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TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 12:30pm On Jun 25, 2020

NXT results, recap & reactions
Retribution
This week’s main event almost felt like retribution.
Back at the back end of last year, when Keith Lee was at his hottest, he was in a #1 contenders triple threat match with Finn Bálor and Tommaso Ciampa. Lee didn’t just fail to win, but he took the pin. It felt like a shot to his moment at the time. Not one that would keep him down for long, but a speed bump to his ascension.
This week he found himself in a very similar situation. Substitute one former DIY member with another and it was the same match. Keith vs. Finn vs. Johnny Gargano. #1 contender to face Adam Cole for the NXT title.
But this time, there was no doubt it was Keith Lee’s time.
The theme of the match was Keith Lee’s dominance. It was by no means a squash of two men. Johnny and Finn both had their time to shine. But Lee was the focus. He was the one who theothers had to work (sometimes together) to get off his feet.
If there was any doubt they had that last match in mind, they even called back to the moment when Finn was setting up in the corner and Keith ominously rose up behind him. It was such a great moment last December. Why not give it to us again six months later.
Lee’s win was dominant, delivering the Big Bang Catastrophe to both men in very close succession in the end. It was a convincing win that left little doubt that Lee’s a main event man.
In two weeks, we’ll learn if Keith can take it all the way to the top. If this is any indication, it’s his time now more than ever.


Coming Around
When watching Damian Priest battle Cameron Grimes this week, something dawned on me. These are two guys who I just hadn’t been feeling in NXT. They were talented enough but just were not clicking. But then the last few weeks, they’ve started really growing on me.
For Grimes, he’s had more time on the microphone, in the ring and backstage/outside, that really sell how big of a douche this character is. I mean a mega douche right here. His ring work is good, but it needed that character work. He had been getting there with the live crowd, but the loss of that caused a bit of a regression because he had no one to play off. But with more backstage time, he got back on track.
With Priest, he is a rare example of someone actually falling up in a loss. He looked very good against Finn Bálor at In Your House. But the real important aspect was the change of character. He’s not the same man after that loss. If he were, that loss wouldn’t have the impact it currently does. He’s somewhat humbled and more focused.
Mixing these two together worked. Priest played up his injury from TakeOver and from a presumed Grimes attack from earlier in the day, allowing Cameron to focus on being the heel and exploiting his opponent’s weaknesses. It actually led to a win for Grimes, but that loss doesn’t feel like it diminishes Priest. The injuries protected him, as did the fact that Cameron isn’t one to lose a lot.


Robbie Rules
At this point, sign me up to be the president of the Robert Stone fan club.
This man is hilarious. His “Choo choos” when he told Rhea Ripley to hop on the Robert Stone train was one of my favorite moments of the night. He can get his ass kicked, come back for more, and be hilarious every time.
Aliyah is along for the ride and is rather entertaining in her role. Her match with Rhea Ripley was booked perfectly. There was never any doubt that Rhea is ten levels above her. Aliyah could try, Robbie could try to help her, but the Nightmare is just too dominant.
This story rides on next week as both Stone and Aliyah face Rhea. If she loses, she’s got to joint the Robert Stone Brand. High stakes!

Face Your Fears
Roderick Strong cannot get himself right after all that Dexter Lumis has done to him.
It seemed like he faced his fear when he got into the trunk of their car earlier in the night after a trip to the psychologist/Kyle O’Reilly. (Roddy only realizing at the very end that Kyle was the doc was probably the funniest moment of the bit grin grin grin grin..)
However, when Strong had to actually face Lumis later in the night, it was obviously he was nowhere close to conquering his fear. In fact, he ran into the plexiglass trying to escape into the crowd to get away from the menacing Lumis.
This ended in a count out as Roderick wouldn’t get back in the ring, but that won’t be an option next week. William Regal has ordered a strap match between these two men. Roddy better get himself right in the next week.
I’m really curious to where this is headed. It felt like the plan was to get to a Velveteen Dream & Dexter Lumis tag team. But with some more allegations coming out about Dream, that is probably off the table. Hopefully that doesn’t leave Dexter high and dry because he’s doing some really entertaining work right now.

