Soooo what do you all want to talk about?

[Badger]

Given Rajah’s is currently cooked and lots going on in WWE, figured I might as well
get the ball rolling on current WWE goings on . This is like the “Ramble/VIP thread” on Rajah but can work onto individual threads from there. Stuff like:

- Why is Seth Rollins’ stable not got a new name yet? Maybe the vision could be good??
- Smackdown tag division is fucking ace! Raw’s is not.
- R-Truth is a national treasure as always! Though Cena had to cheat to beat him whether as Cobb didn’t.
- Will Cena turn good in the end?
- PLE prices are way too fucking expensive and over-advertised. Wrestling quality as high as ever though.
- Ava stillll sucks as NXT GM. Her daddy got her the job and totally fucked the Cena/Cody storyline and ensuing Cena heel turn. Plus she has a weird smile.
- Is Johnny Ace/John Laurinitis giving evidence against Vince to fight for people power because he has a guilty conscience or purely just doing this to save his own skin and has no remorse.
- Need Bianca to turn already.

Anyway this will do for now.

 

[Badger]

Oh and congratulations to our new mod @Jarrod1983

Hopefully predictions can carry on in a new thread til Rajah remembers/cares to get a new light bulb.

 

[Badger]

Now Truth is leaving.

 

[3puppies]

I will most certainly miss R-Truth. If it was part of the plan to have him go out with a main event feature on a PLE, good for him. I don't mind him putting over JC on the way out, as that's part of the business. Who will be the longest tenured vet if he's really gone? Nattie? The Miz, Rey, and Randy Orton have all been around quite a while.

It sure looks like they are testing moving the Miz into a manager's role, so it seems likely he's going to be there the longest, if he wants to be.

 

[MTR]

Not happy about Truth leaving. I like Carlito and the part he plays with Judgement Day but they are not really using him beyond that so not as upset. Truth is just awesome and they use him all the time. Just so sad to see him go.

 

[Badger]

Sarah Logan has gone up to Valhalla.

Got to be honest there, kinda forgot she was still employed.

Hopefully the crowd show there support for Truth tonight!

 

[Jarrod1983]

I'll get things going tonight for predictions. Had a super busy day yesterday.

If anyone has mth Melly NWOs and all the rest info to invite them somehow that would be great!

 

[3puppies]

I want to make predictions as i have time to kill while laying in a hospital bed.

 

[Jarrod1983]

I made the thread.

 

[VHS]

First post here, thx for the heads up, PsychoSoldier. I certainly hope the Rajah forum comes back, but if not... I'm still happy to have a place to interact w y'all.

I say bring Truth back at The Royal Rumble, he wins and then main event Wrestlemania. Fuck it all, do it.

 

[Badger]

So “R-Truth” was released but Killings is back and they conveniently had merchandise!

Master stroke and well done WWE!

 

[VHS]

The grifters are eating their hats right now lol

 

[3puppies]

I've been in the hospital, I found out I have kidney cancer. I am out now, but it will be a month or more before I can be seen.

I missed that DirtyDomDom's IC title defense was added late. I expected Becky to win because these two really bring out the best in each other, and this was really entertaining. I loved the post-match stuff. I also thought they'd give LA Knight the briefcase, as it seemed too obvious to give it to Seth. Jacob Fatu's turn was a surprise as it wasn't even in a match he was in. But R-Truth's return was the happiest I have been in a while.

 

[MTR]

Oh no man. Did they catch it early?

 

[Jarrod1983]

3puppies the best thoughts and well wishes for you.

 

[Mazer]

Best thoughts pups.

 

[Mazer]

With two heels winning, and both of them already hovering the title, I think we've got a clear direction for the Summer.

For one, I'd get the title off Tiffy sooner. This is her first reign, and she's still fairly green. I don't know that she needs the exposure of a long first run as a face. I think there is value to Tiff sharpening her face character, and that's going to be easier done in an underdog role. There's no reason she can't reset for a little and then re-pursue the championship down the road.

Meanwhile, three's enough buzz around Naomi that you can talk the title in multiple interesting ways.

 

[VHS]

I've been in the hospital, I found out I have kidney cancer. I am out now, but it will be a month or more before I can be seen.

I missed that DirtyDomDom's IC title defense was added late. I expected Becky to win because these two really bring out the best in each other, and this was really entertaining. I loved the post-match stuff. I also thought they'd give LA Knight the briefcase, as it seemed too obvious to give it to Seth. Jacob Fatu's turn was a surprise as it wasn't even in a match he was in. But R-Truth's return was the happiest I have been in a while.

Bro, I certainly hope it was caught early. Wish you well

 

[Badger]

Wishing you the best 3pups and hoping they caught it and early enough.

Anyway yeah Jey losing the title back to Gunther already is a bit of a shocker. Wonder if he’s been working hurt, might explain the rib injury angle they’ve been pulling. Or perhaps they’re putting him in the Bloodline feud again.

Truth cutting his locks off to transform into Killings was definitely a holy shit moment!

 

[Mazer]

Strong Raw last night.

I did not see the GUNTHER move coming. They have my attention.

 

[CWE]

Would ya'll have seen it coming if you could see the future?

The Usos reunite s a team and face

Spoiler: Who?

