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Post by schma on Apr 2, 2023 9:23:03 GMT -5
I found it odd that they had Bad Bunny on commentary and he didn't say a damn word. I know he was just out there to counter some interference but I don't remember saying one word. He was doing Spanish commentary Ok, that makes sense. I missed that but I skipped part of the entrances.
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Post by Can you afford to pay me, Gah on Apr 2, 2023 9:24:43 GMT -5
I have it a 10. Mainly because outside the opener was weak but wasn't bad. I was in some way into the rest of the show. The 4 way was fun to watch. The six women I was glad to see Lita get a WM moment and over all had some good spots. Seth and Logan was what I expected and I hate Logan but damn he is a natural in the ring. I'm glad Seth won. Rey and Dom was good for the storytelling and feel good moment. Rhea and Charlette was good and was happy that Rhea got her win and moment. Miz and Pat was whatever. The ME was really good and the story was the perfect ending to end a night. Two guys who been friends and like brothers broke into the business together and fought through the rank togethers. To end they becoming Tag champions together on the biggest stage of it all. Those are the moments I look for as a fan. the ones that draw you in and know has some real in it.
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Post by Ryushinku on Apr 2, 2023 9:58:48 GMT -5
Rhea-Charlotte, Seth-Paul, and the main event tag were absolute top level bangers.
Rey-Dom and the 4-way tag were loads of fun.
Woman's 3-way tag was good, Theory-Cena middling but right result, and MacAfee-Miz did its job as a breather.
And, rarely, every result went the way I hoped it would.
Great damn show. Night 2 has its work really cut out for it.
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Post by WinOwensWin on Apr 2, 2023 10:04:47 GMT -5
Cinnamoji Toast Crunch/10
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Post by BRV on Apr 2, 2023 10:10:10 GMT -5
9/10
- John Cena vs. Austin Theory reminded me in many ways of the much-anticipated Shinsuke Nakamura vs. AJ Styles match from WrestleMania 34, in that it was just kind of in first gear for the duration of the match, and just when it appeared to be getting going, it just ended. A pretty lackluster showing from Cena, who was basically dominated from bell to bell.
- The Men's WrestleMania Showcase was SO MUCH BETTER than I ever expected it to be. Those guys knew they didn't have a lot of time, so they just went out there and threw out everything they had. As I sit here this morning, I'm shocked to say it might have been the second-best match of the night.
- Seth "Freakin'" Rollins vs. Logan Paul was a great, fun match that showed off both performers' talents. I don't really know what else to say, it was just really, really good.
- The six woman tag match, sadly, was a total snoozer. It's almost sad to see Lita in the ring right now. She's clearly giving it her all, it's just that she has nothing left to give.
- Dominik Mysterio vs. Rey Mysterio was both a great payoff to a months-long rivalry and also a fantastic first match in what will presumably a feud that continues for the next few weeks (at least until Backlash in Puerto Rico). If WWE has a most improved player award from WrestleMania 38 to 39, it has to be Dominik in a runaway.
- Rhea Ripley vs. Charlotte Flair showed what happens when a match finds its second gear. I was totally zoned out for the first 10 or so minutes, but they turned it up to a new level for the second half of the match, and while it wasn't my choice, I won't quibble with anyone who calls it their match of the night.
- The Miz vs. Pat McAfee was fine for what it was - a fun popcorn match to give the fans a breather. As a football fan, I found the inclusion of George Kittle to be an odd choice, as he plays tight end for the Rams' rival team. It would be like having WrestleMania at Fenway Park and getting Aaron Judge involved.
- The Undisputed Tag Team Championship Match. Man, what more needs to be said that hasn't already been said? It was an absolute masterpiece from an in-ring and storytelling perspective, a match deserving of the main event slot, and the perfect coda to what should be the end of The Bloodline tonight.
The only things preventing me from going 10/10 was the opener and the six-woman tag. Other than that, it was as good a show as you could ask for, and if that's the appetizer, I cannot wait for tonight's main course.
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Post by Hypnosis on Apr 2, 2023 10:29:54 GMT -5
9/10.
Cena/Theory and the Fatal 4-Way tag should have switched places, as I thought the latter would have been a far better opener, and Lita's just too slow to still be wrestling now, but I liked Ripley beating Charlotte, along with Zayn and Owens winning the WWE Tag titles for the first time.
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Apr 2, 2023 11:12:40 GMT -5
Notoriously jaded reviewer Scott Keith gave the following:
Cena/Theory - **
4 Team Tag - ***
Rollins/Paul - ****1/2
6 Women - *1/2
Rey/Dominik - **1/2
Flair/Ripley - *****
Usos/Owens and Sami - *****
I guess if he really liked the show.... we all do?
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Post by Harry The Arrow was Wrong! on Apr 2, 2023 11:27:05 GMT -5
My first wwe show in months and I thought it was fun. Gave it a 9.
Liked everything except for Theory vs Cena. Terrible match.
Match quality wise, Rhea vs Charlotte stole the show for me. Incredible stuff.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Apr 2, 2023 12:32:36 GMT -5
9. Not perfect but, this is the perfect example of what a “Up North” show is supposed to be and what everyone used to associate with this company.
Almost all the babyfaces went over and the people who needed to win to help their careers did.
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Post by mo on Apr 2, 2023 12:51:30 GMT -5
Gave it a nine. Cena/Theory and Lita keep it from a perfect 10, but coming from a mostly jaded fan that was about as good as it gets.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Apr 2, 2023 12:55:35 GMT -5
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Post by darbus alan on Apr 2, 2023 13:01:58 GMT -5
9/10. Night 1's almost always killed it since they started going the two night format for Manias and this was no exception. Charlotte vs Rhea was incredible and Rhea looked like a superstar (and I don't mean the WWE euphemism for "wrestler"). The four-way tag was surprisingly good even though I hate about half the participants. Sami/Kevin vs Usos was an excellent main event with a lot of emotion and storytelling investment finally paying off. Seth vs Logan Paul was another great match that surpassed my expectations despite hating the Cryptobro. Rey vs Dom won't win any awards for being a technical masterpiece, but it was a lot of fun. Women's trios match was similarly a lot of fun in spite of Lita looking pretty bad, though I think the wrong team won. Only reason I don't go with a 10 is because Theory vs. Cena sucked and Miz vs McAfee was a thing that happened. But really the only blemishes on an otherwise fantastic night of wrestling.
MOTN: Either Sami/Kevin vs Usos or Charlotte vs Rhea.
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Post by fw91 on Apr 2, 2023 13:09:42 GMT -5
Am I the only one who thought Rey/Dominik was match of the night? Guess it just hit my style preference more.
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Post by XIII on Apr 2, 2023 13:14:53 GMT -5
Am I the only one who thought Rey/Dominik was match of the night? Guess it just hit my style preference more. Nope. That was mine as well. A good story and a little bit of everything that makes pro wrestling fun. The match itself was very good as well.
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Post by Ozman on Apr 2, 2023 13:46:47 GMT -5
10!!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2023 15:34:21 GMT -5
I was prepared to give it a 6 for a little better than the average show, but KO/Zayn vs. Usos raised it a rank.
Hopefully tonight will be even better on account of having more matches that I care about.
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Post by floundertime on Apr 2, 2023 16:33:13 GMT -5
I'd like to hear from the person that gave it a 1. Explain to me why you did that.
Or maybe you're just a troll that gives everything WWE does a 1.
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Post by clifford on Apr 2, 2023 16:54:39 GMT -5
9/10. One of the best Manias in a long, long time!
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