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Post by Jason on Mar 15, 2016 5:01:58 GMT -5
Aren't there like 20 high-level wrestlers out with a torn ACL, or something? I'm sure that's a huge part of it.
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Post by Laz on Mar 15, 2016 8:18:09 GMT -5
WWE needs to RE BRAND their image. It's not the talent that's the problem, they've got a butt load of talented wrestlers on their roster that are young and could do wonders with the fans. The problem is the whole "kid friendly" crap. I go to live matches frequently when they are here in Texas and I will tell you first hand that more ADULTS (men & Women) are in that audience than kids. Yes they're are an ass load of children fans but their numbers do not compare to the adults and two it's the adults who are spending the money to watch these live shows, WWE Network subscriptions and merchandise sales. Those kids parents are paying for the shit. So from a corporate stand point (considering their sales, stock and over all ratings are dropping faster than Steph does to sucks Trips dick) you'd think they would want to re-brand and focus more on their older audience like they did during the Monday Night Wars, Attitude and Ruthless Aggression years. The switch to PG never made much sense to me. The only thing I can come up with is that USA Network changed their rules and forced them to do it or leave. But with the WWE Network now off and running why in the hell can't they air Raw on the network? Same with Smackdown? They can do whatever they want on their own network.
Bottom line here: I run two businesses and while they may not be in the same industry there is one thing that is true for all lines of business. If your customers are not happy and you refuse to listen to them eventually your brand looses it's value and your customers go elsewhere. WWE needs a serious change in direction or they are not going to be around in another 10 years.
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Post by Reign in Blood on Mar 17, 2016 6:35:17 GMT -5
Now it looks like Neville and Bray Wyatt are out with injuries.
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Post by Laz on Mar 17, 2016 15:31:52 GMT -5
Now it looks like Neville and Bray Wyatt are out with injuries. Yup and Sting is apparently going to retire from In ring action due to the neck injury. This has gotten out of control. WWE needs to get their shit together. *Officially canceled my Network subscription.*
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Post by Jason on Mar 18, 2016 5:25:44 GMT -5
I need to get on a free trial of that.
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Post by Havok on Mar 22, 2016 1:56:50 GMT -5
Another week goes by and another wrestler looks to be injured. The way Luke Harper's leg just rolls while standing is just crazy to watch as it happens.
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Post by Reign in Blood on Mar 22, 2016 18:40:25 GMT -5
I was certain Shane O'Mac was gonna come out and stick it dirty to the Deadman at WrestleMania, but now with the stipulation that if Taker loses it will be his last WM (not necessarily last match though, or is it?), I don't know what the fuck they plan on doing. I suppose if Shane wins he can tell Vince to stick his stipulation up his ass since he will have control, but still. This is the only thing interesting for Mania and even then it's still pretty poorly booked given the randomness of certain aspects.
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Post by Laz on Mar 22, 2016 18:44:19 GMT -5
Yeah that fucking sucks. Shitty WM this year
Good news, Sting isn't retiring after all.
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Post by Reign in Blood on Mar 22, 2016 18:53:41 GMT -5
I wouldn't say that about Sting for sure, he could just be waiting for his HOF induction to announce it. If he doesn't announce it there, he could be holding out for one last match, but that would be it. He's got the same injury as Edge and is 20 years older when that put him down. And how are doctors gonna clear him if they wouldn't Bryan for concussions?
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Post by Laz on Mar 23, 2016 17:13:42 GMT -5
I wouldn't say that about Sting for sure, he could just be waiting for his HOF induction to announce it. If he doesn't announce it there, he could be holding out for one last match, but that would be it. He's got the same injury as Edge and is 20 years older when that put him down. And how are doctors gonna clear him if they wouldn't Bryan for concussions? Until the man himself says it I'm remaining optimistic about one last match.
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Post by Havok on Mar 24, 2016 18:37:48 GMT -5
I was certain Shane O'Mac was gonna come out and stick it dirty to the Deadman at WrestleMania, but now with the stipulation that if Taker loses it will be his last WM (not necessarily last match though, or is it?), I don't know what the fuck they plan on doing. I suppose if Shane wins he can tell Vince to stick his stipulation up his ass since he will have control, but still. This is the only thing interesting for Mania and even then it's still pretty poorly booked given the randomness of certain aspects. The thing is, who are the people suppose to cheer for in this match? Are we suppose to get behind Shane who wants to take control and kick out the authority if he wins or do we support Taker who is the lapdog of Vince, but it'll be his last Mania if he loses? It's a 50/50 booking decision that just doesn't make any sense and just makes it harder to even get behind what was already a solid build without having Taker's Mania Legacy on the line. It just feels like they tossed one too many darts on the dartboard and people just don't seem to care anymore.
