SMACKDOWN 11/21/17 THREAD The Bludgeon bros what else do you need

[KIRA]

Victory lap for the lone wolf!

[ClockShot]

You might have lost the war, Blue.

But you're still the A-Show.

[rez]

ahh SDL. Where there's no Stephanie introductions. feels good

[KIRA]

Y'know SD you didn't have to reiterate that you lost on your own show.

[ClockShot]

Tell 'em, Shane!

[Emperor Smeat]

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[KIRA]

ahh SDL. Where there's no Stephanie introductions. feels good

Shhh its ok that ball-chopping bitch can't hurt us now.

[RP]

Someone is getting traded tonight

[KIRA]

I wish Asuka was on SD

[KIRA]

Sami's Dance WILL NEVER top New Day Jamming to Owens theme

[rez]

triple yep

[ClockShot]

SUCK IT!

YOU'RE FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRED!

Get out?

Go home?

[rez]

Youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu're traded

[rez]

Actually...I can think of an actual megalomaniac that has set foot in WWE's ring.:wtf::yes:

[KIRA]

Traded you for Asuka and Alicia please

[ClockShot]

But what was Shane supposed to say?

[KIRA]

Sami talks like a 15 yr old girl who hasn't been bad touched by Roy Moore

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

But what was Shane supposed to say?

Nothing because he was never going to say it.

[KIRA]

Shelton in a singles match finally

[Savio]

Feel like 2B will be forgotten tonight.

[Emperor Smeat]

But what was Shane supposed to say?

"Your .... off my list of people to get Christmas cards this year"

[ClockShot]

AIN'T NO STOPPIN' ME NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!

[Evil Vito]

Bryan had to "personally send Randy Orton home"

Aka Orton has the night off. Sorry kids.

[rez]

Chad Gable belongs as a background character in an early Baywatch episode.

[KIRA]

Usos are gonna have to reiterate their heel status at this point

[Lock Jaw]

Sami Zayn's mannerisms seem like a cartoon character now

[KIRA]

Would anybody be mad if Shelton replaced Jordon as RAW's favorite prospect

[ClockShot]

Would anybody be mad if Shelton replaced Jordon as RAW's favorite prospect

I would.

[rez]

"getting his start in sports entertainment"

ugh. annoys me more than them saying original shield.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I still love Shelton Benjamin. I think he could be used for a few feel good matches.

[Lock Jaw]

Did Jey Uso always have that "grill"

[ClockShot]

Atta boy, Shelton.

[Lock Jaw]

SHELTON BENJAMIN JUST PINNED ONE OF THE USOS!! WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THE TAG TEAM TITLES?!

[Emperor Smeat]

Bryan had to "personally send Randy Orton home"

Aka Orton has the night off. Sorry kids.

On the bright side, no boring Randy match or him beating up Rusev again tonight.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Maybe we can have a HAPPY RUSEV DAY without the Apex Bore Blandy Boreton.

[Savio]

Cool they didn't forget.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Owens & Zayn shouldn't have gotten an entrance. And we didn't really need to see Shane's.

[KIRA]

Fire Cole he got their name wrong

[Evil Vito]

Phillips was about to say "Luke Harper and Erick Rowan, the Bludgeon Brothers"" but instead said "Lu.....Harper and Rowan, the Bludgeon Brothers"

So yeah, they've likely joined the No First Names club.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Unless their new names are actually Harper Bludgeon & Rowan Bludgeon.

[Lock Jaw]

Sounded like he said "Harpin", but then corrected himself to "Harper" to me

[Mr. Nerfect]

First SmackDown I've watched in ages. What happened to Owens & Zayn?

[Lock Jaw]

There's Ruby Riot!

[ClockShot]

More chicks?

They overhire a few extra hands down on the farm?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Three of the nice girls on NXT turning to the darkside :(

[Savio]

Racist

[Evil Vito]

Ruby Riot as a heel. Interesting choice.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Where's Iconic?

[Savio]

Save them Lana!

[Evil Vito]

Poor Iconic Duo got passed up for a promotion again

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Note: These five chicks (Raw and SD debut) together probably equal James Ellsworth paycheck.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Find it very hard to care about new girls coming in when I don't care about the old girls.

