WingedEagle Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 US Title: Kalisto vs. Ryback Dolph Ziggler vs. Baron Corbin Intercontinental Title: The Miz vs. Cesaro Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens Dean Ambrose vs. Chris Jericho Tag Team #1 Contenders Tournament Final: Enzo Amore & Big Cass vs. The Vaudevillains WWE Women's Title: Charlotte vs. Natalya WWE WHC: Roman Reigns vs. AJ Styles Feels like an interesting lineup with the possibility for good matches up and down the card if people deliver and the right matches are given enough time. That's a question mark given there's also a presumably lengthy McMahon family promo & angle taking place. Hopefully its kept reasonably short and not slotted in at a point where it kills what follows. Very much looking forward to the main event which has the potential to be a MOTYC if everything cliques. Predictions? Thoughts? People looking forward to it, or is everyone opting for Toronto/Indy Game 7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anarchistxx Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 There are about three people I care about on that entire card. WWE feels so light on credible talent at the minute. So many are either unestablished acts who give you no reason to care, stale acts like Ryback & Dolph Ziggler or worthless vets who have been stinking the place up for years like The Miz. Probably three people on the entire show who exude any star power. This company is in a state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmas Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 There are about three people I care about on that entire card. WWE feels so light on credible talent at the minute. So many are either unestablished acts who give you no reason to care, stale acts like Ryback & Dolph Ziggler or worthless vets who have been stinking the place up for years like The Miz. Probably three people on the entire show who exude any star power. This company is in a state. Funny post for this ppv line up, where it's focussed on new people and almost no retread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anarchistxx Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Too many new people. No reason to give two fucks about most of them. They are almost uniformly badly presented, badly booked, don't exude any natural charisma. The influx has been too fast. No retread? Ryback, Dolph Ziggler, The Miz, Cesaro,Chris Jericho - all acts who have become stale and lost any momentum. Jericho at least still knows how to cut a promo and make his feuds feel worthwhile. Cesaro doesn't feel special or hot anymore. Just seems bereft of any exciting acts, anyone with star power or who you are invested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmas Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Too many new people. No reason to give two fucks about most of them. They are almost uniformly badly presented, badly booked, don't exude any natural charisma. The influx has been too fast. No retread? Ryback, Dolph Ziggler, The Miz, Cesaro,Chris Jericho - all acts who have become stale and lost any momentum. Jericho at least still knows how to cut a promo and make his feuds feel worthwhile. Cesaro doesn't feel special or hot anymore. Just seems bereft of any exciting acts, anyone with star power or who you are invested in. Yes WWE is stale, but to complain about it on this show where it is the least stale show they have had lined up in a year is odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Predictions: US Title: Kalisto vs. Ryback: This is the pre-show, so the face usually wins. Plus, this match is specifically on the pre-show to punish Ryback for his comments IMO. Winner: Kalisto Dolph Ziggler vs. Baron Corbin: End of Days for Job Jobbler. Winner: Baron Corbin Intercontinental Title: The Miz vs. Cesaro: As much as I love Cesaro, this should have been Ryder's match and spot. 50/50 in my mind, but I'll go with the champ retaining by nefarious means (DQ, countout, etc.), leading to a rematch at the next PPV. Winner: The Miz Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens: Another 50/50 in my mind. Zayn needs the win more, but I expect Owens to get it by underhanded means. Zayn is the "Ultimate Underdog" so he'll live to fight another day. Winner: Kevins Owens Dean Ambrose vs. Chris Jericho: The only reason, IMO, that Alcoholic Lame Dad beat AJ last month was to make this a more credible victory for Deano, who needs a win even more than Zayn. Winner: Dean Ambrose Tag Team #1 Contenders Tournament Final: Enzo Amore & Big Cass vs. The Vaudevillains: Enzo/Cass vs. New Day would be too entertaining. Therefore... Winners: The Vaudevillains WWE Women's Title: Charlotte vs. Natalya: Probably a crazy prediction, but I can see Natalya getting this as sort of lifetime achievement recognition for all she's done. Plus, why trot out grumpy ass Bret only to watch his niece lose again? Not to mention, Flair's bad behavior has to be punished somehow, and Charlotte is the only one who can realistically be "Triple H'd" for that. Winner: Natalya WWE WHC: Roman Reigns vs. AJ Styles: The Gallows/Anderson "intrigue" has been a nice little distraction, but storylines like that in WWE have never amounted to anything major or shocking. Expect the status quo to remain. Winner: Not a good guy, not a bad guy, just THE guy, Roman Reigns, because you're crazy if you think a Southern TNA 'rassler is gonna vanquish The Roman Empire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmas Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 I'm pretty sure Finn debuts tonight and him and Gallows/Anderson cost AJ the match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 I'm pretty sure Finn debuts tonight and him and Gallows/Anderson cost AJ the match. It's not unheard of for an NXT wrestler to go from face to heel, but I don't see it happening. Finn is far too entrenched as a face. If they're planning a main roster run for him as a heel, I expect him to be a heel for a few months in NXT first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exposer Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 My predictions: Kalisto, Charlotte, Miz, Ambrose, Vaudevillians, Owens, Corbin, AJ by DQ when Gallows/Anderson attack him. Expect