*Official* Pro-Wrestling Thread II

[sledger]

When did I say ever? I'm sorry you have such an issue with how I define the end of a significant period in wrestling contracts. Would you prefer I say since Tna began or the last ten years or since Tendulkar scored his 90Th century?

 

[Spikey]

The Young Bucks ‏@MattJackson13 19h19 hours ago
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new japan pro wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CwbuoSEL_o&feature=youtu.be

Kenny's match against Tanahashi was really great. Because Tanahashi is incapable of bad singles matches I think? http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3s731u_hiroshi-tanahashi-vs-kenny-omega-14-02-16_sport

 

[Dan]

Didn't they report that AJ more-or-less sold out a show? Expecting standard numbers, then AJ gets advertised and they sell the place out.

 

[Pratters]

Quite excited about Fastlane. It's not just Wrestle Mania drawing closer I think. WWE right now has many wrestlers I like watching in wrestling matches or at least don't mind seeing.

 

[GIMH]

Didn't they report that AJ more-or-less sold out a show? Expecting standard numbers, then AJ gets advertised and they sell the place out.

One show versus being second only to Cena with the primary target demographic for £$$€ for a decade. Take your pick.

AJ will be great in WWE, possibly at DB circa Mania XXX levels which is probably a higher peak than Rey ever reached but RMJ's record in WWE proves he was the hottest free agent since the death of WCW bar none

 

[Niall]

One show versus being second only to Cena with the primary target demographic for £$$€ for a decade. Take your pick.

AJ will be great in WWE, possibly at DB circa Mania XXX levels which is probably a higher peak than Rey ever reached but RMJ's record in WWE proves he was the hottest free agent since the death of WCW bar none

Nah, does not have the same every man likability x factor that Bryan had. He will do ok, but I don't see him moving the needle much long term.

 

[GIMH]

Nah, does not have the same every man likability x factor that Bryan had. He will do ok, but I don't see him moving the needle much long term.

I was throwing him a bone

 

[Dan]

tl;dr if you have a mask, all else being equal, you're a hotter free agent because replica masks sell

In all seriousness though, before he came to WWE but after his CMLL contract ran down, Mistico/Sin Cara might have been the hottest free agent (if he even counted as one, I have no idea really). Guy was a ridiculous draw in Mexico.

 

[GIMH]

Good shout, certainly someone WWE had high hopes for

 

[Athlai]

Mistico not a bad call tbf.

 

[Dan]

Also had a mask that could have sold big. Such a shame that things just didn't work out for him and the 'E.

 

[Spikey]

Kalisto vs. Alberto Del Rio (2-out-of-3 Falls match for United States Championship)
Chris Jericho vs. AJ Styles
Kevin Owens vs. Dolph Ziggler (Intercontinental Championship)
Ryback, Kane and Big Show vs. The Wyatt Family
Naomi and Tamina vs. Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch
Charlotte vs. Brie Bella (Divas Championship)
Dean Ambrose vs. Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns (No. 1 contender's match for WWE World Heavyweight Championship)


I'm guessing with Sin Cera (mk ii) back, Kalisto's time as a singles competitor will end here, opening up either a New Day or Dudley's match at WM. Y2J can heel it up in a Raw re-match if they're going to WM. Owens, Wyatt's, Banks/Lynch, Charlotte obvious. I hope Dean wins...but it's not happening. I spent 10 minutes last night trying to think of someone who could interfere, cost Roman the match and then lose to Roman at WM and I've got no-one. So.

 

[Athlai]

Yeah I'm backing all your picks but hoping for a swerve in that triple threat.

Also think Edge and Christians interview with New Day may lead to the debut of Enzo and Cass.

 

[Athlai]

You never know, Cena/Orton could always interfere if they're fit, or expected to be fit, Wouldn't be mad about any feud combination that would come from that.

Cena is approximately four to seven months away from what is the expected recovery for that surgery.
Orton is approximately one and a half to three months away for his type of surgery.

 

[Jono]

Does having both the US title and Intercontinental title work? If so, is one of them similar to the European/TV title in that it is clearly less prestigious than the other?

 

[GIMH]

Does having both the US title and Intercontinental title work? If so, is one of them similar to the European/TV title in that it is clearly less prestigious than the other?

Id say they've built both titles up really well in the last year. Would say both are good Midcard titles now. US was the one given greater prestige last year with both Cena and Rollins holding it.

 

[Athlai]

Id say they've built both titles up really well in the last year. Would say both are good Midcard titles now. US was the one given greater prestige last year with both Cena and Rollins holding it.

Yeah, and historically the U.S. Title is the lesser belt. Having the U.S. match on the preshow sorta makes it feel like it's heading that way again.

 

[Spikey]

Mauro is calling their match tho

 

[Jono]

Id say they've built both titles up really well in the last year. Would say both are good Midcard titles now. US was the one given greater prestige last year with both Cena and Rollins holding it.

Yeah, and historically the U.S. Title is the lesser belt. Having the U.S. match on the preshow sorta makes it feel like it's heading that way again.

Cool, thanks. Was surprised to see that they had both belts after unifying the world title. I think it was inevitable that one of them becomes a belt with European / TV title status, hard to maintain two equivalents unless you have a large mid-card, or you have a main eventer hold the belt (e.g. Cena)

 

[Spikey]

man, the kickoff show panel is rough watching. feels like keyfabe at it's worst