[Lock Jaw]

I remember seeing Sarah Logan in the Mae Young Classic..... don't remember how she was.....

Liv is "ok" but not great

I like Ruby Riot I guess

[KIRA]

who the fuck is Sarah Logan

[Lock Jaw]

Liv Morgan very attractive, though

I'd say more than Mandy Rose. Sorry, ABT.

[ClockShot]

IT'S HAMMER TIME!

[Mr. Nerfect]

Shane doesn't care about Becky and Naomi getting slaughtered.

[KIRA]

Poor Iconic Duo got passed up for a promotion again

They are too good for the main roster

[ClockShot]

Girl with the ink can probably give the Undertaker a run for his money in the tattoo department.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Find it very hard to care about new girls coming in when I don't care about the old girls.

Still mad the entire WWE Universe loves the one and only goddess of WWE?

[Mr. Nerfect]

It's the Dynamic Dudes.

[KIRA]

ITS CHRISTMAS COME EARLY I couldnt pick a better team to see get stomped.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Still mad the entire WWE Universe loves the one and only goddess of WWE?

The crickets love her.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

who the fuck is Sarah Logan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Mary_Dobson

[Mr. Nerfect]

I hope Luke Harper performs a Fatality on Zack Ryder with his hammer in this match.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Sarah Logan is really hot. I dunno, it's just hard to feel enthused about more women just kicking around. After the Four Horsewomen match at WrestleMania, what is left for them?

[Emperor Smeat]

who the fuck is Sarah Logan

She was in the Mae Young Classic but had a different name in the indies.

[Evil Vito]

Ruby, Liv, and Sarah are such a random group. At least the Raw group has a shared connection with Mandy and Sonya being from the Tough Enough season that Paige judged.

[Emperor Smeat]

More chicks?

They overhire a few extra hands down on the farm?

Like around a third to almost 40% of the entire roster is women now counting NXT

[Lock Jaw]

Sarah Logan is really hot. I dunno, it's just hard to feel enthused about more women just kicking around. After the Four Horsewomen match at WrestleMania, what is left for them?

I know you hate all women, but I really want a women's show.

[Lock Jaw]

Badass theme/entrance

[Emperor Smeat]

Bludgeon Bros entrance and theme is pretty cool. They better smash someone with the hammers in this debut match.

[Bad News Gertner]

Love the entrance

[Mr. Nerfect]

Mandy Rose > Liv Morgan, by the way.

[Lock Jaw]

Bad rassling gear

[Evil Vito]

The entire SmackDown tag division is a collection of 80's movie sterotypes.

[ClockShot]

That's some lame ring attire.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Damn you, Vince...how DARE you play The Feels card?!

A0sSB6rkmrk

[rez]

those pants make Rowan's ass look big

[ClockShot]

Just imagine if Braun was back with Rowan and Harper....

[Bad News Gertner]

Eh, that was kind of flat

[Emperor Smeat]

Over/Under on WWE getting bored or break up the Bludgeon Bros for doomed singles run by next year's Mania.

[Bad News Gertner]

I'm already bored

[KIRA]

If the Ascension meant anything I wouldve loved to see them fight just 4 dudes beating the shit outta each other

[ClockShot]

Natalya crossing into Legion of Doom territory with those shoulder pads.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I know you hate all women, but I really want a women's show.

Haha, I don't hate women. I've said before a women's show is the way to go if you are featuring them.

[Evil Vito]

Bludgeon Brothers are pretty clearly a War Machine ripoff. Similar music, similar attire, beards, both guys are referred to by their last name, and they even did the same arm bump.

[Savio]

The Andre the Giant memorial battle royal winner didn't fair well tonight.

[Mr. Nerfect]

The match itself was everything it needed to be, but how many times have we seen Luke Harper been more interesting already? They're telling us it's new, but it's really not.

