OORick
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OOfficial Discussion Thread for: SmackDown/205 Double Header (April 4, 2017)
Tonight on SmackDown: it's more or less "RAW After Mania Part 2".... by remaining in Orlando for a final night of TV, and having it
broadcast live for the first time in the history of SmackDown, tonight's show should retain a ton of the wacky/anything-can-happen atmosphere of
last night's RAW...
Since SD relied less on Stunt Casting, and requires no significant reboot of it's World Title picture, there's less need for big
surprises... but allow me to point out on very reasonable possibility:
AJ Styles was all pissy about not having an opponent for WrestleMania.... he beat Shane McMahon to prove himself, but now he STILL doesn't have
an opponent (or an imminent title shot) AFTER Mania, either.... ergo, one can presume Styles will once again be very pissy tonight about a lack of
opposition.... perhaps he will reach the point of pissiness where he declares his frustration with Commish Shane and GM Bryan is so extreme, he hopes
he gets rid of them forever by moving to RAW as part of Mr. McMahon's "Shake Up".... but then, NOT SO FAST, there, Scooter....
Cuz here comes Shinsuke Nakamura!
And there goes the internet smarks, rushing to their preferred calendar/scheduling app to pencil in "Nonstop Multiple Orgasms" for May 21, when
Styles/Nakamura could conceivably hook-up for what would be a presumptive Match of the Year Candidate as soon as it's announced, at Backlash
(which is taking place in Chicago, no less, where the fans would be all over it)...
With regard to the World Title, Bray Wyatt is due an obligatory rematch, and I have this nagging idea that Randall's title reign could be a
short one... the creepy worms projected onto the mat during their match at Mania clearly foreshadowed a major stunt being planned for Bray... namely:
Sister Abigail herself will emerge from the worm-infested ground.... right? I can't be the only one, and fans at Mania were even chanting "SIS
TER AB GAIL" towards the end of the match, only to have it fizzle out into an RKOuttanowhere.... maybe it was determined that the ring could not be
gimmicked and repaired in the WM environment, so they'll tease it, instead, and eventually do the real gimmick some night where Wyatt/Orton goes
on last?
And like I said, if that is what happens as a result of said new gimmick, it's gotta mean title back to Bray, it's just a question of
when....
Dean Ambrose is still the IC Champ, against all expectations... but then again, his IC Title match against Baron Corbin was bumped to the WM Preshow,
where it would have been kind of a dick move to hide a title change that's supposed to be significant.... so a re-do (and possibly as soon as
tonight) would not surprise me... with a different outcome, of course...
American Alpha and the Usos didn't get a shot on the Mania card, and instead were cannon fodder for the Andre Battle Royale... but there's
still a rematch for the tag titles due, and the four men are also due for a genuine full-length PPV/free-per-view style affair with 100% of the
spotlight on them (not half-assed matches like they did to sell injuries right after the Uso heel turn, and not the thing 2 weeks ago where they were
the "main event," but spent it in a split screen with Shane McMahon in the other half)....
Naomi got the hometown pop for winning the Women's Title on Sunday... a straight up rematch with Alexa Bliss will put us more or less back to
where we were 6 weeks ago... no other surprises came as part of the "all available women" gimmick (probably for the best), which means I'd
look for Naomi to get past Bliss, and wind up with Carmellsworths as her new challenger(s)...
The Cena/Nikki Power Couple may or may not hang around for one last chance to soak in the Polite Apathy that their WM Engagment seemed to inspire (WWE
clearly killed all mics just to be safe, and while there were no significant roars of approval, the fans all seemed to have enough decency to be
mostly quiet, and not boo all over the moment).... but regardless, they are both gone (Cena to work on a movie, Nikki to semi-retirement/special
attraction), and Miz will have to rebound from the past two months with something fairly significant.... we'll see...
BONUS COVERAGE: We know Neville will once again address all his subjects with some sort of State of the Cruiserweights Address on "205
Live".... and so far, that's just about the only thing that's for sure... he and Aries had a great little match on the WM Preshow, and
I'd be fine with another go-round... but this does have more of a feel of setting up for another challenger, to continue the narrative that the
division FINALLY has a champion interested in holding onto the title, rather than playing hot potato with it like the first 4 guys all did...
That is all. End communication....
The flOOr is yours, OO Nation. Don't wait till after 11pm to post, either. Pre-show previewing and prognosticating is certainly welcome.
