XIII
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
Posts: 18,957
Member is Online
|
Post by XIII on Feb 3, 2023 22:00:30 GMT -5
Roman vs Sami at the Chamber If Sami doesn't win there, I think they really, truly risk Mania and the reactions they want. I just really doubt Cody's gonna have those Batista 2014 reactions just because Sami loses like I don't see it. [watch me be so wrong I have to delete my account in shame] Well dude didn’t exactly get a positive reaction when Roman brought him up. WWE putting themselves in a spot with this one.
|
|
Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-]
FANatic
Writer, Lover of all things Wrestling. Analytical, Critical, Lovable (hopefully). Lets all have fun!
Posts: 245,249
|
Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Feb 3, 2023 22:01:00 GMT -5
Roman vs Sami at the Chamber If Sami doesn't win there, I think they really, truly risk Mania and the reactions they want. Oh pleeeeeease. I’m sick of this “oh they’re gonna turn on it. They’re gonna turn on it” If it’s booked badly. It’ll get turned on, if they twist the story and Sami lands in something just as hot for mania, they won’t. Enough. All you’re doing is crossing your fingers for fan dissent so you can get exactly to the exact detail what you want. I'm not even worried about the crowd turning on it, I'm worried that Sami not getting the win over Roman is gonna be a mistake. I want this to go over well, don't put words in my mouth man, I can be worried about something personally lol
|
|
BRV
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
Wants him some Taco Flavored Kisses.
Posts: 17,405
|
Post by BRV on Feb 3, 2023 22:01:27 GMT -5
Roman vs Sami at the Chamber If Sami doesn't win there, I think they really, truly risk Mania and the reactions they want. I just really doubt Cody's gonna have those Batista 2014 reactions just because Sami loses like I don't see it. [watch me be so wrong I have to delete my account in shame] I was with you on that mindset until tonight. The mention of Cody Rhodes’ name in Roman Reigns’ promo elicited, to be quite honest, grumbles. But Sami Zayn’s name? Chants and cheers. They have to walk a very delicate tightrope over the next seven weeks, so as to not steal the heat off of Cody Rhodes while at the same time not making the inevitable KO/Zayn vs. Usos WrestleMania match feel like a demotion. It’s a hell of an ask after tonight, but they’ve engendered enough goodwill over the last five months that I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt.
|
|
Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-]
FANatic
Writer, Lover of all things Wrestling. Analytical, Critical, Lovable (hopefully). Lets all have fun!
Posts: 245,249
|
Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Feb 3, 2023 22:01:56 GMT -5
Sami losing when he's the hottest thing they have right now is imo the wrong move, they better hope if they do that crowds don't just shut off. They won't shut off lmao. They couldn't even keep Cody merch in stock at the Rumble. Still think Sami needs to take a belt off Roman for how hot this program is. Him losing in Montreal feels like it'll be the wrong move I can be wrong, but I can also be worried till I see what happens, I think that's fair.
|
|
A Little Doo Doo
Salacious Crumb
An unconventional man with unconventional methods.
Posts: 71,355
|
Post by A Little Doo Doo on Feb 3, 2023 22:02:08 GMT -5
Roman vs Sami at the Chamber If Sami doesn't win there, I think they really, truly risk Mania and the reactions they want. I just really doubt Cody's gonna have those Batista 2014 reactions just because Sami loses like I don't see it. [watch me be so wrong I have to delete my account in shame] Nooooo, this board's better when you're around!!!
|
|
Chiral
Salacious Crumb
Posts: 76,592
|
Post by Chiral on Feb 3, 2023 22:02:50 GMT -5
YEAH BUT THIS CROWD LIKE HALF CHEERED ROMAN LOL I just don't see modern WWE crowds doing the whole revolt thing at this point and time like there isn't that same anti company sentiment that there was in 2014 and 2015
|
|
ghost
Don Corleone
Posts: 1,994
|
Post by ghost on Feb 3, 2023 22:03:25 GMT -5
I don't think the crowd will turn on Cody at Mania, at least not to Batista levels, but Reigns/Zayn does feel like the hotter feud at the moment. Anyone who thought Reigns/Zayn was the company's end game was fooling themselves. The story for Sami is going to involve the Usos and it was always built that way. Most likely Jey will cost Sami the match and then they do the tag title match that everyone expects at Mania.
|
|
|
Post by welshpenguin on Feb 3, 2023 22:03:35 GMT -5
Great final segment. Roman was the star he always is & Sami was awesome too. There’s time in the coming weeks to add Jey & Owens to the mix.
|
|
|
Post by The Rick Jericho on Feb 3, 2023 22:04:30 GMT -5
I didn't realize until today that Sonya's Twitter header is just her and Mandy posing with their donuts: I'm still pissed they didn't make up as a couple when they were both heels. They deserved to get back together.
|
|
|
Post by 1 Free Moon-Down with Burger on Feb 3, 2023 22:05:21 GMT -5
It really feels like wrestling YouTuber types desperately want a fan revolt just so they have something to talk about.
