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kamikazekeeg:
--- Quote from: ignition365 on December 07, 2017, 08:42:21 am ---WWE has a habit of screwing over Matt Hardy, treating him like he's only useful when he's with Jeff. He did well with ECW brand before he left for TNA again. I enjoyed his Matt Hardy V2 character, which I almost feel is a predecessor to the Broken Hardy persona. And as far as I recall, he, historically, hasn't been great on the mic, but he does absolutely well in the ring. WWE has a habit of screwing any good character just to put over someone like Reigns or John Cena.
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Well we just gotta make sure that Matt stays away from Reigns, maybe hovering more around the top of the mid card, and he'll be okay lol I don't need him battling Lesnar for the Universal belt or anything (Though I imagine him and Heyman could have some pretty interesting promos). But the potential for Balor, Wyatt, down the road with The New Day, The Miz, for those with good characters or ideas about them that could make for good interactions, because Matt is a fine wrestler, nothing amazing these days, but consistent that I've seen with him returning, it's the absurdity that I understand about "Woken" Matt which will make things fun.
Because honestly, it doesn't really feel like there are a lot of good "characters" in WWE these days. There's a couple for sure, but like proper characters on the level of Wyatt or now Matt, there's only a couple really good ones.
burningdoom:
^ I'm perfectly fine with that. WWE needs less characters, and less scripts. They need more off the cuff promos and guys being allowed to be creative on their own. They need that opportunity to try to one-up each other. That's what made the Attitude Era so special.
kamikazekeeg:
This is technically wrestling related, but apparently it looks like Vince is looking to reboot his failed football league, the XFL. It was a complete disaster the first time and I'm not sure I see how it becomes a thing for him. At least he'd know what to do right this time, but I can't imagine this works out.
https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2017/12/21/16808176/vince-mcmahon-has-reportedly-filed-for-new-xfl-trademarks
And for kicks, here's a retrospective on the XFL from OSW Review.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrg7w-ETjL0
burningdoom:
He wants to package it as content to sell to content-hungry digital streaming services.
kamikazekeeg:
--- Quote from: burningdoom on December 22, 2017, 01:07:09 am ---He wants to package it as content to sell to content-hungry digital streaming services.
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For sure. That's clearly the only avenue for it, especially if he can keep more control over it rather than through a tv network deal. I personally don't care as I don't watch sports at all, it's just interesting to see Vince making what is likely another poor business decision. What's next? Bring back the World Bodybuilding Federation?
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