The Man Known as Dan Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Before we get ridiculous over comparing shows, it's important to note that Summerslam was booked like a Summerslam. Takeover was booked like NXT WrestleMania. Big difference. NXT books every fucking takeover like NXT Wrestlemania though, why is it so hard for WWE to not fuck about on one of there 4 biggest shows of the year when NXT never does on there big ones? Seriously, I can come up with 5 shitty booking moves off this just show that drove me nuts. 1. Undertaker/Lesnar finish that makes Taker look like a cheapshot artist and Lesnar look like a dumb guy. 2. Having your Title Unification match end via interference that was basically botched by an actor. 3. Booking your "Divas Revolution" match built around the Bellas working a fucking control segment on Paige. 4. Double Countout on a damned Summerslam match between Ziggler and Rusev. 5. Putting Cesaro and Owens in the death spot instead of said Rusev/Ziggler match. Just what the fuck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Anyone wanna mention the elephant in the room, that there's no way the timekeeper could have *really* seen the tap? It's painfully obvious on the replays. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuetsar Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I wanted to like this show and was well on my way, but fuck, the WWE hates me I guess. I get the celebrity thing, I guess, but Lawler didn't job to Kauffman. Have some respect for your business. And fuck the Brock finish. Undertaker is indestructible, right? Then don't have him fucking tap. With this finish, they both look like assholes. And that was a great fucking match, but nobody is talking about that because of the finish. Well since it was a DQ, he did job to Kaufman. . .lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADCAP Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 You know you guys had me so convinced that Dean was about to turn on Roman before the spear. Goddamn you all. I suspect Reigns' MIA spot is going to become a point of contention for the two. Ambrose took all the abuse, Reigns got the pin. That can easily be the spark to start the fire. That said, I enjoyed the match. Bodies flying, hard hitting, and they eventually meet again. The first four minutes of that match was awesome. Just a straight fun brawl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCM Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 So the person finally put over by taking the US title off Cena wasn't Cesaro, Owens, or Reigns but Jon fucking Stweart? yeah fuck this company 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Known as Dan Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Anyone wanna mention the elephant in the room, that there's no way the timekeeper could have *really* seen the tap? It's painfully obvious on the replays. I didn't want to say anything, but... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisM Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Jon Stewart as Bobby Heenan-adjace would be badass. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGFanJay Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 This wasn't as good as Takeover, but still well-worth watching. Taker-Brock was far better than the WM match, and even better than I was expecting going in with Taker looking so good this year at WM. Hopefully he didn't hurt himself on the F5 through the table, because he had his working shoes on and really needs to be as healthy as possible at this age. http://jayreviewsthings.blogspot.com/2015/08/wwe-summerslam-2015-live-from-brooklym.html Screens - YUP I SAID BOOTIES To quote Xavier, YUP I SAID BOOTIES Kickoff Screens - http://www.imagebam.com/gallery/xily01njxd6y1bvxinnyic5pdgage74b Summerslam Screens - http://www.imagebam.com/gallery/60a9bebaal5scl3478ncved28o2sooev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebreaker Chip Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Timekeeper revealed to be corrupt, Undertaker revealed to be in league with the Authority who are still heels outside of NXT, Lesnar not around to take revenge but some kind of brooding "vigilante" figure is I mean Okada was there with Joe but yeah probably not him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Meanie Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Dancin' Big E was easily the best thing I've seen in a long, long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Mann Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Apropos of nothing I just realized Rollins and New Day had matching outfits. Mind. Blown. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Dave Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I'm convinced Ziggler must've peed in some of y'all's Yoo-Hoo as children or something. The irrational hatred is astounding. Match was fine. Hated the Lesnar/Taker finish until I saw the angle where Taker definitely tapped. As always, the New Day was aces. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mco543 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 They also had matching outfits with Bayley from last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I really wanted a Sting/Arrow backstage segment, damnit WWE. I know he was at a ComicCon, but still. Coulda filmed it earlier in the week at least. Oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagan Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Another thing: how is the finish controversial? How does it build anything? It only works if Taker DOESN'T TAP and the timekeeper fucked up. I mean, unless Taker does a promo gloating that he tapped out Brock where's the dispute? Video shows that Brock won clean. Everyone can see it. Not a lot of dispute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I will give Lana credit. Nobody has made acid washed clothing look that good since Reagan was the president. All she needs now is a Michael jackson red zipper jacket. Big E needs to do a duet with Craig Ferguson and remake the "Take Your Panties Off" song for his new entrance song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebreaker Chip Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Apropos of nothing I just realized Rollins and New Day had matching outfits. Mind. Blown. New Day being revealed to be some clandestine cult with tentacles that reached far further than anyody realised, including to the WWE Champion and the guy conveniently booked to host Summerslam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Taker cheating and hitting a low blow and even tapping unseen... All good. It's a heel turn. The timekeeper ringing the bell without the ref calling for it? Stupid as shit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Apropos of nothing I just realized Rollins and New Day had matching outfits. Mind. Blown. They need to add Bayley for the full flush. As it were: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Another thing: how is the finish controversial? How does it build anything? It only works if Taker DOESN'T TAP and the timekeeper fucked up. I mean, unless Taker does a promo gloating that he tapped out Brock where's the dispute? Video shows that Brock won clean. Everyone can see it. Not a lot of dispute. Eh, that part's easy. Taker got his hand raised, the official win, the winners share of the purse, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 This happened... All other considerations are secondary. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Oh, and for the record? Xavier and Kofi have some pipes. Big E not so much, but the other two can actually hold a tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Mann Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Apropos of nothing I just realized Rollins and New Day had matching outfits. Mind. Blown.They need to add Bayley for the full flush. As it were: Apparantly the Jo Anns off exit 13 of the Jersey Turnpike had a clearance sale on white and gold spandex.Or Rick James had a yard sale. Either or. But that would explain the jacket D-Wade had on in Esquire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I liked the show though I wasn't big on some of the finishes. All of the matches were decent at worst, and the big stuff delivered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Taker cheating and hitting a low blow and even tapping unseen... All good. It's a heel turn. The timekeeper ringing the bell without the ref calling for it? Stupid as shit. Exactly. I don't mind The Undertaker desperately clawing onto his legacy by any means necessary. Even the idea of tapping "to trick" the referee/timeskeeper whomever is fine in theory. it was just really poorly done. There's gotsta be a better way to have The Undertaker cheat his way to victory using desperation tactics that isn't so lame. Watching Taker go from unstoppable demon to vulnerable old guy in eyeliner is great. The execution hasn't been the best throughout though. Also, I wish Cena/Rollins had more stuff built around Cena's face like the strike exchange 3/4s of the way through the match where Cena covered up top and Rollins attacked the body and less Cena does a bunch of moves and Rollins kicks out -> Rollins does all of the moves and Cena kicks out. That shit is garbage in New Japan and it's garbage in WWE. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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