Zoo Enthusiast Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Yeah, it’s not a crazy path to visualize. I’m kind of on the fence about going to Mania next year and was leaning towards going to the Rumble because it’s Phoenix in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmare007 Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Oh man, a Miz run with the belt from Survivor Series to Mania would be fucking incredible. The promos of him boasting about defeating two indy darlings to get there and him having to fend off people like Joe, AJ and Jeff Hardy would be money. It's also cool that SD has such a strong roster. Even if you have to keep Bryan waiting till the Rumble, there's a bunch of interesting programs he can do until January. He might get the Nakamura match he's been wanting to have for so long., and he's the only one I can see forcing Shinsuke to have a dope match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiva Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Regardless of whether Miz/Bryan arrives at Mania or not, it’s clearly, if handled right, the hottest pairing on Smackdown and Miz has been so good since pairing with Maryse, that he deserves another crack at a title run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Redman Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 On another note, it's early days but for any Aussies on this board who are going to the show, we're looking to organise a bit of a meet up before the show, so if you want in on that action please get in touch with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMKK Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 19 hours ago, Charles (Loss) said: People theorized Styles-Nakamura into Wrestlemania last year with a lot less actual evidence, so you never know. Incidentally, they booked that match as the guaranteed 'five star dream match' for that portion of the audience and they kinda did the same with Joe vs AJ, so they might well go with Bryan vs AJ at Mania is that's something they clearly feel needs to be part of putting together their big supercards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KawadaSmile Posted August 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 They just announced: The Shield vs Braun/Ziggler/Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strummer Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 Wwe also just announced Ronda and Bellas v Riott Squad for the show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strummer Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 AJ v Joe added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickH Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 This is not a stadium worthy card. Needs Lesnar & Mysterio I guess HHH/Taker main events w/HBK as ref again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alucard Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 It's definitely got that glorified house show vibe right now. Figured they would at least put Shane O Mac and/or Kurt in a match to make it seem more special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Redman Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 26 minutes ago, Alucard said: It's definitely got that glorified house show vibe right now. Figured they would at least put Shane O Mac and/or Kurt in a match to make it seem more special. I think they knew I was going and gave me a break by NOT having Shane fucking McMahon wrestling on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microstatistics Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 To build on what people have already said, how much appeal does HHH vs. Taker really have in 2018? Even for the more casual/marky fans? Plus, I suspect the Melbourne crowd is gonna be smarky anyways so I am not even sure this is the right target audience. HHH vs. Jinder in Delhi atleast made sense. Hell, even Cena vs. HHH from GRR was more logical than this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alucard Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Jimmy Redman said: I think they knew I was going and gave me a break by NOT having Shane fucking McMahon wrestling on it. That must be the case, cause he was listed in the original press release for it but nothing since, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Redman Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 I don't think the Melbourne crowd will be smarky. Not a crowd of 80k. My experience of WWE house shows in the past is that they're not particularly smarky. More a typical casual WWE audience. I get the use of Hunter and Taker in that sense, to draw in those casual WWE fans who go to house shows because they're there and remember the big stars from years before way more than for current day stars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiva Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 Just make Shane O Mac a special ref and you get the best part of his act i.e. his theme music and his cute little dance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickH Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 C'mon Shawn. ONE MORE MATCH, ONE MORE MATCH. It wouldn't hurt his retirement for me if he went out there with Trips & Taker and had a fun 15 minute match. Would put some butts in the seats, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Sorrow Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 I haven't given a rats ass about this show, but that awesome Taker/ HBK segment on RAW has piqued my interest. Mainly in wanting to see Taker vs HBK, but now I'm interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KawadaSmile Posted September 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 If they book this just as a stepping stone to HBK/Taker at Wrestlemania next year, and make Hunter get his win in the process..... they are geniuses. Carny geniuses, but geniuses nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strummer Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Charlotte v Becky added. Can anyone remember them announcing rematches from a ppv before the ppv even takes place? Doing that here and with .AJ/Joe. have to think there will be a third match at Evolution as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strummer Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Apparently local ads are promoting Shawn as the ref for Hunter v Taker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmare007 Posted September 6, 2018 Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 15 hours ago, Strummer said: Apparently local ads are promoting Shawn as the ref for Hunter v Taker The Passion of the Shawn part II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Redman Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 It's super going to be a bit weird to see one of my favourite ever matches basically cosplayed by the same people right in front of me live and in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Sorrow Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, Jimmy Redman said: It's super going to be a bit weird to see one of my favourite ever matches basically cosplayed by the same people right in front of me live and in person. I hope they do it note by note. A complete recreation of every move and every HBK reaction down to the pose together at the end. I'll laugh my ass off. Literally like seeing the Eagles live playing Hotel California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirEdger Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 I hope the rumor of Shawn Michaels returning for one more match but in Saudi Arabia is false. That would be a complete waste of time and money. This cannot happen anywhere else other than Wrestlemania, if it happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blehschmidt Posted September 7, 2018 Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 4 hours ago, SirEdger said: I hope the rumor of Shawn Michaels returning for one more match but in Saudi Arabia is false. That would be a complete waste of time and money. This cannot happen anywhere else other than Wrestlemania, if it happens. You are thinking too small! Forget about little old Wrestlemania. Why would Shawn Michaels return there. When instead he could return at.... The Greatest Wrestlemania (Live from The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia $$$$$$) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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