The Wrestling Thread is an Interesting Creature.

[TheNextNolan22]

Orton could turn face but even that wouldn't fix things.

NOTHING can salvage that match. Except, you know, PUTTING BRYAN IN THAT MATCH. But nah....WWE is too stubborn to do that.

 

[Hunter Rider]

The most interesting line in the Dirtsters promo is that he was gonna "beat all our heroes" on the way to Mania, that surely means he will wrestle Bryan and if he loses..........nah.

 

[Lantern Venom]

Did the Rock ruin his own legacy with his last run?,During Hogan's Raw promo he mentioned people we can watch on the network like Shawn Michaels and Stone Cold in which their names got big pops But when Hogan mentioned the Rock his name barely got a reaction and it was boos.

Rock was getting huge pops in his return..Until he beat Punk for the title and barely showed up on Raw until WM,He got mixed reactions then on the next night he got lots of"Bull Sh**"chants and noose when he said he was leaving due to injury.


Are marks AND casuals completely over him as a wrestler?

Let me venture a guess here. While Rock is the biggest celebrity the biz has ever known (the only guy to blow up in mainstream entertainment), he also rubs many younger fans the wrong way. On other wrestling boards, I've seen him referred to, in various ways, as the old guy who came back to confront the staples of the modern era, Cena and Punk.

As for those of us who are old enough to have lived through the Attitude Era, seeing guys come back as full-time performers is almost always a disappointment. It's a young man's business, and even though Rock was in astounding aesthetic shape in his last run, some of the young-man athleticism was gone. Once a guy hits middle-age, it's really difficult to get him over as the #1 guy for a variety of reasons.

 

[bullets]

Having Bryan inserted into the match would be the brass acknowledging they made a mistake and that doesn't seem likely. However the turning of Batista gives me hope. I pray Punk shows up in Chicago and works the match with Triple H . It might be the only way to save Bryan at this point.

 

[TheNextNolan22]

I guess the best case scenario for us in NOLA come April 6th is to cheer Orton, but Orton doesn't get any reaction so that would be kinda....hard.

 

[Lantern Venom]

Shield vs Wyatt's II next week!?,So Cena vs Bray at Mania is still on!?,Guessing Shield split after the match and they have a 3 way

Bray Wyatt owned RAW last night. His promos were brilliant.

That being said, watching him fight Roman Reigns, another rising star, with no build-up on free tv felt like a missed opportunity. That match-up is main event worthy, or it could be at least. The fans are ready to get behind Reigns, and Bray creeps them out.

 

[bullets]

Rock came back and crapped all over the little kids hero John Cena then he came back the next year and crapped all over the smarks hero CM Punk. I think it makes sense he's rubbed people the wrong way. Also he left us high and dry again. Now the situation with Batista has made everyone realize what a poor idea it is to insert a part timer into the title scene that isn't there to get someone over. Rock and Batista went into business for themselves. It's never a good idea

 

[Hunter Rider]

Bray Wyatt owned RAW last night. His promos were brilliant.

That being said, watching him fight Roman Reigns, another rising star, with no build-up on felt like a missed opportunity. That match-up is main event worthy, or it could be at least. The fans are ready to get behind Reigns, and Bray creeps them out.

I'm surprised Triple H allowed that match to go ahead and also to last so long, I think both guys looked out of their depth. It's clear they have bright futures but the rush to make them main event singles stars will do them no favours IMO.

 

[TheNextNolan22]

 

[TheNextNolan22]

 

[bullets]

I started that club....

 

[cabel]

I started that club....

Back when it was full of blanks?

 

[sweetre15]

Oh and Hunter Rider...check your PMs

Honestly I hope WWE sees the way the wind is blowing and call a damn audible. Does WWE really think they'll get anything good to come from being stubborn to their own audience?

 

[TheNextNolan22]

I believe SuperBatman mentioned this, but them pulling a WM10 with having two WWE World Title Matches in one night is the only conceivable way to save WM30, but I'm not holding my breath.

 

[cabel]

Bryan facing Triple H with the stip that he gets a title shot if he wins.

