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WWE Raw (on Netflix) Superthread

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,306 ✭✭✭Ridley


    At this stage, I'd very much like a Bo Dallas or, ugh, Karrion Kross type to boot Balor up the arse and get the demon going again away from the He-Man Bron Haters Club schtick.

    Would have been better for Finn/JD and the rest to break off when Priest and Ripley were done anyway eye em oh.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,149 ✭✭✭Rocket_GD


    Wasn't it reported at the end of last year that Balor was getting a major push as a single's star in 2025?

    He's far too talented to be treated as he was when Priest left the Judgement Day, basically treated as a jobber with Dom and Carlito. Demon Finn at Mania, not sure how they'll get there though, unless as previously said a multi IC title match, Breaker vs Penta vs Finn vs Dom.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,306 ✭✭✭Ridley


    No way I'd trust the presentation to not make it look cheesy as hell but

    Breakker vs Balor vs the Demon

    Untitled Image

    😉



  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 26,743 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    I think Balor has had two single victories since Sep-22 he's an enhancement talent nothing more. The crowd don't react to him anymore, there's no build they can give him now that can save him.

    But good for him he's signed a new contract recently so I imagine he's making big bucks.

    The lifeboat has set sail



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 493 ✭✭Petermc83


    Finn & Shinsuke have been criminally underused but they're just not over with the crowd anymore.

    Can see both leaving after Mania.



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  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 26,743 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    I think Finn signed a new 5 year deal last Nov. He's going no where anytime soon. Nakamura is gone for sure.

    The lifeboat has set sail



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,149 ✭✭✭Rocket_GD


    He's not over because of how poorly he's been booked, treated like a jobber (2 singles wins in over 2 years) sidekick to Damien Priest, messing up the Demon Balor character, making the rope break against Roman and worst of all changing his entrance music to a generic theme!

    He has the talent and charisma to deserve another decent push, crowd will get behind him if he's treated half decently.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,024 ✭✭✭Pentecost


    He did. I think he's happy enough taking the money at this point and going home to his lovely wife. I'm sure he'll get pushed again at some point too. He and Sheamus could have some fun in a feud or even as a team.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 92,394 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    I forgot still overseas, early Raw coming from London and Cena is cooking



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭Officer999


    Very strong segment between Cody and Cena.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,669 ✭✭✭✭hynesie08


    Gunther is going to absolutely murder Jimmy and it's going to be beautiful.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,887 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    That's Cena gone till Mania unless they add in an appearance in the next few weeks

    April 14th in Sacramento is a big market so maybe then



  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 58,138 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,512 ✭✭✭ThePott


    Finn Balor getting a win on Raw, IN THIS ECONOMY! That four-way is nailed on with a Dom turn.

    Opening promo between Cena/Cody was what was needed. As Cena's turn has felt a little flat and this was the best they've done so far. Hope we're getting more because it still feels a bit underwhelmingfor what was an amazing turn.

    Gunther/Jimmy was whatever but as expected, Jimmy needed to die and holy sh1t. Gunther looked like a murderer (Jey could have sold it much better though) but damn that is what is gonna sell the whole match is that image, excellent segment.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,306 ✭✭✭Ridley


    Presumably Balor booted out of Judgement Day by the New Member.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 493 ✭✭Petermc83


    the promo work by both Cena and Cody was gold.. perfect way to add fuel to the story..

    Will we get an appearance by the Rock in the next two weeks in Cenas absense maybe?



  • Posts: 553 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    He's one good promo to be made relevant again against the right person. He's not a heel just like Jey Uso is not a baby face. Even a good build up for a match against Kevin Owens will get him back to where he wants to be and go from there.

    He's never going to be constant main event material but should be getting some title shots at smaller pay per views, or fighting the likes of rollins, punk, roman, cody for non title matches or holding the intercontinental belt for periods of time.

    He needs to burry the demon character.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,887 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Balor could make a good trainer in nxt when he hangs up the boots



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,578 ✭✭✭Chip Whitley


    Fantasy booking, but how far away is JD McDonagh from a return? If it was soon, they could have a really good personal grudge feud, with a master/apprentice vibe. Book it right, and Finn has to bring the Demon back to win, and a good showing from JD means he comes out well too. Then Finn is back to being a face, McDonagh is a strong heel.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 92,394 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    It was needed for the feud, but felt Jey could have sold it better



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  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 26,743 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    IMG_8126.jpeg

    Poor Wade

    The lifeboat has set sail



  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Eugh, just reading that racist MAGA comedian was doing guest commentary last night, Hinchcliffe of 'Puerto Rico is a trash island' fame.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 92,394 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    Now Heyman owes Seth a favour 😁



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,512 ✭✭✭ThePott


    The crappy guests and sh1te comedians is definitely one of the worst things about the Netflix era. I've heard this Tony fella was meant to be funny and you wouldn't know it from that segment.

    Women's triple threat has been well built but Jesus, Rhea comes off as such a heel despite not getting booed. If it ends with anyone but Iyo winning then it's a disaster though.

    IC 4-Way confirmed. That is class, interested to see what it means for Judgement Day and Holy Christ that Bron spear. On the other hand, El Grande Americano getting a Mania match is pointless, I know they want Rey on the card but it is absolute filler. I'd be delighted for Gable to get a match but unfortunately El Grande Americano is taking his spot😉 (loved the dueling chants too).

    The Seth segment was great, he needed some shine in this feud and Heyman really sold for him. Best Rollins has looked in a while. I think people are taking his favour line too literally though, I think it was tongue in cheek.

    Jey getting serious seems a bit too little too late but we'll see. Lyra/Bayley was a good match but the whole thing seems thrown together.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,567 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    I think proof that Gable is not El Grande Americano is that we all know how smart Gable is. So considering Americano is supposedly signed to a WWE contract, then that would mean Gable is getting 2 paychecks, which I believe would be fraud. And Gable is smart enough to know that.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,563 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    Mask Vs Mask with Rey losing would be a way to cement El Grande.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 493 ✭✭Petermc83


    to have Heyman turn on Punk/Roman and side with Rollins at Mania would be a great twist.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,567 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Any word on if Carlito is still alive after the spear from Bron?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,149 ✭✭✭Rocket_GD


    No, funeral is on Friday and the family have asked for privacy at this time.

    IMG_1775.jpeg


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 92,394 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    Seth, Roman, Punk and Paul all on the last Raw tonight before WM



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