The Natural 24,080 Posted April 9 Takes place next week on RAW and Smackdown Live. Now there's a thread so we can speculate and then find out where wrestlers go. Last year Smackdown Live won in a rare event, let's credit Paige ;). Smackdown Live's great so I hope it's not damaged. Looking ahead to when the WWE returns to the UK in November, it should be Smackdown Live where I am so that's another reason. There's more wrestlers I'm a fan of unlike RAW. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Natural 24,080 Posted April 9 (edited) Getting to see Daniel Bryan, Samoa Joe, Cesaro, AJ Styles, Becky Lynch and Asuka live. Here's hoping and as noted, it should be Smackdown Live's turn. I've watched Joe for years but never seen him in person. Edited April 9 by The Natural 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dolfan in NYC 12,910 Posted April 9 Oh ffs. Can we at least wait until after Smackdown airs? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dolfan in NYC 12,910 Posted April 10 So, with the results from yesterday, I think it's safe to assume the Usos are getting moved to Raw as, aside from Sanity, they've run over everyone on Smackdown twice. And Raw's probably seen the last of Bayley. Also, it wouldn't surprise me to see Finn & Joe swap shows as Joe/Braun and eventually Finn/AJ are both programs that could be incredible. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nofuture 3,568 Posted April 10 Couldn't have come at a better time, the rosters have been way past stale. Raw desperately needs some new heels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIPPA 29,368 Posted April 10 This isn't really a surprise but they were teasing on 205 Live last night that the Shakeup will affect that brand too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIPPA 29,368 Posted April 10 And to go with that - Buddy Murphy losing two straight would seem to indicate he is moving somewhere else (presumably were ever Alexa ends up) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig H 10,451 Posted April 10 I'm guessing Murphy and maybe one other dude gets shifted to SDL or Raw. I'd rather see Murphy on SDL, but that's just because that's usually the better show and I want Murphy vs Rey, vs Andrade, vs Joe, etc. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MORELOCK 2,584 Posted April 10 A good opportunity to pull Sin Cara from whatever he's doing and have him hang out with the Lucha House Party instead of...doing whatever he's doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIPPA 29,368 Posted April 10 11 minutes ago, MORELOCK said: A good opportunity to pull Sin Cara from whatever he's doing and have him hang out with the Lucha House Party instead of...doing whatever he's doing. He is injured Well was injured as he has been at the PC recently waiting to get cleared Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
West Newbury Bad Boy 9,846 Posted April 10 I expect Buddy Murphy immediately jumps in at the world title level like Ali. I'm setting myself up for disappointment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig H 10,451 Posted April 10 58 minutes ago, West Newbury Bad Boy said: I expect Buddy Murphy immediately jumps in at the world title level like Ali. I'm setting myself up for disappointment. I'm for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odessasteps 11,167 Posted April 10 1 hour ago, RIPPA said: He is injured Well was injured as he has been at the PC recently waiting to get cleared Have they even capitalized on the publicity Sin Cara could have gotten over the Wolves player wearing his match in the FA cup? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nice Guy Eddie 19,527 Posted April 10 (edited) 6 hours ago, Dolfan in NYC said: So, with the results from yesterday, I think it's safe to assume the Usos are getting moved to Raw as, aside from Sanity, they've run over everyone on Smackdown twice. And Raw's probably seen the last of Bayley. Also, it wouldn't surprise me to see Finn & Joe swap shows as Joe/Braun and eventually Finn/AJ are both programs that could be incredible. I want Joe kept the fuck away from Braun. As badly as Braun has been booked and as well as Joe has been lately, I still see a Bruan/Joe feud being a lopsided squash for Braun. Even in defeat, Joe maintains the aura of a monster while Braun feels like Hillbilly Jim right about now. Edited April 10 by Nice Guy Eddie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SorceressKnight 1,163 Posted April 10 4 hours ago, Craig H said: I'm guessing Murphy and maybe one other dude gets shifted to SDL or Raw. I'd rather see Murphy on SDL, but that's just because that's usually the better show and I want Murphy vs Rey, vs Andrade, vs Joe, etc. If they're shifting from 205 Live, it'd be kind of weird: They started the Oney Lorcan/Cedric Alexander feud, but you'd have to assume that, since they called up Mustafa Ali, then the Shakeup would take the other two of last year's "big 3" for 205, so Murphy and Cedric would get the call. There'd be the NXT or NXT-UK potential callups, but that'd also be a question mark since Lorcan already got the call from NXT to 205 Live, and we've already seen NXT-UK workers on 205 Live normally (to the point if, say, Mark Andrews got the call to 205 Live, it wouldn't really change anything.