RustyShackelford Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I enjoyed how they debuted. Reminds me of when "the Outsiders" debuted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Friendly Rap God Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 FINALLY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfrancese5 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 really great episode for a second week in a row... we're in such a different world then we were before Mania! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezus Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 really great episode for a second week in a row... we're in such a different world then we were before Mania! Agreed. Shane as GM instead of the Authority is adding so much to the overall feel of the product. Matches actually mattered for once. Two great #1 Contender's matches, a good Women's Title match and an ongoing Tag Team Titles tournament Booty Bowl, which gave us the Bullet Club's debut. Also, the Wyatts are FINALLY faces and don't look like chumps. Only nitpicks would be the exclusions of Banks, Lynch, Ryder and Corbin (who did get a video package but still) but I guess you can't get it all. I really hope this continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfrancese5 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 First Raw in as long as I can remember where I didn't get bored and think, "wow this needs to be 2 hours not 3". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWindBlower Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Raw was actually great last night. If Shane leaves, I'm definitely gonna miss him. I get he's not actually making the calls, but he's a great character to have on screen. Bullet Club debut was fantastic, very reminiscent of the Outsiders. Everything looks good. I agree that the omission of Banks and Lynch was unfortunate. Additionally, I'd like to see Paige get back into the mix. Otherwise, I dig what's going on currently. Also, Romans as "the guy" is better than Romans as face. I don't hate it but I'd still prefer someone else to have the strap. Roman needs a mouthpiece. His promos are consistently disappointing. If someone like Paul Heyman was speaking for him, he'd be the most over heel champ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I assume Shane sticks around short-term (maybe through the next PPV) then installs a new face GM in his place — my guess is Daniel Bryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezus Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I don't think Bryan's willing to come back this soon. Maybe Sting? Anyway, I really hope the Authority is done. Enough with the cockblocks and overlong promos. If Shane doesn't stick around for good, just make HHH the uber-face he already is in NXT and let him run the show. These RAWs were easily the overall best since at least 2014, mainly because they were largely simple but effective and thus, had plenty of crowd-pleasers. That's been the NXT formula for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knifeparty Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Balls Mahoney passed away at age 44. No further details as of yet. The timing is crazy since Axl Rotten just passed a few months ago. RIP Balls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWindBlower Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 RIP Balls for sure. A true under-appreciated legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Mick Foley's post on FB was really heart-warming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezus Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Damn, this sucks. RIP Balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Friendly Rap God Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Bray Wyatt out with calf injury sustained at a house show in Italy https://www.facebook.com/groups/608845269150049/permalink/1142151525819418/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezus Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Swagsuke is a blessing. Still surreal seeing him in the WWE. Bray Wyatt out with calf injury sustained at a house show in Italyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/608845269150049/permalink/1142151525819418/ Man, fuck this. He finally regained some momentum with his face turn and now this. Do a brand split, rotate the roster and give one half some months off. If all these injuries aren't a sign to change things up, I don't know what is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfrancese5 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Swagsuke is a blessing. Still surreal seeing him in the WWE. Man, fuck this. He finally regained some momentum with his face turn and now this. Do a brand split, rotate the roster and give one half some months off. If all these injuries aren't a sign to change things up, I don't know what is. Seriously it's amazing how many people are hurt.. Loved NXT last night btw so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfrancese5 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Raw was strong again last night... I am really interested to see where they're going with Roman and AJ... it almost feels like they're booking Roman as a Heel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock N Roll Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Reigns isnt a bad guy......he isnt a good guy.....hes THE guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezus Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I agree, three really good RAWs since WM. And the main event angle just got even better with the Bullet Club involved. I marked quite a bit when Anderson and Gallows reunited with Styles backstage and then assaulted Reigns. This can go in so many directions - a Styles turn and BC reunion, the BC betraying Styles and forming a stable with Reigns, Bálor's debut. I haven't been this intrigued by a WHC/main event angle in a long time. Reigns isnt a bad guy......he isnt a good guy.....hes THE guy. This catchphrase turned him into an even bigger heel than he already was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedeni Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 It's crazy to watch Raw and see all these NXT and Indy guys. It's actually watchable because even though the outcome is the same at least it's fresh faces. I never thought I would see Styles competing for the WWE title! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheriver Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 RIP Chyna. Speedpig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
himynameisShane Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 RIP Chyna. Just saw the news. Wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezus Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Damn. RIP Chyna. I wish she was given more respect by the WWE when she was alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Triple H clearly inferred that her doing porn would be what keeps her out of the HOF. But now that she's dead, and somewhat tragically at such a young age, expect some exploitative attempt to capitalize and sell merch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedeni Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Man I can't believe Balor dropped the belt. I figured he would have done it in Dallas. I love the video of him telling fans he will see them Monday. I can't tell if he is trolling or telling the truth haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezus Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 They really should've done this at Dallas instead of a nameless houseshow but I guess they have their reasons. I would've marked out quite a bit seeing Joe capture the title. With Gun/Gallows making their in-ring debut on RAW, Balor could make his main roster debut at any moment now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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