Dolfan in NYC Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 My only question is whether Meltzer or Alvarez will have the larger "OMG WHAT THE HELL... WHY WOULD VINCE DO THIS" bad take on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 It's rare I listen to them but I'm going with Dave on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggulator Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) Killer promo and direction for Nikki Cross. It's like she's becoming what Bayley was in NXT. I love that it's a NOT over-the-top superhero gimmick that's well explained. It's so utterly relatable for anyone who has had a rough go of things for a while and then manages to get back up on their feet and has that optimism return -- aka, almost everyone. She's not a superhero, but she has the spirit of someone who thinks they can take on the world. The audience always needs a character they can see the perspective of the story being told through the protagonist's eyes. Great examples of this are Sami Zayn and Bayley in NXT, Becky Lynch during her huge breakout moment, Dusty Rhodes, Jim Halpert and Pam on The Office, Elliot on Mr. Robot and some others. It's rare that the writers remember this. It's also not a WWE problem, but a writing problem in all mediums. Or, maybe people do remember it, but the performer isn't up to the task. But Nikki? She's here for it. I could absolutely see her headlining a major PPV with this persona. Edited June 22, 2021 by Greggulator 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ray Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 As terrible as raw has been, I'm here for Xavier woods single matches that have been real good lately 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinit Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) I hope next week Piper Niven comes out and cuts a John Tenta-esque promo: "I'M NOT A DEW DROP! I'M NOT A LITTLE DROP OF WATER! I'M A WOMAN! I AM PIPER NIVEN!!" Edited June 23, 2021 by Infinit Spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 If anything, the Asuka/Nikki interactions are gonna be gold. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 1 hour ago, The Natural said: Not to sidetrack this, but if the past is any indication, this artist is about to get some... weird... requests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Midnight chokers ACTIVATE~! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumanChessgame Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 While this episode had its faults, it seemed like there was a lot more wrestling and less backstage/promo segment fuckery than normal. The matches also went for the amount of time they needed to instead of putting some 40 minute segment where a singles match turns into a tag team match halfway though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxB Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 (edited) On 6/22/2021 at 4:20 PM, Infinit said: I hope next week Piper Niven comes out and cuts a John Tenta-esque promo: "I'M NOT A DEW DROP! I'M NOT A LITTLE DROP OF WATER! I'M A WOMAN! I AM PIPER NIVEN!!" Wait, is it Dew Drop, or Dough Drop? Are ALL the UK wrestlers on the main roster Scottish? Nikki, Drew, Viper, that's it, right? nb: Sheamus isn't from the UK. He's from Eire, not Northern Ireland. None of Ireland is in Great Britain. Edited June 26, 2021 by AxB Got my countries mixed up, innit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shartnado Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 6 hours ago, AxB said: Wait, is it Dew Drop, or Dough Drop? Are ALL the British wrestlers on the main roster Scottish? Nikki, Drew, Viper, that's it, right? nb: Sheamus isn't British. He's from Eire, not Northern Ireland. Neither, since I've read Doudrop, which I in my mind make out to be like a dew drop, only fatter, since makes you think of dough drop, whatever that is. Which is why I think it's a horrible name and very much on-brand for WWE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 I think it is just dew drop spelled in a more easily trademarked way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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