ayumidah
Patti Mayonnaise
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Post by ayumidah on Aug 26, 2023 4:07:44 GMT -5
The rocking chair and the lantern at the end had me very weepy. Like many others, I can't believe he's gone.
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msc
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Post by msc on Aug 26, 2023 5:34:14 GMT -5
They did their best under awful circumstances.
Shout-out to Cody Rhodes managing to keep his composure with all those memories of his dad being brought up.
Also LA Knight, wow. He managed to give a heartfelt tribute to Bray while never breaking the fourth wall that on the show they were bitter enemies. He was so genuinely gutted that he even wobbled once or twice to start but powered through to give an amazing promo
It reminded me of The Rock on the Owen Hart tribute show. A natural talker deeply effected who managed just about to stay in character but show the world how they felt about their friend.
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Post by Friday Night SmackOwn on Aug 26, 2023 6:51:51 GMT -5
I wish Alexa and Bo could have been there as well. Alexa's probably not travelling much right now, she did post video though Bo it was probably too soon, I still think Mark Briscoe wrestling just what less than a week after Jay passed for tribute was crazy. These guys are just built different. I think Alexa said that she was on her way to Smackdown, but flight delays kinda prevented that from happening. |
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mattperiolat
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Post by mattperiolat on Aug 26, 2023 7:34:40 GMT -5
Alexa's probably not travelling much right now, she did post video though Bo it was probably too soon, I still think Mark Briscoe wrestling just what less than a week after Jay passed for tribute was crazy. These guys are just built different. I think Alexa said that she was on her way to Smackdown, but flight delays kinda prevented that from happening. This may sound awful, but I’m glad she didn’t. That whole video, she kept referring to Bray in present tense. So, from a human perspective, it was too soon. No one’s personal pain is anyone else’s. |
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mc74
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Post by mc74 on Aug 26, 2023 8:02:47 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. Yeah, that was my only issue with the show. Other than that, I thought it was done well. |
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schma
El Dandy
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Post by schma on Aug 26, 2023 8:31:26 GMT -5
While I realize Rowan isn't under contract, when I saw him front and center, I figured he and Braun would at least have a taped segement or something. However, I was at work so I was only able to see clips on the website. What I did see looked like they did a good job of paying homage while also having the show go on.
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Bo Rida
Fry's dog Seymour
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Got away with it, this time.
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Post by Bo Rida on Aug 26, 2023 8:46:24 GMT -5
The people that put these videos together in such a short time are so good. Beautifully done.
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Post by SneakMan on Aug 26, 2023 8:50:39 GMT -5
I would’ve preferred a mostly non-kayfabe tribute show like what Eddie and Owen got - at the very least I would’ve liked some backstage testimonials.
That said, the tributes we did get to both Bray and Terry were wonderful.
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Post by stoptheclocks on Aug 26, 2023 11:45:10 GMT -5
There's so many unknowns when it comes to how a situation like this is handled, I think it's hard to say what they should or shouldn't have done.
But anyone who wants to do a video tribute has the opportunity to do so via social media. I don't overly need to see grieving people on TV.
There will be a time and a place for people to talk on camera about Bray, I'm not sure that was last night.
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Post by darbus alan on Aug 26, 2023 12:46:32 GMT -5
Great stuff in terms of honoring the memory of two legends. As for the hardcore match, apparently Kentucky sucks ass because the "commission" comes down on blood and it's best not to try anything that may end up causing someone to bleed. So Jon Moxley is never doing a match in Kentucky is what you're saying.
Still, could've at least done a chair shot to the back or chest or something.
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06vwgti
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Post by 06vwgti on Aug 26, 2023 12:50:37 GMT -5
Great stuff in terms of honoring the memory of two legends. As for the hardcore match, apparently Kentucky sucks ass because the "commission" comes down on blood and it's best not to try anything that may end up causing someone to bleed. So Jon Moxley is never doing a match in Kentucky is what you're saying. Still, could've at least done a chair shot to the back or chest or something.
