WWE RAW 10/12 feat. Ru Ru's New Day of Lana Bashing?, Big Show's quest to squash someone, & The BOSS

[Emperor Smeat]

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If you were anybody besides Kane, Brock Lesnar or The New Day, last Monday’s Raw was a rough outing. John Cena won, but got beat up. Same for The Dudley Boyz, while Dolph Ziggler didn’t even get to compete before he got taken out of the equation. And Summer Rae? Well, we’ll get to her. From Superstars and Divas looking strong on the road to “Hell,” to those who feel like they’re already burned, here’s what WWE.com predicts for Monday’s Raw.

Summer Rae officially asked to be The Bulgarian Bride, but Rusev clearly had plans of his own. Now that The Bulgarian Brute is officially betrothed to Lana, who once led him to U.S. Championship glory, will his pursuit of another title get off on a positive note? And how will Summer Rae respond to the shocking reunion of her "Ru-Ru" and The Ravishing Russian?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RAW: It's <a href="https://twitter.com/WWENXT">@WWENXT</a> for people who love dull promos, endless replays, meaningless matches and <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelCole">@MichaelCole</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RAWTonight?src=hash">#RAWTonight</a></p>&mdash; WWE Creative Humor (@WWECreative_ish) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWECreative_ish/status/653644574452240384">October 12, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Wonder how happy Lana was receiving her engagement fish.
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[Shisen Kopf]

Is this an OFFICIAL thread?

[The CyNick]

Should be a fun show. Looking forward to it.

[Tammy]

I can't wait to watch RAW with my on-again, off-again boyfriend owenbrown! We are officially dating! :love::heart::love::heart:

[Bad News Gertner]

That is so exciting!

[Mercenary]

I hope Owen gives Tammy a big Tuna

[ClockShot]

THE BOSS?!


We talking Bruce Springsteen or Vinnie Mac showing up tonight?

[Droford]

Save Springsteen for singing born in the USA when Lana reveals at the wedding she's not really from Russia

[Mercenary]

THE BOSS?!


We talking Bruce Springsteen or Vinnie Mac showing up tonight?


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[Ruien]

WOOOO Raw. Going to watch this from the start again! Last week had a wonderful first 40 minutes.

[Mercenary]

HHH is late? Not a good boss

[Droford]

Wanna see Orton vs Bobey Roode

[Poit]

"Clap for the greatest thing going in all of WWE"

Pretty accurate.

[Dark One]

Orton's opinion of New Day's theme has changed.

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[Droford]

10 man super mega ultra match Playas

[Emperor Smeat]

Are they booing John Cena's name or the New Day's taunt of Cena?

[Dark One]

Xavier Woods channeling the Holy Spirit of Justin Roberts.


JYYYYYYYEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHNNN CEEENA

[Droford]

Ooh noooo

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol:

[Dark One]

Orton trying hard not to grin, aaaand he failed.

[Dark One]

"I haven't even said it yet!"

[Dark One]

You know, maybe New Day is on something.

Corporate Kane is clearly believing in the power of positivity, and he's been pretty great.

[Droford]

Don't get why it's not 6 man in hell in a Cell

[Droford]

2 commercials?

[Emperor Smeat]

Ref not a fan of the New Day if he's allowing that blatant disrespect of tag etiquette by Ambrose.

[OssMan]

Two commercial breaks so far in this opening match of Wwfraw

[Mr. Nerfect]

Another fucking opening promo segment.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Owenbrown would mark the fuck out if Ambrose got the pin.

[The CyNick]

Another fucking opening promo segment.

I liked RAW back int he Attitude Era when they started off with a promo instead of a promo like they do today. It really bothers me.

[The CyNick]

Orton pinned by Kofi. Its over for Randy in terms of ever being over again.

[Dark One]

And the actual tag team won, so people can shut up about that.

[DAMN iNATOR]

LOL, "OH NO...how will ________ and ________ ever get along vs. __________ in the build to (PPV)?!" :roll:

[The CyNick]

LOL, "OH NO...how will ________ and ________ ever get along vs. __________ in the build to (PPV)?!" :roll:

Yeah I liked it back in the Attitde Era when they did that same angle with HBK and Austin. But I hate it here.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Yeah I liked it back in the Attitde Era when they did that same angle with HBK and Austin. But I hate it here.

Fair point, but it's not so much comparing it to an angle from the Attitude Era as it is that they've just done it to fucking death since then.

