OORick
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OOfficial Discussion Thread for: SmackDown/205 Double Header (April 11, 2017)
Tonight on SmackDown: we get the flip side of the Superstar Shake-Up (tm)... in WWE's infinite wisdom, they once again decided not to
treat the talent exchanges in anything resembling a compelling and realistic fashion, and instead just had the new guys (and girls) randomly show up
at a point when it was advantageous to a storyline for them to appear... as such, we now know everybody who moved from SD to RAW, which logically
means that all parties involved ALSO know who is moving from RAW to SD, but WWE is pretending it's all still a mystery for the sake of
tonight's show....
I know, I know, I'm overthinking things, and why can't I just sit back and suspend disbelief? Because, dammit, this is really, really
annoying and phony to me, and it's one of those things that's so easy to fix that it becomes doubly annoying that WWE insists on doing it
the stupid way....
I digress...
As far as who will come over to SD? Some names just make a hell of a lot of sense, in terms of necessary balances to what happened last night.... for
instance, you almost have to have Kevin Owens make the move, in order to shift the US Title over to SD (can't have both secondary titles on the
same brand, I don't think).... and SD will clearly get 2 new women for their roster, too, with Charlotte a stone cold lock to be one of them,
given how she's been jobbed out on RAW...
There's also a built-in bit of foreshadowing with Sami Zayn possibly switching (and having Zayn, Owens, Styles, and Nakamura all on the same
show would be tantalizing, to say the least).... and it's also widely assumed that WWE wanted to use this Shake-Up (tm) as a way of boosting the
SD tag division, since RAW's is so disgustingly stacked beyond belief... it would not surprise me at all to see 2 significant teams coming in
and making everybody forget that Beauty & the Manbeast are gone; Gallows & Anderson and the New Day sure seem like logical candidates (G&A; possibly
re-teaming with Styles, not to mention that it's not a good idea to have G&A; and the Revival on the same show; New Day have gotten the same
jobberiffic treatment as Charlotte)....
That still leaves the one big slot left open by Bray Wyatt's departure... if we're keeping this one-to-one, we've just finished
laying out a pretty straight forward group of comps (Owens & Zayn replace Miz & Ambrose, Charlotte & TBA replace Alexa and Mickie, with tag teams and
other fodder evening out), but SD should be getting back someone pretty major to replace Bray... why not just go full-on Workrate Bonerthon, and send
Finn Balor over with Owens and Zayn? Just please, don't send Big Show and act like that's anything...
Although Wyatt is leaving SD, he is being allowed to double dip for the next 6 weeks, until the next SD-only PPV.... his dumbass supernatural battle
with Randy Orton can remain a touchstone, allowing SD to take its time laying out other new stories and feuds for said PPV.... other than having one
of the incoming tag teams IMMEDIATELY make a bee-line for the Usos, you don't have to do quite as much ham-fisted shoe-horning as they did on
RAW...
Oh, and Byron Saxton is switching places with David Otunga, effective tonight, and given his past "chemistry" with JBL, why do I suspect this is all
some kind of inside joke by WWE to have JBL verbally abuse Byron to show everybody that Mauro is a pussy, and this is how a real man deals with
JBL's phenomenal sense of humor by manning up and playing along with the undisputed hilarity? Oy.....
BONUS COVERAGE: "205 Live" will be centered on two main issues.... first, Austin Aries is once again the #1 Contender to Neville's
title, so those two will be revving up for a do-over in front of a better audience than was available during Hour One of the WM Preshow (hour 1 out of
7, mind you)... and second, TJ Perkins is gonna keep exploring his evil dark side, because he's been assigned a match tonight against the
universally beloved Jack Gallagher....
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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As the prophesy has foretold. Also freshly shaven.
ETA: One of those guys is not like the others, one of those guys doesn't belong...
[Edited on 4-12-2017 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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Paddlefoot
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So I wake up for an Orton match? Fuck.......
