Cranjis McBasketball
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Aug 29, 2022 0:21:29 GMT -5
Roman better win. There's literally no reason for Drew to win other than to try and recreate the pop Davey Boy got in 92. And because it'd cement Clash at the Castle as a major deal for future shows... And instantly freshen up the stalest aspect of the show... And give Drew a huge moment in front of a crowd after his entire main event run before this took place in empty buildings... And he's looked terrible through this entire build because even back in April Roman was owning him at every possible turn... And it'd end this dogshit reign that's been going on for two goddamn years with zero purpose behind it.... There's no story to do all that. I agree, if Drew had been chasing Roman the last two years, but he hasn't. It's a stale story and the only reason to do it is location, which Drew isn't even f***ing from. To end two years, of whatever it is they're doing, just because Europe, kills the last two years.
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Post by msc on Aug 29, 2022 4:31:46 GMT -5
And because it'd cement Clash at the Castle as a major deal for future shows... And instantly freshen up the stalest aspect of the show... And give Drew a huge moment in front of a crowd after his entire main event run before this took place in empty buildings... And he's looked terrible through this entire build because even back in April Roman was owning him at every possible turn... And it'd end this dogshit reign that's been going on for two goddamn years with zero purpose behind it.... There's no story to do all that. I agree, if Drew had been chasing Roman the last two years, but he hasn't. It's a stale story and the only reason to do it is location, which Drew isn't even f***ing from. To end two years, of whatever it is they're doing, just because Europe, kills the last two years. So it's not been built up but is also stale for going too long? Right. Anyhow, they have been seeding Reigns/Drew for ages. They had Drew set his eyes on Reigns title the second he jumped to Smackdown, only to go for the whole Corrupt Boss prevents it angle. They had either Vince or Reigns (it was never made clear who) actively blocking McIntyre being in the number one contendors match a year ago. For the last year or so they've had Cole and McAfee talking on Smackdown about how Drew is the one guy Reigns has never beaten in a title match. On TV they've been setting up Reigns/Drew since just after WrestleMania when McIntyre saved RKBro from a Bloodline beatdown and they kept having Reigns escape having to defend his title. They've stretched it for ages to get to this one PPV but yes, they've had him chasing Reigns title for months, and last year as well - though they dovetailed away for a few months so they could do Brock/Reigns at WrestleMania yet again.
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Post by lockedontarget on Aug 29, 2022 4:46:44 GMT -5
And because it'd cement Clash at the Castle as a major deal for future shows... And instantly freshen up the stalest aspect of the show... And give Drew a huge moment in front of a crowd after his entire main event run before this took place in empty buildings... And he's looked terrible through this entire build because even back in April Roman was owning him at every possible turn... And it'd end this dogshit reign that's been going on for two goddamn years with zero purpose behind it.... There's no story to do all that. I agree, if Drew had been chasing Roman the last two years, but he hasn't. It's a stale story and the only reason to do it is location, which Drew isn't even f***ing from. To end two years, of whatever it is they're doing, just because Europe, kills the last two years. They haven’t built up ANY ending to this Roman storyline, though. This isn’t Hangman vs Omega. There’s never been a long term story here. It’s just the same short story over and over and over again. Just let it die already.
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Post by 1 Free Moon-Down with Burger on Aug 29, 2022 7:27:35 GMT -5
I’d be more on the Reigns loses the title train if he wasn’t so goddamn over right now. Crowds are not done with the run it doesn’t seem.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2022 7:49:20 GMT -5
Theory will cash in mid match, Drew pins Theory, Heyman successful points out that Theory's MITB contact was only for the WWE Title so Roman is still Universal Champ. Dammit, I forgot that Theory still has the MITB.
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Post by polarbearpete on Aug 29, 2022 8:45:58 GMT -5
Theory will cash in mid match, Drew pins Theory, Heyman successful points out that Theory's MITB contact was only for the WWE Title so Roman is still Universal Champ. I think this might be the best way to get both the big moment for Drew in Europe, while also preserving Roman’s title reign for another match down the road.
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Post by msc on Aug 29, 2022 9:55:51 GMT -5
Theory will cash in mid match, Drew pins Theory, Heyman successful points out that Theory's MITB contact was only for the WWE Title so Roman is still Universal Champ. Dammit, I forgot that Theory still has the MITB. Kill several birds with one stone. (Idea from up thread) Drew/Reigns have a banger of a match. Then near the end, both are down and Theory runs out and cashes in, is immediately killed by both men ala Summerslam. Sprint to the finish happens and Drew pins Reigns with the Claymore 1-2-3. Huge celebration. He's got the belts. End show. Cue RAW. Shenanigans. As Theory got involved, the match became a WWE title match only, so while Drew did pin Reigns for the WWE title, your Universal Champ is still Roman Reigns. Achievements 1. Drew wins in the UK 2. Reigns suffers some adversity 3. Theory loses MITB. 4. Universal title reign still goes on if it must end at WrestleMania. But tbf, I'd much rather just have McIntyre win everything on Saturday clean as a whistle, and then drop one of the belts a month later because he insists on defending both belts in separate matches like a big daft noble babyface would.
