And are we all going to ignore how Roman got that Chicago crowd actually into him by the end? I mean I have never heard roman reigns chants and they were definitely there. I think AJ really helps bring out the best in Roman. Their styles clash so well lol
It's insane to think that Sami and Nakamura wrestled that match without practicing together. That's already something dificult to do without the language barrier and still getting the top tier match we got.
I'm sure they worked on laying out that match for weeks leading into Takeover. It's pretty impressive but I'd expect no less from two of the top wrestlers in the world
What's he griping about? Is it that he's jobbing to Kalisto? If so he can get over it, I've never been a fan of his and I try my hardest not to fall asleep when he's out there
gripping about pay and how it's not fair I'm not too much of a fan of him, especially now when he dissed CM Punk at Payback
I'm glad Rusev won that Battle Royale for the number one contender. I'm definite they'll have him go over Kalisto. He can bring some legitimacy back to that US Title. And Del Rio needs a push...that guy is a great ring worker
I don't know the specifics of wrestling economics/finances, but I'm guessing that wrestlers the fans love (usually faces; usually winners) are what bring in viewers and sell merch - which is why they are typically paid more. A generic guy to get beat up on is probably much easier to find - and therefore worth less to WWE - than a beloved wrestler.
Ryback's been getting the 10k PPV kickers just about every month for what 5 yrs now. Guys like Damien Sandow, Fandango, etc are the ones who should gripe. But ultimately it is a business, the ones who generate the most revenue are the ones who get pushed and take home more over a year. Ryback has had several big pushes both as a face and a heel and the fans haven't bought in. There's always been opportunities for him that a lot of guys never get. He didn't grab it. I'd just let him walk. There's plenty of big men who work better in the ring and seem intelligent on the mic
There's some weird comments on this last page. Ryback making fun of CM Punk was hilarious. He has a legitimate gripe. Why are guys who are booked to lose paid less than the guys who are booked to win? There should be an equal rate for working a match that everyone gets. Salary after that should be based on how much merchandise you sell as well as other factors. Also, Ryback has always been decently over with fans. Even after his pushes being cancelled they still chant "feed me more" mindlessly. He's a decent worker (minus the botches) and alright on the mic. He also has the intensity that few can rival. He'll do well wherever he goes.
Damien Sandow Wade Barrett (wasn't going to re-sign anyway) Santino Marella (pretty much retired already) Cameron El Torito Zeb Colter Alex Riley Hornswoggle all gone.....
Alex Riley's last WWE appearance is going to be getting his head kicked off by Nakamura on next weeks NXT. Sucks about Sandow, they had something. Hate seeing Barrett go but he already said he was done when his contract was up
Damien Sandow - ROH, TNA Impact, New Japan, or Lucha U.G. Wade Barrett - ROH, TNA Impact, New Japan, or British/European promotion Santino Marella - future GM/authority figure, maybe Shane O'Mac's assistant Cameron - i don't know, have no idea maybe acting in TV/movies El Torito - Lucha U.G. Zeb Colter - Lucha U.G., as a "Trump" heel gimmick :grin: Alex Riley - TNA Impact or New Japan Hornswoggle - acting in TV/movies
