Singles Tournament: Jader Paramo vs Jim Vejvoda - Movie Trivia Schmoedown

[@kelex12]

I'm glad Jader won because I can't stand the Roxstars and love seeing Roxy lose but I feel for Jim, that 5 pointer was insanely difficult. I can't imagine anyone getting that one.

[@Atlantisforum]

Damn! That line by Ken "a chihuahua begging at your feet for cheezits!" See how smack talk is done Roxy? Not just "you suck!" Even had Jim laughing.

[@JohnGoetzGaming]

It's like watching Reagan debate vs trump debate. Roxy is trump in this scenario

[@SaladVonBaco]

Ken is a master with the words and phrases. Each time he appears there seems to always be a new fun phrase he spouts.

[@carlostalavera9030]

I love Vejvoda so much but is so difficult to root for Roxy's faction, she is so nasty against her opponets, almost making it personal...

[@jbearclowater]

I know she's just playing a character, but I find it to be almost toxic.

[@wunwuntuktuk6187]

There is a way to be nasty with keeping humor. She is just nasty. It's just unpleasant.

[@Sencez1]

Damn you guys are too sensitive.

[@kelex12]

Remember when Roxy said she was a better manager than Finstock? Hahahahahaha!

[@FinalLevelBoss]

I remember, it was her and 3 burner accounts that said she was a better manager. Finstock aside, Winston and Shannon blew her out of the water for manager of the year.

[@BucNas7y]

Hahaha Roxy catching another L. Bloody hell that's satisfying for the self proclaimed "Best manager in the game".

[@CMShuckle]

With the best players, lest we forget.

[@Phantom_of_the_Oprah]

Careful... she might call you a sexist bigot!

[@feraligatrmaster9918]

Roxy talking about Jader like he ate her leftovers or something. Sheesh. Like I know she is a heel, but still seems a bit uneccessary. Also this tourney has been amazing so far.

[@kingcole365]

She’s a heel

[@feraligatrmaster9918]

brandon cole. I know that, but I wished the heel work was little more thought out rather than just saying someone sucks. Like normally heels try to spin the narratives to make them look like they were slighted or doubted like Mike and Chance. Either that or it’s like it’s ingrained into how they play the game like a Chandreau. Jader hasn’t really done anything to anyone yet, so just trashing him to trash him kinda comes off as unsettling. I think the better approach would of been like a fake sense of pity like treating him like a lamb going out to the slaughter. Like play up the dysfunction of the droogs, and act like Jader is helpless. Shannon did that pretty effectively against Ken. But if you measure a heel by how many people don’t like you, her approach will work.

[@BrynjarReynisson]

I really dont like Roxys hate for Jader. Saying he sucks every five seconds. Thats not being a heel thats just rude

[@MrAdmmrls]

As RB3 would say, " Disrespectful."

[@BrynjarReynisson]

@@MrAdmmrls very true

[@jbearclowater]

Yeah, I feel like she takes it too far in this match a couple of times.

[@tjlanglois1989]

@@MrAdmmrls or as Winston would say, "disrespectfoooool"

[@max_6763]

Also after the win still saying that he sucks is just stupid, every great manager has shown respect towards their opponents in losses.

[@rogerm7980]

Roxy, before you complain about getting too much shit from people, maybe try going back and rewatching yourself. It’s easy to expect empathy when you’re getting lit in the comments, but ever wonder why it’s primarily you and not the other managers?

[@Just_Ben_]

Genuinely curious, why do people think Roxy’s good on the mic? I always think her “digs” are very basic and she repeats the same stuff again and again. “You suck” isn’t really an inspired roast and it was starting to feel like she used the term “charity case” about a dozen times. Praising your competitors numbers and bashing their opponent’s number (which she does every match) almost feels like a parody of what a manager does. Also, think it’s worth pointing out that Alex Damon is responsible for 10 of the Roxstars total 12 points. If you remove Damon, the Roxstars are currently 1-6 with 2 points.

