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TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 9:39am On Apr 27, 2021

WWE RAW REVIEWS RECAPS AND REACTIONS

So! Raw.

Raw.

Alright, so I’ve said over and over for months this show is lazy and uninspired. That Vince McMahon is the end all be all and it doesn’t matter who does and doesn’t like his shows, because they’re really for him. That it won’t change until he’s gone.
None of that has changed. We just have to try and get past it somehow.
What I do? I see some good stuff and support people I care about. This is my outlet to tell you what I liked and didn’t like, and the comments section is for you to do the same. It feels... apathetic? Yeah.

USA Network, please drop the third hour of Raw.

We had to get there somehow
If you’ve watched one, you’ve watched them all.
Last week, Drew Mac asked for a 2 on 1 handicap match against T-BAR and MACE. The moment the former RETRIBUTION members had the advantage , Strowman ran down to make the save, and that led to a tag team match. That match ended in a ref stoppage with the heels as the winners.
This week, angered by not getting thanked for helping out, Strowman told McIntyre he was going out to the ring to have a 2 on 1 handicap match against T-BAR and MACE. The moment the former RETRIBUTION members had the advantage, McIntyre ran down to make the save, and that led to a tag team match. This match ended in a count out with the heels as the winners.
Only this time, Drew Mac clotheslined Strowman by accident, and T-BAR was able to get back into the ring before said count out. And then Strowman attacked Drew.
Why can’t we all just get along?!?
McIntyre walked up to Adam Pearce and said he wanted a match with Strowman, and Pearce said he’d make it happen. Later, Strowman said he should sweeten the deal and if he should win, he should be added to the WrestleMania Backlash match between McIntyre and Lashley. And Pearce made that official, too.
In the main event, McIntyre went for the Claymore, and Strowman picked him up and power slammed him. MVP was at ring side telling McIntyre to put Strowman away to save the match for both him and Lashley at WrestleMania Backlash. Strowman did a top rope superplex and then Lashley and MVP saved McIntyre from the running powerslam.
McIntyre went for the Claymore and MACE and T-BAR distracted McIntyre and Strowman got his power slam for the win.
We got a replay of that, and then that was it. Neither Lashley, MVP, Drew, or Braun acknowledged what happened, and the show went off the air with Braun and Drew pointing at Lashley.
Uh.... why did they do that? Why would they bother? It would have made much more sense if they attacked both men and disrupted the match. Are they going to align with Strowman? Actually wouldn’t be a bad idea for all three men.
Let’s... let it play out?

She’s back
Last week, Charlotte Flair was suspended for attacking referee Eddie Orengo by Adam Pearce on Raw Talk. However, other official Sonya Deville decided to reverse that, and brought Flair back to the ring.
Flair apologized to management and Eddie, and Eddie accepted the apology saying he was at fault. Flair made him apologize to her and also hold the ropes open for them, and that was great.
In the back, Pearce was waiting for the two women and it’s clear now that there’s a riff between the two officials. I’m very intrigued to see where this goes.
Later, Deville walked up to Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke and said that Mandy was going to be Flair’s opponent. Continuity! That’s so welcome these days.
Rose had some good offense here, and took advantage of Flair’s new rivalry with Orengo to sneak a win, but Flair kicked out and gave her the Natural Selection.
I’m intrigued to see where the Charlotte and Sonya relationship goes, since Sonya took it upon herself to get Charlotte back. If she gets control of the show, maybe Charlotte becomes her handpicked champion? We know how that goes, and with this new iteration of Charlotte, I’m all for it.

R-K-Bro
There was a lot of good, and one bad part in particular about this.
Riddle was being interviewed backstage and said that he was “riding high” after his win last week, and Orton rolled up asking what planet Riddle was from? Of course, Riddle answered “I’m from Earth” and Orton immediately said “Shut up” hahahaha. Orton said if Riddle wants, he’ll give R-K-Bro a try out later, and Riddle was gleeful. This was a phenomenal interaction.
Riddle started their match with Cedric Alexander, and Riddle was trying to get feedback from Orton and Orton was trying to get him to focus. As Ced was taunting Orton, he was trying to hype up his partner to make a tag. Both heels worked Riddle’s leg and Riddle finally got an opening to tag Orton.
Awesome RKO by Orton to Alexander in mid air, and as he was setting up Benjamin for the DDT, Riddle wanted to tag in. Orton actually entertained it, and Riddle hit the Floating Bro to win. Orton didn’t attack him afterward, either. I actually want R-K-Bro.
The one bad part about all of this - why did Cedric and Shelton have to be the tag team to take the fall? They’ve been on a real losing streak since splitting with The Hurt Business, and that really sucks. They don’t deserve this.

