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[Keyser Soze]

Has anyone else posted up that report that Batista apparently has no issues jobbing to Daniel Bryan and the controversy with him and WWE is entirely over money and broken promises RE booking and schedule, and that the Bryan rumours are coming from within WWE to make Batista look bad?

I'm taking the whole story with a pinch of salt, but I may actually be inclined to lean towards Batista's side if I were to go any way. Remember, years ago it was Batista that fought for Bryan to have a competitive match against him back when Bryan was an NXT Rookie and they fought on Raw, when the original plan was for it to be a squash. Batista reportedly said Bryan "Was just too damn good" to get squashed and deserved to come out the match looking strong. Also, he tapped out to Bryan clean as a whistle at Mania. It seems uncharacteristic for him to then refuse to work with him because he doesn't want to lose to him.

 

[The Sage]

- WWE United States Champion Sheamus tweeted the following today:

“For the record interwebbers. 3 BRITS don’t hold @WWE titles. 2 Brits & 1 Irish fella OR 2 brunettes & 1 handsome ginger hold titles.”

“…and ALL dirt sheet heroes who dream they “got the better” of me away from cameras. Step up. Be men. In the ring most days. Try me fella.”

“…and lastly dirty sheeters. I’m not HHH’s “work-out buddy”. Trained with Hunter 3 times. In 2009. In Australia… Now. Back to me day off.”

http://dailywrestlingnews.com/sheamus-responds-reports-hhhs-workout-buddy/

 

[The Sage]

Has anyone else posted up that report that Batista apparently has no issues jobbing to Daniel Bryan and the controversy with him and WWE is entirely over money and broken promises RE booking and schedule, and that the Bryan rumours are coming from within WWE to make Batista look bad?

I'm taking the whole story with a pinch of salt, but I may actually be inclined to lean towards Batista's side if I were to go any way. Remember, years ago it was Batista that fought for Bryan to have a competitive match against him back when Bryan was an NXT Rookie and they fought on Raw, when the original plan was for it to be a squash. Batista reportedly said Bryan "Was just too damn good" to get squashed and deserved to come out the match looking strong. Also, he tapped out to Bryan clean as a whistle at Mania. It seems uncharacteristic for him to then refuse to work with him because he doesn't want to lose to him.

I haven't read that the rumors are coming from WWE to make Batista look bad. If true, that's just low.

 

[Wheels]

The women are actually important on NXT. We need Divas feuds, backstage segments, and promos. WWE has three main roster shows they push. There's no excuse for Paige not getting development.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Perhaps Cena will be rapping with Method Man:

As noted a couple months back, John Cena will be apart of Judd Apatow's upcoming film, Trainwreck. Lebron James and Method Man have also joined the cast, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

The movie stars Bill Hader, Brie Larson, Colin Quinn, Vanessa Bayer, Tilda Swinton and comedian Amy Schumer. The film is schedule to release on July 24, 2015.

 

[The Sage]

Something I think would be neat:


Daniel Bryan finishes a match and is celebrating. Paul Heyman comes out saying that he would like to introduce everyone to the next WWE champion. Then someone jumps Bryan from behind. His face is covered by a hoodie, and his hands are taped up, looks kind of familiar. He picks up Bryan, GO 2 SLEEP! The crowd naturally starts chanting, "CM PUNK! CM PUNK!..." The man pulls back the hoodie, and it's KENTA.

In the weeks following KENTA explains (I don't know the extent of his english, so this is where Heyman comes in) how he invented the GTS, and how he's been innovating all over the world while WWE stars steal his legacy, now he's finally returning the favor by taking the WWE title.

Hmm, I don't know. I think if any one of Paul's associates goes after the WWE title, it's going to be Brock. I was going to suggest KENTA coming in under Zeb Colter, as a new Real American who came into America the right way as Cesaro did. But Heyman's managed 3 world champions. Association with Heyman automatically gives you high cred, and KENTA could use that right off the back.

 

[Donnie Darko]

- WWE United States Champion Sheamus tweeted the following today:

“For the record interwebbers. 3 BRITS don’t hold @WWE titles. 2 Brits & 1 Irish fella OR 2 brunettes & 1 handsome ginger hold titles.”

