Feb 19, 2023 20:45:09 GMT Emperor said:

Roman vs Sami was perfect. I'm really glad they kept Jey's allegiances a mystery. Everyone was calling for Jey to turn on Sami, which I didn't like, so happy they didn't go in that direction. Sami accidentally spearing Jey adds an interesting wrinkle but I still think in the end Jey will (and should) go against Roman. Maybe he costs Roman against Cody, or maybe they put that on hold until after Mania.

It's already been explained why Ko didn't come out until after the match.

What I don't understand is why Solo Sikoa was nowhere to be seen. And I thought The Usos were banned from Canada, or was that a joke that went over my head?

They put a Solo name tag on Jey and just smuggled him into the country I bet.  

Just soaking in the adulation from the fans, Sami shows how much of a great babyface he is. The guy just turned into a good guy again & after the 1st run was lukewarm. As it never happened. I would say it is unbelievable, but I'd be lying. The man was the most hated superstar on the roster for while. To add to an old beloved character after being able to be a great villain is very impressive.

Feb 20, 2023 1:32:52 GMT c said:

Feb 19, 2023 20:45:09 GMT Emperor said:

Roman vs Sami was perfect. I'm really glad they kept Jey's allegiances a mystery. Everyone was calling for Jey to turn on Sami, which I didn't like, so happy they didn't go in that direction. Sami accidentally spearing Jey adds an interesting wrinkle but I still think in the end Jey will (and should) go against Roman. Maybe he costs Roman against Cody, or maybe they put that on hold until after Mania.

It's already been explained why Ko didn't come out until after the match.

What I don't understand is why Solo Sikoa was nowhere to be seen. And I thought The Usos were banned from Canada, or was that a joke that went over my head?

They put a Solo name tag on Jey and just smuggled him into the country I bet.  

Not even the authorities can tell them apart.

Feb 20, 2023 1:56:06 GMT Ed said:

Just soaking in the adulation from the fans, Sami shows how much of a great babyface he is. The guy just turned into a good guy again & after the 1st run was lukewarm. As it never happened. I would say it is unbelievable, but I'd be lying. The man was the most hated superstar on the roster for while. To add to an old beloved character after being able to be a great villain is very impressive.

We're overlooking one important point. The Bloodline were more or less babyfaces up until a few months ago.

No one on that roster could get the sympathy to make Roman Reigns look like the worst man on the planet.

If Reigns at smashed John Cena at The Rumble instead of Sami - the crowd would cheer him on. Mysterio or maybe even Cody couldn't have played Sami's role in this storyline and ensured not only did he become the biggest babyface in the sport, but also ensure Roman looked like the biggest prick at the same time.

Feb 19, 2023 2:10:49 GMT CM Punk'd said:

Looks like Beth is honoring Bull Nakano with that face.

EDIT: Thanks for the correction, surrender .  I forgot about Luna.  The Vachons are like royalty in Quebec wrestling.

Looks like I was right to begin with.  Beth sent out a tweet putting over Bull, and hopes she gets a spot in the Hall of Fame.

Brock/Bobby was weak. That ending to that match was Russoriffic!

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