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Post by Badalight on Nov 29, 2018 0:10:32 GMT -5
It's just a boring RAW, like every other RAW. Rarely do they tell any good stories or show good matches these days.
Honestly, they should focus on 1 story per week. Give us focus on ONE wrestler. It will prevent us from getting 2 months in a row of the same matches. It will give exposure to more of the roster. It will actually force them to push forward storylines rather than spinning their wheels on doing this 50/50 booking nonsense.
Watching RAW is like reading 20 books at once but only reading 1 page of each per week. Then, sometimes you accidentally read the same page you read previously.
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Post by lostinube on Dec 5, 2018 9:24:45 GMT -5
Tom Billington, the Dynamite Kid, just passed away. A big influence on many wrestlers (his most well-known disciple is...well, we don't really talk about him anymore). He set the template for the modern junior heavyweight style with his matches against the original Tiger Mask and others. Unfortunately, he was not the best human in the world but back then, not a lot of wrestlers really were.
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Post by Philster on Dec 24, 2018 2:05:17 GMT -5
After one of if not the best ROH Final Battle in ROH history, will The Elite return to ROH? There's been rumors of AEW (All Elite Wrestling) becoming a reality. I think that whatever The Elite decides to do in 2019, it will make a huge impact in the professional wrestling world.
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Post by lostinube on Jan 12, 2019 2:08:21 GMT -5
Any opinions on All Elite?
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Post by 2D2Will on Jan 13, 2019 17:01:25 GMT -5
They need TV or they're not going to make any type of impact.
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Post by wrestlingfan55 on Jan 26, 2019 23:43:13 GMT -5
I often forget to post here, but anyway. It's ridiculously impressive how Rey has reinvented himself. He's still inventing new moves and transitions that I've never seen anyone do before. His attires still stand out to this day (something no one wants to do anymore), and he's basically reminded everyone that he's amongt the best ever. The fact that he's been having killer matches with Andrade, who's another one of my favourites, is icing on the cake. Rey's always been the heart of Smackdown, and his comeback has given the show its life back- people forget how important he was to the show back in 2003-2007, and in 2009. They've always tried to fill the void he left, but it just can't happen- he's too special.
And Roman Reigns is in Hobbs & Shaw. His name has only gotten bigger in his absence, and I can only imagine how nuts the crowd will be when he returns...whenever that is (I hope they don't build it up). The movie will be ridiculous but enjoyable- hopefully Roman plays an important part and does well in it.
Raw has been good in the past few weeks. All they need to do is get rid of the microphone from Seth Rollins' hands, and it'll be close to perfect. On that note, get rid of him entirely- probably the blandest babyface ever to have such significance.
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Post by Badalight on Jan 27, 2019 8:34:10 GMT -5
Rey is a legend yeah, though I don't know about him doing "new things". I think you just need to get out of the WWE bubble.
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Post by wrestlingfan55 on Feb 15, 2019 7:33:20 GMT -5
Rey is a legend yeah, though I don't know about him doing "new things". I think you just need to get out of the WWE bubble. If you mean as far as him wrestling elsewhere, then you're probably right. After all, I didn't watch him wrestle elsewhere after he left in 2014, so everything he's doing now is fresh to me. I also see he stopped bulking up, which he never needed to do in the first place. He's fresher than he's ever been, and I hope he stays that way- there are tons of matches I'd love to see him in. Besides, I like the WWE bubble.
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Post by Badalight on Feb 15, 2019 10:59:22 GMT -5
Rey is a legend yeah, though I don't know about him doing "new things". I think you just need to get out of the WWE bubble. If you mean as far as him wrestling elsewhere, then you're probably right. After all, I didn't watch him wrestle elsewhere after he left in 2014, so everything he's doing now is fresh to me. I also see he stopped bulking up, which he never needed to do in the first place. He's fresher than he's ever been, and I hope he stays that way- there are tons of matches I'd love to see him in. Besides, I like the WWE bubble. I'm saying he's not doing things that other lucha wrestlers aren't doing or havent been doing for a long time. Rey is great, and it's amazing that he is still able the perform at this level at his age. In fact, he is performing better now than in his last WWE run. I'm just saying, you shouldn't make comments about him being unique if you are in the WWE bubble - because he's not.
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Post by wrestlingfan55 on Feb 17, 2019 17:58:18 GMT -5
I didn't say he is unique (mind you, he is, and not just because of his performances in the ring), I said he's invented some new moves- mainly his transitions into the 619 (I'm not about to go back and look for them). Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but his slide-out-the-ring splash (as well as a Tornado DDT) has never been done before, nor his transition into the Canadian Destroyer. If I'm right, then he has invented some new things.
As far as him being unique, he still is and not just in WWE- his look being the most obvious thing. His charisma has always been off the charts. I don't need to watch much wrestling outside WWE to know that.
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Post by Badalight on Feb 22, 2019 4:34:54 GMT -5
I didn't say he is unique (mind you, he is, and not just because of his performances in the ring), I said he's invented some new moves- mainly his transitions into the 619 (I'm not about to go back and look for them). Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but his slide-out-the-ring splash (as well as a Tornado DDT) has never been done before, nor his transition into the Canadian Destroyer. If I'm right, then he has invented some new things. As far as him being unique, he still is and not just in WWE- his look being the most obvious thing. His charisma has always been off the charts. I don't need to watch much wrestling outside WWE to know that. Aside from the 619 transitions, all of those have been done before mate... Speaking of the 619 though... everyone has creative ways of transitioning into their finishers, so I'm not sure how that is unique for Rey. Again, you're speaking from someone stuck in the WWE bubble. I don't think you realize how much wrestling is out there. Doing something unique these days is pretty much impossible. It's basically all been done before somewhere. Well, I don't think I've ever seen anyone aside from Ricochet do the 630... so crazy risky moves like that might be an exception.
