretend to be scared and leave the ring every time.

 

WWE always tries to sell having "4 Main Events". This was one of the things CM Punk ranted about in the podcast with Colt Cabana. There is always 2 world title matches the match with The Undertaker and the match with HHH. I don't agree with this logic because its....you know dumb.

[Blodyxe]

I think that Ronda segment on EC was very well put. Like the direction they're going in, surprised Rousey could get a babyface reaction too

[CQI13]

Agreed. Keeps her away from the female superstars for a bit and it the story behind it makes sense.

[Warhawk8492]

Well this years RAW Main Event at WM is going to suck. Failtasic by WWE to put Roman in the main event again.

[Blodyxe]

Eh, I remember people said Lesnar/Roman would suck back then, but they had a fun match. My favorite moment was probably this slap.. or this lariato!

 

But hopefully no tug of war this year

[milamber]

<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Elimination Chamber:</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Women's EC</strong> - Good for a "historical" first attempt at this match. Looking forward to the Sasha vs Bayley feud, even if it only makes the Kickoff Show at Mania. Just please don't shoehorn them into a multi-woman/tag match.</p><p>

<strong>Titus Worldwide vs The Bar</strong> - Solid match. First time in over 6 months The Bar didn't face at least 1 member of the Shield LOL.</p><p>

<strong>Nia vs Asuka</strong> - Solid match. I'm surprised they didn't use the barricade spot for a double count-out to protect Nia.</p><p>

<strong>Matt vs Bray</strong> - OK match. Matt getting into Bray's head was cool but their non-gimmick matches just aren't interesting enough. Bring on the TNA style insanity before both men get buried into oblivion.</p><p>

<strong>Rousey Contract Signing</strong> - This was entertaining even with Angle flubbing his lines. Ronda's off to a fine start.</p><p>

<strong>Men's Chamber</strong> - Good match, weak ending.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Verdict:</strong> Average, predictable PPV. Nothing bad or great. I like the new LED pod lighting but the Chamber itself doesn't look punishing enough.</p>

[K-Nection]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Blodyxe" data-cite="Blodyxe" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Eh, I remember people said Lesnar/Roman would suck back then, but they had a fun match. My favorite moment was probably <a href="https://cewshreviews.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/amusedharmfulhuia-0.gif?w=870" rel="external nofollow">this slap</a>.. or <a href="https://78.media.tumblr.com/31a3e9ece0b012d2ac9fb2f15f5ff453/tumblr_o227znVs5A1sbzhteo1_400.gif" rel="external nofollow">this lariato</a>!<p> </p><p> But hopefully no tug of war this year <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <img alt="giphy.gif" data-src="https://media.giphy.com/media/EUAwxeujlyiys/giphy.gif" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Yeah I openly cringed the first time I seen that tug of war.... they ended up looking like children. I can't see them topping their last match especially with the fantastic Seth cash in that swooped in and saved that terrible storyline.</p>

[Dawn]

This was the very definition of a filler PPV, most of the matches were really dull and I nearly aced everything that happened, so 5.5/10 to me.

[Jaysin]

I enjoyed Elimination Chamber up until the ending.

 

Figured Roman would win, but I think Braun will get involved somehow.

[Questlove]

Making Braun look so good last night made Roman winning even worse for me. Could not possibly care less about Roman's 55th coronation, I just wanna see Braun win the big one. Instead he's gonna kill Miz in like 7 seconds? God damnit.

[shawn michaels]

Let Roman have his coronation. It is time. If it had happened 3 years ago we probably wouldn't be discussing this right now. Plus, unlike some around here, I like Roman. And I'm no rush to see Strowman with the belt.

[Mootinie]

Is there a single person on this forum that is looking forward to Lesnar vs Reigns?

[Mr. Jones]

Is there a single person on this forum that is looking forward to Lesnar vs Reigns?

 

Me.

 

Then again, one of the reasons is because I've wanted the absolute final coronation of Roman Reigns to happen since WrestleMania 31. So has WWE.

 

And after three years, you think they're going to let the opportunity slip by them again? No. And I don't think it should.

 

EDIT: On another note, 'Woken' Matt Hardy has now officially won my support. I will be watching with interest to see what the woken master does next.

[milamber]

Is there a single person on this forum that is looking forward to Lesnar vs Reigns?

 

I think it will be a good match but the timing is bad. It's long overdue and with how well they've built up Strowman and Rollins recently it feels like Vince has other options but is just being stubborn. The Mania match I'm dreading is Cena vs Taker.

[mad5226]

I feel like this article ummerized the PPV almost perfectly.

 

 

https://uproxx.com/prowrestling/wwe-elimination-chamber-best-and-worst-of-2018/

[Warhawk8492]

I think it will be a good match but the timing is bad. It's long overdue and with how well they've built up Strowman and Rollins recently it feels like Vince has other options but is just being stubborn. The Mania match I'm dreading is Cena vs Taker.

 

Its going to suck, Lesnar does not care and Roman is terrible. I hope Lesnar goes into business for himself and does stuff to make Roman look weak.

[AceCodey]

Its going to suck, Lesnar does not care and Roman is terrible. I hope Lesnar goes into business for himself and does stuff to make Roman look weak.

 

Roman has consistently put on good PPV matches for years, saying that Roman is terrible is just factually incorrect. Come on man.

[Warhawk8492]

Roman has consistently put on good PPV matches for years, saying that Roman is terrible is just factually incorrect. Come on man.

 

Roman was carried in his "good" matches. Lesnar will phone it in, and Roman will just stink up the joint. We will get that and of coarse the fans will crap all over it.