Raw LD 11/09/2015 - "Uhuh I totally haven't read the spoilers!" *Read First Post*

[Navi]

I missed the beginning. Is this going to be a show full of tournament matches. Totally missed what HHH said.

 

[L@RISANO]

That would be entertaining.

What I find interesting is that so many 'smarks' call Roman crap, etc. Yet, in his faceoffs with Owens and Ambrose amongst others, there have been overwhelming approval for such feuds just based on harmless/ minor back and forths... if that doesn't show what Reigns brings to the table, nothing will, lMO.

 

[A11oftheLights]

Should have had Reigns squash Show and had reigns gloating about how fast he'll get back to the top and doesnt need HHH's help

 

[BaconBits]

Transitional? Yes. Huge? Not from Big Show.

Sure it could, if it's booked the right way. Especially if it's after a few month reign of terror and, say, a returning Rollins (or Reigns, or Ambrose) takes it off him.

 

[Checkmate]

The undertones for an Ambrose heel turn are so strong.

Oh, and thankfully Big Show will be gone from this thing after tonight. Unless he gets another round one match later, because we obviously need more Big Show in our lives.

 

[BaconBits]

Lulz a local ad here in Pittsburgh is still advertising Rollins for November 30th.

 

[Bernkastel]

Lulz a local ad here in Pittsburgh is still advertising Rollins for November 30th.

Nashville is advertising Seth for the 23rd.

 

[Bernkastel]

The undertones for an Ambrose heel turn are so strong.

In all honesty I'd rather it be Roman. I like Ambrose as a face.

 

[Checkmate]

That was actually a really nice catch by Show, as in, it looked nice on the replay.

He can watch it over and over again while not being in this tournament anymore.

 

[BringThePain834]

Lulz a local ad here in Pittsburgh is still advertising Rollins for November 30th.

Nashville is advertising Seth for the 23rd.

Damien Sethdow

 

[BaconBits]

In all honesty I'd rather it be Roman. I like Ambrose as a face.

It'd be more unpredictable too.

 

[CrucifiedRaven]

What I find interesting is that so many 'smarks' call Roman crap, etc. Yet, in his faceoffs with Owens and Ambrose amongst others, there have been overwhelming approval for such feuds just based on harmless/ minor back and forths... if that doesn't show what Reigns brings to the table, nothing will, lMO.

I'm as smarky as they get, but I generally like Reigns. I just dislike the idea of WWE shoving someone down our throats like they did with Cena - and having 10 years of that again. Turn him heel, I bet he will be insanely entertaining, and will organically get over as a face on his own, and may even reach heights Cena never could, since Cena was never afforded that luxury.

 

[Checkmate]

In all honesty I'd rather it be Roman. I like Ambrose as a face.

I get that. But I don't think the WWE does. They want Roman as a babyface.

It reeks of, "Well, Seth was our first choice, and he's on the shelf. Roman was #2, and he just told us no, so I guess we go to #3..."

 

[Slash-LN]

Just turned this on. No idea what is going on with Seth. Like if he's really injured or not. Haven't really kept up on the news lately.

Honestly had no idea this was even going to be a taped show.

 

[Bernkastel]

I notice that Bray isn't in the tournament. Good.

 

[L@RISANO]

The undertones for an Ambrose heel turn are so strong.

Oh, and thankfully Big Show will be gone from this thing after tonight. Unless he gets another round one match later, because we obviously need more Big Show in our lives.

Am yet to see how an Ambrose heel turn would be much of a change in the WWE landscape in comparison to a Roman heel turn.
Fact is, Face or Heel, Ambrose will be cheered all the same, but a Roman heel turn might see a difference, lMO.

 

[Ty Burna]

So odds on favorite for the semi finals:

Roman vs Del Rio
Ambrose vs Owens

 

[Bagpipes]

Seems like Reigns/Ryback, Owens/Ambrose are the logical semifinals matchups. The latter of the 2 should be pretty fun.

 

[BaconBits]

I notice that Bray isn't in the tournament. Good.

It wouldn't have made sense for him to be in it with the whole Brothers of Destruction vs. Wyatts thing going on.

 

[Bernkastel]

Damien Sethdow

I think I would buy a ticket to see that.

 

[Checkmate]

I notice that Bray isn't in the tournament. Good.

Yup. He's not the type to chase titles. Not yet anyway. Maybe in a couple of years, when his character evolves into something else and he's more of a solo act.

 

[Checkmate]

Am yet to see how an Ambrose heel turn would be much of a change in the WWE landscape in comparison to a Roman heel turn.
Fact is, Face or Heel, Ambrose will be cheered all the same, but a Roman heel turn might see a difference, lMO.

I agree. I just don't see it happening. Of course, I'm prepared, and would be fine with being wrong.

 

[L@RISANO]

It'd be more unpredictable too.

Exactly, it'd definitely cause a change in how things are. Ambrose turning heel just seems like... no change at all, as he'd still be cheered all the same regardless.

 

[BaconBits]

How cool would it have been if somebody like Titus or Kalisto won the tourney? It would be one hell of an underdog story.

 

[L@RISANO]

I agree. I just don't see it happening. Of course, I'm prepared, and would be fine with being wrong.

I do see where you're coming from and wouldn't be surprised if Ambrose is turned heel because they are intent on making Roman into Cena 2.0(which is all it really comes down to anyway).