[@sivad1025]

I can pass off the smack talk. She's a heel so whatever. But she claims to be one of the best managers and claims that she hypes up her players... yet her players are not performing except Damon (who was awesome long before noting). It's also worth noting that Roxy lost 2 play-in matches 😬

[@Just_Ben_]

Davis Parks I don’t have an issue with actual smack talk. Ghai, Shannon, Kalinowski, Napzok, Rocha, and others are great at it. I’m just saying that if you’re going to smack talk, maybe try something a little more creative and know how to direct it instead of just saying “He’s a charity case and he sucks” on loop.

[@michaelkaine9985]

In my opinion the two best managers in the game are Winston and Shannon and Finstock is third. Shannon and Winston have calming effects on their players and when they talk to their players, talk them up and give good strategy tips.

[@samwilson3761]

I used to love Roxy until this match. I still love her outside of being a Schmoedown manager. She was my favorite part of Collider Live and I enjoy her livestreams. Still a massive fan of hers in general, but her manager character is just becoming waaay too much. To be honest I was never a massive fan of the heel vs. face thing in Schmoedown to begin with, but she's worse than most of the other heels in that regard.

[@Top10-o9o5x]

That 5 point question was impossible. I hate to see in other matches where competitors spend hours and hours studying, and they get an impossible question to prepare for.

[@porgwars5387]

To be fair when you're studying a movie called The Firm, the name of the firm is probably pretty important. That being said, I sure as hell didn't know it, but I don't know shit.

[@rightproperlad]

That's the point of 5-pointers, it's not something you can study for, it's a deep cut that you have to know the movie to know the answer to.

[@bertmustin]

What does it say about the Roxstars if they keep losing to players that 'suck'?

[@yuanchyi]

People often describe a good villain as one that believes he is the hero of his own story. Great heels like Mike and Ghai do this perfectly. In this match Roxy was a caricature of a 5 year old schoolyard bully. Wonder where that bad karma is coming from lol

[@montanabruce2482]

I don’t know how Roxy can say Jader sucks the guy scored 19pts that’s good enough to beat most people lmao

[@JohnGoetzGaming]

She spends half her time complimenting random numbers and repeating the same insults 50 times. She doesn't know any other way

[@Nightfall815]

At this point it has just become impossible to root for Roxy... I get she's a heel, but hers is neither a fun nor entertaining kind...

[@justinabreu5841]

Yea I wanted Jim to win but how roxy was treating jader made me switch who I was cheering for

[@BrynjarReynisson]

Yeah she went too far and I think she realized it. It was awkward watching that.

[@joshfromlgr1339]

Well I mean that's the point. Your not supposed to root for Roxy, You are supposed to root against Roxy every time her players play. You want to not see her win and have a vested interest in the result.

[@BrynjarReynisson]

@@joshfromlgr1339 she took it too far. Its one thing being a heel like Shannon and Kaiser but saying the other player sucks repeatedly even after he won is just being mean

[@Nightfall815]

@@joshfromlgr1339 Heels are not automatically unlikable. Dagnino, Ghai Shannon, Kaiser, Burnett, Bateman and Kalinowski are all great, as they revel in it. Heels tend to be my favorites, as they too often are so much fun. So yes, I often root for them. But Roxy just becomes insufferable, pointlessly bashing numbers and repeating a child-like insult 50 times... Instead of hating the other heels, she ought to take notes!

[@Im_Ish]

Ken continues to be the funniest manager in the league

[@TheDoctorCog]

I like Ken's managing style "We worry about ourselves." I'm really happy for Jader, I was there in Orlando when he won the fan match and he's had my support ever since! Roxy is being so mean just for the sake of being mean. At least other heel managers give credit where credit is due at the end of the day.

[@jamesvejvoda2659]

This was a tough loss but Jader was a class act!

[@omarmir8426]

Roxy has got to be the worst manager in the Schmoedown. The meltdown against Kalinowski and now disrespecting Jader, gtfo!

[@e-studio2368]

What was the meltdown against Kalinawoski? Did I miss something?

