Jamie G
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Post by Jamie G on Jul 20, 2016 13:19:43 GMT -5
My biggest problem was the NXT picks. Outside of Balor & American Alpha those choices made no damn sense. I know Nia Jax was rumoured but why the hell are Mojo, Bliss & Carmella being called up? Mojo hasn't meant anything for years now and they've pretty much butchered the entire women's division down there. Agree Mojo and Carmella felt like sympathy picks. "Well they've been here for so long let's give them a shot" picks. Carmella is terrible. It's an instant switch-over reaction for me. So over-styled and scripted, it's painful. I'm glad Bayley stayed, it'll make it worth the wait when she comes up. It's not like this draft means no-one else can move. There are always call ups after mania, so in less than a year there could be a few good names coming to Raw. Or SD, but probably Raw.
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deezy
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Post by deezy on Jul 20, 2016 16:50:46 GMT -5
So instead of adding world titles, why not have the big three alternate PPVs?
Could try reinforce that the women's and tags are on par with the world title. The us and ic could anchor the brands.
But I guess since rasslin fans are mostly "eww girls" about them getting pushed in anything, would be difficult, but it takes time to re-educate the audience.
Maybe women's co mains a few B PPVs and then try going solo with out the big belt.
Tags should also be treated like a world title as well.
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Jamie G
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Post by Jamie G on Jul 21, 2016 6:29:30 GMT -5
What the hell are Smackdown going to do when the Becky vs Natalia feud ends? Isn't there only 3 or 4 women on SD?
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Post by Christian Small on Jul 21, 2016 8:48:57 GMT -5
What the hell are Smackdown going to do when the Becky vs Natalia feud ends? Isn't there only 3 or 4 women on SD? With Nattie being the only clear heel out of the 4 as well. Bliss was a heel in NXT but no promise they'll make her a heel on the main roster although I'd assume they will. Other wise they'll have to make Carmella heel and no one wants that, I could argue no one wants Carmella on the main roster in the first place.
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Post by rocketking on Jul 21, 2016 8:57:19 GMT -5
It will be odd if Carmella keeps her old NXT schtick. To the vast majority of fans that only watch the main roster product, she will just be ripping off Enzo with no real context to explain it... even though I'm sure the announcers would reference it, it won't come off well if you don't have the Enzo/Cass/Carmella history in your personal "database".
Overall, the women's division is what has me the most worried about any "integrity" of the brand split not lasting more than a few weeks. With only one title at the moment and two very limited rosters, not to mention a dearth of average (at best) workers filling out those rosters, they're going to run out of options in a hurry.
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Correct me if I'm wrong (I watched most but not ALL of the draft coverage), but has there been any mention of the fact that the IC and US Titles could end up on the same show after Sunday? Rusev (RAW) is fighting Zach Ryder (SD) and Miz (SD) is fighting Darren Young (RAW). The most likely answer is that they're just telegraphing that neither title is going anywhere, but in the kayfabe world they should be discussing the possibility that both straps could all of a sudden end up on one show.
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Last thought: I still maintain that they should have used Reigns' suspension to declare him a free agent and not draft eligible. It would have added a level of intrigue to Sunday with Raw, Smackdown and "Neither" all represented in the three-way dance.
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Jamie G
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Post by Jamie G on Jul 21, 2016 12:17:50 GMT -5
What the hell are Smackdown going to do when the Becky vs Natalia feud ends? Isn't there only 3 or 4 women on SD? I could argue no one wants Carmella on the main roster in the first place. No argument here! I think she's really bad all round. The women's division could be back to being fucked again. And the tag teams. They've bought one up from NXT and split the rest between 2 brands. Let's be honest, most of the teams are a joke as well. Should've kept all the women on one and the tag teams on another brand, and give the projects a real focus.
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Jamie G
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Post by Jamie G on Jul 27, 2016 0:42:26 GMT -5
Carmella on Smackdown. Jesus she is absolutely terrible. At least there's more than 3 women on there but it's hardly must-see television.
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deezy
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Post by deezy on Jul 27, 2016 18:07:00 GMT -5
Expecting class A level pro wrestling from people with less than 5 years of experience is so short sighted.
Not everyone is Kurt Angle.
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Jamie G
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Post by Jamie G on Jul 28, 2016 5:22:43 GMT -5
It will be odd if Carmella keeps her old NXT schtick. To the vast majority of fans that only watch the main roster product, she will just be ripping off Enzo with no real context to explain it... even though I'm sure the announcers would reference it, it won't come off well if you don't have the Enzo/Cass/Carmella history in your personal "database". I hear you, but I thought she was terrible in NXT as well. For me, she didn't add much and the tag team is better without her and is doing fine. Her voice is so grating and it all feels so forced (like half of the roster, I know).
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