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Things are going great for Ultradragon. They’ve got the upper hand for the first time this match, with some strategy and good timing. Can they press their advantage?
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Y’know, this felt kind of like a place holder, like they’re killing time until WrestleMania. With half the roster injured, I’m not sure I blame them. Bringing up Sami is a great decision but putting him in a match with 6 other dudes in a ladder match is…well, not the best.
I completed checked out during the Bubba Ray vs Truth match. I don’t feel I missed anything, especially that was in the X-Pac Memorial spot, the cooler match before the main event.
Going back to the place holder feel, we got a Nattie sighting! But, fighting the champ, Charlotte. :/ She’s not going to drop so it’s to try and advance the plot. I must say that Sasha has some great mic skills, but Becky’s probably the best on the mic. That alone should get her the title, but I fear that won’t happen.
AJ vs KO, was ripe with potential, but again, place holder. The Jericholic in me was happy to see him avenge that loss to Fandango. XD
New Day vs LON was interesting, in that the League completely no-sold the SHAMING before the match, as opposed to getting angry or blustery. The New Day did make some good points about how good they USED to be, Barrett, Sheamus and Del Rio at least. Zero heat.
Nooooo!
I agree and everyone was saying that Brenda and I were cheating…and heels….
I have been defending you & Brenda against all so many others. lol
It’s true, we totally funded the Kickstarter… XD
Congratulations :)!
YAY!
I feel like Panel 7 was a personal gift to me. *gives Al a big hug*
That is cause you are evil…
Of course. She English!
Hurray! XD
In my opinion panel 7 is fully undeserved for Brenda. Boooooooooooh ha ha. Go Kitten give the heels hell :D!!!
That’s true. Dayam true!
Looks like you’re experimenting with smaller panels to break up the action. Interesting.
Now all we need to do is get him to realize not all panels need to be square….
You’re suggesting triangles, right? Triangles! Or rhombuses! Ooh! OOH! PARALELLOGRAMS!!! YEAH!!! 🙂
Usually smaller panels speed up the pace of the reading, so hopefully with the action, that translated to quick action.
Clever variation on the low-high change-up. Dawn is right about that tag team unity. (Granted, Jeff may have a solid point as well.) I’m definitely seeing things Sabrina needs to improve, though. She’s lucky Brenda opted to show off with a defensive posture there – she didn’t have to, and this whole strategy would’ve crumbled if she didn’t.
I do approve of coming back and redeeming the finisher after Brenda laughed it off last time. That’s important. Can’t let an insult like that stand. Good work, Sabrina. EXCEPT…
I notice that you follow that up by celebrating with the crowd. That’s weird. I didn’t hear a bell. That means it isn’t over, and you forget to your peril. Brenda’s hard to put down for long, and Snowy isn’t properly dealt with at all.
I think Ultradragon is about to be informed of things they’ll regret.
True that, I see both Sun & Sabrina standing over Brenda with evil intentions (like all heel members do when outside) but when the slowly drag Brenda up to her feet, they hear the crowd cheering even more but it’s not for them as…….
IN COMING
A flying cat comes crashing down on all three of them with all 4 being knocked out on the outside & the referee does his job of counting them out.
But that’s me. lol
Last time we heard from the crowd, they were chanting for Ultradragon. Just like they seem solidly on board now.
The crowd is seeing four faves. They’re all OOooo Aaahhh!
True it is never over until it is over. I’ve done some serious damage to people outside of the ring where the rules seem to be different than inside the ring.
Never write off Wild Kitten
Those are some great points, both what she did right and what she could work on. You definitely got her on the match not being over. !!!
Didn’t work last time, why just assume it worked this time? Secure the win, THEN play to the crowd.
Good point. So flying jump to take them down or chair to the back?
Flying chair to the back?
I like how you thimk!
Sabrina’s thrilled that her plan with Sun actually worked and has gotten a little carried away.
I dunno why Brenda seems so upset by Sabrina’s attempt at a low kick. I mean, she herself attempted to boot Sabrina’s head into orbit twice just moments ago.
& that’s why your a heel! lol Low blows are ILLEGAL even for women wrestlers! lmao
Some people believe it is okay for them to do it but not others.
I knew you’d understand, Snow. Being a heel and all. 🙂
Sabrina wouldn’t have really kicked Brenda low. She just needed to expose her flanks so Sun could strike.
LIER!!! lol
I predict a flying kitty cat next episode!
Not betting against that
Flying Claws of fury….
Hidden Tiger!
I think the odds are in your favor.
