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Post by dex on Mar 6, 2018 2:54:02 GMT
Raw has obviously been the best show for women in the WWE for the last couple months now ( even NXT which is hamstrung by only being one hour). We almost weekly now get a good memorable match on Raw. We usually get 1-2 matches sometimes even three. With at least one of them being given substantial time. Plus Raw sues most of it's roster and doesn't just focus on one group.
Even the Sasha Bayley storyline has been intriguing and has the potential to be great if they stick the landing.
Today, for example, we got a very good Asuka vs Nia Jax match that was 10 + minutes long. Plus we got a solid Bayley vs Mandy match that advanced the slow building Bayley-Sasha storyline. What are your thoughts on the state of Raw's women division?
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Post by @admin on Mar 6, 2018 2:58:33 GMT
I think 2018 in general has been pretty fantastic so far. Smackdown has been slightly uninspired but hardly terrible, and you've listed all the good things about Raw.
The Rumble was great, the Chamber was great, Asuka's matches with Bayley and Sasha on Raw were great, Asuka vs Charlotte at Wrestlemania promises to be really strong and Nia snapping on Alexa will be a good moment. Lots to like at the moment.
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Post by iron maiden on Mar 6, 2018 3:55:15 GMT
Agreed. 2018 has been great for the women. I really enjoyed the Nia/Asuka match tonight and the Bayley/Mandy match. I find Absolution more entertaining, even without Paige wrestling than Riott Squad though I enjoy them too. I think there's plenty of talent. Lots going on and I'm even looking forward to Steph vs Ronda. I hope they keep this momentum going after Mania.
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Post by LS on Mar 6, 2018 4:00:00 GMT
I really hope Mandy doesn't ever lose her moveset. She has some standout moves that'll be even better once she's able to strongly piece it all together. I know they need a spot for Paige on the roster but I really hope Mandy and Sonya branch off from her in the near future. I think there's a lot of missing character development with them just being "the two rookies that Paige brought in."
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Post by @admin on Mar 6, 2018 4:53:13 GMT
I thought Mandy did really well tonight too, and especially when you consider that was her first ever televised singles match. She looked a lot more comfortable and in control (albeit working with Bayley who is the perfect opponent for someone green) than she has in other recent Raw matches. As LS pointed out she's got a few cool moves - I loved the guy in the crowd who marked out over that wicked looking knee.
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Post by Ed on Mar 7, 2018 3:00:46 GMT
I'm really enjoying the Bayley/Sasha storyline. I hope Banks is the one that turns heel. She could be really selfish and take Bayley's efforts to stand up for herself as a sign of disrespect. When or if Bayley needs Sasha's help Banks will either leave her high and dry or beat her up. I want Sasha's reasoning for turning on Bayley to be really self-absorbed. You think you're so much better than me that you would turn down my help? when nobody was your friend I was the only person there for you. Bayley if it wasn't for me nobody would care about you. Having Sasha disrespecting Bayley in this way and Bayley fighting back against her would make for a fun story.
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Post by @admin on Mar 7, 2018 3:56:55 GMT
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Post by nazzer on Mar 7, 2018 16:39:49 GMT
Why couldn't she? Do you think she is too deeply entrenched as a face?
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