WWE The Bash - Preview and Live Discussion

Y 2 Jake · 06-27-2009, 12:28 PM

C.M. Punk vs. Jeff Hardy

I don't know why WWE are billing this as the first singles match between the two of them. If that's the case then what was that short match at the end of Extreme Rules?

Should be a good match. It'll hold my intrest because I'll be curious what happens to Jeff towards the end and the possibility of a heel turn should keep me intrigued.

Randy Orton vs. Triple H

I hope this goes on last. I could do with something long and boring to help me go to sleep. Anyone else from the UK struggle after the end of a PPV?

Should be better than their other matches. But the stipulations are silly. Falls Count Anywhere then a Stretcher match. That means, in theory, after the second fall they'll have to have a walk to the ring. Certainly if the fall counts anywhere. I think a simple hardcore matc would've been better.

Tommy Dreamer vs. Jack Swagger vs. Christian vs. Mark Henry vs. Finlay

Should be another entertaining match. The last ECW one wasn't great. But I suspect they were informed prior to the match that the Triple H & Raw main event ones needed to be better.

I would've liked a couple of different wrestlers, but it should be good all the same.

This match is pointless if there isn't a new champion.

Melina vs. Michelle McCool

I think both are awful. I'm not attracted to either. Overall I'll probably use this match as an oppertunity to browse Babe Station.

Melina will win this month only for McCool to get the belt at Night Of Champions.

Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio

Should be a great match. But the stipulation is too soon. I can't honestly think WWE would be stupid enough to get rid of Rey's mask. But I suppose it would be a talking point.

It'll be like the Kane/Rey match from last year, DQ finish with Rey winning.

The Great Khali vs. Dolph Ziggler

It's good to see some fresh faces on PPV. They've worked well together over the past couple of weeks. I read rumours that Zigger would be feuding with Undertaker. I can't see it happening. But he should probably feud with Rey Mysterio next.

It's a no DQ match so I'm expecting some more of those stiff looking chair shots Ziggler performed the other week.

John Cena vs. The Miz

Another intresting match. I think they should've held it off for longer. But whatever. I don't actually see the match happening. Or at the very least it won't be long. Either Miz will get a cheap roll-up or he'll just avoid participating in the match some how.

Carlito & Primo vs. Ted Dibiase & Cody Rhodes

Should be solid. Hopefully new champions.

Overall

Looks like it could be one of the best shows of the year. It's a shame that WWE is going to gimmick the fuck out of their next couple of ''B'' shows. I'd much rather see a solid card then an all submission or Cell show.

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Tommy Platinum · 06-27-2009, 01:57 PM

Come to think of it, why isn't John Morrison on this PPV? He seems to be getting a huge push and yet he doesn't get on the PPV card while Ziggler and Khali do. They should have booked a Morrison vs Edge rematch surely.

I'm going to give WWE the benefit of the doubt and assume that they're saving it.

King Steventon · 06-27-2009, 01:59 PM

Or it could be an improptu match. Or some sort of non-wrestling segment. Or run-ins during the title match.

Tommy Platinum · 06-27-2009, 02:15 PM

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Or it could be an improptu match. Or some sort of non-wrestling segment. Or run-ins during the title match.

I can't really see an impromptu match. I think they definitely would have announced this beforehand and the card already seems pretty full anyway. I wouldn't really want another match added as I want the existing matches to get time, but I'd rather see this than Ziggler/Khali. I know Ziggler is looking good and the feud is well booked, but he doesn't need to be on PPV right now. I believe Morrison does because putting guys on PPV is the best way of showing the fans that they are a big deal and are going places.

RaiZ-R · 06-28-2009, 05:16 PM

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Randy Orton vs. Triple H
I hope this goes on last. I could do with something long and boring to help me go to sleep. Anyone else from the UK struggle after the end of a PPV?

Should be better than their other matches. But the stipulations are silly. Falls Count Anywhere then a Stretcher match. That means, in theory, after the second fall they'll have to have a walk to the ring. Certainly if the fall counts anywhere. I think a simple hardcore matc would've been better.

I expect the Falls Count Out Anywhere match and Stretcher match have been chosen so that Orton can pull of two cheap falls in one go. Pinning Triple H outside the ring (maybe even on the stretcher) and then quickly getting him over the line, possibly with help from Priceless.

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I know Ziggler is looking good and the feud is well booked, but he doesn't need to be on PPV right now. I believe Morrison does because putting guys on PPV is the best way of showing the fans that they are a big deal and are going places.

Exactly why Ziggler should get the spot. Morrison has had tons of PPV matches and is currently fueding with no one, and is looking shiny after a competitive win over the World Champ. Ziggler/Khali has been building for over a month and deserves a PPV blow off match. Morrison will be on the next PPV I assume, and missing this one does him no harm, but does Dolph a weath of good. It's win win.

WWE should be praised for creating a Bash PPV that looks compelling and for the most part has managed to make complete sense. The only thing that is disappointing is the Mask vs. Title match being so soon in the fued, as it is really the blow-off, no matter the result.

PY · 06-28-2009, 05:57 PM

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Come to think of it, why isn't John Morrison on this PPV? He seems to be getting a huge push and yet he doesn't get on the PPV card while Ziggler and Khali do. They should have booked a Morrison vs Edge rematch surely.

I'm going to give WWE the benefit of the doubt and assume that they're saving it.

I think they're saving Morrison/Edge for the next PPV. Dolph/Khali has been a pretty solid mid card feud, so I don't mind it.

Tommy Platinum · 06-28-2009, 06:15 PM

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Exactly why Ziggler should get the spot. Morrison has had tons of PPV matches and is currently fueding with no one, and is looking shiny after a competitive win over the World Champ. Ziggler/Khali has been building for over a month and deserves a PPV blow off match. Morrison will be on the next PPV I assume, and missing this one does him no harm, but does Dolph a weath of good. It's win win.

WWE should be praised for creating a Bash PPV that looks compelling and for the most part has managed to make complete sense. The only thing that is disappointing is the Mask vs. Title match being so soon in the fued, as it is really the blow-off, no matter the result.

Dam your ability for convincing me to come round to your way of thinking! You're right, it is a good way to show that Dolph is a big deal and he probably does need that more than Morrison. I'm just surprised that with the way Morrison is being pushed, he isn't involved in a high profile feud and wrestling at every PPV. I guess that will come.

And I agree that this is a great card. I can't wait for it.