Board 8 > All-Purpose Wrestling Topic 428: 25 Years of RAW, Unmitigated Malfeasance

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king: "that's it!?"
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Curt Hawkins sighting! I can go home happy now.
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Raw 25th Year Anniversary: We'll Get Our Fucking Spots No Matter How Contrived and Nonsensical It Is
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https://twitter.com/wwecreative_ish/status/955651842750517249
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Is there anybody that's clearly better on the mic than Heyman? Trying to think of someone, but I'm coming up blank. There's some that would be on his level maybe, but I can't think of anybody that I'd say is clearly better.
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In history, or today?

Today there is nobody
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Sadly this will not be the ending of the title match on Sunday. Lesnar pins Kane, Braun moves on to Trips, and Roman wins the belt and holds it for a minimum of 6 months.
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There is not in history either....

There are people I personally think are better (Rock, Foley, Punk, etc).

There is no one I would say with certainly is though. Like if someone went to me and said Heyman is better than Foley, I wouldn't fight about it. It's close.

I was going for in history, but today also works!
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ChampionCloud posted...

There is not in history either....

There are people I personally think are better (Rock, Foley, Punk, etc).

There is no one I would say with certainly is though. Like if someone went to me and said Heyman is better than Foley, I wouldn't fight about it. It's close.

Roberts
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I almost wish they brought Hogan back so Brock could come out and say Partys over, Grandpa again
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scarletspeed7 posted...

ChampionCloud posted...

There is not in history either....

There are people I personally think are better (Rock, Foley, Punk, etc).

There is no one I would say with certainly is though. Like if someone went to me and said Heyman is better than Foley, I wouldn't fight about it. It's close.

Roberts

I think Jake is amazing.

I probably have him over Heyman.

I wouldn't fight you if you didn't.

I would say DiBiase in his best is Heyman level.
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Ugh, why'd the Revival have to get the Ascension'd?
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I think its incredible that WWE writing is so awful that theyve managed to run the concept of nostalgia into the ground
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All in all Raw 25 was... kind of underwhelming?
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I was definitely whelmed.
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ScareChan posted...

All in all Raw 25 was... kind of underwhelming?

Jakyl25 posted...

I think its incredible that WWE writing is so awful that theyve managed to run the concept of nostalgia into the ground

Theyve burned out literally all of their nostalgia. Goldberg was the last bullet in the chamber. Surprisingly awesome bullet but still.

Outside of CM Punk, Im not sure what else they can do except build new stars, and, well.
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Want to see something that (probably) wasn't on TV that is better than the whole show?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEQUSOYNnko

Stone Cold totally killing an interviewer in less than 60 seconds...just wow.
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Jakyl25 posted...

ScareChan posted...

All in all Raw 25 was... kind of underwhelming?

Jakyl25 posted...

I think its incredible that WWE writing is so awful that theyve managed to run the concept of nostalgia into the ground

Theyve burned out literally all of their nostalgia. Goldberg was the last bullet in the chamber. Surprisingly awesome bullet but still.

Outside of CM Punk, Im not sure what else they can do except build new stars, and, well.

There were some fun segments but the flow was really bad I feel. I think the two arenas had a part in that. Also way too much time devoted to Slater of all people
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Strife2 posted...

Want to see something that (probably) wasn't on TV that is better than the whole show?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEQUSOYNnko

Stone Cold totally killing an interviewer in less than 60 seconds...just wow.

My name is Stone Cold Steve Austin, I actually drew money...

Should be how he starts every conversation
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I can't tell if he was shooting on Mike Rome or not. Poor dude. It's not his fault that literally all the interviewers have the soul sucked from them and become nothing more than robots who can only ask one question.
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PrivateBiscuit1 posted...

I can't tell if he was shooting on Mike Rome or not.

Definitely not. Otherwise they wouldn't have put it up on youtube.
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Also, could they really not get The Rock for this, even something pre-taped?
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they totally should've played a video of you!
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did DX/Balor Club help stop the riots?
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Strife2 posted...

Want to see something that (probably) wasn't on TV that is better than the whole show?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEQUSOYNnko

Stone Cold totally killing an interviewer in less than 60 seconds...just wow.

Man, poor Tom Phillips...
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GTM posted...

did DX/Balor Club help stop the riots?

