Re: The Official WWE Thread - Part 16

by Onyx Wed Jul 09, 2014 6:04 pm

The big fight between Naomi and Cameron on this week's RAW was indeed seen as the official split between the two. The split will obviously be featured on Total Divas but there's no word yet on what WWE has planned for either Diva.

by Rebaño Sagrado Wed Jul 09, 2014 6:24 pm

RIP Funkadactyls

by Onyx Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:02 pm

Monday’s episode of WWE RAW drew 4.38 million viewers, up from last week’s 4.332 million viewers.

For this week’s show, the first hour drew 4.18 million viewers, the second hour drew 4.51 million viewers and the final hour drew 4.45 million viewers.

This was the best viewership since April 28th. RAW was #2 for the night on cable, behind Love & Hip-Hop.

by RealGunner Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:35 pm

Cena

by RealGunner Wed Jul 09, 2014 7:35 pm

Yohan Modric wrote:Was average with a few decent segments. Also Reigns' forced push continuing.

I still haven't seen it either.

Best segments?

by Onyx Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:13 pm

The promo from Reigns, not because it was good, but because he rarely cuts promos, so it was interesting to see imo.

Backstage segment between Kane/Orton/Rollins and one between Cena/Rollins.

Orton vs Ambrose was a decent match.

Miz interview.

Bret Hart and Damien Sandhart segment. Proud

Bo Dallas knocking over El Torito.

by Onyx Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:14 pm

RAW is available to watch in HD on imo-vvement. hmm

by RealGunner Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:31 pm

So Rusev didn't come on?

by Onyx Wed Jul 09, 2014 10:00 pm

Yeh he beat RVD. hmm

by RealGunner Wed Jul 09, 2014 10:57 pm

Nice.

by Onyx Wed Jul 09, 2014 11:47 pm

Facing Swagger at Battleground.

by Onyx Thu Jul 10, 2014 12:26 am

Kurt Angle confirmed on Jim Ross’ latest Ross Report podcast that his contract with TNA expires on September 21st of this year.

Angle said TNA has offered him a new deal but he hasn’t signed it because his next contract will probably be his last and he wants to consider his options.

Angle added that he thinks he will be able to wrestle again in October.

by RealGunner Thu Jul 10, 2014 12:28 am

Angle back in wwe pls :bow:

by Onyx Thu Jul 10, 2014 12:34 am

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is scheduled for next week’s live RAW in Richmond, Virginia and the SmackDown tapings in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Flair was originally scheduled to work this weekend’s live events in the Northeast but WWE creative has booked him into next week’s TV shows.

by Onyx Thu Jul 10, 2014 12:53 am

Spoiler:

by Onyx Thu Jul 10, 2014 9:44 am

According to the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, The Rock is not expected to appear at WrestleMania 31 or the 2015 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony as previously reported. The Rock, real name Dwayne Johnson, has been rumored to have been sought after by WWE officials to headline the 2015 WWE Hall of Fame class. He also has been rumored to have been asked to appear or work a match at WrestleMania 31. However, his acting career may keep him away from both.

The report claims that the opening weekend of The Rock’s upcoming film, “Fast & Furious 7,” was recently moved from April 3, to April 10, which is WrestleMania weekend. It’s expected that Johnson will have to make a slew of appearances to promote the film, especially the two weeks prior to opening weekend. This would keep him from appearing on WWE TV leading up to WrestleMania 31.

While Johnson’s inclusion in the 2015 WWE Hall of Fame class, and an appearance at WrestleMania 31 would not be impossible, he has made a point to say that he only wants to return to WWE to “break records.”

If he cannot compete or appear on television leading up to the event, than there aren’t a lot of options when it comes to records to break.

by Onyx Thu Jul 10, 2014 11:22 am

Word is that Daniel Bryan may now need shoulder surgery. A full exam recently revealed a lot of different shoulder and neck issues that Bryan has.

Due to the uncertainty surrounding Bryan's condition, he is out of all WWE plans and there is no internal estimate on when he will be back.

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

by Onyx Thu Jul 10, 2014 12:40 pm

Cena calls spots too loudly during matches imo. Watch the start of his match vs Rollins.

by Onyx Thu Jul 10, 2014 2:32 pm

It’s said that many people within WWE have seen a major ascension from Renee Young lately. With her recent promotion to commentary on WWE Superstars, there’s a feeling that Renee will end up doing commentary for SmackDown and eventually move to RAW.

It was reported several months ago that ESPN was interested in hiring her. Regarding possibly leaving WWE for ESPN, Renee has at least given the impression that she’s staying with WWE and has some time left on her WWE deal.

by Onyx Thu Jul 10, 2014 4:13 pm

With WWE currently booking Roman Reigns as one of the top guys in a big way, it's said that his ascension to the top likely would have been a slower one if Daniel Bryan was healthy and still WWE World Heavyweight Champion with John Cena as the other top guy.

Coming out of The Shield vs. Evolution feud and the split with The Shield, the idea is that Reigns will work a feud with Orton and maybe a big pay-per-view match with Triple H before moving on.

by Tomwin Lannister Thu Jul 10, 2014 5:00 pm

YESSSSS RENEEEEEEEE

by Onyx Thu Jul 10, 2014 6:58 pm

Spoiler:

by Onyx Thu Jul 10, 2014 6:59 pm

Spoiler:

by Onyx Thu Jul 10, 2014 7:21 pm

Cena.

Spoiler:

by Onyx Thu Jul 10, 2014 10:41 pm

Seth Rollins recently spoke with NorfolkNavyFlagship.com to promote next week’s RAW. Here are some highlights:

Favorite memories from the indies:
“The friends that I made there – now being able to see my friends here working with me. Guys like Daniel Bryan, Cesaro, and you’ve got Sami Zayn and Adrian Neville down in NXT – watching people grow and being a part of that. I enjoyed my time on the indies very much.”

Working with Triple H:
“There is a wealth of knowledge in this company. Being side by side with the COO and (13-time) World Champion, the guy who has pretty much done it all in this business, having him as a mentor is something that you can’t buy. If you’re not learning something every single day, you’re messing up.”

Adapting to his new theme song:
“It took me a little while, even just walking down the ramp instead of through the crowd is a little weird at first. With the music, you have to find out how it flows with your entrance. I think now, after about a month or so, it’s starting to catch on and I kind of like the way it feels.”

The blonde streak in his hair:
“When I was down in NXT, there were a lot of guys with long dark hair – Roman Reigns, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas. I needed to do something to set myself apart a little bit. If you’re seeing the show for the first time and there are five guys with long dark hair, it’s going to be difficult to remember who is who.”

by Onyx Fri Jul 11, 2014 12:26 am

Levi's Stadium, which will be hosting WrestleMania 31, has the poster below for the event on their official website. The image appears to be something that was put together quickly as a placeholder for the event until the official poster is released. You can check it out below:

Spoiler:

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