WWE TV 12/28-1/3

[cpst]

Vince is going to be on Raw again and Cena's coming back. This will be interesting...

[WingedEagle]

Vince remains one of the best performers in this business. Just the best. Love Roman holding the mic up for the cop, as well as most likely forgetting to use WWE Universe^TM and instead referring to his supporters.

[Jmare007]

What in the flying fuck was that opening segment

[Strummer]

Vince was great but that segment was all over the place. This is definite 1998 Steve Austin booking here. This has to e leading to Reigns v Hunter with The McMahons in the corner

[Coffey]

That was a weird opening. It didn't make much, seemed really forced. But at least it was interesting!

[Blehschmidt]

So how is Drew Gulak arresting Vince McMahon while Stephanie screeches like a fucking lunatic (who never needs to appear on my tv again) supposed to get Roman Reigns over?

[Coffey]

Good backstage promo from Becky. Short & to the point but felt natural & not too terribly forced.

 

EDIT: Sadly, the match felt off. They had plenty of time, there was just too much stalling, walking around & not doing anything. And some of the stuff they did do, looked really sloppy. I think there was communication issues a couple of times as well. I still love both Becky & Sasha but this match didn't do much for me.

[WingedEagle]

I'm over the New Day. When they start talking like my cousin in middle school texts its time for the next act.

[scg84]

I hope a stint in jail leads to the return of do-rag Vince.

 

Also, Vince called it a belt.

[Jmare007]

I still love New Day. One of the few things that can keep me watching.

[Strummer]

Probably not the best crowd to announce Big Show is in the rumble match

[Death From Above]

So how long until Neville replaces Sin Cara as Kalisto's partner?

[Death From Above]

Also I find it interesting Cena is in the main event and they haven't had a single Cena segment in the first two hours.

[Coffey]

That second hour was brutal.

[Blehschmidt]

I don't understand why they are sending Barrett out there when he is hurt. The fact that he hasn't tagged in to the match, or gotten physically involved in any way, shape, or form stands out so much.

[cpst]

This is a nice-looking bump: http://i.imgur.com/8KknpC4.gifv

[Matt D]

That second hour was brutal.

 

For people looking for a live alternative, the Arena Puebla card is slightly better than normal tonight:

 

[Coffey]

all that pre-match hype just got me super sold on this match!

[The Chief]

Was that a Ronnie P Gossett cardboard cutout in the crowd?

[Strummer]

Looks like Reigns v Hunter at Rumble as Sheamus v Reigns next week with Vince as ref.

[Jmare007]

HAPPY NEW YEAR

 

Vince is insane

[Strummer]

Vince was clearly expecting a bigger pop for that announcement at the end

[Loss]

They are trying, I'll give them that.

[Parties]

Can't see them doing Reigns-HHH on 20 days build, which means Reigns-Sheamus again at the Rumble? I think Meltzer has said he's been told it'll be them in a cage match at RR. I've liked the crash TV hotshotting in the main event angles of recent weeks, but if that's how it plays out, a fourth high-profile Reigns-Sheamus title match in the span of two months seems like overkill. Though to be fair, Survivor Series was more of an angle than a match, and I expect next week will be the same in order to set up their blow-off.

[Loss]

They are clearly creatively bankrupt, but they also don't seem to be asleep at the wheel at the moment. It's a pathetic progress I can at least halfway admire.