John from Cincinnati Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 21 minutes ago, MORELOCK said: I can see where you're coming from on just about everything you said, but the music they put in their tribute packages is fucking TERRIBLE. I'd rather follow Imagine Dragons around on tour than regularly listen to this. And it absolutely takes a whole lot away from the package, this being a great example of one that would have come off a million times better had they not felt the need to put some bullshit corny uplifting adult contemporary in the background. Fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Lord Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 I kinda wish the WWE would take a cue from NJPW. The matches happen one right after the other. Save the big production videos for the most important matches towards the end of the show. You know what else would save time? They could cut that 10 minute video they always do of the good will stuff. "Look at our Superstars as they visit the childrens hospital, meet local celebs ect during Wrestlemania week". I mean they have a youtube for that stuff and they put it up there anyway. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Phantom Lord said: I kinda wish the WWE would take a cue from NJPW. The matches happen one right after the other. Save the big production videos for the most important matches towards the end of the show. You know what else would save time? They could cut that 10 minute video they always do of the good will stuff. "Look at our Superstars as they visit the childrens hospital, meet local celebs ect during Wrestlemania week". I mean they have a youtube for that stuff and they put it up there anyway. Like all these points though that charity video won't be going away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 So according to rumors there is the possibility of 17 matches at this years WM. Seriously there wasn't 17 matches on RAW and Smackdown combined last week. Could probably throw NXT in that week too. Which I guess means the battle royal matches are gone. Also unless there are going to be much shorter matches the pre show has to 3 hours now instead of two. the only people happy with this decision is the people selling energy drinks, coffee, and Red Bull and vodka's at the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORELOCK Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 9 hours ago, peachchaos said: The promo packages are generally terrible but they're a necessary evil for the endless hours of TV they have to fill and it makes sense to put them on the Network specials to recap everything since most people are not watching the TV. So it's a double edged sword and unfortunately we'll be stuck with them forever. Oh, they are in no way a necessary evil. There are two dozen wrestlers sitting on their asses in the locker room on weekly basis. They have plenty of ways to fill time without using obvious filler. And again: Why should this company *encourage* people not to watch their television shows? 5 hours ago, Phantom Lord said: You know what else would save time? They could cut that 10 minute video they always do of the good will stuff. "Look at our Superstars as they visit the childrens hospital, meet local celebs ect during Wrestlemania week". I mean they have a youtube for that stuff and they put it up there anyway. I think the most annoying part about this is how little effect it has. It's supposed to be good PR showing how great the company is, but their need to constantly put it in our faces just comes off as very self-congratulatory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 13 hours ago, Brian Fowler said: I have no problem with the packages. Just air them in the fucking pre-show. Maybe the actual main event package on the main show. Just speed this damn thing up. They DO show them on the kickoff show - which is why them airing a 2nd time on the regular show is annoying for those of us who stupidly watch the kickoff show. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 They could also trim time by cutting the segment featuring the HoF inductees. We have a multi-hour long HoF show every year. Do we need to trot them all out again on the stage during the show to make the show run longer and take away time from matches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 31 minutes ago, hammerva said: So according to rumors there is the possibility of 17 matches at this years WM. Seriously there wasn't 17 matches on RAW and Smackdown combined last week. Could probably throw NXT in that week too. Which I guess means the battle royal matches are gone. Actually - getting to 17 is including the Battle Royals This is how you get to 17 (* indicates already announced) Seth Rollins vs. Brock Lesnar: WWE Universal Championship Match* Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey: WWE Raw Women's* Buddy Murphy vs. either Cedric Alexander or Tony Nese: WWE Cruiserweight Championship Match* Triple H vs. Batista* Kurt Angle vs. TBA* The Miz vs. Shane McMahon* AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton* Daniel Bryan vs. TBA: WWE Championship Match Asuka vs. TBA: WWE SmackDown Women's Championship Match Bayley and Sasha Banks vs. TBA: Women's Tag Team Championship Match The Revival vs. TBA: WWE Raw Tag Team Championship Match The Usos vs. TBA: WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match Samoa Joe vs. TBA: WWE United States Championship Match Bobby Lashley vs. TBA: WWE Intercontinental Championship Roman Reigns vs. TBA : Single's Match Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Jesus I forgot how many titles this company had 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 FYI, 16 is the most number of WM matches and that was for WM 4, which might still be the worst ever. 16 or 17 is practically incomprehensible this year considering only a handful of matches have even been announced. It's just going to be a total rush job to the finish line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 You can compress it some before you even don’t have titles defended Eliminating the Battle Royals puts it at 15 And then have Lashley face either Angle or Reigns and it’s 14 Of course that list doesn’t include: John Cena match (but he would most likely be in the US Title Mix) So realistically you are looking at a 14 or 15 match show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Watching WrestleMania XXXV live be like: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 47 minutes ago, RIPPA said: They DO show them on the kickoff show - which is why them airing a 2nd time on the regular show is annoying for those of us who stupidly watch the kickoff show. Kickoff matches are irrelevant as we were told at Survivor Series 2018 ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo's Roomie Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 It's not even the number of matches itself that is the problem. I could do 17 matches in the right circumstances. But you know most of the matches are going to be wrestled in the same or similar way, and pretty much all of them are going to end up going longer than they need to. I mean, Hunter and Dave could put together a fun 10-12 minute brawl/garbage match, but you have to figure it's going twice that length. Angle could do a 10 minute greatest hits match, but it will probably go closer to 20. Shit like that makes the show feel even longer than it already is. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 18 hours ago, Craig H said: My laziness knows no bounds. It's been years since I had an avatar. Can't bring myself to add one. You're welcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, Dolfan in NYC said: You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, Dolfan in NYC said: You're welcome. ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 8 minutes ago, Dolfan in NYC said: You're welcome. Who's that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Just now, The Natural said: Who's that? MLB Umpire and MLB Fan's Bane Joe West. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Just now, Raziel said: MLB Umpire and MLB Fan's Bane Joe West. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, The Natural said: Who's that? A grumpy, old, piece of shit who shouldn't have an MLB job. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 1 minute ago, Craig H said: A grumpy, old, piece of shit who shouldn't have an MLB job. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brian Fowler Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 7 hours ago, RIPPA said: They DO show them on the kickoff show - which is why them airing a 2nd time on the regular show is annoying for those of us who stupidly watch the kickoff show. Oh believe me I know. Last year's show is listed at 311 minutes (main show only) and all indications are this one will be fucking longer. It's insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godfrey Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, Brian Fowler said: Oh believe me I know. Last year's show is listed at 311 minutes (main show only) and all indications are this one will be fucking longer. It's insane. Time to bust out my 'flight to Australia' kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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