Posted January 29, 20178 yr comment_5785957 A lot of mystery surrounding the big match and that's a good thing. Just hope the journey there isn't as painful as Mania, Summerslam and Survivor Series
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785968 Funny, the first PPV I got to watch in English was the Rumble 1997. And there on French TV, 20 years later, I fucking get the English sound (for now). What the hell ? Ok, so Bailey vs Charlotte opens the show. Damn. This is the only match I really want to see apart from the Rumble.
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785971 Charlotte-Bayley: I liked this more than the Charlotte-Banks 30 min Iron Man. First main roster match to feel like a Bayley match, with the chase and title stakes. Liked that Charlotte played up the size differential in things like Yakuza kicks and overpowering Bayley on the mat. Big crossbody to the floor: Bayley's been watching Cavernario matches. Loved the Figure 4, loved the moonsault, really loved the Savage elbow drop. The finish and Charlotte wiping blood off her teeth were rather savage in their own right.
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785972 Just caught the end of Bailey and Charlotte. Did I miss anything good? Saw Anderson and Gallows are the new Raw tag champs on the preshow results. Are they burying Sasha Banks? She lost to Nia Jax on the preshow too.
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785974 Well it was a clean victory so that was good. I was expecting some really goofy finish to set up the Wrestlemania match
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785977 I was surprised they didn't present Bayley as a slightly greater threat. Very good match though.
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785978 Look forward to people overrating that Charlotte Vs. Bayley match. I mean, both women did a top rope move AND Charlotte had some blood. Gotta be at least 4-stars! Can't wait to see what Meltzer says about that one. Charlotte still wins on PPV. Sasha got squashed on the preshow.
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785980 Charlotte gets more and more fun every time I see her. I thought she was fucking awesome in that.
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785981 Charlotte vs. Bayley Easily Bayley's best outing on the main roster. Thought the transition and early action on the floor were solid, as well as a nice middle featuring Charlotte's control and Bayley's comeback with really strong offense from both. It almost felt like they got a cue to hit the finish out of nowhere, as things escalated very quickly and the end saw some awkward transitions. Still a very good match and another feather in the cap of wrestling's best heel. ***1/2
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785982 I have 0 idea what direction they are going for with Charlotte. She just beat Bayley clean as a sheet. Sasha got squashed by Nia. Nia/Charlotte makes 0 sense. So do they have a deal for Rousey, or what?
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785984 Right now the plan is a 4 way at wrestlemania. although I bet if a better idea came they would really like it I assume that Reigns is winning the belt although the "no DQ" stip makes me wonder if some weird shit is coming. I definitely expect Jericho to drop a weapon to Owens
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785985 Thank god, Agius & Chereau are back on my TV. Bye bye Cole and the bunch. Charlotte vs Bayley I'd say was very good, but nothing special either. Bayley's timing was off on several occasion and she isn't nearly as over as she was in NXT. The elbow-drop was nice. Charlotte is terrific to watch though, she's easily became one of my favourite. Well, I don't see where they go from there. The Sasha feud was awesome, this looks like it's over and done with. Fine opener.
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785986 I find the "Bayley's timing is of but Charlotte was great" thing odd. Bayley literally had to jump off the ropes to readjust Charlotte because Charlotte was out of place in the match.
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785987 Damn, Reigns vs Owens with Jericho in a cage. Look at me not caring. It's 1.30 in the morning already. No idea how late I'm gonna go. Jericho's sleazy look is still awesome.
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785988 I think Kevin Owens was an interior decorator in a past life. Have never seen a wrestler who savors arranging furniture more than he.
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785989 Owens when he's actually allowed to look like a legitimate main event threat and a brawler isn't bad. That said, I still have no real excitement for this match.
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785991 ZZZZZZzzzzz..... I still have no idea what people see in Roman Reigns. He sures punches and lariats a lot. He ain't Lex Luger though. Pyramid chair ? Uh... ok. ECW ? ECW ? ECW ?
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785992 I didn't see the brass knucks coming. I figured what with the No DQ stipulation and Jericho being crafty and all he'd be a nonfactor the whole time. I'm as stupid as the writers think I am. Fuck this company.
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785993 Anderson and Gallows finally getting the tag straps was pretty good. Crowd woke up late around the time of the ref bump off the Brogue Kick and the Sharpshooter near-finish. Still feels weird having “major” title changes on pre-shows but this was uniformly strong.
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785995 Anderson and Gallows finally getting the tag straps was pretty good. Crowd woke up late around the time of the ref bump off the Brogue Kick and the Sharpshooter near-finish. Still feels weird having “major” title changes on pre-shows but this was uniformly strong. I didn't see the match and haven't watched enough of Anderson/Gallows' WWE push to comment on THAT, but..I fail to see the point of using Cesaro as a transitional champion on any level. He's too good and deserves much better.
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785996 Fuck off Owens. Stealing a finisher for a near fall is just the pits
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785997 Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens This was how you work a plunder brawl. Big spots, big weapons, almost all action without too many prolonged setups. Reigns selling just enough as he always does. Midway through I thought this was the best match they've had, which given the last PPV and nonsense on Raw isn't a high bar. But they had a lot of leeway and Reigns's willingness to take and sell so many major spots and bumps made this a terrific match. Fully expect AJ/Cena to top it, but these two went out in hour one and literally said "beat this." I wasn't a fan of Owens for most of the past year, but he held his own tonight as well. Wow. That finish. Didn't love it, but it certainly raises more questions than it answers about the Rumble match and Mania. Not sure it holds up on multiple viewings, but this match was awesome for what it was. ****1/4
January 30, 20178 yr comment_5785998 Well we have one of our Wrestlemania matches figured out. Reigns vs Braun Strowman is going to be something
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