Board 8 > All-Purpose Wrestling Topic 436: Wrestlemania 34: The All-Nighter

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Booooo! If Truuuuue!

Didn't care for him no matter where he was.
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Can you imagine how surreal all of this is? I really hope Samoa Joe moves over to Smackdown at that point. Honestly, this is just mindboggling.
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New punk fight announced
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Alright I'm trying this one more time. First and last shill in here for it, but figure anyone interested in following along with bad WWE fantasy booking would be in here.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/76487868
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Conor...you are being too real for me right now.
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What? He just started a street fight with his gang at an event he wasnt invited to, and then damaged a bus and hurt people inside it

Totally normal behavior
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I mean its Wrestlemania week. If you are an MMA fighter and you want publicity in the dirtsheets right now you gotta go big
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Inside job from his gang of thugs.

Though apparently there is no arrest warrant, Dana said it, but it hasn't been issued.
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Dana probably thinks he can issue them
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https://twitter.com/mmadammartin/status/981974185361670144?s=21

Some tidbit from Dana's interview with @MMAjunkie:

- Said Conor and 30 "thugs" threw bike racks and chairs at the bus
- Said Chiesa was cut up really bad
- Says Rose was in the bus & shaken up
- Said Conor will be sued
- Dana calls it the most disgusting incident in UFC history

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That's not including non fighters who got injured during this raid.
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Setting Irish stereotypes back 200 years
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All this over an exchange between khabib and lobov
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He literally flew across the Atlantic to throw things at Khabib
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^ Hey, there was a time when people would sail the across the Pacific for months at time to just spit in people's faces and turn around.
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OK cool let's get that Punk fight out of the way so he can come back for WM next year *thumbs up*

I hope he wins obviously but I'd honestly take him lasting a round or two >_>
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if WWE get Conner they should absolutely have him just run the field of 205 live. It would be a huge draw. Have him on Raw to talk but have him flake out and say that he only fights on 205 live and big money matches. Not like Brock just not showing up, have him talk shit on Raw but never fight unless its 205 live.
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^ Technically, Heyman talks shit for Brock.
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I went to the Pro Wrestling Board for the first time today.

I will not make that mistake again.
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Scarred for life, ye who enter PWB.

Manlet snack smarks....

Smarks
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You become desensitized after a while.

There's a number of IQ Donors there but there are actually some decent blokes.
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Since April 1st, we just went from

Ferguson vs Khabib cancelled because Tony injured himself turning around on media day
to Holloway vs Khabib cancelled because Holloway wasn't medically cleared
to Pettis vs Khabib falling through because Pettis asked for more money as a replacement than UFC was willing to pay.
to Felder vs Khabib falling through because the NYSAC wouldn't sanction the fight due to Felder being unranked
to Raging Al Iaquinta vs Khabib being signed for tomorrow.

This is why I'm still a huge fan of pro wrestling, you can control way more moving parts to your storylines, compared to this mess.

Can't think of any Mania or WK match that required this many changes to a main event.
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This is like Khabib versus a Survivor Series team at this point. Didn't hear about Felder falling through too. Jeez.
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Going from an april fools nightmare to a Conor raid to a guy named raging al becoming your savior.

There are levels to this shit.
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voltch posted...

Can't think of any Mania or WK match that required this many changes to a main event.

WM 2000
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^ God, that was a mindfuck.

Started out as Rock/HHH. Show submits the case for Him being fucked out of the Rumble due to Rocky pulling a Shawn Michaels. Foley is added because Linda wants him to get his fairytale ending. God, all that build only to have the McMahons bar Linda reconcile!
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The last couple Observer podcasts have been really weird. Dave is jovial, laughing, cracking jokes. It's pretty great.
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I feel like he's been drinking during it.
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Oh, I forgot PWB new craze: plans change.
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It's usually that Saxon character who brings that up.
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PrivateBiscuit1 posted...

I feel like he's been drinking during it.

According to Bryan he had only one drink at Walemania.
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scarletspeed7 posted...

I went to the Pro Wrestling Board for the first time today.

I will not make that mistake again.

I havent been in years, maybe a decade. what happened?
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So dana insists that connor thing is not a work, but all the camera angles and qualities of the videos about the incident seem rigged as hell
.so what's the deal?
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Jim Ross and Jerry the King Lawler, last seen together at RAW 25, will provide commentary on the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

neato
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We'll see if JR gets hammered for WM too or if that's just his New Japan special activity.
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https://twitter.com/nmurraywillis/status/976153991842357248

This is awesome.
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Shawn Michaels cut off the ponytail:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaJiqOYU0AAI4Hb.jpg
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scarletspeed7 posted...

Shawn Michaels cut off the ponytail:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaJiqOYU0AAI4Hb.jpg

my childhood is officially dead
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How was HOF, forgot to record it before I left
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ScareChan posted...

scarletspeed7 posted...

Shawn Michaels cut off the ponytail:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaJiqOYU0AAI4Hb.jpg

my childhood is officially dead

I dont like any part of this picture
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This year's Hall of Fame was pleasant.
My favorite speech was from Mark Henry.
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I liked Jarrett and Road Dogg fumbling through "Be with my baby tonight"

Go out of your way to see PCO vs. Walter from Joey Janella' SB2
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GOGZero posted...

This year's Hall of Fame was pleasant.
My favorite speech was from Mark Henry.

