The (2024) Pro Wrestling Thread: NWA/NJPW/AEW/ROH/WWE/Impact/Indies

[PandaPawPaw]

[laagi]

Watched the main event of the first night and honestly wasn't impressed at all. Some good moves here and there but that's it.

When did Wrestling become so static? If I want to watch a bunch of oiled up guys strutting around I might as well attend a bodybuilding competition. Also the entire Rhodes mama drama is cringe af.

Worst of all I thought the crowd turned the entire thing into a snooze fest. At times I felt like I was watching a funeral. I mean there was ZERO energy. But yeah that's what happens if everyone is busy capturing "history" on their phones. Barely any interaction between performers and fans

The final insult was the annoying commentary that was desperately trying to sell this as "the greatest event"! Nope not in a long shot. I'm not gonna even go into the advertisement for "Prime"... WTF!

Sorry but if this is what the WWE has to offer I'm out. I'll watch Sunday's main event and I'm done. Kudos to The Rock for getting (briefly) back in the ring. Lord knows he doesn't have to but I'm sure a hefty paycheck says otherwise.

[SunChien]

Glad to see Roman finally lose the title in person, crowd in Philly was hot.

Same for Damien Priest winning the World Title on Raw, wonder what happens next with the Judgment Day.

I knew the main event would be a huge cluster but I enjoyed it.

Night 2 was much better than Night 1 IMO.

Surprised they didn't announce the site of WM41, maybe tonight?

[PandaPawPaw]

4 minutes ago, SunChien said:

Glad to see Roman finally lose the title in person, crowd in Philly was hot.

Same for Damien Priest winning the World Title on Raw, wonder what happens next with the Judgment Day.

I knew the main event would be a huge cluster but I enjoyed it.

Night 2 was much better than Night 1 IMO.

Surprised they didn't announce the site of WM41, maybe tonight?

Glad you enjoyed it @SunChien!

I hear it was colder on night one than two?

7 minutes ago, laagi said:

Worst of all I thought the crowd turned the entire thing into a snooze fest. At times I felt like I was watching a funeral. I mean there was ZERO energy. But yeah that's what happens if everyone is busy capturing "history" on their phones. Barely any interaction between performers and fans

I read it was quite cold which is why they were so quiet. Dunno if that's true or not. Yeah the phone thing is weird.

"I'M THE FINAL BOOOOOSSSS!"

[laagi]

12 hours ago, PandaPawPaw said:

Glad you enjoyed it @SunChien!

I hear it was colder on night one than two?

I read it was quite cold which is why they were so quiet. Dunno if that's true or not. Yeah the phone thing is weird.

"I'M THE FINAL BOOOOOSSSS!"

At least I got to watch these two go at it

[PandaPawPaw]

4 hours ago, laagi said:

At least I got to watch these two go at it

He reminds me of All Might from My Hero Academia for some reason.

During Promos/PR work.

WM Time.

Retired:

Edited April 9 by PandaPawPaw

[PandaPawPaw]

Also I have no idea why Mark Henry is so mad about nothing.

Edited April 9 by PandaPawPaw

[laagi]

Sunday > Saturday no doubt!

Main Event was pretty good. Crowd had definitely more energy, even the match itself felt different! The phoned-in cameos were nice but other than a brief gimmick didn't really serve any purpose other than distraction... I guess.

It's crazy how dependent the WWE still is on some of the biggest names it produced. I mean some of these guys are almost in their 50's and 60's! BTW, did anyone else notice the balding on Cena's head or is that from a previous injury or something?

Also the more I think about it, almost seemed like they tried to turn the Main Event into a chapter of the Multiverse.

Last but not least can somebody please explain to me what business that douche Logan Paul and his shitty drink have with the WWE!? Stuff like that seriously pisses me off and I won't support it, period.

[laagi]

LOL this made me laugh... guess we all start somewhere!?

BTW, what are ticket prices for a prime event in the US? Nearest for me would be Germany and I almost fell off my chair when looking at the official Ticketmaster website... Ringside goes for as much as $2k! a pop. I mean who the fuck can afford this?

Edited April 9 by laagi

[PandaPawPaw]

10 minutes ago, laagi said:

LOL this made me laugh... guess we all start somewhere!?

BTW, what are ticket prices for a prime event in the US? Nearest for me would be Germany and I almost fell off my chair when looking at the official Ticketmaster website... Ringside goes for as much as $2k! a pop. I mean who the fuck can afford this?

2K is nothing. Just sell a kidney or something or become Samoan.

[SunChien]

18 hours ago, PandaPawPaw said:

Glad you enjoyed it @SunChien!

I hear it was colder on night one than two?

I read it was quite cold which is why they were so quiet. Dunno if that's true or not. Yeah the phone thing is weird.

"I'M THE FINAL BOOOOOSSSS!"

I had money for one night, so I went with Night 2 of Mania as I wanted to see Cody win the big one in person.

Philly was a lot colder on Night 1 than Night 2.

Had a great time meeting other fans who were just as hyped for the show as I was.  

I wonder where they go next year as they still haven't announced it as of today.

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[PandaPawPaw]

The WWE new sig is great!

COME BACK SOON FINAL BOSS!

[PandaPawPaw]

Bwahahahahahahahahahahah!

So it happened as Punk said it did! LOL! TK is a little bitch quite frankly. Feared for his life LOL!

AEW look even worse now!

Also:

If they need some help shovelling then I know just the guy -

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[PandaPawPaw]

I have no idea why AEW showed it. It doesn't benefit them at all apart from being a laughing stock.

[PandaPawPaw]

So Punk still was the highest draw on the whole show.

Oh god I'm becoming a ratings panda! NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[PandaPawPaw]

@laagi Cena's final form is complete!

Also I don't remember this at all!

The fuck!?

[SunChien]

On 4/11/2024 at 3:33 PM, PandaPawPaw said:

I have no idea why AEW showed it. It doesn't benefit them at all apart from being a laughing stock.

It was stupid for them to show it as it didn't serve any purpose.

It even got some CM Punk chants from the crowd lol.

It felt like something WCW would do in 2000 as a desperate ratings ploy.

 

[PandaPawPaw]

11 hours ago, SunChien said:

It was stupid for them to show it as it didn't serve any purpose.

It even got some CM Punk chants from the crowd lol.

It felt like something WCW would do in 2000 as a desperate ratings ploy.

 

My fave version of events so far...................

[PandaPawPaw]

Also RIP Akebono. Here's one of the more stranger Muta storylines featuring Akebono as an egg baby.

The Strange Pro Wrestling History Of The Great Muta And His Sumo-Sized Egg Baby

[OpiumKungFuCracker]

 

 

[PandaPawPaw]

[PandaPawPaw]

I like Tama but I think him alone isn't enough. 4 or 5 years ago I would of liked it but I'm not particularly fussed now.

If they can get Tanga Loa then that'd be awesome! GOD in WWE would be a great/better replacement for the Usos too.

I don't buy Solo as a leader. He's really meh and when Jacob Fatu arrives, he'll look worse!

[SunChien]

I think it will come out eventually that this was under Rock's orders and this will start the build to Mania next year with Rock vs. Roman.

I read earlier that Rhea Ripley is injured and may have to forfeit the Womens' Title.  It would suck but if they can use it as heel heat for Liv Morgan then it can work out.

[PandaPawPaw]

Some of those if not all sound brutal!

[PandaPawPaw]

Da fuk is this nonsense! They do know wrestling is scripted don't they?

I like Nyla and she has had good matches.