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Post by Reign in Blood on Mar 24, 2016 18:48:54 GMT -5
I was certain Shane O'Mac was gonna come out and stick it dirty to the Deadman at WrestleMania, but now with the stipulation that if Taker loses it will be his last WM (not necessarily last match though, or is it?), I don't know what the fuck they plan on doing. I suppose if Shane wins he can tell Vince to stick his stipulation up his ass since he will have control, but still. This is the only thing interesting for Mania and even then it's still pretty poorly booked given the randomness of certain aspects. The thing is, who are the people suppose to cheer for in this match? Are we suppose to get behind Shane who wants to take control and kick out the authority if he wins or do we support Taker who is the lapdog of Vince, but it'll be his last Mania if he loses? It's a 50/50 booking decision that just doesn't make any sense and just makes it harder to even get behind what was already a solid build without having Taker's Mania Legacy on the line. It just feels like they tossed one too many darts on the dartboard and people just don't seem to care anymore. True, but this is where I trust a nice swerve is coming. Whether it's the one I said before where after Shane wins he just shitcans his Dad's wishes, but what if it's a squash, maybe Taker makes Shane take one big spot and after it gets beaten easily as they were in on it together. To which Shane of course shitcans his Dad's idea, then announces as his first course of action as the new boss of things is that Taker is to go into the main event for the title, now a triple threat. Taker wins, everybody rejoices as Shane now runs things and Reigns isn't booed out of the building? I liked this dream of mine, until like yesterday rumors said Taker vs. Shane O'Mac was to be the main event... Ho motherfucking hum!
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Post by Jason on Mar 24, 2016 22:00:13 GMT -5
I have the absolute perfect solution for the Taker-Shane match... Finger poke of doom *drops mic*
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Post by Laz on Mar 26, 2016 6:13:23 GMT -5
How about Sting interferes and cost Taker the match setting up a match between the two a next years Wrestlemania. Shane reverses the stipulation that Vince set on Taker allowing him to have that one last match.
PS- I know this would be somewhat out of character for Sting but it makes sense. Sting has always been against the authority. If Taker wins the authority remains in power so this would be an opportunity for him to stick to the authority once and for all. However, it would put him at odds with Taker in the p[rocess. Setting up the fans dream match.
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Post by Havok on Apr 1, 2016 20:47:49 GMT -5
NXT Takeover : Dallas is about 10 minutes away and I couldn't be more pumped!
The Card:
Baron Corbin Vs. Austin Aries Apollo Crews Vs. Elias Sampson American Alpha Vs. The Revival (Tag Team Championship match) Sami Zayn Vs. Shinsuke Nakamura Bayley Vs Asuka (Women's Title match) Finn Balor Vs. Samoa Joe (NXT Title match)
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Post by Jason on Apr 1, 2016 21:08:42 GMT -5
My goofy cousins are going to Wrestlemania.
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Post by Havok on Apr 1, 2016 21:26:09 GMT -5
Tag team championship match was pretty solid and fast paced. There were a few botched spots, but they managed to pull the crowd back into everything towards the end.
Now onto Baron Corbin Vs. Austin Aries.
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Post by Havok on Apr 1, 2016 21:43:00 GMT -5
Baron vs Aries was ok. Story was just little guy vs big guy, but the match just felt off and kinda slow. Nothing really happened sadly, there was that cool Deep Six on the outside of the ring from Baron, but the rest of the match just feel flat for a debut match for Aries.
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Post by Havok on Apr 1, 2016 22:18:30 GMT -5
Zayn Vs. Nakamura was like a great song, you just didn't want it to end once it started. This would be the main match to go back and watch at any given time, it was just two performers that you didn't want to see quit beating the shit out of each other.
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Post by Havok on Apr 1, 2016 22:49:42 GMT -5
Bayley Vs. Asuka was a tough act to follow after Zayn/Nakamura, it seemed like they used some of the same spots from that match as well. Not Bayley's best match, but it was still a decent showing with a different style of opponent that wasn't slow like her match with Nia Jax.
Seems the Sampson/Crews match isn't happening and now it's main event time. Balor Vs. Joe.
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