Ultra dragon shouldn’t get distracted that quickly. They should finished off their opponents as soon as possible and not take their eyes off the prize.
I like it when my opponents get distracted.
I think there is a line forming to let them know just that.
You might want to get back in the ring Sabrina
Then again Sabrina might want to taste the barrier between the crowd and her.
Outside the ring is really the wild west. anything can happen! And you can’t win the match outside the ring. Well, maybe count out but they need to get back into the ring.
Never count out the Upstarts ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory though. Match ain’t over.
De Feet of De Cat are in play…
I think that’s their inexperience shining through. There still might be some hard knocks in this match.
Starts singing “I put a Spell on You”
Judging from the voting area it looks like Sabrina and Sun are still in shock.
They’ve not been able to recover!
I might start updating the voting incentive next month, but we’ll see how it goes.
Very interesting turnabout. But bear in mind I’d take on both in a handicap match. And here there’s a there’s a Wild Kitten about. The white hats aren’t out of the running yet. Come on, Snow! I’ve a double cherry slushie for you after we mop up!
The cherry slushies are catnip with that one. O_o
Oh, I would like that match. Brenda vs The Ultra Dragons & I can see it happening since Yvonne would consider that a great idea to take you out of the title picture & on the sideline (like true heels do).
More that me vs Brookie-poo?
I love the flow of the panels on this page. It’s just perfect.
Thank you kindly! I’m glad you enjoyed. 🙂
Brina’s doing a great job here. Brenda’s thinking she’s just eagerly trying to flail away and hit her with whatever she can, but really, she’s setting her up for the flying dragon. Show’s some of that ‘think on your feet’ strategy that you have to learn with experience.
As for Raw, It’s pretty obvious that the writers are under pressure to try and come up with good stuff with the roster that’s not injured.
I think they’re trying to re-capture the match they had last year for the IC title, where Daniel Bryan defeated Bad-News Barrett, R-Truth, Dolph Ziggler, Dean Ambrose, Luke Harper, and Stardust in a ladder match to win the title. If that’s the case, expect the red-haired, bearded, spent most his career in the indies, honestly nice guy to come away with the belt.
The king of the night was definitely Ambrose, first that spot in the family diner where Terry Funk gives him the Double Cross brand of approval, and the chainsaw… and then Dean proceeds to use it to cut up a table. Then later on that night, Dean vs Braun Strowman. Shows Dean can not only take plenty of punishment, but he can stand on his own against monsters. They’re really trying to sell him vs Brock and I am enjoying it
A great tag team does need to improv from time to time. Sun and Sabrina are on the same wavelength more than most teams.
Oooooh, if Sami and Becky win at Wrestlemania, I would be very, very happy. 🙂 Also glad to see Zack get some love even if it’s at Neville’s expense.
Sabrina and Sun are firing on all cylinders, with Sabrina distracting Brenda with that attempted low blow giving sun the perfect opening for that super-girl punch. Now all they need is to keep that momentum going.
Looks like WWE is finally showing it’s laziness. Such a half baked show.
That’s the real trick, isn’t it? Keeping the momentum going? They have the ex-champ and a top tag team to contend with, but it’s definitely their plan. Let’s see how well that goes.
I be thinking that Sami’s chance to shine won’t be at Mania itself, but NXT Takeover. He’ll be wrestling Shinsuke Nakamura. I don’t think he’ll go over (it is Nakamura’s debut match for WWE) but I think he will get a chance to put on a great, long match with one of the best in the world.
It is sort of sad that WWE itself puts out a better product consistently… in NXT. To the point where you almost wish people weren’t called up to the main roster, because they are used to their full potential in NXT where they get wasted on the big shows. Hate all you like on Triple H, and a lot of it is deserved, but NXT is his baby. If it is a sign of how he’ll book when he’s given the reins, things look promising.
I hope Sami and Shinsuke steal the show. I remember that after Tyler fought Liger, Tyler was brought up to the main roster. Unfortunately, it hasn’t turned out as well as we might’ve liked. But Sami isn’t Tyler, so I have some optimism there.
I hear you about NXT vs the main roster though from a talent standpoint, they WANT to be on the main roster. More money and more eyes on you but as a fan, it sometimes painful to see what the main roster does with them, or at least, the net result.
As for Triple H goes, when he’s not around, I’m like, ‘hey, he’s killing it with NXT and he was a cool wrestler.’ He comes back, and I’m like,’ oh great to see him.’ But as usual, he sticks around way too long and I think, ‘ Yep, that’s why I can’t wait for him to leave.’ I’m usually like that with Hogan too. XD