[@omarmir8426]

Kurdish Entertainment Studio The IG match between Kalinowski and Alex Damon. Instead of helping Damon focus on the match she got caught up talking trash to KO and Barney.

[@jk196115]

Paramo did well here but needs to sharpen up on a bit more because he is the last hope for the Droogs in this tournament. He’s in round 2, Bonnie is out and both Alonso and Whitney have major opponents in their matches that I don’t see either being strong enough to take in Brendan Meyer and the Barbarian so Jader better go into round 2 even stronger

[@G00N3R7883]

Watching Roxy lose is probably my favourite thing in the Schmoedown. No offence intended to her players, who mostly seem like nice people.

[@jordanlayton6540]

Jader played one hell of a match. Seeing him get pulled up and win the golden ticket in Orlando was awesome. New favorite rookie!

[@movieaire1439]

Roxy, character or not, your heel work is cringe. Try to be more clever than saying someone sucks, especially since he’s undefeated and you’ve never competed yourself. Take a queue from the other managers and see why they’re likable heels.

[@DugTheDog]

"Try to be more clever..." Yeah, that's not her forte, like at all. lol

[@liquidsnake417]

That's my dude Jader "The Hurricane" Paramo, very good match. Sorry Jim but we drink whiskey for tea in Florida.

[@cmonmanyouknowthething8200]

“If you knew that 5 pointer I’m sorry but you’re a loser with no life”. I cringed so hard at that, I mean I know Roxy isn’t the brightest but sheesh that sounded like something a mad/spoiled 13 Y/O girl would say. 🤣😂😅 PS: The point of the game is having movie knowledge LOL 💨

[@TheMirageVoyage]

You guys did great! Jader, congrats on your much deserved win!!! This was very entertaining.

[@AtreidesFan24]

Yeah character aside, Roxy was just being mean. Good match by both competitors.

[@MrNax360]

Roxy sucks.

[@dtanobo]

Roxy is always a little too sassy

[@TBarmor]

Just when I thought Roxy couldn't be more unlikeable xD There is a big difference between heel heat and go-away heat and she can't tell it at all

[@Bryan-T]

Damn, you guy are really pumping these out.

[@dancollins3999]

well played by jader but the fact that was his strength is a little worrying for the future. Personally I don't think Roxy's character work was on the level of like a bateman or a kalinowski this match but she didn't take it too far at all cmon chill out guys. Also does jim realise that the point value reduces when he goes multiple choice in round 2 ?????

[@sarahrisley7231]

Ken Napzok demonstrates why he one of the best parts of the Schmoedown! This absentee Dad manager, might be my favorite!

[@Chris-zd1rh]

Smack talk is great if it’s creative and funny, but just plainly saying the other guys sucks... like what is that? It just seems so out of place.

[@JohnGoetzGaming]

If you're gonna be a heel you gotta be more creative than just repeating the same insult a million times

[@omarmir8426]

Roxy just resorts to personal attacks instead of anything creative. Very cringey.

[@ZachBobBob]

I found it funny personally. Its the tamest most playground thing possible I dunno why everyone is so triggered by it.

[@bc42006]

This episode for the managers was one of the strangest that exist because of Ken's isolation character that reached a peak with the promo before the Star Wars tournament but has shifted into this philosophizing man of nirvana since he was given the managerial reins. On the other side, you have Roxy, who I think is still one of the worst, if not the worst, managers because she isn't a tactician and now, her pump-up stuff has gotten a little stale; in this match, she was hurling the kind of insults at Jader that have the imagination of a toddler...or maybe the current president. So, for both, it was odd and not one of the faction leader battle of the titans Pretty good match overall. 2 things: Why was it that Vejvoda checked to multiple choice so many times in Round 2 when he said that he knew the answer? Also, there is no comparison of the 5-pointers and their difficulty as Jader had to guess the main bad guy from a popular Will Smith movie, and Vejvoda had to name the law firm, which is always titled after 3 or 4 peoples' last names, in a well-regarded but not quite as popular Tom Cruise movie. Maybe if they asked who the mob boss was that the FBI was investigating or what gift Will Smith bought for his wife that was interrupted by the tape transfer, or where he and Jason Lee went to school, but there was a clear discrepancy between those 5-pointers

[@kenthehobo]

Talk about a 5 pointer. Good grief!

