Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar

San Juan Street Fight

Bad Bunny vs. Damian Priest

Matt Riddle & Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa & The Usos)

Seth Rollins vs. Omos

WWE RAW Women's Championship

Bianca Belair (c) vs. Iyo Sky

WWE SmackDown Women's Championship

Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Zelina Vega

WWE United States Championship

Austin Theory (c) vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Bronson Reed

I’m going to do some research but this must be the first PLE in AGES without one of the 4HW on it?

Is it still called WM BL? I'm squinting like:

But I only see Backlash. Have they come to their senses? Or was it all a meme?

Theory to retain his title.

Can't be dropping it to Lashley or some random Reed bloke.

May 4, 2023 19:58:13 GMT kingoftheworld said:

I’m going to do some research but this must be the first PLE in AGES without one of the 4HW on it?

Night 2 of WrestleMania. :suspic:, but if that doesn't count, due to being a two-night event, then the last one would be this year's Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event (if you're talking about them not having any matches).

So, flip a coin. Who's main eventing? Cody/Brock, or Priest/Bunny?

May 4, 2023 21:15:27 GMT Lony said:

May 4, 2023 19:58:13 GMT kingoftheworld said:

I’m going to do some research but this must be the first PLE in AGES without one of the 4HW on it?

Night 2 of WrestleMania. :suspic:, but if that doesn't count, due to being a two-night event, then the last one would be this year's Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event (if you're talking about them not having any matches).

EC really?! Mind you I’ve not been following as heavily this year.

I had it in my mind because Charlotte held the title into Mania that it must’ve been a long time between her, Bayley and Becky in the last year. Mostly got thinking that because these are FRESH title matches, no old guard like 4HW/Asuka/Alexa/Carmella (can we include Ronda too?)

Preist/Bunny is apparently Main Eventing the show.

This is pretty huge.

May 4, 2023 21:43:33 GMT kingoftheworld said:

May 4, 2023 21:15:27 GMT Lony said:

Night 2 of WrestleMania. , but if that doesn't count, due to being a two-night event, then the last one would be this year's Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event (if you're talking about them not having any matches).

EC really?! Mind you I’ve not been following as heavily this year.

I had it in my mind because Charlotte held the title into Mania that it must’ve been a long time between her, Bayley and Becky in the last year. Mostly got thinking that because these are FRESH title matches, no old guard like 4HW/Asuka/Alexa/Carmella (can we include Ronda too?)

I was shocked as well.

I wonder how far back you'd have to go not including the Saudi shows? If you told me 2015, I'd believe you.

May 5, 2023 17:47:48 GMT Jake said:

Preist/Bunny is apparently Main Eventing the show.

This is pretty huge.

I know he's been hanging around in WWE a while but I still have no idea who this Evil Rabbit character is and I don't care to find out. Apparently he's a bigger draw than Cody and Brock, because Damian Priest certainly ain't the reason for the main event slot.

Or maybe Brock just wants to open the show, work for two minutes, and ride his tractor home early.

May 6, 2023 11:32:48 GMT Emperor said:

May 5, 2023 17:47:48 GMT Jake said:

Preist/Bunny is apparently Main Eventing the show.

This is pretty huge.

I know he's been hanging around in WWE a while but I still have no idea who this Evil Rabbit character is and I don't care to find out. Apparently he's a bigger draw than Cody and Brock, because Damian Priest certainly ain't the reason for the main event slot.

Or maybe Brock just wants to open the show, work for two minutes, and ride his tractor home early.

I wish you would keep up more Emperor, it officially goes #1 Kommander #2 Lola Vice #3 Bad Bunny #4 Just 5 Guys

Bad Bunny first came to our attention at the 2021 Royal Rumble during his stirling rendition of 'Booker T'. Us ham and eggers were forced to crawl out of the rocks we were accustomed to, and it was only when @admin enlightened us that Bad Bunny was one of the most popular artists in the world with the most hits on Spotify we came around. Then he teamed up with Priest to battle Miz & Morrison at Mania and surprised everyone with his performance. He became a 24/7 Champion before relinquishing to go on his world tour, then made a stunning return at the widely panned 2022 Royal Rumble.

