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Finn "Prince Devitt" Bálor Thread (Raw Spoilers ahoy!)

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    #2042
    hufpc8w3adnk65
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    Wait what?? Graves is on Raw!?


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    #2043
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    MrMac84 wrote: »
    Wait what?? Graves is on Raw!?

    Yep. New Raw line-up will be Graves, Cole and Saxton. And the new Smackdown line-up will be JBL, Mauro Ranallo and...wait for it...David Otunga.

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



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    #2044
    hufpc8w3adnk65
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    Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »
    Yep. New Raw line-up will be Graves, Cole and Saxton. And the new Smackdown line-up will be JBL, Mauro Ranallo and...wait for it...David Otunga.

    Sorry for the off topic questions so a mod can move if needed but I only watched the draft smackdown today when did this all happen?


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    #2045
    Loughc
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    MrMac84 wrote: »
    Sorry for the off topic questions so a mod can move if needed but I only watched the draft smackdown today when did this all happen?

    WWE announced the new commentating teams the day after the draft.


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    #2046
    Agent Coulson
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    What's the chance he debuts tonight or will they hold off and make a huge deal of it on RAW tomorrow.


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    #2047
    A Rogue Hobo
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    Agent Coulson wrote:
    What's the chance he debuts tonight or will they hold off and make a huge deal of it on RAW tomorrow.


    I would guess they'll wait until Raw. Just because it'll be a reason for them to say he will appear exclusively on Raw etc. Definitely a plausible chance of him appearing tonight though.


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    #2048
    LeeJM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,469 ✭✭✭LeeJM


    Let Rusev batter Ryder in one of the brilliant extended Rusev squashes and while he is celebrating have The Demon make an entrance. Rusev who is one of the best actors on the roster could sell it with just his facials alone. Confusion, fear, amazement! That would be a memorable debut.

    I dont expect that to happen though. I still think he debuts and turns heel instantly aligning with KA & LG


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    #2049
    Lord TSC
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 42,417 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lord TSC


    WWE wished Finn a Happy Birthday on Twitter and confirmed he's on Raw tonight :D

    Everyone excited?


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    #2050
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    Feels like I've been waiting forever for this. I'm hoping all goes well for him, however they decide to introduce him.

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



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    #2051
    Lithium93_
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    Well after seeing Lord TSC's post, definitely going to watch for Balor's debut.


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    #2052
    johnnysmack
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    With Rollins heel and reigns heel to everyone bar Vince, does that make balor the number 1 face on raw?

    Will he get thrown straight into the title picture or go the styles route and have to feud with somebody for a month or two first?


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    #2053
    Tinie
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    I'm really hoping he comes out in and straight into a storyline tonight and not some "showcase" spotfest match against a jobber in a squash match, you know sort of where its unexpected, and not where they say, "up next is finn balor." ive never liked those debuts.


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    #2054
    sky88
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    johnnysmack wrote: »
    With Rollins heel and reigns heel to everyone bar Vince, does that make balor the number 1 face on raw?

    Will he get thrown straight into the title picture or go the styles route and have to feud with somebody for a month or two first?

    Actually when you look at the roster there's no singles guy who is top face there right now


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    #2055
    CastorTroy
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    It's actually just the entire WWE getting in on the trolling now and he won't actually appear on Raw for another year or 2. :p


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    #2056
    Faugheen
    Site Banned Posts: 12,341 ✭✭✭✭Faugheen


    Only a guess, I haven't seen any RAW spoilers or anything so apologies if this is the case. Actually I'll spoiler it just in case:

    Fully expecting
    he'll be a guest on the Highlight Reel, leading to a feud with Jericho


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    #2057
    Tinie
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    Hes on right now, for those not watching.


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    #2058
    hufpc8w3adnk65
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    What a debut


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    #2059
    Agent Coulson
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    https://twitter.com/TripleH/status/757780176520511488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

    https://twitter.com/WWERollins/status/757802824554074114?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw


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    #2060
    Lithium93_
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    That's going to be conflicting for Summerslam, Rollins or Balor to win.


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    #2061
    Agent Coulson
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    If they get 20 minutes plus it could be amazing.


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    #2062
    CSF
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    Lithium93_ wrote: »
    That's going to be conflicting for Summerslam, Rollins or Balor to win.

    Irish goggles off, it's hard to choose. Irish goggles on, Balor all the way!!!!


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    #2063
    Lithium93_
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    CSF wrote: »
    Irish goggles off, it's hard to choose. Irish goggles on, Balor all the way!!!!

    Pretty much, either way the fans win..


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    #2064
    Faugheen
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    Class to see Rollins stepping out of character to put him over. It should be an outstanding match between them.

    I want Finn to win, but personally I think Rollins needs it more. There can be excuses made for Finn in a loss at least and if he still looks strong then it's not the end of the world.

    I think I'd rather he lost, he and Rollins keep feuding but he just keeps coming up short then we can see the Demon debut at Survivor Series to give his character a new dimension (you know what I mean).

    I think Rollins needs another run as Champion. He's been less of a chicken **** since he returned and I think that along with the belt will see a better run as Champion.


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    #2065
    martyos121
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    They have so much more to gain down the road by having Balor lose a really close and exciting match at Summerslam. The long road to victory always delivers the biggest payoff. Daniel Bryan is living proof of that.

    Also I love Rollins and a long reign would do him no harm at all, he's absolute money.


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    #2066
    DM_7
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    I think Balor will be going down the long road.

    He will end up feuding with Reigns who is so bitter that he costs Finn the match in favour of Rollins.


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    #2067
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    If he comes out as the demon at Summerslam I don't like the idea of him losing straight off the bat. If it is to be a loss, I hope it's because Reigns turns heel and costs him the match.

    A win would be great though.

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



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    #2068
    LeeJM
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    Yea Finn needs to come up just short at SummerSlam. Put him into an upper midcard feud with Jericho which he should win decisively. Sole survivor at SS in his match and then in December a win over a strongly built Strowman. Then its Rumble time. Let him go wire to wire. I know Roman did it this year but he lost and we all knew he was going to the end. Have it be a surprise that Finn is #1 and let him out last everyone. Then at WM we can have Finn vs Rollins II or if Rollins is tied up with HHH how about Finn vs a heel dominant Roman.


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    #2069
    CSF
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    I don't think they debuted him as a superstar to have him go the underdog route later. What worked for Daniel Bryan worked so well because it wasn't planned. He was a legitimate underdog that they didn't want near the title. Foley was a legitimate underdog that they didn't want near the title, hence how they were special moments when they eventually did. You've a bit of that with Ambrose too.

    Balor looks (even for a guy who isn't built like Brock Lesnar and wrestles like a superstar so I'd love to see him continue his huge impact by becoming the first Raw champion, and then going on and elevating guys like Owens, Rusev, and Strowman which Reigns was never able to do because nobody was able to be a legit heel against him.


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    #2070
    The Ayatolla
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    I presume he'll bang out the paint at Summerslam and bring home a victory.


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    #2071
    SureYWouldntYa
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    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    I presume he'll bang out the paint at Summerslam and bring home a victory.

    I'd say you're right on that

    And surely the first sighting of the demon means he's going to win the match

    Maybe you can have Rollins beat him down the line and the long term champ, but it's waste of the demon if he doesn't win, and clean too


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