[@Im_Ish]

The difference in difficulty levels between both 5-pointers was insane.

[@iluvyummywaffles]

I just watched The Firm last week and still had no idea, just know they were in Memphis, TN. Asking what city and state it was located in would have been more fair of a question

[@antuanlemon484]

I don’t think roxy is being TOO mean. I just think it might be not as creative. We’ve been spoiled with Andrew Ghai and Kalinowski. Roxy is just working on her heel work and knowing her she’ll improve leaps and bounds from one match to the next

[@loganboettcher8314]

The discrepancy between the two 5 pointers was insane. Someone would have to remember three non-descript lawyer names to get Jim's question, and Jader's question was about the third billed actor in a well-known Will Smith movie who has a prolific film career.

[@gpauldejesus]

Roxy is acting like a 10 year old girl who can’t admit she has a crush on the boy she’s insulting all the time. It seems to me like she might like the youngblood Jader.

[@Mattastrophik]

5 pointers should be difficult. That said, WTF was up with that 5 point question???

[@wendyflores1092]

I couldn't see any regular matches all week, it's going to be a good weekend.........

[@HamzaJJ1]

Great Match!

[@kylearango8648]

Don’t sleep on Jader, that’s a big victory here. Curious as to how great he can be with a consistent manager

[@UnionShen]

Great match, guys! Ken is a national treasure

[@jackhale4719]

Thats not how you do heel roxy. Better study the queen on how to do it right

[@stephenreter]

That five-pointer though. Who knows that one? I think I've seen 'The Firm' three times and there's just no way I'd ever remember that name. In fact, I just heard the full name about five minutes ago during the match and I can't remember the middle surname in that group of three right now. Man.

[@patrickharden9917]

Woo Hoo! Second match of the night!

[@mikesmith5937]

I know! Best day!

[@Redmed427x]

Ain't nobody stopping FLORIDA MAN!!!GREAT JOB JADER! WHAT A SHOW

[@darrenwright2024]

What a great week of matches and the star T of this fire tournament never been a better time to be a Patron

[@viktorborozni]

That 5 pointer was ridiculous, damn.

[@StrawHatBeni]

*Match Starts* Roxy pops off against Jader *Match ends* Salt shaker Roxy makes an appearance Talk about karma huh

[@antuanlemon484]

Haha he said “she’s just a bi....” NO KRISTIAN! “big meanie”. Oh ok 😂

[@Phantom_of_the_Oprah]

I felt soo conflicted in this match! I love Vejvoda and I want to see him win but damn it I hate Rosy soo much! She just comes across not as a heel but just so pretentious and disrespectful, and just running her mouth with cocky insults that she can't back up! I was happy to see Roxy lose but sad to see Vejvoda lose! Get him to another faction, any faction!

[@keefriff99]

That wasn't a 5 pointer...it was a 20 pointer! Seriously, I watched The Firm on Netflix about 3 weeks ago and even I couldn't recall the law firm's name. That was insanely difficult.

[@JonnySuite13]

Well, and there you have it!!

[@Scars1023]

Go, Jader! On to round 3 dude! You got this!

[@tbrek13]

Fine line between heel and no class. Hard to watch.

[@FinalLevelBoss]

This match and the one with Damon vs Kalinowski was cringe to watch just based off the "smack" talk from Rox

[@jagmaida5074]

I've read the book and seen the movie and would never have gotten that 5 pointer

[@temojin9489]

Ken is a treasure. Always there to make people smile. :)

[@vmac271]

One of the hardest 5 pointers

[@EefjeXD]

Okay that 5 pointer was actually impossible

[@robirvinejr.1017]

Jader with the 40 of Crown on the shelf. LEGEND! FUCKING LEGEND!

[@archtac]

Wow what a match!! loved it. Vader you rock bro!

