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Post by schma on Jul 1, 2023 21:26:38 GMT -5
Roman has been pinned every single match of this reign, it's just that there's always a ref bump so it doesn't count. Hell, half those times he's pinned to a 5 count. I was excited for Jey to finally stand up to Roman...6 months ago. However, I will admit I didn't see the match tonight and it was probably very good. That said, some have mentioned the ref bump as a callback. Is it really a callback if that's a standard part of every single Roman match? Cody had shown a savvyness that none of the others facing Roman had at that point, working with others to try to negate the bloodline interference. I do think he should have won. By all means, they could have done a rematch at the next Mania. It's funny that folks are still ignoring Cody's injury as a 'hardship'. And you know, leaving the company and creating competition. I guess my question is now that the bloodline story until mania is basically laid out, what does Cody do for the next 9 months? Lesnar at Summerslam. Then there’s just 3 PPVs until the Rumble. I’d go with either a Gunther feud or a returning heel Orton feud, or a heel McIntyre feud. Only 3? Have they massively cut down on the number of PPVs? I thought they used to be monthly or even more with the blood money shows?
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Post by schma on Jul 1, 2023 20:57:02 GMT -5
Roman has been pinned every single match of this reign, it's just that there's always a ref bump so it doesn't count. Hell, half those times he's pinned to a 5 count. I was excited for Jey to finally stand up to Roman...6 months ago. However, I will admit I didn't see the match tonight and it was probably very good. That said, some have mentioned the ref bump as a callback. Is it really a callback if that's a standard part of every single Roman match?
Cody had shown a savvyness that none of the others facing Roman had at that point, working with others to try to negate the bloodline interference. I do think he should have won. By all means, they could have done a rematch at the next Mania.
It's funny that folks are still ignoring Cody's injury as a 'hardship'. And you know, leaving the company and creating competition.
I guess my question is now that the bloodline story until mania is basically laid out, what does Cody do for the next 9 months?
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Post by schma on Jul 1, 2023 20:26:17 GMT -5
This isn't really angry, more just a sigh and nod. Playing Marvel Puzzle Quest today (July 1, aka Canada Day) I got a token for the Independence Day vault and a Captain America cover. Nice to get, but maybe not on July 1? Figured I'd at least get a Northstar cover or something.
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Post by schma on Jul 1, 2023 18:15:00 GMT -5
Makes sense he re-signed. Shame he couldnt have been in MITB, wpm, then cashed in on Roman at the end of tonight. That crowd would have exploded. Literally. Roman put bombs under the chairs that go off if he loses the belts?
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Post by schma on Jul 1, 2023 18:12:27 GMT -5
Asuka pulled Bianca into the boot. That's why Bianca attacked Asuka. It's funny because all she had to do was duck for the same effect, but then that whole section was sloppy.
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Post by schma on Jul 1, 2023 18:09:41 GMT -5
Given Supernatural's relationship with their fans and the level of questionable that fans engaged in, that would have been the place to do it.
"They know we're brothers...right?"
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Post by schma on Jul 1, 2023 17:52:22 GMT -5
Having just watched the link, I've seen worse but considering how good those two are, it's definitely well below their normal level of work. I did however really enjoy Asuka's swagger at the beginning as she mouthed her entire introduction when the announcer was introducing her. Bianca sitting there constantly showing the ticket just seemed a bit silly after the first minute. It didn't make a lot of sense that she went after Asuka initially when Charlotte was the one who kicked her. It was kind of a shame that Asuka was 3rd wheeled in that final confrontation. But overall yeah, definitely an off night, which is unfortunate since the crowd sounded pretty hot. I thought it made sense for B to go after Asuka since Asuka was the one who beat and misted her I can see that but the event that specifically made her say oh hell no, I'm getting involved was the boot. That was why I was confused. But I can see how she still be way more pissed at Asuka and the boot just gave her an excuse to get in there.
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Post by schma on Jul 1, 2023 7:00:56 GMT -5
In November I had to buy a new furnace unexpectedly (that's not the happy part). The furnace I was sold was supposed to qualify for a government rebate of about $5000. The cheque arrived this week. The furnace cost $13000 so it's still a big hit, but this rebate will definitely ease the sting a bit.
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Post by schma on Jul 1, 2023 5:02:47 GMT -5
Having just watched the link, I've seen worse but considering how good those two are, it's definitely well below their normal level of work.
