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Post by kingoftheindies on Apr 2, 2023 23:00:13 GMT -5
Unforced error. It fell into your lap. The crowd was going absolutely nuts for everything. He’s over as f***, selling merch out the ass. And that’s what they do. It legitimately feels like they have a brain disease and can’t help but go the wrong direction. They were inches from the end zone. All you had to do was take one step. It's baffling, and some people going "Well was Cody REALLY ready?" YES, YES HE WAS, like this post shows it lol WWE can't stop being WWE, and this is why they get all the shit they get and keep losing viewers. You have to f***ing end shit or have satisfying conclusions, this has been going on for THREE YEARS, this was it, the crowd was electric and when Roman won you could hear the air leave. This is one of the biggest fumbled bags in wrestling history, and I can't believe they did it with no shame tbh Here's the other issue too, you sacrificed Sami Zayn getting insanely hot and being seen as a viable person to dethrone Roman because you wanted to tell the story. Yes Sami and KO got an amazing moment themselves, but you had an angle that organically got over that you shelved because the original guy was back... who then regained his overness.... and didn't go with him... and for what.. to get a match with The Rock in theory? Like legit at this point the only people who may be credible enough to fight Roman are Lashley, Gunther, and maybe Seth... and I guess you may be able to build a compelling story around Bray. But none of that changes the fact that two ready made megastar babyfaces had lost their moments as singles stars
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Post by Fade on Apr 2, 2023 23:00:13 GMT -5
“I’m the greatest of all time. This WrestleMania solidifies it”.
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salz4life
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Post by salz4life on Apr 2, 2023 23:00:25 GMT -5
So Drew didn’t get to end it in front of 60,000+ UK fans at the first proper UK PPV in 30 years. Sami doesn’t get to end it in Montreal with everyone behind him. Cody doesn’t get to end it with an entire stadium behind him at the biggest show. I’m starting to think WWE just doesn’t know how to end this. Brock will get it in a special house show in South Dakota.
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Post by john84 on Apr 2, 2023 23:00:36 GMT -5
Where does Miz vs. Shane II rank among the greatest WrestleMania sequels of all time? It's better than Undertaker v Shawn II
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Post by A Little Doo Doo on Apr 2, 2023 23:01:03 GMT -5
Only one man can put an end to this bullshit. {Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler} Seriously… watch it be Brock.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Apr 2, 2023 23:01:05 GMT -5
“I’m the greatest of all time. This WrestleMania solidifies it”. "I'm the greatest of all time because booking lets me win all the time no matter what and it's pretty cool"
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Post by Fade on Apr 2, 2023 23:01:53 GMT -5
“We’re sitting tonight already planning WrestleMania 40”
mfg
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Post by salz4life on Apr 2, 2023 23:02:09 GMT -5
Lapsed Hogan is coming for his Torch, brother…
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Post by RI Richmark on Apr 2, 2023 23:02:33 GMT -5
Just got home. Was watching over my friend's house. Right before the main event my friend's fiance starts having chest pains and shortness of breath. We had to call 911. They went off to the hospital and I went home. So I'm processing a lot right now. Damn, I hope everything turns out alright. Well she was walking out with some help from the EMTs so I think that's a good sign. Thanks for your concern.
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Apr 2, 2023 23:03:04 GMT -5
You know it’s bad because there’s often a lot I enjoy in WWE, and I can look past some of the dumb shit they’ll do because they’ll feature high caliber talent and presentation.
But I can’t help but second the folks saying that this booking choice is going to bite them in the ass. We’ve seen hot business periods like this in wrestling history get derailed by one or two major booking decisions alone.
This was Fingerpoke Of Doom-tier stupidity.
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knightboat
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Post by knightboat on Apr 2, 2023 23:03:04 GMT -5
Wait, Connor McGregor is going to take the title isn't he?
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Post by "Trickster Dogg" James Jesse on Apr 2, 2023 23:03:14 GMT -5
So Drew didn’t get to end it in front of 60,000+ UK fans at the first proper UK PPV in 30 years. Sami doesn’t get to end it in Montreal with everyone behind him. Cody doesn’t get to end it with an entire stadium behind him at the biggest show. I’m starting to think WWE just doesn’t know how to end this. WWE: I don't know how to come.
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Post by hbkid718 on Apr 2, 2023 23:03:23 GMT -5
It has been hard to catch up with everything this weekend, so there my WrestleMania Page won't be done until later this week, as it's hard to update 39 years of history. Also, my Weekly Column will be a 3-Week Column next week since I still didn't finish my Facts & Stats. Also, I didn't get a chance to update all of my other Pages. So that will all have to wait for Wed, which is my next day off of work. I apologize.
