If we have gimmick PPVs, then they should include more gimmick matches

[JohnJohnson]

I'm not a huge fan of the gimmick ppvs, but I feel that if they are going to be gimmick ppvs, then the gimmick(s) should be used more. For instance TLC last year only had one TLC match, where as before it would also have a tables match, a chairs match and maybe even a ladders match.

I watched Extreme Rules 08 or 09 the other day and it had a falls count anywhere match, I Quit Divas match, stretcher match, last man standing match, and a first blood match. I think this made the PPV interesting. If the ppv theme is Exteme Rules, then there should be no regular matches.

I'd rather they just did away with the gimmick ppvs, but they should at least make them live up to the hype.

 

[Y 2 Jake]

So you think there should be a chairs match at TLC even if there's no reason for there to be?

I only see the point in three gimmick PPV events. Elimination Chamber, MITB & Night Of Champions. The rest WWE should actually try to book properly.

 

[Барбоса]

So you think there should be a chairs match at TLC even if there's no reason for there to be?

I only see the point in three gimmick PPV events. Elimination Chamber, MITB & Night Of Champions. The rest WWE should actually try to book properly.

Plus the Royal Rumble

Gimmick PPVs have their place but only when there is something specific to win - title shot at Mania, MITB contract. Otherwise, we see the shoehorning of gimmick matches into a feud that is not ready for it.

 

[Y 2 Jake]

Plus the Royal Rumble

Umm, yes, that one too. Plus the Survivor Series. Though I'm not somebody who thinks each card should have 5traditional S.S. matches. Two will suffice.

 

[Danger Burger]

I'm not big on the survivor series. After the Rumble, and maybe elimination chamber, I could take it or leave it. Not sure I'd have the elimination chamber where it is... Maybe have it as the main event of survivor series, solve all my problems in one.

 

[JohnJohnson]

I think Elimination Chamber's placement is a little stupid. It's a risky match with some very hard bumps. Why put your main eventers in this match just prior to Mania? I don't mind them having an EC ppv, but I do think they should have two Chamber matches if that be the case. Only have one for the title and the other a 3 vs 3.

The Rumble is just fine the way it is.

Survivor Series, I don't really call a gimmick ppv, but yea that should only have one traditional Survivor Series match. The rest of the card should be normal.

As far as a chairs match at TLC, I think chairs matches are inherently stupid for the simple fact that it's just a no dq match. That is unless you are talking about the kind where you bury your opponent under chairs. That's dumb because of the platform they are under. That being said, I think there should be some sort of no dq match in which a chair happens to be prominently used. There should be a table match, there should be at least 1 TLC match, but a second would work if one were tag and the other singles. The Divas should be in a ladder match as well.

 

[nightmare]

You already had a gimmick match thread.


This is why Dowds made you a thread in the Bar Room & thus you are now treading close to being called Milenko Dos.

 

[JohnJohnson]

Did I really? When was this? Are you talking about the one with the Kennel from Hell thing? That one came after this. And this one is more geared to gimmick based ppvs whereas the other was discussing how to fix a failed match.

 

[Dowdsy McDowds]

You already had a gimmick match thread.


This is why Dowds made you a thread in the Bar Room & thus you are now treading close to being called Milenko Dos.

To be fair, this is wrestling talk rather than JJ life talk so I don't feel pie-faced.

What was that submission only PPV WWE had a couple years ago? That was a nice concept but I take the point that altering a feud to fit a specific theme of a PPV isn't a great move.

 

[JohnJohnson]

Yea I don't like when they alter the feud based on the theme. For instance in the past, during the build up for TLC, wrestler A and B would feud and wrestler A qould suddenly start using a chair each week, when never using a chair the rest of the year. Wrestler B will retaliate with chair, and it just seems cheap.

 

[nightmare]

To be fair, this is wrestling talk rather than JJ life talk so I don't feel pie-faced.

What was that submission only PPV WWE had a couple years ago? That was a nice concept but I take the point that altering a feud to fit a specific theme of a PPV isn't a great move.

Breaking Point

 

[Dirk]

Dammit, I saw Lockdown today, now I never want to see a cage match again. Too much of a good thing...

 

[Wally Dangerously]

What was that submission only PPV WWE had a couple years ago?

Breaking Point. It was a decent PPV from what I remember, but yeah, booking every match as the same gimmick forces some talent into matches to which they're not accustomed to/built for.

Unless it's a Divas-only all Bra and Panties gimmick.

 

[Hard Hit Prince]

The only one that should have all the matches with the same gimmick is Survivor Series. Aside from that one EC, one Royal Rumble is fine. Gimmick matches should be used when it adds to the storyline.

 

[Mr. Artistic guy]

To be honest,I think the exact opposite. The match should fit around the feud, not the other way round. The exceptions being Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, Money In The Bank and Survivor Series should that involve an actual SS match. And only one of those would ever have a chance of having the world champion in.