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Post by gl83 on May 5, 2024 18:57:15 GMT -5
Drew vs Finn is such a wildcard, I think. Between Judgment Day shenanigans, CM Punk shenanigans, headcanon Wyatt 6 shenanigans, the chief potentially pistol-whipping Farva shenanigans, it would actually be a toss-up on who moves on. Unfortunately for Finn, Punk is still locked in WWE Headquarters, so no chance of him winning due to Punk-related shenanigans...... |
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Post by stevescorpio on May 5, 2024 20:54:34 GMT -5
I would love it if Lyra went on to win the whole thing. Just to annoy the haters.
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Post by Nosnorb on May 6, 2024 5:12:59 GMT -5
8 matches of all wrestling and a backstage skit showing Liv becoming Dirty Dom's new Mami will make this the best raw of all-time. |
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Post by mistery on May 6, 2024 7:40:26 GMT -5
Honestly the whole QOTR thing puts WWE in an interesting pickle. Do they make the finals a traditional heel vs babyface finals (Tiffany vs Lyra) or do they go the route of actually starting to rehab Iyo and giving her a major accolade? Because it's been very concerning that she has gotten absolutely nothing since Mania, while every other woman involved at Mania has gotten SOMETHING out of it, whether it be regularly on TV or a title.
Because it's been very concerning that Iyo's presence and role on TV has been severely diminished since Wrestlemania, while everyone else in Damage CTRL has had regular TV time. And there's really no way you could argue against that at this point either.
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Post by centeroftheuniverse on May 6, 2024 8:18:22 GMT -5
I would love it if Lyra went on to win the whole thing. Just to annoy the haters. Has she got haters? Without wanting to sound like one, as I'm genuinely not and like her in-ring work, but I didn't think she would connect enough to generate haters. |
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on May 6, 2024 8:19:44 GMT -5
I would love it if Lyra went on to win the whole thing. Just to annoy the haters. Has she got haters? Without wanting to sound like one, as I'm genuinely not and like her in-ring work, but I didn't think she would connect enough to generate haters. Anybody who is “opponent of Asuka, Sky or Sane” gets instant haters. |
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Post by mistery on May 6, 2024 8:25:26 GMT -5
Has she got haters? Without wanting to sound like one, as I'm genuinely not and like her in-ring work, but I didn't think she would connect enough to generate haters. Anybody who is “opponent of Asuka, Sky or Sane” gets instant haters. I mean most of us seem to be fine with her losing to Asuka, as long as its a competitive match and not a squash. The problem with Lyra overall though is that she lacks any sort of real charisma. I mean for gods sake, people were more excited to see Tatum than they were Lyra when they were working together in NXT. Because right now, Lyra's entire identity is "I wrestle good", with no other traits. But I also realize that she's having her main roster debut tonight against Asuka, who has been heavily depushed as of late. So I'm fine with her winning that, and odds are good that Lyra ends up in the finals if Tiffany is in it on the other side. But at the same time, like I mentioned in the other thread, it's been DEEPLY concerning that Sky in particular hasn't gotten anything since Mania. The rest of Damage CTRL has, for better or worse. So have the rest of the women who were featured at Mania, outside of Ripley who is injured. It's why I'm not really a fan of Tiffany making it to the finals either (assuming she's in the tournament), because she's the strong favorite to win MITB in July, and she doesn't need both QOTR AND MITB as accolades under her belt right now. |
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Post by Cyno on May 6, 2024 8:25:54 GMT -5
I would love it if Lyra went on to win the whole thing. Just to annoy the haters. Has she got haters? Without wanting to sound like one, as I'm genuinely not and like her in-ring work, but I didn't think she would connect enough to generate haters. "Haters" might be a strong term, but there some people who were rooting against her by the end of her NXT Championship run. Though that could also just be long championship reign fatigue. |
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on May 6, 2024 8:27:34 GMT -5
This is a f***ing stacked card and I've been so excited since they announced it on Saturday. 6/8 matches are either guaranteed banger or high probability banger, with Baszler/Vega and Nile/Stark the 2 weak links. And even then, Nile/Stark could turn out decent and maybe they'll keep Vega/Baszler short so it's not too bad
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Post by john84 on May 6, 2024 8:33:54 GMT -5
When it comes to Lyra I can't really say I've noticed any real ''hate'' for her lol. Though tbh I always roll my eyes when people use the term ''hater'' anyway as it's something I'd expect a child to use lol. As for Nile/Stark if they give that a decent amount of time it could be a good match, of course I'd have Baszler squash Vega LOL but I'm guessing they'll give that more than 2 minutes lol. Looking forward to the matches anyway and spending some time chatting with my fellow nutters  |
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Post by PHD-FENDERBAUM on May 6, 2024 9:07:33 GMT -5
No matter if she wins or loses this tournament this feels like it is set for IYO to turn face through a few scenarios before the year is over.
Asuka loses and IYO wins...which might create some disension especially after KB lost the tag titles might compound things.
Both Dmg Cntrl members advance far enough to face eachother creating tension within the group depending on who wins and loses.
