Post by Wrestling Mistress on Sept 23, 2015 6:20:59 GMT
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sheamusdevitt Asks:
I am interested to get your take on Vince allowing Rollins to do so many power moves recently. I remember Jericho saying on his podcast that he was told to stop using his double powerbomb as it didn't fit his character to use power moves. However Seth Rollins seems to be really showing off his Crossfit strength with the crossbody into the AA sequence he did on Cena and last night by deadlifting 250lb Cena up from the matt for the buckle bomb. He also did the Bucklebomb to 300lbs Ryback before. It seems very much a face move set for Rollins and the type of thing that would annoy Vince as it makes Cene'a "super human strength" spots seem less impressive when a guy who is 40lbs lighter than him can do the same moves easily. You can tell by the commentating that when Reigns does a deadlift powerbomb Cole and JBL go on and on about how amazingly strong he is and what a powerhouse he is but when Rollins does the same power moves to even heavier guys they don't seem to know what to say. Clearly it's not part of the narrative Vince wants to be put across on the commentating. Should Cole and JBL not be putting over small guys showcasing their strength more?
J.R.'s Answer:
Rollins is using today's hot moves or trends that many fans seem to like which will help him when he turns 'face. How's he's booked is subjective to say the very least. What's right and what's wrong in the fictional world of pro wrestling is totally up to the viewer. Your opinion is just as valid as mine.
sheamusdevitt Asks:
Hey JR. Interested on your take on how Seth Rollins is being booked. I know you have argued that chicken shit heals cheat to win etc like Flair always did but the problem with Rollins is that he only wins at PPVs and seems to constantly lose on Raw and Smackdown each and every week. Him losing clean to Cena twice in 24 hours and also last month makes him look very weak as a champion. Surely it devalues not only him but the WWE Title to lose to the US Champ clean three times? We all know Cena has to win every single feud in the end but was it really necessary to beat him again on Raw? It would have been smarter to have Kane appear and distract Seth leading to the AA for the win or Kane cause a DQ. With heels like Flair and HHH they always cheated to win but actually won so when we did finally get the pay off and the babyface finally prevails it actually meant something. With Rollins he loses so much it is to be expected at this rate. It would be like Rock pinning HHH every week on Raw back in 2000. It results in fans not be as invested in the story. Bad creative or can you put some logic in having the Champ lose constantly?
J.R.'s Answer:
Booking is highly subjective and can't truly be judged over the short term. I'd likely tweak how Rollins is being booked but that doesn't make me right either. I think WWE is sitting him up for an eventual 'face turn down the road and I have no issues with where Seth is at this time at it's a marathon and not a sprint even though many fans today have little to no patience.
redarmy69 Asks:
Jim - what did you think of the booking of Jericho at NoC? FOr you did Sting perform to the required level for main event and does he have a future at the top of the card?
J.R.'s Answer:
I like Jericho's booking and think that he can help make Reigns better. Sting did great especially at 56 years of age and I was proud of him.
breiley Asks:
After watching NOC, it looked as if Seth Rollins botched a move on Sting, which I know happens. Between that move and the broken nose that he gave Cena, at what point would Rollins be getting backstage heat,or would he be determined unsafe to work with?
J.R.'s Answer:
It's a physical business and certainly isn't ballet. Accidents happen. If a trend develops, and two situations isn't a trend, then you may have a valid point.
sheamusdevitt Asks:
I am interested to get your take on Vince allowing Rollins to do so many power moves recently. I remember Jericho saying on his podcast that he was told to stop using his double powerbomb as it didn't fit his character to use power moves. However Seth Rollins seems to be really showing off his Crossfit strength with the crossbody into the AA sequence he did on Cena and last night by deadlifting 250lb Cena up from the matt for the buckle bomb. He also did the Bucklebomb to 300lbs Ryback before. It seems very much a face move set for Rollins and the type of thing that would annoy Vince as it makes Cene'a "super human strength" spots seem less impressive when a guy who is 40lbs lighter than him can do the same moves easily. You can tell by the commentating that when Reigns does a deadlift powerbomb Cole and JBL go on and on about how amazingly strong he is and what a powerhouse he is but when Rollins does the same power moves to even heavier guys they don't seem to know what to say. Clearly it's not part of the narrative Vince wants to be put across on the commentating. Should Cole and JBL not be putting over small guys showcasing their strength more?
J.R.'s Answer:
Rollins is using today's hot moves or trends that many fans seem to like which will help him when he turns 'face. How's he's booked is subjective to say the very least. What's right and what's wrong in the fictional world of pro wrestling is totally up to the viewer. Your opinion is just as valid as mine.
sheamusdevitt Asks:
Hey JR. Interested on your take on how Seth Rollins is being booked. I know you have argued that chicken shit heals cheat to win etc like Flair always did but the problem with Rollins is that he only wins at PPVs and seems to constantly lose on Raw and Smackdown each and every week. Him losing clean to Cena twice in 24 hours and also last month makes him look very weak as a champion. Surely it devalues not only him but the WWE Title to lose to the US Champ clean three times? We all know Cena has to win every single feud in the end but was it really necessary to beat him again on Raw? It would have been smarter to have Kane appear and distract Seth leading to the AA for the win or Kane cause a DQ. With heels like Flair and HHH they always cheated to win but actually won so when we did finally get the pay off and the babyface finally prevails it actually meant something. With Rollins he loses so much it is to be expected at this rate. It would be like Rock pinning HHH every week on Raw back in 2000. It results in fans not be as invested in the story. Bad creative or can you put some logic in having the Champ lose constantly?
J.R.'s Answer:
Booking is highly subjective and can't truly be judged over the short term. I'd likely tweak how Rollins is being booked but that doesn't make me right either. I think WWE is sitting him up for an eventual 'face turn down the road and I have no issues with where Seth is at this time at it's a marathon and not a sprint even though many fans today have little to no patience.
redarmy69 Asks:
Jim - what did you think of the booking of Jericho at NoC? FOr you did Sting perform to the required level for main event and does he have a future at the top of the card?
J.R.'s Answer:
I like Jericho's booking and think that he can help make Reigns better. Sting did great especially at 56 years of age and I was proud of him.
breiley Asks:
After watching NOC, it looked as if Seth Rollins botched a move on Sting, which I know happens. Between that move and the broken nose that he gave Cena, at what point would Rollins be getting backstage heat,or would he be determined unsafe to work with?
J.R.'s Answer:
It's a physical business and certainly isn't ballet. Accidents happen. If a trend develops, and two situations isn't a trend, then you may have a valid point.
