HeelPiper
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Post by HeelPiper on Jul 20, 2023 16:33:46 GMT -5
To people not understanding why the new basics are gamechangers, that 2 pack 96 Bulldog can probably be converted into an elite Interesting, you think they re-engineered elite trunks for the new basics?
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Post by J-MANN on Jul 20, 2023 16:33:58 GMT -5
The Rock in street gear is absolute 🔥
And Rey from the MNW Series 2 goes HARD!
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crush
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Post by crush on Jul 20, 2023 16:34:06 GMT -5
Bam Bam main-evented WM as a throw-in body in a celebrity match. Becky has been pushed as one of the biggest acts in the company for going on 5 years at this point, main-evented multiple PPVs and a Mania, moves a ton of merch, and been presented by WWE as a star and face of the company. The only other woman who's ever remotely got that kind of push for that sustained a period of time has been Charlotte. I get not liking Becky - or any other wrestler for that matter - but pretending that WWE does not absolutely push her like the biggest female star they've ever had is willfully sticking one's head in the sand and ignoring reality for the sake's of one's opinion. The cold hard truth is that in same way that fewer people actively care about women’s football or the WNBA, female wrestling is never going to be as popular as mens wrestling. Arguing the merits and popularity of women's wrestling as a whole is not the same as talking specifically about Becky Lynch and the fact that WWE has consistently booked her as one of the biggest stars/faces of the company for five years.
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Post by 2sweeeeet on Jul 20, 2023 16:34:59 GMT -5
Then it's be a 5-pack and Angle would have awful parts choices and I still wouldn't get it So your chances of getting would drastic go down? I was never going to get it because it's a crap4-pack
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Jul 20, 2023 16:35:14 GMT -5
So no more Randy Savage? Who owns his license/image now that Lanny has passed away? Randy’s widow has always had control over the estate ever since Randy’s passing. She has hired CMG to handle the licensing of his name and likeness.
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Post by NoseBleedcollectibles on Jul 20, 2023 16:35:34 GMT -5
Ali and studd in next retro set, Pretty bland
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HeelPiper
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Post by HeelPiper on Jul 20, 2023 16:36:19 GMT -5
Rocky Johnson's skintone was fixed in the render, but the proto is wrong again. Why???
This line is plagued with so many easily avoidable mistakes.
Iron Sheik's trunks, part selection of Eddie and Angle, Gargano's boots. So many bad design choices that should be easily fixed, if the designer was motivated.
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crush
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Post by crush on Jul 20, 2023 16:36:46 GMT -5
Really stupid argument. Bam Bam Bigelow is the biggest male star because he headlined ONE WrestleMania almost 30 years ago? Compared to Becky Lynch who, if she's not the biggest female star of all time, is the biggest in the last 10 years? Come on now. Becky and Bam Bam are tied for most main evented Manias. So your argument just collapsed on itself. I know you're essentially trolling with the whole Mania thing, so I'll regret that, but taking it at the face value I know I shouldn't: Bam Bam was elevated for a three month period to have someone for LT to go over, Becky has been consistently booked as one of the top stars of the company for 5 years.
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Post by rkmo: The FOCUS Method on Jul 20, 2023 16:36:52 GMT -5
Looks like now's a good time to go back to someplace less dense, like the Earth's core
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HeelPiper
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Post by HeelPiper on Jul 20, 2023 16:38:08 GMT -5
You know, Bam Bam Bigelow main evented WM once. By that token, he's the biggest male star in pro wrestling going by this logic. Who would you say is a bigger star than Becky? Elizabeth? That's about the only one I can think of that would even come close. Trish and Lita performed for bigger audiences. Chyna was a star when 7 million people were watching and did Playboy.
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Post by mrmonkeyofficial on Jul 20, 2023 16:38:31 GMT -5
Becky & Bam Bam Bigelow Ultimate Edition 2 pack next SDCC?
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Jul 20, 2023 16:38:50 GMT -5
I think people are not understanding the now part of “Then, Now, Forever, Together.”
