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Post by Duke Cameron on Apr 1, 2023 23:07:16 GMT -5
9, Dominik didn’t win.
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Post by XIII on Apr 1, 2023 23:07:17 GMT -5
8 for me.
Cena match was more or less pointless. Men’s tag was fun once it got going Rollins/Paul was good but I didn’t much care about it Women’s trios was bad. Lita should not be allowed to wrestle again Rey/Dom was the match of the night. Just great action and storytelling and sets Bad Bunny up for a hot crowd in PR Charlotte/Rhea was good and the right person won McAfee/Miz was okay for a cool down spot Main event was solid. Good storytelling but was very predictable so it took away from some of the false finishes.
One of the better Main Roster overall PPV nights in a long time though.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Apr 1, 2023 23:07:25 GMT -5
10. Wrestling is god damned easy to book correctly when you book god damned logically. No whacky twists to screw with the fans because they figured out the logical conclusion to the story. Looking at you, and specifically you, Vince, you daft bastard.
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Post by fw91 on Apr 1, 2023 23:08:40 GMT -5
Only voted a 9 because Cena didn’t win. Imo he should have and then drop it on RAW to someone like solo. It would have been a higher starting point to the show, but man just a tremendous night of the sports entertainment style at its finest.
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Post by The Gallus Mark on Apr 1, 2023 23:09:28 GMT -5
10.
I really think that 4 way tag match put this night on its way to being as special as it was. Just was lights out and a perfect show to pick the crowd back up after Cena lost.
Charlotte vs Rhea and KO/Sami vs USO’s were great and had the correct winners with excellent storytelling throughout to make it seem like the champs were retaining
Miz vs McAfee was a perfect buffer between the last 2 matches, with a ton of sports sites all over the George Kittle interaction too.
Dom is so damn great and Rey going over with Bad Bunny and the LWO was great.
Just like the George Kittle stuff going viral, so is the KSI/Logan Paul moment, which was a lot of fun. Seth is absurdly over too.
The 6-Man Tag wasn’t great, but didn’t really bring things down much for me.
Honestly, I had an amazing time and I needed it, so I give it a 10. Will definitely rewatch.
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Post by ghost on Apr 1, 2023 23:09:54 GMT -5
Other than Cena/Theory, rest of the night was great. Satisfying endings and great stories.
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Post by Fade on Apr 1, 2023 23:13:36 GMT -5
The seemingly unanimous blegh about Cena/Theory makes me think all of us that were poopoo’ing it were right. Dunno what could have been better for Theory, or if the match should have been booked differently, but that wasn’t it.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Apr 1, 2023 23:14:42 GMT -5
Charlotte, Logan Paul, and The Usos lost, that's at least a nine for those results alone
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Post by Citizen Snips on Apr 1, 2023 23:16:09 GMT -5
I had already forced myself to forget that McAfee appeared, so that takes off another half point. Going with an 8.5 now.
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Post by Chiral on Apr 1, 2023 23:18:31 GMT -5
The seemingly unanimous blegh about Cena/Theory makes me think all of us that were poopoo’ing it were right. Dunno what could have been better for Theory, or if the match should have been booked differently, but that wasn’t it. The like "Cena says someone is f***ing complete shit inside and outside of wrestle canon and the match doesn't matter because their push is bullshit in a fourth wall breaky way, then he loses to them in the wrestling match" story format just blows and they keep going to that well over and over with him.
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Apr 1, 2023 23:19:13 GMT -5
The seemingly unanimous blegh about Cena/Theory makes me think all of us that were poopoo’ing it were right. Dunno what could have been better for Theory, or if the match should have been booked differently, but that wasn’t it. I think Cena can only do so much at this stage in his career given his other commitments. I’m not sure that this one was on Theory as he’s torn it up with other guys. It was a house show level match where Theory getting the win was the story and nothing else. It’s about what they do after this now.
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Post by Kay Faban on Apr 1, 2023 23:20:04 GMT -5
You know who didn’t dislike the Cena match? Live crowd was so hot for it. Maybe with the sound off it was average or below average, but the sound was on and it was a perfect start.
Such a great night of Mania. If Sunday can deliver this can be an all time Mania.
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Post by Fade on Apr 1, 2023 23:20:44 GMT -5
The seemingly unanimous blegh about Cena/Theory makes me think all of us that were poopoo’ing it were right. Dunno what could have been better for Theory, or if the match should have been booked differently, but that wasn’t it. I think Cena can only do so much at this stage in his career given his other commitments. I’m not sure that this one was on Theory as he’s torn it up with other guys. It was a house show level match where Theory getting the win was the story and nothing else. It’s about what they do after this now. God I hope White debuts on Monday and beats him.
