WWE RAW & Smackdown Thread

[Majingir]

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Bron on Raw feels like he fits in way more than NXT which is obviously a good thing.

I wonder how they'll bring him in on Raw.

Maybe he's gonna be on the path to face Rollins at Summerslam?

We need more of this on TV

https://twitter.com/BeckyLynchWWE/status/1670893619262177281?t=P8yM1LgHU1i-7-IUVM5VTw&s=19

[chronoxiong]

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This week's RAW had a weak first hour. Squash matches. Short matches too. There wasn't much wrestling in the first hour. The Miz does what he does best, which is job and make others look good. Nice to see Ciampa back. Jinder Mahal does look intimidating as the manager of Indus Sher though.

So how does Logan Paul get to be in the MITB match while others had to qualify for it? Either way, nice promo he had along with the other participants. LA Knight does seem over. He deserves bigger things. I feel like Imperium loses too much. Riddle defeats Kaiser and this is why I continue to not feel like they are a threat. Only Gunther is. The Viking Raiders won a match? Against Alpha Academy? Shocker. Becky interfering in the Trish/Racquel match. I get it protects all competitors involved. But I do not buy an old lady in Trish to do much in the MITB match. I smell a swerve. Main event six man tag team match was fire though. Definitely a fresh match since Cody was involved. Nice spots here with the babyfaces winning to send the fans home happy. Above average show overall.

[TheMatrix31]

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Excellent RAW.

Main event was scorching hot. Crowd was hot all night. MITB collection segment was great including LA Knight who is just really really good. Paul has been good but I really don't want a non-wrestler being so prominent and in such an important spot.

Thank goodness Ciampa is back. One of the best themes ever. He should be way bigger given what he did in NXT. I know there's only so many top spots but I'd launch him into a feud with Walter for IC belt immediately. Would be a ridiculous match.

[Majingir]

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Thank goodness Ciampa is back. One of the best themes ever. He should be way bigger given what he did in NXT. I know there's only so many top spots but I'd launch him into a feud with Walter for IC belt immediately. Would be a ridiculous match.

I wouldn't be opposed to Ciampa coming in and feuding with Gunther, losing, then he's outnumbered 3 on 1 and then....Gargano and Lumis come in!

DIY reformed, Ciampa is part of The Way, maybe a short feud with Dexter and Gunther during it too, but DIY vs Imperium is the main focus.

DIY vs Imeprium and eventually Zayn/Owens would be so cool.

Eventually it leads to the inevitable Ciampa vs Gargano feud, but that could be held off for a "rainy day".

I hope the tag titles are split. So much potential tag divisions wise. Raw tag division alone could be Imperium,Zayn/Owens,DIY,Judgment Day, Alpha Academy,Viking Raiders

[SmashMan]

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I wouldn't be opposed to Ciampa coming in and feuding with Gunther, losing, then he's outnumbered 3 on 1 and then....Gargano and Lumis come in!

For this idea to work, they’ve got to do something to make people care about Gargano and Lumis first. I like Gargano and all, but you don’t waste Imperium on guys who get no reaction.

[TheMatrix31]

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Yeah I don't know about lumis and Gargano. Gargano/Ciampa was amazing in NXT but Gargano was always playing above his level at that juncture.

Pretty snoozeworthy otherwise in my opinion but it'd be creative for sure.

[UFCMPunk]

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Love Logan Paul being added to the MITB!

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I think WWE did way too much to change the MITB matches. Do we need both Trish & Zoey along with Becky in the match? I feel like it would have made more sense to just bring Lita back and do a Tag Team match and free up 3 spots for others. I already assumed Trish would play a role in costing Becky MITB, so no need for her to be in the match.

We already have the storyline of Damage Ctrl breakup, especially if Bayley loses her spot then we know Io won't win. As for Logan... yeah he didn't need to be in there but likely there to set up whatever his match will be for Summerslam.

[J_Posse]

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This momentum that LA Knight has built up feels kind of random. [emoji38]

I still don't understand why he was left off of 'Mania, but hopefully, he'll be showcased at SummerSlam and 'Mania (next year).

He's just another example of a guy that understands how to get himself over. That ending was sloppy, but they made it work. [emoji38][emoji2377]

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[TheShizNo1]

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I was thoroughly entertained by Fire and Ice; first time I've ever seen them.

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[J_Posse]

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I was thoroughly entertained by Fire and Ice; first time I've ever seen them.

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Shame that they got jobbed out to Shayna and Ronda, though. I'm happy to see Liv back, but I wouldn't mind more Isla Dawn on my TV screen (she is fine).

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[Majingir]

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It's still sad seeing the Bloodline fall.

"The Bloodline is now in.....The Usos are now in your city!"

This is the best way to end it, but never would've thought a group in WWE that has basically been together for 2 years running the shows would still not even feel stale or boring to me. And this whole thing started almost a year after Reigns even won the title in the first place!

Funniest part from weeks back is when Jimmy was talking to Reigns and Reigns is like "man shut your mou.." and Jimmy just smacks him.

It's crazy looking back and realizing Heyman was right. He said it back in 2020 that this version of Reigns won't have you talking about the Shield, and I honestly think the Bloodline will go down as the better group. Shield obviously way bigger in terms of where their careers all went, but from a accomplishment as a stable and within it, Bloodline easily wins.

[J_Posse]

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When is WWE gonna start treating the Street Profits like a big deal, again?

You know these two are great together when all they do is "lose" big matches, yet I still root for them and want them to be the champs (plus finally turn heel).

I could give a damn about splitting them up when there isn't a team as good or interesting around to replace them.

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[Mercury112491]

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Fire and Ice are legit. Def need more of them in serious spots.

Ok, who does Liv have dirt on? I’m still laughing. I can’t think of a single less threatening return in the history of pro wrestling. Lol we’re supposed to believe this tiny botch fest clown is intimidating to Shayna and Ronda?

And when can we take the womens Revolution to the next step? Step 1: Main Event Wrestlemania. Step 2: Stop dressing them like cheap prostitutes. Step 3: profit?

At least Pretty Deadly and Grayson Waller are here to save the night.


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[PVarck31]

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I don't know how you guys feel, but I freakin' love Pretty Deadly. Just a hilarious and fun act.

[J_Posse]

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Blah, time for me to watch a YouTube video.

Poor, Lacey. She and Sonya DeVille are eternally stuck in "enhancement talent" territory when I think either could be so much more. SMDH

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