The Rest
Get off the stage (Priest and New Day defeated Miz, Morrison, Elias, and Ryker)
Miz TV, the wonderful show that it is, saw the worst singers in the company start to do Hey Hey Hop Hop unplugged, and thank the heavens for Damian Priest and New Day. They brought tomatoes. They threw those tomatoes because I guess catering was going to throw them out? At one point in the match, Saxton told Graves that he wished he could wash his mouth out with soap. That’s the state of commentary these days. Priest went for his finisher but had to clothesline Elias instead. Miz made the save and he ate a Broken Arrow for his troubles. Kingston took out Elias so Woods could get the win for the group.

Carrillo’s revenge
Sheamus came out recapping last week and said he attacked Humberto Carrillo before the bell because Carrillo doesn’t deserve to be in the ring with him. Carrillo responded by getting beaten down, but blindsiding Sheamus and shooting himself out of the ring as if it were a cannon and he were a cannonball right at Sheamus, knocking him over the announce table. I’m all in on this.

This shit’s dumb (Ripley, Jax, and Baszler defeated Asuka, Lana, and Naomi)
The entire Raw women’s division, with the exception of Charlotte and Alexa, have been tied up in this silly storyline for months with a bunch of distractions and now... slipping. There are women involved here that deserve better.

We can’t blame Alexa Bliss for what happens next

Okay. Sure.

TV/Movies › Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by pu7pl3(m): 9:34am On Apr 27, 2021

phr0nesis:
Poor acting, terrible screenplay, dialogue was cliche. Those things you mentioned above is the only reasons it's getting an average rating from me. And you should know movies are all about storytelling irrespective of it's genre

To each his own sha...

TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 11:25pm On Apr 26, 2021

Moneyboyz:
Be careful before you start having nightmares.
Most of these movies are written under dark influence.
God forbid I see any horror/satanic motivated movies in my life again.

TV/Movies › Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by pu7pl3(m): 8:59pm On Apr 26, 2021

phr0nesis:
If we don't watch it for the story, what are we watching it for? If I only want to see brutalities and fatalities, I will play the game. Please stop creating excuses for mediocrity

There was nothing mediocre about that MK movie.. CGI was good, choreography was good, costumes were all good... watching MK for storyline is like watching 50 shades of grey for it's preaching

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: R36L Madrid - Most Successful & Greatest Champ15ns of Spain, Europe & W9rld by pu7pl3(m): 8:41pm On Apr 26, 2021

TheHulk616:
zidane was topping the top at the beginning of the season. And also did not lose to Atletico Madrid and Barcelona over 2 legs, but still zidane will not win la Liga.

So zidane is the biggest bottler of the season.

you be mumu...you're a mumu man

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TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 8:40pm On Apr 26, 2021

VerifiedStalin:
MCU is on another level... damn!

What is this?

TV/Movies › Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by pu7pl3(m): 8:32pm On Apr 26, 2021

webhead:
I don't watch wrestling much but.........

but what?

TV/Movies › Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by pu7pl3(m): 8:27pm On Apr 26, 2021

TheKingIsHere:
Dem suppose stretch you, Nani and hulk for ground, remove your shirts and call one aboki to give you guys 30 strokes of cane each

You don't watch MK for the story, you watch it for the fights, fatalities, brutalities and how similar it is to the games. For example, Sub zero did the ice clone move to evade the blow from Scorpion.

True fans of the MK game will understand what I'm talking about.

I don't know who in their right minds would be watching MK for the storytelling

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TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 9:30pm On Apr 25, 2021

cao:
John Carter.

Look, I'm ready to die on this hill - Disney did this film dirty! Folks that thought this film was a copy of Avatar, Star Wars etc were highly mistaken. The novel series that this film was based on is considered the father (abi na grandfather) of sci-fi. Ironically, all the films they kept mentioning were inspired by the books.

Barsoom and Jarsoom

TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 8:27pm On Apr 25, 2021

Calibrator:
Don't know why I find this hilarious

And today is Sunday o

TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 10:46am On Apr 25, 2021

Queenslander:
..