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D.Z 5,731 Posted April 10 I want them to split up tags. One guy keeping the tag gimmick and the other guy getting a new gimmick was always amusing to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nice Guy Eddie 19,527 Posted April 10 (edited) 47 minutes ago, D.Z said: I want them to split up tags. One guy keeping the tag gimmick and the other guy getting a new gimmick was always amusing to me. I want The Bar split up. I wouldn't mind Ricochet and Aleister split since they are the epitome of two singles guys thrown together. Edited April 10 by Nice Guy Eddie 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyLaw 2,711 Posted April 10 I’d like to see the Revival go to Smackdown to feud with the Hardys. It wouldn’t necessarily be a fresh matchup, but I’d like to see Murphy go to Smackdown and feud with Ali, just so their matches can actually be seen by people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eivion 2,617 Posted April 10 1 hour ago, JonnyLaw said: I’d like to see the Revival go to Smackdown to feud with the Hardys. I want the Revival to stay to feud with the Usos who are clearly moving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L_W_P 1,885 Posted April 12 (edited) I'll have a crack. No idea how they will include NXT/205 so not game to make any predictions. I also don't think they will do anything official with Lesnar/Rousey going to SDL for the Fox deal. They will just come and go as they please. In fact, I wouldn't be shocked if we don't see Brock again until the debut episode on Fox. New to RAW: Kevin Owens - Was supposedly going to win the title at Mania, much easier to do this on Raw now as Kofi needs a run. Samoa Joe - Putting the US title on Raw, mostly so I can get Balor on SDL. Sheamus - No real reason other than they called out splitting up teams and both he and Cesaro can work singles. Rey Mysterio - Can work up and down the card, wrestled everyone on SDL. Luke Harper - Give him some room to grow. Nakamura - Going nowhere on SDL. On Raw he can work slightly longer matches so might be more motivated? Last chance at this point. The Usos - Obviously. Buddy Murphy - Gets him to Alexa and, as with Nak, with a 3 hour show more chance for screen time. Truth - No real reason, but I would love to see them grow the "John Cena is my hero" deal into a tag team with Cena. Who wouldn't love K-Kwik & the Dr of Thuganomics as tag team champs over through SummerSlam? Carmella - Goes with Truth Naomi - Goes with Uso Mandy Rose - Give her a big push away from Charlotte/Lacey. Alexander Black (officially) Lars Sullivan (officially) New to SDL: Finn Balor - Put the IC title on SDL and let he and AJ finally fight with all the 'shooty' club promos. Drew MacIntyre - Push him to the moon to take the belt from Kofi. Sami Zayn - Add him to Bryan's troupe and let them cut promos together PLEASE! Chad Gable - Time for the singles run. Mojo Rawley - They clearly like him but never seem to push him. Gronk on Fox? Breezango - Get them back where they made their name The Revival (if they stick around, otherwise B Team) - Change of scene. Lio Rush - Not sure what they think of him but if he is going to be a worker then SDL is the place. Might be stuck like the Singhs and Elias doing the out of ring stuff though? Lacey Evans (officially) Bayley Liv Morgan Ricochet (offcially) EC3 (offically) - Do SOMETHING with the guy. Edited April 12 by L_W_P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nice Guy Eddie 19,527 Posted April 12 1 hour ago, odessasteps said: I like Claudio's Yano impression. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Green Meanie 1,592 Posted April 12 Does this mean Black and Ricochet will finally loose the NXT graphic bar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Natural 24,080 Posted April 12 I hope Samoa Joe stays on Smackdown Live for reasons I gave earlier. Revival to Smackdown Live be great as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites