hallicks Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 29 minutes ago, RedRooster said: As much as it sounds like a third rate tourist attraction, I actually prefer the new name...am I the only one? Depends if they do a family ticket or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted April 16, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted April 16, 2019 (edited) I caught this gem about 5 minutes after their debut on their Wikipedia page (seriously, who is that desperate to update a Wikipedia page during Raw?) Â Â Edited April 16, 2019 by Hannibal Scorch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted April 16, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted April 16, 2019 I thought War Raiders was a shit name and they've managed to come up with something equally terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted April 16, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted April 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, tiger_rick said: I thought War Raiders was a shit name and they've managed to come up with something equally terrible. The only positive is they no longer sound like a bag of 10p crisps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP RULZ Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 1 hour ago, rollthedice said: Edit: Am I right in thinking that as they weren't officially assigned to Raw last night, EC3, Lars, Heavy Machinery and Nikki Cross are bound for Smackers? EC3 and Lars are officially on Raw now, they are included in the "who Raw acquired" post from WWE on Facebook Assuming that Heavy Machinery and Nikki Cross will offically be on Smackdown tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollthedice Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 11 minutes ago, MVP RULZ said: EC3 and Lars are officially on Raw now, they are included in the "who Raw acquired" post from WWE on Facebook Assuming that Heavy Machinery and Nikki Cross will offically be on Smackdown tonight Thanks, hadnt seen that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members BomberPat Posted April 16, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted April 16, 2019 I can't believe someone beat me to a Jorvik joke. I guess they want to move away from the word "War" on their flagship TV show, but it's so fucking on the nose, as if people wouldn't figure out their gimmick if it didn't have the word VIKING in big neon letters, and "Experience" feels like far too much of a modern buzzword in that context for the gimmick to feel remotely plausible. They've also renamed them individually - I get renaming Rowe because it was too close to Rowan; I always expected when they debuted that they'd not be Hanson and Rowe because it was too close to Harper and Rowan. So, naturally, they've gone and renamed Rowe "Erik". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members TheBurningRed Posted April 16, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted April 16, 2019 I know a few of us moan about the name changes of wrestlers, but this one really is a load of shit. Maybe they thought the fans who don’t watch nxt wouldn’t get them and that people are thick.  “They’re big guys who look and dress like vikings. It’s like a Viking experience. Let’s call them the Viking experience and everyone will get it then” So no more Sanity, huh? What a main roster run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted April 16, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted April 16, 2019 I’ve seen a few places say something about War being used on Raw as being the reason for the change. But then why didn’t they change the name in NXT. Seems odd. And now NXT have no tag team champs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members FLips Posted April 16, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted April 16, 2019 Would have been perfect for Raw is War merch. Someone on Reddit said why not the Nord Raiders so their chants can stay similar sounding. Viking Experience is brutal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yakashi Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 25 minutes ago, Hannibal Scorch said: I’ve seen a few places say something about War being used on Raw as being the reason for the change. But then why didn’t they change the name in NXT. Seems odd. And now NXT have no tag team champs NXT isn’t on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members PunkStep Posted April 16, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted April 16, 2019 12 minutes ago, FelatioLips said: Would have been perfect for Raw is War merch. Someone on Reddit said why not the Nord Raiders so their chants can stay similar sounding. I'd bet somebody suggested that in a creative meeting, only for Vince to snarl "Nord? What the hell's a Nord?? They're Vikings GODDAMNIT" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted April 16, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted April 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, Yakashi said: NXT isn’t on TV. Sure. But if the endgame is for them to be called up to the main roster, why would you not plan ahead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Supremo Posted April 16, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted April 16, 2019 "What does Undisputed Era even mean? We'll call them Team Black and Yellow!" I also adore the little ricochet noise they've added to the start of Riochet's entrance music. Imagine what a nightmare Vince must be for Hunter. Like your mad granddad taking over all your projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yakashi Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 10 minutes ago, Hannibal Scorch said: Sure. But if the endgame is for them to be called up to the main roster, why would you not plan ahead? Because there’s a demented old man that changes his mind every 30 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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