Dominance
Raquel González is dominant.
Big Momma Cool teamed with her HBK in Dakota Kai to take on the KCs Express (Kayden Carter & Kacy Catanzaro). And Raquel dominated.
I appreciate how much they protect her size, especially in a match against two women who are much smaller in stature. González rarely left her feet while the KCs had to get creative to knock her off her game. (And they both looked very good doing so.) It’s a simple pattern, but it’s one that works.
Meanwhile, despite being the focus of the duo, Kai is the smaller talent who does the selling for the team. But she still makes sure to take advantage of her partner’s size to earn herself a submission win.
As these two click, Kai is calling out NXT Women’s Champion Io Shirai. Given the streak she’s been on since González joined her, she’s deserving of the opportunity and is my pick to win the fatal 4-way #1 contenders match next week.

All the Rest:
- Santos Escobar defeated Jake Atlas one on one. Joaquin Wilde & Raul Mendoza had a few moments of involvement, but they were not involved in the finish.

- Karrion Kross defeated big Bronson Reed. It wasn’t as much of a squash as I had anticipated. The Thicc Boi used his size to stagger Kross early. But Kross loved it and barreled back to tap Reed with the Kross Jacket.

- Tim Thatcher’s Thatch as Thatch Can lessons continued this week. This is a simple segment, showing Thatcher explain how holds work, how they can fell a bigger man and cause some real pain. It serves to demonstrate how dangerous Thatch can be in the ring. I’d hate to be one of those students though.

Outside the main event, there wasn’t too much of consequence this week. But even the less important stuff was entertaining.
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 7:43am On Jun 25, 2020
Sulele04:
guys pls how do you watch wwe, gotv doesnt show it on ss5 , they used to show it before until seria a returned, they didnt show raw on monday
You can download it...HDMP4MANIADOTCOM
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: R36L Madrid - Most Successful & Greatest Champ15ns of Spain, Europe & W9rld by pu7pl3(m): 11:06pm On Jun 24, 2020
obonujoker:
Honestly why is Ramos taking freekicks, when there is Bale on the pitch?? I thought it was Ronaldo holding Bale from shining?
You must have landed from another planet and just started recieving transmission from earth on your obscure gadgets that take long periods to decode earth language
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 11:03pm On Jun 24, 2020
DriggityDre:
Yeah, I get you.


Of course.
People are, but you don't see them often per se.

Although most Nigerian fans stopped following wrestling as the Attitude Era ended.. for obvious reasons (*cough* PG)

I only know a few people that watch wrestling matches now, most are ladies.

But this is the Undertaker. Many are fans of him, so I feel a lot of people would still watch from here.
that's good to know...I feel many people stopped watching cos they feel they have out grown it..that's the typical naija mentality "I'm too old to do this" I'm too old to watch that" "I don't have time for this and that anymore"

Same with cartoons too and other stuff
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: R36L Madrid - Most Successful & Greatest Champ15ns of Spain, Europe & W9rld by pu7pl3(m): 11:00pm On Jun 24, 2020
Kubo is a freaking baller geez...he should not be at Mallorca next season
Jokes Etc › Re: BankyGee's Funny Jokes And Riddles Thread by pu7pl3(m): 9:55pm On Jun 24, 2020
BankyGee:
RIDDLE ME THIS undecided undecided
Temper
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 9:54pm On Jun 24, 2020
DriggityDre:
Nah, not for me.
Could be your opinion tho.

It's mad o, but I just like the old one better.
lol, you asked me what I think grin grin that's what I think...

Didn't know many people (in Nigeria) were following "the last ride"
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 9:50pm On Jun 24, 2020
DriggityDre:
I prefer the Rock's old intro song.

That one that repeats "The Rock Says".

