The Wrestling Thread CAN NOT DIE.. For it is ALREADY dead! -- - - Part 179

[DarkSentinel]

Did somebody say $9.99?

 

[Lobo]

Have we had a The Wrestling Thread Is Only $9.99 thread title yet? haha

 

[DarkSentinel]

Make it happen, Hunter!!

Lobo, your sig:

 

[Saint]

If there's an ounce of sense in WWE creative, John Cena will lose. If he does not lose, they must, by consequence, be saying that ending the streak meant nothing. Brock needs to be booked as unstoppable, and when someone finally topples him, it has to be someone who will benefit from the win--not Cena.

 

[Lobo]

Make it happen, Hunter!!

Lobo, your sig:

LOL that's a big pet peeve of mine.

I want Bryan or Reigns to beat Lesnar. I know Reigns is getting pushed far and fast and it may backfire, but Roman vs Brock would definitely have a big fight feel.

 

[I'm Batman.]

I don't believe that Cena will win, because he doesn't need to.

This means that we may have several RAWs without the WWE Champion, but that's okay, because it makes it more special when he does appear on the show. I wouldn't be surprised if we got Cena vs. Lesnar III at Hell In A Cell to end it all. All booking logic and signs point toward Lesnar getting the better of Cena tonight.

 

[DarkSentinel]

"Cena vs. Lesnar III"

This IS Cena vs. Lesnar III!!!

 

[Lobo]

Thuganomics Cena was erased from continuity by Vince McMahon prime

 

[SuperBatman]

I hope this is true but as you know its just a rumor

A Major Spoiler though maybe who knows just in case

Spoiler

We've reported before that there is a feeling Brock Lesnar is winning the WWE World Heavyweight Title from John Cena at SummerSlam tonight.

PWInsider notes that there is a very strong belief backstage that Lesnar is winning the title. They added that just about everyone within WWE that's talking says Cena won't retain tonight.

On a related note, it's possible we will see the new title belt with the new WWE logo at SummerSlam tonight instead of tomorrow night's RAW.

 

[DarkSentinel]

Thuganomics Cena was erased from continuity by Vince McMahon prime

 

[cabel]

Thuganomics Cena was erased from continuity by Vince McMahon prime

Vince McMahon: Days of Future Cash

 

[The Sage]

In what could be a potential spoiler for tonight’s SummerSlam pay-per-view, it was said backstage at this past week’s TV tapings that the booking philosophies within WWE in terms of pay-per-views are shifting due to the price of the WWE Network only being $9.99 with the commitment.

There’s a feeling that they have a lot more leeway now for pulling “bait and switch” angles that normally would only happen on TV. However, with most paying just $9.99, WWE management isn’t afraid of the backlash that they might get if there are non-finishes and other such angles on pay-per-view.

One of the first examples of this new philosophy was Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose being announced but not taking place at the Battleground pay-per-view last month. We’ve noted that there was never a plan to do the match and WWE typically would not have “pulled a stunt like that” when people were paying in excess of $50 for pay-per-view events.

- Rogers Communications in cable has addressed some of the issues with the WWE Network, or WWE Net Pak, in Canada on their platform. Rogers representatives are telling customers that what they’re offering is not meant to be the full WWE Network and there will be just 30 to 40 hours of on-demand content available on a regular basis.

Rogers is apparently working on bringing an app to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission that would make the full Network available to their customers. They are also working with other TV providers to try and offer Net Pak across Canada as they provide service to a small part of the country.

Regarding other issues, Rogers representatives say they are working out kinks and hope to have everything running smooth within a week. There is some concern that tonight’s WWE SummerSlam feed on Net Pak will not be available in proper HD due to the HD channel being shown in standard-definition width.

http://dailywrestlingnews.com/wwe-bait-switch-ppv-potential-summerslam-tease/
http://dailywrestlingnews.com/update-major-wwe-network-issues-canada/

 

[SpideyFan866]

I have feeling that Rollins will cash in successfully tonight.

I just can't see Brock walking out the champ tonight, but I have no reason to doubt that he'll take the title off of Cena.

 

[SuperBatman]

If Seth Rollins cashes in against Brock Lesnar I just don't see Seth beating him unless somehow Cena leaves Lesnar laying after the match and Ambrose will still get involved.

 

[cabel]

If Reigns does face Lesnar at Wrestlemania, I kinda want to see Rollins cash in mid-match.

 

[X Knight]

somehow I don't see Lesnar agreeing to win the title then drop it to Rollins due to a cash in.

 

[SuperBatman]

If Reigns does face Lesnar at Wrestlemania, I kinda want to see Rollins cash in mid-match.

See that would make more since Cashing in against a Former Shield mate and they can still build him up as a main eventer until his cash in comes. I just don't think they will rush his cash in especially against Brock Lesnar. Cena I could see him cashing in against but Brock I just don't see it.