He's in a similar category as Logan Paul where on first glance you underestimate him and think it's a horrible idea to give him this much attention. However, he took his spot seriously, put in the work and delivered in all of his appearances. While I think Logan is the better prospect, the thing about Bunny is that you can tell he genuinely loves the product, so to have a Latin star just helps the brand and makes it more than a redneck soap opera.

Big Pete, Lola Vice at #2? Not bad.

As for Backlash, I'm looking forward to both women's title matches, the six-man tag team match, and to a lesser extent Rhodes/Lesnar. As far as the rest of the card goes, I find everything else to be skippable.

May 4, 2023 21:17:24 GMT CM Punk'd said:

So, flip a coin. Who's main eventing? Cody/Brock, or Priest/Bunny?

Correct me if I'm wrong but would this if Bunny/Priest MEed would it be first ME involving a celebrity since Wrestlemania 11

Well that alleged match order

May 6, 2023 11:49:36 GMT Big Pete said:

May 6, 2023 11:32:48 GMT Emperor said:

I know he's been hanging around in WWE a while but I still have no idea who this Evil Rabbit character is and I don't care to find out. Apparently he's a bigger draw than Cody and Brock, because Damian Priest certainly ain't the reason for the main event slot.

Or maybe Brock just wants to open the show, work for two minutes, and ride his tractor home early.

I wish you would keep up more Emperor, it officially goes #1 Kommander #2 Lola Vice #3 Bad Bunny #4 Just 5 Guys

Bad Bunny first came to our attention at the 2021 Royal Rumble during his stirling rendition of 'Booker T'. Us ham and eggers were forced to crawl out of the rocks we were accustomed to, and it was only when @admin enlightened us that Bad Bunny was one of the most popular artists in the world with the most hits on Spotify we came around. Then he teamed up with Priest to battle Miz & Morrison at Mania and surprised everyone with his performance. He became a 24/7 Champion before relinquishing to go on his world tour, then made a stunning return at the widely panned 2022 Royal Rumble.

He's in a similar category as Logan Paul where on first glance you underestimate him and think it's a horrible idea to give him this much attention. However, he took his spot seriously, put in the work and delivered in all of his appearances. While I think Logan is the better prospect, the thing about Bunny is that you can tell he genuinely loves the product, so to have a Latin star just helps the brand and makes it more than a redneck soap opera.

That, and he's Puerto Rican, Damien Priest is Puerto Rican and they're in Puerto Rico having a Puerto Rican street fight in front of a Puerto Rican audience.

That's a lot of context I wasn't aware of!

Why no LA Knight on the show again? Stupid WWE.

May 6, 2023 23:34:25 GMT Baker said:

Why no LA Knight on the show again? Stupid WWE.

Because they're not in LA, and you need someone else from LA to have a LA street fight with in front of a LA audience to book LA on the show.

Didn't we cover this logic already?

I like the minimal entrance sets. It's modern, but still has that 90s vibe.

Damn this is a hot crowd.

Iyo is super over in San Juan.

Great audible from Belair to move to heel here.

Spoke too soon I guess...

Goddamn that is stadium is packed...

May 6, 2023 23:52:48 GMT NATH45 said:

May 6, 2023 23:34:25 GMT Baker said:

Why no LA Knight on the show again? Stupid WWE.

Because they're not in LA, and you need someone else from LA to have a LA street fight with in front of a LA audience to book LA on the show.

Didn't we cover this logic already?

That logic only applies to main events. They should be able to find a spot for the prototypical WWE-style sports entertainer on the undercard.

OUCH!!!

That looked painful

Pro Io crowd.

Great opening match.

Ooh, Savio Vega's here!

Wonder if we'll get a cameo from Carlos Colon?