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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Count Zero
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| posted on 4-12-2017 at 01:27 AM |
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That concludes our Skippity Boo segment for tonight! Thank you for watching!
So... the SD belt is going to be defended at the "RAM Only" Payback?  I give the fuck up on this brand split thing, since they might as
well be.
Yes, I realize that I'm probably overreacting, but.. C'mon guys. Don't put the RAM-title on Bork, and it solves itself! 
[Edited on 4-12-2017 by Count Zero]
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janerd75
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quote:
Originally posted by Paddlefoot
So I wake up for an Orton match? Fuck.......
What are you on metric time or something? And can you please not inject your Northern Malaise commentary while I'm trying to disgustedly enjoy
Mr. Bippity Boo and Skibbity Bop or whatever the fuck?
...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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Count Zero
Man of a Thousand Holds
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Who's this Not-Tony-Chimel guy doing the ring announcering? I don't recall actually -seeing- him before, though I know he's been
ring announcering for a little while now.
"It's a WWE tradition, to do something un-right." --Paddlefoot
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gobbledygooker
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So AJ just got done (rightfully) assaulting the Smackdown Commissioner due to being screwed out of the WWE title and now he's just fine with
wrestling for a SHOT at the U.S. Title (all while getting approximately 110% more crowd reaction than the current champion)?
I know this is a hot take for the Internet but - This booking sucks.
[Edited on 4-12-2017 by gobbledygooker]
"Hulk Hogan have the sex with some dumb bitch on the TV. The girl smart if she make the $$ from his bald ass but she also desperate to have sex with
the howdy doody like Hulk Hogan. He worse than Mel Gibson and I think now %10000 he prove he have grasshopper dick and raisin balls." - The Iron
Sheik
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Paddlefoot
Rocco Rock of Jabroni
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| posted on 4-12-2017 at 01:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by janerd75
quote:
Originally posted by Paddlefoot
So I wake up for an Orton match? Fuck.......
What are you on metric time or something? And can you please not inject your Northern Malaise commentary while I'm trying to disgustedly enjoy
Mr. Bippity Boo and Skibbity Bop or whatever the fuck?
I was having a ginger chicken-induced nap, for your information. Same effect as ingesting genuine Florida! brand bath-salts but with much less
cannibalism. bozy bozy bop dee-dee bop!
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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Count Zero
Man of a Thousand Holds
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That's so cute of JBL to pretend that the ARMBAR trophy made a big deal for Baron Carbean's career. 
"It's a WWE tradition, to do something un-right." --Paddlefoot
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janerd75
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quote:
Originally posted by Paddlefoot
quote:
Originally posted by janerd75
quote:
Originally posted by Paddlefoot
So I wake up for an Orton match? Fuck.......
What are you on metric time or something? And can you please not inject your Northern Malaise commentary while I'm trying to disgustedly enjoy
Mr. Bippity Boo and Skibbity Bop or whatever the fuck?
I was having a ginger chicken-induced nap, for your information. Same effect as ingesting genuine Florida! brand bath-salts but with much less
cannibalism. bozy bozy bop dee-dee bop!
Ginger chicken? Lol, I get it. "Pre-game rituals." 
Also, I was promised a House of Whores�. 
Also2, Gronk, what the fuck have you done with merc?
...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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Count Zero
Man of a Thousand Holds
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quote:
Originally posted by gobbledygooker
So AJ just got done (rightfully) assaulting the Smackdown Commissioner due to being screwed out of the WWE title and now he's just fine with
wrestling for a SHOT at the U.S. Title (all while getting approximately 110% more crowd reaction than the current champion)?
I know this is a hot take for the Internet but - This booking sucks.
[Edited on 4-12-2017 by gobbledygooker]
Faces (like AJ) are very understanding, accepting, and forgiving. He's a soccer mom trying to set a good example for all the kiddies!
quote:
Originally posted by janerd75
Also, I was promised a House of Whores�.
Also2, Gronk, what the fuck have you done with merc?