The New Day

 

[Mazer]

One more epic rap battle

 

[Mazer]

This one won't reference Paige though

 

[3puppies]

Bro, I certainly hope it was caught early. Wish you well

Thanks. I am learning as much as I can about this, so I can be my own best advocate. From what I have read on the lab reports, it is a 5.8 cm mass on one kidney that does not show evidence of metastasis yet. Generally if it is < 2 cm they will do a needle biopsy to test for cancer, but > 3 cm they will remove it anyway. But < 7 cm is considered stage 1 unless it is attached to a vein, which would make it stage 2. So there's still a decent chance it has been caught early enough. I am not sure what other tests may be needed, or how much if not all of that kidney will have to be removed, or what other bullshit I will have to endure before recovery can start, etc. On the bright side, it does explain the incredible fatigue I have been dealing with for the past six months or so. I am doing my best to try to stay positive.

Killings cutting his dreadlocks off was a shocker. Dude was already a surefire Hall of Famer, but I struggle to recall anybody else ever making such a drastic character change without attacking another person nor being attacked, nor changing heel/face status. Maybe Mick Foley. This was done well, and added much more intrigue to his character. The merch changes had hinted that Truth was gone and Ron Killings was coming and was looking forward to a serious character, but execution is critical and this was outstanding. Ron Killings always commits. Best character changeup since Bayley ditched her side ponytail and sliced the inflatable wacky waving tube guys with her samurai (but she turned heel at the time). I doubt Killings is turning heel on the crowd after we brought him back.

I hope Jey is okay. I am glad he had his run at the top. I don't know what's next for him but hope he isn't forgotten. On the other hand, GUNTHER is really awesome. I like how GUNTHER didn't trash Jey post match - on the other hand, he gave him props. He kind of did the same with McAfee, showing they've earned his respect. I don't see Jey reuniting with Jimmy, as Cody still has nothing to do for a while. I could see Cody and Jey taking on the New Day at SummerSlam. Yeet.

Why does CM Punk deserve a shot at Cena's title, when he's lost at Mania, lost his MITB qualifier, and lost his tag match at SNME? WWE logic, I guess. Since Cena can count his remaining appearances on his fingers and toes, I will look forward to these 2 veterans putting on a show to remind us that the story matters more than the high spots.

I like the Roxanne Perez / Liv storyline.

Nikki Bella backstage runs into everyone but John Cena. If Vince was still running the show, you just know he wouldn't resist showing some awkward interaction. Rumors abound about Brie returning so they can get the ladies tag belts, that didn't exist back in their run.

Becky's cocky promo led to Bayley's return, but it makes bird lady Lyra look like chopped liver.

I am happy with Zayn advancing to KOTR, and even happier about the prospect of him winning and getting a title shot at GUNTHER.

 

[MTR]

Looks like Hikuleo is finally going to show on Smackdown. Maybe. Who knows.

 

[CWE]

Pepperidge Farms knows...

 

[Mazer]

Pepperidge Farms remembers.

The Shadow knows.

 

[Badger]

@3puppies This is a different form of cancer than I went through but in a nutshell, I had to go through a CT scan before deciding on if chemotherapy was required then MRIs periodically after the chemo.

Purely basing this off my own experience, if you go for the chemo (if required), you’ll get checked every six months. If you don’t, you’ll have to go in more

From the measurements you’ve given, it does sound like they may have caught it early before going to stage 1 so yeah the early signs sound positive at first glance.

It will be a long long road but hope you get over it like I did.

 

[Badger]

Would ya'll have seen it coming if you could see the future?

The Usos reunite s a team and face

Spoiler: Who?

The New Day

Ehh I don’t mind Jimmy and Jey maybe reuniting now and again to tag for old time’s sake but it defeats the purpose of the Usos striking out on their own for singles gold.

I think we need a fresh new team to take out the New Day. Maybe an NXT team like Hank/Tank.

 

[CWE]

Ehh I don’t mind Jimmy and Jey maybe reuniting now and again to tag for old time’s sake but it defeats the purpose of the Usos striking out on their own for singles gold.

I think we need a fresh new team to take out the New Day. Maybe an NXT team like Hank/Tank.

When the team permanently again...remember where you heard it. I could even tell you who gets "traded" for the reunion to become reality.

 

[MTR]

Rick Boogs joins a couple OVW wrestlers and a couple AEW wrestlers as gladiators on the reboot that Miz will be hosting. I was a huge fan of American Gladiators and looking forward to see who this particular reboot does.

 

[MTR]

So they extended Omos' contract despite not using him and let Braun go and were going to let Truth go. What the fuck.

 

[Mazer]

I would imagine that Omos is not exactly on a high dollar contract. Almost like taking a flier with your seventh round draft pick

 

[MTR]

Yeah I am sure his contract was a lot less but still if you are not using him. That is way to save some money. When was the last time he was on tv? Like over a year ago. I mean I hate people to lose their jobs and all but just seems odd they extend him when they are not even using him.

 

[Badger]

When the team permanently again...remember where you heard it. I could even tell you who gets "traded" for the reunion to become reality.

I mean you could very well eventually be right, but Jimmy’s also got a thing going where he’s trying to succeed on his own like Jey so reuniting them on a permanent basis kinda defeats the whole purpose.

 

[CWE]

I mean you could very well eventually be right, but Jimmy’s also got a thing going where he’s trying to succeed on his own like Jey so reuniting them on a permanent basis kinda defeats the whole purpose.

Aledgedly...

 

[Mazer]

Jimmy still feels stuck in neutral. And he was sacrificed to build up Jey in the WM build-up.

 

[Badger]

Solo is trying to lure him back. It’s either gonna result in him going on a strong singles run himself or he aligns out of desperation.

Either way, the arc of the Usos teaming permanently destroys that arc. I mean it’s in Jey’s song “It’s just ME uce! Day-Oneishhh!!!”

Dethroning the New Day May create a good nostalgic moment but in the long run does nothing for any of the participants involved.