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on May 6, 2024 9:15:57 GMT -5
No matter if she wins or loses this tournament this feels like it is set for IYO to turn face through a few scenarios before the year is over. Asuka loses and IYO wins...which might create some disension especially after KB lost the tag titles might compound things. Both Dmg Cntrl members advance far enough to face eachother creating tension within the group depending on who wins and loses. I feel like your first scenario is the most likely. I don’t see Valkyria losing her main roster debut match, nor do I see Sky losing to Natalya. In all honesty, I expect Valkyria v Sky to be the RAW final of the bracket. |
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Post by PHD-FENDERBAUM on May 6, 2024 9:19:14 GMT -5
No matter if she wins or loses this tournament this feels like it is set for IYO to turn face through a few scenarios before the year is over. Asuka loses and IYO wins...which might create some disension especially after KB lost the tag titles might compound things. Both Dmg Cntrl members advance far enough to face eachother creating tension within the group depending on who wins and loses. I feel like your first scenario is the most likely. I don’t see Valkyria losing her main roster debut match, nor do I see Sky losing to Natalya. In all honesty, I expect Valkyria v Sky to be the RAW final of the bracket. Yea , I expect that to be the Raw finals for the women and then you could have Asuka or even the rest of Dmg Cntrl turn on IYO...because I have said this I do not see any of them in the title picture despite the tease last week untill Rhea gets it back in which I think IYO is getting the Raw womens title match next year at Mania. |
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Post by J is Justice on May 6, 2024 9:23:04 GMT -5
I would love it if Lyra went on to win the whole thing. Just to annoy the haters. Has she got haters? Without wanting to sound like one, as I'm genuinely not and like her in-ring work, but I didn't think she would connect enough to generate haters. Me and Carefree Beach Life Gritizen are the Lyra haters around here (I don't really hate her; she's just a bit too bland for me). |
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Post by john84 on May 6, 2024 9:29:24 GMT -5
I feel like your first scenario is the most likely. I don’t see Valkyria losing her main roster debut match, nor do I see Sky losing to Natalya. In all honesty, I expect Valkyria v Sky to be the RAW final of the bracket. Yea , I expect that to be the Raw finals for the women and then you could have Asuka or even the rest of Dmg Cntrl turn on IYO...because I have said this I do not see any of them in the title picture despite the tease last week untill Rhea gets it back in which I think IYO is getting the Raw womens title match next year at Mania. Don't you mean World Heavyweight Championship  In all seriousness though as much as I love IYO and wouldn't complain if she got her first W at Mania next year, I don't see her doing it against Rhea personally, assuming Rhea is World Heavyweight Champion at the time of course (I think Rhea will face either Liv at Mania or, depending on who wins the Rumble, Jade or Bianca next year, though I wouldn't be surprised if it was Belair v Jade at Mania 41) wait and see though |
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Post by PHD-FENDERBAUM on May 6, 2024 9:36:29 GMT -5
Yea , I expect that to be the Raw finals for the women and then you could have Asuka or even the rest of Dmg Cntrl turn on IYO...because I have said this I do not see any of them in the title picture despite the tease last week untill Rhea gets it back in which I think IYO is getting the Raw womens title match next year at Mania. Don't you mean World Heavyweight Championship In all seriousness though as much as I love IYO and wouldn't complain if she got her first W at Mania next year, I don't see her doing it against Rhea personally, assuming Rhea is World Heavyweight Champion at the time of course (I think Rhea will face either Liv at Mania or, depending on who wins the Rumble, Jade or Bianca next year, though I wouldn't be surprised if it was Belair v Jade at Mania 41) wait and see though They aren't gonna drag the Liv thing alllll the way till Mania that is summerslam...maybe extended to SVS at best for the blow off. Fair point Rhea may not even be holding the title at Mania....Belair Vs Jade is all but a absoloute lock for Mania considering how tied at the hip they are now...if they were planning for it then either woman would have been drafted to the other brand. Tiffy I think will be facing Charlotte. |
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Post by john84 on May 6, 2024 9:47:32 GMT -5
Don't you mean World Heavyweight Championship In all seriousness though as much as I love IYO and wouldn't complain if she got her first W at Mania next year, I don't see her doing it against Rhea personally, assuming Rhea is World Heavyweight Champion at the time of course (I think Rhea will face either Liv at Mania or, depending on who wins the Rumble, Jade or Bianca next year, though I wouldn't be surprised if it was Belair v Jade at Mania 41) wait and see though They aren't gonna drag the Liv thing alllll the way till Mania that is summerslam...maybe extended to SVS at best for the blow off. Fair point Rhea may not even be holding the title at Mania....Belair Vs Jade is all but a absoloute lock for Mania considering how tied at the hip they are now...if they were planning for it then either woman would have been drafted to the other brand. Tiffy I think will be facing Charlotte.
I'm not convinced Liv will face Rhea at Mania either tbh, only reason I mentioned that as a possibility is due to the current feud and HHH MIGHT be thinking, Summer Slam, breather with possible exception of Survivor Series, than build it back up from Rumble. Because he sure does love his longggg feuds lol. IYO v Asuka would be an absolute dream match for me, only issue for me would be that one of them would still be winless at Mania afterwards LMAO. Bianca and Jade, yeah I think it's probably where they're going. Hopefully Jade will have improved her selling by then because that's the only real negative I have about her in-ring work atm. But if Jade can improve her selling than I think that could be an absolute banger as well tbh. |
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Post by gl83 on May 6, 2024 10:24:43 GMT -5
I would love it if Lyra went on to win the whole thing. Just to annoy the haters. Has she got haters? Without wanting to sound like one, as I'm genuinely not and like her in-ring work, but I didn't think she would connect enough to generate haters. I wouldn’t say she has haters, but Lyra really stood out from all of her peers in NXT as being the only one without any character or defining personality trait. She’s a good wrestler, but she’s very bland. |
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Post by Doo Doo Dickhead on May 6, 2024 10:29:32 GMT -5
I like Lyra. She's kind of a dork and I have a thing for dorky women.  |
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Post by john84 on May 6, 2024 10:32:18 GMT -5
I like Lyra. She's kind of a dork and I have a thing for dorky women. Character wise I thought she was ok but it wasn't till the storyline with Tatum started that I started REALLY enjoying the character side to her lol. So, basically, I think she needs an ''admirer'' like Tatum on RAW! |
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