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[Kevin_79]

Maybe they dont want him on tv because its kinda pointless as the smackdown ppv is only in may and its the middle of april. Plus, they might want to keep him off tv for a while so no one sees him with his hair still short and still bad ass looking. They want his hair grown out before we see him.

Ah makes sense...

 

Any changes in look? Like costume or like enterance? Or is it just about the same.

Spoilers were vague, just said that his entrance was PPV calibur.

[menace2sobriety]

Maybe they dont want him on tv because its kinda pointless as the smackdown ppv is only in may and its the middle of april. Plus, they might want to keep him off tv for a while so no one sees him with his hair still short and still bad ass looking. They want his hair grown out before we see him.

Ah makes sense...

 

Any changes in look? Like costume or like enterance? Or is it just about the same.

They would probably mention it if anything significant changes, as people are dying for it.

[Kevin_79]

all of the wrestling sites are reporting that Austin and McMahon are having troubles on negotiating a contract for the future. Which give the reason why he hasnt been on WWE tv too much. Its believable....but...still cant figure out of its true. Opinions?

[{Matty}{Vice}]

Well, the thing with the vote is pretty darn obvious as they have built a story line with him, it would of still been nice for cena to win tho and become the number 1 contender

[leper73]

The way I hear it, they want to save Taker for special occasions, as that would get more of a crowd reaction.

[LordDiablo]

Holy sh*t, I officially love Bradshaw's new get-up. His awesome new insights about lazy Mexicans and such is a good way to gain heel heat.

[Kevin_79]

Holy sh*t, I officially love Bradshaw's new get-up. His awesome new insights about lazy Mexicans and such is a good way to gain heel heat.

Yea, Bradshaw's character is great. But I still dont think he deserves a title shot so damn soon...its just...so shocking. A month ago he drinking beer with a black guy saying damn. Now he's a rich texan getting a title shot.

 

Anyways, I didnt get to see Smackdown as I was watching the leafs game. Which was bullsh*t....

[menace2sobriety]

Well, the thing with the vote is pretty darn obvious as they have built a story line with him, it would of still been nice for cena to win tho and become the number 1 contender

No, that would be dumb.

 

"Hey lets give one guy everything cuz people like him!"

 

NO...how about that bastard starts by defending his title once in awhile

 

 

 

One thing upsetting me recently is the defense of the sub titles...like, they have two huge awesome names on the US and IC titles, yet they have each defended once on tv against no challenge, challengers and people you knew werent gonna win.

 

These are the titles that are supposed to be defended every week in the undercard of shows, like Bret used to do....BRING SOME f*ckING DIGNITY BACK TO THE TITLES!!

 

..or f*cking strip cena of his....at least Orton has a couple good matches coming up....i think foley has an excellent chance of winning ang dropping it.

[leper73]

I agree, these secondary titles are essential for pushing those who aren't quite up to the top level yet. But you can't blame Cena for not defending, you have to blame the bookers. The U.S. Title has been neglected ever since it was introduced. Cena's not sitting on it any more than Show was (Eddie did defend it pretty regularly when he had it). Now that Smackdown is loaded with talent with Show, RVD, Dupree, Haas, Booker, etc, the midcard will probably (hopefully) receive more attention. This has been a problem that has plagued Smackdown pretty much since the roster split, but now with the rosters shaken up, it might be remedied.

[Kevin_79]

Believe it or not...I want Orton to drop the title. He just...isnt defending it at all. So, either he needs to beat Foley and drop it the next day, or drop it to Foley for him to hand it to someone else. I could see that happening.

[menace2sobriety]

Smackdown was pretty good....a nice solid quick match by Chavo/Knoble was my fav.

 

But of course they will be angry at not up to par ratings, yet they keep the most exciting part of the show off tv for the third or fourth straight week..

[Matt.]

I'm guessing that they're just rethinking this whole 'Taker angle. Some changes need to be made to his character and/or appearance, and rather than have these changes evolve over time on TV, they'll just keep him off while he.. adapts.

 

It could work.

[Kevin_79]

Even thought he still looks like the bad ass....I still want to see him on TV. But he just destroys everyone which doesnt make a good wrestling match as you always know who's gonna win.

[LordDiablo]

Even thought he still looks like the bad ass....I still want to see him on TV. But he just destroys everyone which doesnt make a good wrestling match as you always know who's gonna win.

Ya, if Smackdown had some more big name guys open, 'Taker would probably be on more. Angle's injured, Guerrero is going at it with Bradshaw. Pfft. All the rest aren't that big name. Like, who want's to see Taker versus Jamie Noble?

[Kevin_79]

Taker vs Booker was going to be a feud. There was a hint to it in the spoilers too as he destroys booker after the show.

 

But Smackdown neeeds more star power. They lost so much, Lesnar and Angle is already too much to lose. I say push Show to get the title, there's a good champion. Then make him feud with Taker. He's the only guy that stands a chance against the deadman as he's bigger than him.

[Wolfwood]

Raw was very good last week and I am looking forward to tonight's. The Wrestling Channel has had some good stuff as of late, I was this Japan Promotion and it had Jodie Launer (Chyna) and Hulk Hogan on, so that was cool.

 

Shame to see Terri Runnels and O' Haire leave the WWE.

[Matt.]

Nah, not really.

