The Official UKFF RAW thread (part 2)...

[The King of Old School]

I'd be sending American Made over to Smackdown, and getting the US and Tag belts on them ASAP from Knight and MCMG.

[DavidB6937]

30 minutes ago, The King of Old School said:

I'd be sending American Made over to Smackdown, and getting the US and Tag belts on them ASAP from Knight and MCMG.

Unfortunately American Made aren't anywhere near being in a position to be winning any titles. Gable was doing far better before them. I don't think they've really elevated each other that much yet.

And yes, I know you're only saying that because you don't like Knight and MCMG but still.

The move to Smackdown wouldn't be a bad one though if they were to give them a better push.

[The King of Old School]

Yeah, Gable has had a cracking year and thought The Creed's would be a perfect fit for him but they just seem a bit lost on Raw at the minute, probably because the mid card and tag champs are all heels too.

They will probably plod on until Mania, then hopefully get a move after to freshen them up a bit.

[The King of Old School]

Gunther is looking a right chump at the moment.

[RedTwoster]

57 minutes ago, The King of Old School said:

Gunther is looking a right chump at the moment.

I quite like the fact his loss to Cody is weighing on him, and that he’s starting to make mistakes and bad decisions as a result. I can’t remember anyone running a story in which a heel champion’s confidence has been shaken by a defeat, but it works for me.

I really loved the Kofi/Woods argument. It felt believable, and I genuinely don’t know where they’re going with this. 

Ludwig Kaiser impressed me once again, and I would really like to see him move to Smackdown for a more consistent singles push. He’s great.

This was another show that just breezed by for me. I really hope they stick to running a 2-hour show once the Netflix era begins.

[The King of Old School]

9 minutes ago, RedTwoster said:

 

I really loved the Kofi/Woods argument. It felt believable, and I genuinely don’t know where they’re going with this. 

This was another show that just breezed by for me. I really hope they stick to running a 2-hour show once the Netflix era begins.

Think they have already said both Raw and Smackdown will be 3 hours in the new year unfortunately. 

That Kofi/Woods segment was really good, obviously Big E gets involved next week. Interested to see where it leads. I'm wondering if he gets them back on the same page again for now, maybe trying to drag it out so they can face each other at Mania.

Edited November 26, 2024 by The King of Old School

[Supremo]

Big E coming back, saving the day, reuniting The New Day, then announcing the introduction of the WWE Trios Titles that they’ll be gunning for. Because this company definitely needs more belts.

Edited November 26, 2024 by Supremo

[The King of Old School]

Forgot to say, loved the ending to LWO vs American Made. Instead of the over done rip the mask off the luchador spot Gable simply just turned the mask around on his head so he couldn't see! Not sure if I have ever seen that before?!

Edited November 26, 2024 by The King of Old School

[Mr Kennedy]

49 minutes ago, RedTwoster said:

I quite like the fact his loss to Cody is weighing on him, and that he’s starting to make mistakes and bad decisions as a result. I can’t remember anyone running a story in which a heel champion’s confidence has been shaken by a defeat, but it works for me.

I really loved the Kofi/Woods argument. It felt believable, and I genuinely don’t know where they’re going with this. 

Ludwig Kaiser impressed me once again, and I would really like to see him move to Smackdown for a more consistent singles push. He’s great.

This was another show that just breezed by for me. I really hope they stick to running a 2-hour show once the Netflix era begins.

I’m thinking like when The Briscoes lost the ROH tag titles in Liverpool. Said it’s time to man up, set up a match with themselves for the next night then beat the shit out of each other to get it all out of their system. Then they get back on the same page.

Reintroduce the trumpets, pancakes and Big E then they live happily ever after.

[uklaw]

28 minutes ago, The King of Old School said:

Forgot to say, loved the ending to LWO vs American Made. Instead of the over done rip the mask off the luchador spot Gable simply just turned the mask around on his head so he couldn't see! Not sure if I have ever seen that before?!

That ending has been done before, but I can’t remember who it was done to.

Once I can find the match, I’ll edit this post, sorry for the lack of detail.

Edited November 26, 2024 by uklaw

[RedTwoster]

1 hour ago, The King of Old School said:

Think they have already said both Raw and Smackdown will be 3 hours in the new year unfortunately. 

That Kofi/Woods segment was really good, obviously Big E gets involved next week. Interested to see where it leads. I'm wondering if he gets them back on the same page again for now, maybe trying to drag it out so they can face each other at Mania.

Possibly - they’ve made a big deal of Woods having never won a singles title, so I’m wondering if they’ll have the New Day agree to go their separate ways in a bitter way, but without there being a big blowout - and Woods jumps to Smackdown to go after LA Knight and his title as a heel. That means they can use both Kofi and Woods as singles wrestlers for a time, before building up to an emotional reunion at a time when they desperately need one another. Hopefully, with a fully fit Big E. 

[Mr Butternut Squash]

Best Raw since they went back to two hours.

The Kofi/Woods promo was incredible. Where did that come from? I admit I don't usually pay much attention to their segments, but it's like they flicked a switch and delivered the promo of their careers. The way it was filmed as a single shot from the ring to the backstage area made it feel all the more alive and engrossing too. I've been fairly indifferent to them over the years but now I'm anticipating next week with a mix of dread and excitement. Great stuff.

Bianca simply getting into Rhea's face made me feel the kind of spark I haven't felt for ages. I wish Hunter would stop pissing about and get to building that match already. The usage of Bianca Belair has been criminal to be honest, and the main event was a reminder of how fantastic she is. Also, Nia Jax continues to build her case as WWE women's MVP of the year, and I'm not even kidding.

Belts, belts, belts and more belts. Boo!

Thankfully the matches were much better here than on Smackdown. Bron vs Kaiser in particular was excellent until Sheamus ruined it. Bron just about impaling himself on the announce table was insanity. Pure Mike Awesome energy. I like all three of these guys but I'd be happily never watch another triple threat match again in my life.

 

 

[DavidB6937]

Seeing Kofi and Woods being able to sink their teeth into something like that at this stage of the New Day's career was incredible. Fair play to them. I'm intrigued where they'll take it next.

[Mr Butternut Squash]

I don't really get the Gunther stuff. At first I thought it was a good way to sell the importance of wins and losses and adding an extra layer to his character. Now it's just going on and on and it just feels a bit... weird? 

Priest is solid but I hope Gunther demolishes him before moving onto bigger things.

[DavidB6937]

I quite like it. Priest seems to be getting under Gunther's skin which is something he needs to do in order to stand a chance. For me, it's adding more to a feud that I wasn't too interested in revisiting. But I kinda get why some people might not like the way Gunther is in it.