Because why have two hot babyfaces when we can put them against eachother for no reason and kill one of them?
|
|
BRV
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
Wants him some Taco Flavored Kisses.
Posts: 17,405
|
Post by BRV on Feb 3, 2023 22:05:32 GMT -5
They need to find Cody a solid feud for the next few weeks leading into Elimination Chamber that keeps the focus off of Roman Reigns. Then, after Elimination Chamber, you have six weeks to build that match. But as I said, this is a hell of a tightrope to walk — you have WWE’s hottest babyface going into his hometown for a world championship match in a feud that’s been built over nine months. They cannot afford to butcher this one and risk Cody vs. Roman.
|
|
|
Post by Pooh Carlson on Feb 3, 2023 22:05:41 GMT -5
They won't shut off lmao. They couldn't even keep Cody merch in stock at the Rumble. Still think Sami needs to take a belt off Roman for how hot this program is. Him losing in Montreal feels like it'll be the wrong move I can be wrong, but I can also be worried till I see what happens, I think that's fair. Him losing a belt a month before Mania completely diminishes him losing at Mania. Especially if Sami does it. If Sami can beat Roman, where's the mystery as to whether Cody has a chance?
|
|
A Little Doo Doo
Salacious Crumb
An unconventional man with unconventional methods.
Posts: 71,355
|
Post by A Little Doo Doo on Feb 3, 2023 22:06:06 GMT -5
I didn't realize until today that Sonya's Twitter header is just her and Mandy posing with their donuts: I'm still pissed they didn't make up as a couple when they were both heels. They deserved to get back together. Well, Mandy pretty much said they made up after Sonya came over to NXT to help Gigi and Jacy when Mandy took time off due to her brother's death. It would've been cool to see them together on screen, though.
|
|
|
Post by Rudy Gobert Weather Machine on Feb 3, 2023 22:06:42 GMT -5
DAMON KEMP IS KILLING IT ON MAIN EVENT RN FROGMAN IS TJE ONE
|
|
Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-]
FANatic
Writer, Lover of all things Wrestling. Analytical, Critical, Lovable (hopefully). Lets all have fun!
Posts: 245,249
|
Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Feb 3, 2023 22:06:42 GMT -5
I'm just gonna go ahead and clarify that I DONT want the crowds to turn on this and I'm not "Hoping that's what happens so I get what I want"
A bunch of people liking a post thinking that's what I want is shitty tbh, it's NOT what I want, I actually like this storyline, I'm just giving personal worries or concerns about what'll happen if Sami just loses and transitions to an Usos feud
Maybe nothing will happen, great if so, but there shouldn't be a damn thing wrong with me, or others, expressing that concern if we have it, just to be shouted down and being told we're worrying for nothing. I hope it's for nothing, but it doesn't mean the concerns aren't valid.
|
|
|
Post by Jindrak Mark on Feb 3, 2023 22:07:56 GMT -5
I was worried KO’s music was going to hit at the end which would have been dumb. You save that first big save/reunion pop for their hometown in Montreal.
|
|
Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-]
FANatic
Writer, Lover of all things Wrestling. Analytical, Critical, Lovable (hopefully). Lets all have fun!
Posts: 245,249
|
Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Feb 3, 2023 22:08:05 GMT -5
Still think Sami needs to take a belt off Roman for how hot this program is. Him losing in Montreal feels like it'll be the wrong move I can be wrong, but I can also be worried till I see what happens, I think that's fair. Him losing a belt a month before Mania completely diminishes him losing at Mania. Especially if Sami does it. If Sami can beat Roman, where's the mystery as to whether Cody has a chance? I feel like you should do it just to make Roman even crazier, more violent, more unpredictable, the belt is the one thing keeping the bloodline together. He's so confident he's gonna dispatch Sami so easily, I think there's merit to Sami winning, and it wouldn't make Roman look bad at all, it'd make the Cody story more interesting if he's hellbent on keeping the belt, and doing whatever he has to do to take Cody out.
|
|
jhbboy198917
Dennis Stamp
Enter your message here...
