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[The Apocalypse]

I think if they split the Shield with just Regins leaving it would be a horrible idea. If they do it, it's best they just all go their separate ways.

 

[venom892]

I think if they split the Shield with just Regins leaving it would be a horrible idea. If they do it, it's best they just all go their separate ways.

I agree. If you really want a three man stable to always oppose the Wyatts, just form a new stable.

 

[ShadowBoxer]

So if Reigns stays face and Rollins and Ambrose turn heel does that mean a new third member of the Shield is introduced? If they want them to balance out the Wyatt family I guess that would mean yes. I don't know that it would work out well. Part of the reason the shield is over is because of chemistry between those particular three guys and I don't know that you can subtract Reigns and add someone else and still expect it to be over.

They could replace roman with Ryback. Or a dream would to have punk return as the leader of the shield.

 

[TheNextNolan22]

They could replace roman with Ryback.

 

[Wheels]

Maybe Big E joins The Shield? Or Big Cass or Konnor?

 

[sweetre15]

Oh and are any of you happy that the quality Summer booking from last year is already on the Network?

Roughly from mid June to mid August...or even as far as the third Post NOC Raw.

That was such a hot period booking wise and it's probably the best string of non NXT programming on the network uploaded at this point. If only they'd upload the Summer of 2009 on Smackdown as well as the Attitude Era and Ruthless Aggression years.

 

[Specter313]

Count me in as wanting them all to just go their separate ways. Shield is great, but those three men are what made it great. When one leaves, it won't be the same, so just end it altogether. Quit while they're ahead and don't ruin the group by forcing someone new into the place of another.

 

[sweetre15]

Also what year do you guys feel was ECW's best creative year? 1996-97 or 1999-2000

I really can't wait till the full year of 1996 episodes for ECW Hardcore TV are uploaded because that was the most entertaining year for ECW in my personal opinion.

 

[Slushy]

LEGENDS DEAL

To deal..or not to deal - that is the question. As some of you may have heard, at this point, I am opting not to sign my Legends Marketing Deal, which gives ‪#‎WWE‬ the right to market my likeness on video games and action figures. I'll be writing in more detail about this in the next week or so, but it would be fair to say that, despite strong sales, I have found the payoffs for the past two video games to be extremely weak - in the 25% range of what most talent was expecting.

Last year, the explanation had something to do with the video game company going bankrupt - a real shame for me, since I was heavily featured as three characters from the "Attitude" era, complete with voice work. I haven't heard this year's explanation yet, but, personally. I think the #WWE just wants to see if the talent will accept a far lower percentage than had previously been given. If so, it would proably be a good business move for #WWE, since very few current wrestlers are going to jeapordize their standing with the company by offering resistance - and most legends will probably come to feel like anything they get from merchandise is better than nothing.

As for me: until I hear a valid reason, I'm opting out.

- Mick Foley's Facebook

 

[Wheels]

Count me in as wanting them all to just go their separate ways. Shield is great, but those three men are what made it great. When one leaves, it won't be the same, so just end it altogether. Quit while they're ahead and don't ruin the group by forcing someone new into the place of another.

I'd have to agree as no one I can think of will fill Roman's shoes.

 

[ShadowBoxer]

- Mick Foley's Facebook

It's sad Mick has become a money ****e. I mean at one time I thought he cared about the fans but it's seems these days he is all about money. Sucks we won't be able to play as him in WWE 2K15.

 

[sweetre15]

I know I've been spitballing a lot of different topics but also, Am I the only one that finds most WCW Nitro episodes hard to sit through even during 96-98? The best things going were the Cruiserweight division and the NWO storyline itself prior to StarrCade 97 where things started to go downhill.

I mean some can say Raw was a bit hard to sit through from 96 to late 97 as well as before but there was some good angles like Austin vs Bret going on.

 

[Benstamania]

My brothers at SmackDown now.. Spoiler..

Shield Triple Power Bombs Swagger when he loses to Cesaro. Seems like they could be taking out all of those that side with Evolution.

 

[Slushy]

In a way, I can't blame him. He's nearing 50 in age, can't wrestle anymore, and lives in New York. Got to make the most money he can.

 

[Donnie Darko]

It's sad Mick has become a money ****e. I mean at one time I thought he cared about the fans but it's seems these days he is all about money. Sucks we won't be able to play as him in WWE 2K15.

Is he supposed to just sign his life away for free? If he's a "money ****e," then everyone who expects a paycheck for their work is also a ****e.

 

[Wheels]

It's sad Mick has become a money ****e. I mean at one time I thought he cared about the fans but it's seems these days he is all about money. Sucks we won't be able to play as him in WWE 2K15.

That's BS. He's old and beaten down and is not obligated to sign a low ball deal where WWE dictates his independent bookings and can pull him from any show.

