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Post by rocketking on Oct 5, 2016 15:46:49 GMT -5
Another one? Already? Share your thoughts here. My quick picks are below.
AJ Styles d. Dean Ambrose and John Cena: AJ is the top full-time guy in the company right now (assuming Cena is still going away for a few months). He needs a run through the end of the year and maybe up to/through Mania.
Bray Wyatt d. Randy Orton: I don't care. Picking Bray because it seems logical (and I hear Luke Harper is cleared to return). But kinda hoping for Orton solely because AJ needs a guy for the next couple of months and I'm really hoping they cut their losses and blow this angle off after Sunday.
Dolph Ziggler d. The Miz: This will be much more interesting if Miz wins, but I'm picking the more textbook route, which is that Dolph wins in his "last chance". SCHMOZZ WARNING: They've been pretty specific on several occasions that Dolph needs to win the title - not just the match - to keep his job. I hope they don't go the DQ/Countout/No Contest route, but it's there if they want it.
The Usos d. Heath Slater and Rhyno: A great little storyline for Slater, but I think it's over. Usos win the belts so American Alpha can chase.
Becky Lynch d. Alexa Bliss: I think Alexa has been really good, but in the grand scheme this is just Becky's first program as champion and nothing more.
Carmella d. Nikki Bella: Carmella either moves on to Becky or the feud continues. Either way, she needs to get the win for the next step to make sense.
Baron Corbin d. Jack Swagger: Because 50/50 booking? I dunno.
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Post by rocketking on Oct 5, 2016 16:22:40 GMT -5
Oh right... and Curt Hawkins is doing a thing. So there's that.
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Post by RKing85 on Oct 5, 2016 22:18:00 GMT -5
Styles to retain by pinning Ambrose
Lynch to retain over Bliss (although for the record, Bliss has stepped her game up over the last 4-5 weeks)
Usos to beat Slater/Rhyno and win the belts
Ziggler to beat Miz (ugh)
Wyatt over Orton via shenanigans
Carmella over Bella (this feud not being 50/50 needs to continue. Even though Carmella sucks)
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Post by kalgoroth on Oct 6, 2016 5:17:20 GMT -5
Rumours are that the powers that be are looking at moving Ziggler into more of a backstage role and so there is a genuine chance that he loses the match. Though I imagine that it would have to be through nefarious means, it would be rather ignominious to just have him lose clean and that's that, he's gone (though somewhat fitting considering he's known for always losing 'the big ones').
The alternative should be that Ziggler wins but had to cheat in desperation, beginning the heel turn. That way The Miz is protected in his loss so that his momentum's not hurt moving up to the main event.
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Post by rocketking on Oct 6, 2016 9:29:15 GMT -5
Rumours are that the powers that be are looking at moving Ziggler into more of a backstage role and so there is a genuine chance that he loses the match. Though I imagine that it would have to be through nefarious means, it would be rather ignominious to just have him lose clean and that's that, he's gone (though somewhat fitting considering he's known for always losing 'the big ones'). The alternative should be that Ziggler wins but had to cheat in desperation, beginning the heel turn. That way The Miz is protected in his loss so that his momentum's not hurt moving up to the main event. I think it's all going to seem obvious after the match. Either Ziggler wins and we feel dumb for thinking he might actually be gone, or Ziggler loses and we point to all of the rumors that have been floating around lately. I'm genuinely curious at this point... though I'll be disappointed if Dolph wins without controversy and we don't get to see what happens next. Like I said before, it's way more interesting if he loses. |
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Post by Christian Small on Oct 6, 2016 10:26:07 GMT -5
I think you definitely need AJ to keep the title coming out of this. I'm also well prepared for Dolph to be done, he's got other things outside of the ring he can do and he's also lost all the steam he had years ago, I think even the die hard fans are over him. I remember Dan always going on about how he wanted WWE to push Dolph during the Law and now even he's done with the guy. On the other side of the coin, if Dolph does win to keep his career I fully expect him to drop the title back to Miz really quickly, he's the guy who's worth pushing right now.
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Post by deezy on Oct 6, 2016 23:42:31 GMT -5
If Miz retires Ziggler, he'll jump to my GOAT list.
