Dolfan in NYC Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Oof. For the love of god, don't name her The Blue Blazer... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Well if they got anyone on the roster that can pull that gimmick off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopus Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 That Xavier promo was great. I stumbled on it and by golly, I’m back in. Raw me up, boys! Gonna have to get caught back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofuture Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Seems like Nikki came up with the gimmick. WWE did trademark Ethereal Spirit and E:Spir recently. I think Nikki could pull it off, but definitely needs a live crowd to play off of. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopus Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 I’m 100% on board with Super Nikki. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonzombie Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Name still Nikki Cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) Four HIAC matches in four days probably means there’s something to the reports that USA didn’t like the sudden news that Fox was getting one, right? Edited June 22, 2021 by John from Cincinnati 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 At some point they'll team her up with Molly for a special appearance and that'll be great. The Alexa Bliss stuff is so baffling. She was obviously positioned as a babyface there, down to the diving across the ring hot tag after an extended face-in-peril segment. The eyework by Shayna was pretty clever, mind you. A babyface Papa Shango doesn't work. A babyface Undertaker does. A heel monster gets built up and eventually beaten and life goes on. A babyface monster... I guess that could have legs, but. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Blue Butterfly? Anyway I caught that and yeah, if anyone can do it it's her, but fuck man... well, probably her idea. The Hurricane got over just fine and it isn't any worse than what Alexa's been up to I guess. The other thing I caught was that clumsy ass corner spot that turned into a Spider German that toasted Riddle's shoulder. Good job Drew. Seriously! If there was anything worth catching on the first hour let me know, otherwise this is going in the bin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, John from Cincinnati said: Four HIAC matches in four days probably means there’s something to the reports that USA didn’t like the sudden news that Fox was getting one, right? I told you!!! Didn't even think of it until now. "They're gonna have a gimmick match or they're starting the Draft or KOTR" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) I like that the Dourdrop name was kind of killed already with how they handled things tonight. Glad Asuka and Naomi are in MITB. As great as that outfit looks on Nikki, I'm not entirely sure what the point of change now is for. It feels weird to do after the successes she had this past month against Charlotte & Rhea. Charlotte/Rhea happening again is fine though I'm surprised at the lack of a stip. Woods's promo was good and I thought the match with Lashley was solid. Dug the post match stuff with Kofi being forced to watch through the cage as Lashley continued the Hurt Lock. Edited June 22, 2021 by Eivion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 41 minutes ago, Matt D said: At some point they'll team her up with Molly for a special appearance and that'll be great. The Alexa Bliss stuff is so baffling. She was obviously positioned as a babyface there, down to the diving across the ring hot tag after an extended face-in-peril segment. The eyework by Shayna was pretty clever, mind you. A babyface Papa Shango doesn't work. A babyface Undertaker does. A heel monster gets built up and eventually beaten and life goes on. A babyface monster... I guess that could have legs, but. It worked for the Stomper at times. And LeDuc. And The Gang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Nikki looking at where she is on the card and deciding to make a play for some Hurricane-esque merch money is probably a smart play all things considered. Doudrop hating her name is a pretty solid little payoff IMO. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lounging Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 9 hours ago, Dolfan in NYC said: Oof. For the love of god, don't name her The Blue Blazer... I cringed at first,but then I actually saw it, and thought she can make this work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 I think Nikki Cross will make it work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVileOne Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, username said: Nikki looking at where she is on the card and deciding to make a play for some Hurricane-esque merch money is probably a smart play all things considered. Doudrop hating her name is a pretty solid little payoff IMO. It's only a solid payoff if she spectacularly turns on Eva Marie and points out she's Piper Niven now. 2 hours ago, John from Cincinnati said: Four HIAC matches in four days probably means there’s something to the reports that USA didn’t like the sudden news that Fox was getting one, right? Hell in a Cell has really been dead as a gimmick since Rollins/Wyatt. Edited June 22, 2021 by TheVileOne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 The Spark? That might work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) 26 minutes ago, TheVileOne said: Hell in a Cell has really been dead as a gimmick since Rollins/Wyatt. Isn't everything a dead gimmick in this company? But even still, four of this thing that used to be huge over the course of four days and nothing really registering? The absolute state of this thing is appalling. It bums me out seeing what this promotion has become. Edited June 22, 2021 by John from Cincinnati 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 3 hours ago, John from Cincinnati said: Four HIAC matches in four days probably means there’s something to the reports that USA didn’t like the sudden news that Fox was getting one, right? And you get a Hell in a Cell match! And you get a Hell in a Cell match! And you get a Hell in a Cell match! And you get a Hell in a Cell match! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, John from Cincinnati said: Isn't everything a dead gimmick in this company? But even still, four of this thing that used to be huge over the course of four days and nothing really registering? The absolute state of this thing is appalling. It bums me out seeing what this promotion has become. This. The days when the Hell in a Cell was reserved as a feud ender, you sometimes only had one or two a year like it used to be than for an annual PPV. My interest in WWE is at an all time low. Edited June 22, 2021 by The Natural 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H. Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 I never knew I wanted Nikki Cross and Hyper Misao to be a tag team until tonight James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 7 hours ago, odessasteps said: It worked for the Stomper at times. And LeDuc. And The Gang. This is more like the time in 87 when Kevin Sullivan was a face in Florida teamed up with Blackjack Mulligan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 I was planning on hating the superhero thing Nikki's doing until I saw it was her idea. I think this is her last chance at success as if this doesn't take off then I don't see her being used in a meaningful way until the contract runs out/they release her. But she believes in it and can't help but root for her. And for the first time in months I caught a couple things on Youtube. The Niven stuff seems like a way to put heat on Eva before Piper has enough and MDKs her. Assuming that happens in front of a crowd that could be a nice payoff. And as much as I like Drew I'm really interested to see how things play out with Bobby and Kofi. It's always been apparent that they trusted MVP with how they've been doing things. So assuming that hasn't changed this could be the makings of a good feud. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Nikki making her stammering a positive part of her gimmick is one of the most brilliant "reach for the brass ring" moves in history. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldcupfever Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 11 hours ago, Matt D said: At some point they'll team her up with Molly for a special appearance and that'll be great. I totally thought Molly was going to be her surprise partner when it ended up being Asuka. They do have to bring in Molly now at some point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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