[KIRA]

Kitty Duvall is angry

[Mr. Nerfect]

"Her father, Ric Flair"
"My father, Kurt Angle"
"My brother, Shane"

[Mr. Nerfect]

Bludgeon Brothers are pretty clearly a War Machine ripoff. Similar music, similar attire, beards, both guys are referred to by their last name, and they even did the same arm bump.

Harper & Rowan have always had beards and hoss theme music, and were often referred to as just "Harper & Rowan." I'm pretty sure that was their original finishing move too. All that's really new is the attire and the name.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Have some Sarah Logan:

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[Mr. Nerfect]

Don't say Noidy doesn't love you.

[DAMN iNATOR]

"Her father, Ric Flair"
"My father, Kurt Angle"
"My brother, Shane"

"My son, Jason Jordan."
"My sister, Stephanie McMnahon."
"My brother-in-law Triple H."

[Evil Vito]

Harper & Rowan have always had beards and hoss theme music, and were often referred to as just "Harper & Rowan." I'm pretty sure that was their original finishing move too. All that's really new is the attire and the name.

The new gimmick is still very much inspired by War Machine. I don't mind this, because War Machine are good and I'm up for anything that gets Harper on TV.

I thought for sure they'd find a way to shunt them to Raw to be in the Wyatt Family again while this Shield reunion is going on. Even if this doesn't work out I'd rather they try something different than just sticking them in the same thing they've already done.

Harper should not suddenly be on good terms with Wyatt again.

[Black Widow]

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Toucan Sam pulled a Bruce Jenner.

[Evil Vito]

FUN FACT: Sarah Logan was at one point engaged to Mad Man Pondo who is 24 years her senior, quite literally twice as old as her.

[Mr. Nerfect]

AJ Styles blowjob here.

[Emperor Smeat]

With the rumor of Balor-Lesnar getting dropped for the Rumble and Heyman's post-match praise for Styles, could see the idea of WWE doing Lesnar-Styles II at the Rumble instead. They can easily come up with some half-assed excuse to have another cross-brand match besides the Rumble itself for the event.

[DAMN iNATOR]

The match itself was everything it needed to be, but how many times have we seen Luke Harper been more interesting already? They're telling us it's new, but it's really not.

Of course it is! They've got giant, meaningless Thor hammers now!

[Mr. Nerfect]

FUN FACT: Sarah Logan was at one point engaged to Mad Man Pondo who is 24 years her senior, quite literally twice as old as her.

Saw a photo of them together. She doesn't even look legal. Fucking gross.

[DAMN iNATOR]

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Toucan Sam pulled a Bruce Jenner.

Dafuq? :wtf:

[Black Widow]

AJ Styles blowjob here.You jealous that you dont get to blow him?

[Mr. Nerfect]

You jealous that you dont get to blow him?

I'm more of a reach-around sort of guy.

[Mr. Nerfect]

WWE promos are so awkward. AJ Styles is the most natural by far.

[Evil Vito]

Saw a photo of them together. She doesn't even look legal. Fucking gross.

Nope

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M813RmogEDc/maxresdefault.jpg

[DAMN iNATOR]

Pfft, Brock wouldn't even waste an F-5 on a chump like Jinder...maybe a suplex, but that's it.

[KIRA]

Hes right Texas sucks

[Mr. Nerfect]

Jinder Mahal's constant pointing is annoying. Does he do that all the time?

[DAMN iNATOR]

I'm more of a reach-around sort of guy.

I figured you were a Screech-Around guy. :shifty:

[Emperor Smeat]

Nice of Sami and Owens to be the only people on Smackdown to be appreciative of Rusev Day.

[rez]

Rusev was about to get some ass

[KIRA]

Nope

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M813RmogEDc/maxresdefault.jpg

That was deeply disturbing

[rez]

Hes right Texas sucks

except Austin

[DAMN iNATOR]

Hes right Texas sucks

Well, it is bass-ackwards as shit, I'll at least concede that much.

[KIRA]

Everyday is Rusev Day!

[DAMN iNATOR]

except Austin

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[KIRA]

except Austin

Eh yea Austin is a cool place

[rez]

Only thing that sucks about Austin are the Long Horns

[Lock Jaw]

Surprised no one mentioned AJ Styles calling out "Ginger".....

