The Final Countdown Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BHK1978" data-cite="BHK1978" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Strange that they would move it back to Fridays. Mainly because Fridays and Saturdays are viewed as the weaker days when it comes to television.</div></blockquote><p> Maybe they have other prime time shows on Tuesday that they place a higher priority on.</p><p> </p><p> That actually makes a lot of sense now that I think about it. Friday is seen as a bad day for TV, like you said, so most shows that networks care about are put on earlier in the week. So I guess Fox figures they can throw a proven commodity like WWE into that spot and get better ratings than they'd usually get on Friday night.</p><p> </p><p> Still, I'm not sure how this'll work. Moving from cable to broadcast brings higher viewership expectations, and I don't know how many more fans WWE really has left that aren't already faithfully watching every week. They've driven most of the rest off (myself included.) I seem to remember Saturday Night's Main Event was considered a pretty big flop when NBC brought it back in the mid 2000's, and WWE was getting higher ratings then than it does now.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milamber Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 A long-standing 52-weeks-a-year show with brand recognition that gets steady ratings is valuable. Plus they can show a weekend replay on their secondary channel and cross-promote with their other shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milamber Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 <p>This week's NXT was great.</p><p> </p><p> Smackdown was mostly good, 205 Live solid.</p><p> </p><p> Raw had Seth going all out for a throwaway tag match and Finn vs Braun was good but the Zayn/Lashley's sisters farce was unforgiveable.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AriasDenver Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 <p><em>"..but the Zayn/Lashley's sisters farce was unforgiveable."</em></p><p> </p><p> After that fiasco, I can definitely say that the creatives are way out of their minds.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milamber Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="AriasDenver" data-cite="AriasDenver" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><em>"..but the Zayn/Lashley's sisters farce was unforgiveable."</em><p> </p><p> After that fiasco, I can definitely say that the creatives are way out of their minds.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> They somehow managed to top the infamous Old Day and Bayley This is Your Life segments. Vince must legit think that crap is funny.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayelek Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="AriasDenver" data-cite="AriasDenver" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><em>"..but the Zayn/Lashley's sisters farce was unforgiveable."</em><p> </p><p> After that fiasco, I can definitely say that the creatives are way out of their minds.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> As soon as I saw the "sisters" come out, I turned it off and didn't turn it back on. NBA Playoffs are a good alternative. That was absolutely terrible.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 <p>Braun vs Finn was awesome on Raw. </p><p> </p><p> Miz and Big E was fun. As was the MizTV segment and the post match stuff with the Bar. I'm far more excited for the sixman next week than I usually am. </p><p> </p><p> Main event between D-Bry and Jeff Hard was great. Hopefully they revisit them in a match again.</p><p> </p><p> Also watching part of the Sting collection on WWE Network. Forgot how much I love Sting and Muta in the ring together. Terry Funk sounds like Hank Hill on occasion on commentary.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Apparently Io Shirai is finally coming to WWE! Hopefully they treat her more like they do Asuka than Kairi Sane. WWE Creative is awful. - Nia Jax becames a babyface by being bullied by Alexa Bliss - Nia wins Raw Womens title and is adored by the fans - Alexa starts promos talking about how Nia is a giant bully, which commentators talk about how Alexa is ridiculous is for trying to paint Nia as a bully - Nia literally bullies Ronda and a local talent Nia was literally a face being called a bully by an insincere heel not even two weeks ago. By all accounts Alexa should be coming out talking about how right she was about Nia's personality and turning face in the process. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Countdown Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 <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>Apparently Io Shirai is finally coming to WWE! </div></blockquote><p> Boo.</p><p> </p><p> Happy for her since it's something she's been aiming for, but I'll miss watching her.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milamber Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 <p>Apparently a 2nd Stardom wrestler has signed. I'm guessing Konami even though she just signed a full-time contract (possibly so they could make some money selling her contract to WWE).</p><p> </p><p> Smackdown > Raw. Cedric vs Murphy was a banger of a match on 205 Live.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 <p>MITB & Beyond predictions:</p><p> </p><p> - Miz wins MITB for the men</p><p> - Nakamura beats AJ for the belt</p><p> - Daniel Bryan wins a Number One contender's match on Smackdown</p><p> - D-Bry beats Nakamura in a MOTY contender</p><p> - Miz cashes in on D-Bry winning the WWE Championship becoming the biggest heel in the company</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Countdown Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 <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>Apparently a 2nd Stardom wrestler has signed. I'm guessing Konami even though she just signed a full-time contract (possibly so they could make some money selling her contract to WWE).</div></blockquote><p> If she counts, Toni Storm would be the likeliest candidate. Pretty sure they've wanted her for awhile, and it was her own choice not to go there right away.