WWE Backlash 2016 Live Discussion

[Dave]

Seems odd to me that they're still building the match if it isn't going ahead.

 

[Hyorinmaru]

Seems odd to me that they're still building the match if it isn't going ahead.

I'm sure they'll come out with a Kayfabe reason during the show

 

[klunderbunker]

That's what I'm thinking too. If they are and they know Orton is hurt, it's just lame.

 

[Awesome_Miz]

So Meltzer is reporting that it seems to be concussion related due to the Brock beating. Lesnar is now screwing up shows he's not even on and they're still going to push him to the freaking moon every single time.

I used to think the WWE would at least have a stop point on their pushing of stars but Lesnar seems to be the exception due to logical reasons obviously.

 

[Awesome_Miz]

I'm surprise no one mentioned how Lawler literally killed Ziggler's moment like if was nothing. Which is nothing of course.

 

[Hyorinmaru]

I'm surprise no one mentioned how Lawler literally killed Ziggler's moment like if was nothing. Which is nothing of course.

No one cares about Ziggler like at all.

 

[Hyorinmaru]

this match should be worth watching which is more than I can say for some on the main card.

 

[BaconBits]

This was the best feud for both these guys in NXT. Had a decent match. Let's hope they can do that again.

Also, me watching tonight means I'm not gonna watch Tuesday. There's only so much wrestling I feel like watching in a week.

 

[Hard Hit Prince]

Baron Corbin just needs to work his promos. Look more natural and not so scripted. Change some words. Fuck the writers. I'm enjoying this pre show match so far.

 

[Harthan]

Riddle me this - is it really that much better for the long term career potential of Baron Corbin and Apollo Crews to continually be jerking the curtain on pre-shows (Corbin might as well be Mr. Pre-Show at this point; Crews is a little better) instead of featured acts on NXT?

 

[BaconBits]

Riddle me this - is it really that much better for the long term career potential of Baron Corbin and Apollo Crews to continually be jerking the curtain on pre-shows (Corbin might as well be Mr. Pre-Show at this point; Crews is a little better) instead of featured acts on NXT?

Career potential, sure, NXT would be better.

For their wallets, Smackdown is better.

 

[Sean Valjean]

Didn't realize there was a pre-show. Apollo has turned into quite the loser recently. I hope he can stay happy.

I'm sure they'll come out with a Kayfabe reason during the show

The show opens with Bray carrying Orton's unconscious body off somewhere to drain him of his powers or something.

 

[Deoxyribonucleic A.C.I.D.]

Bray needs it more. Orton is at the point in his career where he take successive big loses and not have his status damaged. Bray hardly ever wins anything of significance despite being a over character and a potential main-eventer. Smackdown is in dire need of more stars who possess both of those qualities.

For goodness' sake, just throw Bray a bone here.

Bray wins enough. Just check his records. He only loses when he's feuding with the big dogs. Orton needs to win tonight, but what Bray really needs, is to win this feud.

If you don't believe me, the only feuds Bray has lost were against Cena, Roman and Undertaker. He beat Kane, Y2J, Ambrose and the New Day very desicively and he barely loses on TV, especially not against mid carders.

 

[Sean Valjean]

Jagger Eaton to replace Randy Orton tonight.

 

[Harthan]

The WWE's ridiculous thirst for mainstream appeal remains pretty sad.

Also, "professional girl surfer", because being a girl surfer is different than just being a surfer.

 

[Dave]

Sit down interview with Jagger Eaton? Now I can finally go to bed happy... What the tuck is going on tonight? This is a cursed show people.

 

[Hyorinmaru]

Didn't realize there was a pre-show.

every event has a pre-show

Apollo has turned into quite the loser recently. I hope he can stay happy.

I don't, it's the only thing that will make him less cookie cutter and bland

The show opens with Bray carrying Orton's unconscious body off somewhere to drain him of his powers or something.

that would be awesome. sadly that means it won't happen and we'll probably get a shit squash

 

[Harthan]

I didn't see this whole pre-show - did they discuss Bray vs Orton?

 

[Dave]

I'm also willing to bet that there is another tag team match on the card that hasn't been announced. 6 matches over 3 hours didn't seem like enough for my money.

 

[Hyorinmaru]

Sit down interview with Jagger Eaton? Now I can finally go to bed happy... What the tuck is going on tonight? This is a cursed show people.

hopefully the things I'm looking forward to outweigh the complete and utter this is looking like on paper.

 

[Hyorinmaru]

I didn't see this whole pre-show - did they discuss Bray vs Orton?

no but they did promote it about half a dozen times

 

[Sean Valjean]

every event has a pre-show.

I'm aware. I genuinely didn't think Backlash warranted one given the main show needs all the matches it can get.

 

[Dave]

With a mindset like that, you're digging your own grave, friend.

 

[Harthan]

AJ going straight for the nuts is pure gold.

 

[BaconBits]

Sunday night Smackdown is going to royally suck, isn't it?