goodhelmet Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 I haven't seen any WWE TV in months so I'm going into this one based off threads and podcasts.Andre the Giant Battle Royale - Sami ZaynNeville vs. Austin AriesSmackdown Womens Title Match - Becky LynchGallows & Anderson vs. Enzo & Cass vs. Cesare & SheamusDean Ambrose vs. Baron CorbinJohn Cena & Nikki Bella vs. The Miz & MaryseChris Jericho vs. Kevin OwensAJ Styles vs. Shane McMahonBailey vs. Charlotte vs. Nia Jax vs. Sasha BanksSeth Rollins vs. HHHRandy Orton vs. Bray WyattGoldberg vs. Brock LesnarRoman Reigns vs. The Undertaker I have no idea if my predictions will be anywhere close to accurate. I could go 0-13 and it wouldn't surprise me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 FWIW, I don't really look forward to this year's Mania. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Enthusiast Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Working on getting hyped by listening to the live Lapsed Fan marathon pregame show on YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 I've still got to hit the supermarket, elliptical, figure out dinner for the family, and we're going to get Fantastic Beats and Where To Find Them on Demand with the kids, I think. At some point, I'll start tuning in with everyone (probably around 9). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadMick Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 I've still got to hit the supermarket, elliptical, figure out dinner for the family, and we're going to get Fantastic Beats and Where To Find Them on Demand with the kids, I think. At some point, I'll start tuning in with everyone (probably around 9).I love fantastic beats too. Let me know where they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superstar Sleeze Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Lol. I saw that movie in theatres on a date, was not that great. 13 matches! WOW! That's most 80s thing they have done in forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert S Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Those 80ies shows did not go 7 hours (even thought some of them felt like that). I might watch a bit of the pre-show before I go to bed and the rest tomorrow and Tuesday evening after work. Though I will skip one or two matches (there is no way I will watch another Randy Orton match in my life, let alone against Bray Wyatt, Triple H vs. Rollins is also very high on my personal "will likely avoid"-list, as are post 2013 Chris Jericho single matches). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzombie1988 Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 I'm excited for the show but there's nothing I really want to see. I really do think Golberg/Brock could be good if they do a short hoss matchup with juice and lots of MMA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 If I had coke, I'd probably snort a line just to stay awake and do this Mania thread (I'd probably enjoy Mania more too). Show starts at 1 in the morning here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thread Killer Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 If I had coke, I'd probably snort a line just to stay awake and do this Mania thread (I'd probably enjoy Mania more too). Show starts at 1 in the morning here... That sounds like it would be a waste of perfectly good cocaine. I am going to watch the show live, but my expectations are very low based on the card and quality of the buildup over the past few months on Raw and SD. I just don't get some of the booking decisions they have been making. I can see their point with the whole Lesnar/Goldberg feud, even if I don't personally agree with it. But wasting AJ Styles in a match with Shane McMahon, the ridiculous buildup to Orton/Wyatt, and the fact that guys like Joe and Harper aren't on the show, and Stroman (who they've been pushing like mad) is all the sudden in a Battle Royal on the pre-show...the decisions this company makes just make no sense to me at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodhelmet Posted April 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 I know El-Ps disdain for the show was a theme in an earlier thread. Let's not have that here. This is a thread for predictions and actual show reactions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Only a bunch of goofballs made it a "theme". The re-occurence here is a mere running gag. See you later. Enjoy the show. (or not) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stro Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Gimme the green light cuz I'm ready to Should be a fun, if long night. Expecting a lot of LOLWTF moments from a booking standpoint and the ladder match to be an all time worst cluster fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMKK Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 I'm excited for it but mostly for two or three main matches which will be on at stupid o'clock UK time so I don't know if I'll make it all the way. Last year was a hell of a struggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loss Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 I remember excitedly thinking the long show was finally nearing the end last year, only to realize the two things left were a Rock promo and a HHH main event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakeplastictrees Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 WM is always exciting to me because I get to see exactly how out-of-touch Vince and company is and how tone-deaf and overly hammy the entire product is overall. Seeing the reactions to the booking decisions of: Styles losing his first Mania match. Sting losing his first Mania match and being ASSISTED by his long time enemies because of REASONS~! HHH going over Lesnar. Daniel Bryan losing in the opener of Mania in 18 seconds. etc. Its always fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stro Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 That Rock promo was hilariously self indulgent. How do you top the great segment with Ronda/HHH/Steph the year before? Why, using a flamethrower to set your name on fire, of course. I didn't mind the NWO helping Stang because 1. It was awesome and 2. Sting had made up with Nash and Hogan multiple times before WCW died. And then again in TNA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingedEagle Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 My predictions: Andre the Giant Battle Royale - Braun StrowmanNeville vs. Austin AriesSmackdown Womens Title Match - NaomiGallows & Anderson vs. Enzo & Cass vs. Cesaro & SheamusDean Ambrose vs. Baron CorbinJohn Cena & Nikki Bella vs. The Miz & MaryseChris Jericho vs. Kevin OwensAJ Styles vs. Shane McMahon Bailey vs. Charlotte vs. Nia Jax vs. Sasha BanksSeth Rollins vs. HHHRandy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt Goldberg vs. Brock LesnarRoman Reigns vs. The Undertaker Just rewatched Brock vs. Roman as its my favorite Mania match from recent years. Seth Rollins looked so great then. Not anymore. Still an incredible match 2 years and repeated viewings later. An ungodly amount of calories are ready to be consumed. Let's do this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakeplastictrees Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Oh yeah, I forgot about that little piece! For some reason (for the last 4 years at least), WWE decides to run a segment that is more than 100% self-indulgent and is designed to kill time before the main match(es). What makes it even more wonky is the fact that it doesn't need to be there or if it 'must' then it can be much much shorter. I have said this before and I will say it again--if "Goosebumps" Rock shows up-- I am checking out for the night. I don't mind regular Rock, but "Goosebumps" Rock is the pits. As for my predictions, they are pretty much the same as Winged Eagle. For those who do not want to scroll up: Andre the Giant Battle Royale - Braun StrowmanNeville vs. Austin AriesSmackdown Womens Title Match - NaomiGallows & Anderson vs. Enzo & Cass vs. Cesaro & SheamusDean Ambrose vs. Baron CorbinJohn Cena & Nikki Bella vs. The Miz & MaryseChris Jericho vs. Kevin OwensAJ Styles vs. Shane McMahon Bailey vs. Charlotte vs. Nia Jax vs. Sasha BanksSeth Rollins vs. HHHRandy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt Goldberg vs. Brock LesnarRoman Reigns vs. The Undertaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stro Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Those segments, like the concerts, are to give you a breather/piss break/food break. They're pretty necessary on a show that goes 7 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy hats Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Is Rock in Florida? What goes on first? Had been thinking Jericho/Owens, but maybe one of the women's matches (though I guess Naomi probably shouldn't be introduced until it's dark)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Honestly, I do hope they bring out Das Racist for that New Day feelgood sequence. So much promises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kronos Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 An ungodly amount of calories are ready to be consumed. Let's do this! I have cookies, chips, and ice cream. Just about to settle onto the couch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingedEagle Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 An ungodly amount of calories are ready to be consumed. Let's do this! I have cookies, chips, and ice cream. Just about to settle onto the couch. Yeah! Snacks and such! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Fuck it. I'm gonna open a bottle of red wine and get me a nice cheese plate (yeah, clichés, but so true)..... in the middle of the night... to watch WrestleMania 33.... Ok, when did my life went astray exactly ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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