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Post by HeelPiper on Jul 18, 2024 16:17:01 GMT -5
I watched MITB and was floored to see Breakker pinned by Sami Zayn clean after just one finish. I feel like a lot of mystique was lost. I like Sami, but even beating Gunther was also a massive reach.
I really thought that Breakker would be unbeatable up until a major main event match, with the right talent, not beaten by a guy that looks like he works at a gas station. No disrespect because I think he's got a ton of skill and charisma, but I don't see him as a marketable superstar.
I digress though, as this isn't meant to be derogatory towards Sami, I just thought that Breakker would be booked like a legit force of nature, and now he feels incredibly human.
Am I overreacting, or were other people bothered by this decision?
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Post by OTC Waxbender on Jul 18, 2024 16:37:28 GMT -5
My problem is WWE refused to pull the trigger on Sami when he was white hot as Sami Uso or even give him a moment with a different title during that time, then they wait until he cools way down and give him a huge win over Gunther. Just seemed like a bad booking decision, nothing against Sami as I enjoy his work and he does deserve a reign and his flowers for carrying the Bloodline story during that time but ffs why not strike while the iron is hot?
Luckily Breakker is still young and has time to pay his dues and still end up as a monster that runs through people but yes I agree they should have probably done it slightly different. Not every story with Sami has to be him overcoming a beast thats bigger than him but I get why they do it. Just not a huge fan of it, still hoping for Sami VS KO down the line though and a few other technical match ups for him to showcase his in ring ability.
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Post by theoutlaw1999 on Jul 18, 2024 17:00:15 GMT -5
I kinda disagree. These long undefeated streaks have gotten stale.
Just because someone loses it doesn't mean they can't come out the next week and kick ass.
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Post by Evil Abed on Jul 18, 2024 17:01:09 GMT -5
WWE is behind on their pushes, until they dig themselves out of hole it’s always seemingly a little too little a little too late.
Sami Zayn - Natural push would have been in 2023. Now in 2024 it feels out of place. LA Knight - Natural push would have been in 2023. Jey Uso - Natural push would be now, but likely not to see until 2025 it seems.
Call me crazy and def going to be in the minority, but Sami beating Roman for the title after the split from Bloodline would have been a better natural story end to Romans title run than Cody beating him for it a year later.
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Post by J-MANN on Jul 18, 2024 18:14:31 GMT -5
As the biggest Breakker mark on this forum, I think the loss was a good thing as long as he wins at SummerSlam.
Them immediately getting away from the Goldberg unbeatable monster right away will benefit Bron in the long run.
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Post by HeelPiper on Jul 18, 2024 18:37:38 GMT -5
As the biggest Breakker mark on this forum, I think the loss was a good thing as long as he wins at SummerSlam. Them immediately getting away from the Goldberg unbeatable monster right away will benefit Bron in the long run. I can understand that in the big picture, but I do wish he lost to a Cody Rhodes or somebody at the tippy top first. A real Superman type.
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Post by BØRNS on Jul 19, 2024 0:49:56 GMT -5
I'm glad Breakker lost. First, it shows that they're not relying on his nepotism, as that's how it felt in NXT. Second, if he won the IC title and remained undefeated, he just would have been a Gunther 2.0 which we just had the last few years.
He also comes across really strange to me. He's supposed to be a face, but he's not very likeable. I can see him getting easily lost on the main roster after his 15 minutes are over.
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Post by bWo on Jul 19, 2024 1:00:24 GMT -5
I find it more odd how much selling he does in matches he wins. Losses happen here and there, but getting beaten up by guys he should squash is what seems out of place to me. The night he lawn darted Ricochet into the wall and then slammed him through the window is a good example. Two segments before that Ricochet was kicking his ass at ringside. The guy was leaving the company and they still had Bron selling for him. Why?
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Post by CM Tusk on Jul 19, 2024 2:35:26 GMT -5
Losing to a guy who is well established and ended the longest title reign in the titles history in the first shot does no damage towards him or his image. Especially given he’s most likely going to end up taking the belt off Sami anyways.
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Post by Lone Wölf on Jul 19, 2024 7:01:02 GMT -5
Gunther just lost to Sami clean a few months ago so Bron will be fine. We need to see that he's young, full of himself and will make mistakes.
It's how he learns from those mistakes.
Also, LOL at Sami being the one to end Roman's reign.
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Post by J-MANN on Jul 19, 2024 7:54:33 GMT -5
Also, LOL at Sami being the one to end Roman's reign. 🤣🤣
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Post by J-MANN on Jul 19, 2024 7:56:11 GMT -5
He's supposed to be a face, but he's not very likeable. Bron is a heel. But the fans wanna cheer him. Those barks and reactions get louder and louder each week.
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Post by Angusdacat on Jul 19, 2024 8:26:59 GMT -5
My problem is WWE refused to pull the trigger on Sami when he was white hot as Sami Uso or even give him a moment with a different title during that time, then they wait until he cools way down and give him a huge win over Gunther. Just seemed like a bad booking decision, nothing against Sami as I enjoy his work and he does deserve a reign and his flowers for carrying the Bloodline story during that time but ffs why not strike while the iron is hot? Luckily Breakker is still young and has time to pay his dues and still end up as a monster that runs through people but yes I agree they should have probably done it slightly different. Not every story with Sami has to be him overcoming a beast thats bigger than him but I get why they do it. Just not a huge fan of it, still hoping for Sami VS KO down the line though and a few other technical match ups for him to showcase his in ring ability. Sami main evented Wrestlemania from that push. There's not too much higher you can go for an upper midcard babyface.
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Post by OTC Waxbender on Jul 19, 2024 10:11:11 GMT -5
My problem is WWE refused to pull the trigger on Sami when he was white hot as Sami Uso or even give him a moment with a different title during that time, then they wait until he cools way down and give him a huge win over Gunther. Just seemed like a bad booking decision, nothing against Sami as I enjoy his work and he does deserve a reign and his flowers for carrying the Bloodline story during that time but ffs why not strike while the iron is hot? Luckily Breakker is still young and has time to pay his dues and still end up as a monster that runs through people but yes I agree they should have probably done it slightly different. Not every story with Sami has to be him overcoming a beast thats bigger than him but I get why they do it. Just not a huge fan of it, still hoping for Sami VS KO down the line though and a few other technical match ups for him to showcase his in ring ability. Sami main evented Wrestlemania from that push. There's not too much higher you can go for an upper midcard babyface. missed the whole point I was making. Timing not whether he deserves it, of course he does. EDIT: seemed condescending so reworded
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Jul 19, 2024 17:58:11 GMT -5
He's supposed to be a face 😂
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Post by Rocky Balboa on Jul 20, 2024 6:57:30 GMT -5
I hate long drawn streaks or championship reigns. Him losing made me like him more.
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Post by JokerFC on Jul 20, 2024 10:27:04 GMT -5
He's supposed to be a face, but he's not very likeable. Bron is a heel. But the fans wanna cheer him. Those barks and reactions get louder and louder each week. They are getting louder for sure.
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Post by K5 on Jul 20, 2024 11:59:14 GMT -5
creatively, they've made it a more interesting road for him. maybe he could not find success on the main roster until the right manager comes along, etc.
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Post by kennyw86v2 on Jul 20, 2024 21:30:19 GMT -5
Nobody within wwe cares about protecting Rick Steiners son.
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Jul 21, 2024 3:05:09 GMT -5
He is protected. He lost to the ic champ that’s not a burial. He’s the champ for a reason. It would be different if he lost to a lower card talent or a jobber. He will be fine.
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