"IcePic" Rick Cobos
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Post by "IcePic" Rick Cobos on Jan 29, 2007 12:53:10 GMT -5
I attended last night's Rumble, here are some quick notes:
- I missed the dark match, didn't lose any sleep over it.
- The opener was okay to me, as I felt it could have been better.
- I took my snack break immediately after the opener, and didn't come back until the entrances of Batista vs. Kennedy; again, I lost no sleep over missing out on that Lashley vs. Test classic.
- Batista vs. Kennedy exceeded my expectations, thanks to the leg work psychology. Kennedy got some good chants for awhile. If Batista uses psychology on a frequent basis like he did last night, perhaps he won't be so damn boring like he's been over the past year.
- Cena vs. Umaga was EASILY match of the night. Everyone's said their piece about this classic, all I can say is that the live atmosphere was INCREDIBLE, and it's what professional wrestling is all about.
- I found the Rumble to be good, but disappointing. I felt it was missing that extra spark to make it truly memorable. Khali eliminating Punk and Benoit sure didn't make my enjoyment of the match go up either. Also, I expected a REAL Undertaker entrance (ie, one that lasts at least a minute.) Speaking of Taker, I had no problem with him winning, and I have nothing but respect for him and HBK, but 1997 called and asked for WWE to start trying to give the rub to some new blood. Why couldn't Punk or Carlito be the runner-up instead of Taker, then they could have gotten the rub for almost taking down the legendary Undertaker? Lastly, why were the intervals so damn short?
Overall, it was a fun show, but maybe my expectations are too high when I pay over $100 for my friend and I to attend. I felt certain parts of the show could have been better, but I guess that's what happens when a company leaves so much to the last minute. Oh well, it was certainly better than the other PPV I attended (Taboo Tuesday 2004 in Milwaukee.)
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joshawesome
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Post by joshawesome on Jan 29, 2007 13:01:56 GMT -5
If no one's mentioned it, I believe that Taker is the first man to draw number 30 and win the Rumble.
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Post by akkountent on Jan 29, 2007 13:02:04 GMT -5
Couple questions:
How was the live crowd outside of Cena / Umaga matchup? I remember San Antonio being a real "hot" spot at the Freeman Coliseum for a while and the atmosphere there at Survivor Series 1994 seemed to be awesome on tape.
Do you know who wrestled in the dark match even though you didn't watch it? Just curious who wasn't good enough to make it into the Rumble match itself.
When did the event end? I remember following it on the computer and the Rumble match being over at 10:40EST, leaving another 20 minutes or so left. I kept thinking it would end short after the Batista and Lashley matches being so short in length, but not 20 min short.
Also, $100 is not a bad price for two tickets at a WWE PPV event, even in the upper levels. I certainly would pay $50 a ticket to attend "most" WWE PPV's.
Lastly, go Spurs!!
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Post by joshawesome on Jan 29, 2007 13:05:23 GMT -5
I paid almost 50 to watch the PPV from Comcast.  Also, $100 is not a bad price for two tickets at a WWE PPV event, even in the upper levels. I certainly would pay $50 a ticket to attend "most" WWE PPV's. Lastly, go Spurs!! |
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Post by "IcePic" Rick Cobos on Jan 29, 2007 13:10:21 GMT -5
Couple questions: How was the live crowd outside of Cena / Umaga matchup? I remember San Antonio being a real "hot" spot at the Freeman Coliseum for a while and the atmosphere there at Survivor Series 1994 seemed to be awesome on tape. Do you know who wrestled in the dark match even though you didn't watch it? Just curious who wasn't good enough to make it into the Rumble match itself. When did the event end? I remember following it on the computer and the Rumble match being over at 10:40EST, leaving another 20 minutes or so left. I kept thinking it would end short after the Batista and Lashley matches being so short in length, but not 20 min short. Also, $100 is not a bad price for two tickets at a WWE PPV event, even in the upper levels. I certainly would pay $50 a ticket to attend "most" WWE PPV's. Lastly, go Spurs!! The live crowd was awesome all night. The dark match was Cryme Tyme vs. Cade & Murdoch. Yeah, I bet you're said that you missed out on that classic too. The event ended about 15 or 20 minute early. Makes me wonder why we didn't get longer intervals to build up the drama. When you've been exposed to some of the great action that I've been exposed to for a fraction of the price of last night's show, your expectations naturally go up. |
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Post by valiens on Jan 29, 2007 13:15:15 GMT -5
The Rumble was missing surprise wrestlers. Why did they bring the Hardys and Johnny Nitro back when they could have brought in Golddust or, say, Duke The Dumpster Drossey?
