The Pro Wrestling Thread

[skullman80]

I finally watched.. well DVR'd through Raw. Whole lot of nothing going on. Lesnar's promo video was pretty awesome. He truly does come across as someone who just wants to hurt people. The "I'm gonna leave you in a pile of your blood, urine, sweat" was funny because it actually makes sense when Lesnar says it cause he sounds like a psychopath.

Brie/Steph.. that angle, in all reality the angle itself has been built pretty well. There is actually a good story that has arc'd recently. Steph plays a great *****. Brie can't act worth crap though, and every time she talks its awful. It didn't need to be the closing to the show on Raw, but honestly it's one of the few angles they have actually developed recently. Hopefully it will end at SummerSlam though, and Brie and Nikki can both just go away.

I gotta say Steph does a better pedigree than HHH does, she doesn't let the arms go and makes her opponent take the full bump face down hahaha. Both Brie and Nikki took that bump like a champ.

[MalkinIsMyHomeboy]

No way Stephanie/Brie Bella beats Cena/Lesnar for the main event

[skullman80]

No one was seriously thinking they would put Brie/Steph on last were they? I thought people were just being sarcastic. Cena/Lesnar is the main event, and the selling point of the whole show.

[nocera]

Not sure if this is correct or not, but I heard Stephanie/Brie has been closing Raw because Cena is on a light schedule due to a movie and Lesnar is on a light schedule due to being Brock Lesnar.

[She'sTheFastest]

I really wish Stephanie exercised more control than Triple H. After all, she is Vince's kid and while Vince had some major gaffes he also was apt at giving the fans what they want. That's a premise Triple H does not seem to understand. As far as Brie and Niki are concerned, with their S/O's taking less of the spotlight hopefully they fade sooner rather than later.

[Defence21]

I really wish Stephanie exercised more control than Triple H. After all, she is Vince's kid and while Vince had some major gaffes he also was apt at giving the fans what they want. That's a premise Triple H does not seem to understand. As far as Brie and Niki are concerned, with their S/O's taking less of the spotlight hopefully they fade sooner rather than later.

I'm not so sure it's Triple H and Stephanie as two entities. Instead, my guess is they are making most decisions jointly.

[skullman80]

I honestly think Vince is more of the problem at this point. I think most of the good stuff we do get is because HHH fights for it. Remember Daniel Bryan garbage man... that was Vince. Vince is way way out of touch as to what the audience wants at this point.

The tag team belts actually mean a little bit because of HHH. Kenta and Devitt getting signed.. HHH's pushed for that. The Sin Cara signing is the only real bad thing he has pushed for but hey that happens.

I think its important to separate HHH the wrestler and when he was a dbag on a power trip most of his career and HHH the business guy.

The guy isn't perfect, but I think wrestling wise the company will be in better hands once Vince actually lets go and lets HHH take the reigns full time.

[DudeMan2766]

I finally watched.. well DVR'd through Raw. Whole lot of nothing going on. Lesnar's promo video was pretty awesome. He truly does come across as someone who just wants to hurt people. The "I'm gonna leave you in a pile of your blood, urine, sweat" was funny because it actually makes sense when Lesnar says it cause he sounds like a psychopath.

Brie/Steph.. that angle, in all reality the angle itself has been built pretty well. There is actually a good story that has arc'd recently. Steph plays a great *****. Brie can't act worth crap though, and every time she talks its awful. It didn't need to be the closing to the show on Raw, but honestly it's one of the few angles they have actually developed recently. Hopefully it will end at SummerSlam though, and Brie and Nikki can both just go away.

I gotta say Steph does a better pedigree than HHH does, she doesn't let the arms go and makes her opponent take the full bump face down hahaha. Both Brie and Nikki took that bump like a champ.

I read somewhere that video package promo was largely unscripted. I can buy that too because I can't see "I'm going to leave John Cena in a pile of blood, urine, and vomit," being written by creative. Lesnar really makes it look like this is going to be one hell of a beating. You can feel his hatred for John Cena and it really builds up this match..

then they cut to Cena in his monotone "I respect Brock Lesnar." "I love this company" "I know I'm going to be in for the fight of my life" Yeah John, you say that before every PPV match. blah blah blah blah blah.

[Spangler]

Lesnar is one of the few wrestlers, ever, that I'm legitimately afraid of. I saw him in person back at the Royal Rumble, and I was scared to even look at the guy in fear he would not like it and say something about it lol.

I have no idea what Brock Lesnar the person is like in real life.

[TheHammer24]

ADR was released after getting into an altercation with "another employee."

Del Rio is bland, but I always liked him. He was solid in the ring, he had a convincing style.

[DudeMan2766]

ADR was released after getting into an altercation with "another employee."

Del Rio is bland, but I always liked him. He was solid in the ring, he had a convincing style.

Should have made sure there was a camera and the backstage metal rods present. He would have been in the clear

[JS©]

I'm guessing there was no altercation and it was a way to dump his big contract.

In other news, Mark Yeaton - timekeeper and Stone Cold's personal beer tosser - has also been released.
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[MalkinIsMyHomeboy]

ADR...[got] into an altercation with "another employee".

Isn't this like...the point of wrestling?

[DudeMan2766]

ADR...[got] into an altercation with "another employee".

Isn't this like...the point of wrestling?

It's fake :(hop on)pop:

[nocera]

The ADR story is getting more interesting. Rumor is he slapped the social media manager backstage. WWE then tweeted:

(1/2) @VivaDelRio is responsible for his own actions. If you’re angry at anyone, be angry at Alberto.

(2/2) There’s no excuse for a pro athlete not to conduct themselves in a professional manner.


This feels like a work. First, WWE didn't use his real name when announcing his release. Then this.

[skullman80]

I could listen to Heyman talk all night.

[FreeCandy44]

I could listen to Heyman talk all night.

Yep

[JS©]

The ADR story is getting more interesting. Rumor is he slapped the social media manager backstage. WWE then tweeted:

(1/2) @VivaDelRio is responsible for his own actions. If you’re angry at anyone, be angry at Alberto.

(2/2) There’s no excuse for a pro athlete not to conduct themselves in a professional manner.


This feels like a work. First, WWE didn't use his real name when announcing his release. Then this.

That line seems awfully weird to be using in a press release.

[Factorial]

I was surprised to see that the Trib covers studio wrestling in their sports section.

[skullman80]

Heyman rules. I'll say it again, he knows how to sell a match.

[FreeCandy44]

Whose house? Brocks house!

[MalkinIsMyHomeboy]

Heyman's so good on the mic. Also makes Lesnar look more like a stupid brute.

[skullman80]

They need to keep reigns off the Mic. Yeesh.

[FreeCandy44]

So Kane is back in a suit I see?

[FreeCandy44]

When did RVD become a jobber?