Balor to come out during beatdown & be "third man" with Gallows/Anderson. Expect Reigns to be beaten down too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Figure it is going to be like Wrestlemania where they are some really good matches with some really questionable finishes. What comments did Ryback make? I mean it explains why he hasn't been on RAW and maybe Smackdown since WM and they booking a rematch for the title because why not I guess Really hope Ambrose wins but have no faith in that. I figure it will be like Styles where he wins the big shows, loses on RAW and Smackdown and claims he "put the guy over" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBscout Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Hoping Jericho is behind Gallows and Anderson! Total troll job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 What comments did Ryback make? I mean it explains why he hasn't been on RAW and maybe Smackdown since WM and they booking a rematch for the title because why not I guess Quotes and video here: http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/698903-ryback-frustrated-with-wrestlemania-booking-not-pleased-with-where-the-us-championship-match-was-placed-on-the-card-and-more-video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Haven't followed WWE at all since Mania. Funny line up with Owens vs Zayn & Enzo Amore & Big Cass vs. The Vaudevillains + AJ Styles in the main event. It's like NXT undercard with a TNA guy main eventing. Wacky 2016 pro-wrestling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seej Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 US Title: Kalisto vs. Ryback... Barring a major gimmick overhaul,I think The Big Guy is dead in the water. Kalisto wins, and I wouldn't be shocked to see Ryback get his pink slip, soon. Dolph Ziggler vs. Baron Corbin... Corbin in a fairly competitive match. Intercontinental Title: The Miz vs. Cesaro...The world probably wants Cesaro to win, but I'd like Miz to be champ a little longer. I think he wins with help from Maryse. Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens...Total toss-up, but I go with KO. Dean Ambrose vs. Chris Jericho...Dean needs a big win. Tag Team #1 Contenders Tournament Final: Enzo Amore & Big Cass vs. The Vaudevillains....Gotch and English utilize dastardly methods to gain victory. Cass and Enzo will be ok without winning the title, for a while. WWE Women's Title: Charlotte vs. Natalya.....Charlotte. Bret and Flair engage in old man shenanigans. Roman Reigns vs. AJ Styles for the WWE Championship.....I know I'm in the vast minority, but AJ doesn't come across as a star, to me. I don't think he ever gets a run with the WHC. Reigns wins, with Gallows and Anderson costing AJ the match, either "accidentally" or on purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah's_Savior Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 My predictions: Kalisto over Ryback Corbin over Ziggler Miz over Cesaro with heel or manager shenanigans Owens over Zayn. Can see this match being used to show the main roster audience how much of an underdog Zayn is Ambrose over Jericho, not too invested so this was a coin flip decision Enzo & Cass over Vaudevillians Charlotte over Natalya with outside distraction ft. Brett and Ric Reigns over AJ, Karl & Doc and Usos fighting outside turns into some 6 man chaos. All Samoan suicide dive spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strummer Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Corbin v Ziggler has been moved to the pre show. I'd be shocked if the McMahon segment doesn't end with Vince saying Shane and Steph have to run Raw together. We all know it's coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Corbin v Ziggler has been moved to the pre show. Is Kalisto/Ryback still there too, or did that get bumped up? If the U.S. Title is on the main show now, maybe we're getting a new champ? Edit: Never mind, still on the pre-show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thread Killer Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 US Title: Kalisto vs. Ryback... Barring a major gimmick overhaul,I think The Big Guy is dead in the water. Kalisto wins, and I wouldn't be shocked to see Ryback get his pink slip, soon. You are underestimating the awesome power of The Secret, my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 What a fucking waste. Job Jobbler is finished as a top act...kaput. Baron should've gotten it. Bullshit 50/50 WWE booking rears its ugly head again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingedEagle Posted May 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Normally that type of booking would drive me mad, but Corbin is an act I have zero use for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Not a huge Corbin fan myself, but he has improved. Still don't see him ever progressing beyond a Ryback-level spot on the card, but still. It's not like they're going to give Dolph a major push ever again either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Normally that type of booking would drive me mad, but Corbin is an act I have zero use for. Yeah but Ziggler has been an act the WWE has had zero use for since that Survivor Series where Sting debuted. There is no reason to give Dolph a win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parties Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 They premiered a hip new backstage segment they're now calling the Social Media Lounge, so that's a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 They premiered a hip new backstage segment they're now calling the Social Media Lounge, so that's a thing. Not sure if you're being sarcastic, but that's been going on a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soko Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 What do people think of Ranallo on these pre-shows and Smackdown? I like some of his content, but he tries very hard to push submission names and Japanese terms which I don't think is all that necessary in the environment. His voice seems a bit forced but doesn't bother me much, I could imagine it sounding a bit silly to a first time viewer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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