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Post by akkountent on Jan 29, 2007 13:17:54 GMT -5
The Rumble was missing surprise wrestlers. Why did they bring the Hardys and Johnny Nitro back when they could have brought in Golddust or, say, Duke The Dumpster Drossey? The WWE is not interested in bringing in cartoonish characters to put on TV and job them out. The WWE is only interested in showcasing talented, young grapplers who can please an audience through their athletic talents only. |
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Post by seanwalsh on Jan 29, 2007 13:19:58 GMT -5
The event ended about 15 or 20 minute early. Makes me wonder why we didn't get longer intervals to build up the drama. Because Shawn and Taker needed that (apparently) 10 minutes at the end. I greatly dislike those segments at the end of Rumbles and battle royals where the last 2 or 3 people get a match-long segment to close out the match. |
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Post by seanwalsh on Jan 29, 2007 13:20:43 GMT -5
The Rumble was missing surprise wrestlers. Why did they bring the Hardys and Johnny Nitro back when they could have brought in Golddust or, say, Duke The Dumpster Drossey? The WWE is not interested in bringing in cartoonish characters to put on TV and job them out. The WWE is only interested in showcasing talented, young grapplers who can please an audience through their athletic talents only. Pardon me while I clean up the mess I made when I spit my lungs up all over my desk here... |
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Post by hollywood on Jan 29, 2007 13:40:53 GMT -5
The Rumble was missing surprise wrestlers. Why did they bring the Hardys and Johnny Nitro back when they could have brought in Golddust or, say, Duke The Dumpster Drossey? The WWE is not interested in bringing in cartoonish characters to put on TV and job them out. The WWE is only interested in showcasing talented, young grapplers who can please an audience through their athletic talents only. This post just has to be dripping with sarcasm. We just aren't seeing it.  |
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Post by Legion on Jan 29, 2007 13:54:00 GMT -5
To answer original posters question, i'm thinking that Undertaker and Micheals are still winning because the crowd lap it up. People buy Undertaker and Micheals shirts and, like them or not, only have a few years of that huge drawing power in them.
Carlito and Punk will hopefully shine in the future, but, with Micheals and Undertaker still able to go strong, why not leave them to it and enjoy it for the Undertaker mark out moment it is.
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Post by Corporate H on Jan 29, 2007 13:58:15 GMT -5
The WWE is not interested in bringing in cartoonish characters to put on TV and job them out. The WWE is only interested in showcasing talented, young grapplers who can please an audience through their athletic talents only. This post just has to be dripping with sarcasm. We just aren't seeing it. I certainly hope so. |
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Post by Lord Rahl on Jan 29, 2007 14:04:17 GMT -5
To answer original posters question, i'm thinking that Undertaker and Micheals are still winning because the crowd lap it up. People buy Undertaker and Micheals shirts and, like them or not, only have a few years of that huge drawing power in them. Carlito and Punk will hopefully shine in the future, but, with Micheals and Undertaker still able to go strong, why not leave them to it and enjoy it for the Undertaker mark out moment it is. QFT |
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Post by Bobafett on Jan 29, 2007 14:05:05 GMT -5
The WWE is not interested in bringing in cartoonish characters to put on TV and job them out. The WWE is only interested in showcasing talented, young grapplers who can please an audience through their athletic talents only. This post just has to be dripping with sarcasm. We just aren't seeing it. yeah..JBL would probably call us all jackass's for not seeing it |
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Post by Error on Jan 29, 2007 15:12:34 GMT -5
I attended last night's Rumble, here are some quick notes: - I missed the dark match, didn't lose any sleep over it. In case anyone was wondering, wrestlezone says the dark match was JTG of Cryme Tyme beating Lance Cade. |
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Post by odor31 on Jan 29, 2007 15:21:12 GMT -5
Complaining about Carlito or Punk not ending with 'Taker...give me a break, we ALL would have known the winner then...
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Post by Cypress on Jan 29, 2007 15:23:40 GMT -5
they shouldve had Punk in the final 4, i mean that is if they want fans to take ECW seriously
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Post by Rocky Angle on Jan 29, 2007 15:26:32 GMT -5
they shouldve had Punk in the final 4, i mean that is if they want fans to take ECW seriously What? Punk is like the 3rd longest lasting guy in the rumble and people are still complaining? I like Punk too, but this is getting ridiculous. |
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