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Kirbs rambles about the 2/24 Raw

Post by kirbs2002 » Mar 4th, '14, 14:41

Hey, why not? I haven't reviewed anything in a good long while.

Hogan Promo -- C+

Shilling the WWE Network and announcing himself as the host of WM XXX. Nothing particularly interesting.

Alberto Del Rio vs. Batista -- C

Nothing particularly exciting happened here during the match, except at the end... "[Batista is] the longest reigning WWE champion". Bruno Sammartino? Hulk Hogan? BOB BACKLUND? Yeah, f- those guys *eyeroll*... Even if the WM main event isn't the title bout, it still shouldn't be heel vs. heel. Here's hoping they at least shoehorn in a deserving babyface.

Big E vs. Cesaro (non-title match) -- A-

Really good! I was getting really into this, the finish seems like a cop-out, but looks like it's going towards a breakup so it doesn't seem without purpose... I especially liked Cesaro's Airplane Spin and Windmill Backbreaker... I found myself laughing at the exchanges between the announcers.

John Cena calls out Bray Wyatt -- B

Wyatt really sells himself well as being borderline psychopathic. I like it... I agree with Lawler, what was Cena thinking calling these guys out. Definitely a "More guts than brains" move. On a slightly unrelated note; I don't know why, but I smile when a heel actually gets a booing reception.

Christian vs. Sheamus -- B

I popped for Sheamus. Some things never change, huh? :) ... Good show of power by Sheamus... "Canadian color"? WTF? XD ... Awesome counter for the finish...

Daniel Bryan vs. Kane -- B+

It's really weird for me seeing Kane with a buzz cut... I have to say that JBL makes a good heel announcer. Reminiscent of Lawler in his earlier days... Why do I pop for the heel undoing the face's bandages?...

Summer Rae vs. Emma -- D-

Remember what I said about some things never changing? Yeah, a dull Divas match. There's a shocker... "Two car wrecks in one garage." Got that right...

New Age Outlaws vs. The Usos -- F

Geez those guys look old... What the? It's over just like that? Stinks like my 3-day unwashed undies, but that's neither here nor there...

Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt -- B

For some reason, I like it when a guy enters through the crowd... Whoo, I'm almost getting chills from Wyatt's entrance. That's good stuff... Really liking this slow start for some reason... I keep thinking that rocking chair is going to come into play... I like the tension from the slow pace... Indecisive finish. Should lead to something good...

Block, er BROCK, Lesnar segment. -- A-

"He only works short bursts solely for the money, but he DESERVES the title" Words of wisdom from Block, I mean BROCK, Lesnar's agent. Nothing against Paul, though. He's a good manager... Ohhhh SH*T!!! YESYESYESYES!!!... I'm like a kid with a $20 in a candy shop here!... Even at 24, Taker's entrance still gives me chills... I love Undertaker, can't you tell? :D ... There you have it! The Undertaker vs. Block, BROCK Lesnar for Wrestlemania 30

Overall, with my biases considered, I give this show a solid B. Good show here.
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Re: Kirbs rambles about the 2/24 Raw

Post by Big Red Machine » Mar 4th, '14, 16:13

Summer Rae's not a great worker, but her personality is fantastic. You should watch her NXT feud against Emma or any time she is on the outside during a Fandango match.
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Re: Kirbs rambles about the 2/24 Raw

Post by kirbs2002 » Mar 4th, '14, 16:16

Big Red Machine wrote:Summer Rae's not a great worker, but her personality is fantastic. You should watch her NXT feud against Emma or any time she is on the outside during a Fandango match.
This is what happens when I don't watch enough to have context :P
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Re: Kirbs rambles about the 2/24 Raw

Post by Big Red Machine » Mar 4th, '14, 16:41

kirbs2002 wrote:
Big Red Machine wrote:Summer Rae's not a great worker, but her personality is fantastic. You should watch her NXT feud against Emma or any time she is on the outside during a Fandango match.
This is what happens when I don't watch enough to have context :P
Seriously. Go watch their NXT stuff. It's fantastically fun and great at the same time.
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