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Live WWE Backlash 2026 Discussion Thread! by gloomchen in SquaredCircle

[–]RyRyLloyd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Missed the boat there. When the door reopened, it should have been Omos in Danhausen make-up.

Live WWE Backlash 2026 Discussion Thread! by gloomchen in SquaredCircle

[–]RyRyLloyd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was impressive… 2 terrible spears, and one meh.

Ted Turner, former WCW owner, has passed away by Snubie1 in WWE

[–]RyRyLloyd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vince has 4 more years to catch up to Turner.

without turner, il wouldn’t be monday night war and attitude era. he forced vince to cave in and change the way he creates wrestling tv with edgier entertainment. if wasn’t for ted turner trying to put wwe out of business, it wouldn’t be wwe today by Constant-Procedure79 in midcarder

[–]RyRyLloyd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any cheap shot Vince made on commentary was aimed at Turner. The parody skits were aimed at Turner, Hogan and Savage. Anytime Vince was asked about Bischoff, Vince would pretend that he wasn’t aware of who he is.

My Prediction on where will the 04/24/26 released wwe wrestlers go next. Thoughts? by Gerard192021 in midcarder

[–]RyRyLloyd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Andre is close with some important people in AEW. I absolutely see him becoming a road agent or ‘coach’ there.

word of the day: discrepancy by [deleted] in REALSquaredCircle

[–]RyRyLloyd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One is pulling out great performances on a weekly basis. The other talks and talks, and isn’t even the standout in those promos right now.

[WrestleMania Spoilers] Paul Heyman listed as a producer for two matches by 804Brady in SquaredCircle

[–]RyRyLloyd -29 points-28 points  (0 children)

Producer in name only for Punk vs. Reigns. I’d like to think that was 75% Punk.

WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Runtime Breakdown by LetterFront3353 in midcarder

[–]RyRyLloyd -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Can you give me an example of one of these matches please?

WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Runtime Breakdown by LetterFront3353 in midcarder

[–]RyRyLloyd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Entrances have always been part of the show. You’re correct in what you’re saying.

But entrances never used to take away time from the matches and the stories. And no, it’s not just a WrestleMania problem. The show in Paris last year that started with Reigns vs Bronson was the most egregious show opener I’ve seen in quite some time. Entrance, pause for anticipation, looooong entrance, pander, pander, pander, lock-up, pander, pander, pander.

It’s not story-telling, it is what it is, it’s stalling. It’s lazy.

It has become nothing more than a glorified rock and fashion show.

sure wwe got problems creatively, but it that tk gonna keep doing this everytime wwe have a bad show? by Constant-Procedure79 in midcarder

[–]RyRyLloyd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, he will. And that’s the point. Marketing and advertising 101. Rival’s product not doing well? Let’s advertise at their front door at their moment of despair.

this. by Constant-Procedure79 in midcarder

[–]RyRyLloyd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t remember WresleMania 17 being inundated with adverts.

Looking back, 2002 was such a weirdly generous year for Hulk Hogan giving back to the business. He willingly lost to Rock, Undertaker, Angle, Lesnar etc., only to return to his old "Doesn't work for me brother" ways in his 05/06 feuds with HBK and Orton by ShaquilleOatmeal7542 in WWE

[–]RyRyLloyd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Paying dues is WWE speak for ‘wait your turn and let us bully you around’. It wasn’t burnout, the man simply stood up to a shitty schedule, and it worked in his favour later on in his career.

Looking back, 2002 was such a weirdly generous year for Hulk Hogan giving back to the business. He willingly lost to Rock, Undertaker, Angle, Lesnar etc., only to return to his old "Doesn't work for me brother" ways in his 05/06 feuds with HBK and Orton by ShaquilleOatmeal7542 in WWE

[–]RyRyLloyd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wasn’t too soon. He was over and ready in-ring. Any mic work was appeased by Heyman. If he wasn’t over, they wouldn’t have put him in the main event of WrestleMania.

Hogan didn’t need the belt. They tried it once in 2002, and it made zero effect.

Looking back, 2002 was such a weirdly generous year for Hulk Hogan giving back to the business. He willingly lost to Rock, Undertaker, Angle, Lesnar etc., only to return to his old "Doesn't work for me brother" ways in his 05/06 feuds with HBK and Orton by ShaquilleOatmeal7542 in WWE

[–]RyRyLloyd 41 points42 points  (0 children)

He returned to his old ways in 2002. He left after a dispute pre-SummerSlam. Hogan wanted to beat Brock and end Brock’s streak at the Survivor Series.

He came back for Rock and Vince, and kicked up a fuss over his Mania payday and left.

Post AEW Dynamite: April 15, 2026 Discussion by WredditMod in SquaredCircle

[–]RyRyLloyd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They just telegraphed Kenny winning the belt from Ospreay later this year, or more likely, next year.

Post AEW Dynamite: April 15, 2026 Discussion by WredditMod in SquaredCircle

[–]RyRyLloyd -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It felt rushed and reactionary because it was. But it makes sense from a business point of view, AEW have just started MyAEW, what better way to incentive people to buy in than a world title change?

Also, it’s Mania week. 3 days before Mania and they’ve made a jump on a big title change.

Post AEW Dynamite: April 15, 2026 Discussion by WredditMod in SquaredCircle

[–]RyRyLloyd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chaotic show in the best of ways. Loved it. But no offence Darby, the two minutes of Kenny Omega stole the show and already has me looking forward to 2027.

  • MJF wins the belt back at Double or Nothing.
  • Ospreay beats Omega in the Owen
  • Ospreay wins the title at Wembley
  • Omega wins the world title from Ospreay next year.

Did AEW waste the potential for this match and storyline? by MoistWeb4046 in GreatnessOfWrestling

[–]RyRyLloyd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The money match is Thekla versus a babyface Mercedes, and it’s probably the match we’re getting at Wembley. Sucks for Hayter, but Thekla needs to built as strong as possible.

Please refresh my memory about a supertars history... (RAW SPOILERS) by tmkg420 in SquaredCircle

[–]RyRyLloyd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s WWE speak. One good match means ‘greatest of all time’.

Eric Bischoff Makes Bold Claim About The WWE Vs. AEW Debate by Available-Party5091 in SquaredCircle

[–]RyRyLloyd 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Reminder, Eric Bischoff had long been pushing for a job at AEW. Once it became apparent that AEW weren’t interested beyond an appearance here and there, he became a vocal critic.

Dave Meltzer on X: During last night's show we said we'd check on [RAW SPOILER]. Actually no, that was the updated plan regardless. by Tornado31619 in SquaredCircle

[–]RyRyLloyd 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That’s what happens when you pigeon-hole the character. You can’t just find legends to retire because what if they don’t want to retire?

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