[@stephanyvillarin4506]

BOOM!!! Another victory!! Use the haters as the gas for your fire! Keep it up!! as for Roxy... awkward! 😬

[@justinrodriguez2289]

Jim looks like my aunt. Lmao

[@jamesvejvoda2659]

What a handsome woman!

[@soulwarrior]

Roxy's character work is inspired by everyone's least favorite big sister that is giving you shit in front of your friends just because she's 2 or 3 years older and... well... she can. It's the worst gimmick among all of the managers in the league. I hope she can elevate her game for the Jericho match and not just tell us all that Kevin Smith is an overrated director and that he's never accomplished anything in life, as that's going to get old instantly.

[@kylemalone9411]

Roxy is trying to be a heel but she is being the worst kind of heel. When all you do is say your opponent sucks and shouldn't be there you get in a no win situation. If you win then your player beat a nobody. It means nothing. If you lose then your player looks bad and you look like an idiot. What makes it worse is that none of it is clever. Just saying "Jader sucks" over and over isn't good heel work. Just makes me want to skip anytime she is on.

[@BrynjarReynisson]

Can we get a petition for Jaders nickname changed to Darth Jader?

[@jeremiahfuertes5960]

I was already rooting for Jader, but Roxy made me root against Jim... I guess that's what heels are supposed to do, but damn.. take it easy.

[@thechewatson]

Did anyone get that last 5 pointer? Jeeeeeez that was impossible... would be interesting to know if any other competitors would get that one. Wow

[@markusahlstrom1691]

Not knowing the rules is a very special specialty of the legendary Whiskey Man... Congrats, Jader The Hurricane Vader! Solid match, and that tiny 2nd round foolishness can easily be corrected in future matches. Well played! 🥳

[@Paulovlyra]

Ken is incredible!!

[@peteparker22]

That power rangers question was tricky for a 2 pointer

[@kelex12]

When I heard the answer it seemed so obvious but I could not get it. But I never saw the movie which is probably why I forgot.

[@straightedgeveganbel2453]

I must be a super nerd because I knew it immediately 😂

[@straightedgeveganbel2453]

@@kelex12 it shockingly good👍

[@stevencollins8348]

I felt dumb hearing the answer lol I watched that movie not too long ago and remarked at both being in it lol

[@eliasmochan]

It was, because the 2 as does mentioned are not Power Rangers and tv series makers you think in other kinds of show

[@derrickdixon2604]

I went into this match not understanding the hype for Vejvoda, I leave out feeling the same way.

[@ralphroshia9247]

There's way more Heel Mangers than Face of the nine Managers 5 of them are Heels 3 Faces then theres Dagnino who a little bit of both which in Wrestling Terms is a Grey Wrestler which is rare

[@Aishakenya824]

If I had a chance to pick between actors on the wheel it would definitely be Eddie Murphy

[@slugerama]

Did Ken have anything to do with Bonnie uhh having a good game? I don't think he even knew who his player was when you listen to Afternoons.

[@jasoncrews4249]

Anyone else think those Two pointers in the third round were harder than normal?

[@southnewton1]

Disparity between the 5 pointers is getting ridiculous at this point. Name the 3rd lead of a film compared to name a law firm from the end of a movie. It feels like nearly every match has this where one person has to name an actor while the other gets a specific plot question.

[@ZachBobBob]

Man I love Vejvoda and really wanted him to progress. His five pointer was absolutely ridiculous. Also everyone's absolute disdain for Roxy is ridiculous. Yall are sensitive as hell.

[@straightedgeveganbel2453]

Glorious!!

[@ronniebgood]

I don't think ANY competitor would have gotten Vejvoda's 5-pointer. I know Kristian doesn't like the question writers criticized but that question was way too hard. I know round 3's pot luck but given the other 5-pointer was 'Who's the bad guy in a big Will Smith movie?' it made it seem even more unfair.