Nice one
[img]https://c./SM3ymCYOUaYAAAAM/meryl-streep-yes.gif[/img]

TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 10:41am On Apr 25, 2021

Queenslander:
The passion of the Christ. 2004

Drama/epic 2h7m

7.2/10

Jesus Christ, the savior of humanity, is betrayed by one of his disciples and captured by the Romans. Even during a torturous death. Jesus redeems souls and defects Satan's true purpose..

You no even fear God give am 10/10

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: R36L Madrid - Most Successful & Greatest Champ15ns of Spain, Europe & W9rld by pu7pl3(m): 7:55am On Apr 25, 2021

jpmoriarti:
Betis deserved the point. They were very very solid. They had good moments themselves. It was a thoroughly enjoyable tactical game.

It will be quite poetic should this game turn out to be very decisive in the title race. The much maligned Pelegrini coming back to ensure Madrid didnt win the title.

And I don't know why rain just keep calling in Valdebebas, not even light drizzles but torrential downpours...na wa o

If it was in Nigeria there would be people that can hold the rain till after the game

TV/Movies › Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by pu7pl3(m): 9:56pm On Apr 24, 2021

abduleez1:
See weyrey. That useless mofø na im you dey love.
Mtchew. . nonsense and ingredients.

Every real wrestling fan loves the Miz and every body that reads my WWE thread knows I've never been shy about calling him my best wrestler..

He is too good

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: R36L Madrid - Most Successful & Greatest Champ15ns of Spain, Europe & W9rld by pu7pl3(m): 9:54pm On Apr 24, 2021

Disappointing draw...feels like a loss

Game was literally there for the taking... everyone was just off

TV/Movies › Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by pu7pl3(m): 8:56pm On Apr 24, 2021

TheHulk616:

An insult to undefeated undertaker and RKO

Lol, they are all my guys bit I have more love for The Miz

TV/Movies › Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by pu7pl3(m): 8:55pm On Apr 24, 2021

TheHulk616:
what a disappointment
You should be ashamed of yourself

I'm ashamed

TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 8:49pm On Apr 24, 2021

Biglittlelois:
How?

I don't have strength to explain

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: R36L Madrid - Most Successful & Greatest Champ15ns of Spain, Europe & W9rld by pu7pl3(m): 8:48pm On Apr 24, 2021

Tbh Rodrygo has been disappointing

TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 7:37pm On Apr 24, 2021

Biglittlelois:
Monster Hunter has a sequel? Didn't know that,

This one came out last year or so, and yes I loved it.

I'm sorry ma but you are confused

TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 7:37pm On Apr 24, 2021

Nhe Zha reborn - 2/10

Omo I don't know what these guys are doing o...just good graphics and inshallah

TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 7:36pm On Apr 24, 2021

Froshloaded:
I will rate the movie 6/10

It didn't do enough to earn a 6 from me...I can't even see myself trying to rewatch that shit

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: R36L Madrid - Most Successful & Greatest Champ15ns of Spain, Europe & W9rld by pu7pl3(m): 7:34pm On Apr 24, 2021

Nacho playing left back, Vinny finally resting

TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 7:33pm On Apr 24, 2021

chrisooblog:
just want to commend and thank you for the consistent updates.

not a regular on this page but an old wrestling fan. keep up the great work

Thanks...

TV/Movies › Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by pu7pl3(m): 7:32pm On Apr 24, 2021

TheKingIsHere:
The Miz is already hyping MK movie.

Let's go!!!

He would play it to perfection tbh

My best wrestler

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TV/Movies › Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by pu7pl3(m): 7:31pm On Apr 24, 2021

TheKingIsHere:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Flash

Can't believe I don't know this guy

I have failed DC and this City

TV/Movies › Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by pu7pl3(m): 3:53pm On Apr 24, 2021

Nickshrapnel:
Black flash as bad guy not Flash

Who is Black Flash?

TV/Movies › Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by pu7pl3(m): 12:34pm On Apr 24, 2021

Nickshrapnel:
They are not going full flashpoint storyline, so Aquaman is out of it. I also think there would be numerous baddie, the previous script had black flash as the bad guy.

If flash was the bad guy them who is the good guy?

TV/Movies › Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by pu7pl3(m): 10:57am On Apr 24, 2021

Nickshrapnel:
Who do you guys think will be the villain of The Flash movie?