Mark Henry is definitely my favorite inductee this year. Havent seen it yet but Im glad he did good
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Man I am going to sound creeper status here but the women were very well dressed for HOF. Lana is goregous and Becky was looking fine as fuck
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TheRock1525 posted...

https://twitter.com/nmurraywillis/status/976153991842357248

This is awesome.

I loved the tombstone one
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My predictions for WrestleMania with a few details...

Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship
As much as I don't want Reigns to be the one to slay the beast, I know it's happening. Brock may very well be on his way out and it's time to put the belt on a full timer again. We'll probably see Reigns have a title run that lasts until SummerSlam
Pick: Reigns

AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE Championship
The story behind this has been poorly developed and has me almost uninterested in the bout. I know these two will hopefully pull off a classic, but I don't see Nakamura winning here.
Pick: Styles

Angle/Rousey vs. HHH/Steph
We've seen shitty booking surprises before from HHH (see WrestleMania 31), but I don't think we get anything out of the ordinary with this match. This is about Ronda finally giving Steph what the crowd's been dying to see since she showed up at Royal Rumble.
Pick: Angle/Rousey

Shane/Bryan vs. Owens/Zayn; Owens/Zayn return to SD if they win
Many would think that Bryan wouldn't lose his first match in three years, but we've been surprised before. In a shocking turn of events, Shane turns heel and helps Owens/Zayn win.
Pick: Owens/Zayn

Miz vs. Balor vs. Rollins for the Intercontinental Championship
Going with Balor on this one as they finally let him run with a title. Miz might be taking time off since he and Maryse just had their baby, and Rollins was put here as an alternative because his original WM opponent was injured (Jason Jordan). I expect this to be a solid match no doubt.
Pick: Balor

Orton vs. Roode vs. Jinder vs. Rusev for the United States Championship
Fuck it. I want Rusev to win the title on Rusev Day! Realistically, I think Orton retains, but I can dream...
Pick: Rusev

BRAUN/????? vs. The Bar for the Raw Tag Team titles
I like Icehawk's idea of Braun/Elias (especially since Elias hasn't been confirmed for the Andre Royal), though I think someone from NXT's going to randomly get brought up. BRAUN finally wins gold here.
Pick: BRAUN/?????

Usos vs. New Day vs. Bludgeon Brothers for the SD Tag Team titles
Harper and Rowan have had watchable matches in the past with the Usos (though that was when they were Wyatts four years ago), and New Day/Usos never disappoint. That being said, Usos retain.
Pick: Usos

Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali for the Cruiserweight Championship
Possible MotN contender as two of the best on 205 Live face off for the title. Alexander's red hot on 205 Live and deserves this (though Ali will make a great champion someday as well).
Pick: Alexander

Alexa Bliss vs. Nia Jax for the Raw Women's Championship
Based on the angle, this will be more about Alexa finally getting her comeuppance. Jax will probably squash her in less than 2 minutes.
Pick: Nia Jax

Charlotte vs. Asuka for the SD Women's Championship
The Empress defeats the Queen in a well fought match and officially moves over to SmackDown. To add on an extra dose of Asuka's dominance, I also predict Carmella cashes in and loses in less than a minute; her stock has dropped since Ellsworth left and she's about as over as a wet blanket.
Pick: Asuka (twice)

Andre Royal
Fuck it; no one else has really benefited from this win (two of the last 4 winners are in this one at that), just tossing it on someone here.
Pick: Woken Matt Hardy

Women's Royal
Also another toss up here, though I'll go with one from Raw to spark her upcoming feud with Sasha...
Pick: Bayley

So a lot of title changes in my predictions, but it's WrestleMania, so what better time to go nuts than now?
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ZeroSignal620 posted...

Harper and Rowan have had watchable matches in the past with the Usos (though that was when they were Wyatts four years ago), and New Day/Usos never disappoint. That being said, Usos retain.

I think "watchable" is a little unfair. I remember those matches being great
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And if it DOES happen as a last minute addition...

John Cena vs. The Undertaker
I still firmly believe that they should have confirmed this match last week, cause you know, Cena/Taker = Ratings. They wanted this at WrestleMania 32, but couldn't because of Cena's injury; damn shame too, cause it probably would have been tons better than what we got. Honestly here, I'm torn. Both are part timers now (one practically retired and previously limited to 1-2 matches a year), and neither one really has anything to gain from this win. Cena being the 3 in 23-3 doesn't sound as impactful, while we have to wonder if Taker can go the distance anymore after his sluggish match with Reigns last year. If this does happen, I think they might let Taker win this one and retire 24-2 at WrestleMania, to further bolster the importance of Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns being the only two to beat the Deadman at WrestleMania. Tough choice, cause like most of Taker's WrestleMania opponents in the last 4 years, Cena has carried the entire buildup.
Pick (if it happens): Taker
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XIII_rocks posted...

ZeroSignal620 posted...

Harper and Rowan have had watchable matches in the past with the Usos (though that was when they were Wyatts four years ago), and New Day/Usos never disappoint. That being said, Usos retain.

I think "watchable" is a little unfair. I remember those matches being great

To be fair, I'd probably have to check them out again. I didn't get a lot of time to watch wrestling in 2014 as I was in Army training for about 7 months. I've always enjoyed the Usos and Harper though. Rowan's okay but can always pull off great performances in tag team matches (see: Shield vs. Wyatts @ Elimination Chamber)
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