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayelek Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 <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>MITB & Beyond predictions:<p> </p><p> - Miz wins MITB for the men</p><p> - Nakamura beats AJ for the belt</p><p> - Daniel Bryan wins a Number One contender's match on Smackdown</p><p> - D-Bry beats Nakamura in a MOTY contender</p><p> - Miz cashes in on D-Bry winning the WWE Championship becoming the biggest heel in the company</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Leading to D-Bry vs. Miz at Mania next year as well.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurphy1014 Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 <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>If she counts, Toni Storm would be the likeliest candidate. Pretty sure they've wanted her for awhile, and it was her own choice not to go there right away.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I've seen reports that the WWE might be giving Toni a contract similar to the one that Pete Dunne, Tyler Bate, Trent Seven & the other UK talent has.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milamber Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 <p>Joe/Miz (depending on the winner of the AJ vs Nak match) and Sasha for MITB. Although I'd love to see a New Day member win it.</p><p> </p><p> Word is Xia Brookside and Deonna Purrazzo are/will be signed. Xia has big potential and Deonna is one of the best women on the US indies. They are only Stardom part-timers so won't affect the promotion thankfully.</p><p> </p><p> Yes, Toni will be the UK division with NXT appearances as well so I've read. She'll still be able to wrestle for Progress and ICW. All WWE UK talent are now banned from appearing for any other companies.</p><p> </p><p> NXT was great this week. So many good segments building to Takeover: Chicago.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I’d rather Alexa win the women’s MITB, but I have a feeling Charlotte is going to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn michaels Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 <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>I’d rather Alexa win the women’s MITB, but I have a feeling Charlotte is going to win.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah I'd prefer Alexa to win it as well. And it's not like Charlotte needs it anyway.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 <p>I think Charlotte, Becky, Bayley, Sasha Banks, and Naomi all need a break off television.</p><p> </p><p> I feel like they’ve been the same types of character for far too long. There’s nothing for them to do that’s meaningful. They have a talented female locker room. Let some of them get the spotlight for a little while. Mix it up and refresh the division.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rone Rivendale Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Becky does NOT need a break, they barely use her now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn michaels Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Rone Rivendale" data-cite="Rone Rivendale" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Becky does NOT need a break, they barely use her now.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> This. Plus she already had one when filming the Marine.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milamber Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Bliss doesn't need the briefcase after being Champ so long, although if it keeps her out of the title picture for the better part of a year then so be it. I cannot stop watching the Ricochet/Dream segment. Best segment of the year so far in WWE, IMO. Nikki/Shayna was also pretty cool. https://streamable.com/x0q3x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackman Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Rone Rivendale" data-cite="Rone Rivendale" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Becky does NOT need a break, they barely use her now.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Indeed. If anything, she needs that briefcase. I love Alexa, but she doesn't need it at all, even though she'll probably find a way to make it work really well. Maybe something similar to Y2J and the list, but then with the briefcase.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Rone Rivendale" data-cite="Rone Rivendale" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Becky does NOT need a break, they barely use her now.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> She’s just spinning wheels and hasn’t done anything other than be turned on by every partner she has.</p><p> </p><p> She’s been on almost every Smackdown I remember. She’s boring and does little of anything to he interesting.</p><p> </p><p> Far better workers on the roster with tons more personality’s than plain Becky.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-Nection Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 <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>She’s just spinning wheels and hasn’t done anything other than be turned on by every partner she has.<p> </p><p> She’s been on almost every Smackdown I remember. She’s boring and does little of anything to he interesting.</p><p> </p><p> Far better workers on the roster with tons more personality’s than plain Becky.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> She kind of reminds me of Sting in how often she gets stabbed in the back <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rone Rivendale Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 <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>She’s just spinning wheels and hasn’t done anything other than be turned on by every partner she has.<p> </p><p> She’s been on almost every Smackdown I remember. She’s boring and does little of anything to he interesting.</p><p> </p><p> Far better workers on the roster with tons more personality’s than plain Becky.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Jaysin, we can't be friends anymore. lol</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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