Rosler28 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 With social media playing a huge part in wwe these days i think theres a chance AJ Styles could win the title in Manchester. Then all theyd have to do is upload it online then fans can watch like when the U.S title changed in New York. Just show the closing moments and thatd make people tune in to Smackdown to see the whole thing. I might be slightly over optimistic as itd probably end in a dq or countout or no contest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 I can't see them doing it with one of the main titles. Midcarder titles more likely, but unless it's completely unavoidable a main title change would happen on the TV show unannounced. The show might be on tape delay, but the show is still presented as if it were live, and I doubt you'd get much of a ratings increase (if any at all) by giving away a result beforehand. Why would you tune in when you know what the endgame is, there wouldn't be any drama to it because you'd just be waiting for (in this case) AJ to win. And if AJ does win the title, does he take Jinder's place in the match with Lesnar? Only to get smashed there? Cos Brock isn't losing to anyone en route to 'The Plan' and would rob us of him launching The Singh Bros. into row 15 because they weigh less than that car door he nearly killed someone with, so what would be the point in it? Your switching for the sake of switching. This isn't the Cruiserweight title that no-one gives a shit about, it's the main belt on that brand, Jinder has been WWE Champion, and I can't believe I'm writing this, for nearly 6 months. Him losing the title after a decent length reign like that is meant to mean something, and that's not going to happen by having AJ win it at the first attempt on free TV with the result given away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosler28 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 1 hour ago, WyattSheepMask said: I can't see them doing it with one of the main titles. Midcarder titles more likely, but unless it's completely unavoidable a main title change would happen on the TV show unannounced. The show might be on tape delay, but the show is still presented as if it were live, and I doubt you'd get much of a ratings increase (if any at all) by giving away a result beforehand. Why would you tune in when you know what the endgame is, there wouldn't be any drama to it because you'd just be waiting for (in this case) AJ to win. And if AJ does win the title, does he take Jinder's place in the match with Lesnar? Only to get smashed there? Cos Brock isn't losing to anyone en route to 'The Plan' and would rob us of him launching The Singh Bros. into row 15 because they weigh less than that car door he nearly killed someone with, so what would be the point in it? Your switching for the sake of switching. This isn't the Cruiserweight title that no-one gives a shit about, it's the main belt on that brand, Jinder has been WWE Champion, and I can't believe I'm writing this, for nearly 6 months. Him losing the title after a decent length reign like that is meant to mean something, and that's not going to happen by having AJ win it at the first attempt on free TV with the result given away You make very good points there. The idea of Lesnar throwing the Singh brothers for miles is definitely appealing haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NoUseforaUsername Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Why don't they do Raws or Smackdowns in Japan, Germany or Italy anymore? The fanbase in Germany is rabid IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members PunkStep Posted November 8, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted November 8, 2017 Production costs, I'd imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted November 8, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted November 8, 2017 Been on Facebook once this week and spoiled the big moment on Smackers! Great news. Creates a genuinely exciting main event for Survivor Series too. Only worry is that they'll put it back as was before the India tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Onyx2 Posted November 8, 2017 Awards Moderator Share Posted November 8, 2017 You can never again say they don't do title switches on a UK show.  ... But you're right Rick, it's bouncing back on the India tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King of Old School Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 On ‎03‎/‎11‎/‎2017 at 8:26 AM, The King of Old School said: If not, not a chance that AJ is winning, I suppose they will have the AJ/Rusev qualifier the week after. I hope they don't just do a rematch next week and put it back on Jinder, AJ/Brock sounds like a real Main Event for a big show. I think he'll win it back on the India tour though to give there fans a "moment" in person. Was hoping they might announce Sheild/New Day on this show, I have a feeling that this won't happen as the card looks pretty loaded as it is. Corbin/Sin Cara & Charlotte/Natalya next week, another couple of potential title changes to further shake up Survivor Series so there is no heel vs heel matches anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members gadge Posted November 8, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted November 8, 2017 If Shield vs New Day is happening, they'll probably set it up as part of the announced return of Roman Reigns on Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Onyx2 Posted November 8, 2017 Awards Moderator Share Posted November 8, 2017 1 minute ago, The King of Old School said: I wouldn't feel bad about it! Nobody would've put money on it. I was surprised Shield didn't turn up to break up New Day's reverie. It's the only way the booking is going surely? Still a week of go-home yet I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-d-d-dAz Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I haven’t watched the ol’ Grappling in a very long time (by my standards), but if they genuinely do AJ/Brock I’m back like a flash. They’ve put a bit of time into Jinder/Brock though haven’t they? Surely they just hotshot it back next week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Supremo Posted November 8, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted November 8, 2017 Even if the plan is to put it back on Jinder in India, it’s so strange that they’ve switched the main event of Survivor Series after putting so much work into it already. I’m waiting for the news that Jinder failed a wellness test or something. AJ vs. Brock and New Day vs. The Shield though. This show is going to be boss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Weezenal Posted November 8, 2017 Paid Members Share Posted November 8, 2017 Jinder V AJ V Brock. Jinder pins AJ. Really hope this doesn't happen. Brock V AJ is the match we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King of Old School Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 40 minutes ago, d-d-d-dAz said: They’ve put a bit of time into Jinder/Brock though haven’t they? Surely they just hotshot it back next week? I'm still pretty sure that's what they will do. The other option as I said in another post is to switch it back during the tour of India, I think it's Jinder/Owens that is advertised so they could make it a triple threat match with AJ and have Jinder pin Owens furthering the Jinder/AJ feud for Smackdown's December PPV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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