Board 8 > All-Purpose Wrestling Topic 463: Better Viewership Than Raw

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So who is gonna get blamed for SDs bad ratings on the show tonight?
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Jakyl25 posted...

So who is gonna get blamed for SDs bad ratings on the show tonight?

Vince will blame Bryan for the bad ratings, because it's the champions fault (when the champion isn't absent Lesnar)
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RaidenGarai posted...

I've heard that one of the plans being kicked around for Mania is Rollins/Lesnar and something to do with Roman.

some of the reporting in this topic is like, 411 quality

STElNER posted...

RaidenGarai posted...

I've heard that one of the plans being kicked around for Mania is Rollins/Lesnar and something to do with Roman.

some of the reporting in this topic is like, 411 quality

I'm just sharing what I've read in response to a Rollins/Lesnar match at the Rumble being mentioned. No need to be a dick about it.
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I don't pay you guys for this kinda slipshod work
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RaidenGarai posted...

No need to be a dick about it.

yeah there is people keep doing it otherwise

STElNER posted...

RaidenGarai posted...

No need to be a dick about it.

yeah there is people keep doing it otherwise

If you have a problem, just put me on ignore. Every time you respond to something I say you're being a complete jackass. If we had some kind of past history I could understand it, but this is the only topic I've ever interacted with you in. You're just an ass for the sake of being an ass.
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you make bad posts dude sorry

What do you think this is

Some sort of all purpose wrestling topic
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STElNER posted...

you make bad posts dude sorry

Your snarky posts are sooooo much better. I'm sharing information with people. You're just an ass.

One of us is trying to contribute and the other one does less than MWC for these topics. At least MWC will post something relevant on occasion. You don't post anything worthwhie.
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For what it's worth I only respond to individual posts and I hadn't really registered who I was responding to. If it's usually been you then yeah your posts are probably bad.

WWE actually going the route of "Everything sucks and the show sucks and the ratings suck and the crowds suck" with their babyfaces completely baffles me after finishing watching all the Nitros.

It's like finishing it brought Nitro back from the grave. I can't wait for the 2018 version of the Natural Born Thrillers to show up. I wonder who will be the Stasiak.
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RaidenGarai posted...

STElNER posted...

you make bad posts dude sorry

Your snarky posts are sooooo much better. I'm sharing information with people. You're just an ass.

One of us is trying to contribute and the other one does less than MWC for these topics.

I made these topics

I also feel compelled to snark at the idea that Steiner has done nothing for apwt however
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RaidenGarai posted...

STElNER posted...

you make bad posts dude sorry

Your snarky posts are sooooo much better. I'm sharing information with people. You're just an ass.

One of us is trying to contribute and the other one does less than MWC for these topics. At least MWC will post something relevant on occasion. You don't post anything worthwhie.

I was about to defend you.

But fuck off!

STEINER made these stupid topics!

STElNER posted...

RaidenGarai posted...

STElNER posted...

you make bad posts dude sorry

Your snarky posts are sooooo much better. I'm sharing information with people. You're just an ass.

One of us is trying to contribute and the other one does less than MWC for these topics.

I made these topics

Anyone can make a topic. Hell, I could create a new topic when one is full. Big fucking whoop. You don't do a damn thing but snipe at people once the topics are up.
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Does anyone else have that perception of me or just the dude with the bad posts

This is a loaded question because I also do nothing but have bad posts.
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STElNER posted...

Does anyone else have that perception of me or just the dude with the bad posts

*Bows down.*

Hail King Steiner!

Fair I mean me too but I wouldn't take such offence at being compared to 411

Would you take offense at being called the Modern Day Rajah?
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FinalFantasyVll posted...

STElNER posted...

Does anyone else have that perception of me or just the dude with the bad posts

*Bows down.*

Hail King Steiner!

Fuck. Its a paradox.

Gentlemen you can't fight in here, this is the war room!
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STElNER posted...

Fair I mean me too but I wouldn't take such offence at being compared to 411

Given the context and your past history with replies, I assumed that 411 was the worst of the dirtsheets.

Like you do with replies here, I don't pay attention to the site I'm looking at. I just google "WWE Rumors" every night and read whatever pops up that's new. If it becomes relevant in some way here, I'll share it. If it never comes up, I don't.
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RaidenGarai posted...

I just google "WWE Rumors" and read whatever pops up

okay this makes a lot of sense

As a general rule if you're going to google random WWE rumors, include the source to make a good rumor post, I think.

Like "Farts McDoogle says a thing" and "PWInsider says a thing" are very different.
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and "i've heard..." is a step below farts mcdoogle

STElNER posted...

RaidenGarai posted...

I just google "WWE Rumors" and read whatever pops up

okay this makes a lot of sense

I've never once claimed what I'm stating is credible. It's just a habit I got into before bed every night. The rumor mill and possible storylines people think might start to materialize are more interesting to me right now than the product itself.
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WarThaNemesis2 posted...

As a general rule if you're going to google random WWE rumors, include the source to make a good rumor post, I think.

Like "Farts McDoogle says a thing" and "PWInsider says a thing" are very different.

I've done this on occasion if it's something I recently read, but most of the time it's a day or two later and I'm too lazy to go back out and check again. I tend to just say "dirtsheet" or "rumor" or whatever and end up being really vague with the source! If nobody cares about that stuff I'll just stop posting it.
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STElNER posted...

FinalFantasyVll posted...

STElNER posted...

Does anyone else have that perception of me or just the dude with the bad posts

*Bows down.*

Hail King Steiner!

Fuck. Its a paradox.

