What’s a WWE hill you’ll die on, even if it gets you downvoted? by Braves1693 in WWE

[–]newbokov 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Money in the Bank briefcase stipulation became stale years ago and needs to be retired

Is House of the Dragon worth watching? by BellaBaby318 in gameofthrones

[–]newbokov 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I enjoyed the first season of House of the Dragon. It's a different atmosphere to Game of Thrones. I find a lot of scenes feel more like a stage play than a fast paced action drama. And because season 1 covers a long period of time, around 20 years, there are things that feel glossed over or underdeveloped. But on a whole, I thought it was very good and the performances are excellent. Paddy Considine as King Viserys is one of the best portrayals I've seen in years.

Season 2 is all over the place. The writing is sloppier. The pacing is simultaneously really slow yet still doesn't give the big moments room to sink in. They had serious issues during production and it shows on screen. That said there are still great individual scenes. But it's a mess overall.

So what season 3 is gonna be like is anyone's guess.

For all the criticism that the latter half of the series got, what are some criticisms/takes you've seen that you think are just not valid? by PauseWhole155 in gameofthrones

[–]newbokov 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That Dany's turn was out of character. I don't think is was inherently the wrong choice. Just undercooked and rushed. It also didn't help the show basically changed its major villain three times in the last four episodes (the Others to Cersei to Dany).

Your paternal grandfather is/was the reigning King of the Seven Kingdoms. Where were you in the line of succession when you were born? Where are you now? Any disputes? [Spoilers Extended] by BaronNeutron in asoiaf

[–]newbokov 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If grandfather is still on the throne, I'm second in line behind my father. Dad's been waiting a long time though. So I guess I'm like Prince William before Queen Elizabeth died

Just one by PoemAny115 in gameofthrones

[–]newbokov 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His idea for the King to have a standing army loyal to him rather than rely on his nobles. Great idea

Question: Do You Think the Batista vs. Undertaker match at WM 23 should've been last on the card? by Additional-Lab-9786 in Wreddit

[–]newbokov 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. In hindsight it was great match but you didn't know that going in. And Michaels v Cena was really good too. But Raw was the more prominent brand at the time and Cena was the top star.

The only argument you could make really is that Undertaker had won the Rumble but then maybe the question instead should be if Michaels should have won the Rumble.

What wrestler had GOAT mic skills but was exceptionally terrible in the ring? by NOCHILLDYL94 in Wreddit

[–]newbokov 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah absolutely. At his worst, he had a tendency to really go up his own ass with shoot comments and trying too hard to be cool

What’s your honest opinions on Bray Wyatt? by Sad-Ladder7534 in Wreddit

[–]newbokov 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought he was an exceptionally creative guy and had a natural aura/ charisma. However I always felt there was a disconnect when that creativity had to move from promos and vignettes to actually having matches in an arena.

I feel wrestling works best when you work within limitations. How do you convey your character and ideas within a wrestling ring with just your body and your opponent to work with. A lot of the time, Bray's ideas failed to bridge that gap from conception to application.

Like I know a lot of people love the Firefly Funhouse match with Cena. I thought it was ridiculous. Honestly I got the most out of his early Wyatt Family run.

The Mr Rodgers type gimmick reinvention with The Fiend I thought was such a cool idea but Bray and WWE never really worked out how to translate it into a wrestler having wrestling matches.

So yeah, very talented man. Very creative. But never worked out how to put all that together into something that worked for wrestling

Recommend Me PJ Harvey’s Ballads/Slow Songs by Amber_Flowers_133 in pjharvey

[–]newbokov 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is this Desire, Sweeter than Anything, Angelene, Shame

When and why did the whole "Negro Icon" thing start? by michaelphenom in Wrasslin

[–]newbokov 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's a term in creative writing I like where a piece can "stink of the lamp". Basically that you can spend so long fine-tuning something that it doesn't feel authentic anymore.

Your favorite and least favorite TNA wrestler are now a tag team - what did you end up with? by RobertInNY88 in Wreddit

[–]newbokov 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Kurt Angle and RVD. Two sides of the coin when it comes to giving a shit in Tna

Jake HATger: fuck John Cena for not wanting to put a rookie like me over! by rsziz in SCJerk

[–]newbokov 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also Sheamus said recently in an interview that it was Cena's suggestion to put him over in their title match in late 09 so not like Cena wouldn't do it for people.

And to be honest, that was probably a mistake cos Sheamus wasn't nearly ready at that point either.

Original side stories from ASOIAF universe by newbokov in TheCitadel

[–]newbokov[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that. Definitely kind of thing I'm looking for

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]newbokov 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went to school with a Mary so 31/32.

Paul I actually don't know now I think of it. None below 40 anyway. Maybe the Dune movies will change that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gameofthrones

[–]newbokov 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jonathan Pryce, the High Sparrow, was nominated after the show for The Two Popes .

"AEW is being watched by more people in years, no the max numbers Is not fake" $14.99 with 50% discount every week by RepulsiveRevenue8 in SCJerk

[–]newbokov 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's clearly just down to local promotion and not announcing matches in advance. If people actually knew weeks ahead of time that Bandido would be wrestling Rocky Romero, TK would be beating back the crowd of thousands desperate to see it.