Here are my WrestleMania Night 2 Thoughts:
My Picks: Rhodes, Belair, Sheamus, Edge, Lesnar, Shayna & Ronda. BTW, I liked Pete Rosenberg's tour of SoFi Stadium to the Gorilla Position, the WrestleMania By The Numbers (with facts that I didn't know), & Paul Heyman's incredible promo. Check out @wwestats for incredible WrestleMania Facts that even I didn't know. I like them replaying all of the special entrances from last night. Once again, I love The Miz's WrestleMania Musical. It reminds me of Todd Pettengill's Slammy Award Song. Damn, Booker bringing up Skittles. I used to eat Skittles as I watch wrestling but now that I'm a Diabetic, I can't eat them anymore. I will be eating an Orange later during Mania. Yes, Lesnar VS Omos will be opening. So, they get the crap out of the way & we can enjoy the rest of the night. Excellent version of America The Beautiful by Jimmie Allen & another fun Cold Open by Kevin Hart. I think last year they did the same opening 2 nights in a row. Nice quick segment with Miz & Snoop Dogg. Brock Lesnar VS Omos was better than I was expecting. It wasn't horrible like I thought it would be. Omos did a great job. Brock showed why he is the Beast. My Picks: 1-0. What happened to Shotzi's tank? It's her WrestleMania debut. Her tank had to be part of the entrance. And Natalya's Mania Record was set a few years ago, so her continuing it tonight isn't a big deal. The Women's Showcase 4-Way was good even though I wasn't into it, but then Ronda Rousey had to steal the spotlight, come in & do one move to win. What a waste. My Picks: 2-0. Yes, Bobby Lashley just walked to the ring, showed the Andre Trophy and left. That was the greatest segment in WrestleMania History. I don't have to waste my time doing research for another last minute match. Once again, I like them showing people from around the world watching WrestleMania. It reminds me of the Olympics & the athletes' families watching them compete. Another good way to use Xavier Woods & the UpUpDownDown Crew. Excellent package on the IC Title Triple Threat Match. I like Titus O'Neil on commentary, as he was good last night. And the Mike's Hard Lemonade sponsorship fits this match unlike the Cinnamon Toast Crunch sponsored Rey VS Dominik last night. At least Sheamus & Drew were in the commercial. And at least, Sheamus won't be in a 2 minute match like he was last year. GUNTHER VS Drew McIntyre VS Sheamus was incredible. My chest hurts just watching what they did to each other. It might be my favorite night of the weekend. I was on the edge of my seat the whole match. I wanted Sheamus to get the IC Title, but I don't mind GUNTHER as Champion. He needs to break Honky Tonk Man's Record. My Picks: 2-1. Damn, earlier they mentioned Skittles. Now, Snickers. Meanwhile, I'm eating an Orange. Cool entrances for both Asuka & Bianca Belair. Great moment for those little girls to dance with Bianca. Bianca Belair VS Asuka was excellent & my favorite Women's Match at WrestleMania. What an finishing sequence. Belair continues her undefeated singles streak. (She lost a Battle Royal on the Kickoff which people don't count) Asuka remains winless. My Picks: 3-1. Bianca Belair VS Asuka was excellent & my favorite Women's Match at WrestleMania. What an finishing sequence. Belair continues her undefeated singles streak. (She lost a Battle Royal on the Kickoff which people don't count) Asuka remains winless. My Picks: 3-1. Why do they always have to lie for attendance records? Why can't they say the real numbers? Damn it. WTH. What the hell am I going to do for my records? First, Shane McMahon comes back to wrestle The Miz. He blows out his knee. Then, Snoop Dogg does a horrible People's Elbow & pins Miz. Yeah, my Records aren't being done anytime soon. And they couldn't find a match for Bobby Lashley or half of the roster that deserves it but are sitting in the back eating catering. Cool use of Russell Crowe & the Pope's Exorcist for the Hell In A Cell Match. Amazing entrance by Edge. I love that it's just getting dark. It sucks that Gangrel wasn't there as rumored. Awesome Finn Balor Demon entrance. They didn't use the Red Hell In A Cell, but all of the weapons are Red & Purple. If Mick Foley can continue after falling off the Cell, Finn Blaor can continue with a cut on his head. LOL Edge has been in nothing like this at WrestleMania. What about the Ladder Match & TLC & the Hardcore Match with Mick Foley? The Coup De Grace off the Cell was incredible. Balor was amazing. Edge VS Finn Balor was insane. It might be my favorite Hell In A Cell Match of All-Time. We didn't need Gangrel, Christian, or The Judgment Day. My Pick: 4-1. I was out of the room, but I heard that it was highlights of the fun WrestleMania Trailers & Bianca Belair's interview. So, I didn't miss anything. Congrats once again to Stacy Keibler, The Great Muta, Andy Kaufman, Tim White, & Rey Mysterio. I already can't wait for WrestleMania 40. It's cool to show some American fans for a change. Why are they repeating stuff from last night. Get to the main event already. I guess it's going to be another long night. What an awesome entrance. I love that Cody Rhodes's family there especially Brodie Huber. I am literally crying. We just needed Dustin & Shadow. Epic Roman Reigns entrance. Love Michael Cole mentioning Daniel Bryan & Cesaro. Solo is an evil human being. He stole the belt from Brodie Jr. Wow. Roman with a Rock Bottom. Cody with a Pedigree. This is from the same guy that used a sledgehammer to break a throne in AEW. Another stupid ref bump. We have seen enough of these this weekend. I think VinceMcMahon is back in charge. That's the only reason that finish was done. What BS. Cody Rhodes VS Roman Reigns was the best WrestleMania main event until that horrible finish. Disgusting. My Picks: 5-2. Normally I wouldn't like that, but I love The Usos & Sami & KO coming out. They have to do a 6-Man Tag tomorrow night on Raw with Cody, KO, & Sami VS The Bloodline.