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Post by lostinube on Feb 23, 2019 6:11:03 GMT -5
There's a reason people label the 619 as a Tiger Feint Kick:
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Post by wrestlingfan55 on Feb 23, 2019 17:25:52 GMT -5
Oh I know that Rey didn't technically invent the 619 (though I don't remember ever seeing Tiger Mask actually hit anyone with it...hence the name Tiger Feint Kick)- I used to follow plenty of wrestling outside of WWE a lot- just not anymore since I simply can't be bothered. I know how special Tiger Mask was, as well as Dynamite.
I think I stopped following wrestling outside WWE since 2012 or so, around the same time I stopped following TNA. And eventually NXT became big, and along came the guys I knew enough about from TNA, Japan and the indy scene. That's why it's weird to think of guys like Ricochet as "young talent", because they've been around for a long time.
And you're right about it being impossible for new moves to be done. As far as Rey being unique in the ring, it's his style and charisma that makes him so. Someone like Kalisto can put more rotations on a Springboard move, but it will never givethe crowd the same feeling of watching Rey do a simpler one...because it's Rey. The ease, crispness, and finesse in which Rey does his stuff is unrivalled. That's why someone like Kalisto will never be in the same league as Rey. Same way I don't feel anything for Rollins' Frog Splash- even though he gets more height than someone like RVD, it's not RVD's; it's just not special. That special...ness, is what makes guys like RVD and Rey truly unique in the ring. And don't get me started on Sasha Banks' Frog Splash.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to Roman, Flair and Brock on Raw. All of them are gems to watch.
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Post by wrestlingfan55 on Mar 1, 2019 5:16:59 GMT -5
Raw was incredible. That pop for Roman when his music hit was very loud- then the pop when he appeared was even louder. He got a similar pop later, then the crowd did his roar with him. The man is special- Raw just wasn't the same without him.
This might be unpopular, but I'm somewhat over Becky's push at the moment. They're doing too much for what should be a simple storyline. It just screams trying-to-recreate-Stone-Cold.
Batista's return was shocking, yet hilarious at the same time because it just had to be at the expense of Ric Flair- Ric probably wanted to go all out with it, blading and whatnot. Sting looked as good as ever too, but it's a shame that he and the legends in the ring had nothing to do.
The opening segment on Smackdown was so well done. I really felt for Kofi in that moment- his despondent reaction hit hard. Considering the history of the company when it comes to their black wrestlers, it hit even harder. Compelling stuff.
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Post by wrestlingfan55 on Apr 1, 2019 10:53:50 GMT -5
WrestleMania somehow gets more disorganised with each passing year.
My prediction for MOTN is probably a dark horse- Shane vs Miz. Shane always delivers at Mania and Miz is a great babyface at the moment.
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Post by Badalight on Apr 4, 2019 9:01:47 GMT -5
WM predictions anyone? Main Event: Becky Seth Vs. Brock: Brock (Prob saving this win for Saudi Arabia) Bryan Vs. Kofi: Kofi (Though, I wonder if he will be screwed out of the title due to a technicality even though he will win) Reigns Vs. Drew: Reigns (Drew need it more, but Reigns isn't gonna lose at WM after coming back from cancer) Styles Vs. Orton: Styles (Would've said Orton, but we got the crazy RKO moment on Smackdown) Triple H Vs. Batisa: Triple H... no reason for Batista to win this. Lashley Vs. Balor: Balor (Would've said Lashley, but I don't think they'd bring out the demon to lose) Joe Vs. Rey: Joe (Both are booked terribly as of late, but Joe just got that belt and the card can't be too face win heavy. Women's Tag: Banks and Bayley retain Miz Vs. Shane: Shane (Help from mean street posse) Angle Vs. Corbin: Angle Smackdown Tag Team: Usos (They just re-signed. Naka Vs. Rusev is my second choice. Other 2 I'm doubtful about) Cruiserweight: Tony Neese Andre the Giant: Mustafa Ali (Almas for a close second though) Women's Battle Royale: Lacey Evans (Naomi for a close second though) Unconfirmed but might happen Angle Vs. Cena: Cena Revival Vs. Hawkins and Ryder: Revival Joe Vs. Cena: Joe Taker vs. : Taker
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Post by 2D2Will on Apr 4, 2019 18:53:56 GMT -5
I'm going to NXT Takeover tomorrow. The first 4 in Brooklyn were great so I expect this one to be the same.
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Post by 2D2Will on Apr 7, 2019 16:11:30 GMT -5
My picks: -Buddy Murphy -Lacy Evans (battle royale) -Kevin Owens (battle royale) -Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder -The Usos -The Boss 'n' Hug Connection -Roman Reigns -Finn Bálor -Samoa Joe -AJ Styles -The Miz -Baron Corbin -Triple H -Brock Lesnar -Kofi Kingston -Becky Lynch
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Post by Badalight on Apr 8, 2019 18:57:57 GMT -5
Not bad on my predictions. Got the battle royales wrong but those are kinda a crapshoot. Was wrong about Brock and Angle (I didn't think they'd give us so many face wins... and I knew they wouldn't give us 3 in a row. Just didn't think they'd put the universal title match on first). Also, never bet against Brock. Should've guessed Angle would put Corbin over. He's been putting over a lot of talent recently on his own accord.
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Post by wrestlingfan55 on Apr 9, 2019 13:29:48 GMT -5
Mania was a pretty enjoyable show overall. I'd say there were 3 possible MOTN candidates in Kofi-Bryan, Batista-HHH and Shane-Miz. Hard for me to choose between them since I enjoyed those so much.
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