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Post by Mozenrath on Apr 9, 2019 0:20:53 GMT -5
I know this is a thing people really like to rally around, but other than Charlotte, who does this really apply to? Like, hell, they've pushed more short blondes than tall ones, unless Trish and Alexa are just super tall so they looped back around to short. Most of it I believe is a residual to the perceived over-push of Michelle McCool back in the day (and some still feel that way because of the 2018 Women's Rumble match). Ah, right, I forgot Michelle. I know some would count Beth, but it's not exactly a 1:1 comparison. Charlotte does kinda feel like a better Michelle sometimes, though I will give McCool that she had a tendency to pick pretty decent finishing moves.
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Post by schma on Apr 9, 2019 0:25:43 GMT -5
I am underwhelmed that this is Becky's first feud. Lacey's promo at Royal Rumble and her subsequent performance in that match were lackluster at best. Then she spent three months walking up and down aisles. Nothing I've seen of her tells me that she should be fighting a women's champ.
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Post by Prince Petty on Apr 9, 2019 0:40:48 GMT -5
Honestly, I can see the appeal of Lacey Evans, to Vince and co.
Good look, distinct character, strong presence and a pretty great personal story. But I still don't know if she's any good at wrestling and, for the life of me, I can't understand why they haven't spent that time having her parade around actually establishing her character.
Why not do vignettes where she talks about her military service, and her tough childhood? Combined with 40s style propaganda?
I don't mind her as a feud for Becky, as long as she doesn't win the belts. And we can see whether Becky can elevate someone and make them matter.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2019 1:08:04 GMT -5
The Man beats Women's Rights! *crowd cheers*
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Post by theironyuppie on Apr 9, 2019 3:46:24 GMT -5
I am underwhelmed that this is Becky's first feud. Lacey's promo at Royal Rumble and her subsequent performance in that match were lackluster at best. Then she spent three months walking up and down aisles. Nothing I've seen of her tells me that she should be fighting a women's champ. Lacey looked really good in a dark match with Nattie a few months back, but giving her #1 in the Rumble was too high-pressure of a spot, I think.
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Post by schma on Apr 9, 2019 3:57:04 GMT -5
I am underwhelmed that this is Becky's first feud. Lacey's promo at Royal Rumble and her subsequent performance in that match were lackluster at best. Then she spent three months walking up and down aisles. Nothing I've seen of her tells me that she should be fighting a women's champ. Lacey looked really good in a dark match with Nattie a few months back, but giving her #1 in the Rumble was too high-pressure of a spot, I think. There was definitely that but they also kept her in there for a really long time and while she had a couple decent moments I think they should have sent her out sooner. It was a poor first impression for me and they've done nothing to rectify it since. Hopefully now we'll actually see something worthwhile from her.
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Post by RedSmile on Apr 9, 2019 4:15:53 GMT -5
The Lady vs. The Man writes itself, but it would have been nice had they been building Lacey up in the undercard, maybe have her win the Mania battle royal, but nah who cares, right?
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Post by mrbananagrabber on Apr 9, 2019 5:59:58 GMT -5
I think the fact Becky HAS a promo style is something to be celebrated, in that she actually sounds like a human being and not a “WWE Universe, in this very ring” Vince-drone.
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Post by Zen411 on Apr 9, 2019 6:31:18 GMT -5
I woke up from a nap to see this brawl and assumed it was Charlotte and Becky again.
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Post by Pgarodactyl on Apr 9, 2019 6:53:33 GMT -5
Remember when it almost looked like they were going to have Lacey and Alexa feud?
This will be better than that. For Lacey, and for us at home.
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Post by clifford on Apr 9, 2019 8:51:40 GMT -5
The Lady vs. The Man writes itself, but it would have been nice had they been building Lacey up in the undercard, maybe have her win the Mania battle royal, but nah who cares, right? This. This is what I don't get. Lacey is more than capable in the ring (she had some great matches with Candice la Rae and Kairi Sane in NXT) and they've had her do the walk out and walk back bit for like 3 months. She should've beaten a few jobbers (do the WWE even do female jobber squashes, cause they should) and then had a strong showing in the Battle Royal, perhaps even win it. As it stands, she's done nothing. The casual fan won't buy her being on Becky's level at all. It's stoopid.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2019 9:01:21 GMT -5
Lacey, like Bianca, has had the presence of a star from the get-go. Maybe she was called up too soon, but I can see why -- and it's more than her blonde hair and height.
The fact that we don't really know what Lacey's all about kind of adds to the intrigue of the story for me. They could have done more than trot her out to wave for months, yeah, but I like the mystery aspect here more than I would've enjoyed a lukewarm Nattie feud to establish her, for example.
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Post by Rican on Apr 9, 2019 9:23:34 GMT -5
I guess it’s something new at least, but every time I’ve seen Lacey talk or wrestle she’s been absolutely terrible so Becky has her work cut out for her.
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Post by TOK Is the Target Demo on Apr 9, 2019 9:52:04 GMT -5
She's a tall, athletic blonde. There's your reason. I know this is a thing people really like to rally around, but other than Charlotte, who does this really apply to? Like, hell, they've pushed more short blondes than tall ones, unless Trish and Alexa are just super tall so they looped back around to short. People already covered McCool, but also Torie Wilson, that Little Boy Robot from NXT, and Mandy Rose just off the top.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2019 9:55:31 GMT -5
I know this is a thing people really like to rally around, but other than Charlotte, who does this really apply to? Like, hell, they've pushed more short blondes than tall ones, unless Trish and Alexa are just super tall so they looped back around to short. People already covered McCool, but also Torie Wilson, that Little Boy Robot from NXT, and Mandy Rose just off the top. Mandy Rose is 5'4.
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Post by sportatorium on Apr 9, 2019 10:15:29 GMT -5
Imagine if they had Lacey Evans wrestling since they brought her up. Gave her a win streak. Anything where she isn’t just “random heel”.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2019 10:21:41 GMT -5
After rewatching.. Yeah, that was very well done. Evans is going to be made in no time. I have faith in her to run with the ball.
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Post by Dub H on Apr 9, 2019 10:24:00 GMT -5
I cant say why but Lacey came up looking really good from that brawl.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2019 10:28:53 GMT -5
I cant say why but Lacey came up looking really good from that brawl. She got her fair share in.. And in high heels! Fun little brawl.
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Post by TOK Is the Target Demo on Apr 9, 2019 10:37:38 GMT -5
People already covered McCool, but also Torie Wilson, that Little Boy Robot from NXT, and Mandy Rose just off the top. Mandy Rose is 5'4. Is she really??
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