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Post by eJm on Sept 10, 2020 7:52:39 GMT -5
Much like Moxley shooting down some horrible comment WWE wanted him to make re: Roman and his leukemia, I wonder if they had intended to pay it off sooner, but given what they were trying to cash in on, it was something so tasteless and tone-death, they tossed it because it'd have made Ubisoft's "BLM is being orchestrated by a cabal, they're the bad guys" PR cyanide look like a smart business decision. Yeah, I can see the case where they had an “intention” but then saw events go where they have and be like “Erm, guys? I think we’re not going to be able to go back if we step over this line so...let’s not?” Especially since they’ve already taken a lot of shit for other stuff in the past few months, that’d be the last thing they need.
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Post by polarbearpete on Sept 10, 2020 10:30:25 GMT -5
It has been lame so far but the promo was decent and hopefully when they actually unveil who they are, they start wearing normal gear and get a serious push.
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Post by JoDaNa1281 on Sept 10, 2020 12:55:24 GMT -5
Kevin Dunn would find a way to f*** up a porno. lol Think of the camerawork. The camera would zoom in & out with each thrust.
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Post by r. on Sept 10, 2020 13:34:55 GMT -5
The camera would zoom in & out with each thrust. Nah. Dunn would continuously cut to crew member reactions ultimately missing the money shot entirely.
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Post by Tyrannosaurus Sex on Sept 10, 2020 14:48:11 GMT -5
WWE management after a Retribution segment:
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Sept 10, 2020 15:36:03 GMT -5
can you describe teh ruckus sir?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2020 16:00:18 GMT -5
I just want them to get on with it at this point. We’re in this holding period where we’re waiting for them to take the next step... and it’s still not happening. Really if you wanted Roman’s return to be the big SummerSlam thing, then fine, but you had a PPV the next GD week called PAYBACK where you could have unmasked them.
They need to settle in on a lineup and get them unmasked soon, because there’s very little momentum, if any, left at this point.
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Sept 10, 2020 16:22:59 GMT -5
I just want them to get on with it at this point. We’re in this holding period where we’re waiting for them to take the next step... and it’s still not happening. Really if you wanted Roman’s return to be the big SummerSlam thing, then fine, but you had a PPV the next GD week called PAYBACK where you could have unmasked them. They need to settle in on a lineup and get them unmasked soon, because there’s very little momentum, if any, left at this point. Hell we've only finally gotten to like part 1 of this storyline since they've only JUST gotten to giving a promo.
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Post by Magic knows Black Lives Matter on Sept 10, 2020 16:56:12 GMT -5
Said it before but if WWE hadn’t f***ing advertised this as a major angle, they might be able to get away with moving the angle at a snail’s pace (probably not but there’s a chance, lol)
They gave themselves no chance the moment they were posted that shit on the website. They pretty much had to body most of your top guys in a real short period for it to work at that point and since that’s obviously wasn’t the plan, they pissed all over their own feet.
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Sept 10, 2020 17:02:36 GMT -5
Said it before but if WWE hadn’t f***ing advertised this as a major angle, they might be able to get away with moving the angle at a snail’s pace (probably not but there’s a chance, lol) They gave themselves no chance the moment they were posted that shit on the website. They pretty much had to body most of your top guys in a real short period for it to work at that point and since that’s obviously wasn’t the plan, they pissed all over their own feet. yeah, if it just started with a mystery group burning a generator or whatever... and just had it be a what the hell is going on? Having random bits of chaos starting through the show could possibly have worked. Then leading to the in ring beatdowns... and then promo. but they had the Press Release of "A NEW FACTION IS COMING!" and then "THEY'RE CALLED RETRIBUTION!" both announced on the website for some reason...
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Post by Chainsaw on Sept 10, 2020 17:02:39 GMT -5
Have it be one wrestler and just say the rest were random guys in masks helping him. Dio Maddin: It's me. I'm Retribution. *gets squashed by Braun in 5 seconds* I'm pretty sure the point was to always make these guys look like chumps with no direction.