Also: I think they have to wait until there's a NS (network special) in Nevada for that? Unless there's another state that got on board
the Hoooooooo train.
Also2: Gronk ate merc. That shoulda been the obvious conclusion that we all came to much sooner, really.  Let us remember him fondly.
[Edited on 4-12-2017 by Count Zero]
"It's a WWE tradition, to do something un-right." --Paddlefoot
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Paddlefoot
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quote:
Originally posted by janerd75
Ginger chicken? Lol, I get it. "Pre-game rituals."
None of that, you. I haven't got my Paige doll back from the cleaners yet.
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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Count Zero
Man of a Thousand Holds
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OMG SHOCKING SWERVE in the DIV....er, WOMENS DIVISION! 
ETAnd: then they instantly ruin the effect by introducing that mannish peacock with the fake bOObs.
[Edited on 4-12-2017 by Count Zero]
"It's a WWE tradition, to do something un-right." --Paddlefoot
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janerd75
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quote:
Originally posted by janerd75
As the prophesy has foretold. Also freshly shaven.
ETA: One of those gals is not like the others, one of those gals doesn't belong...
Still accurate.
...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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Paddlefoot
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Bad writing and reveal on that one, unless the entire purpose was to get Tamina booed by a mostly indifferent crowd.
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
And I am AWESOME
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Aiden English has gotten more character development in the past two minutes than he has since being called up from NXT. And the fans were cheering for
him until Dillinger came out.
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Nobledictator1278
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is Lana not coming with Rusev....no Lana in his pic on the announcement.
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janerd75
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quote:
Originally posted by Paddlefoot
Bad writing and reveal on that one, unless the entire purpose was to get Tamina booed by a mostly indifferent crowd.
Yup, especially with Chucklefuck breezing though the "her dad just died" part too. Is it just me mainlining some premium snowflakery but is anyone
else cringing though JBL's commentary with all the Mauro stuff just hanging in the air unresolved?
...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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Count Zero
Man of a Thousand Holds
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And not only is the JBL/Mauro thing not being dealt with, but he's even being "friendly" to Byron. Let's see how long THAT dynamic
lasts. "SHUT UP BAHRON! GAWD I HATE YOUR STUPID FACE" in three weeks? two?
Also: The fuck? Lanadango???
Extra also: THE MAESTRO OF VIOLENCE!!!!!!!! WHOAAAAAA HOO HO HOOOOO!
[Edited on 4-12-2017 by Count Zero]
"It's a WWE tradition, to do something un-right." --Paddlefoot
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LoveMuscle
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Dolph looks uncomfortable with how the fans are singing Nakamura's music.
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janerd75
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I guess that's a new way to do a promo. Just have your fans sing your entrance music for five minutes. Also, might I suggest that if your
command and control of Engrish ain't so hot that when you perchance do take a stab at it you at least take your mouthpiece out?
...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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Paddlefoot
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This whole show is turning out to be one big "sob! what a crappy candle!". Even psycho violins from hell's orchestra haven't been able
to save it.
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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Nobledictator1278
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I think they should put Corbin and Charlotte together....I think they could be a interesint pairing. I still think that a Charlotte led stable would
be a huge win for WWE.
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Count Zero
Man of a Thousand Holds
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I thought he spoke quite well for doing so with a mouthpiece still in his pie(sushi?)hole. Like, seriously. There are some sportsjocks who get
sideline-interviewed and are much less intelligible WITHOUT a mouth-guard to blame.
quote:
Originally posted by Paddlefoot
This whole show is turning out to be one big "sob! what a crappy candle!". Even psycho violins from hell's orchestra haven't been able
to save it.
Are you not SHOOK-UP?
[Edited on 4-12-2017 by Count Zero]
"It's a WWE tradition, to do something un-right." --Paddlefoot
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Paddlefoot
Rocco Rock of Jabroni
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The trades (or whatever they're called) will work out in the end but the presentation and reveals have been a big meh for the most part.
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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