 

[cabel]

It's sad Mick has become a money ****e. I mean at one time I thought he cared about the fans but it's seems these days he is all about money. Sucks we won't be able to play as him in WWE 2K15.

You expect him just to take a fraction of the money he believes he was promised?

 

[Benstamania]

Mick can do whatever he wans..glad be doesn't need Vince's money. However, it seems every few years he has issues with the WWE.. They fall out.. And two years later he comes back.

 

[NDX]

Or a dream would to have punk return as the leader of the shield.

Sounds more like a nightmare.

 

[sweetre15]

Man it sounds like the Shield are getting their Post Judgement Day 2000 Rock moment on Smackdown. Most of you guys probably remember this right?: [YT]gR00vCMU874[/YT]
Well The Shield's form of retaliation this week seems to mirror that with the way they are picking apart any and everyone that has aligned with The Authority.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Dolph Ziggler once again showing us why we shouldn't sleep on or forget about him with his APP promo: http://www.wwe.com/videos/dolph-zig...ndow-wwe-app-exclusive-april-21-2014-26253450

Great promo, I wish they'd let this Dolph loose in the ring with a mic live on Raw.

On a related note, the idea to align Cesaro with Heyman was something they came up with on their own and pitched to Vince. Vince loved the idea so they went with it.

That's interesting, Heyman obviously sees the huge potential in Cesaro and wants to be in on it, I'm sure he's angling to make Brock vs Cesaro happen.

I think if they split the Shield with just Regins leaving it would be a horrible idea. If they do it, it's best they just all go their separate ways.

Agreed, I hate the idea of turning Rollins heel just so Reigns can get all the face spotlight, and any notion of putting a new guy in The Shield needs to be dropped oimmediately, it would fail just like when they tried using someone else as a Road Warrior.

 

[sweetre15]

I hope WWE realizes that while the "More Action, Less Talk" thing is a good idea, the undercard etc still need those 3-5 minute promos to develop their feuds as well as their characters.

Instead of relegating their promos to the WWE App, Backstage Fallout or Backstage Pass.

 

[Slushy]

Great promo, I wish they'd let this Dolph loose in the ring with a mic live on Raw.

Its intentional. They don't want another CM Punk on their hands.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Smackdown Spoilers

Spoiler

-Vickie Guerrero opened Smackdown and announced The Shield for another 3-on-11 match.

-Paul Heyman and Zeb Colter hosted a "debate" which was just the two of them bickering back and forth.

(1) Cesaro def. Jack Swagger

-The Shield came out and took out Jack Swagger with a Superman Punch and a triple powerbomb. They cut a promo about Swagger not adapting or "evolving", and that they weren't done tonight.

(2) Tamina def. Natalya

-The Shield attacked all three members of 3MB backstage.

-Triple H called Vickie Guerrero and gave her the night off. Brad Maddox is her replacement for the evening.

(3) Curtis Axel def. Jey Uso

-The Wyatt Family came down and lowered a steel cage around the ring.

Bray Wyatt talked about John Cena losing all of his followers, and that it was all thanks to them. He sang his song on top of the cage to end the segment.

(4) Erick Rowan & Luke Harper def. Cody Rhodes & Goldust.

-The Shield attacked Brad Maddox backstage.

- Santina and Emma came out for a tag team match. Fandango came out next, but The Shield attacked him from behind and hit him with a triple powerbomb OFF the stage.

 

[sweetre15]

Smackdown Spoilers

Spoiler

-Vickie Guerrero opened Smackdown and announced The Shield for another 3-on-11 match.

-Paul Heyman and Zeb Colter hosted a "debate" which was just the two of them bickering back and forth.

(1) Cesaro def. Jack Swagger

-The Shield came out and took out Jack Swagger with a Superman Punch and a triple powerbomb. They cut a promo about Swagger not adapting or "evolving", and that they weren't done tonight.

(2) Tamina def. Natalya

-The Shield attacked all three members of 3MB backstage.

-Triple H called Vickie Guerrero and gave her the night off. Brad Maddox is her replacement for the evening.

(3) Curtis Axel def. Jey Uso

-The Wyatt Family came down and lowered a steel cage around the ring.

Bray Wyatt talked about John Cena losing all of his followers, and that it was all thanks to them. He sang his song on top of the cage to end the segment.

(4) Erick Rowan & Luke Harper def. Cody Rhodes & Goldust.

-The Shield attacked Brad Maddox backstage.

- Santina and Emma came out for a tag team match. Fandango came out next, but The Shield attacked him from behind and hit him with a triple powerbomb OFF the stage.

Yep like a said The Shield are getting their Post Judgement Day 2000 Retaliation moment ala The Rock.