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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Mar 27, 2019 23:49:12 GMT -5
One of the things that I really liked about the way the Usos forfeited was that they didn't just lay down or walk out...they gave the speech as Big E was recovering from being put through the table, so he actually had time to get ready when the inevitable Bryan/Rowan moment happened. It showed some smarts, IMO. It also seemed a bit like they were still asserting a bit of dominance over New Day. They didn't want to forfeit as Big E was one step away from unconsciousness. First they came out with a lot of energy and aggression, then they reminded them of their history, and only when Xavier and Big E were ready to fight did they forfeit. It was a show of respect to the New Day, but they also made sure it wasn't lost on everyone that The Usos would have dominated them had they taken the opportunity.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2019 23:57:27 GMT -5
I know this isn't what you're asking for, but I gotta say that it always felt like the realest shit when King - even if otherwise a full blown heel - would stand up for JR. I loved that.
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Post by Nic Nemeth on Mar 28, 2019 0:59:57 GMT -5
William Regal (who was still heel technically) gave THAT speech about Eugene then ran headfirst into a fight with HHH.
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on Mar 28, 2019 3:27:10 GMT -5
I know this isn't what you're asking for, but I gotta say that it always felt like the realest shit when King - even if otherwise a full blown heel - would stand up for JR. I loved that. Yes! Excellent choice.
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Post by Cvslfc123 on Mar 28, 2019 4:30:24 GMT -5
I know this isn't what you're asking for, but I gotta say that it always felt like the realest shit when King - even if otherwise a full blown heel - would stand up for JR. I loved that. I also liked when Tazz stood up to Stone Cold the week after he attacked Michael Cole.
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Post by FAR5222 on Mar 28, 2019 4:42:26 GMT -5
The Shield rescuing Bryan from Evolution on the Raw after WM30. I know the product was pretty depressing around 2013-2014, but dammit the crowds were hot and we weren't desensitized yet of the weekly great matches were we getting. Fun times that I truly miss.
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Post by A damn road sign on Mar 28, 2019 6:05:30 GMT -5
William Regal (who was still heel technically) gave THAT speech about Eugene then ran headfirst into a fight with HHH. Came here to see this. Absolutely brilliant, William Regal doesn’t get half the credit he deserves for being so damn good.
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Mar 28, 2019 6:31:17 GMT -5
Taker and Kane saving Lita from another beating from the Two Man Power Trip. Loved the moment. The music/pyro hit, and here come's Kane and Taker, with the latter giving an "Alright, that's enough" expression
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Post by Prince Petty on Mar 28, 2019 11:07:36 GMT -5
Bret shaking Davey Boy's hand at the end of their Summerslam match was such a great moment for me, as a kid. I went into that being a huge Bulldog fan (being from the same country and all), but came out of it really admiring Bret Hart. Despite how much the WWE muddied the waters, I think the end of In Your House: Canadian Stampede is such an amazing babyface moment - The hometown heroes have vanquished the arrogant, American villains, and now they're celebrating in the ring with their whole family. It was practically WCCW/Von Erich boys stuff.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2019 11:25:48 GMT -5
I was utterly floored when Undertaker stopped Jake Roberts from hitting Elizabeth with the chair. Amazing.
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Post by Rican on Mar 28, 2019 11:40:13 GMT -5
Shawn Michaels going to hell and back to try to win the match and save Austin's job in the 2003 Survivor Series. Shawn's heartbreak when he realized he failed and Austin thanking him anyway was great.
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Mar 28, 2019 11:55:02 GMT -5
Not WWE, but when Juventud Guerrera eliminated himself from the cruiserweight battle royal, so that Dean Malenko (disguised as Ciclope) could finally get his hands on Chris Jericho. Everything about that was perfect. For reference: I love that one. It protected Juvi who was being pushed at the time, and also put him over as a babyface.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2019 23:32:22 GMT -5
I was utterly floored when Undertaker stopped Jake Roberts from hitting Elizabeth with the chair. Amazing. The "whose side are you on?" "NOT YOURS" exchange is a super underrated moment.
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Post by Rumble McSkirmish on Mar 30, 2019 23:45:21 GMT -5
DX and then Stone Cold Steve Austin coming to Mankind's aid to help fight off the Corporation and to help him to win his first WWF championship from the Rock, capped off with one of Micheal Cole's best calls of his career.
Linda McMahon rises from her chair to kick Vince right in the grapefruits.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2019 0:17:11 GMT -5
I always liked when they were planting seeds for the Eugene/Triple H story, when every time Eugene would mention Triple H as his favorite wrestler, the babyfaces around him would show genuine concern, like they knew from the start he was barking up the wrong tree but didn't know how to communicate that to him without breaking his heart.
Then of course there was Regal's "vile and venom" promo against Triple H after he stretchered Eugene that was like, all time great stuff.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2019 0:22:06 GMT -5
The Rock threatening to walk out with the rest of the roster and forcing HHH and Stephanie to give Foley his job back. Just a year before, Rock was scrambling Foley's brains with a steel chair. That was cool of Rock.
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Post by Citizen Snips on Mar 31, 2019 5:56:44 GMT -5
Spike Dudley tearing up Stone Cold's petition after Austin called Molly Holly a bimbo. Spike knew it would eventually lead to getting a brutal ass-kicking but wasn't going to let anyone, not even Stone Cold, talk to Molly like that.
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Post by Gerard Gerard on Mar 31, 2019 6:58:13 GMT -5
My personal favorite: Austin saving Stephanie from The Undertaker when he had abducted her and trying to marry her to gain mower power in the WWE. He was under no obligation to do anything as he was reviled by Vince, but Vince pleaded him for help. The image of him mowing down Ministry members and ultimately rescuing her with Vince coming out and thanking him was fantastic storytelling: My favourite part is Austin's reaction to Stephanie's hug. He's all like "naww, mate."
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Post by MrElijah on Mar 31, 2019 9:02:23 GMT -5
I was utterly floored when Undertaker stopped Jake Roberts from hitting Elizabeth with the chair. Amazing. It's a testament to how much of a heel Jake Roberts was. Undertaker doesn't scream "face". At all. But in that moment he showed he had some humanity in him. At least more than the Snake.
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Mar 31, 2019 10:09:38 GMT -5
My personal favorite: Austin saving Stephanie from The Undertaker when he had abducted her and trying to marry her to gain mower power in the WWE. He was under no obligation to do anything as he was reviled by Vince, but Vince pleaded him for help. The image of him mowing down Ministry members and ultimately rescuing her with Vince coming out and thanking him was fantastic storytelling: I think this still is the best angle Austin's ever been involved in from a purely story-driven standpoint. All the crazy vehicle stuff and destruction has its place, but this was perfect -- Cornette's call about it being "what was right" says it all.
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