Rican
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
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Post by Rican on Jul 28, 2014 22:59:48 GMT -5
Not at all. The angle has been really well done and both women have been great in their roles.
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Jul 28, 2014 23:04:52 GMT -5
The fanbase has become so conditioned to having low expectations that they are genuinely shocked when they actually WANT to see something. That tells a big story.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2014 23:07:27 GMT -5
The fanbase has become so conditioned to having low expectations that they are genuinely shocked when they actually WANT to see something. That tells a big story. Doesn't it? This isn't even a good story but they're TRYING with it which is enough. There are multiple diva storylines going on that are getting some attention. It's not perfect but if they continue along, it'll be a good start.
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Post by Non Banjoble Tokens on Jul 28, 2014 23:15:21 GMT -5
I like the idea of Nikki turning on Brie. Frankly I think each Bella might already be turned on by the other.
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Post by abjordans on Jul 28, 2014 23:31:48 GMT -5
Rarely do women grow on me, I usually either am attracted to them or not. That being said, despite not ever paying that much attention to them... The Bella's are fine AF.
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Phil Parent
El Dandy
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Post by Phil Parent on Jul 28, 2014 23:47:35 GMT -5
Frankly I think each Bella might already be turned on by the other. .... AWWWWWW YA SICK SICK MOTHERf***ER!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2014 0:12:43 GMT -5
I haven't been into this storyline since the first slap. Its just so uninteresting to me because Steph is obviously a heel and Brie is a terrible actress and an unsympathetic face.
All that combined with the fact they're all but guaranteed to have barely a match and I'm just not feeling this one.
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Post by Neo: "The One" who CLAPS on Jul 29, 2014 8:29:17 GMT -5
I'm enjoying this feud a lot, because to me, it just screams Professional Wrestling. (Or at least, Sports Entertainment)
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FAR5222
El Dandy
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Post by FAR5222 on Jul 29, 2014 9:00:02 GMT -5
Get ready for the bait and switch when Stephanie makes Nikki face Brie at Summerslam.
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Post by MGH on Jul 29, 2014 9:01:08 GMT -5
I'm ridiculously stoked for it. This has the potential to be as absurd and hilarious as Bischoff/Shane from Summerslam 03.
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Jul 29, 2014 9:20:00 GMT -5
It's a decent storyline but I just can't stand Brie and have no idea why were meant to sympathise with her. Plus Briemode annoys the heck out of me.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2014 9:22:59 GMT -5
During the PPV they should periodically cut to Brie backstage just sitting alone drinking from a handle of whiskey and slowly sliding off the couch in preparation to enter Brie Mode.
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Post by dreamer75 on Jul 29, 2014 9:23:08 GMT -5
If this ends with Steph pedigreeing Brie (with Nikki shenanigans), it will be worth it.
Or they could go a complete 180 and have Steph shown training for the match seriously with Sara del Ray to actually fight Brie
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2014 9:39:33 GMT -5
If this ends with Steph pedigreeing Brie (with Nikki shenanigans), it will be worth it. Or they could go a complete 180 and have Steph shown training for the match seriously with Sara del Ray to actually fight Brie Steph wins via Pedigree, then celebrates on the turnbuckles doing HHH poses while "Higher Brain Pattern" plays.
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Post by cabbageboy on Jul 29, 2014 10:14:58 GMT -5
You know what's sad? Steph is probably the better actual wrestler of the two. She was never a full time worker or anything but her matches with Trish and Lita are far better than anything Brie Bella has ever been involved with. It's kinda funny to see Stephanie cowering in fear when she actually towers over Brie.
On a related note...there's just too much women's crap on Raw right now. I'm baffled by it honestly, especially during a time when WWE desperately needs Network buys. It's very rare that WWE has a memorable women's match, so why put multiple bad divas matches on a PPV?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2014 12:28:12 GMT -5
Not at all, as much as I find Brie a horrendous actor, the story is interesting.
Stephanie allowing herself to be shown as weak/open to retribution the last few weeks has also made her a better character. She's not The Alpha Female anymore, she's a flawed boss who happens to still be powerful, and she's smarter than the upstart wannabe babyface who aspires to be 1996 Shane Douglas.
I mean, I hope Stephanie smashes her into 100 pieces and Brie's never on TV again as the character/acting ability of Brie is downright despicable, but at least I have a relative care for the story.
Sort of like how I disliked uber-face Rey many a year ago, I didn't turn the TV off as I wanted him to get crushed by everyone he faced. Made things more interesting to have someone you dislike and someone you support.
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Professor Chaos
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Post by Professor Chaos on Jul 29, 2014 12:51:16 GMT -5
Feels to me like the whole year long Daniel Bryan vs. The Authority Angle is culminating in Brie vs. Stephanie. Mmmmkay.
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Post by Indiana Miz on Jul 29, 2014 12:54:57 GMT -5
If you ever doubted Brie, you don't have a clue. She's here to show the world.
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the2ndevil
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Post by the2ndevil on Jul 29, 2014 12:58:39 GMT -5
If looking forward to this match is wrong, then I do not want to be right.
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Abdullah
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Post by Abdullah on Jul 29, 2014 14:24:03 GMT -5
Sort of. I half-hope, half-dread that this will be better than the upcoming Paige/AJ match. I'm going to need a bit more elaboration on that one. Why would you half-hope for it? If AJ/Paige doesn't live up to expectations, that's not a good omen for the division. They're getting real build for once and the reactions are good. If the end result is a failure, I don't see the divas getting another opportunity for a good while. The good news is that their live event bouts have gotten positive reviews. Stephanie and Brie, as fun as it is, isn't about the division or the title. It's getting attention and praise mostly because Steph's great at being a heel.
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