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Topic subjectRE: Shrug. New Year, same ol' McMania bullshit.
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2644658, RE: Shrug. New Year, same ol' McMania bullshit.
Posted by jimaveli, Mon Feb-26-18 08:56 AM
>I'm not even mad at Roman/Lesnar. I think they put on an
>excellent match during their Mania bout that was WELL on its
>way to becoming a timeless, bonafide classic with 5 more
>minutes without the cash-in.
>
>But this Mania should have been Reigns vs Braun. Reigns should
>have had the title match at Rumble, Braun should have had the
>same dominant Chamber match, and the smartest money here,
>short and long term, was Reigns vs Braun, with Braun being
>coronated in an OVERT double turn that begins tomorrow night.
>
>But as usual, this is Mania season, where smart, nuanced ideas
>will get shelved in favor of more of the McSame, McMundane,
>Paint-By-McNumbers snorefest.
>
>This shit is like Hometown Buffet or Golden Corral. Sure
>there's ostensibly "something for everyone", but there's no
>soul in that kitchen. No spice. No seasoning.
>
>Just bland, muted flavors used in order to appeal to the
>broadest palette possible, despite the fact that they could
>EASILY utilize the same ingredients in more interesting ways
>to create something that not only appeals to a broader
>audience, yet still ignites the passion and imagination of
>core fans.
>
>No nuance
>No imagination.
>Not even an eye toward the big picture.
>
>What's funny is that this year, they cant even point to fans
>being enamored with some Indy darling who doesn't translate to
>a broader appeal. This time it's the most blatantly
>traditional pro wrestling archetype, a guy who is literally
>larger than life and overflows with old school charisma.
>
>He's correctly tagged Monster Among Men. Despite being
>absurdly overpowered(I mean... come the fuck on. That shit is
>cringe worthy at this point) in ridiculous ways, he's still
>red hot. The people are behind him. He's the ultimate
>cake-and-eat-it-to option.
>
>There's no reasonable counter argument to this. There has
>never been more proof that Vince does not listen to the fans
>than the creative choices between RR and EC. There's no easy
>deflection. There's no plausible rebuttal.
>
>I like Reigns. I'm good with him and Brock and I think they'll
>prove worthy of a Mania main event. But it's clearly,
>inarguably the lesser option creatively and economically.
>
>The timing was perfect to pivot. The fans have spoken, and
>they- we- have clearly chosen a guy who checks every one of
>Vince's traditional boxes, and then some.
>
>But then, this is par for the McCourse. Every year.

I wonder how much Brock takes away their flexibility. Aka let’s say that Haitch or someone near the top ‘understands’ that Strowman should be the guy and soon. But they need to deal with the whole Brock is champ and wrestles an hour a year issue. Also, if that Dean Ambrose Mania match is any indication, Brock isn’t above not giving up real offense if he’s not interested in the opponent. And he’s likely not above vetoing an opponent either...especially if he’s supposed to lose.

This doesn’t let them off the hook of course. They made the Brock bed that they are lying in. But I wonder if they will be relieved to have him gone whenever that time comes.

There’s also the potential for Braun to get added. Otherwise, I’m not sure what other huge spot he could get. Tagging with Rousey is not huge for Strowman by the way.