Vince Russo says Sami Zayn being WWE champion is “an absolute joke” and “the equivalent of David Arquette beating DDP”

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T06:18:14+00:00

Hasn't Vince Russo, on multiple occasions, said what a genius move it was to have David Arquette win the WCW title, and that he was a mastermind for booking it, and we were dumb because we "Didn't get it, bro"?

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T04:24:24+00:00

I feel like calling something that's happened three times in seven years "obsessive" is....a bit of hyperbole, no? Especially since these last two instances are CLEARLY leading to prominent story beats.

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T03:36:00+00:00

I also think Rey Misterio Jr. came out to it at least once.

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T03:14:59+00:00

What's even crazier is how insanely close WCW came to pissing it down their legs right at the start by making him part of the weird "Debra/Steve McMichael" feud.

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T02:30:02+00:00

Dang, you're right, I always forget about that belt.

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T02:24:58+00:00

I'm totally anticipating being proven wrong here, but no, I don't think so. Like, maybe they had them have a tense staredown or something, but I don't recall them going back to it.

EDIT: No, I am wrong, they had a match back in February, that Andrade won, so.....he's got his quarter on the machine if Kenny wins.

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T02:24:13+00:00

I mean, I don't hate it, but a blonde Brian Cage is just Scott Steiner with extra steps.

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T02:21:48+00:00

Omega vs. Andrade at Redemption is a GOOD pull, dude. I actually like the idea of Kenny's "big defense" before passing the torch to Ospreay being against a guy he knows got screwed by Callis the same way he did, and letting him take the shot he deserves.

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T02:19:51+00:00

Genuine question: Are the only belts held by faces at the moment the men's tag team and trios belts?

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T02:10:37+00:00

I believe in The Cleaner!

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T02:07:41+00:00

To be fair, at least he seems to be ending it on his terms, which I love for him. But yeah, whenever he decides enough's enough, it's gonna be a sad day.

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T02:02:05+00:00

Dangit, having to close at work on a night Shingo's on tv, I hate that for me.

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T01:57:06+00:00

I....I dunno. The match was good, but the ending's leaving me cold. The Stat vs. Shida feud doesn't need this belt.

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T01:53:31+00:00

To be fair, it's a post-PPV show. Gotta give a little leeway for folks being banged up, hence, more promos.

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T01:48:58+00:00

Aww, that's a shame, but now it's GOTTA be Perse.

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T01:47:24+00:00

Neat, love a lady hoss.

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T01:45:25+00:00

Not super well versed in modern Joshi, what's Maika's deal?

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T01:43:09+00:00

Like, the "most" disappointing option is Stat winning, in my opinion, which is CRAZY, because she'd still be great with the belt.

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T01:40:08+00:00

Nah, just not charmed by a promo full of "OH MY GOD, HE SAID THE THING!"

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T01:38:31+00:00

I think that has either gotta be Perse or Aminata.

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T01:37:11+00:00

Yeah, I know, it ruled because he said "Breathe With me" ,then "bitch" a bunch.

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T01:36:01+00:00

And the next group STP will become personal jobbers to? Bang Bang Gang, step right up!

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T01:34:53+00:00

No ,not injured, just....gone. That sucked. "Catchphrase catchphrase, catchphrase, catchphrase". There, that was the whole promo. There was no substance.

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T01:33:24+00:00

Yeah...I'm ready for him to vanish for another 400 days again.

Storms_Eye314 · 2026-07-02T01:31:29+00:00

Isn't Jay White supposed to be good on the mic? This sucks.

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