WWE Raw Discussion Thread, Aug. 22, 2016: The Demon King's Reign Begins

[Ricky Smarks]

Because powerbombing someone into a barricade is totally safe.

Just like spearing someone through one, right?

Wrestlers do dangerous spots on the outside all the time. As long as it was planned, it isn't reckless. If Reigns hurt Rollins, but did the spot as planned you couldn't blame Reigns. Only if Reigns took things too far and went above what was needed or did something unsafely opposed to how they normally do it, it would be on him.

 

[Deezy]

Just like spearing someone through one, right?

Wrestlers do dangerous spots on the outside all the time. As long as it was planned, it isn't reckless. If Reigns hurt Rollins, but did the spot as planned you couldn't blame Reigns. Only if Reigns took things too far and went above what was needed or did something unsafely opposed to how they normally do it, it would be on him.

Spear spot is done in a corner that is collapsible.

Tossing someone into a spot that isn't designed to do that is a dumb spot.

 

[Ricky Smarks]

Spear spot is done in a corner that is collapsible.

Tossing someone into a spot that isn't designed to do that is a dumb spot.

It may be a dumb spot, but they both agreed to it.

 

[Deezy]

It may be a dumb spot, but they both agreed to it.

So did Brock and Orton....doesn't stop everyone blaming one guy.

 

[Ricky Smarks]

So did Brock and Orton....doesn't stop everyone blaming one guy.

Not me.

However, to play devil's advocate there is a small chance he did go above and beyond what was planned on.

 

[Ricky Smarks]

It looks like he awkwardly hit his shoulder instead of his back and slide down to the floor.

 

[Ricky Smarks]

Raw preview, Aug. 22, 2016: Injured Finn Bálor to relinquish WWE Universal Championship

As revealed by Raw General Manager Mick Foley on Twitter, newly crowned WWE Universal Champion Finn Bálor will relinquish the WWE Universal Championship tonight, live on Raw.

Finn Bálor to relinquish his title

In an incredible, historic matchup, Finn Bálor put Seth Rollins away with a Coup de Grâce to become the first WWE Universal Champion last night at SummerSlam. However, as reported by WWE.com earlier today, the enigmatic Irishman sustained a right shoulder injury during the bout and, as revealed by Raw General Manager Mick Foley, he will relinquish his prize tonight. What are the plans for the future of the title? Tune in at 8/7 C on USA Network to find out.

The Dudley Boyz to ‘say goodbye’ tonight

One night after yet another miscommunication cost The Dudley Boyz a victory during the SummerSlam Kickoff, the most decorated tag team in sports-entertainment history will evidently be saying their farewells to the WWE Universe tonight, live on Raw.

The Dudley Boyz made the announcement earlier today on Twitter:




For more than 20 years, Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley have been among the most dominant tag teams in the world. They returned to WWE one year ago to earn their 10th tag team championship in WWE—a quest that was ultimately and unfortunately unsuccessful. Nevertheless, there will never be another tandem in sports-entertainment like The Dudley Boyz.

Find out how Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley will cap off their legendary career tonight on Raw, beginning at 8/7 C on USA Network.

 

[Deezy]

Vacant already takes another championship.

 

[Ricky Smarks]

Vacant already takes another championship.

Isn't vacant the most prolific champion in history at this point?

 

[Deezy]

Isn't vacant the most prolific champion in history at this point?

13 time wold champ.

Now he has the Universal championship

 

[Ricky Smarks]

Raw fuckery about to begin, brehz.

 

[Ricky Smarks]

13 time wold champ.

Now he has the Universal championship

Wouldn't that make him a 14-time world champion?

I assume WWE counts it as a world title as well.

 

[Ricky Smarks]

Really push that Balor win to rub it in in about 3 minutes!

 

[Deezy]

Probably start the show with Steph and Mick

 

[Crippler]

Can't count this shitty U title as a world title cause it hasn't been defended overseas