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Post by TheMediocreWarrior on Oct 20, 2018 8:57:48 GMT -5
If this leads to Smackdown having a presentation that's a little more like New Japan, I'm all for it. NJPW has its comedic moments and over the top characters, but I prefer them treating it almost like a sport instead of a soap opera.
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Post by Lt. Palumbo on Oct 20, 2018 9:06:24 GMT -5
But sure American sports presentation is only about 50% sport anyway. The rest is kiss-cams, cheerleaders and adverts.
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Post by thecrusherwi on Oct 20, 2018 9:12:37 GMT -5
If this leads to Smackdown having a presentation that's a little more like New Japan, I'm all for it. NJPW has its comedic moments and over the top characters, but I prefer them treating it almost like a sport instead of a soap opera. Most of WCW’s history was like that too. There were still crazy characters and silly moments, but the show was ultimately about winning titles and settling scores. Hell WWE was like that until about 5-10 years ago when they got lazy.
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Post by Gus Richlen Was Wrong on Oct 20, 2018 9:28:00 GMT -5
And so it begins....
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Post by Gremlin on Oct 20, 2018 9:40:16 GMT -5
Smackdown = Comedy Raw = Tragedy
Got it.
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Post by cabbageboy on Oct 20, 2018 9:47:11 GMT -5
I haven't found much of SD to be all that funny really. I mean there's the Truth silliness and whatever nonsense the New Day does, but the rest of the show is pretty serious. If Fox wanted a serious sports presentation why didn't they just sign up New Japan or something?
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Post by Raw is Doodie101 on Oct 20, 2018 9:51:34 GMT -5
Literally just make it like NXT with a splash a “rasslin” and you good.
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Post by I'm Team Bayley and Indi on Oct 20, 2018 9:53:26 GMT -5
Comedy? Then why am I not really laughing at much of it Because Vince is an old man who's sense of humor is firmly stuck in the 80's, along with most of his other values. That's not fair on the 80s, there was a lot of great comedies
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Post by Tiger Millionaire on Oct 20, 2018 9:57:15 GMT -5
Vince didn't blind the Fox execs with his "It's not sports, it's entertainment, pal" nonsense he loves to spout.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2018 10:30:46 GMT -5
Also another thing, let's look at this upcoming draft.
Rollins, Balor, Breeze and Sasha are getting drafted. Absolutely.
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Post by Perd on Oct 20, 2018 10:45:36 GMT -5
“No more comedy” is also what Fox has told writers of the Simpsons for the past 15 years.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2018 10:50:05 GMT -5
We've wanted an outside source to force change in the WWE. This could be a good - perhaps they'll follow the NXT model closer.
Or we'll have two directionless 20 minute matches per show instead of one and not much else will change. Should be interesting. I think Fox is going to be pretty hands on after forking over a billion dollars.
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Post by sunnytaker on Oct 20, 2018 10:53:11 GMT -5
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Post by Bang Bang Bart on Oct 20, 2018 10:57:37 GMT -5
One step closer to having the new SmackDown theme music and graphics package inspired by FOX Sports.
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on Oct 20, 2018 11:05:11 GMT -5
Vince will just move Roman to SD and have him do stand-up for two hours.
"Being the Big Dog ain't easy, let me tell you...in fact, I'd say it was a bit RUFF. Get it? Ruff? Hello? Is this thing on?"
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Post by corndog on Oct 20, 2018 11:05:12 GMT -5
Considering Fox Sports direction of signing of the shock sports talk show guys, they want a serious direction from wrestling but not for sports? I am just waiting for Skip Bayless to be a heel manager, for once he might be believable.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2018 11:05:44 GMT -5
“No more comedy” is also what Fox has told writers of the Simpsons for the past 15 years.
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Post by LastCall on Oct 20, 2018 11:06:29 GMT -5
If this leads to Joe Buck on commentary, I will quit WWE forever.
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Post by corndog on Oct 20, 2018 11:10:06 GMT -5
If this leads to Joe Buck on commentary, I will quit WWE forever. Oh goodness, I never even thought about that.....
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Post by TWERKIN' MAGGLE on Oct 20, 2018 11:10:30 GMT -5
This could either mean really good things or enough handshakes, respect, and honor to kill a family of elephants. So, what you're saying is bring up Bobby Fish with an African Hunter gimmick? Dammit Pal, someone sign Madlibs to be the head writer on 207 Tape Delay!
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