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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Aug 25, 2023 20:58:20 GMT -5
Just reposting from the live thread:
Tonight's show will not have a ratings poll, much like Brodie's tribute show, it will simply be a discussion where everyone can express their thoughts about it, it will simply have N/A next to its averaged out result and date
These shows are not fair to put a number on, and it will not be happening tonight as well, as we mourn the loss of a man who impacted so many lives in and out of the ring.
That being said, let's discuss, love you Bray, thank you for everything.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Aug 25, 2023 20:59:29 GMT -5
They were trying to honor Terry and Bray tonight while also trying to keep storylines advancing and that was always going to be an incredibly tricky tightrope to walk, and while there are some things you can quibble about I think they pulled it off excellently.
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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Aug 25, 2023 20:59:54 GMT -5
Shame the hardcore match ended up not being really hardcore at all, but I'm guessing that was an issue with Fox or the sponsors?
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Post by FinalGwen on Aug 25, 2023 21:00:45 GMT -5
Don't have many thoughts on the rest of the show, but the pan to the empty rocking chair after the ten bell salute was beautiful.
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Aug 25, 2023 21:00:50 GMT -5
Match wise: I enjoyed it.
The obvious other stuff: Handled it as well as could be asked for. As a fan, and someone hit hard by the loss, it was a welcome distraction.
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Post by fw91 on Aug 25, 2023 21:01:29 GMT -5
I'm not gonna knock it, but I wish we got some pre-taped testimonials. This felt different from the Eddie and Owen shows. Like this felt more like a typical show with nice tributes. I guess they didn't want it to be too somber?
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Aug 25, 2023 21:01:38 GMT -5
Shame the hardcore match ended up not being really hardcore at all, but I'm guessing that was an issue with Fox or the sponsors? I do really question why they didn't just make it a Texas Tornado match instead, would've been just as appropriate an homage while being a lot more accurate to what it was.
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Post by J is Justice on Aug 25, 2023 21:02:08 GMT -5
It was a great show. Opening had me on the verge of tears, all the matches were really good (even if the hardcore match wasn't hardcore enough) and the Cody and Knight promos were great, too.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Aug 25, 2023 21:02:11 GMT -5
They did as well as you can ask for in this type of situation while trying to honor 2 people who deserve it. Can't imagine the stress on them but they brought the emotion
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Post by Gus Richlen: Ruffian on Aug 25, 2023 21:02:40 GMT -5
Only complaint I have was how the hardcore match was kinda lacking in that. Though I get there's also sponsors to keep off their backs but still. DId like Pete getting to pretend to be a ladder.
And keeping some of the stories going without forgetting WHY this show is happening I can respect.
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Aug 25, 2023 21:05:10 GMT -5
I'm not gonna knock it, but I wish we got some pre-taped testimonials. This felt different from the Eddie and Owen shows. Like this felt more like a typical show with nice tributes. I guess they didn't want it to be too somber? Was going to post something similar but you nailed it. I think they didn't want it too bad all sad and it felt more like a celebration of Funk and Wyatt's lives and they nailed it.
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Post by ben:friendship frog on Aug 25, 2023 21:05:38 GMT -5
I think a tribute show that also enhanced storylines is incredibly fitting for Bray Wyatt.
I didn't get to see it all as I had to watch on a dodgy stream but it looked like they balanced it really well.
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Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-]
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Aug 25, 2023 21:09:17 GMT -5
I'm not gonna knock it, but I wish we got some pre-taped testimonials. This felt different from the Eddie and Owen shows. Like this felt more like a typical show with nice tributes. I guess they didn't want it to be too somber? Also happened a day ago, maybe they couldn't get everything together either
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Post by Friday Night SmackOwn on Aug 25, 2023 21:10:28 GMT -5
Shame the hardcore match ended up not being really hardcore at all, but I'm guessing that was an issue with Fox or the sponsors? Probably with the Fox network itself because a true Terry Funk-style hardcore match would not fly on network TV.
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Post by fw91 on Aug 25, 2023 21:12:22 GMT -5
I'm not gonna knock it, but I wish we got some pre-taped testimonials. This felt different from the Eddie and Owen shows. Like this felt more like a typical show with nice tributes. I guess they didn't want it to be too somber? Also happened a day ago, maybe they couldn't get everything together either I mean, they were able to do it with the three other tribute shows that all happened within a day. But also Smackdown is usually the first day of the work week so perhaps nobody was on the road prior
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Aug 25, 2023 21:13:58 GMT -5
I'm guessing the testimonials didn't happen because with them trying to keep storylines moving and having to fit within Fox's tight scheduling they might have decided they'd be too hard logistically to fit in without having to heavily edit them and probably preferred not to do that.
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Aug 25, 2023 21:16:18 GMT -5
I hope the Raw Roster can have their 10 bell salute for Bray too.
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Post by Stu on Aug 25, 2023 22:36:01 GMT -5
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Post by darbus alan on Aug 25, 2023 22:40:10 GMT -5
The not-so-hardcore match was pretty good regardless of the only "hardcore" thing about it being a table spot. LA Knight vs Finn was really good. Cody and LA cut some great promos, too.
Beginning and the end really got to me. Especially seeing the footage of the Wyatt Family together including Brodie. Just so unfair that Windham and Brodie are both gone way, way sooner than they should've been.
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Post by RI Richmark on Aug 25, 2023 22:47:38 GMT -5
Not to complain, but I wish Braun & Erick could have done something on the show. I guess circumstances just wouldn't allow it.
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