Dolfan in NYC Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 God damn it, we were so close. Also, either that was the quietest crowd in New York's history, or they muted the crowd whenever Roman came out. Wonder why. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuerrillaMonsoon Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Hope we get Braun/Finn/Lashley vs the Shield at HIAC. I miss those Shield six mans... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Giggling like a toddler through that entire main event and Shield reunion. It's been awhile since I felt that much enjoyment from the sheer mayhem of booking like that. That was fun and for the first time ever I genuinely felt bad for Roman when it looked like maybe they were just using him to hotshot the belt onto Braun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Christ that match was good too. Props to whoever fantasy booked that almost exactly last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Please tell me someone has a picture of Mini Luke Harper in the 2nd row with the replica belt. He was the best and made up for the chubby dude who kept doing the weird sexual fist thing at Roman. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I liked that I just wish there was more foreshadowing going on beyond "we need a way for Braun to not get the belt". Because there's been plenty of times where Seth could have used Roman's help and vice versa over the past 6 months and they NEVER DO... One more thing that didn't make sense - Finn Balor becomes "DEMON" for Constable Corbin but not for a title match? Why? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I did like that Hunter brought up the whole "END OF AN ERA" thing with Undertaker. At least HE was paying attention to continuity. Another plus for whenever he takes over the main rosters. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 There were five guys out there in that main event and every one of them came out looking like a fucking star. I feel...good after watching RAW?????? 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 It might have just been good acting but some of the women out there looked like they couldn't have given two fucks about the Stephanie speech and Ronda coming out. It's always kinf of dumb to bring all the women out like that anyway. They don't bring out Lashley and Braun and have them stand around for nothing so why do it with the females. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Just now, Niners Fan in CT said: It might have just been good acting but some of the women out there looked like they couldn't have given two fucks about the Stephanie speech and Ronda coming out. It's always kinf of dumb to bring all the women out like that anyway. They don't bring out Lashley and Braun and have them stand around for nothing so why do it with the females. I thought it was kind of weird but also funny that none of the heels stepped into rescue Stephanie. Everyone there was like 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Off topic, but pasting that Seinfeld picture I just had to find out exactly what the KX-P2023 was advertised in Leapin' Larry's window behind him. It's this beautiful dot-matrix printer Only $499.99 in 1996!: 2 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuerrillaMonsoon Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Think it could be a cool little storyline for Roman to keep to his word and constantly be defending the title, just with the Shield either at ringside or running interference. Also with the Heyman segment earlier, going to set up a monster pop when Lesnar returns and takes them out at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beech27 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 11 minutes ago, Niners Fan in CT said: I liked that I just wish there was more foreshadowing going on beyond "we need a way for Braun to not get the belt". Because there's been plenty of times where Seth could have used Roman's help and vice versa over the past 6 months and they NEVER DO... I’m just gonna pretend they needed Ambrose back to file the necessary paperwork. I love it, so I’m willing to be generous, and everyone involved looks better for now. The Shield prevented what would have been a somewhat “unjust” cash-in—except it literally, according to the contract, isn’t, so Braun can be rightly pissed. Hell, even Finn can claim plausible distraction (and at least was in one of Raw’s best matches this year). Everyone having clear motivations and plausible perspectives to do wild violence is all I ask for. Sasha with her “I’m booked to lose tonight” face while accepting Rousey’s compliment was another highlight for me. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I love proud nxt papa HHH. Mother hen of the women's division Stephanie on the other hand... I will always mark out when SIERRA...HOTEL...INDIA...ECHO...LIMA...DELTA...SHIELD hits. I like that CM Punk's voice wasn't replaced in the Shield intro. I'm glad Rollins and Ambrose came out in the swat gear. I know it's already been said, but Finn not coming out as the Demon for a title match, but for Baron fucking Corbin makes no sense. Who would I stick with Braun to combat The Shield? The Authors of Pain. They could have some fun six man tags that might be reminiscent of The Shield/Wyatt's. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail Sabin Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Maybe BRAUN gets Lars and his little buddy Balor to join him for the 6 man tags. Of Course the War Raiders would be perfect but they are going after the NXT Tag titles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuerrillaMonsoon Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Other thing I didn't really like. The "I don't know if the bell rang, I don't think he cashed" line from Cole, and obvious Braun keeping his briefcase aspect to it all. Makes the Shield look like idiots for not waiting another 30 seconds for the bell to ring. Also, I think it adds a great layer of heat if the Shield have screwed him out of the briefcase, and necessitating a chase to get his rightful shot at Roman. Instead, with the way Braun's been booked, he's going to look weak if he doesn't dispose of Ambrose and Rollins and gets his fair shot at Roman in under a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beech27 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Finn needs to explain that the Demon is a severely dramatic diva, and needs advanced booking in order to assemble a properly dramatic entrance—and even then, he can’t confirm whether they'll ultimately show up at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, L_W_P said: This is beyond a meme now. She is either trolling someone intentionally or needs someone backstage *cough*Hunter*cough* to tell her to pull her head in. Well she was by far the most over woman in that six woman tag... it sucks they have nothing for her she should be a star. I'd love a FRUSTRATED ISN'T THE GODDAMN WORD FOR IT from her. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Beech27 said: Finn needs to explain that the Demon is a severely dramatic diva, and needs advanced booking in order to assemble a properly dramatic entrance—and even then, he can’t confirm whether it’ll ultimately show up at all. So The Demon is Barbara Streisand? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 24 minutes ago, Niners Fan in CT said: I liked that I just wish there was more foreshadowing going on beyond "we need a way for Braun to not get the belt". Because there's been plenty of times where Seth could have used Roman's help and vice versa over the past 6 months and they NEVER DO... One more thing that didn't make sense - Finn Balor becomes "DEMON" for Constable Corbin but not for a title match? Why? Used all his makeup last night? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Gonzo said: So The Demon is Barbara Streisand? They both wear about the same amount of makeup. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, Niners Fan in CT said: Well she was by far the most over woman in that six woman tag... it sucks they have nothing for her she should be a star. I'd love a FRUSTRATED ISN'T THE GODDAMN WORD FOR IT from her. ...Preferably holding a blackjack over an unconscious Ronda Rousey. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muhammedboehm Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Why didnt Corbin say that it was wrong for the ref to ring the bell for the Demon if there going to try and play it as Corbin doesnt know Finn is the Demon. Then say that because Finn didnt come to the ring he has ordered WWE officals to change the final of the match to a count out win for himself? Also if Corbin was against Finn vs Roman at the start of the show why once he was acting GM did he let it happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bink_winkleman Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Yeah hard pass on the Shield playing Wolfpac. Ugh. Also I'm fine with the idea that Finn needs time to hold a seance or whatever to summon the demon and can't just do it on the fly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overly Critical Man Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 8 minutes ago, Niners Fan in CT said: Well she was by far the most over woman in that six woman tag... it sucks they have nothing for her she should be a star. I'd love a FRUSTRATED ISN'T THE GODDAMN WORD FOR IT from her. Maybe she should dye her hair blonde. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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