When Stephanie said that Rollins is the champion I screamed and ran around the room with joy.Then I read on Twitter that Dean retained and I wanted to burn down Stamford,Connecticut.
Seth stole the belt I think, ambrose got it back from Seth but Seth attacked him and ran off, Seth will probably go to the brand with out the major championship get rewarded the new one and then champion vs champion at summer slam
People are hating on the finish because it was confusing as to who won. You could've ended the match with a draw like it was supposed to happen and still be happy with the match (which was still great.) Like you said we had two top guys that can't beat each other yet somehow Seth won. It didn't make sense. It should've ended in a draw instead we got Stephanie McMahon saying Seth won only for the call to be retracted almost immediately, making what happened kinda pointless.
It's not the draw, it's how it was done. It should've either 1. Just called it a double pin as soon as the spot happening (which helps you argument) 2. Or with the finish and then Stephanie raising Rollins hand and Shane raising Ambrose's.which would be a cool spot.
It wasn't a pointless finish if Seth or Dean had won it would have made the other look weaker. By doing a draw it keeps both wrestlers looking strong heading into Battleground. They just ruined it with Stephanie and Shane coming in claiming who they think won.
The finish was WWE's way of telling us two things: 1.- Seth will be on Raw and Dean on Smackdown 2.- Stephanie will pull a Bischoff and present the new World Heavyweight Championship to Seth Rollins as Bischoff did to Triple H in 2002
All of us "hardcore" fans want to see Shane take Smackdown to new heights with the new fresh guys. I bet because of that more of us "hardcore" fans will watch Smackdown rather than Raw. But we also want to see the cruiser weight division. If that was on smackdown, why even bother watching Raw? If they put it on Raw, more of us will be inclined to watch Raw. And besides, like what others have said, Raw has a third hour to fill.
I love the match and how confusing it was that ended indecisively. Can't wait for Smackdown Live with the brand extension tonight and for Battleground.
DON"T FEEL BAD ADAM~!!! I Love WCPW and will continue to watch it forever! How could I not, it's incredible! And yeah there may have been alot of DQ finishes but it's a start, and a hell of a lot better one then I expected.
I 100% agree with Adam here and the music playing in the backround was awesome and I actually agree that the wcpw booking is necessary so no one looks weak. Better than 50 50 booking were no one looks strong
Mr. Clod In that case, no. In terms of kayfabe, normal matches don't have time limits but in terms of scripting the commentators usually tell the referee how much longer the match should go on for depending on the crowds interest and to ensure there is enough time to finish the show.
Adam! During the stream can you guys like have a mini screen of Smackdown on your screen? I wanna watch the live stream but I also wanna watch Smackdown. Streamception
It sounds like they failed at recapturing the match between Shawn Michaels vs Davey Boy Smith, 1996 In Your House 8: Beware of Dog. However, in that match they did the finish as you said. It was determined that two refs, Chioda and Hebner, counted that each wrestlers shoulders were down during Michaels German suplex. It was announced immediately after the match that Shawn would retain the title in the ring.
Watching people watching something live seems redundant to me, when I'd rather actually see it myself. However, those round up videos of your live stream PPVs you used to do (do they still do them?) are great.
I actually like WCPW booking a lot, it helps build up good storylines that's why the Built to Destroy special event or whatever it is is looking so good
Adam i made up some drinking rules for the draft tonight. You guys could do them as well. Drink: 1. They mention "for every 2 smackdown picks raw gets 3" 2. A tag team gets split up 3. They mention the cruiserweight division 4. There is a "yes" chant Down whole drink: 1. Surprise returns 2. Face/Heel turns Enjoy!!
.. i agree about the confusing finish. they had over 5 minutes in which they could have just given the ref the mic and asked him who he counted out. he was just sitting in the corner doing nothing.
Has anybody actually not gone to the website yet? I hadn't but I found myself there during a Google search. There's actually a lot more good stuff there than just the RU-vid videos.
we don't HATE WCPW booking we just want to encourage you to go in a different direction putting on match's were even when some one looses they still look strong because they put on a good match. Besides no matter what anyone says u guys are getting better with ever episode you put out, and you listen and acknowledge us you're fan base so I truly believe u are going to go far. BX BX BX.
I like WCPW's booking so far but I would love it if all the WC staff would make an effort with what they wear. One of the best parts about wrestling for me was the contrast between the serious men in dinner suits and the crazy wrestlers. There's no formality to break if you all arrive in jeans and t-shirts or ill fitting suits that Jarvis Cocker is requesting you return.
Adam may I suggest that Rampage use the Curb Stomp as a finisher. Vince does not want Rollins to use it so maybe you can give it to Rampage. I miss the Curb Stomp.
Here's a good example of an indecisive finish. Triple H vs HBK at Royal Rumble 2004, where both men passed out during their Last Man Standing match. No one loses, and it's a clear finish.