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Aug 29, 2022 9:58:43 GMT -5
Theory will cash in mid match, Drew pins Theory, Heyman successful points out that Theory's MITB contact was only for the WWE Title so Roman is still Universal Champ. This is absolutely what is going to happen.
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Post by 4real on Aug 29, 2022 10:23:05 GMT -5
I just don’t want to imagine what the crowd would be like if Roman wins.
So I’m going for Drew. Because I don’t want to be in a bad mood when I leave the show.
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Post by BlahBlah on Aug 29, 2022 11:26:24 GMT -5
Roman better win. There's literally no reason for Drew to win other than to try and recreate the pop Davey Boy got in 92. And because it'd cement Clash at the Castle as a major deal for future shows... And instantly freshen up the stalest aspect of the show... And give Drew a huge moment in front of a crowd after his entire main event run before this took place in empty buildings... And he's looked terrible through this entire build because even back in April Roman was owning him at every possible turn... And it'd end this dogshit reign that's been going on for two goddamn years with zero purpose behind it.... It's not stale to most of the audience though. Reigns is still supremely over and executing at the highest level in every aspect of being a champ. I think more than anything Smackdown just suffers from general lack of compelling talent. My point is Raw doesn't have a champ but the show has been so good since Trips took over so now it's a bit more negligible.
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Post by msc on Aug 29, 2022 12:44:04 GMT -5
The nWo weren't stale to the live audiences in WCW. They should have still faced some comeuppance long before they did.
That the crowds cheer the biggest heel in the company after 2 years of domination is a sign of failed writing more than a resounding success.
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Post by chazraps on Aug 29, 2022 12:46:54 GMT -5
Rooting hard for Drew, expect Kross to cost Drew the title because he's an idiot. Anyone here know if UK has the same policy as Canada? Must be vaccinated to enter + no criminal offences to enter the country? If so, in regards to the vax, no Cross on the show probably. Kross STILL isn't vaccinated?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2022 13:55:23 GMT -5
The nWo weren't stale to the live audiences in WCW. They should have still faced some comeuppance long before they did. That the crowds cheer the biggest heel in the company after 2 years of domination is a sign of failed writing more than a resounding success. Credit to Roman for being so over, but it is a bummer when crowds sit on their hands until he shows up.
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Post by government mule on Aug 29, 2022 14:07:07 GMT -5
Theory will cash in mid match, Drew pins Theory, Heyman successful points out that Theory's MITB contact was only for the WWE Title so Roman is still Universal Champ. That's genius. I can see this as a solution that ties a few loose ends.
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Post by sportatorium on Aug 29, 2022 14:37:49 GMT -5
The reasons for giving Drew the win in this thread are strong ones, but for whatever reason I can't see it happening at this event. I think they give Drew a ton of shine, but Roman keeps both belts.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2022 14:39:24 GMT -5
Kinda crazy that this is the closest poll I've seen on here in a while.
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Post by Tiffany Stratton's Daddy on Aug 29, 2022 15:10:04 GMT -5
This is the first time I can remember in Roman's reign where it's 50/50. There's several factors in this:
- Roman Reigns taking more time off - Drew McIntyre's hometown - USA pushing for a world champion - Triple H now in charge
This would be the biggest moment of McIntyre's career, by far. But fans would riot if McIntyre loses. Also, keep in mind "Rock versus Roman" in Hollywood and the pending 1,000 day reign.
It comes down to Triple H's commitment. Is he committed to the plan Vince set forth? Or is Triple H going to be bold enough to carve his own path?
We'll find out Saturday.
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Post by Jindrak Mark on Aug 29, 2022 16:48:01 GMT -5
In my mind there's at least a more than zero chance Roman might lose here so it should be interesting to watch live. The only other match in this title reign I thought he might lose was Wrestlemania 37 and even then I thought it might be Edge pinning Bryan so Roman wouldn't take the fall.
If Vince was in charge he would probably be changing the planned finish of this match every 6 hours this week until the show goes on the air. I hope at least now they have a plan in place and know where they're going.
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Post by msc on Aug 30, 2022 4:31:40 GMT -5
This is the first time I can remember in Roman's reign where it's 50/50. There's several factors in this: - Roman Reigns taking more time off - Drew McIntyre's hometown
- USA pushing for a world champion - Triple H now in charge This would be the biggest moment of McIntyre's career, by far. But fans would riot if McIntyre loses. Also, keep in mind "Rock versus Roman" in Hollywood and the pending 1,000 day reign. It comes down to Triple H's commitment. Is he committed to the plan Vince set forth? Or is Triple H going to be bold enough to carve his own path? We'll find out Saturday. Drew McIntyre's WELSH? Never knew that one!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2022 7:49:35 GMT -5
Three weeks ago… Roman.
Now? Drew.
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