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Post by gerardgerard on Oct 7, 2016 13:17:17 GMT -5
Cena's off to do a bit more filming, right? Do we see Ambrose or Styles lay him out? All signs point to something between Ambrose and Cena upon return, so I'll be watching out for that.
Also colour me surprised that the IC feud feels like a legit co-main event, mad kudos to all involved. It's been hell of a fun ride.
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Post by RKing85 on Oct 7, 2016 20:24:52 GMT -5
yeah, not sure when exactly, but he is filming the second season of his reality show (that I have no idea what it's called) soon.
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Post by Christian Small on Oct 8, 2016 1:47:24 GMT -5
Hasn't he done the filming for American Grit? Wasn't that what the time away after Summerslam was for?
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Post by kalgoroth on Oct 10, 2016 2:05:15 GMT -5
Rumours are that the powers that be are looking at moving Ziggler into more of a backstage role and so there is a genuine chance that he loses the match. Though I imagine that it would have to be through nefarious means, it would be rather ignominious to just have him lose clean and that's that, he's gone (though somewhat fitting considering he's known for always losing 'the big ones'). The alternative should be that Ziggler wins but had to cheat in desperation, beginning the heel turn. That way The Miz is protected in his loss so that his momentum's not hurt moving up to the main event. I think it's all going to seem obvious after the match. Either Ziggler wins and we feel dumb for thinking he might actually be gone, or Ziggler loses and we point to all of the rumors that have been floating around lately. I'm genuinely curious at this point... though I'll be disappointed if Dolph wins without controversy and we don't get to see what happens next. Like I said before, it's way more interesting if he loses. Well I certainly feel dumb...! |
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Post by deezy on Oct 10, 2016 12:03:11 GMT -5
Anyone who says Miz can't work are just insane at this point, that match should've closed the show.
I don't like Ziggler, but he and Miz had magic at this show.
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Post by rocketking on Oct 10, 2016 13:37:26 GMT -5
I think it's all going to seem obvious after the match. Either Ziggler wins and we feel dumb for thinking he might actually be gone, or Ziggler loses and we point to all of the rumors that have been floating around lately. I'm genuinely curious at this point... though I'll be disappointed if Dolph wins without controversy and we don't get to see what happens next. Like I said before, it's way more interesting if he loses. Well I certainly feel dumb...! Right? After biting on several false finishes, my first thought after Ziggler went over was "of course he isn't losing his career at No Mercy!" Also, more often than not, a World Title match anywhere except for the main event is code for Schmozz City. As for my picks, 4-for-6 if you throw out the Becky/Alexa changeup. Missed on the tag titles as per usual and had Carmella over Nikki, which felt dumb as soon as I saw the pre-match buildup. |
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Post by kalgoroth on Oct 10, 2016 15:07:13 GMT -5
Well I certainly feel dumb...! Right? After biting on several false finishes, my first thought after Ziggler went over was "of course he isn't losing his career at No Mercy!" Also, more often than not, a World Title match anywhere except for the main event is code for Schmozz City. As for my picks, 4-for-6 if you throw out the Becky/Alexa changeup. Missed on the tag titles as per usual and had Carmella over Nikki, which felt dumb as soon as I saw the pre-match buildup. I think I just feel a bit of an idiot for falling into the trap of believing internet rumours to be from any source other than the WWE themselves. The fact there was a 'leak' of TV listings should have been a telltale sign... |
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Post by rocketking on Oct 10, 2016 16:32:02 GMT -5
Just watched the Styles/Ambrose/Cena triple threat again. Like I said before, a World Title match anywhere except the main event seems to be an indicator that we could be headed to Schmozz City.
But regarding the actual finish... I'll start by saying that I'm 100 percent OK with nobody taking chair shots to the head anymore. But with all that we've seen as fans, are we supposed to buy that a chair shot to the back is going to floor John Cena for a three count? I'm sure a chair shot to the back hurts like hell, but as far as knocking a guy out, it's probably less effective than the average kick to the head (not that I'm volunteering to take either bump... closest I've come to doing a flatback bump involved whiskey and an icy sidewalk).
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