Re: The Official WWE Thread - Part 34

[M99]

EXCLUSIVE: Well, Vince McMahon broke part of the news I had. Indeed, Brock Lesnar has resigned with WWE. But, from what I have been told by multiple sources, Lesnar signed a new multi-year deal AND will also be allowed to fight in the UFC as hes still under UFC contract.

— Steven Muehlhausen (@SMuehlhausenMMA) April 9, 2018

[Great Leader Sprucenuce]

Raw seems pretty boring outside of Joe's return promo.

[Great Leader Sprucenuce]

rumors related to Brock and Roman

The decision to have Brock Lesnar retain the Universal Championship at WrestleMania was an audible called by Vince McMahon because Roman Reigns wasn’t getting the reaction he wanted, according to reporting by Jeremy Botter.

Botter confirmed speculation from PW Torch’s Wade Keller that Lesnar’s new deal came out of that decision, and is for as few as two additional dates so Reigns can win the title in Saudi Arabia in front of a more receptive crowd.

PW Torch also said Vince’s argument with the Universal Champ after Sunday night’s show was over bloodying Reigns, and because the German announce team didn’t know their table would be used in a spot.

Beyond Greatest Royal Rumble, Brock’s priority is UFC where he’s expected to face the winner of Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic for the heavyweight belt in December. He’s likely for future WWE appearances, including WrestleMania 35, after that.

PW Insider reports Paul Heyman has re-signed with WWE as well, but it’s likely on the same short-term arrangement as Lesnar.

[M99]

Miocic will destroy Brock lmao

@Mole nah, KO vs Zayn, Lashley, AOP, Ember Moon, Jeff Hardy were all hype.

[Great Leader Sprucenuce]

I don't like Lashley, he's boring AF imo.

AOP is fine, the tag team division sorely needed them but they don't make me hyped. (Sanity would excite me more)

I find Ember Moon boring too, she's a good wrestler but her character is basically cosplayer lmao.

Jeff being back is cool I suppose but tagging against Miztourage is meh. I think I'd care more about his return if Rollins did an open challenge and Jeff answered.

So yeah there was nothing there for me really.

[Onyx]

[Great Leader Sprucenuce]

So Paige is the new Smackdown GM lol and her first announcement was for AJ Styles to face Daniel Bryan in the main event lmfao.

[Great Leader Sprucenuce]

Bryan vs Styles was predictably amazing

Nakamura as a heel is already way more entertaining, he's such an absolutely smug *bleep* lol.

Seems like they are setting up a triple threat at the next PPV, that should be fun.

[RealGunner]

So the PPV in Saudi seems to be massive. Vince throwing everything there to create a mini-wrestlemania. 7 title matches i think.

Undertaker vs Rusev announced too lol.

[Great Leader Sprucenuce]

So the PPV in Saudi seems to be massive. Vince throwing everything there to create a mini-wrestlemania. 7 title matches i think.

Undertaker vs Rusev announced too lol.

They must be paying Vince absolutely shit loads.

Also it's on the network which is very unusual for these live events.

[RealGunner]

5pm UK tho might watch

[RealGunner]

Bury me softly, Brother https://t.co/IWnBvL20Ez

— RusevFromRusevDay (@RusevBUL) April 11, 2018

DECEASED

[Great Leader Sprucenuce]

It's a casket match lmao? WWE trying to literally bury Rusev confirmed.

[RealGunner]

Undertaker will now wrestle Jericho. Rusev dropped.

[Casciavit]

looool rip rusev

[Great Leader Sprucenuce]

More this happens the more I think Rusev is gonna do a Cody Rhodes and jump on the Bullet Club bandwagon.

[M99]

North American title ladder match and Gargano vs Ciampa got 5 stars on WON.

[Great Leader Sprucenuce]

Can't say I surprised, both were ridiculous good.

Funny how there wasn't a 5 star match in WWE since Cena/Punk and NXT has 3 in 2 months lol.

[80s_Stallone]

So the PPV in Saudi seems to be massive. Vince throwing everything there to create a mini-wrestlemania. 7 title matches i think.

Undertaker vs Rusev announced too lol.

They must be paying Vince absolutely shit loads.

Also it's on the network which is very unusual for these live events.

Arent most of the live events outside of RAW/Smackdown/House shows always on the network?

[Great Leader Sprucenuce]

That's what I meant by live events, house shows.

It's very rare that they make non PPV shows available on there. Only other I remember was that Roadblock show where HHH and Ambrose headlined.

[80s_Stallone]

North American title ladder match and Gargano vs Ciampa got 5 stars on WON.

So strange, yet so true... I had almost refused to watch NXT bc I didnt want to crowd my brain with more nonsense then its already filled with... but my goodness, its really really good.

Take wrestlemania for example... the whole show is good. Im hyped, hooked on every match.... then the "main event (lol)" was complete trash, and predictably so. Then I went and watched the NXT event on Saturday, and barely knowing anyone in it, I was completely blown away

[80s_Stallone]

That's what I meant by live events, house shows.

It's very rare that they make non PPV shows available on there. Only other I remember was that Roadblock show where HHH and Ambrose headlined.

I see. Although with the promotion they are giving this thing, its a bit more than a house show.

I watch raw, smackdown, the monthly PPVs, and have old PPVs usually on in the background when playing games or something... did I miss the initial promotion for this thing? I feel like they made an announcement for it at WM... then started pushing it hard.

[Great Leader Sprucenuce]

In terms of heavy promotion no, they announced it a while ago but didn't heavily market it until last week or so.

I imagine as I said previously that they are paying Vince a lot of money.

[80s_Stallone]

In terms of heavy promotion no, they announced it a while ago but didn't heavily market it until last week or so.

I imagine as I said previously that they are paying Vince a lot of money.

yeah... to fly over to KSA and do what is quite honestly an unprecedented show, its gotta be worth it to ol' vinny mac.

The 50 man royal rumble could be super cheesy tho. And I hope this is one of the last times we see Reigns V. Lesnar. So over it

[Onyx]

#WOKENWisdom-

Humans should DELETE their JUDGMENT of others solely due to the APPEARANCE of their VESSELS..

Gender, Race, Ethnicity, Religious Beliefs & Sexual Orientation DO NOT decide anyone’s VALUE.

What lies within their SOUL, their ESSENCE, is what determines their VALUE.

— #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) April 12, 2018

[Onyx]

It is WONDERFUL to see Brother Nero return to the BATTLEFIELD, yehhssss.

He must now RECLAIM his place at the SUMMIT and RETRIEVE his THEME of old. It would be SPLENDID to see him on Smackdown.

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