Official Wrasslin' Thread (renamed to reflect the discussion) (6 Viewers)

[DaveXA]

If Gunther and Randy's chests aren't beat to a bloody pulp, I'll be disappointed, haha.

 

[DaveXA]

Randy is enjoying this crowd, hah. They've been pretty great today.

 

[whodatbe]

This crowd has shifted into another gear. Love it.

 

[whodatbe]

That chop to the back of Randy was a great shot.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

Ordinarily, I would think so, but they're really building Randy for this even though he really needs no introduction, lol.

There was no way Randy was winning this match. Berlin is Gunther's second home. This was all about them closing out KotR and putting Gunther over in front of the hometown crowd.

The entire card was pretty predictable.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

Strap match was pretty good. I like the format. Something different. Don't think Drew and Punk are done. Lol.

They are definitely not done. There's going to be a rubber match if not more.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

So, I spend the afternoon with the grandkids, but listened to the PLE. Crowd was pretty hot, but still not as good as Puerto Rico and France.

 

[DaveXA]

There was no way Randy was winning this match. Berlin is Gunther's second home. This was all about them closing out KotR and putting Gunther over in front of the hometown crowd.

The entire card was pretty predictable.

I agree, but how many times have we seen the hometown guy lose the match in the last couple of years? I can think of several.

I just thought the buildup of Randy and getting the title for the 15th time would be the thing.

That said, I like Gunther winning it. He's just at his peak and he should have a good run as champ.

 

[DaveXA]

So, I spend the afternoon with the grandkids, but listened to the PLE. Crowd was pretty hot, but still not as good as Puerto Rico and France.

Agreed. Solid crowd, but those other 2 were on a different level.

I will say though, the final match, crowd was just having a blast.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

I agree, but how many times have we seen the hometown guy lose the match in the last couple of years? I can think of several.

Only folks that follow that creed these days are Vince and Tony Khan.

I just thought the buildup of Randy and getting the title for the 15th time would be the thing.

It's as much a thing as them always bucking up Cena breaking Flair's record and it still hasn't happened.

That said, I like Gunther winning it. He's just at his peak and he should have a good run as champ.

Hopefully. But I'm reading he was more of a tweener today. Was it just him being in front of the hometown crowd, like they booed L.A. Knight yesterday against Kaiser?

 

[DaveXA]

Only folks that follow that creed these days are Vince and Tony Khan.

Lol, that makes sense.

It's as much a thing as them always bucking up Cena breaking Flair's record and it still hasn't happened.

True.

Hopefully. But I'm reading he was more of a tweener today. Was it just him being in front of the hometown crowd, like they booed L.A. Knight yesterday against Kaiser?

Sure, they were in Gremany. Sometimes heel/face takes a backseat. Some crowds get it and some crowds don’t. Randy definitely got some love even though he was up against Gunther.

I loved Kaiser's intro for Gunther. He always nails that bit.

 

[GrandAdmiral]

Predictions for No Mercy tomorrow night. Remember, they're in the states so it's an 8pm EDT start time...

I'm going to say Shawn says fork it and put the title on Hendry. DO IT MICHAELS!!!

Chase U retains and Frazier turns on Axiom.

New North American champ. Time for Oba to chase the NXT title or send him to the main roster.

Kelani retains, but her run has been meh at best.

Wes wins.

Roxy wins (Unfortunately. I love Jaida.), but we'll finally get the debut of Guilia, causing Roxy to run scared with her days as champ numbered.

 

[DaveXA]

Predictions for No Mercy tomorrow night. Remember, they're in the states so it's an 8pm EDT start time...

I'm going to say Shawn says fork it and put the title on Hendry. DO IT MICHAELS!!!

Agree 1000%. Please!

Chase U retains and Frazier turns on Axiom.

Agreed.

New North American champ. Time for Oba to chase the NXT title or send him to the main roster.

Definitely. He's a monster, but still raw. I think he needs to chase the title rather than move up. It's pretty crowded in the main roster imo. Give him another year then move him up during the draft.

Kelani retains, but her run has been meh at best.

I didnt like putting the NA belt on her. She's not ready imo. Her ring work and mic/acting has been underwhelming. And her finisher...she needs a better one.

Wes wins.

I like Wes. He's a guy who could do well as a mid card on the main roster.

Roxy wins (Unfortunately. I love Jaida.), but we'll finally get the debut of Guilia, causing Roxy to run scared with her days as champ numbered.

Makes sense. Rox should move up in the draft next year. She's a star. Not Tiffy level, but she'll be a solid part of the women's roster wherever she winds up.

 

[RaginSaint93]

Bash in Berlin was alright.

 

[DaveXA]

Bash in Berlin was alright.

It was good, but not anywhere near great. The card felt a little light. I was thinking, what's missing...no Bloodline, no Wyatts, no Jey Uso, no Becky and Seth, just brief cameos from Bayley and Tiffy. All of that starts to add up.

Decent show, but missing a lot of the recent stories.