08-26-2022, 11:11 PM | #1 |
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What would get you watching WWE?
Aimed mainly at the non WWE watchers, is there an event or person you would tune in for?
I have been listening to Foleys pod and ended up YouTubing some Rock N Sock connection which reinforced for me I would tune in for a Rock storyline. I did try Smackdown tonight but just didn’t care and couldn’t get into it. So seems like from a WWE pov my next period where I would watch could be the fabled Reigns and Rock program for Mania. What would get you watching? |
08-26-2022, 11:22 PM | #2 |
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HLA
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08-27-2022, 12:05 AM | #3 |
Blander Than Ever
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08-27-2022, 12:22 AM | #4 |
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A time machine
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08-27-2022, 12:30 AM | #5 | |
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08-27-2022, 01:03 AM | #6 |
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A better drug policy.
Like… “You guys need to do more drugs. You’re all too soft.” |
08-27-2022, 01:14 AM | #7 |
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You joke but I believe that. Wrestling without steroids is like the WNBA. Sure they've got the fundamentals but no one watches for that
And don't get me started on the lack of cocaine |
08-27-2022, 01:15 AM | #8 |
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Gassed up coke heads is 80% of all the great wrestling in the last 50 years
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08-27-2022, 01:18 AM | #9 |
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That was only a joke in the presentation.
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08-27-2022, 03:05 AM | #10 |
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There’s definitely something missing from wrestling that is a bunch of normal-looking dudes doing acrobatics. It’s got a much narrower scope. You’re watching for that particular thing which only ticks certain boxes.
WWE has gotten some views out of me from just being more sensible than AEW lately. How terrible it is coupled with how much denial there is around that has eased up my cynicism about WWE. Triple H taking over creative has wiped away a few potential issues there too. But there’s been so much damage over the years. I’m still wrestling obsessed but with nowhere to channel it but the past. Honestly, if WWE just keeps it simple and cohesive, they will probably start reaping the rewards from me by default. I’m half-way looking forward to Clash at the Castle. |
08-27-2022, 08:34 AM | #11 |
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Some big names from AEW to jump? Although I only watched Cody at Wrestlemania and the following RAW via clips.
A new mega star? I don’t know. I just don’t like it. It stinks. |
08-27-2022, 10:01 AM | #12 |
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A more mature product. Not attitude era bollocks but actual television an adult won’t feel embarrassed watching. I’d say there’s a meaty middle in 97 before Bret left that encapsulates a lot of what I’m talking about but minus some of the dreck.
And the thing is a more mature product can be PG. |
08-27-2022, 10:16 AM | #13 |
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Bret is mature in that he helps young people take naps like old people.
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08-27-2022, 10:19 AM | #14 |
In His hands...
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I dunno honestly though......
Less predictable shit. I know there are "so many stories" in wrasslin, but that doesn't mean the story is played out the same way 100% of the time. Truthfully don't even care about that shit anyway, as it has all become the same tired shit. It's about time for Roman to evolve his character to the next level, whatever that is. New faces too I think. WALTER is a good start. I'll watch Clash at the Castle because family comes to watch..... and hopefully I'm surprised. Camera work. Nothing more needs said here. |
08-27-2022, 12:40 PM | #15 | |
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08-27-2022, 12:41 PM | #16 |
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Braun eventually comes back with the other people that got released for no reason.
Squashes Roman Reigns within 5 minutes and becomes champion. Like they should have done the first time. |
08-27-2022, 12:44 PM | #17 |
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08-27-2022, 12:51 PM | #18 |
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“We’re gonna fix WWE with a lethal dose of CYN!”
*Turns around in chair* |
08-27-2022, 01:18 PM | #19 |
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Braun Strowman should win the 24/7 Title and try and use that as a bargaining chip with Adam Pearce to get his job back.
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08-27-2022, 01:19 PM | #20 |
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Braun Strowman, EC3, Austin Aries and Killian Dain as this faction of dudebros who are mad they can’t get hired because of reverse discrimination. Wrestling is no place for jacked white dudes anymore.
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08-27-2022, 01:21 PM | #21 |
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“Now you have to be a woman, person of color — which sounds racist — or have talent to make it in this industry.”
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08-27-2022, 04:41 PM | #22 |
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A Headache.
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08-27-2022, 04:49 PM | #23 |
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08-27-2022, 05:02 PM | #24 |
Blander Than Ever
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Oh my god the camera work… that’s a great call.
Watching Smackdown I considered did the Gunter match interest me but it wasn’t nearly enough to have me tune in again next week or get Clash at the castle. |
08-27-2022, 06:42 PM | #25 |
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Braun or Ryback returning would peak my interest.
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08-27-2022, 06:43 PM | #26 |
MVP Mark
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Honestly, they are fixing their main event issue. Bigger than life people are competing for the title now. Reigns, Brock, Bobby Lashley, Drew, Big E..they got rid of the normal guys main eventing it seems and I love it.
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08-27-2022, 08:49 PM | #27 |
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Lashley has turned into one of the gems in wrestling.
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08-27-2022, 11:32 PM | #28 |
Loque Ja
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Give Noid the book
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08-27-2022, 11:43 PM | #29 |
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Get rid of the fucking split rosters/brand extension. The WWE has never been the same since they created and started that bullshit.
And They need to establish a pecking order again. Back in the day you knew where everyone fit on the roster. You had your World title guys all feuding/building momentum and sometimes inserting a IC level guy to mix it up/test run. And it was the same way down the card: IC level guys, European level guys, Tag Team guys. You just knew where they fit in the grand scheme and there was usually a progressive process to building guys up through the rungs on the ladder. Now, its hard to know what level anyone is at now because of the shitty inconsistent booking. |
08-28-2022, 02:37 AM | #30 | |
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08-28-2022, 08:18 AM | #31 |
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08-28-2022, 09:43 AM | #32 |
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That segment with no color just doesnt work for me
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08-28-2022, 09:47 AM | #33 |
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Yeah. They do it sparingly and even less with Roman. Has he ever had color during a match??
And if they were to bring back Braun, it needs to be "I'M NOT FINISHED WITH YOU YET" Braun. That was the best Braun. |
08-28-2022, 09:54 AM | #34 |
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I just don't see how anyone could get invested in that. The narrative is "this is a hyper violent attack and Roman is seriously injured." But i can see him. He's fine. If youre going to use film tricks in the camera work (and a hydraulic system to flip the truck no less) cant you take a second to smear some movie blood about too?
When they cut to Braun before he rammed the cart into Romans literal face they did that to set a stopper. Well while theyre setting the stopper have someone give him some movie color while theyre there. I just cannot buy the guy is hurt. Im looking right at him and he's clearly fine. |
08-28-2022, 09:55 AM | #35 |
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If you cant sell me violence because of your tv rating then dont try and sell me violence
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08-28-2022, 09:59 AM | #36 |
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08-28-2022, 09:59 AM | #37 |
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Actually you were into meth, never mind. How someone gets addicted to a trash ass drug like meth is beyond me.
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08-28-2022, 10:00 AM | #38 |
They/Them
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Now some high end cocaine, yes please.
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08-28-2022, 10:05 AM | #39 |
I am the cheese
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Nah to use addict would be really reductive to addicts. What they overcome is nothing short of miraculous. I woke up one day and realized i was making profoundly poor choices when i was high. Like "oh maybe we dont do that anymore." And then just didnt. Helluva drug though. Adderall was always my thing but any amphetamine would do. When you need to work for 72 hours straight its pretty handy.
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08-28-2022, 10:05 AM | #40 |
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If you called your plug right now, who would even know?
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