They could even arrange it so that Orton/Batista goes first, then after Bryan beats Triple H, Whoever the champ is comes out immediately and starts the next match. Bryan does double duty back to back, adding to the underdog aspect. A mix of WMX and Vengance '01.

 

[TheNextNolan22]

Bryan facing Triple H with the stip that he gets a title shot if he wins.

They could even arrange it so that Orton/Batista goes first, then after Bryan beats Triple H, Whoever the champ is comes out immediately and starts the next match. Bryan does double duty back to back, adding to the underdog aspect. A mix of WMX and Vengance '01.

That's their last escape route at this point.

 

[TX85]

I'm surprised Triple H allowed that match to go ahead and also to last so long, I think both guys looked out of their depth. It's clear they have bright futures but the rush to make them main event singles stars will do them no favours IMO.

I think Vince and WWE is actually willing to accept change and a new future..As long as the new future pass their preferences,That's where the problem is.

They know guys like Daniel/Dolph and Punk(well WAS for him)are huge possible options but they are indeed so damn stubborn,They finally have guys that they are fully behind as THE new top face and heels..Roman and Bray

Personally as a fan I can't wait to see them fully on top and officially the new heirs..However business wise and stuff I agree they shouldn't be rushed,I don't think either should be in the main event scene and especially as new possible champions until at least next year at WM31

Such a true shame about D-Bry though,Only thing stopping him from success is Vince and own preferences,I'm not a big D-Bry mark but that man defiantly needs to be going into this Mania as a contender and coming out as a new champion,After Raw I fully give up hope and will consider D-Bry lucky to be wwe champion or at least a contender anytime this year or maybe even ever again with Vince in charge.

Bray vs Roman was great but yeah that should have been WM 31's main event

 

[TX85]

Bryan facing Triple H with the stip that he gets a title shot if he wins.

They could even arrange it so that Orton/Batista goes first, then after Bryan beats Triple H, Whoever the champ is comes out immediately and starts the next match. Bryan does double duty back to back, adding to the underdog aspect. A mix of WMX and Vengance '01.

I really hope this crosses Vince's mind..and stays right in the middle!

 

[cabel]

Had a couple freezes and lags and skips, but right now the network seems to be working fine for me on the PS3. Watching the one episode of World Class they have on. Digging this handicap match with the Great Kabuki.

Edit: had another freeze. Seems to happen with the VOD stuff. Watched the live stream for about two hours with no problem.

 

[bullets]

Bryan facing Triple H with the stip that he gets a title shot if he wins.

They could even arrange it so that Orton/Batista goes first, then after Bryan beats Triple H, Whoever the champ is comes out immediately and starts the next match. Bryan does double duty back to back, adding to the underdog aspect. A mix of WMX and Vengance '01.

I don't think Triple H would like the idea of being a secondary match-up/hurdle. I think his ego would prevent this from happening.

 

[TX85]

I don't think Triple H would like the idea of being a secondary match-up/hurdle. I think his ego would prevent this from happening.

Yeah,he'd probably want to be THE boss fight to complete the..game

 

[bullets]

Exactly.


I just caught up with Raw on hulu. Good stuff. Undertaker is looking badass as ever.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Aaron Paul is a good guest host.

Felina!

 

[sweetre15]

Extreme Tiger is now officially in TNA:


Mexican Lucha Libre Magazine/website “Super Luchas” officially announced that former AAA Cruiserweight Champion Extreme Tiger has officially signed with TNA Wrestling, and will make his “debut” with the company at TNA’s “Lockdown” PPV on March 9th under the name “Tigre Uno” (meaning Tiger One). TNA sent a press release to Super Luchas regarding the signing.

In December 2013 Tiger wrestled for TNA under the name “Ultimate Tiger” in some Xplosion matches against Curry Man and Zema Ion (who he had faced previously in AAA). Earlier this month PWInsider reported that Tiger had either already signed with TNA or was on the verge of signing with them.

Tiger was trained by the legendary Rey Misterio Sr. (uncle of Rey Misterio Jr./Rey Mysterio) and worked for the majority of his career in AAA winning both the AAA Cruiserweight Title and AAA Tag Team Titles.

 

[Wheels]

So "Yes" is the #2 catchphrase in WWE history according WWE Network's Countdown. I was surprised by that.