So discuss, debate, and rate!
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janerd75
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Oh man, another tremendous episode of the Chrisley's. Now onto SD!
...Bippity Boo and Skibbity Bop or whatever the fuck. - punkerhardcornette
BRAY WYATT'S SPOOKY DOOKY VARIETY HOUR - Illy P.
I expect a company that's basically a cluster of jock shitheads to act like a place that's run by a cluster of jock shitheads. - P. Foot,
Esq.
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nOOb
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I'm not quite sure what WWE is hyping with this crowd, but glancing at it and listening to their initial start, it feels like the crowd itself
will not live up to it.
"The Seahawks are cool. Me and Tubby here hung out with them once at a Bruno Mars concert."-Jay and Silent Bob representing the Broncos on FOX NFL
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janerd75
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I, for one, am looking forward to Randall and Bray's Whorehouse Match.
...Bippity Boo and Skibbity Bop or whatever the fuck. - punkerhardcornette
BRAY WYATT'S SPOOKY DOOKY VARIETY HOUR - Illy P.
I expect a company that's basically a cluster of jock shitheads to act like a place that's run by a cluster of jock shitheads. - P. Foot,
Esq.
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CCharger
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| posted on 4-5-2017 at 01:21 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by janerd75
I, for one, am looking forward to Randall and Bray's Whorehouse Match.
This could be a Porky's sequel. Who would play Pee Wee?
"She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted."
"The powers of the president to protect our country are very substantial and will not be questioned."
--- Stephen Miller, Trump senior White House advisor, Feb. 12, 2017
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Paddlefoot
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| posted on 4-5-2017 at 01:26 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by CCharger
quote:
Originally posted by janerd75
I, for one, am looking forward to Randall and Bray's Whorehouse Match.
This could be a Porky's sequel. Who would play Pee Wee?
"Let's get Ellsworth laid"?
You know, everyone says it's not supposed to make sense, like that's the whole point, dude. And I'm just saying, you know,
that's like an excuse for lazy storytelling. Just don't sell me shite and tell me it's gold, all right? I might be stoned, but
I'm not high. You know what I mean?
- Cassidy from Preacher, commenting on The Big Lebowski and/or professional wrestling
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LoveMuscle
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| posted on 4-5-2017 at 01:33 AM |
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Alexa Bliss' outfit reminds me of a microscope photo of bacteria.
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CM Crunk
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| posted on 4-5-2017 at 01:39 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by LoveMuscle
Alexa Bliss' outfit reminds me of a microscope photo of bacteria.
edit: TYE DILLINGER!!!
[Edited on 4/5/2017 by CM Crunk]
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janerd75
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| posted on 4-5-2017 at 01:40 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Paddlefoot
quote:
Originally posted by CCharger
quote:
Originally posted by janerd75
I, for one, am looking forward to Randall and Bray's Whorehouse Match.
This could be a Porky's sequel. Who would play Pee Wee?
"Let's get Ellsworth laid"?
^This pleases me. Although I am now downloading as many Porky's gifs into my feeble consciousness as I can, I was thinking of a different
whorehouse. Maybe this could be Dean and Renee?
...Bippity Boo and Skibbity Bop or whatever the fuck. - punkerhardcornette
BRAY WYATT'S SPOOKY DOOKY VARIETY HOUR - Illy P.
I expect a company that's basically a cluster of jock shitheads to act like a place that's run by a cluster of jock shitheads. - P. Foot,
Esq.
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Nobledictator1278
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They should have put this guy (Dillinger) on the cruiserweight show..... him and Neville would have been a fun feud.
[Edited on 4-5-2017 by Nobledictator1278]
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LoveMuscle
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Either Dillinger was pigging out on Cheetos backstage when he heard the open challenge, or he got spray-on tan on his palms.
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CM Crunk
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| posted on 4-5-2017 at 01:48 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Nobledictator1278
They should have put this guy (Dillinger) on the cruiserweight show..... him and Neville would have been a fun feud.
[Edited on 4-5-2017 by Nobledictator1278]
Not disagreeing on the prospects of Neville vs. Dillinger (or anyone for that matter) but Tye's kinda like Dean Ambrose in that he's
deceptively tall standing at around 6'3. I know the division isn't based on height, but he'd probably look like the kid who's
been held back a few grades in school.
