What would shock you in today's wrestling

[Eddie Brock]

We all read the dirt sheets, we know when contracts are up, so people debuting for promotions isn't much of a surprise anymore. But what would shock you in today's world? Wrestling is stale, let us get excited.

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Big Show turning heel!

[XIII]

Vince McMahon relinquishes control of the WWE. We all know that he’s only going to do this if he’s about to die or a big scandal is going erupt. Either way when Vince leaves the shit is going to hit the fan.

[fw91]

For all those people who say "WWE is in trouble" or "They have a problem," due to this or that, I would absolutely shocked if WWE ever ceases to exist, regardless of ratings or fan's shitting on the product.

[Wieners=$$$]

Anything really. Nowadays, everything is too PC for fear of offending anyone, especially activist groups. As offensive as they were, I'm happy I grew up in the '90s, because it was still a messy and unsanitary time, and it would allow people determine the context in which offensive language or viewpoints were used. There was still freedom in our entertainment, and I loved it.

Aw, shit. Where'd this soapbox come from, and how the hell did I end up on it?

[Spider2024]

May 21, 2020 14:24:47 GMT -5 @rebelliousworkhorse said:

Big Show turning heel!

And then turning face again!

Srs tho, it's always surprising any time a celebrity or big name from outside of wrestling comes in for a guest appearance. It's always a nice surprise (unless they, you know, are given title matches better suited for the full time wrestling staff, but whatever.)

Who knows who the next one could be. Just maybe, next time The Rock comes back, he brings a big name with him.

[I'm Team Bayley and Indi]

May 21, 2020 15:00:43 GMT -5 Wieners=$$$ said:

Anything really. Nowadays, everything is too PC for fear of offending anyone, especially activist groups. As offensive as they were, I'm happy I grew up in the '90s, because it was still a messy and unsanitary time, and it would allow people determine the context in which offensive language or viewpoints were used. There was still freedom in our entertainment, and I loved it.

Aw, shit. Where'd this soapbox come from, and how the hell did I end up on it?

I hear statements like this all the time, but there is still plenty of shows, films, stand up comedians that are not "pc" and at the same time people tend to ignore things people were offended by in the past like for example the fact people wanted the show Ellen cancelled for her coming out. I think we hear about things more commonly now with people being offended because social media is so in our lives now.

that's my 2 cents at least, we don't need to get in any debate over it (agree to disagree)

[Clash, Never a Meter Maid]

I don’t want to be shocked, I just want to be thrilled.

[thehottag]

Vince or Hunter quitting WWE, Reigns/Cena/Orton showing up in AEW

[genericusername]

AEW Dynamite getting more viewers then either Smackdown or Raw.

Vince getting arrested for real on live television, then actually getting convicted.

Another death happening in the ring(accident, negligence, botched move/spot).

Someone who committed a murder during a live show in the locker room.

A large number of midcard and main event talent essentially form a strike and refusing to work on shows/ppvs.

[Wieners=$$$]

May 21, 2020 15:19:06 GMT -5 I'm Team Bayley and Indi said:

May 21, 2020 15:00:43 GMT -5 Wieners=$$$ said:

Anything really. Nowadays, everything is too PC for fear of offending anyone, especially activist groups. As offensive as they were, I'm happy I grew up in the '90s, because it was still a messy and unsanitary time, and it would allow people determine the context in which offensive language or viewpoints were used. There was still freedom in our entertainment, and I loved it.

Aw, shit. Where'd this soapbox come from, and how the hell did I end up on it?

I hear statements like this all the time, but there is still plenty of shows, films, stand up comedians that are not "pc" and at the same time people tend to ignore things people were offended by in the past like for example the fact people wanted the show Ellen cancelled for her coming out. I think we hear about things more commonly now with people being offended because social media is so in our lives now.

that's my 2 cents at least, we don't need to get in any debate over it (agree to disagree)

Truth behind your words. I think that's why I escaped into YouTube. The freedom of it was so rejuvenating, for a while.

May 21, 2020 15:20:50 GMT -5 Clash, Never a Meter Maid said:

I don’t want to be shocked, I just want to be thrilled.

I agree. Captivate me. Intrigue me.

[Lancers]

Jinder Mahal. Two-time WWE Champion.

[Brickstone Kid]

Competent storytelling.

[Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-]]

WWE or AEW having a genuine Male vs Female match

I know AEW did one in international waters filmed on one camera but I'm talking like a legit one. I feel like AEW would way before WWE, but it would shock me and be a huge moment.

[brettappedout (BLM)]

May 21, 2020 15:50:44 GMT -5 Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] said:

WWE or AEW having a genuine Male vs Female match

I know AEW did one in international waters filmed on one camera but I'm talking like a legit one. I feel like AEW would way before WWE, but it would shock me and be a huge moment.

WWE won't go fully ie Nia Jax taking moves, but not having a match against a guy.

With that said Gargano is most definitely hitting "accidently" Mia Yim with a super kick when he and Candice team against Yim and Lee.

[nisidhe]

I don't think we will ever see anything like a Jake Robertsesque heel act like the slap he gave Miss Elizabeth.

Then again, I don't think we'll ever see anything like a Miss Elizabeth ever again - a woman considered "untouchable" lest one invoke the wrath of the gods upon whomsoever would harm her. Precious was a close second - a little wilder, a little more feisty - but still armoured by the rule that to harm her was to place you squarely in the uberheel camp. Even other heels would turn on you for that - see Undertaker's first face turn.

[fw91]

May 21, 2020 16:14:10 GMT -5 nisidhe said:

I don't think we will ever see anything like a Jake Robertsesque heel act like the slap he gave Miss Elizabeth.

I'm sure there is more depth behind this, but Orton RKO'ing Beth a few months ago doesn't match up well to that?

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Vince getting a prison sentence.

[Perd]

Honestly, I would be shocked if I felt like WWE knew what the problem with their TV shows were, and that they were truly trying to fix them.

[Bang Bang Bart]

Vince McMahon gone from WWE. Whether it’s due to retirement, death, or even conviction is anyone’s guess...