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Same here, I wish he’d use the Standing Arm Triangle again sometimes as well. Always looked good in TBA, but I imagine having bigger opponents in WWE makes it more difficult.
Exposed turnbuckle plus the feet on the top rope (in kayfabe this gives you the best "pressure" to put your opponent down) and he still kicks out at 2. He looked like a monster.
I like Dexter Lumis and he's been the reason I've been coming back to watch every week since I started watching in August. Brought back memories of Sting vs NWO. The C-Clamp on the head after the commercial felt like something from a cartoon but I enjoyed it.
Holy crap that was strong booking on Lumis. Kicked out after an exposed turnbuckle spot and a rope-assited pin, then an almost immediate kip up into his submission.
There's gotta be someone who isn't as getting-his-own-shit-in as Mauro, but actually gives a shit more than Patrick. There has to be a middle-ground somewhere.
I don’t understand how they can consistently get this job wrong. I know it’s hard but imagine all the people in the world that would want this gig and you’re telling me Patrick is the best we can do?
I’m glad I’m not the only one. “Kick out by Dexter Lumis” was legitimately the worse reaction to a kick out after a running headbutt into an exposed turnbuckle and a third rope leveraged pin.
Dexter looked really good in this match. He’s a much better worker than I was expecting. It helps that the Miz is a fantastic heel that is great at making other guys look good. All in all, I thought it was a good match, capped off with a great heel moment when the Miz took that kid’s $100 bill. That was hilarious.
They were very mild during this match, especially if you compare to the KO/Jey match. I think this feud dragged on a bit too long, and I don't think the Miz was the right feud for him, especially coming off of Miz's awful "tiny balls" feud. The back half of the match was better, but at the beginning I definitely noticed how quiet everyone was.
Not that I’m ever disappointed to see Johnny Gargano on my TV, but have they explained why he’s so invested in getting justice for Dexter? My headcanon is that Johnny finally warmed up to Dexter after everything with Dexter and Indi in NXT, but I don’t think I ever heard any on screen answer.
Was it just this clip or did the crowd seem really dead? I wasn't able to catch raw but I thought the nearfall with the cheating would get more of a reaction when he kicked out.
So, if I kidnap someone several times, constantly break into buildings and basically stalk a wrestler I too can have a chance of becoming a WWE superstar. Interesting!
I think the story is supposed to be that it was all staged by Miz at first. Then he got exposed and refused to pay Lumis what he owed him. I'm not sure tho as I did miss a bunch of episodes
I hate how mild the main roster wwe crowd is on this character because it doesn’t bode well for his use. I like weird ass characters like Dexter in the mix.
It's gonna take time for him to get over with Casuals.Most NXT Gimmicks or Identitys never really transition well on The Main Roster.It takes time when Paul Heyman was temporary head of Creative of Raw he wanted to get different stars in like Malakai Black, Akira Tozawa and Cedric Aleaxander(Just to name a few) but Heyman said it himself it's gonna take at least a year or 2 before they become fan favourites and he and Vince argued about this.Even then when he was running Raw the crowds were dead for them and their Workrate Focused Matches.They are catering to different kind of Audience I think they just need to find a good Mix to make it enjoyable
Good on Dexter Lumis (who up until now has been somehow illegally allowed to stalk, harass, and assault several official WWE employees despite not being one himself) finally getting that WWE contract.
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Always loved the side slam to arm triangle choke finish, not flashy but a practical and versatile finisher.
He transitions from one to the other quite smoothly as well.
Same here, I wish he’d use the Standing Arm Triangle again sometimes as well. Always looked good in TBA, but I imagine having bigger opponents in WWE makes it more difficult.
The fact that it’s called “The Silence” as well, makes it more badass.
I laughed so much after the match when The Miz took the dollar from that kid lol.
Absolutely the best heel move I've seen in a very long time
That was $100 dollars 😳
Cartoonish villainy that fits Miz's character 100%, that was the best fan interaction I've seen in forever.
That was probably the smoothest kip-up I’ve ever seen.
It was effortless, I had to rewatch
In jeans.
Damn they made dexter look strong af here
Miz is really out here putting over like 8 people at the same time
Exposed turnbuckle plus the feet on the top rope (in kayfabe this gives you the best "pressure" to put your opponent down) and he still kicks out at 2. He looked like a monster.
Lumis' submission finisher is a classic older sibling move
Nice to see Lumis booked strong here
Best Horror Villain vs Movie Star Match since Wes Craven's New Nightmare
Underrated movie
The original working yourself into a shoot movie
Dexter Lumis is World Entertainment.
I like Dexter Lumis and he's been the reason I've been coming back to watch every week since I started watching in August. Brought back memories of Sting vs NWO. The C-Clamp on the head after the commercial felt like something from a cartoon but I enjoyed it.
Holy crap that was strong booking on Lumis. Kicked out after an exposed turnbuckle spot and a rope-assited pin, then an almost immediate kip up into his submission.
Turnbuckle spot + elevated pin = kickout by Dexter Lumis.
And no selling the Kip up. Dude is not good at all.
There's gotta be someone who isn't as getting-his-own-shit-in as Mauro, but actually gives a shit more than Patrick. There has to be a middle-ground somewhere.
