Ricky Jackson Posted December 16, 2018 Report Posted December 16, 2018 I haven't looked forward to many non-NXT, non-Evolution WWE shows this year, nor have I watched many since Mania, but there are about five matches on this card that I'm interested in. The problem is there are another seven matches and this could be another slog, but it may not be too bad. Weird time for WWE with Raw being in the toilet but Smackdown having some buzz around Lynch and Bryan. It's been a pretty schizophrenic year for WWE in general with some major highs and major lows, and I really dont know what to expect anymore. That said, I'm going to drink some beers, watch this on the couch, and perhaps reflect on this crazy year for pro wrestling that felt like it hit a peak around All In, but the wave has crashed down in the last few months as we head into 2019 Quote
El-P Posted December 16, 2018 Report Posted December 16, 2018 29 minutes ago, Ricky Jackson said: reflect on this crazy year for pro wrestling that felt like it hit a peak around All In, but the wave has crashed down in the last few months as we head into 2019 That's an interesting take and sounds pretty accurate. Quote
NintendoLogic Posted December 16, 2018 Report Posted December 16, 2018 It looks like the WWE Championship match will be the main event. When was the last time that happened on a dual-branded PPV? I find that the WWE PPVs that look strong on paper invariably disappoint while the ones that appear underwhelming tend to overdeliver. This one could go either way, so I have no idea what to expect. Bryan/Styles looks to be WWE's last best chance to make my MOTY list, so I hope they knock it out of the park. Quote
Strummer Posted December 16, 2018 Report Posted December 16, 2018 This should be a good to great show. If you just watch their ppvs wwe would seem like a hot product these past few months but then Raw happens. surprised Becky/Charlotte/Asia isn't main eventing. Where did you see Bryan/AJ is main eventing, Nintendo? Quote
NintendoLogic Posted December 16, 2018 Report Posted December 16, 2018 It's listed as the top match on the preview at wwe.com. That might not mean anything, but the matches do seem to be listed in order of importance. Quote
Strummer Posted December 16, 2018 Report Posted December 16, 2018 Could mean something but I think the SD women's match will main event Quote
WingedEagle Posted December 16, 2018 Report Posted December 16, 2018 Bryan's promo is threaded here. His work since turning heel has him a a lock for Best on Interviews on my ballot. Just blowing away everything else this year. Quote
KawadaSmile Posted December 16, 2018 Report Posted December 16, 2018 Totalitarian Liberal Communism Quote
hammerva Posted December 16, 2018 Report Posted December 16, 2018 "A lot of debts need to be paid off when the Man comes around". We really don't deserve Becky Lynch Quote
Blehschmidt Posted December 17, 2018 Report Posted December 17, 2018 Hour long pre-show and god knows how long of a main show, and that's all the time Buddy and Cedric can get. Fucking Ridiculous. Quote
hammerva Posted December 17, 2018 Report Posted December 17, 2018 How did this get on the main show? Quote
Migs Posted December 17, 2018 Report Posted December 17, 2018 The main show appears to only be slotted for 3 1/2 hours. Quote
WingedEagle Posted December 17, 2018 Report Posted December 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Migs said: The main show appears to only be slotted for 3 1/2 hours. Stop teasing me. Quote
KB8 Posted December 17, 2018 Report Posted December 17, 2018 Are all the PPVs usually four hours long these days, then? Also how many fucking matches are on this show? Good grief. Quote
...TG Posted December 17, 2018 Report Posted December 17, 2018 I shouldn't expect much from WWE these days, but Truth & Carmella at WWE HQ should be good for a giggle or two. Quote
KawadaSmile Posted December 17, 2018 Report Posted December 17, 2018 The Usos, New Day and The Bar are incapable of having bad matches against each other. Quote
Blehschmidt Posted December 17, 2018 Report Posted December 17, 2018 Well, they made a big deal about one of the Uso's blind tagging Kofi, then ignored it, went into a long face in peril segment on Kofi, and the match ended without the Uso's who were technically legal ever getting back in. Uggh. It's the little shit. Quote
hammerva Posted December 17, 2018 Report Posted December 17, 2018 Baron vs Braun is now? I am guessing either this is a forfeit or a 2 minute squash Man Cole was on fire telling us how awful RAW was. Quote
KawadaSmile Posted December 17, 2018 Report Posted December 17, 2018 oh no it's bray wyatt isn't it Quote
KawadaSmile Posted December 17, 2018 Report Posted December 17, 2018 Big Bad Buff Daddy Slater >>>> Quote
WingedEagle Posted December 17, 2018 Report Posted December 17, 2018 Its disappointing, yet not at all surprising, to see Balor presented as part of the job squad here. Quote
...TG Posted December 17, 2018 Report Posted December 17, 2018 Slater deserves better, but he's on the PPV at least. Fun angle, no pun intended. Quote
Ricky Jackson Posted December 17, 2018 Author Report Posted December 17, 2018 Who says they dont book happy endings anymore? Quote
hammerva Posted December 17, 2018 Report Posted December 17, 2018 Well they do have the tag champs as part of the beatdown so not a complete job squad. Sure that was screw job match but watching Baron getting destroyed more than makes up for it. Quote
El Dragon Posted December 17, 2018 Report Posted December 17, 2018 That is a good way to finish that angle, honestly. Smart angle with the Babyfaces getting to actually look smart and take advantage of the heel GM's hubris. Quote
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