[DAMN iNATOR]

Eh yea Austin is a cool place

I always thought if I ever go there, the Alamo would be PrettyCool to check out.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Surprised no one mentioned AJ Styles calling out "Ginger".....

He actually said that? Thought that was just the sometimes hilarious captioning.

[rez]

I always thought if I ever go there, the Alamo would be PrettyCool to check out.

that's the same I've felt about Philadelphia. <3 to see the Statue of Liberty

[Mr. Nerfect]

The Usos are a lot more comfortable talking than I remember.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Hahaha, Charlotte's titantron is just her old one with her "Flair" logo pasted in.

[ClockShot]

ONE FALL!

[Mr. Nerfect]

Natalya is still really hot and one of the better wrestlers they have.

[DAMN iNATOR]

that's the same I've felt about Philadelphia. <3 to see the Statue of Liberty

Perhaps I should've read your post (:shifty:) but I meant TX in general. My mistake.

[Mr. Nerfect]

God I hate modern crowds.

[Lock Jaw]

He actually said that? Thought that was just the sometimes hilarious captioning.

Only once.....

[DAMN iNATOR]

ONE FALL!

They really ought to find a way to shorten that spiel and omit the "one fall" bit. No matter if the announcers make a pause or not, they should know stupid crowds are going to shout it anyway, why not find a way to make it so they can't?

[KIRA]

Just realized SD has had a good flow tonight

[DAMN iNATOR]

Only once.....

Quick, someone blend Hinder and Slater, let's see what we get!

[Mr. Nerfect]

I've liked the start to Nattie vs. Charlotte.

[Savio]

They really ought to find a way to shorten that spiel and omit the "one fall" bit. No matter if the announcers make a pause or not, they should know stupid crowds are going to shout it anyway, why not find a way to make it so they can't?

Every match should be 2/3 falls.

[Emperor Smeat]

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[DAMN iNATOR]

Hahaha, Charlotte's titantron is just her old one with her "Flair" logo pasted in.

At least they got rid of the 'tron that made her name look like it said 'HARLOT'.

[rez]

Perhaps I should've read your post (:shifty:) but I meant TX in general. My mistake.

Yeah..I went to the Alamo a couple years ago.

1. Really small (sure you've heard that)
2. Surrounded by city...completely. There's a Ripley's Believe it or not right across the street

[Emperor Smeat]

Unless an NXT invasion storyline is happening soon, WWE picked some really odd choices outside of Ruby for callups.

[Lock Jaw]

Ruby Riot's hair seems like it has grown a lot since I last saw her....... doesn't seem possible.....

[DAMN iNATOR]

Uh-oh...I smell possible Carmella cash-in opportunity incoming...actually probably good she didn't... would've probably been a waste of the briefcase unless those 3 just stepped aside and let the match happen.

[Lock Jaw]

Triple powerbomb her

OOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH

[Mr. Nerfect]

Would like it if these women had a matching aesthetic of some sort.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Yeah..I went to the Alamo a couple years ago.

1. Really small (sure you've heard that)
2. Surrounded by city...completely. There's a Ripley's Believe it or not right across the street

I heard a cat lives there too as like a way to greet tourists. Seems awesome. 😸

[KIRA]

Every womens team needs a pasty member of the group

[rez]

man... It's so good to see that Daffney has found work again. I thought she was dead

[Emperor Smeat]

Also just realized both groups of women debuting on the main rosters have the exact same breakdown.

1 Goth-like looking type, 1 blonde, and one brawler type

[Lock Jaw]

Seems "weird" to do the same storyline on both shows, unless they reveal that they are part of the "same" faction and this is leading to unifying the women roster and the women getting their own show.

[Mr. Nerfect]

If there were eight, maybe they could be building to a Four Horsewomen & Four Horsewomen vs. other girls match?

[Mr. Nerfect]

Seems just thrown at the wall though.

[Lock Jaw]

How anti-climactic would it be if they come back with Charlotte still down in the ring and then Carmella comes in to cash it in after a commercial break

[Mr. Nerfect]

They should just beat down Carmella too.