It’s not in this clip, but coming back from commercial with Miz trying to put Dexter’s head in a Vice was hysterical.
Oof this new announcer is terrrrrible
Kevin Patrick really does make this product worse. :(
Bring back our favorite facefucker Tom Phillips.
He's so.... lifeless. I really didn't like Jimmy Smith but I'd take him back in a heart beat now.
Agreed, definitely my least favorite commentator out of the 4 big shows
I don’t understand how they can consistently get this job wrong. I know it’s hard but imagine all the people in the world that would want this gig and you’re telling me Patrick is the best we can do?
I’m glad I’m not the only one. “Kick out by Dexter Lumis” was legitimately the worse reaction to a kick out after a running headbutt into an exposed turnbuckle and a third rope leveraged pin.
Dexter looked really good in this match. He’s a much better worker than I was expecting. It helps that the Miz is a fantastic heel that is great at making other guys look good. All in all, I thought it was a good match, capped off with a great heel moment when the Miz took that kid’s $100 bill. That was hilarious.
that was very dexter goodis.
Am I the only one who enjoyed this feud despite its shortcomings? Was certainly funnier than the " tiny balls " gimmick they forcefed us for months.
Surely father SIL feud with the usos.
I think it got a little directionless towards the end and repetitive but it’s a fun little story line I’ll probably always look fondly on.
Stone Cold Steve Lumis
Is this John Cena's Instagram?
That choke is a great submission finisher. Really let's you see the struggle.
Such a terrifying character. Dude looks like a strait killer. This is the guy who grunts at the gym and even the yoga class is to scared to complain.
Is it just me or the crowd is kinda dead
It was definitely an improvement over the couple last raws in terms of crowd engagement.
It was dead just for this match, I think because most haven't seen Dexter wrestle ever. They started to pick up after the table spot.
They were very mild during this match, especially if you compare to the KO/Jey match. I think this feud dragged on a bit too long, and I don't think the Miz was the right feud for him, especially coming off of Miz's awful "tiny balls" feud. The back half of the match was better, but at the beginning I definitely noticed how quiet everyone was.
The announcer was worse than the crowds.
When pat mcafee comes back put him back on smack down and bring wade barrett to raw this new commentator is garbage
Wade Barrett would sub for Corey Graves, not Kevin Patrick
Not that I’m ever disappointed to see Johnny Gargano on my TV, but have they explained why he’s so invested in getting justice for Dexter? My headcanon is that Johnny finally warmed up to Dexter after everything with Dexter and Indi in NXT, but I don’t think I ever heard any on screen answer.
Was it just this clip or did the crowd seem really dead? I wasn't able to catch raw but I thought the nearfall with the cheating would get more of a reaction when he kicked out.
That turnbuckle spot was not executed good at all
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So, if I kidnap someone several times, constantly break into buildings and basically stalk a wrestler I too can have a chance of becoming a WWE superstar. Interesting!
I think the story is supposed to be that it was all staged by Miz at first. Then he got exposed and refused to pay Lumis what he owed him. I'm not sure tho as I did miss a bunch of episodes
Did they use the wrong graphic for that replay? It was the logo for the Royal.Rumble instead of Raw.
They might be advertising the Royal Rumble coming up
When you got Corey doing the play by play, cus his partner sucks, it’s time to let him go.
I think Cory is pure shite. Ruins shows for me.
I hate how mild the main roster wwe crowd is on this character because it doesn’t bode well for his use. I like weird ass characters like Dexter in the mix.
It's gonna take time for him to get over with Casuals.Most NXT Gimmicks or Identitys never really transition well on The Main Roster.It takes time when Paul Heyman was temporary head of Creative of Raw he wanted to get different stars in like Malakai Black, Akira Tozawa and Cedric Aleaxander(Just to name a few) but Heyman said it himself it's gonna take at least a year or 2 before they become fan favourites and he and Vince argued about this.Even then when he was running Raw the crowds were dead for them and their Workrate Focused Matches.They are catering to different kind of Audience I think they just need to find a good Mix to make it enjoyable
I know the vibe they seem to be going for is serial killer, but this all seems like an extremely elaborate cover for Agent 47.
Is the hold supposed to be a pressure point on the shoulder or a choke? It’s doesn’t look like anything is being affected.
It's meant to be an Arm Triangle, which chokes you out (you see it all the time in MMA)
It's a blood choke. It's a legit technique. Obviously it's not applied with pressure or force because WWE.
Modified arm triangle choke. So a blood choke.
Ooh what's in da goodie bag?
Good on Dexter Lumis (who up until now has been somehow illegally allowed to stalk, harass, and assault several official WWE employees despite not being one himself) finally getting that WWE contract.
I can't get over how picture perfect Dexter's kip up is
What is the out come for this fued? I don’t think I like this
Lumis got a contract and the money Miz owed him.
4 weeks of onboarding and new hire training followed by a 3 month probation period for Dexter. He will get his temporary badge tomorrow.
Dexter is on Raw with more Stalker shenanigans
When Miz raise his hands i thought he will mock Punk sleep.
The Vice bit was dumb.
Whoever that commentator is they are absolutely dire. Heard more emotion from my Alexa.