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  • Majingir
    Moderator
    • Apr 2005
    • 47667

    #1891
    Re: WWE RAW & Smackdown Thread

    Orton out here smiling, high fiving, signing autographs.

    This is either a new Orton or we'll quickly see the old one return..

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    • EUBlink
      heyoka
      • Dec 2005
      • 1036

      #1892
      Re: WWE RAW & Smackdown Thread

      It has a surreal feeling, all of this. WWE has just flipped a switch with its management and creative moves that have catered to the fans in ways that hasn't been seen in at least a decade, it feels like, and I'm sure I'm off by that estimate. My point is that this is a really great time to just be a fan of wrestling in general. AEW will continue to do what it is doing and hopefully improve its product and the glass ceiling has been shattered in so many different ways in the WWE with this merger. I'm seeing merchandise and figures that have all the nostalgia flaring up in ways that will probably make me spend more money than I planned on. I have the utmost respect for Levesque right now in the leadership role he has taken. We will see where it goes from here.

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      • Majingir
        Moderator
        • Apr 2005
        • 47667

        #1893
        Re: WWE RAW & Smackdown Thread

        Bad news: New Raw theme isn't exciting and nothing special yet again.

        Good news: Imperium got their 2K23 theme on TV!

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        • Majingir
          Moderator
          • Apr 2005
          • 47667

          #1894
          Re: WWE RAW & Smackdown Thread

          Great to have Orton back.

          Shocked and excited to have Punk back.

          But I missed R Truth.

          "I hear you're looking for a 5th member for Wargames. Sign me up."

          "Truth, it already happened, two nights ago!"

          "NO! Did we win? How'd I do?"



          McIntyre: I'm done with Jey Uso! I want a rematch for the world title!

          Rollins: There's others ahead of you Drew. I'm defending my title next week on Raw!

          McIntyre: Mind if I ask against who?

          Rollins:.........Jey Uso.

          McIntyres gonna snap.
          Last edited by Majingir; 11-27-2023, 10:13 PM.

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          • Reed1417
            MVP
            • May 2012
            • 6121

            #1895
            Re: WWE RAW & Smackdown Thread

            I can see the story they're telling with Imperium but honestly I would like them to do more as a group. Why even have them be a group if Vinci and Kaiser always lose and never do anything? Have they ever held the tag titles on the main roster? If they have I missed it clearly.

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            • Majingir
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              • Apr 2005
              • 47667

              #1896
              Re: WWE RAW & Smackdown Thread

              Originally posted by Reed1417
              I can see the story they're telling with Imperium but honestly I would like them to do more as a group. Why even have them be a group if Vinci and Kaiser always lose and never do anything? Have they ever held the tag titles on the main roster? If they have I missed it clearly.

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              Right now they're basically just henchmen for Gunther who always mess up and get belittled by him.

              They deserve much more than that, and would be one of many teams to benefit from the tag titles being split.

              Don't get how we're going into the rumble seemingly with still one set of tag titles.

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              • Reed1417
                MVP
                • May 2012
                • 6121

                #1897
                Re: WWE RAW & Smackdown Thread

                Originally posted by Majingir
                Right now they're basically just henchmen for Gunther who always mess up and get belittled by him.

                They deserve much more than that, and would be one of many teams to benefit from the tag titles being split.

                Don't get how we're going into the rumble seemingly with still one set of tag titles.
                Yeah if there's one thing I'd like split it's the men's tag titles cause there are so many teams and too many can get lost in the shuffle as a result. Gunther by himself is GREAT and I like him but storyline wise it makes no sense to keep them around as henchmen especially when they constantly embarrass him. He doesn't need them.

                The uber dick move would be for Gunther to drop em and go on his own. But maybe we'll see a change.

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                • Majingir
                  Moderator
                  • Apr 2005
                  • 47667

                  #1898
                  Re: WWE RAW & Smackdown Thread

                  Originally posted by Reed1417
                  Yeah if there's one thing I'd like split it's the men's tag titles cause there are so many teams and too many can get lost in the shuffle as a result. Gunther by himself is GREAT and I like him but storyline wise it makes no sense to keep them around as henchmen especially when they constantly embarrass him. He doesn't need them.

                  The uber dick move would be for Gunther to drop em and go on his own. But maybe we'll see a change.

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                  Imperium getting their alternate theme gives me hope of them sticking together.

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                  • Majingir
                    Moderator
                    • Apr 2005
                    • 47667

                    #1899
                    Re: WWE RAW & Smackdown Thread

                    That promo wasn't exactly a bar setting/cliffhanger worthy promo, but it was a return promo at least.

                    Does fall in line with what HHH said.

                    If they can get CM Punk back they get him back and figure out the rest after and that's what it felt like tonight.