[Lock Jaw]

I hope they reveal that James Ellsworth and Emma are behind this all (and their releases were a work)

[Lock Jaw]

Someone sending a morse code telegraph while D-Bry was talking

[Mr. Nerfect]

Daniel Bryan teasing a heel turn.

[Lock Jaw]

Shining Stars are alive

[Evil Vito]

Oh look, Primo y Epico are back

[Mr. Nerfect]

Primo y Epico have just been chilling out.

[Mr. Nerfect]

No Dolph.

[Mr. Nerfect]

No Roode?

[Emperor Smeat]

Oh look, Primo y Epico are back

They must have some sort of dirt on Vince to have survived the recent batch of roster cuts.

[Evil Vito]

No Roode?

Roode was out there.

Hype Bros and Bludgeon Brothers weren't but Hype Bros have to sell their injuries and the Bludgeon Brothers weren't on SmackDown for the entirety of the "brand warfare" storyline

[Mr. Nerfect]

They must have some sort of dirt on Vince to have survived the recent batch of roster cuts.

I don't know if it's them or Carlos.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Or they just want some Puerto Ricans.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Oh look, Primo y Epico are back

Every time I see them, I think, "I'd trade them for Carlito on my screen any night.".

[Evil Vito]

Despite being very good wrestlers, I can't see myself caring about The Colons again unless Carlito joins them.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Despite being very good wrestlers, I can't see myself caring about The Colons again unless Carlito joins them.

Same, but at this point that's as likely as Mega Millions reaching $1+B again and the winner being struck twice by lightning on a perfectly sunny day at once and surviving it.

[Evil Vito]

Feel like even if Mike Kanellis avoided rehab and killed it in his first month or two on the main roster, he'd still be totally screwed from a career standpoint. His gimmick literally does not work without Maria there with him.

[Lock Jaw]

Colons back so they have another team to job to Bludgeon Bros

[Mr. Nerfect]

Hahaha, "Owens is a former Intercontinental and Universal Champion; Sami speaks French and Arabic."

[Mr. Nerfect]

I feel that putting all the guys in red/blue shirts really highlights the lack of faith the WWE has in the intelligence of their fans. Which may be justified.

[Lock Jaw]

Feel like even if Mike Kanellis avoided rehab and killed it in his first month or two on the main roster, he'd still be totally screwed from a career standpoint. His gimmick literally does not work without Maria there with him.

He's standing beside Sin Cara, so I just imagined him turning his love towards Sin Cara and trying to win him over with the #PowerOfLove. Starts wearing Sin Cara's "face" on the back of his jacket and on his pants, etc.......

[Mr. Nerfect]

Despite being very good wrestlers, I can't see myself caring about The Colons again unless Carlito joins them.

Love them -- especially Primo -- but yeah, they are dead as a team.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Feel like even if Mike Kanellis avoided rehab and killed it in his first month or two on the main roster, he'd still be totally screwed from a career standpoint. His gimmick literally does not work without Maria there with him.

I'm not so pessimistic. #GiveLoveAChance.

[rez]

Fashion Files looks good for next week

[slik]

Bludgeon Bros gear was good

[Mr. Nerfect]

It's something that gets Luke Harper away from the Ambrose gear. Now that Ambrose doesn't have it, of course.

[slik]

I'm kanefused about them doing the same gimmick/angle at the same time on RAW and SD


Paige/Ruby
Liv/Mandi
Deville/Logan

???

[DAMN iNATOR]

Fashion Files looks good for next week

"Do you want to play a game?" in the preview graphic makes me wonder if they'll slip some kind of jab at Trips in there.

[Mr. Nerfect]

People think the brand split allows people unique opportunities, but what it actually allows them to do is repeat the same angles on the each show with two separate employees.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Reading Epico's profile on Wikipedia is a bit sad. So much "reviving" and "reverting."

[DAMN iNATOR]

How'd Xavier get Foley's flannel jacket?

[Evil Vito]

Primo is in his 10th year on the main roster. By contrast, Carlito got fired during his 6th year.

