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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Nov 10, 2015 9:40:29 GMT -5
Too bad the tournament didn't have EVERYONE. MORE BRACKETS. ME LOVE TOURNAMENTS.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2015 9:59:47 GMT -5
Ok, it was thrown together, but it could have used more thought.
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Post by Sephiroth on Nov 10, 2015 10:54:09 GMT -5
Looking at it, I can see some value in Kalisto being in there-it at least gets him on tv and keeps him in the minds of fans. Ryback was the strangest choice to pair him with though. He'd have been better suited to Stardust or Neville-at least then you would be almost certain to get a fast paced, action packed match with plenty of high flying. But like I said before, I would have put at least one member of New Day in there, probably Xavier since Kofi and Big E are holding the tag belts ATM. And also would have thrown Luke Harper in and had him get eliminated in the first round, just to keep the Wyatt's and New Day prominent as big ticket acts. And if Rusev weren't injured he'd almost certainly have been in there too.
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Post by Woo on Nov 10, 2015 14:07:32 GMT -5
I reckon he's going to beat Ryback actually!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2015 14:16:09 GMT -5
I just find it weird to put them (and Breeze but for different reasons) in, but no New Day, none of the Wyatts (I know you couldn't put Bray in because he'd have to, y'know, lose, but could stick Harper in there or something), no Swagger despite his history and recent return to TV, and no Henry.
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Post by The Ichi on Nov 10, 2015 14:19:50 GMT -5
Wouldn't this make it more realistic? I mean in real sporting tournaments you'll often have a couple of "how the f*** did they make it?" entrants.
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Post by Nic Nemeth on Nov 10, 2015 16:49:11 GMT -5
This would've made more sense:
Reigns gets a first round bye since he was already #1 contender or keep his match with Big Show if they want him to overcome the odds.
The other 14 competitors are Kevin Owens, Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler, Cesaro, Alberto Del Rio, Sheamus, Bad News Barrett, Neville, Stardust, Ryback, Miz, Jack Swagger, R-Truth, and Mark Henry.
All believable main-event talent and Stardust.
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Post by mhamm05 on Nov 10, 2015 18:15:55 GMT -5
This is just me, but a match like Kalisto v Ryback makes perfect sense. This whole tourney is thrown together haphazard anyways, so what better time to try out some odd match-ups. Some of the weirest combinations of people end up making great matches. I was perplexed by that matchup specifically, but it's worth a shot. If it flops, nothing lost.
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Post by hbkid718 on Nov 10, 2015 18:42:25 GMT -5
I think they should have had qualifying matches with the entire roster this week & next week on every WWE Show. Then start the tournament at Survivor Series with 1st Round Matches. The tournament then continues until TLC where the finals take place in a Ladder Match. Having said that, since it was done so quickly due to Rollins' injury, I think they put it together knowing who was available with the other house show taking place today. I can also see them having these matches written anyway, like Owens VS O'Neil, since they randomly had him against The Lucha Dragons a few weeks ago, & then they turned them into tournament matches.
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Post by Andy Martin on Nov 10, 2015 19:16:05 GMT -5
Too bad the tournament didn't have EVERYONE. MORE BRACKETS. ME LOVE TOURNAMENTS. Settle down, NCAA basketball.
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Post by Mayonnaise on Nov 10, 2015 19:20:01 GMT -5
Could be fun, love a well done underdog story and he fits the role with his style and size. As far as being in the tourney goes, I am guessing they were short handed being in the UK so that is how he and Titus got in.
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Post by Lancers on Nov 10, 2015 19:23:05 GMT -5
The WWE should have like a 32 man tournament once a year. It can spread out over a few weeks during the dead period right after Wrestlemania. A great way to introduce some new guys called up from NXT.
The winner could get a gift certificate for WWEShop.com.
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Post by 2 time pro bowler Fred Dryer on Nov 10, 2015 19:30:29 GMT -5
It doesn't bother me that the Wyatts aren't included, because everyone knows they have a date with UT and Kane at Survivor Series, and thus have no chance of actually advancing. So, save the, a pointless loss before the PPV. I agree that New Day should be represented, though.
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Post by Hit Girl on Nov 10, 2015 19:31:21 GMT -5
The WWE should have like a 32 man tournament once a year. It can spread out over a few weeks during the dead period right after Wrestlemania. A great way to introduce some new guys called up from NXT. The winner could get a gift certificate for WWEShop.com. Shit, even I'd enter the tournament for such a great prize!
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Nov 10, 2015 19:34:12 GMT -5
It doesn't bother me that the Wyatts aren't included, because everyone knows they have a date with UT and Kane at Survivor Series, and thus have no chance of actually advancing. So, save the, a pointless loss before the PPV. I agree that New Day should be represented, though. I'm fine with the New Day not in it. Imo, the only reason New Day should've been in it would've been to give a low card face an easy 1st round victory over Xavier Woods before losing in the quarterfinals to Del Rio/Owens.
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Nov 10, 2015 19:34:33 GMT -5
I don't mind Kalisto and Titus getting in. Being accepted for the world title tournament at least gives them some small measure of in-kayfabe credibility over guys considered to be at or even ABOVE their perceived level.
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Post by FinalGwen on Nov 10, 2015 19:46:06 GMT -5
Right after he turned his back on the nL Universe!
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Post by Reflecto on Nov 10, 2015 23:22:14 GMT -5
Too bad the tournament didn't have EVERYONE. MORE BRACKETS. ME LOVE TOURNAMENTS. Settle down, NCAA basketball. {Spoiler}Well, considering that this came to pass- it has to be considered the 12 knocking off a 5...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2015 0:22:33 GMT -5
Too bad the tournament didn't have EVERYONE. MORE BRACKETS. ME LOVE TOURNAMENTS. They should've done like TNA and take so long to find a new champ that the old champ is ready to return.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2015 0:31:46 GMT -5
Kalisto might end up actually beating Ryback.
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