[The CyNick]

Good opener to the show. Continues to build up New Day and gives Ambrose and Orton something new to do (each other).

[The CyNick]

Fair point, but it's not so much comparing it to an angle from the Attitude Era as it is that they've just done it to fucking death since then.

Its been done in sports entertainment since the beginning.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I'm not sure if I love Kofi and Big E beating Ambrose & Orton. They're the Tag Team Champions, so they could have lost here and boosted Ambrose & Orton, who are a new team that could use the build. This seems silly to me.

[DAMN iNATOR]

@CyNick: Exactly. It just smacks of not being creative enough to come up with anything else and really highlights WWE's biggest problem in trying to bring a compelling product to viewers.

[OssMan]

Good thing they are showing a promo fot brock lesnar at hell in an cell

[DAMN iNATOR]

Oh, yay...piss break time.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Comedy Kane is just what the WWE needs to battle this ratings slump. I don't know about you guys, but I think Kane had something to do with The Authority being late...

[Dark One]

Oh shit, a singles match.

[The CyNick]

@CyNick: Exactly. It just smacks of not being creative enough to come up with anything else and really highlights WWE's biggest problem in trying to bring a compelling product to viewers.

I say the same thing about every comic book movie that uses the idea of the vigilante superhero against the evil criminal. Its gets so boring. I hate every movie like that. To prove it, I make sure to get tickets for every opening night, its my way of being complicated.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I'm glad the WWE had Kofi pin Orton clean, given that they're hot young babyfaces on the rise.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Comedy Kane is just what the WWE needs to battle this ratings slump. I don't know about you guys, but I think Kane had something to do with The Authority being late...

Maybe he moonlights working for Southwest Airlines?

[The CyNick]

Comedy Kane is just what the WWE needs to battle this ratings slump. I don't know about you guys, but I think Kane had something to do with The Authority being late...

If its so painfully obvious, you should just stop watching now!

[The CyNick]

Another good promo for Taker-Lesnar. Good to see them continuing to put time into building up a big blowoff and making it have that big fight feel.

[DAMN iNATOR]

I say the same thing about every comic book movie that uses the idea of the vigilante superhero against the evil criminal. Its gets so boring. I hate every movie like that. To prove it, I make sure to get tickets for every opening night, its my way of being complicated.

Yeah, today's superhero movies could really learn a lot from the Batman movies of the '80s and '90s, and even the 2000s one with Heath Ledger arguably playing the best Joker character of all-time.

[Dark One]

There is too much hipster ironic snark in here for me. ABANDON THREAD.

[Poit]

How many "we want Sasha" chants will we get in this match?

[The CyNick]

Interesting to see all these mainstream publications paying attention to the NXT show. Demonstrates the reach of the WWE Network. Also good to see them putting over the idea of females headlining. And nice pop from the crowd.

[Poit]

"They made history because of their gender, they put on a classic because of their talent."

That's... a surprisingly good line from JBL.

[The CyNick]

Yeah, today's superhero movies could really learn a lot from the Batman movies of the '80s and '90s, and even the 2000s one with Heath Ledger arguably playing the best Joker character of all-time.

I agree, a great actor makes the biggest difference. Writing is secondary.

[The CyNick]

Nikki wears the fuck out of a wrestling outfit.

[Jazzy Foot]

Gosh Naomi's ugly.

[el bobbo]

CMON NIKKKIIII!!!!

[DAMN iNATOR]

Gosh Naomi's ugly.

You ain't lyin'.

[The CyNick]

Solid match. Excellent booking.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Can't believe they actually gave Brie a mic during that match just so Sasha could shut her the hell up...WTF?!

[The CyNick]

Can't believe they actually gave Brie a mic during that match just so Sasha could shut her the hell up...WTF?!

Im guessing the idea is to make Sasha a babyface at some point. Brie is a heel. Should be shut up.

[Emperor Smeat]

Going to guess Kofi vs Cena for the US Open match tonight. Cena's already faced two of them in a row and has a feud of sorts with them right now.

[Droford]

Lol payday plug

[The CyNick]

Everyone listen to how Cena works a crowd into a frenzy.

Let's see who on the roster is close to that. So far its New Day, and they are getting pushed.

[The CyNick]

Going to guess Kofi vs Cena for the US Open match tonight. Cena's already faced two of them in a row and has a feud of sorts with them right now.

Seems to make sense.

[Poit]

Going to guess Kofi vs Cena for the US Open match tonight. Cena's already faced two of them in a row and has a feud of sorts with them right now.