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Post by Clash, Never a Meter Maid on Sept 10, 2020 17:37:34 GMT -5
Have it be one wrestler and just say the rest were random guys in masks helping him. Dio Maddin: It's me. I'm Retribution. *gets squashed by Braun in 5 seconds* I'm pretty sure the point was to always make these guys look like chumps with no direction. Honestly, I wouldn’t be shocked if Retribution winds up being Dan Hibiki tier. They’ll be chasing R-Truth around for the 24-7 title by the end of the year unless WWE somehow turn this around quick. Nah, I take that back, that’s an insult to Dan and the power of Saikyo style.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2020 18:07:09 GMT -5
Have it be one wrestler and just say the rest were random guys in masks helping him. Dio Maddin: It's me. I'm Retribution. *gets squashed by Braun in 5 seconds* I'm pretty sure the point was to always make these guys look like chumps with no direction. Not gonna lie, that would be f***ing hilarious and make all this worth it.
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Post by Zen411 on Sept 11, 2020 7:07:13 GMT -5
I want Gerald Brisco and Mike Rotundo to be involved now. If we hear a distorted voice threatening mr. Mac man or calling the wwe tax cheats, we will know.
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Post by This Player Hating Mothman on Sept 11, 2020 12:15:43 GMT -5
Said it before but if WWE hadn’t f***ing advertised this as a major angle, they might be able to get away with moving the angle at a snail’s pace (probably not but there’s a chance, lol) They gave themselves no chance the moment they were posted that shit on the website. They pretty much had to body most of your top guys in a real short period for it to work at that point and since that’s obviously wasn’t the plan, they pissed all over their own feet. I know it never could've happened because there's a 0% chance 2020 WWE is going to portray itself in a negative light, but with even just the slightest hint of moral ambiguity, the opposite actually could have worked well. If they're here to upend WWE, it might actually make for a more compelling mystery if officials denied anything was wrong, wrestlers kept having shit happen but being told it was nothing or just random criminals. Completely deny and stonewall these people who want to hold them accountable, like a real evil company does in the real world. It'd create a lot more intrigue than any of this nonsense has, and certainly work better than if they advertised this group coming in with serious gripes about the company on the company's official website and social media feeds.
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Post by koreycaskets on Sept 11, 2020 12:41:58 GMT -5
The only way I thought to fix this was have Rusev as the leader of Retribution but ....
I dead honest think Lara Sullivan will be a part of this.
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Post by jagilki on Sept 11, 2020 13:05:16 GMT -5
Said it before but if WWE hadn’t f***ing advertised this as a major angle, they might be able to get away with moving the angle at a snail’s pace (probably not but there’s a chance, lol) They gave themselves no chance the moment they were posted that shit on the website. They pretty much had to body most of your top guys in a real short period for it to work at that point and since that’s obviously wasn’t the plan, they pissed all over their own feet. yeah, if it just started with a mystery group burning a generator or whatever... and just had it be a what the hell is going on? Having random bits of chaos starting through the show could possibly have worked. Then leading to the in ring beatdowns... and then promo. but they had the Press Release of "A NEW FACTION IS COMING!" and then "THEY'RE CALLED RETRIBUTION!" both announced on the website for some reason... I'm semi convinced the announced it ahead of time because Vince is convinced the fans are so stupid they'd think it's real otherwise.
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Post by Bang Bang Bart on Sept 11, 2020 14:26:34 GMT -5
Said it before but if WWE hadn’t f***ing advertised this as a major angle, they might be able to get away with moving the angle at a snail’s pace (probably not but there’s a chance, lol) They gave themselves no chance the moment they were posted that shit on the website. They pretty much had to body most of your top guys in a real short period for it to work at that point and since that’s obviously wasn’t the plan, they pissed all over their own feet. I know it never could've happened because there's a 0% chance 2020 WWE is going to portray itself in a negative light, but with even just the slightest hint of moral ambiguity, the opposite actually could have worked well. If they're here to upend WWE, it might actually make for a more compelling mystery if officials denied anything was wrong, wrestlers kept having shit happen but being told it was nothing or just random criminals. Completely deny and stonewall these people who want to hold them accountable, like a real evil company does in the real world. It'd create a lot more intrigue than any of this nonsense has, and certainly work better than if they advertised this group coming in with serious gripes about the company on the company's official website and social media feeds. I think something like Retribution would’ve worked greatly during the height of The Authority.
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Post by DSR on Sept 11, 2020 16:20:09 GMT -5
The only way I thought to fix this was have Rusev as the leader of Retribution but .... I dead honest think Lara Sullivan will be a part of this. Lara Sullivan from Pyxis Oncology?! (I had to Google Lara Sullivan.)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2020 17:19:18 GMT -5
The only way I thought to fix this was have Rusev as the leader of Retribution but .... I dead honest think Lara Sullivan will be a part of this. Would love for this to happen. That's the only way for this thing to redeem itself.
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