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Post by FinalGwen on Apr 1, 2023 23:27:37 GMT -5
Cena/Theory - 0 stars - Just a total waste of time, bad finish, bad wrestling, terrible opener.
Four Way Tag - 2 stars - Proper chaotic opener for the crowd which is nice, but just felt like everyone climbing the turnbuckles in succession like a match I'd have with friends in the early Smackdown games. When people say Young Bucks matches have no psychology, I'll point them this way.
Rollins/Paul - 3 stars - Perfectly ok match, and Rollins' entrance attire was everything.
Damage CTRL/Becky-Trish-Lita - 3.5 stars - Really fun! Not a marvel but everyone was on point and had some really cool spots.
Rey/Dominik - 3.5 stars - Might be a bit higher if not for the advertisements derailing the mood a bit. Entrances were great, good story told.
Rhea/Charlotte - 5 stars - I wasn't sure at first but they really did a good job of ramping up the tension through the match, and it just built and built into a really good match that was a ton of fun to watch, hope Charlotte is ok after landing on her face, but she seemed to be smiling a ton at the end knowing that was a banger.
Miz/Mcafee - 1 star - I don't know why this happened. Cooldown matches are one thing but make them serviceable at least.
KO-Zayn/Usos - 5 stars - Two of the best wrestlers in the world and one of the best tag teams put on a match that everyone was red hot for after holding up the company for the bulk of the year on their acting skills. Would have liked to see Zayn win the world title but this went perfectly for what it was.
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Post by ASYLUMHAUSEN on Apr 1, 2023 23:28:41 GMT -5
That PWG-ass Main Event drives this to a 12.
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Post by coleslaw on Apr 1, 2023 23:31:33 GMT -5
Gotta go 9.
The Good - The Fatal 4 Way tag was WAY better than expected. WTF. Seth vs. Logan was a great match and I really enjoyed KSI's involvement Rey vs. Dominik was awesome and great comeuppance for Dom Miz vs. Pat was a fun little thing KO/Sami vs. Usos was f***ing awesome Rhea vs. Charlotte was really good and the right person won. Honestly just so f***ing sick of Charlotte I can't even enjoy her matches when they're good
The Bad (and what keeps it from getting a 10) Cena vs. Theory was just...there? I don't even understand why this happened Credit to the women in the 6 woman tag but I thought it was just okay and kinda dragged for me.
If I had to rank them in terms of quality/enjoyment...
1. The Usos vs. KO & Sami 2. Seth vs. Logan 3. Rey vs. Dominik 4. The Fatal 4 Way 5. Rhea vs. Charlotte 6. Miz vs. McAfee 7. Becky/Trish/Lita vs. Damage CTRL 8. Cena vs. Theory
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Post by Desi on Apr 1, 2023 23:32:29 GMT -5
8
I missed Theory/Cena because I got home late & I have no desire to catch up with that. The rest of the night of great aside from a few quibbles that most people have already mentioned (Lita, Miz/McAfee, etc.)
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Post by Jindrak Mark on Apr 1, 2023 23:39:25 GMT -5
9. Which I think is what I gave night 1 last year too. Night 2 has a lot to live up to again.
The traditionalist in me had to be dragged kicking and screaming into accepting Wrestlemania becoming a two night event but I have to admit I was very wrong in thinking it was a bad move. They should really have done it years earlier than they did.
On a one night Wrestlemania matches like Rey v Dom or even Usos/KO/Sami likely don’t get the chance to breathe like they do now and therefore wouldn’t seem as big of a deal. Like I remember that great Punk/Rey feud that got a ton of time on TV and people were really into it then they got like 6 minutes on a stuffed Mania card. Those level matches have a much better chance of delivering now.
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Apr 1, 2023 23:43:13 GMT -5
I'll go 7. I don't watch enough to have any investment in any of this and was rather bored a lot, mainly because tonight was filled with all the wrestlers I give less than a damn about. Main event was fun, but KO still feels tacked on a bit and it's a clear consolation prize for Sami. Match told a great story and while I'd rather see the Bloodline continue, can't deny the crowd loved it.
See what tomorrow night brings when more guys I enjoy are wrestling.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Apr 1, 2023 23:47:19 GMT -5
I kind of wonder if Cena just plain doesn't have it in him anymore to do a real match because all the dude ever does anymore is matches where he gets his ass beat for 90% of it, gets in his comeback sequence, then abruptly loses.
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