But Kofi already had a match tonight! How can he possibly win a second one?

[DAMN iNATOR]

"HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE THIS WEEK BEFORE CENA RETAINS VIA A DESPERATION A.A. OUTTA NOWHERE?!"

[The CyNick]

But Kofi already had a match tonight! How can he possibly win a second one?

True. Should be the one who didnt wrestle.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Going to guess Kofi vs Cena for the US Open match tonight. Cena's already faced two of them in a row and has a feud of sorts with them right now.

I think it'll be Xavier Woods.

[The CyNick]

"HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE THIS WEEK BEFORE CENA RETAINS VIA A DESPERATION A.A. OUTTA NOWHERE?!"

Similar timing to Stunner out of nowhere.

[Emperor Smeat]

But Kofi already had a match tonight! How can he possibly win a second one?

From the Power of Positivity running through his veins.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Dolph wearing a Kent State Wrestling hoodie...sorta cool, I guess.

[slik]

Dolph is here to show the world

[The CyNick]

Should be a great match.

[KIRA]

this will be good.

[Emperor Smeat]

Well that was odd.

[The CyNick]

hahaha that was great

[Corndad]

Haha haha that was awesome

[The CyNick]

Cena thinking on his feet and being aware of the audience. Another of the many reasons why Cena is still king of the mountain.

[GD]

Kofi pinning Orton brings tears to my eyes.

[The CyNick]

Too bad nobody chants for Ziggler.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Did Cena steal that clothesline from Luke Harper?

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Every time <a href="https://twitter.com/ByronSaxton">@ByronSaxton</a> opens his mouth we just expect him to shout &quot;I'm here too!&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RAWTonight?src=hash">#RAWTonight</a></p>&mdash; WWE Creative Humor (@WWECreative_ish) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWECreative_ish/status/653741609473998848">October 13, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[The CyNick]

Great nearfall

[The CyNick]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Every time <a href="https://twitter.com/ByronSaxton">@ByronSaxton</a> opens his mouth we just expect him to shout &quot;I'm here too!&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RAWTonight?src=hash">#RAWTonight</a></p>&mdash; WWE Creative Humor (@WWECreative_ish) <a href="https://twitter.com/WWECreative_ish/status/653741609473998848">October 13, 2015</a></blockquote>
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I remember when Michael Cole used to get abused by the Internet.

[The CyNick]

Great nearfall

again

[DAMN iNATOR]

I remember when Michael Cole used to get abused by the Internet.

Still does when he deserves it.

[Poit]

"HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE THIS WEEK BEFORE CENA RETAINS VIA A DESPERATION A.A. OUTTA NOWHERE?!"

And... time.

[The CyNick]

Good business that

I guess Ziggler is done though

[slik]

Booooooo

[DAMN iNATOR]

~13 days till we all finally get a much needed break from Cena for a while...

[KIRA]

That was fun

[The CyNick]

~13 days till we all finally get a much needed break from Cena for a while...

Yeah I'm sick and tired of his awesome matches and being the most over guy on the show.

[The CyNick]

That was fun

it was!

[DAMN iNATOR]

Yeah I'm sick and tired of his awesome matches and being the most over guy on the show.

He's a great worker, but he hardly ever takes any time for himself. He NEEDS the upcoming time off. Besides, his U.S. title open challenges are so formulaic...anybody that doesn't see the eventual desperation A.A. in a 20-25 minute match followed by Cena getting the pin is either not a wrestling fan or hasn't watched in quite a while.

[The CyNick]

more good booking

[DAMN iNATOR]

ANOTHER tag match?! UGH...well, at least Cesaro's in it, so that's cool.

[The CyNick]

ANOTHER tag match?! UGH...well, at least Cesaro's in it, so that's cool.

tag matches on TV generally serve to continue singles programs without giving away the singles matches

[Droford]

All 4 of these guys should be a Euro Stable

[The CyNick]

All 4 of these guys should be a Euro Stable

Euro curtain call

[DAMN iNATOR]

All 4 of these guys should be a Euro Stable

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"The United Kingdom" from WWE '12.

[The CyNick]

Roman with a nice reaction

[Droford]

Roman..reigns..the guy eith..the wettest hair

[Triple A]

I feel really bad for Roman Reigns... like he is "doing his best"... but is mad boring...

[Dark One]

Popping back in just to say that I wish Chicago had chanted "CENA SUCKS" during the Roman promo instead of WHAT?

