Nate DaMac
Fuck erbody but me
Wait what's this?
SmackDown LIVE(!), July 19th 2016 - All Shook Up
- Thread starter FunKay the Inevitable
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Sean Valjean
Lets Bitch About This Thing We Love
Whoa, they spilled their live wrestling into my commercial break.
I wonder if there's an undrafted free agent system. I don't think they've specified.
Lesnar just being later makes sense because the kayfabe situation isn't as uncomfortable (well, ignoring the UFC side of things), i.e., don't spend a high pick on a guy who's only going to be around a few weeks a year. But drafting Roman low because of the suspension makes him look even worse. Leaving him as a FA until after Battleground is better for his stock.
Alternatively, maybe Vince really is mad enough at Roman to bury him a little bit like that.
I don't know that modern Steph has ever been portrayed as particularly intelligent. Cunning, maybe, but not very intelligent.
@smarkmouth
Friendly Neighborhood
My Sportsnet followed up with an add disparaging technical difficulties to promote their app. 😥
Da Prophet
Mid-Card Championship Winner
Because Charlotte has a title and you gain control over the division by taking her. Seems pretty clear and it's the exact same reason why the IC and US Champions should have been top picks.
Not here in Canada, they have to get their money's worth. Bunch of swines.
Nate DaMac
Fuck erbody but me
It's kind of awesome, right?
klunderbunker
Welcome to My (And Not Sly's) House
WWE really needs to get the concept of "let the fans have a breather".
@smarkmouth
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I'll be surprised if they mention Lesnar, to be honest.
Sean Valjean
Lets Bitch About This Thing We Love
The announcers have been playing up the idea that drafting Cena or Lesnar is better for name value more so than long-term value since Cena's winding down his career and Brock is part-time. Charlotte is the present and future as is Balor so there is some sense in investing in that.
Having him drafted seems stupid to me. Guy deserves a bigger splash into the pool. Something that special.
OYDK
King Of The Ring
I'm still taking Cena. The women don't draw the money or the eyes. Just sayin.
I thought someone like Lesnar wasn't eligible because of the amount of times he wrestles, which isn't many. He's more of a special attraction that will show up on whatever show he has a match with.
In the case of Cena and Orton, they are both cutting back, so yea I can see them not going first either. You want guys that are the future of the company. Reigns might be punished you never know.
Well I must say Rusev's and Miz's valet's are a lot better looking than Young and Ryders.
In the case of Cena and Orton, they are both cutting back, so yea I can see them not going first either. You want guys that are the future of the company. Reigns might be punished you never know.
Well I must say Rusev's and Miz's valet's are a lot better looking than Young and Ryders.
BaconBits
WZ Czar of Steaks
Or he could have had a match and won in dominant fashion, then have Shane and Steph could have argued over his draft rights. Makes him seem like a huge deal.
Sean Valjean
Lets Bitch About This Thing We Love
Finn was a top 3 draft pick over Cena, Lesnar, Orton, and Reigns. That's a pretty big splash IMO.
Bernkastel
Reaper of Miracles
Saving the best for last I guess.
@smarkmouth
Friendly Neighborhood
Good creative here. I'm sure they're saving it for Mojo.
You do realise he was the first pick for Raw that wasn't a current champion right? I mean, the guys he's been picked ahead of includes almost every established main event talent in the company.
I don't disagree that right now Cena is a bigger draw, but the women can be, the inevitable four horsewomen fourway match is going to be a barn burner.
BaconBits
WZ Czar of Steaks
They both hate money, apparently.