:(

I take offense to this discussion

Farts McDoogle is a respected journalist and has worked hard to build up the credibility he has. To see his name thrown about with such disrespect is shocking.

If I don't get my news from Farts McDoogle, it's not news.
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Listen, I'm open to any and all of Farts reporting being shared here

Wait did people think I was disrespecting Farts McDoogle? He was supposed to be the good source in my comparison!
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WarThaNemesis2 posted...

WWE actually going the route of "Everything sucks and the show sucks and the ratings suck and the crowds suck" with their babyfaces completely baffles me after finishing watching all the Nitros.

It's like finishing it brought Nitro back from the grave. I can't wait for the 2018 version of the Natural Born Thrillers to show up. I wonder who will be the Stasiak.

Actually, Meltzer opened up his review of Raw by saying that the first segment of the show reminded him a lot of WCW in it's dying days.
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PrivateBiscuit1 posted...

WarThaNemesis2 posted...

WWE actually going the route of "Everything sucks and the show sucks and the ratings suck and the crowds suck" with their babyfaces completely baffles me after finishing watching all the Nitros.

It's like finishing it brought Nitro back from the grave. I can't wait for the 2018 version of the Natural Born Thrillers to show up. I wonder who will be the Stasiak.

Actually, Meltzer opened up his review of Raw by saying that the first segment of the show reminded him a lot of WCW in it's dying days.

The last couple years I've seen random people online go "This is like the worst of WCW" because something will happen like Roman Reigns existing and I've rolled my eyes harder than Undertaker ever has, but this is legit awful WCW nonsense.
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WarThaNemesis2 posted...

It's like finishing it brought Nitro back from the grave. I can't wait for the 2018 version of the Natural Born Thrillers to show up. I wonder who will be the Stasiak.

Son of a former transitional Champion in the business mostly due to nepotism?

Dewey Foley
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Don't describe it like that JaKyL.

Otherwise we have our Stasiak.

...Shane McMahon.
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Although in fairness to Shane he is a much better promo than every Thriller was at the time.
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The real question is who will be the Reno
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If only we could go back a couple years and grab immediately out of developmental Braun, he has the haircut for it.
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I'll just say that I don't think creating a topic series is worth much. It's like the message board equivalent of squatting.

But I guess it's worth more than 411 reporting.

That aside Steiner's posts are fine though. More people should encourage us to watch good wrestling instead of just complaining about WWE all the time. Can't handle the snark get out of the 411 reporting desk that's what I always say.
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Unfortunately I lack the time and means to watch other wrestling, otherwise I gladly would. :(
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Lopen posted...

I'll just say that I don't think creating a topic series is worth much. It's like the message board equivalent of squatting.

i agree and this place went by just fine for years while i wasn't here but i thought it worth pointing out in the face of an accusation that i've done nothing for this topic series

PrivateBiscuit1 posted...

Unfortunately I lack the time and means to watch other wrestling, otherwise I gladly would. :(

a. if you can post this message or watch raw, you have the means
b. drop raw

Well then friends, let me once again espouse the virtues of watching Impact right now. The writing is genuinely funny quite often, and there are some great, weird storylines. Allie has taken over the role of the Broken Hardys with weird vignettes and kooky, wild storytelling. Fallah Bahh and KM are probably my favorite babyfaces in wrestling right now. Desmond Xavier is a fucking phenomenal wrestler. And with every good talent from Lucha Underground slowly migrating over to this show, the quality of wrestling is generally great. Even the Scarlett Bourdeaux storyline is bad in a fun way. There are a lot of little touches and details that make it just genuinely more entertaining than RAW.

Hell, Don Callis has actually found a way to improve Josh Mathews as a play-by-play guy!

One aspect of Impact that's really great right now is that every character or storyline feels like a unique flavor. LAX is a street gang, and their segments are totally different from the Allie "spooky" horror segments, which are totally different from the slapstick comedy of Fallah Bahh and KM, which is totally different from the grunge punk anarchy of OVE, which is totally different from the traditional storylines you get from John Morrison.... But it all comes together with excellent hybrids because titles matter to everyone, and wins matter to everyone. There's a sense of urgency when characters collide. Even characters who aren't being used in pivotal roles still get character-building segments to give them momentum. Even perennial losers like Katarina still have personality and flavor that make things feel like they matter.

I don't want to imply Impact has the best wrestling in the world or anything, but in terms of storylines, I'm consistently entertained week in and week out by Impact.
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STElNER posted...

PrivateBiscuit1 posted...

Unfortunately I lack the time and means to watch other wrestling, otherwise I gladly would. :(

a. if you can post this message or watch raw, you have the means
b. drop raw

A. I can watch stuff mostly illegally online but would prefer an easier method to watch on TV.

B. Haven't watched Raw in at least four or five months. Nor any other WWE programming.
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PrivateBiscuit1 posted...

Nor any other WWE programming.

You've missed out on some good shit in NXT.
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Oh, I'm sure I'm missing good stuff in NXT. I know 205 Live has some really good stuff too. But I can't justify giving them money for a Network membership. Not only that, I didn't have the time to keep up with it with all the other TV I try to keep up with (which is frankly more enjoyable most times).

Another thing is that I get tired of being invested and excited for NXT stars to make it to the main roster only for them to be gutted and horribly misused.
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Then watch Impact because only half of the people get picked up for NXT and therefore eventually the main roster of WWE.
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PrivateBiscuit1 posted...

Nor any other WWE programming.

okay fair my point always goes out to those who never do anything but shit on wwe but will still watch it while refusing to watch anything else