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Post by Hiroshi Hase on Dec 18, 2007 7:02:14 GMT -5
The crowd seemed dead as the segment last wore on, they were quiet as mice at the end of it.
Interesting pairing, I think it'll end at Wrestlemania.
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Post by Loki on Dec 18, 2007 7:32:16 GMT -5
So it seems like Jericho's main event run lasted a mighty three weeks... Who'll save our saviour?
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Post by The OP on Dec 18, 2007 8:04:12 GMT -5
I think JBL is saving us from what's been a lackluster return so far. I know a lot of people like Jericho on the mic, and he certainly has his funny moments, but there's a lot of dull in between if you ask me and occassionally he's downright embarassing. This will get him in the ring in an emotional feud and actually give us a chance to see what's good about Jericho.
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Post by Kae on Dec 18, 2007 14:24:04 GMT -5
I'd prefer Jericho on Smackdown. It's the better of the two "main" shows, and he would be a good addition to the already strong mainevent scene.
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Post by Stu on Dec 18, 2007 14:42:37 GMT -5
I could see this going the following way. Jericho and JBL feud and either (a) Jericho wins the Rumble and the feud ends at No Way Out in a "WM shot vs. <odd stipulation>" match with Jericho winning. (b) JBL entering the Rumble pulling an Edge and cheaply eliminating Jericho. Same type of match at No Way Out; Jericho wins. Personally I see (b) as the more likely scenario. I agree. I mentioned in another thread that this entire JBL thing is just one big plot device for Jericho, and that kinda became obvious the moment JBL mentioned Jericho's spot in the Rumble was at risk. This is just going to keep Jericho busy while Jeff Hardy gets some attention focused on him in the main event picture. Once that's done, Jericho will go back to where he should be.
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Post by bigHEADinc on Dec 18, 2007 15:05:18 GMT -5
So am I the only one that really enjoyed their promo last night?
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Post by The OP on Dec 18, 2007 15:05:48 GMT -5
So am I the only one that really enjoyed their promo last night? Not at all. I loved it.
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Post by SassovsHart on Dec 18, 2007 15:15:04 GMT -5
So am I the only one that really enjoyed their promo last night? I liked it, I thought Jericho did a good job changing up from his usual more lighthearted/funny promo style to one that made it believable to me that he would be able to provoke JBL into an angry reaction, and JBL did a very good job playing the guy with a huge ego who just had his pride wounded.
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Post by VeggieOverlord on Dec 18, 2007 15:28:19 GMT -5
That segment was incredible. JBL is a hell of a promo and Jericho was great as well. Is it just me, or did JBL kind of come off as likable in a lot ways? The whole thing about him being "Retired and not dead." and how he's going to prove he's still the wrestling gaaaaawwwwwddddd came off really well.
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Post by -Lithium- on Dec 18, 2007 16:16:20 GMT -5
God forbid Jericho go to Smackdown. I mean RAW pretty much raped (yeah) Smackdown back in the draft and took Lashley from ECW. Then HBK and HHH returned. Then Jericho. But no, JBL has to come to RAW.
Anyway, I thought it kinda went against JBLs announcer character on Smackdown. Hes always talking about how people ruin matches when someone interferes. But then again, JBL was the one that got hit this time, so I guess it makes sense...
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Post by bigHEADinc on Dec 18, 2007 16:40:53 GMT -5
That segment was incredible. JBL is a hell of a promo and Jericho was great as well. Is it just me, or did JBL kind of come off as likable in a lot ways? The whole thing about him being "Retired and not dead." and how he's going to prove he's still the wrestling gaaaaawwwwwddddd came off really well. It was in his facial expressions. As soon as Jericho challenged his "manhood", JBL's face just had this combination of "ouch that hurt" and "you motherf***er!" that made me believe it... The end rant by JBL solidified it for me...
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Post by Papa shango on Dec 18, 2007 17:18:48 GMT -5
jericho is brought back to save us....from JBL? call me crazy, but this is ridiculous. jericho is a huge name, and needs to be thrown in the mix with another marquee wrestler.
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Post by BR329 on Dec 18, 2007 17:22:54 GMT -5
jericho is brought back to save us....from JBL? call me crazy, but this is ridiculous. jericho is a huge name, and needs to be thrown in the mix with another marquee wrestler. So holding the Company's 2nd biggest belt for over a year dosn't count?
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Dec 18, 2007 17:24:55 GMT -5
So am I the only one that really enjoyed their promo last night? Nope. I especially like how more serious Jericho's been lately.
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Post by Ijob2HHH on Dec 18, 2007 17:26:18 GMT -5
To the guy that said the crowd was dead, try watching it again. The crowd was watching it with their undivided attention for the most part. It reminded me of a crowd sitting back and trying not to be noticed when two people have a shouting match. It would have been rather stupid for them to actually be cheering during that in all honesty.
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Post by Hiroshi Hase on Dec 18, 2007 17:28:03 GMT -5
To the guy that said the crowd was dead, try watching it again. The crowd was watching it with their undivided attention for the most part. It reminded me of a crowd sitting back and trying not to be noticed when two people have a shouting match. It would have been rather stupid for them to actually be cheering during that in all honesty. I did, and still seemed like they were dead to me from disinterest, but it's possible they might've been doing that. It's odd as I don't see that quite often. I thought it dragged on a bit personally, but to each his own.
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Post by mo on Dec 18, 2007 17:33:50 GMT -5
This will probably be one of those "promos better than matches" feuds. At least that's what I'm predicting.
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Post by Nice Guy Cody on Dec 18, 2007 17:36:32 GMT -5
jericho is brought back to save us....from JBL? call me crazy, but this is ridiculous. jericho is a huge name, and needs to be thrown in the mix with another marquee wrestler. So holding the Company's 2nd biggest belt for over a year dosn't count? It shouldn't when it was as godawful as that reign was.
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Post by rubber johnny on Dec 18, 2007 17:40:14 GMT -5
To the guy that said the crowd was dead, try watching it again. The crowd was watching it with their undivided attention for the most part. It reminded me of a crowd sitting back and trying not to be noticed when two people have a shouting match. It would have been rather stupid for them to actually be cheering during that in all honesty. I did, and still seemed like they were dead to me from disinterest, but it's possible they might've been doing that. It's odd as I don't see that quite often. I thought it dragged on a bit personally, but to each his own. i think the crowd were quiet because they had already sat through a lot of talking, not to mention that pointless mcmahon segment
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Post by pegasuswarrior on Dec 19, 2007 0:22:16 GMT -5
I thought the JBL/Jericho segment was the best verbal confrontation I've seen WWE produce in a very long time. I definitely can't say I remember a better one I've seen from the company this year. And admittedly, I loathe JBL, but hey. I'd give that segment a 5 . . . *wait for it* . . . out of 5.
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