“…and ALL dirt sheet heroes who dream they “got the better” of me away from cameras. Step up. Be men. In the ring most days. Try me fella.”

“…and lastly dirty sheeters. I’m not HHH’s “work-out buddy”. Trained with Hunter 3 times. In 2009. In Australia… Now. Back to me day off.”

http://dailywrestlingnews.com/sheamus-responds-reports-hhhs-workout-buddy/

He seems a bit sensitive.

 

[Specter313]

Has anyone else posted up that report that Batista apparently has no issues jobbing to Daniel Bryan and the controversy with him and WWE is entirely over money and broken promises RE booking and schedule, and that the Bryan rumours are coming from within WWE to make Batista look bad?

I'm taking the whole story with a pinch of salt, but I may actually be inclined to lean towards Batista's side if I were to go any way. Remember, years ago it was Batista that fought for Bryan to have a competitive match against him back when Bryan was an NXT Rookie and they fought on Raw, when the original plan was for it to be a squash. Batista reportedly said Bryan "Was just too damn good" to get squashed and deserved to come out the match looking strong. Also, he tapped out to Bryan clean as a whistle at Mania. It seems uncharacteristic for him to then refuse to work with him because he doesn't want to lose to him.

This is the full report for those who haven't read it:

According to one source, the reports that claim Batista refused to work a program with Daniel Bryan are untrue.

A source recently told ProWrestling.net, "WWE wants that story out, but it's all twisted. (Batista) would do five jobs for Bryan. They've f---ed him in money, booking, broken promises (relating to his) schedule, and promoting his (outside projects)."

The source continued, "Had that not happened, he would be around until late June, but because Vince (McMahon) f---ed him, he's not, so they dragged Daniel Bryan into this to vilify Batista. Daniel is beloved and a martyr so he benefits, but it has nothing to do with jobbing. They've twisted. It's classic Vince. Look at Ultimate Warrior and SummerSlam, Bret Hart in Montreal. (Vince) puts out his narrative. There are always two sides."

 

[Hunter Rider]

I, for one, would love to see KENTA, Prince Devitt and someone else (Sami Zayn, maybe?) brought in by Paul Heyman as a rival trio hired to bring down The Shield.

I'd keep put Cesaro as the third man in that pact as Sami Zayn would NEVER work as a heel.

Yeah, you're right. I was trying to think of another high-flyer type on WWE's roster, but Cesaro works as a power man to counter Reigns.

Plus, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns VS Prince Devitt, KENTA and Cesaro? TAKE MY MONEY NOW!

 

[Donnie Darko]

Perhaps Cena will be rapping with Method Man:

I love Bill Hader, but considering Apatow's last couple movies and some of the other people in the cast, that movie is probably going to be terrible.

 

[cabel]

That would be cool, but it all would depend on how good this Kenta guy is in the ring. If he's good enough to really wow the fans then it would go down as one of the best surprise storylines ever. If he'll take some time to adjust then he might bust like Sin Cara did since there's the whole "WWE style" thing going on. I'd definitely be into it, and Paul Heyman is all the heat he would need to establish himself. His client, Brock Lesnar, defeated the Undertaker and broke the streak.

He's worked with Bryan before in ROH and NOAH, plus there's a number of people on the roster that have experience working in Japan that can help him along. And if he does want to go to WWE as much as the reports imply, I'm sure he'll pull his weight.

Also, small thing, the name has to be in all caps, KENTA.

 

[Pink Ranger]

He seems a bit sensitive.

Sheamus should count himself lucky. I'm sure Cesaro still gets asked if he has a viking helmet or has ever met ABBA before.

 

[Wheels]

I never bought Batista having issues with losing to Bryan. The WrestleMania finish would not have happened if that was the case. This is WWE's fault for not understanding their audience and bringing Batista back in the manner they did.

 

[Hunter Rider]

....that's gonna happen. I could see Paige teaming with Tamina Snuka possibly, but not AJ.

Let me guess, AJ goes face, right?

- WWE United States Champion Sheamus tweeted the following today:

“For the record interwebbers. 3 BRITS don’t hold @WWE titles. 2 Brits & 1 Irish fella OR 2 brunettes & 1 handsome ginger hold titles.”