 

[Lead Cenobite]

In what could be a potential spoiler for tonight’s SummerSlam pay-per-view, it was said backstage at this past week’s TV tapings that the booking philosophies within WWE in terms of pay-per-views are shifting due to the price of the WWE Network only being $9.99 with the commitment.

There’s a feeling that they have a lot more leeway now for pulling “bait and switch” angles that normally would only happen on TV. However, with most paying just $9.99, WWE management isn’t afraid of the backlash that they might get if there are non-finishes and other such angles on pay-per-view.

One of the first examples of this new philosophy was Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose being announced but not taking place at the Battleground pay-per-view last month. We’ve noted that there was never a plan to do the match and WWE typically would not have “pulled a stunt like that” when people were paying in excess of $50 for pay-per-view events.

- Rogers Communications in cable has addressed some of the issues with the WWE Network, or WWE Net Pak, in Canada on their platform. Rogers representatives are telling customers that what they’re offering is not meant to be the full WWE Network and there will be just 30 to 40 hours of on-demand content available on a regular basis.

Rogers is apparently working on bringing an app to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission that would make the full Network available to their customers. They are also working with other TV providers to try and offer Net Pak across Canada as they provide service to a small part of the country.

Regarding other issues, Rogers representatives say they are working out kinks and hope to have everything running smooth within a week. There is some concern that tonight’s WWE SummerSlam feed on Net Pak will not be available in proper HD due to the HD channel being shown in standard-definition width.

http://dailywrestlingnews.com/wwe-bait-switch-ppv-potential-summerslam-tease/
http://dailywrestlingnews.com/update-major-wwe-network-issues-canada/

Why is it that their PPVs cost so much when you can watch an unscripted sport's biggest events for free on network television (the World Series, the Superbowl, the Playoffs, the Olympics)? $50 is insane when you can see those for free or go to a movie with an over $100,000 budget for $8. The WWE must have thought their customers were rich and willing to sit through nonstop filler for a main event which may or may not be worth the price of admission EVERY MONTH. It's insane that now the PPVs can be watched for a reasonable price that they're going to start screwing the fans, potentially even at an event as big as Summerslam.

 

[DarkSentinel]

I can't see Seth cashing in tonight. I think right now the slow burn (I know, shocking ) between him and Ambrose is just getting good.

Actually, imagine this:

Rollins beats Ambrose tonight. Brock wins the championship. Brock's schedule means that Seth has very, VERY few opportunities to cash in his contract. Not only that but Brock is almost NEVER vulnerable, nor is Heyman almost ever outsmarted. So say during Brock's appearance on the go-home Raw before Night of Champions, an over-arrogant Rollins tries to cash in on Brock (let's just say for argument's sake Brock is targeted by John Cena) but is stopped by Ambrose. AGAIN. Ambrose has been away for a couple weeks (kayfabe), but now he's back and even crazier.

Meanwhile, Reigns is on the rise after beating Orton at SummerSlam. Brock sees this, and Heyman gets the idea to "teach this boy a lesson" by "graciously granting" Reigns a title shot at Night of Champions.

Rollins becomes obsessed with cashing in on Brock before he and Reigns have their match. There should be fear that Reigns MIGHT be able to beat Lesnar, even if by a slim margin. But every time Rollins goes to make a move on Reigns or Lesnar or seemingly anyone of importance, Ambrose is on his ass like the bubonic plague. It'd be cool if they trade victories in successive Pay-Per-Views before Royal Rumble, where Reigns wins. Ambrose, meanwhile wins the Elimination Chamber. The special stipulation is he can now insert himself into a MITB cash-in, making the subsequent contest a triple threat, fatal four-way, etc.

WrestleMania 31: Reigns vs. Lesnar, WWEWHC no DQ

This should be a slobberknocker. This is Reigns's coming out party, and he and Lesnar put on a SHOW. At one point their both OUT in the middle of the ring. And Rollins's music hits. He sprints down the ramp, throws a ref into the ring, bell rings.

Ambrose's music hits.

The WWE World Heavyweight Championship WrestleMania 31 main even has just become a no DQ Fatal Four-Way, with Brock Lesnar and the former members of the Shield.

Who wins?

 

[bullets]

It will be interesting to see how they handle this with Brock's limited schedule. I think someone here said it , but the title might seem more important if it's out of reach. Then they could focus on making the Ic title matter again

 

[TheNextNolan22]

I'm at the Staples Center!

 

[DarkSentinel]

Nolan, you better have a "The Wrestling Thread is on the WWE Network—FOR JUST $9.99!!!" sign

 

[TheNextNolan22]

Wait, how did you know? ARE YOU STALKING ME, BRUH????

 

[Dr. Evil]

So how many times will we see Michael Cole laugh like a massive idiot tonight?

 

[The Apocalypse]

So how many times will we see Michael Cole laugh like a massive idiot tonight?

Take a shot every time this happens.