Pu7pl3, what'd ya think?
That one is nostalgic for sure but I prefer the new one with all the guitar reefs and scales cheesy cheesy...gives me goosebumps

But I see you on some nostalgic trip so il let you be wink
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: R36L Madrid - Most Successful & Greatest Champ15ns of Spain, Europe & W9rld by pu7pl3(m): 8:59pm On Jun 24, 2020
nonny1212:
Zidane o.. grin grin
Jesus Bruh grin grin grin I just got back home and checked the line up and I saw this grin grin grin this is bunkers tbh

Zidane is like a mad scientist..Zidane is Rick from Rick and Morty cos wtf is this grin grin

TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 7:20pm On Jun 24, 2020
2dice01:
For some weird reason I paused downloading this movie since lastweek

I will download it today
Where did you see the part 2 to download?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by pu7pl3(m): 3:55pm On Jun 24, 2020
jpmoriarti:
And you do?
yea..duh

Anybody who does knows he isn't average and Juve is about to cheat you guys
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 2:10pm On Jun 24, 2020
Corbin:
okk man

TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 2:00pm On Jun 24, 2020
Corbin:
grin angry grin
If you really think about it, it's further proof of how good she is at this Pro-wrestling stuff smiley smiley
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by pu7pl3(m): 1:56pm On Jun 24, 2020
jpmoriarti:
The only thing i see is that he is young. And so what? Average young player.
Lol, you obviously don't watch the boy
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 1:28pm On Jun 24, 2020
pu7pl3:
Finally watched NHE ZHA and it was dope.. actually made my eyes teary at the end and I loved how they were threatening the viewers not to leave cos there were post credit scenes grin grin grin

9.5/10

BankyGee thanks for this one wink cheesy
The part 2 was scheduled to be released this year but due to he COVID-19 pandemic it has been rescheduled without any release date given so just look out for it if you are interested

TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 1:22pm On Jun 24, 2020
Finally watched NHE ZHA and it was dope.. actually made my eyes teary at the end and I loved how they were threatening the viewers not to leave cos there were post credit scenes grin grin grin

9.5/10

BankyGee thanks for this one wink cheesy
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 1:19pm On Jun 24, 2020
Corbin:
Rousey called some of WWE's fans "f--king ungrateful" during the interview, and multiple WWE Superstars have responded negatively to her referring to pro wrestling as "fake fights."

While Rousey did have some negative things to say during the interview, she also praised WWE and noted that she enjoys the world of professional wrestling:

"I love the WWE. I had such a great time. I love all the girls in the locker room. Running out there and having fake fights for fun is just the best thing. I love choreography. I love acting. I love theater. Live theater and some of the last forms of live theater. But, I was doing basically part-time and I was away from home 200 days out of the year. And when I did get home, I was so sleep deprived cause you just don't have time to lay down."

Rousey didn't rule out a return to WWE at some point, but noted that she would only do a part-time schedule, which is when she blamed some fans for not appreciating her contributions:

"So it's just like ... what am I doing it for if I'm not being able to spend my time and energy on my family, but instead spending my time and my energy on a bunch of f--king ungrateful fans that don't even appreciate me? I love performing. I love the girls. I love being out there ... but, at the end of the day, I was just like, 'F--k these fans, dude.' My family loves me and they appreciate me and I want all my energy to go into them. So that was my decision at the end of the day. It's like, 'Hey girls. Love what you're doing. I'm gonna try and take all my momentum and push you guys as far as I can ... fly little birds, fly! I'm going f--king home!' And that was basically it."

WWE Superstars Alexa Bliss and Lana were among those who spoke out publicly on Twitter regarding Rousey referring to wrestling as fake:
Lmao bruh grin grin grin

It's always people that rush to talk about how wrestling is fake(which the whole world already knows) that ends up getting worked like tools grin grin grin

This was just Rousey heeling it up for her potential return to WWE and you have fallen for it like a sack of potatoes grin grin grin
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by pu7pl3(m): 1:13pm On Jun 24, 2020
jpmoriarti:
Nonsense!

A tree does not make a forest.

For every Ronaldo, there was a Gareth Bale who came up with lots of goals at crucial stages. There was a Ramos, who can be a beast on his day. There was a Marcelo, who can be unplayable too. Even the likes of Kroos, Modric etc provided a rock solid foundation for you guyz to have some dominant years in Europe.

The same cannot be said of your achievements in Spain though. A return of a modest 2 league title in over 10 years with all these talks of European dominance, leaves a lot to be desired. Doesn't it? shocked shocked grin
Nope, it doesnt...we still have more league titles than the measley amount y'all have managed to stack up in that 10 years while also being more dominant in Europe...