[@NisGaarde]

Wow. I hope that the Roxy hate in the comments is also just kayfabe. I mean, how pathetic would it be for grown men to take actual offense against what is essentially a fictional character? Good game, congrats to Jader. Was rooting for Jim, but that last 5-pointer was impossible. Better luck next time Whiskey Man. Cheers!

[@ajl9772]

Vejvoda had really bad luck. Opponents choice vs spinner's choice. Then Jader gets an easy 5 while he gets an impossible one. He definitely needs to take his time on questions he knows and use his repeats rather than go immediately to multiple choice. It sounded like one of them he was worried they would try to say something else. He has challenges. Hopefully Roxy talks to him about it later cuz he has the knowledge.

[@jbearclowater]

Even when he uses the repeats, he jumps right to them rather than giving himself some time to think. I think he definitely has the knowledge, just lacks the confidence and the strategy elements to do well in the game.

[@Paulovlyra]

Ken is the best promo personality in Schmoedown history!!... Rocha is a close 2nd tho

[@11223344552668]

wow jim's 5 pointer was so much harder.

[@DrAndyShick]

that last question was a 13-pointer

[@SuperSinsir]

Congrats Jader!

[@djoldboy4407]

That was so frustrating to listen to. I can’t believe on every question in round 2 jim said I know this...but let’s be safe. You’re in a tournament! Can’t afford to be safe. Not on every question. I dunno if it was just nerves or rust. That was a bummer. and it came back to get him.

[@mildmanneredcomicnerd8849]

Wow!! Roxy got a mean streak to her!!! I like it 🥰

[@lemon7979]

I feel Jim went to multiple choice too often when he actually knew the answer, could of had 3 extra points. Also I don’t get Roxys character she’s just rude, the best heels can do it without disrespecting the opponent

[@jamesvejvoda2659]

I definitely regret doing the multiple-choice in hindsight. Live and learn!

[@lemon7979]

James Vejvoda with Jader pulling his 5 I don’t think it would have mattered anyway but you are obviously very knowledgeable I would trust yourself more next time

[@DVouts11]

Jader could do some damage as he keeps getting better and you can tell he's got solid common sense. Vejvoda has had a string of bad luck lately, but I know from his IGN days that he's a killer. It'll be nice to see his comeback campaign next season. I will say this...I like Roxy, but at the moment she is undeservedly aggressive and needs a slice of humble pie. Win first and then talk down on the opponents. She's giving me Team Action flashbacks 😆.

[@Hellsing7747]

Congrats Jader

[@bsbgirl85]

Eh, I don't really have much to say about this match *Shrugs* A lot of people are saying Roxy was so mean in this match when there are so many managers or competitors that are so much meaner and get off on it (Korruption being the biggest example of that) so that was nothing. I don't have a problem with Roxy, however I didn't care for her rude attitude towards Jader in this match. She was trying too hard. So far Ken is doing a decent job as a manager and he's going good at being supportive to his competitors as well.

[@flimflam945]

That 5 pointer was fucking impossible!

[@tomiwaaina5499]

16:45 what did jim say that was bleeped out?

[@Im_Ish]

My guess is a specific location they didn't want to share. "We're both from (location)"

[@BrynjarReynisson]

@@Im_Ish everyone knows Roxy is from Boston. Thats no secret

[@albericponcedeleon2696]

It's either "assholes" or "Massholes" since Roxy is from Mass, presumably Vejvoda is from there too.

[@matthewbarry2298]

Try say “2000’s time travel thriller” fast three times 😂😂

[@michaelkaine9985]

I know Roxy is a heel, but she is not acting like a heel, she seems like she is trying to just rattle the other player and it is not working. Both their two point questions were easy surprised they did not know them. Not five point questions were tough.

[@PopCulturePros]

Let’s go Jader!!

[@navtektv]

So I guess now the goal of most players would be not be forced to answer the five? Who the fuck knew that question?

[@2uentin66]

The 5 pointer difficulty seemed miles apart. Good match though.

[@dtanobo]

Roxy isn't a bad person, she just doesn't know the difference between acting mean and being mean

[@MrMike12345]

Roxy is super mean in this match. She took it too far.