Counting Lights Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 I think Almas would be great for the PPV after Summerslam, or even the one after that. The dude just showed he could hang with AJ on SmackDown, use the next month or two for him to string together some strong wins against guys like Hardy or New Day to keep feeding the fire. If anything comes of the Rey Mysterio rumors, I would even say have them feud with Almas winning, and that catapulting him to a title shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepia Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 I'm not trying to say that he doesn't have time to do notable things between now and SummerSlam, but by now I figured he would have at least done a bit more than he already has in order to look formidable and become familiar to the casual eye - especially for such a big show. It's already bad enough that he actually loss to Styles. Besides, Paige herself is announcing the challenger. Would be kinda odd if she choose Almas a week after losing to AJ unless Zelina manages to do some really good convincing. In kayfabe Paige has shown that she makes somewhat erratic choices that are 'daring' and might stir up a little controversy. Almas might have impressed Paige enough in the match against AJ so combine those with Zelina Vega business dealings, Almas would be a suitable opponent should they want to push him fast. Fan-booking a little, they can have him beat Jeff, The Miz or Bryan or someone to give him a big rub between now and Summerslam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGPLX. Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 It wouldn't be a smart move to put Almas in that position when he hasn't done anything notable since debuting. Finn Balor won the Universal Champion in like his fourth match on the main roster. Anyway, I hope Almas ends up facing Rey and Joe faces AJ. Not sure if either will happen though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil' Kazu Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 But he won a fatal 4 way and beat Roman Reigns to get a shot at the title, which was vacant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St★rstruck Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Thanks, lol. That was pretty much gonna be my exact response. It would be different if the title was actually held by someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGPLX. Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Yeah and he beat Roman on his first night on RAW. The argument could be made that he didn't do anything to deserve being in one of those Fatal 4 Ways. I'm not saying Almas getting a title shot is a great move, I just don't think it's that outlandish, especially at this point when there is no obvious contender for Summerslam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGION Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 He was the longest reigning NXT champion and a huge draft for Raw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St★rstruck Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 Bálor was the first person drafted from NXT, and was made out to be a big deal from the very jump. He may not have did anything on the main roster to even earn the opportunity to compete for the Universal title, but the story is that he was highly-touted and was brought in to hopefully be one of the top faces of RAW - and proved his worth by defeating a former multiple-time World Champion on his first night. You could also argue that Seth didn't do anything to deserve that shot, and neither did Roman. They both loss the night before in a Triple Threat, lol. In Almas' case, he was made out to be a big deal as well - maybe not as much as Bálor, but a big deal nonetheless. The problem with Almas, is that the only person that he's defeated before facing Styles was Sin Cara - a guy who really isn't credible at all...and then he loss to Styles. He hasn't really done much to make you believe he can be WWE champion at the moment aside from giving Styles a run for his money, and that's it. If Almas hadn't already fought Styles (and loss), I'd be more on board with him being next in line for the shot. I think the biggest difference is that Bálor was fighting for a chance to become an inaugural champion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango kid Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 My guess Reigns wins Braun Cashes in to win the title and we'll get Reigns vs Braun again if they're smart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Vercetti Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 Hope Braun doesnt cash in this early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb ★ Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 My guess Reigns wins Braun Cashes in to win the title and we'll get Reigns vs Braun again if they're smartReigns better be full on heel this time against Braun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb ★ Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Matches added from RAW Universal Championship Match Singles Match Brock Lesnar © vs. Roman Reigns Grudge Match (MiTB briefcase on the line) Singles Match Braun Strowman vs. Kevin Owens Intercontinental Championship Match Singles Match Dolph Ziggler © vs. Seth Rollins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Carlton Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Oh look.. rematches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counting Lights Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 I don't understand why we need that IC title match. I really don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGION Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 That one match... I can't even... This is sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Hell Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Wow what a great Summerslam, just the same matches all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepia Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Just get drunk and throw stuff at the TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willows Way Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Summer rematch Maggle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPC Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Wish Elias was IC champion going into Summerslam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGION Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Anyone but Ziggler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanillaSlice Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Owen's MITB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil' Kazu Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 So the last show is regarded as one of the worst PPVs (at least) in recent memory, what should we do for Summerslam? A bunch of rematches and add a match that people always shit on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ! Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 At least things are looking fresh on the Smackdown side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oresama Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Is anyone else thinking Owens/Strowman ends in a double countout or something and both of them will MITB holders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil' Kazu Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Why should Owens win anything if the match is a draw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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