Crook
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Post by Crook on Mar 31, 2008 2:29:32 GMT -5
How was this match? Was it a squash i ask cause WWE.com says that batista manhandled Umaga. How long did it run?
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andrew8798
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Post by andrew8798 on Mar 31, 2008 2:35:53 GMT -5
I say it lasted maybe six minutes tops
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EJS
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Post by EJS on Mar 31, 2008 2:40:25 GMT -5
Umaga got more offense in than Batista did, by far. Batista just came on at the end with his usual ending spurt of offense.
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El Duderino
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Post by El Duderino on Mar 31, 2008 2:42:53 GMT -5
Batista/Umaga wasn't a squash... At least U-Manga got some offense in. Kane vs Chavo for the wwecw title however was a squash/flatten/smother.
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Post by MichaelMartini on Mar 31, 2008 2:44:26 GMT -5
Umaga got more offense in than Batista did, by far. Batista just came on at the end with his usual ending spurt of offense. Spinebuster and an almost totally botched power bomb. |
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Post by thesunbeast on Mar 31, 2008 3:15:26 GMT -5
The match was about 9 minutes, but it seemed rushed. Umaga's matches are better for his style when It's a slow, systematic destruction. Batista tarted off very strong, but Umaga took control for about 5 minutes. Batista then got an opening, did the spinebuster, an the batista bomb for the win.
the "manhandling" part was because of the Batista bomb. Batista dropped Umaga on the side instead of between his legs, but Batista lifted Umaga up with incredible force. Yes, I know that it's the guy being put in the move that's doing all the work, but I can't help but remember the mindless Batista bashing of 2006 when the timing of the Batista bomb was off in his match with Booker T, and everyone kept saying how Batista wasn't strong enough to lift him up.
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Post by angryfan on Mar 31, 2008 3:34:48 GMT -5
Batista/Umaga wasn't a squash... At least U-Manga got some offense in. Kane vs Chavo for the wwecw title however was a squash/flatten/smother. If you listen real close during the chokeslam, you can hear him say "this one's for the f***ing Christmas Creature". |
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Post by James McCloud IS John Godot on Mar 31, 2008 5:55:57 GMT -5
It was a typical SmackDown TV match, Batista could have been wrestling Deuce or Domino for all the difference it would have made.
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Post by texaswhopper on Mar 31, 2008 8:11:23 GMT -5
Booing at Batista during the match.
I heard it.
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Post by phenomphan on Mar 31, 2008 8:15:38 GMT -5
Yeah, Batista was booed. I kind of felt bad for him. He also almost botched the Batista Bomb. It's amazing how last year at WM 23 he had probably the best match of his career and this year he was featured in a forgettable mid-card match. I wonder what's next for him.
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krzykraka
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Post by krzykraka on Mar 31, 2008 8:20:00 GMT -5
this match could have easily been left off the card and let the ECW title match have its time.
If the wwe is just going to have some matches on the card thats rushed and are crap why even bother. Just give the good matches more time.
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mrjl
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Post by mrjl on Mar 31, 2008 12:44:04 GMT -5
Yeah, Batista was booed. I kind of felt bad for him. He also almost botched the Batista Bomb. It's amazing how last year at WM 23 he had probably the best match of his career and this year he was featured in a forgettable mid-card match. I wonder what's next for him. Well, as I recall a couple of years ago he needed Flair and Orton's help to get Mick Foley up. I think Umaga ways quite a bit more. |
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AriadosMan
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Post by AriadosMan on Mar 31, 2008 12:45:37 GMT -5
Umaga>>>>>Batista
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Post by mysterydriver on Mar 31, 2008 12:46:53 GMT -5
Umaga showed up.
Batista didn't.
The match suffered because of it.
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Post by Edison taps to the ARMBAR! on Mar 31, 2008 12:49:32 GMT -5
Umaga showed up. Batista didn't. The match suffered because of it. I would say the match suffered because Batista DID show up to the arena at least. |
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Post by BlackJackRobby on Mar 31, 2008 14:21:28 GMT -5
I would not blame him for a botch on the powerbomb.
I mean Umaga is a big dude, and all of Batistas muscles in his back moved a way that they probably should not have.
I'm guessing as soon as he got backstage he was layed down with some pain killers cause it looked like it hurt like hell.
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El Dandy
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Post by El Dandy on Mar 31, 2008 14:26:54 GMT -5
Best part of the match:
Fans at ringside chanting "Oo-Oo-Umaga!"
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Post by The Peoples Elbow on Mar 31, 2008 16:15:28 GMT -5
It was visual diarrhea.
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Bo Rida
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Pulled one over on everyone.
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Post by Bo Rida on Mar 31, 2008 16:31:01 GMT -5
I thought it would be a fast paced slobberknocker with both men struggling to finish each other off, I was really disappointed they could have done much better.
Why go at such a slow pace for that short a match?
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Post by Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby on Mar 31, 2008 17:08:59 GMT -5
I didn't even think it was a botch, it looked to me like he was selling his back.
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