[Emperor Smeat]

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[Emperor Smeat]

Seems the crowd didn't care for New Day's post-match artistic rendition of the two new women's groups beatings.

[Lock Jaw]

I miss Talking Smack................

[DAMN iNATOR]

UGHHHHHHHHHH @ tyrant piece of shit DB...:nono::n:

[Mr. Nerfect]

Bryan was awesome. Got no clue what's going through his brain.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Not a bad show, but I don't really feel amped after watching it either. It was just a way to spend two hours and procrastinate from my daily tasks.

[Evil Vito]

SmackDown continues to feel like way less of a slog than Raw

[slik]

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[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Hideo has been jobbed

[Evil Vito]

Thinking about it.....they've called up so many women now that I'm pretty positive their will be a Women's Royal Rumble.

[Ruien]

Where the hell is Peyton Royce..... is she bad or something?

[Mr. Nerfect]

She's not bad, but her strength isn't wrestling.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Hideo has been jobbed

What the hell? Already?

[Mr. Nerfect]

Thinking about it.....they've called up so many women now that I'm pretty positive their will be a Women's Royal Rumble.

They could very comfortably get up to 25 without these call-ups. And if they couldn't, then why do it?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

What the hell? Already?

No, but he's on 205Live. Might as well book his airplane back to Japan and give Meltzer an auto-orgasm.

[Tom Guycott]

There's Ruby Riot!

Why is this *exactly* the same angle as RAW? Is this what we're going to do now?

[Evil Vito]

They could very comfortably get up to 25 without these call-ups. And if they couldn't, then why do it?

If you assume the champs wouldn't be in:

Alicia Fox
Asuka
Bayley
Dana Brooke
Mickie James
Nia Jax
Sasha Banks
Becky Lynch
Carmella
Lana
Naomi
Natalya
Tamina

That's only 13 women on the active roster, one of whom being Lana who seldom wrestles. Paige's return and the 5 call ups bring it up to 19. You could have Nikki Bella or Lita or somebody else in that 20th spot.

I'm not saying I'm all that interested in a women's Rumble, but I could see it happening and these moves could be a prelude for it.

Personally I'd say the match would lose a bit of steam since there's a 100% chance Asuka would win so it would have an air of predictability over it, but still.

[Lock Jaw]

I dunno.... Asuka could lose a Royal Rumble and still not be pinned or submitted.

[Evil Vito]

Nah, I don't think they'd play that game with her. They could've had her get eliminated on Sunday via fuckery like what they did with Nia, but I think they actually want her to WIN every match.

Besides, she's clearly gonna be in the title picture come Mania especially if all of the Horsewomen are busy with the MMA Horsewomen.

[Droford]

Were definitely getting a 20 woman Royal Rumble match. No other reason to add 6 women now. I count 21 including the 2 champions.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

They have more if you include NXT and Mae Youngers. 30 is doable.

[Droford]

20 will only take about 1/2 hour I can't see them investing 45 minutes into it for 30

[Helmsphere]

I dunno.... Asuka could lose a Royal Rumble and still not be pinned or submitted.

Technically Eva Marie got a victory over Asuka this way in NXT

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

House shows are pretty much non-canon unless a title change occurs. Also it was a tag team match and I can't get results on it if Eva pinned the other partner.

[Helmsphere]

House shows are pretty much non-canon unless a title change occurs. Also it was a tag team match and I can't get results on it if Eva pinned the other partner.

Actually was referring to a televised NXT Women's Battle Royal, which was to determine a top contender to Bayley's Title. I believe it was like a few weeks after Bayley defeated Nia Jax at Takeover:London.

Eva Marie ended up tossing Asuka out to win a title shot.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Easy to confuse them but the winner of that battle royal was the Princess of Staten Island, Carmella. Battle Royals don't count in records.

[Helmsphere]

Easy to confuse them but the winner of that battle royal was the Princess of Staten Island, Carmella. Battle Royals don't count in records.

You are right now that I think about it. I think I got confused because Eva Marie still ended up getting a title shot somehow.

[Fignuts]

Pretty dumb that they put three women together that have nothing in common and no apparent reason to team up, on both shows, no less.