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CM Crunk
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| posted on 4-5-2017 at 01:50 AM |
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Mojo Rawley looks and sounds like if Michael Rapaport was missing a chromosome.
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Nobledictator1278
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| posted on 4-5-2017 at 01:51 AM |
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Mojo just doesn't belong on Raw or Smackdown in my opinion at this time. He is in over his head.....maybe he could be muscle for someone.
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Count Zero
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| posted on 4-5-2017 at 01:53 AM |
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How is it a "Good Ol' Superstar Shake-up" IF WE'VE NEVER HAD ONE BEFORE?
Like, the phrase "good ol'" implies that it's something we have known & loved for a long time. This is the first one! 
Language matters, dammit!
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LoveMuscle
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quote:
Originally posted by CM Crunk
quote:
Originally posted by Nobledictator1278
They should have put this guy (Dillinger) on the cruiserweight show..... him and Neville would have been a fun feud.
[Edited on 4-5-2017 by Nobledictator1278]
Not disagreeing on the prospects of Neville vs. Dillinger (or anyone for that matter) but Tye's kinda like Dean Ambrose in that he's
deceptively tall standing at around 6'3. I know the division isn't based on height, but he'd probably look like the kid who's
been held back a few grades in school.
Here's hoping that the "superstar shakeup" sees Kalisto going to 205 Live and Tajiri ends up on Smackdown.
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Count Zero
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They are not respecting John Mizena's House Rules!!!! Troglodytes!
ETA: THE VIOLINS!!!!! I HEAR THE VIOLINS!!!!!!!!!!!! 
[Edited on 4-5-2017 by Count Zero]
"It's a WWE tradition, to do something un-right." --Paddlefoot
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Nobledictator1278
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RUN MIZ...RUN NOW
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CM Crunk
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Okay. This makes up for the somewhat lackluster RAM last night.
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Count Zero
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I seriously think they could play that song for 2 hours, and I would enjoy every goddamn second. 
"It's a WWE tradition, to do something un-right." --Paddlefoot
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Paddlefoot
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quote:
Originally posted by CM Crunk
Mojo Rawley looks and sounds like if Michael Rapaport was missing a chromosome.
And Rapaport is already missing at least one.
You know, everyone says it's not supposed to make sense, like that's the whole point, dude. And I'm just saying, you know,
that's like an excuse for lazy storytelling. Just don't sell me shite and tell me it's gold, all right? I might be stoned, but
I'm not high. You know what I mean?
- Cassidy from Preacher, commenting on The Big Lebowski and/or professional wrestling
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nOOb
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That reaction was pretty massive. I'm curious to see if they're pairing Shinsuke and Miz, because that could be really interesting. I
also kinda want to see how this show ends now. I would have figured Shinsuke would be a main event attraction, though I guess Luke Harper turning on
Randy to reform the Wyatts yet again works.
"The Seahawks are cool. Me and Tubby here hung out with them once at a Bruno Mars concert."-Jay and Silent Bob representing the Broncos on FOX NFL
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janerd75
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So, I had to step away from Janertron6969 for aboot twenty minutes. Am I to understand I missed Shinski's SD debut that I anticipated for the
end of the show? 
FUCK.
[Edited on 4-5-2017 by janerd75]
...Bippity Boo and Skibbity Bop or whatever the fuck. - punkerhardcornette
BRAY WYATT'S SPOOKY DOOKY VARIETY HOUR - Illy P.
I expect a company that's basically a cluster of jock shitheads to act like a place that's run by a cluster of jock shitheads. - P. Foot,
Esq.
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Nobledictator1278
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| posted on 4-5-2017 at 02:24 AM |
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This is Baron Corbons first gold ever ...correct ....including NXT?
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Paddlefoot
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quote:
Originally posted by janerd75
So, I had to step away from Janertron6969 for aboot twenty minutes. Am I to understand I missed Shinski's SD debut that I anticipated for the
end of the show?
FUCK.
My therapist said not to see you no more.....
You know, everyone says it's not supposed to make sense, like that's the whole point, dude. And I'm just saying, you know,
that's like an excuse for lazy storytelling. Just don't sell me shite and tell me it's gold, all right? I might be stoned, but
I'm not high. You know what I mean?
- Cassidy from Preacher, commenting on The Big Lebowski and/or professional wrestling
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