Jmare007 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I didn't think it was that bad. Could have used a little more intensity when he talked about Rusev though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffey Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 It was just too long. It had like three ready-to-play videos all mid-promo after coming back from a commercial break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I thought the Ryback promo was fine and I wish they would do that kind of stuff more often. Although if you listened to him on Talk is Jericho, he literally told the exact same story word for word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingedEagle Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 The Ryback bit was a lot better when I heard it on Jericho's podcast and I have to think would've gotten over more if delivered as part of a sit down interview rather than in this format. But it was still different from the standard fare, and while the crowd seemed to drift, they popped at the parts designed for it so maybe it has a chance. On another note, Lawler just teased Bryan retiring which means I am now very, very stoked for that part of the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffey Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 If that promo was Cesaro's chance to make a big statement, he fucking blew it by messing up his lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodhelmet Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Poor Claudio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strummer Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Looks like Bryan is getting the main event slot. Going to feel stupid for saying this in a while but part of me thinks they have changed plans and are going to go with Bryan instead of Reigns. This show has been so weird that I don't think it's out of the possibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strummer Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Now an injury angle with Reigns. Something has to be gong down here. Hopefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Boricua Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 They were all over the place with that injury angle. The most impressive part was the toss Show gave Reigns, yet they are focusing on the announce table (which looks to be a step above cardboard in its construction) as being the big blow. Then they say it landed on his legs, then that it was the area where he had the hernia, then back to the legs. Never mind the fact that he was wearing body armor, apparently the table being flipped over has injured him to the point doctors have to check on him and cart him off. Meanwhile, it takes cinder blocks and chairs to the throat to take out Ambrose and have him carted off. They could have made it look more vicious than just saying Reigns was injured because a table was flipped over on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strummer Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Bryan in the Rumble!!! Shit just got real!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerpride Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 YES YES YES I'm going to the RR too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Boricua Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Great to hear Bryan's in the Rumble. Hopefully he's recovered well. I am getting a kick out of seeing the Puerto Rican flag at ringside. And it looks like we have the debut of a post apocalyptic Chumbawumba looking team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 The Ascension makes me miss steroids. Sorry, someone had to say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyonthewall2983 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 The Ascension makes me miss steroids. Sorry, someone had to say it. Taking them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffey Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Whatev, Chief, you can have that opinion, dawg, I won't fight it. I do hope they go w/ Bryan instead of Reigns. Reigns just isn't ready. I think this RAW is so weird cause half the roster isn't there as they were double booked some how. Orton/Rollins I imagine is still going to happen. Orton has returned on house shows, so I imagine he's coming back soon. Maybe tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 The Ascension makes me miss steroids. Sorry, someone had to say it. Taking them? It's a strange choice of gimmick to give guys of that stature. Mizdow looked more physically imposing than Konnor in that match and Ascension look like they're going to be booked as dominating monsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sek69 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 They were barely bigger than the guys they faced in NXT, and being Neo Road Warriors looks even sillier in WWE. That said, I do hope they get a big push since they were dominant champs in NXT and they are good enough to not deserve the Bo Dallas/Adam Rose treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 ...and they are good enough to not deserve the Bo Dallas/Adam Rose treatment. How do you figure? I think Bo Dallas and Adam Rose are miles ahead of The Ascension as characters and in the ring. With that said, I agree with you. May as well push them and be consistent about it for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strummer Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 And Hunter and Stephanie are coming back. Lame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strummer Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Well they went with the stips for a month plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodhelmet Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 So So sucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strummer Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Crowd silent as Hunter and Steph return. This is going to backfire on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodhelmet Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 It will backfire until they get the highest ratings and credited with turning business around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 It's lame that the Authority is back but that was the first time Seth's been good on the mic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 The Authority is back because Cena wanted to save...Edge?! *Groan* Christian's retirement pisses me off. Edge got a big speech, HOF induction, the whole nine. What does Christian get? Jack shit. I'd love to see Christian crack Edge in the neck, hit the Unprettier, and go off on Edge with a scathing heel promo. Won't ever happen, and there'd be no point to it, but it's no less pointless than fucking Edge being the cause of a major angle like The Authority's return. *Groan* again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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