Was actually looking forward to a few of them developing more in NXT.

[Mr. Nerfect]

If you assume the champs wouldn't be in:

Alicia Fox
Asuka
Bayley
Dana Brooke
Mickie James
Nia Jax
Sasha Banks
Becky Lynch
Carmella
Lana
Naomi
Natalya
Tamina

That's only 13 women on the active roster, one of whom being Lana who seldom wrestles. Paige's return and the 5 call ups bring it up to 19. You could have Nikki Bella or Lita or somebody else in that 20th spot.

I'm not saying I'm all that interested in a women's Rumble, but I could see it happening and these moves could be a prelude for it.

Personally I'd say the match would lose a bit of steam since there's a 100% chance Asuka would win so it would have an air of predictability over it, but still.

I set out a random one one day and got up to 25 quite comfortably. I had Beth Phoenix, Molly Holly and Victoria in as surprises. I also gave Sara Amato a spot as a nice little thank you for her training work. It's very easy to fill the spots.

I think it would have a certain interest edge over a male Rumble, since they've never done it before and you know they have to go elsewhere for talent. That being said, I think two Rumbles on one show is a bit much. Just let them have their own way of developing contenders, or do a Women's Rumble at a different time of the year.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Easy to confuse them but the winner of that battle royal was the Princess of Staten Island, Carmella. Battle Royals don't count in records.

They don't, but they should. Especially if people see them and then associate that person with losing a match.

[DAMN iNATOR]

20 will only take about 1/2 hour I can't see them investing 45 minutes into it for 30

Why the fuck not?

[Crimson]

Pretty dumb that they put three women together that have nothing in common and no apparent reason to team up, on both shows, no less.

Was actually looking forward to a few of them developing more in NXT.

Agree, and if they needed to bring some up it would be cool if they paired Riot and another dark haired girl with Paige to at least have a little goth stable.

[Cool King]

• As someone who doesn't watch NXT, all the call-ups are new to me, but I'm "meh" towards them at the moment but as they've just debuted, I'm obviously going to give them time to grow on me. Or at least try to grow on me.

However, watching three women, one white as a sheet, one blonde and a brawling brunette attacking women backstage and in the ring, just reminded me of last night when I watched three women, one white as a sheet, one blonde and a brawling brunette attack women backstage and in the ring,

But seriously, it's quite obvious that the Raw trio and the SmackDown trio are all going to meet and then have a match against each other. They'll meet at Royal Rumble and then face each other at WrestleMania. Something like that.

• I like The Bludgeon Brothers.

Good music, good entrance, good attire, it's all good.

I just hope they don't go the way of The Ascension and end up being a comedy duo by this time next year.

[Cool King]

I also made the mistake of looking up Sarah Logan and I found out that she's 24 and it just bummed me out and made me feel old.

So I'm going to avoid looking up Liv Morgan, ,<s>Daffney</s> Ruby Riot, Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Why the fuck not?

Don't know why you're angry, but it would basically make the show one big Rumble. People might get a bit cagey with that. Rumbles themselves haven't been particularly stellar recently anyway.

[Anybody Thrilla]

I saw Mad Man Pondo at a Wendy's in Peoria after a Gathering of the Juggalos once. Sarah Logan was probably around ten years old at the time. I wonder if they knew each other yet?

[Mr. Nerfect]

I don't know whether to laugh or cry at that joke, Thrilla.

[Simple Fan]

Really think that these NXT call ips are kind of odd. Paige's group should have Riot and Logan with her in my opinion. Many Rose and Liv Morgan just don't look like they fit in those groups. Don't know the other girl.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Really think that these NXT call ips are kind of odd. Paige's group should have Riot and Logan with her in my opinion. Many Rose and Liv Morgan just don't look like they fit in those groups. Don't know the other girl.

I think the idea is that the blonde rookies get to blend in with the girls who can wrestle a bit better. I can't even remember, legit, who the third person in Paige's group is.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville

[Mr. Nerfect]

Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville

Sonya Deville was the one I had trouble remembering.

[Simple Fan]

Kind of feels like female Nexus type deal if they're connected.