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Notes In Observance – WWE Raw 2/1/16: United They Stand
“Notes In Observance” features random thoughts and analysis on recent television shows. Quick results can be found at the bottom of the post.
(Aired 2/1/16)
United They Stand
– The opening in-ring segment with Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman and WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose was likely designed to explore the wrinkle of a Lesnar-Ambrose interaction and it was what we expected, yet something about it felt empty. At least it was nice to not have Roman Reigns open the show for a change. We also dug the new red “Suplex City” shirts, since it makes it appear as if the highway sign is smeared with blood. Ambrose did look tough for interrupting Heyman and standing in Lesnar’s face, telling him he wanted to go to Suplex City all for the belt. Heyman also addressed the Wyatts, so that makes us think maybe Bray Wyatt does something to take Lesnar out of the picture.
Notes In Observance – WWE SmackDown 1/21/16: Ready To Rumble
By Nicholas Jason Lopez
“Notes In Observance” features random thoughts and analysis on recent television shows. Quick results can be found at the bottom of the post.
(Aired 1/21/16)
Ready To Rumble
– “Classic” Chris Jericho made his SmackDown return after 14 months and hyped the Royal Rumble match before an interesting comedic exchange with The World Tag Team Champions, The New Day, who were still mourning the loss of Francesca The Trombone and accusing Jericho of being a criminal. The three-man commentary team of Mauro Ranallo, Jerry Lawler and Byron Saxton were again on point. Jericho’s bit with the unicorn names was okay, but we’ve seen it over and over again. Just want to get to the Rumble match already. On that note, Jericho got the last laugh by revealing that New Day would have to fight in a match against opponents they’d probably not like.
Notes In Observance – WWE SmackDown 12/31/15: New Year’s Revolutions
“Notes In Observance” features random thoughts and analysis on recent television shows. Quick results can be found at the bottom of the post.
(Aired 12/31/15)
New Year’s Revolutions
– The opening video highlighted Vince McMahon getting arrested by the New York Police Department after WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns shoved him to the ground when he made semi-racist remarks about how he exploited his older relatives for money. Reigns saved John Cena from a League Of Nations beatdown when McMahon suddenly dropped the bomb that he’d defend his Title on the following week with himself as the special guest referee.