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[Ewa PGH Fan]

Good idea and something that I might have done if i was head of creative.

I kinda liked last night's Raw. I'm a Chaos/ Swerve guy though.

Kinda looking forward to next week.

While I liked the Bellas' heel turn the announcers pretending they had no idea why was stupid and insulting to fans when they mocked the champ by laying the title on Rhonda after the attack which was a big clue hitting everyone square in the face. There is only one reason to lay out a champ and mock them with their own title, you want their title!!!

WWE posted an after show vid of the Bellas saying Rhonda stole their spotlight and they wanted it back. In wrestling spotlight = title, duh!!!

 

[Ewa PGH Fan]

The whole HBK thing with me goes like this.

Was he a Piece of shit the 1st half of his career. Oh Fuck ya.

However, and remember that I'm far from a religious man, ever since he found the good book. Alot of those issues have gone away.

There could have been numerous NUMEROUS careers that he could have killed (Orton, Batista to name a few). Hell, Alot of the Hogan/ HBK angle. He asked Vince if Hogan would be ok with this.

In closing, let me say this. People change when something drastic happens to them. He has changed for the better. At least have that in mind when you Judge him

We all know that but WWE is using the word respect in this angle and no one is buying that. Why not just say he didn't appreciated being attacked after the match and left lying and he wants revenge and the best place to get revenge is in the ring. He could say he had no intensions of coming back after his retirement in part to honor Taker but Taker clearly has no honor and he wouldn't be a man of honor if he didn't help his BFF avenge Taker and Kane's unprovoked attack.

Taker could respond that men of honor don't get involved in matters that don't concern them or interfere in matches which Shawn did on Saturday. Don't even have to go into the past or ever use the word respect.

The first part of that opening promo with HHH building the image of climbing a mountain only to have an avalanche fall on them was great but Shawn killed it as soon as he started whining about respect. And that's what it came off as, whining. It didn't have to but Vince can't stop just repeating the same old shit over and over again.

 

[Yo Tee]

They finally get The Shield reunion to work, they all stay healthy and then they tease breaking them up a month later. Only the WWE could have that booking.

 

[StanMarsh51]

I'm convinced Ambrose won't be turning heel, because WWE's making the tease too obvious/explicit.

My guess is they'll have a scenario where it looks like Ambrose would be turning heel (kinda like what they had at the Australia event) then have Reigns turn heel (since the rumors are

Spoiler: Spoiler

that he may be facing the Rock at WM35

).

 

[tducey]

I want 2 things to come out of Shield Reunion Version # 2003: 1) All 3 guys treated as equals and 2) Ambrose to turn heel. I doubt we get the former but I'm hoping and thinking we get the latter.

 

[wazzu31]

I’d really like a double heel turn with Ambrose and Reigns or just Reigns. I know the WWE wants Reigns as the top face but from a marketing standpoint the top face would make more sense having Rollins. SuperCena really works for marketing because he has so many different items for kids to buy, Seth does, Reigns doesn’t. And Cena has shown you can be the ultimate top merchandise seller while just being in the hunt not necessarily holding the title.

 

[Judge Fudge]

Not bad Raw.

Rousey/Bella promo was awesome

 

[Mistaken4193]

Im so fucking done with Shield vs Dogs of war. Its been going in some form since June and has gotten stale as fuck, Drew turning on Braun got Zero reaction from the crowd because no one gives a shit about this feud any more. Lashley,Finn, and Elias are all main event caliber characters stuck in purgatory because of this long ass feud.

 

[Ewa PGH Fan]

Im so fucking done with Shield vs Dogs of war. Its been going in some form since June and has gotten stale as fuck, Drew turning on Braun got Zero reaction from the crowd because no one gives a shit about this feud any more. Lashley,Finn, and Elias are all main event caliber characters stuck in purgatory because of this long ass feud.

Drew turning on Braun got zero reaction cause no one can figure out if any of them turned face or not or if Drew turned on Dalph too. And turning Braun face so soon makes zero sense. Why didn't Drew grab a mic and cut a promo and make it clear if he turned on just Braun or Dalph too??????? I know, tune in next week but at least foreshadow something even if it turns out to be a swerve.

 

[wildturkey]

Holy shit that Raw ending tonight. Of all nights to do that? Wow. That's awesome and fucked up all at the same time

 

[Judge Fudge]

Holy shit that Raw ending tonight. Of all nights to do that? Wow. That's awesome and fucked up all at the same time

And the Elias turn. This was one of the most Spectacular Raws that I have seen in a LONG LONG time.

 

[Mistaken4193]

What a fuckingb perfect night for the heel turn(im sure they asked Roman before they did it.)big emotional Shield win in Romans honor and then that....FUCKING EPIC!!




And God Bless Roman. I booed the shit out of him but that was his character, I truly hope Joe beats this and gets back to being the BigDog.

 

[Ewa PGH Fan]

And the Elias turn. This was one of the most Spectacular Raws that I have seen in a LONG LONG time.

Starting out with a huge kick to the nuts. Gotta hand it to the WWE superstars and crew for carrying on with the show after finding out one of your own is battling not just for his career but his life.

Thoughts and prayers to Joe/Roman and his family. Beat it again Joe!!!

 

[Mistaken4193]

I truly think while Romans out with his illness there wont be a top guy and they will have a bunch of main eventers and its going to make RAW much better.

Main Event Faces:
Braun
Seth
Finn
Elias(I think his face turn puts him there)
Angle

Main Event Heels:
Dean
Drew
Lashley
Corbin
Dolph

Thats 10 solid guys you can build a good show around.

 

[jeffro151]

I'd imagine Roman's cancer was learned about a few weeks ago, which is why they broke up Braun, Drew and Dolph last week. Braun moves back to a face to replace Roman and Drew immediately becomes a top heel.

 

[wildturkey]

I'd imagine Roman's cancer was learned about a few weeks ago, which is why they broke up Braun, Drew and Dolph last week. Braun moves back to a face to replace Roman and Drew immediately becomes a top heel.

I'm not so sure about that. I find it really hard to believe they could keep a secret like that for long. Heck, word was already spreading that he might be injured because he was left off the weekend's house shows. My guess is Roman suspected something was off, took the weekend off to get checked out, and informed the McMahons (and no one else) of the diagnosis. They then informed everyone else a couple of hours before air.

 

[Mistaken4193]

What a fuckingb perfect night for the heel turn(im sure they asked Roman before they did it.)big emotional Shield win in Romans honor and then that....FUCKING EPIC!!




And God Bless Roman. I booed the shit out of him but that was his character, I truly hope Joe beats this and gets back to being the BigDog.

Meltzer said WWE found out Friday. So idk when Roman found out.

 

[Ewa PGH Fan]

I'm not so sure about that. I find it really hard to believe they could keep a secret like that for long. Heck, word was already spreading that he might be injured because he was left off the weekend's house shows. My guess is Roman suspected something was off, took the weekend off to get checked out, and informed the McMahons (and no one else) of the diagnosis. They then informed everyone else a couple of hours before air.

Meltzer said WWE found out Friday. So idk when Roman found out.

I don't think tests would come back that quick if he wast first tested over the weekend. If WWE did find out Friday, it explains why he was pulled from house shows over the weekend. Idk if Roman found out the same time as WWE or he was the one that told them of the results either way given it takes at least a few days for blood work to come back, he was tested earlier in the week at the latest. They also may have confirmed the blood work with a biopsy which would've taken a few days to come back.

 

[jeffro151]

 

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