Since it's Flashpoint they should follow the animations and make Aquaman the bad guy...but they don't have the balls for that so maybe they would introduce the Time-Jerker from Henry danger

Or Eobard

On a more serious note tho I think there would be numerous bad guys, maybe Thomas Wayne too or perhaps that's the role Keaton really signed up for

TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 10:48am On Apr 24, 2021

MJBOLT:
my man

I also liked this reference, his abcense in the movie was too obvious

TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 8:44am On Apr 24, 2021

WWE SMACKDOWN REVIEWS RECAPS AND REACTIONS

Swerve
WWE did an interesting thing where Cesaro was given a singles victory over Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 37 and that was used as a catalyst to kick off a main event run. They didn’t really build up to this at all, with it seemingly coming out of nowhere, but it’s still driven by years and years of fans having lobbied for him to be pushed beyond the mid-card he’s been stuck in for what feels like forever.
Of late, we’ve heard stories that Daniel Bryan, another guy who struggled to get to the main event title picture, before a big breakthrough in 2014, has been doing his own lobbying for Cesaro behind-the-scenes. Here, Bryan took that lobbying to television, doing his best Paul Heyman going full advocate for the Swiss Superman.
Bryan put over how Cesaro deserves the shot, how Reigns is afraid of losing to Cesaro, and how he knows he can’t win against him. He did this after they worked a tag team match against Seth Rollins and Jey Uso, one they were victorious in, and Cesaro treated Uso like a rag doll to be tossed around and upside down.
It built to a main event segment that saw Cesaro demand an answer from Reigns and immediately get put in his place. He was shouted down, dismissed, and instantly put on the back burner in favor of Reigns challenging Bryan to a match for the title next week, with Bryan’s SmackDown residency on the line.
It’s equal parts compelling and hilarious, compelling because there’s certainly intrigue in how they’ll handle Bryan from here and hilarious because it’s indicative of the broader treatment of Cesaro. Reigns dismissed him to such a degree I found it hard to take him as seriously as Bryan was demanding we should. Then Cesaro was encouraging Bryan to accept the challenge!
Sure, this could simply be delaying Cesaro’s main event run but WWE would do better to make up its mind on giving him the push and committing to it. Don’t have Bryan tell me how great and worthy he is and then in the tag match they’re in together, have Bryan be the guy scoring the pin. Don’t have him push for Cesaro to get the title shot the entire night just to then take it himself. It doesn’t matter if you tell me he’s worthy, if I see every action betray those words, I’m going to believe he’s the second-rate wrestler you continue to present him as.
But, hey, there’s probably another good PPV match against Rollins coming. So at least there’s that.

All the rest
Intercontinental title scene: I liked that WWE gave Kevin Owens an impromptu title shot on this show over Big E. Sure, he didn’t win and his issues with Sami Zayn were continued while Apollo Crews was attacked by Big E to keep their feud going, but there was a brief interaction between Owens and Big E backstage that created some electricity and it deepened the pool of contenders for the title. That’s four super talented wrestlers all in the same vicinity with a lot of good matches to be had among them.

Reginald returns: It took exactly zero shows for Reginald to be a distraction that caused issue for the women’s tag team champions and cost them yet another singles victory. This time it was Nia Jax losing to Tamina Snuka. There’s no shot this isn’t leading to a breakup and it’s long overdue. Natalya and Tamina will do just fine as transitional champions.

Top contender Bayley: Sasha Banks wasn’t on this show, and it’s strange just how little follow up there’s been to that historic match with Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 37. In fact, Bayley is stepping right in and getting the next crack at the SmackDown women’s championship. They didn’t even give them a segment in the ring on this show, instead enlisting Montez Ford to snitch on Bayley talking trash and Belair showing up confront her over it. Babyface Bayley briefly returned to say a bunch of nice things but SWERVE, she didn’t actually mean it hahahahahaha. I say “hahahahahaha” because that’s what Bayley did to end the segment. This isn’t good so far.

The new Aleister Black: He told a story about slaying a dragon and how we’re all a bunch of liars who suck and should be scorched from the Earth. I don’t really get what the idea is here, but I don’t think I’m supposed to just yet. I’ll wait for Chapter 2, and 3, and maybe even 4 before making any judgments here.

The Mysterios: Rey and Dominik are actually a pretty fun tag team! I wouldn’t mind watching the two of them continue to have these fun matches en route to a run with the titles. It’s an easy, feel good story that WWE really can’t mess up.

This show was largely about establishing a guy who ended up not getting the thing he was supposed to be getting established for. A weird one.

Grade: C+

TV/Movies › Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by pu7pl3(m): 8:27am On Apr 24, 2021

abduleez1:
Na so e suppose dey flow.

is that Crystal Palace I see there?

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