I did however really enjoy Asuka's swagger at the beginning as she mouthed her entire introduction when the announcer was introducing her.
Bianca sitting there constantly showing the ticket just seemed a bit silly after the first minute. It didn't make a lot of sense that she went after Asuka initially when Charlotte was the one who kicked her. It was kind of a shame that Asuka was 3rd wheeled in that final confrontation.
But overall yeah, definitely an off night, which is unfortunate since the crowd sounded pretty hot.
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Post by schma on Jun 30, 2023 23:00:57 GMT -5
I know I'm not the target audience but the auto tune stuff ain't doing it for me. I'd rather just hear Nakamura's actual theme.
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Post by schma on Jun 29, 2023 20:59:47 GMT -5
My one complaint about this episode were the lazy Canada jokes that I would expect from a second rate sitcom. Canada is cold! Everyone is so polite!
They did manage to work Poutine in though, so that helped a bit.
Otherwise it was an enjoyable if predictable episode and it was nice to see Na'an get some development that wasn't Gorn related.
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Post by schma on Jun 29, 2023 20:55:58 GMT -5
That's awesome, I had 2 episodes left when I heard it was cancelled and they've just been sitting there unwatched. Now I have a reason to finsh them.
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Post by schma on Jun 29, 2023 20:54:57 GMT -5
I think Infinity War/Endgame are the peak of needing to know backstory. Even with upcoming phases it's likely you won't reach that level of complexity. Yes Loki introduced the multiverse, yes Quantumania introduced Kang. However, I think when we get to Avengers Kang Dynasty, there will probably be some quick exposition. Infinity War/Endgame were building on 15 years of intricately planned movies. It's unlikely we will see something that ambitious again.
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Post by schma on Jun 29, 2023 20:50:36 GMT -5
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Post by schma on Jun 29, 2023 8:19:37 GMT -5
Bumping this because I’d rather use this thread rather than bringing up a long past one; I really, really like Ms Marvel. The characters are charming, the direction and ascetics are really nice to look at and I love how grounded the entire thing is compared to “SOLVE THIS OR THE WORLD DIES” it is for the most part (besides the stuff that happens nearer the end but it feels less important to the plot). Why was it only 6 episodes? Like, there were at least two episodes where something is brought up that’s really cool and the twist that comes is in the same episode. It needed time to grow and solidify itself. Oh, and for COVID not to happen because that probably did it. If it wasn’t for that, it’d be tied with Hawkeye as the best D+ show for me and I really didn’t expect that going in. It reminded me a bit of Legend of Korra where they had so much story and so few episodes so they had to rush some things and not let them breathe. I also wonder if they were worried they wouldn't get more than the 6 episodes because they basically tried to take 8 years of plotlines from the comics and stuff them into 6 episodes while adding a bunch of other stuff.
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Post by schma on Jun 29, 2023 7:01:53 GMT -5
I thought the shake machine was broken.
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Post by schma on Jun 27, 2023 20:59:08 GMT -5
At work I hear a lot of her Red and 1989 albums. As for the topic on hand, Mick Jagger had a lot of relationships, so did Prince, so did a majority of prominent musicians. Yes, but they were guys, so that makes them more desirable, unlike promiscuous women who are less desirable because of double standards. A lot of people truly would in one breath praise promiscuous guys and condemn promiscuous women. The bar for what is considered promiscuous by them is also much lower for women than for men.
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Post by schma on Jun 27, 2023 8:26:52 GMT -5
So, I just looked up her discography and I am way out of the loop. Last album of hers I owned was Speak Now and I know the hits off the next 2 or 3 albums and the rest is a blank space. Guess I'll check them out at some point, though I think I listened to her most recent album and it wasn't really my thing.
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Post by schma on Jun 27, 2023 2:13:37 GMT -5
I know it was considered unprofessional and everything... but HBK overselling Hogan is one of the most entertaining matches of all time. It's freakin' fantastic. It was also the only way HBK could make the match work considering just how broken down Hogan was. If Shawn doesn't bump like that, then the match isn't worth watching. They were both being unprofessional. Hogan reneged on his agreement to put Michaels over so Michaels pulled this stunt. People weren't looking for a 5 star classic with Hogan at that point in his career.
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Post by schma on Jun 26, 2023 22:53:45 GMT -5
Lol Roman wins. At this point I wouldn't even be suprised if he retires with the belt after WWE passes up another 15 moments where they should take the belt off him.
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