Here's my WrestleMania Night 2 Rankings: 1) IC Title Triple Threat 2) Edge VS Finn Balor 3) Cody Rhodes VS Roman Reigns 4) Bianca Belair VS Asuka 5) Brock Lensar VS Omos 6) Women's Showcase 4-Way Match 7) Snoop Dog/Shane McMahon VS The Miz
Full 2 Night WrestleMania Rankings: 1) IC Title Triple Threat (Night 2) 2) KO & Zayn VS Usos (Night 1) 3) Edge VS Finn Balor (Night 2) 4) Cody Rhodes VS Roman Reigns (Night 2) 5) Bianca Belair VS Asuka (Night 2) 6) Seth Rollins VS Logan Paul (Night 1) 7) Rey VS Dominik Mysterio (Night 1) 8) Charlotte Flair VS Rhea Ripley (Night 1) 9) Men's Tag Team Fatal 4-Way Match (Night 1) 10) John Cena VS Austin Theory (Night 1) 11) Brock Lensar VS Omos (Night 2) 12) 6-Woman Tag (Night 1) 13) Pat McAfee VS The Miz (Night 1) 14) Women's Showcase 4-Way Match (Night 2) 15) Snoop Dog/Shane McMahon VS The Miz (Night 2)
I haven't done a Full Mania Ranking in 6 years, but despite the main event finish, WrestleMania 39 has to be one of my favorite Manias of All-Time up there with 17, 3 (only for sentimental reasons, not wrestling), 19, 29, & 28. It is definitely the best of the 2 Night Manias, as there's always been a night that wasn't that good. Hopefully, things will be better on Raw tomorrow. Good night. Overall My Picks: 10-3.
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Post by Fade on Apr 2, 2023 23:03:44 GMT -5
“He has a bad habit of starting problems at press conferences”
Okay.
Okay, that..that made my night.
“Yeah, the improv or whatever? That’s it, you wasted your question, alright good night”
God, f*** Hausman.
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Post by A Little Doo Doo on Apr 2, 2023 23:04:00 GMT -5
Man, what if it really is going to be the blandest babyface of all time Bron Breakker? 😂
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Post by mystermystery on Apr 2, 2023 23:04:06 GMT -5
“We’re sitting tonight already planning WrestleMania 40” mfg Roman defeats Kenny Omega after Solo Sika says Final Fantasy is a bad series of games and Omega faints.
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Post by FHgrad99 on Apr 2, 2023 23:05:13 GMT -5
The WWE could have ended a great show with a feel-good moment but instead they ended it with a fart. This makes ZERO sense.
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Apr 2, 2023 23:05:40 GMT -5
I had a sneaking suspicion when Gunther retained... but figured nah they couldn't be that stupid... .
and I figured hey he'll lose at Backlash and go onto a Summer feud with Cody instead...
but I guess f***ing not...
but yeah... the entire thing behind sami didn't win because they wanted to have Cody win at Mania and that makes sense... except then they didn't do that either...
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Post by Timeless Hayterade on Apr 2, 2023 23:06:42 GMT -5
It'll be more heartbreaking when it turns out they're waiting for him to lose them to the Rock at 50 years old. That would literally mean a part-time Rock ended the two longest reigns in the modern era. I would expect WWE to pull that kind of shit.
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Post by Fade on Apr 2, 2023 23:06:43 GMT -5
Like how last night hunter got applause as he came out for the scrum. Tonight? Nada.
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