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Post by J-MANN on Jul 20, 2023 16:39:15 GMT -5
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Post by marklud on Jul 20, 2023 16:40:45 GMT -5
Love the middle age men getting butt hurt about probably the biggest woman star in pro wrestling being in a toy set. Also that Austin is perfect and I can’t wait to own it. I'm not a current WWE guy at all (prefer NJPW/AEW/etc.) but my god the whining has been out of control about her. People are really telling on themselves. Becky is and has been a star, I'm quite honestly dumbfounded at the annoying internet backlash to it. If anything, "Rocky Maivia" and not "The Rock" is the one that sticks out like a sore thumb in that set.
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Post by ztj_wwf on Jul 20, 2023 16:40:55 GMT -5
I'm really impressed with what we've seen today. No major complaints.
The Sultan is not only a surprise, but looks incredible!
Unmasked Rey is another shocker. Never thought we would get it. Same goes for Fake Diesel.
WM Rock's trunks are wrong, but for once I'm glad with an inaccuracy, since that trunk design is more unique than what he actually wore at WM 28. Not sure anyone was clamoring for a Nicholas...
I LOVE that they did referee Mr. T, with a WCW Mr. T chase...and in the Basic line! I will definitely be getting both.
How are they going to pull off The Executioner attire? A removable cloth singlet and cape? That seems like a lot.
Love that we're getting two Paul Bearers. I wish we could have gotten a third (Ministry era), but happy to have these two. I've seen some mention that we need a 2000 red suited Bearer, but that one would need a thinner body, as he had lost weight around that time.
Excited that we're finally getting a WCW Cactus. Nice that they left the heart tattoo off of Dude, since he only had that in 1998 during the feud with Austin, so this one will work as a 1997 Dude.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2023 16:41:15 GMT -5
Becky and Bam Bam are tied for most main evented Manias. So your argument just collapsed on itself. I know you're essentially trolling with the whole Mania thing, so I'll regret that, but taking it at the face value I know I shouldn't: Bam Bam was elevated for a three month period to have someone for LT to go over, Becky has been consistently booked as one of the top stars of the company for 5 years. I won't disagree with that statement.
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Jul 20, 2023 16:42:19 GMT -5
The cold hard truth is that in same way that fewer people actively care about women’s football or the WNBA, female wrestling is never going to be as popular as mens wrestling. Arguing the merits and popularity of women's wrestling as a whole is not the same as talking specifically about Becky Lynch and the fact that WWE has consistently booked her as one of the biggest stars/faces of the company for five years. Is the argument that she shouldn't be in this set or is it that she doesn't deserve to? I'm not getting this set or care for it, but I think it makes sense to include a female. Other than Becky, I could see Trish, Lita or Charlotte being in this set. I think it's important to include someone who broke the norms/glass ceiling of what is predominantly a male sport. If she wasn't included, we could of also gotten a 4 pack of women who've changed wrestling. That being, I would still put Becky, Lita, Trish in the set.
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Post by rdwrer88 on Jul 20, 2023 16:43:13 GMT -5
Really stupid argument. Bam Bam Bigelow is the biggest male star because he headlined ONE WrestleMania almost 30 years ago? Compared to Becky Lynch who, if she's not the biggest female star of all time, is the biggest in the last 10 years? Come on now. Becky and Bam Bam are tied for most main evented Manias. So your argument just collapsed on itself. That's your argument guy. And it's still a stupid one. Stone Cold Steve Austin has main evented 3 Wrestlemanias, Roman Reigns has main evented 7. Are you trying to tell me that because Reigns has more, he's a bigger star? Stupid argument.
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Post by Warriah' on Jul 20, 2023 16:43:17 GMT -5
The cold hard truth is that in same way that fewer people actively care about women’s football or the WNBA, female wrestling is never going to be as popular as mens wrestling. Arguing the merits and popularity of women's wrestling as a whole is not the same as talking specifically about Becky Lynch and the fact that WWE has consistently booked her as one of the biggest stars/faces of the company for five years. It means she’s out of place in a set amongst the biggest stars in wrestling history. It’d be like a football icons 4 pack including Maradona, Pele, Messi and some random woman.
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Post by stc13 on Jul 20, 2023 16:43:57 GMT -5
Becky and Bam Bam. I bet nobody had that on the "SDCC Thread Fights" bingo card.
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