[Droford]

Remember your lines Roman

[Triple A]

this sucks

[Dark One]

SWIM ROMAN SWIM

[The CyNick]

Wyatts going to get a good pop

[Dark One]

"WE WANT SASHA"

[OssMan]

What the fuck is ramon reigns saying

This aint boring baby this is real life

[Dark One]

Pleasantly surprised by the lack of CM PUNK chants.

[Emperor Smeat]

I feel really bad for Roman Reigns... like he is "doing his best"... but is mad boring...

Just needs some real direction besides beating up Bray. Start of the feud was interesting with the family stuff but its been dragging on for way too long now.

[The CyNick]

Pleasantly surprised by the lack of CM PUNK chants.

Even Chicago finally realized he's a douche

[The CyNick]

Just needs some real direction besides beating up Bray. Start of the feud was interesting with the family stuff but its been dragging on for way too long now.

Its actually just Roman sucks at promos. Its the reason hes not champion right now. Another one of these guys with massive holes in his game.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Its actually just Roman sucks at promos. Its the reason hes not champion right now. Another one of these guys with massive holes in his game.

BELIEVE...THAT! :shifty:

[Droford]

Random Ambrose

[Emperor Smeat]

Pleasantly surprised by the lack of CM PUNK chants.

Crowd's been more quieter than usual tonight. Probably because they realized he's not coming back and the Cubs game tonight only ended a little while ago.

[Dark One]

Riveting.

[Heyman]

Bring back Val Venis.

[DAMN iNATOR]

LOL "Husky Harris" chants...fucking REALLY?!

[The CyNick]

segment would have been better without the promos

[Dark One]

I assume this segment is exactly what every creative meeting is like.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Well that backstage segment was pretty amusing, I'll give them that much.

[Dark One]

FEED ME CURE. FEED ME ALL THE DRUGS.

[Dark One]

THAT WILL TEACH YOU TO LET NEWS OF YOUR ENGAGEMENT OUT AND FUCK UP OUR STORYLINE

[Poit]

Hey, wait. Was that the first time Rusev was pinned on Raw?

[Emperor Smeat]

Maybe its just the way the chant sounds in general but a lot of times that "Feed Me More" chant sounds like its being pipped in. Sounds almost the same every time.

[Poit]

"I could have done this in the back, privately"

[KIRA]

RU Ru?

[KIRA]

Rusev going to jobber city for this

[Dark One]

Can't blame Rusev. He downgraded from hot Lana to Derp Lana and back to hot Lana again.

[The CyNick]

to be fair to WWE they are both dopes for announcing it

[Emperor Smeat]

Summer's just upset that she didn't get the engagement fish from Ru Ru.

[KIRA]

I was under the impression that the WWE wanted to build Kalisto up as the second coming of Rey.

[Dark One]

R.I.P. Kalisto.

[The CyNick]

sloppy match

[KIRA]

The WWE's Idea of a revolution in womens wrestling(at least on the RAW side) 2 womens matches a night.

[Poit]

Let's go Brie!

:|

[Dark One]

WE WANT SASHA

[Dark One]

Pleasantly surprised by the lack of CM PUNK chants.

God damn it.

[Dark One]

Is this the same video package again? Jesus.

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: New Day goofing around Big Show

[Poit]

Corporate Kane being banned from the main event means that Demon Kane is clearly going to be Seth's opponent, right?

[DAMN iNATOR]

Dollars to donuts, if Seth's opponent isn't going to be Corporate Kane, it'll be DEMON KANE.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Corporate Kane being banned from the main event means that Demon Kane is clearly going to be Seth's opponent, right?

That's what I figure.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Good to see Michaels and Flair will be there to class up the joint next week. :y::D

[Emperor Smeat]

WWE should throw a curveball and have The BOINSPIRATIONAL Bo Dallas show up.

[Dark One]

WHAT A SHOCKER, COLE.

[OssMan]

Kane's pyro cans on the turnbuckles... he will win

[dronepool]

Jack Swagger still works in WWE? O.o

[Poit]

Kane's pyro cans on the turnbuckles... he will win

Or lose, but get the "upper hand" after the match.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Kane's pyro cans on the turnbuckles... he will win

Or he'll get the upper hand to end the show.

[DAMN iNATOR]

I see Poit and I are on the same page with the main event tonight. :y:

[Emperor Smeat]

This all-out brawl has been way more entertaining than the match itself so far

[DAMN iNATOR]

That was actually a fun way to end the show tonight, IMO.