Yes and then they made them all stay and watch the final segment on the screen from the ring so the fans wouldnt get out of hand again
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Csonka gave the show a 3/10.

Sounds about right
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I hear they buried The Revival.

So glad I don't watch that crap anymore.
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If anyone follows micheal Che on Instagram his pic with Alexa ...man she just looks so beautiful in that pic for some reason
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Nakamura is still winning the Rumble.

Reigns is winning the Elimination Chamber.

Unless Miz comes out at 29 to Daniel Bryan's music. Followed by Daniel Bryan coming out at 30.
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ExThaNemesis posted...

I hear they buried The Revival.

So glad I don't watch that crap anymore.

https://twitter.com/bryanalvarez/status/955691753457164288

Was awesome and heartwarming to see all those people who boo the hell out of Roman Reigns every week and hijack the shows cheer like crazy when Vince McMahon came out, gave him a standing ovation, bowed to him, sang his song, and chanted, "THANK YOU VINCE!"

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So some more lore on the Sad Ballad of Little Dave Batista.

Apparently Vince's idea was that Batista was always so angry because he was a foster child and a child of a rape. How in the world did Vince even come up with this shit?
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PrivateBiscuit1 posted...

So some more lore on the Sad Ballad of Little Dave Batista.

Apparently Vince's idea was that Batista was always so angry because he was a foster child and a child of a rape. How in the world did Vince even come up with this shit?

Personal experience.
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It's hard to have a ton of nostalgia for something when WWE won't let you forget any of it.
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Enzo has been officially R-E-L-E-A-S-E-D.

So what happens to the cruiserweight scene, now?
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Damn, was about to post this.

Congratulations to X-Pac on his upcoming title win.
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the real question: did they wish him luck on his future endeavors or just straight drop him?
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FFDragon posted...

the real question: did they wish him luck on his future endeavors or just straight drop him?

http://www.wwe.com/article/enzo-amore-released?sf180033371=1

No endeavors.
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oh shihhhhhhhiiiiiit

dude's screwed
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FFDragon posted...

the real question: did they wish him luck on his future endeavors or just straight drop him?

Didn't wish him well in their official statement.

For comparisons sake, who else didn't they wish well in future endeavors? Hogan?
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Well, I will say that we already have a strong frontrunner for this year's Most Embarassing Wrestling Fiasco category of the Board 8 Wrestling Awards!
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paulg235 posted...

FFDragon posted...

the real question: did they wish him luck on his future endeavors or just straight drop him?

Didn't wish him well in their official statement.

For comparisons sake, who else didn't they wish well in future endeavors? Hogan?

Benoit
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lol
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scarletspeed7 posted...

paulg235 posted...

FFDragon posted...

the real question: did they wish him luck on his future endeavors or just straight drop him?

Didn't wish him well in their official statement.

For comparisons sake, who else didn't they wish well in future endeavors? Hogan?

Benoit

But he was found dead before they could release him. >_>
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Oh, I got one.

Jeffrey Jarrett
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With a combined total of 508 days across six reigns as any kind of women's champion on the main roster, Charlotte Flair has quickly entered the top 5 on the all time women's list!

1) Trish Stratus - 828
2) Fabulous Moolah - 608
3) Beth Phoenix - 571
4) Alundra Blayze - 539
5) Charlotte Flair - 508
6) Rockin' Robin - 502
7) Michelle McCool - 496
8) Wendi Richter - 449
9) Mickie James - 445
10) Sensational Sherri - 441

The other active champion, Alexa Bliss, is #13 with 370 days.
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Let's be fair though.

WWE has wanted to release Enzo for ages. If he weren't so popular with everyone, they probably would have released him months and months ago. They just finally couldn't put it off any longer. I would hope that they would release anyone else who had these allegations if it were this strong.
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PrivateBiscuit1 posted...

Let's be fair though.

WWE has wanted to release Enzo for ages. If he weren't so popular with everyone, they probably would have released him months and months ago. They just finally couldn't put it off any longer. I would hope that they would release anyone else who had these allegations if it were this strong.

They didn't release him because of the accusation.

They released him because he literally just told them for the first time last night.

Even the police are noting no recent changes in the investigation.
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