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[BigRedLedbetter]

With the network being free this month I guess I was expecting something big to happen. Surprise comeback or something. Bryan can't get healthy soon enough and I miss Reigns more than I thought I would.

[numbers]

This match shows how depleted their roster is.

[BigRedLedbetter]

This match shows how depleted their roster is.

Totally. Ugh. They need a jolt sometime soon to make the road to Wrestlemania entertaining.

[numbers]

I don't really think Reigns moves the needle like most, so that jolt would have to come from Bryan, who seems far from a return. They could always have their champion appear on television, though that's far fetched.

[BigRedLedbetter]

They could always have their champion appear on television, though that's far fetched.

[numbers]

As evidenced by his appearance last week, Vince is more over than anyone on the roster.

[BigRedLedbetter]

As evidenced by his appearance last week, Vince is more over than anyone on the roster.

Rumors are because of all the low ratings lately this is why we saw Vince on TV last week.

[numbers]

I read they are setting up a Vince-HHH angle that will lead into Mania.

[BigRedLedbetter]

I read they are setting up a Vince-HHH angle that will lead into Mania.

Makes sense storyline wise.

The new Macho Man blu ray is waiting for me in my mailbox at home. Can't wait to watch that tonight.

[Dr. Van Nostrand]

With the network being free this month I guess I was expecting something big to happen. Surprise comeback or something. Bryan can't get healthy soon enough and I miss Reigns more than I thought I would.

the only hope i had for this PPV was the fact that before Raw started Monday team Cena was still short 1 person and i hoped the person who had fought the most against the Authority would be ready to return. but no luck, Daniel Bryan is still not ready for a return, or they are just saving him for the Rumble

[numbers]

I've read it's a long shot that he's back for Mania.

[Dr. Van Nostrand]

I've read it's a long shot that he's back for Mania.

thats pretty terrible, hopefully its just the story being put out there to try and keep it a surprise when he does show back up

[Alex]

[Dr. Van Nostrand]

Sting possibly showing up tonight has me real close to downloading the network

[numbers]

I'm starting to think they are going to have a bunch of crazy shit happen tonight to promote the network. If so, they've finally stumbled on why the network isn't succeeding. The product isn't good.

[BigRedLedbetter]

I'm starting to think they are going to have a bunch of crazy shit happen tonight to promote the network. If so, they've finally stumbled on why the network isn't succeeding. The product isn't good.

I do love the network but agreed the product is not good right now. That being said it was amazing to see Stinger.

[numbers]

The product has been bad since the network launched, and has gotten abysmal since Bryan got hurt(not soley because he's gone, but that's the timeline.) Thats why the network has been a dud, if they were actually putting out a good product people would have reason to buy it.

Last nights main event was a step in the right direction, the Sting debut was great, and I loved that Ziggler got to be the guy that went the distance and not Cena.

[Patman]

I'm starting to think they are going to have a bunch of crazy shit happen tonight to promote the network. If so, they've finally stumbled on why the network isn't succeeding. The product isn't good.

I do love the network but agreed the product is not good right now. That being said it was amazing to see Stinger.

The Network is amazing for old school fans and people that grew up watching. That being said, one of the biggest selling points is that the current PPVs are available on it for the price, and there have been shows since launch where I wondered why I pay the 9.99. I would be pissed if I actually shelled out the $50 for a majority of these shows. Last night was great though, it was one of those shows where I'm reminded of why I enjoy pro wrestling and why I continue to watch even though the product hasn't been very good lately. What they really need to do is work on building new stars and not giving up on people who aren't getting over as fast as they thought they would. I do agree that that's why the Network isn't succeeding, because it really is a wrestling fans dream come true, but why pay for something that is barely watchable when it is free? I really hope it comes around, because I really enjoy the Network and hope we will be enjoying it for a long time. With that said, there is too much invested into it for them to scrap it. Maybe they should do what Netflix does and give the first month free when you sign up.

[BigRedLedbetter]

Last night would not have worked as well with Cena being the hero. It had to be Dolph and he came out of that looking like star. I'd love to see him feud with Rollins for the briefcase.

I love the network but agreed the current product has been bland for a long time. Rumble and Mania were great but ever since it's been lacking. A lot of it is no Bryan or Punk. The Reigns injury didn't help. Like him or not he was/is super over.

[BigRedLedbetter]

Old school rasslin fans will get this Survivor Series reference. Great photo shop work here.