NintendoLogic Posted August 30, 2020 Report Posted August 30, 2020 18 minutes ago, sek69 said: Plus no one is buying WWE shows as PPVs, only as Network subs these days. (Yes I realize there are a small amount of people who actually do buy WWE shows on PPV, but statistically it's too small of a number to matter anymore). That's the point. Even if it doesn't work, it costs WWE nothing because Network subscriptions are already locked in. Quote
KawadaSmile Posted August 30, 2020 Author Report Posted August 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, NintendoLogic said: #standupforwwe bubba, it's just not that serious all the time like, them booking takeover-lites could be seen as counter programming putting things on different days? nah aew fans don't care about wwe, even moreso a main roster ppv, to be fatigued Quote
C.S. Posted August 30, 2020 Report Posted August 30, 2020 52 minutes ago, DMJ said: Anyone else have the sneaking suspicion that for some reason, against all logic, Roman Reigns does not leave with the title tonight? What I'd do: Roman beats the living shit out of both guys, going above and beyond the pale, until he's DQed for excessive force. Otis cashes in and wins. Roman destroys Otis in a few months, further cementing his (presumed) heel turn BIG DOG STYLE! Quote
DMJ Posted August 30, 2020 Report Posted August 30, 2020 To go back to the original question - cuz I really am genuinely curious what everyone thinks as I view this forum as being pretty knowledgeable and bright - what is the thought process behind this show? I mean, it is pretty "experimental" to run a Network Special 7 days after SummerSlam. As someone else mentioned, it does bring to mind This Tuesday in Texas and Taboo Tuesday, which were shows where they were obviously testing the waters for...well...I"m not sure. I guess it wasn't obvious. That's why I'm asking the minds here. What was the motivation for those? Is it the same or different than this show? I outlined my theories on the first page, but they're just theories. Has Meltzer or anyone else opined about it? Quote
KawadaSmile Posted August 30, 2020 Author Report Posted August 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, C.S. said: What I'd do: Roman beats the living shit out of both guys, going above and beyond the pale, until he's DQed for excessive force. How's he gonna get DQ'd when it's No Holds Barred 2 minutes ago, DMJ said: To go back to the original question - cuz I really am genuinely curious what everyone thinks as I view this forum as being pretty knowledgeable and bright - what is the thought process behind this show? Gotta milk the Big Dog Bump, bubba. I mean, you use Summerslam as the return, SmackDown as the reveal he's with Heyman, and instead of waiting for the next PPV on September, you do it on Sunday, bumping the ratings for a second week in a row. Quote
NintendoLogic Posted August 30, 2020 Report Posted August 30, 2020 I'll just say this: when dealing with WWE, the best bet is to assume the scummiest possible scenario that can be reconciled with the available facts. Call it McMahon's Razor. 7 minutes ago, C.S. said: What I'd do: Roman beats the living shit out of both guys, going above and beyond the pale, until he's DQed for excessive force. Otis cashes in and wins. Roman destroys Otis in a few months, further cementing his (presumed) heel turn BIG DOG STYLE! It's No Holds Barred, bubba. https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/08-30-2020/universal-champion-bray-wyatt-vs-roman-reigns-vs-braun-strowman Also make note of the fact that Braun is now known as "The Monster." The quotation marks are part of his name, apparently. Quote
SirEdger Posted August 30, 2020 Report Posted August 30, 2020 Looks like we haven't heard the last of the Hacker, after all. Are you thinking what I'm thinking, gentlemen? Quote
DMJ Posted August 30, 2020 Report Posted August 30, 2020 I think so? Stephanie is the leader of Retribution? Quote
cactus Posted August 30, 2020 Report Posted August 30, 2020 WWE usually hit it out of the park with video packages, but that intro was cringe worthy. Lashley vs Crews to open the show. At least we can get the least interesting match out of the way first. Quote
KawadaSmile Posted August 30, 2020 Author Report Posted August 30, 2020 Just now, DMJ said: I think so? Stephanie is the leader of Retribution? hacking is the new philanthropy! Quote
KawadaSmile Posted August 30, 2020 Author Report Posted August 30, 2020 "As you know, the Hurt Business is in the business of hurt" Quote
El-P Posted August 30, 2020 Report Posted August 30, 2020 34 minutes ago, sek69 said: Booker made himself look like a boot licking clown there. Like he always does. I don't buy the "PPV fatigue" theory. Or they really are in complete denial about their audience. AEW's core audience doesn't watch WWE. WWE's audience is more susceptible to die from COVID. If anything, they'll fatigue their own audience (I mean, another "PPV" already ?) 1 hour ago, NintendoLogic said: This card has a Fiend match, a Corbin match, a Nia Jax match, and an IIconics match. Das 5 stars rating ! Negative 5 stars that is. Quote
C.S. Posted August 30, 2020 Report Posted August 30, 2020 19 minutes ago, KawadaSmile said: How's he gonna get DQ'd when it's No Holds Barred 18 minutes ago, NintendoLogic said: It's No Holds Barred, bubba. It's WWE, Bubba. Didn't Seth vs. Bray end in a no-contest despite being a Hell in a Cell match? (Either that or some other unmemorable match/stip I've already forgotten.) Quote
DMJ Posted August 30, 2020 Report Posted August 30, 2020 Also, I know its not really worth mentioning, but since NXT stopped being a development league and became a "3rd brand," have they actually featured a real NXT match on any PPV? At least when they did ECW, they threw it a bone on most of the major shows. Quote
sek69 Posted August 30, 2020 Report Posted August 30, 2020 IIconics match wasn't bad, they are much better in ring than they used to be. Liv out there being the dumbest babyface in the history of dumb babyfaces tho. Quote
KawadaSmile Posted August 30, 2020 Author Report Posted August 30, 2020 Just now, sek69 said: IIconics match wasn't bad, they are much better in ring than they used to be. Liv out there being the dumbest babyface in the history of dumb babyfaces tho. Yeah, at least Liv and Ruby won despite going through the same storyline beats. Quote
KawadaSmile Posted August 30, 2020 Author Report Posted August 30, 2020 Not a bad match, too. MVP not only helped revitalize Apollo, but Lashley as well. Quote
Coffey Posted August 30, 2020 Report Posted August 30, 2020 MVP is great in this role. That was a fun little match. No complaints. Quote
C.S. Posted August 30, 2020 Report Posted August 30, 2020 Lashley being in the opening card U.S. Title scene and nowhere near the World Title is always good news. He's the weak link of The Hurt Business, and it's not even close. Both MVP and Shelton are far more interesting inside the ring and out. Quote
KawadaSmile Posted August 30, 2020 Author Report Posted August 30, 2020 At the same time, Lashley feels above it. That segment with JBL and Lee was weird. Quote
KawadaSmile Posted August 30, 2020 Author Report Posted August 30, 2020 Now, two big meaty men slapping meat! The best form of pro wrestling Quote
sek69 Posted August 30, 2020 Report Posted August 30, 2020 Yeah, JBL: Champion of Black Wrestlers is a weird and unexpected turn. Quote
C.S. Posted August 30, 2020 Report Posted August 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, KawadaSmile said: At the same time, Lashley feels above it. I agree, and I don't like Lashley. 3 minutes ago, KawadaSmile said: That segment with JBL and Lee was weird. I zoned out and missed it. What was JBL offering Keith Lee? Quote
El-P Posted August 30, 2020 Report Posted August 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, sek69 said: Yeah, JBL: Champion of Black Wrestlers is a weird and unexpected turn. i.e. WWE whitewashing. Quote
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