Mix can drive 100 miles north of Louisville and do it in his hometown or Cincinnati lol |
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asuka007
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Post by asuka007 on Aug 26, 2023 12:52:54 GMT -5
Great stuff in terms of honoring the memory of two legends. As for the hardcore match, apparently Kentucky sucks ass because the "commission" comes down on blood and it's best not to try anything that may end up causing someone to bleed. So Jon Moxley is never doing a match in Kentucky is what you're saying.
Still, could've at least done a chair shot to the back or chest or something.
Chairs, Kendo Sticks, Trash Cans, etc. it’s not like WWE haven’t done fun weapons matches without needing tons of blood after all. |
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Timeless Hayterade
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Post by Timeless Hayterade on Aug 26, 2023 13:04:24 GMT -5
Last night was one of the hardest watches I've ever had to deal with. I couldn't even get through the 10 bell salute before I broke down. The image of Strowman and Rowan being front and center looking at the empty rocking chair also got me. It's hard to come to terms with the fact that one of the most brilliant minds and storytellers in wrestling history is gone. The promo that Bray did when he returned to SmackDown last October got me then, and it gets me even more now.
I loved LA Knight's promo last night. It was the perfect blend of work and shoot. That last image of the lantern got me again. Like I said in the live thread, closing out the show with the Bray Wyatt lights out was very poetic. It was a fitting tribute.
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Jonathan Michaels
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Post by Jonathan Michaels on Aug 26, 2023 15:03:04 GMT -5
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Post by HIM on Aug 26, 2023 16:07:58 GMT -5
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Cranjis McBasketball
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Aug 26, 2023 19:31:46 GMT -5
The people that put these videos together in such a short time are so good. Beautifully done. Whatever WWE pays those people, it isn’t enough, because they do a fantastic job with all video packages, always. Even a feud that isn’t going well, between two guys you hate, you watch the package and go “This is awesome!” |
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Post by Treklubj on Aug 27, 2023 11:37:56 GMT -5
There's so many unknowns when it comes to how a situation like this is handled, I think it's hard to say what they should or shouldn't have done. But anyone who wants to do a video tribute has the opportunity to do so via social media. I don't overly need to see grieving people on TV. There will be a time and a place for people to talk on camera about Bray, I'm not sure that was last night. This is a fair post. It has to be a difficult task to put together proper, fitting tributes for two larger than life figures while keeping in mind that you have a live audience of thousands of people in an arena who didn't initially buy tickets to attend a wake. I had tickets for this show for several weeks and planned to surprise our 7 year-old son the night of the show. We almost chamged plans at the last minute due to not really wanting to take him into what I feared would be an overly sad environment. We decided to go and I'm glad we did. I'll definitely never forget the experience. Everyone involved did an incredible job. Like everybody, the opening segment folded me up. The video, the chair, Braun and Rowan. Cody's tribute to Terry Funk was special, too. I had to wipe my eyes again, albeit with a smile on my face, when he mentioned Terry calling his pops an egg-sucking dog. The tag match was good but I agree with those that said it should have just been a Texas Tornado match. Side note, seeing Lashley's running spear up close is incredible. The speed he moves when he hits it is next level. LA Knight did a hell of a job with his tribute. The "wise man once told me... Run" legit gave me chills. The last WWE show I attended was a Smackdown when the Fiend was on top and did the dark main event. The atmosphere for him was insane. It's still hard to believe the last time I saw Bray Wyatt is the last time I'll see him. My heart breaks for his friends and family. |
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Post by Friday Night SmackOwn on Aug 27, 2023 17:02:03 GMT -5
LA Knight’s promo managing to work in a tribute to Bray while not ignoring the kayfabe history between he and Bray was just masterful.
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salz4life
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Post by salz4life on Aug 28, 2023 13:13:17 GMT -5
LA Knight's promo was amazing, IMO. He celebrated Bray, but kept it kayfabe with just a tremendous "burial" of The Miz. The voice was hilarious. The ending was perfect.
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Post by PTBartman on Aug 28, 2023 19:17:24 GMT -5
Great stuff in terms of honoring the memory of two legends. As for the hardcore match, apparently Kentucky sucks ass because the "commission" comes down on blood and it's best not to try anything that may end up causing someone to bleed. 🤔 Well. Wouldn't the Flaming barbed wire wrapped baseball bat cauterize the cut as soon as it occurs? |
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