Posts: 4,132
|
Post by jhbboy198917 on Feb 3, 2023 22:08:31 GMT -5
YEAH BUT THIS CROWD LIKE HALF CHEERED ROMAN LOL I just don't see modern WWE crowds doing the whole revolt thing at this point and time like there isn't that same anti company sentiment that there was in 2014 and 2015 Those fans went to AEW
|
|
A Little Doo Doo
Salacious Crumb
An unconventional man with unconventional methods.
Posts: 71,355
|
Post by A Little Doo Doo on Feb 3, 2023 22:09:55 GMT -5
I don't think there'll be anything to worry about with Cody, especially if Sami closes night 1 by ending the Usos' reign with KO.
|
|
|
Post by hbkid718 on Feb 3, 2023 22:10:31 GMT -5
I don't have the Complete Royal Rumble History Updated, but I did compile all of the Facts & Stats for the 2023 Rumbles.Here are my Smackdown Thoughts: Wow, I thought that Smackdown would begin with an In Memory Graphic for Lanny Poffo. I hope they do something later for him. Wow, already Smackdown off to a good start. Poor Kayla waiting outside in the cold like that for The Bloodline. I still can't believe Ricochet & Logan Paul did that and I saw it with my own 2 eyes. Ricochet & Braun Strowman VS Imperium was awesome. I didn't think I would like Ricochet & Strowman as a team, but they have great chemistry. I wouldn't mind them as Tag Team Champions. Also, I loved that their match got tons of time. OK segment with Charlotte Flair & Sonya Deville. Looking forward to their match later. The segment with The New Day, Rey Mysterio, & The Judgment Day was a waste of time. If I wanted to watch a race, I would watch NASCAR on Sunday. This is Smackdown. It's a wrestling show. There are so many wrestlers not being used on Smackdown that should be in a match. Instead we got this crap taking up time. So stupid. That's it. Lanny Poffo gets a quick mention by Michael Cole during a match. That is disrespectful. He deserves more than that. Triple H, where's your love for the past? They could have cut out the race crap and aired a tribute video for Poffo. Charlotte Flair VS Sonya Deville was an excellent match. Roman Reigns is very angry. Good segment with him & The Bloodline pissed off about Jey not being there. The Brawling Brutes VS The Viking Raiders was a fun hard-hitting match. I like The Brawling Brutes being used to try to take out The Viking Raiders before they get McIntyre & Sheamus. Fun brawl afterwards. Wow. That was creepy seeing Bray Wyatt & Uncle Howdy together. People complained about Smackdown not have any Women's Matches the last 2 weeks. We're getting 2 this week. Please give the 4-Way plenty of time. They deserve it. I love that both Smackdown & Raw Women are wrestling for a chance to face Bianca Belair at WrestleMania. It's only fair as Rhea Ripley is facing Charlotte Flair for the Smackdown Women's Title. Shayna Baszler VS Natalya VS Shotzi VS Zelina Vega was a great match. They gave it time & a surprise won with Natalya. I didn't expect her to win. Another great segment with The Bloodline. Next week's Fatal 4-Way with Mysterio, Moss, Kross, & Escobar for the #1 Contendership for the IC Title should be an awesome match. I love the WrestleMania Graphics. Here are my Smackdown Match Excellent closing segment once again. Roman Reigns' promo was great. Sami Zayn's attack was awesome as well as his challenge. Solo Sikoa & Jimmy Usos were good. And the fans are going crazy wanting Jey. Yes, Zayn VS Reigns at Elimination Chamber. I wonder how The Usos will be written off the show since Jimmy can't travel over the border to Canada. Here are my Smackdown Match Rankings: 1) Ricochet & Braun Strowman VS Kaiser & Vinci 2) Charlotte Flair VS Sonya Deville 3) Shayna Baszler VS Natalya VS Shotzi VS Zelina Vega 4) Butch & Ridge VS Erik & Ivar Besides the race, which I didn't like but it did make sense to do to continue the build for Rey VS Dom after thinking about it, the 2nd exit on the Road to Wrestlemania in Greenville, SC was great. The matches were all solid & everything had its purpose. Next Stop: Raw in Orlando, FL.
|
|