[DAMN iNATOR]

This all-out brawl has been way more entertaining than the match itself so far

For sure, although the match was pretty solid for a shorter match.

[Rammsteinmad]

Cena thinking on his feet and being aware of the audience. Another of the many reasons why Cena is still king of the mountain.

True.

BUT if someone like Dolph suddenly grabbed a mic during a match and did that, he'd probably get so much heat for it.

[Rammsteinmad]

I'm just glad we had a Cesaro sighting today! Not only was he made out to be an unstoppable beast, but he didn't get pinned!!!

[#1-norm-fan]

OMG THE CHAMPION WAS PINNED WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR SUNDAY, ETC. ETC.???

[#1-norm-fan]

tag matches on TV generally serve to continue singles programs without giving away the singles matches

*Kane vs Seth Rollins happens one hour later*

[The CyNick]

*Kane vs Seth Rollins happens one hour later*

Well which do you prefer?

[DAMN iNATOR]

OMG THE CHAMPION WAS PINNED WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR SUNDAY, ETC. ETC.???

* A week from Sunday. (Sorry, I'm sure you probably know that, but I couldn't help myself.)

[#1-norm-fan]

Well which do you prefer?

I guess the tag match.

I mean, if it's not just between those two options, I'd prefer they were actually creative enough to build heat without having guys face each other constantly and then try to act like it's a big deal when they do it again on PPV... but yeah.

[Innovator]

I miss the days of huge tag teams matches main eventing PPVs in order to prolong feuds

[XL]

Can't wait for next week's "Legend Panel"!!

[Innovator]

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[The CyNick]

I guess the tag match.

I mean, if it's not just between those two options, I'd prefer they were actually creative enough to build heat without having guys face each other constantly and then try to act like it's a big deal when they do it again on PPV... but yeah.

Yeah it depends.

I think they want to put Rollins in a fight where he will go over clean but they also want to make people think Kane will win. Then when Rollins does win it seems like a big deal. Trouble is Kane isn't the most credible challenger these days. But at the same time, how many vets do they have that Rollins can work with. Jericho would be nice in that spot.

[Rammsteinmad]

I'm annoyed how everyone is scared of Demon Kane. Because Demon Kane hasn't really been a monsterous threat since like, 2004 perhaps.

[The CyNick]

I'm annoyed how everyone is scared of Demon Kane. Because Demon Kane hasn't really been a monsterous threat since like, 2004 perhaps.

Definitely one of those angles where you have to suspend disbelief. They sorta tried to tie everything together with the mask. Mask = Demon Kane = Unstoppable for a couple months.

[XL]

So Seth just needs to pull the mask off?

[The CyNick]

So Seth just needs to pull the mask off?

Well i mean that's the whole storyline right? Kane stole the mask from Steph and that allows him to turn into the monster.

I could see the mask playing into the matches down the line.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I liked it when Paige won the Payday Most Unconventional Superstar Award. I just wish she had put it over more, and maybe reference how she was the first NXT Women's Champion and now the first Payday Unconventional Superstar. She could be the woman of firsts in WWE. Then she could laugh it off, so no one thinks she's too serious.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Reigns vs. Strowman was a great choice for a brawl in Chicago. It may not be the viewers' cup of tea, but putting it in front of a hot crowd like that was definitely a good way to promote these guys. I only wish Reigns got a bit longer to explain his motivations.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I think The Dudleys should have put The Ascension over so that they can have fresh challengers once they win the Tag Titles at Hell in a Cell.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Cesaro looked pretty good in the ring, but he still lacks any sort of personality or connection to the crowd. He was trying too hard to look like a bad-ass in there with Sheamus. He shouldn't be trying to grab the brass ring like that. More guys need to grab the brass ring, but only when they are scripted to. Neville getting beat so quick is good for him, because people will eventually feel sorry for Neville. Maybe they will bring back the Cruiserweight Division for guys like Neville and Stardust?

[Mr. Nerfect]

Brie Bella got the win in her tag team match! Drama! More contenders is just what the division needs.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I really think they should have put Rusev over Ryback and Kalisto over Kevin Owens. Set up those title matches, boys! At least they got it right in the Divas match and main event.

[#1-norm-fan]

I love Noid.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I love Noid.

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Love you too, baby.