“…and ALL dirt sheet heroes who dream they “got the better” of me away from cameras. Step up. Be men. In the ring most days. Try me fella.”

“…and lastly dirty sheeters. I’m not HHH’s “work-out buddy”. Trained with Hunter 3 times. In 2009. In Australia… Now. Back to me day off.”

http://dailywrestlingnews.com/sheamus-responds-reports-hhhs-workout-buddy/

One doth protest too much me thinks....

This is the full report for those who haven't read it:

According to one source, the reports that claim Batista refused to work a program with Daniel Bryan are untrue.

A source recently told ProWrestling.net, "WWE wants that story out, but it's all twisted. (Batista) would do five jobs for Bryan. They've f---ed him in money, booking, broken promises (relating to his) schedule, and promoting his (outside projects)."

The source continued, "Had that not happened, he would be around until late June, but because Vince (McMahon) f---ed him, he's not, so they dragged Daniel Bryan into this to vilify Batista. Daniel is beloved and a martyr so he benefits, but it has nothing to do with jobbing. They've twisted. It's classic Vince. Look at Ultimate Warrior and SummerSlam, Bret Hart in Montreal. (Vince) puts out his narrative. There are always two sides."

I said from the start that I figured it was about money, Batista is too old to care about getting the title or doing a job, especially since he tapped out at Mania. Obviously Batista's people are the "source" behind this leak telling the other side, but I'd suspect Triple H has more to do with leaking to the net than Vince, he still sees the net as nothing from every other report.

 

[JabarR]

Let me guess, AJ goes face, right?

You said it, I didn't. But since you brought it up.......................

 

[Hunter Rider]

You said it, I didn't. But since you brought it up.......................

 

[Slushy]

Depressing article about Punk. Natalie Slater, CM Punk’s ex-girlfriend and close friend, has written an article for RedEyeChicago.com talking about the downside of his fame. Without mentioning him by name, Slater writes:

My friend can’t go to Target. He can’t go to Great America, the grocery store or any mall anywhere. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen him escape a restaurant without getting Instagrammed by diners at nearby tables. People mob him in the airport and tweet angrily when he doesn’t stop to sign autographs because he has a flight to catch. My friend is famous, and it sucks.

Now, he’s the recently retired seven-time World Champion, and he’s one of the most isolated people I’ve ever known. A few weeks ago he found a young fan and his mom cramming Easter candy into the mail slot of his front door. Just before that, he walked out of his back door to throw out the trash only to be met by fans camped out in his alley for hours just to see him.

We get mad about how much of our information Facebook is selling to advertisers, and this guy has people stalking his Dumpster. But if he complains, people roll their eyes and say if they had his money, they wouldn’t complain about anything. The money? I’m sure he likes it just fine, but I often wonder how much of it he would trade to be able to go to a Cubs game without it ending up on TMZ.

The nervous ninny in me lives with the constant fear that someone’s going to stab him. On the rare occasion I can get him out of the house I get to witness how overbearing and creepy people are toward him. “Bodyguard!” my husband and I nag. “That’s stupid,” he says. “What am I going to do, drag some guy around with me forever? Why can’t people just leave me alone?

As for Sheamus:

“…and lastly dirty sheeters. I’m not HHH’s “work-out buddy”. Trained with Hunter 3 times. In 2009. In Australia… Now. Back to me day off.”

Oh sh**, he's calling out SHH!

 

[Pink Ranger]

Oh sh**, he's calling out SHH!

Wait, so the Wrestling Thread's a dirt sheet now? I should just quit my job and move into my mother's basement then.

 

[Specter313]

Depressing article about Punk:

She's not wrong. Celebrities have no private lives, and if they complain about it, they get painted as the bad guy, which is ridiculous.

 

[TheNextNolan22]

I hope KUSHIDA brings the Marty McFly outfit to NYC.

 

[MMMMM...Pancakes]

Watching my first NXT since it stopped airing on YouTube. First thought, it's refreshing not having to hear the annoying ass main show announcers.

 

[cabel]

I like Renee on commentary....and in general.

 

[cabel]

Wow, actual tag teams that aren't the Acension.

 

[Donnie Darko]

Well hello, Alexa Bliss.

 

[cabel]

Can't believe I'm actually kinda liking an Alicia Fox match.