This your rant reeks of insecurity and jealousy grin grin..all those players you named were vital yes but you were talking lamenting about Messi and his "dominance" and I brought up the only reason why he wasn't even dominant in the first place..

Ronaldo
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by pu7pl3(m): 9:16am On Jun 24, 2020
jpmoriarti:
Happy Birthday Leo Messi!

So sad Barca hadn't taken full advantage of Messi's best years to win as many UCL as possible.

A return of 1 trophy in the last five years is simply not good enough considering we have GOAT on our side.

Sometimes, it feels like we missed huge opportunity to stamp our authority on Spanish and European Football. Yes, we dominated locally but it would have been more balanced if this dominance translated to more European Championships.
It's because of one Ronaldo who was actually better during that period and was more dominant in Europe
TV/Movies › Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by pu7pl3(m): 6:50am On Jun 24, 2020
abduleez1:
Folks this new management is getting crazier by the day. AT&T trying to reposition DC in a massive way.
Or this Ryan Reynolds rumor might be another Grace BS??



Multiple Batmen
Multiverse
Snyder Cut
New games
Promising movie slate
I don't believe this one undecided
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 9:39pm On Jun 23, 2020
Corbin:
shocked
She is a good wrestler bro
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Fc Barcelona Fan Thread: "més Que Un Club" by pu7pl3(m): 9:37pm On Jun 23, 2020
Pique grin grin grin thank God Maj had these screenshots grin grin

TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 9:26pm On Jun 23, 2020
Corbin:
Ronda doesn't know how to wrestle
Atrocious statement
TV/Movies › Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by pu7pl3(m): 8:45pm On Jun 23, 2020
Minemrys:
nah. I was talking abt courtney and pat.
oh, yea..that was definitely ironic
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 8:42pm On Jun 23, 2020
NaijaMemes:
Do you think Ronda Rousey makes a good wrestler?
yes, definitely...I love her
TV/Movies › Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by pu7pl3(m): 8:41pm On Jun 23, 2020
Minemrys:
yup. i did. Very ir0nic.
Sportsmaster beating the shit out of Hourman's son wasn't ironic grin grin grin
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 8:36pm On Jun 23, 2020
abduleez1:
Yea it's same Universe. But the Animation style is a bit different, very subtle if you look closely. It's slightly different from what we're used to.

If you noticed the characters all had square jaws/ Jawline, even Wonder Woman. They had more squared edges than the previous.

I'd have even gladly preferred the style used in Batman Ninja looking anime-ish than this.
ehe..now you come bro, that batman ninja animation was dope..I loved it from the start
TV/Movies › Re: Purpl3's WWE (and Pro-wrestling in general) Discussion And Banter House by pu7pl3(op): 5:49pm On Jun 23, 2020
Where is everyone at sef?

Is it until extreme rules that y'all will come out?
Jokes Etc › Re: BankyGee's Funny Jokes And Riddles Thread by pu7pl3(m): 5:48pm On Jun 23, 2020
Ayanfe29:
Nice coat!


Kikikikiki grin
Lol grin grin thanks babe smiley
TV/Movies › Re: DC EXTENDED UNIVERSE (FILM) by pu7pl3(m): 5:46pm On Jun 23, 2020
Who else smiled when sportsmaster was beating the shit out of that hourmand's kid Rick? grin grin

Or when Courtney was complaining to pay about how her friends might get themselves killed?
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 5:42pm On Jun 23, 2020
oyaskii:
These Batman Slanders has me hollering cheesy grin
it's all for fun but they are all lies grin grin grin
TV/Movies › Re: What Movie Are You Watching Now? by pu7pl3(m): 5:40pm On Jun 23, 2020
abduleez1:
Yep, some complained but it got better over time.

This one I hate it with every ATOM in me. It's bloody overly different and weird. Heck, it's UGLY AF. UGH!!

IF they were looking for spice or variety they should have used the style for Wonder Woman: Bloodlines. undecided
we bloodlines is the same as the new 52 Now grin grin

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