[Mr. Nerfect]

The great thing about Kane beating Seth Rollins clean is that it keeps Rollins a heel. You can't have him getting too much sympathy against a monster. Now people think he's weak, so they're going to boo him. Now people think Kane is DEFINITELY going to be winning the WWE Championship at Hell in a Cell, and when he doesn't, they will be SURPRISED. Brilliant move right there.

[Damian Rey]

Noid might be the sexiest man alive right now.

[#1-norm-fan]

I have the ruggedly manly trait of having won a REAL figh recently though so, I don't know. Noid's a close second maybe.

[Shadrick]

The great thing about Kane beating Seth Rollins clean is that it keeps Rollins a heel. You can't have him getting too much sympathy against a monster. Now people think he's weak, so they're going to boo him. Now people think Kane is DEFINITELY going to be winning the WWE Championship at Hell in a Cell, and when he doesn't, they will be SURPRISED. Brilliant move right there.

So in essence "HE JUST PINNED THE CHAMPION, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR THE PPV?" is supposed to actually be a selling point this time?

[The CyNick]

The great thing about Kane beating Seth Rollins clean is that it keeps Rollins a heel. You can't have him getting too much sympathy against a monster. Now people think he's weak, so they're going to boo him. Now people think Kane is DEFINITELY going to be winning the WWE Championship at Hell in a Cell, and when he doesn't, they will be SURPRISED. Brilliant move right there.

Agreed. It's a good way to build up a challenger. I would expect Rollins to win the blowoff and establish his dominance. I mean it would be silly to have a challenger pinned by the champion before a big title fight, right?

[The CyNick]

Cesaro looked pretty good in the ring, but he still lacks any sort of personality or connection to the crowd. He was trying too hard to look like a bad-ass in there with Sheamus. He shouldn't be trying to grab the brass ring like that. More guys need to grab the brass ring, but only when they are scripted to. Neville getting beat so quick is good for him, because people will eventually feel sorry for Neville. Maybe they will bring back the Cruiserweight Division for guys like Neville and Stardust?

Sounds like you would prefer to see a bunch of matches where nobody ever loses. Maybe constant DQs would appeal to you. Ahhh you would probably just complain about that too. Can't win sometimes.

[The CyNick]

Reigns vs. Strowman was a great choice for a brawl in Chicago. It may not be the viewers' cup of tea, but putting it in front of a hot crowd like that was definitely a good way to promote these guys. I only wish Reigns got a bit longer to explain his motivations.

I agree with the level of sarcasm in this post.

[The CyNick]

I liked it when Paige won the Payday Most Unconventional Superstar Award. I just wish she had put it over more, and maybe reference how she was the first NXT Women's Champion and now the first Payday Unconventional Superstar. She could be the woman of firsts in WWE. Then she could laugh it off, so no one thinks she's too serious.

Not a fan of money, eh?

[XL]

Reigns vs. Strowman was a great choice for a brawl in Chicago. It may not be the viewers' cup of tea, but putting it in front of a hot crowd like that was definitely a good way to promote these guys. I only wish Reigns got a bit longer to explain his motivations.

:lol:

[#1-norm-fan]

Agreed. It's a good way to build up a challenger. I would expect Rollins to win the blowoff and establish his dominance. I mean it would be silly to have a challenger pinned by the champion before a big title fight, right?

It would be silly to have the match happen period but that didn't stop them. lol

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

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Love you too, baby.

Master of coin. Master of book.

[DAMN iNATOR]

HAHA, that does look like the kind of photo you'd find on the back sleeve of a hardcover book with all the "About The Author" bio stuff. :lol:

[The CyNick]

It would be silly to have the match happen period but that didn't stop them. lol

Normally I would agree. But it's a case by case thing

In this case I feel like the story is Rollins keeps escaping Kane, so he took advantage of a situation. On top of that, Kane to me is a cold challenger even though the storyline is fun. So in that case you need to heat up the challenger. I think the end of this is Rollins beating Kane multiple times (I see it ending in an ambulance match either on RAW or at Survivor Series), so nobody will remember the previous non title matches.

[Corkscrewed]

I think CyNick vs Noid is the feud of the year.

[Simple Fan]

owenbrown vs socks is going to be hard to beat.

[Shadrick]

Fan Vs Norman Smiley was feud of the year

[#1-norm-fan]

Nah. Too one-sided.

I'm with Simple Fan on this one. Owen vs Tammy. Shit's white hot.

[The CyNick]

I think CyNick vs Noid is the feud of the year.

I'm just thankful to be mentioned in the same breath as poster the caliber of Noid.