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THE GREATNESS OF FINAL DELETION, ROLLINS AS WWE’S TOP BABYFACE, BROCK VS. ORTON AND MORE

By Dave Scherer on 2016-07-10 10:00:00

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I watched the excruciating Final Deletion today. Aside from a few moments (seconds, really), this was to me (and has been from the start) the worst program I've seen on a modern wrestling show since... I can't even remember when. Then, I listened to PWInsider's interview with Dixie Carter, where she praised Matt's work and the storyline. Maybe I'm getting old, but in watching the Hardys program, all I could think was, "systemically, this is what's wrong with TNA." To me, it wasn't "campy" as Carter put it, it was just stupid, and definitely wasn't going to make me watch more. Then she went a step further and praised the production, which was almost worse. Much of the audio is inaudible, and the production values were spotty at best, especially some of the spots in Final Deletion. So, have I become the old Get off my Lawn Guy, or what?

The Final Deletion was definitely one of those things you either liked or you didn’t. To some, it was so bad while to others, like me, it was so bad it was good. With that said, if TNA does a steady diet of things like that, I don’t see it boding well for them long term. But as a one-time, crazy scenario, I enjoyed the hell out of it.

Are you kidding me? Has WWE totally flipped? I just read that Brock's opponent will be Randy Orton! Randy Orton?? I have nothing against RO, but come on; Of all the people who would benefit from a match with Brock, win or lose, they decided on a guy who has been away for months? A guy who Brock has already beaten! Whaaaat? What do you think their illogical logic on this one is?

They are thinking that they are booking a big name match, which hasn’t been seen in many, many years, for one of their biggest shows of the year. From that perspective, I don’t fault them.

When it was announced that Brock Lesnar would be fighting at UFC 200 I saw a ton of articles online questioning whether Brock Lesnar would fail the USADA testing, some of them were less than credible sites but quite a few were what would be considered credible.  How ironic is it that instead of the "rassler" failing the doping tests it was UFC's top star that wet the bed? Especially since USADA doesn't suspend athletes for using illicit street drugs when they do an non-competitive test like the one he failed.

People that write articles that speculate in that manor are irresponsible in my opinion. It’s borderline libel in fact. I am glad that Brock proved them all wrong by passing his tests.

Combining the negative fan reactions and the recent wellness policy issues, is it fair to say that Roman Reign's future as the top babyface is in serious doubt? Having said that, do you agree that WWE already has a perfect top babyface for the future if they turned Seth Rollins? His in ring style is ideal, he has great main event matches, he looks the part and his promo skills are great. I've also heard him on a few podcasts and he is really good in interview situations. Seems a no brainer to me! Plus he easily has ten years left in the tank (barring injury).

I have been saying for about a year now that Rollins works more like a babyface than a heel. I would love for them to book him as a babyface with an attitude. I think it would be great and the fans would love it.

I know that Brock Lesnar has never been caught for PED's or other drugs during his UFC and most recent WWE run, but was he ever caught during his early WWE, football, or amateur wrestling career?  Given his size and look, I assume he gets tested as much as anyone, so it's a testament to the man if it has never been an issue.  Even some of the greatest wrestlers and UFC fighters in history have been caught at some point or another.

I don’t ever remember him failing one.

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