 

 

And I totally agree with the point about SD! not having enough star power. Either people need to be pushed, or people need more air time. I'd say some trades maybe, but that's all done with.

[Phatgordo13]

Well SD! has Cena...and Taker. They got young guys like Orlando Jordan....Rennee Dupree....and Charlie Haas. I wouldnt mind to see a push for any of em really.

[{Matty}{Vice}]

Well SD! has Cena...and Taker. They got young guys like Orlando Jordan....Rennee Dupree....and Charlie Haas. I wouldnt mind to see a push for any of em really.

I have got to wait untill saturday to see SD in the Uk

[Kevin_79]

Orlando Jordan? pfft. They should release his pansy ass that guy is a horrid wrestler. I'd like to see RVD go into the wwe title picture on smackdown though.

[Phatgordo13]

Orlando Jordan? pfft. They should release his pansy ass that guy is a horrid wrestler. I'd like to see RVD go into the wwe title picture on smackdown though.

I thought Orlando looked alright. I havnt seen him wrestle in awhile though...nor have i ever seen em take on someone descent. From what I have seen though I thought he looked good.

 

RVD needs to mix it up with some bigger talent. Enough tag team bull sh*t. He can really light up a crowd and that what they should do. High flying action for a title.

[LordDiablo]

 

Orlando Jordan? pfft. They should release his pansy ass that guy is a horrid wrestler. I'd like to see RVD go into the wwe title picture on smackdown though.

I thought Orlando looked alright. I havnt seen him wrestle in awhile though...nor have i ever seen em take on someone descent. From what I have seen though I thought he looked good.

 

RVD needs to mix it up with some bigger talent. Enough tag team bull sh*t. He can really light up a crowd and that what they should do. High flying action for a title.

Eddie is most likely going to be a long term champion. Were as I don't think he's going to have it as long as a guy like HHH, he'll have it for a decent amount of time. Next in line? The way it looks now, maybe Booker T.

 

But this isn't including 'Taker.

Edited April 10, 2004 by LordDiablo

[menace2sobriety]

Orlando Jordan? pfft. They should release his pansy ass that guy is a horrid wrestler. I'd like to see RVD go into the wwe title picture on smackdown though.

Yeah at least, im really hoping this match with Bookers ends all from them....which it wont but hey why go the good route..

[Wolfwood]

Well SD! has Cena...and Taker. They got young guys like Orlando Jordan....Rennee Dupree....and Charlie Haas. I wouldnt mind to see a push for any of em really.

I have got to wait untill saturday to see SD in the Uk

That really is annoying but it seems to go well with me as I can tape it and watch it in the weekend but I mainly get given the results, so thats a down side.

 

That reminds me, I have to go and see my taped Raw.

 

Boo @ Raw Magazine. It's gone up in price, therefore no SmackDown! Magazine.

 

[Matt.]

Just watched Smackdown!, had something to comment on, but I've forgotten already. What I can say though is that I'm really impressed with Bradshaw's character; it's working well for him in my opinion. He can pull it off.

 

And I'm glad that was the last of RVD and Booker teaming. It was what was holding them both back in the first place. I don't know if a push will come from this, but I don't think either man is ready for the WWE title. Not many are.

[LordDiablo]

Just watched Smackdown!, had something to comment on, but I've forgotten already. What I can say though is that I'm really impressed with Bradshaw's character; it's working well for him in my opinion. He can pull it off.

 

And I'm glad that was the last of RVD and Booker teaming. It was what was holding them both back in the first place. I don't know if a push will come from this, but I don't think either man is ready for the WWE title. Not many are.

I think they're going to push Booker for the championship. Van Dam will probably go in the U.S. Title running and that'll be that.

[Kevin_79]

Bradshaw is next in line for a title shot man...

 

Then either Booker or RVD. Hell you could even throw Cena in the mix. A year ago next Saturday, Cena faced Brock for the WWE Championship. Just a little info.

[menace2sobriety]

Bradshaw is next in line for a title shot man...

 

Then either Booker or RVD. Hell you could even throw Cena in the mix. A year ago next Saturday, Cena faced Brock for the WWE Championship. Just a little info.

Man, if Brock was still here, and was the Heel, and he fought the Cena of now....that would be a remarkably huge match.

 

But those werent the circumstances...and Cena got Whooped.

 

Did i mention i missed Brock

 

He was the only other superheel in the entire company...and he was getting better every week

 

Not to mention being the best f*cking wrestler to come around in f*cking years....amazing really.....goddamn i miss his tv time.

 

 

But yeah Cena is cleary the new Smackdown uber face in line....since he is doing such a brutal job of representation, id say its safe to say its only a matter of time before he is the champ, and rvd will probably be scooting around giving the us title an ok name.

[LordDiablo]

I know. Bradshaw's most likely going to lose and Booker T is going to end up taking it from Eddie.

 

My 2 cents.

[leper73]

Bradshaw does have the DiBiase act down perfect. The car-waxing was a page right out of Teddy's book. His segment on deporting Mexicans also harkens back to an angle when DiBiase was supposed to feud with Tito Santana, but was dropped when Money Inc. was put together.

 

RVD and Booker should have some ***** matches. Right after Rob won the IC title for the first time, they had a good one, though they were still trying to figure out chemistry. Now they should have it together a lot more, and as two of the top superstars in the company, should be an awesome combo.