                    I'm sure there's bound to be those who expected a lot more, though some were fantasy booking his return promo with stuff he clearly wouldn't say/do (like coming out with the "real world title" and taking a shot at Tony)
                    Last edited by Majingir; 11-27-2023, 11:09 PM.

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                    • Reed1417
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                      • May 2012
                      • 6121

                      #1900
                      Re: WWE RAW & Smackdown Thread

                      Yeah that wasn't anything too crazy but that was about what I expected honestly. I think there were a few hidden teases in there with the "wise man" bit and how not everyone was happy with him being back. I remember seeing him with Heyman at one point so maybe that's one possible direction.

                      I still think Cody faces Roman at Mania though even with all that being said. Eventually we'll get Seth vs. Punk, maybe that's in the cards for Mania too. Especially with the bit he said before the show went off air "I'm not here to make friends I'm here to make money." Maybe not a "tease" of anything but just something interesting he said is all. I'm not gonna dig too deep.

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                      • Majingir
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                        • Apr 2005
                        • 47667

                        #1901
                        Re: WWE RAW & Smackdown Thread

                        Originally posted by Reed1417
                        Yeah that wasn't anything too crazy but that was about what I expected honestly. I think there were a few hidden teases in there with the "wise man" bit and how not everyone was happy with him being back. I remember seeing him with Heyman at one point so maybe that's one possible direction.

                        I still think Cody faces Roman at Mania though even with all that being said. Eventually we'll get Seth vs. Punk, maybe that's in the cards for Mania too. Especially with the bit he said before the show went off air "I'm not here to make friends I'm here to make money." Maybe not a "tease" of anything but just something interesting he said is all. I'm not gonna dig too deep.

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                        The "Wiseman" comment was interesting.

                        Is he referencing Heyman? That does sound like advice Heyman would give someone, especially with that being not too long after Lesnar came back so Heyman knows what Lesnar went through just leaving the company, doing his own thing, and how it worked out for him coming back one day.

                        He's definitely talking about Rollins when he said not everybody is happy to see him back (Graves also wasn't too happy with Punk back if you see that video of Cole reacting to the return).

                        I just wonder if the entire plan is just Punk vs Rollins or if they're gonna give Punk something before WM. A 4 month build for a feud while Rollins is doing other stiff in-between while Punk isn't doing much won't be as good.

                        But now Nakamura is feuding with Cody so there's 1 less person Punk could feud with. Maybe Balor and Priest lose the titles to the Creeds and Punk feuds with them? Give us Balor vs Punk, and Punk in a segment with Dominik (who Punk technically has history with).

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                        • chronoxiong
                          Pro
                          • Sep 2010
                          • 998

                          #1902
                          Re: WWE RAW & Smackdown Thread

                          I will have to say that this week's RAW was above average for sure. Some good stuff happened. Was shocked to see Randy Orton cutting a very babyface type of promo. He was pandering to the crowd. Something that I wasn't used to seeing. But as long as he's having fun now, thats all that matters. Orton has unfinished business with the Bloodline with the Judgment Day being something new for him to do as well.

                          Cody's promo was nothing major. Looks like his new feud is against Shinnsuke which is fine with me.
                          I didnt care for the Tag Team Turmoil stuff. Sorry for everyone involved here. I still can't believe that Ivar is out having singles matches without his tag team partner. How long is his partner out for again? Didn't watch the Nia Jax/Zoey Stark but boy has Nia Jax lost a ton of weight. Seth Rollins promo was good. Drew McIntrye being involved and angry at Rollins means these two should be feuding soon. Didnt hate the Women's Tag Team Title match. Chelsea Green is a highlight to see. Fresh main event match between Orton and Dominik. Dominik has improved and made Orton look great here. Finally, Punk's promo. Was short and sweet. Nothing too major. I guess he will feud with Seth Rollins down the road too. That, I can't wait to see.

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                          • dubcity
                            Hall Of Fame
                            • May 2012
                            • 17874

                            #1903
                            Re: WWE RAW & Smackdown Thread

                            People already mad that the crowd last night wasn't loud enough for Punk. This is gonna be good times lol.
                            Last edited by dubcity; 11-28-2023, 01:44 PM.

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                            • The Kid 24
                              It's Show Time!
                              • Jan 2007
                              • 14768

                              #1904
                              Re: WWE RAW & Smackdown Thread

                              Why the **** is Nattie and her big fake tits still around??? She brings nothing.


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                              • Bard
                                YouTube: NHBard
                                • Oct 2010
                                • 7803

                                #1905
                                Re: WWE RAW & Smackdown Thread

                                Originally posted by The Kid 24
                                Why the **** is Nattie and her big fake tits still around??? She brings nothing.


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                                She brings two things.

                                She just shouldn't be regularly used any longer, her time is done. Just enhancement her up, and don't put her in any Championship situations.

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