The Official WWE / NXT Discussion Thread *May Contain Spoilers*

[Russelrules44]

<p>Dean Ambrose- Maybe he could be Mick Foley's protege?</p><p> </p><p>

Seth Rollins- Mmmmm.....Daniel Bryan of 2010.</p><p> </p><p>

Roman Reigns- Legiminate badass push.</p>

[Jaysin]

I want them to go full bore into the "Chaos Incarnate" stuff with Ambrose. Even if he starts to rip off Dark Knight Joker and Krimson, it's ok.

 

Also, I'd much rather Emma be paired with Ziggler...

 

[milamber]

<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Raw Review:</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Taker & Lesnar</strong> - Average segment until Brock finally delivered the F5. Good heat from the crowd.</p><p>

<strong>Big E vs Del Rio</strong> - Good match.</p><p>

<strong>Summer vs Natayla</strong> - I don't mind them using Total Divas to set up a feud if we get a watchable match like this.</p><p>

<strong>Trips & Steph</strong> - Yes Movement buried! Fandango buried and Johnny Curtis put over! Crowd buried! Booker, Hardy, Foley, Goldberg, Steiner, Angle, RVD & Jericho buried! A+ segment.</p><p>

<strong>Usos & Los Matadores vs Real Americans & Rybaxel</strong> - Fun match. Los Matadores with the surprise Twin Magic win. Rybaxel still can't win.</p><p>

<strong>Rhodes Bros vs Sandow & Fandango</strong> - Solid match.</p><p>

<strong>Bray vs Truth</strong> - Solid match. Cena in the mask was cool. His backstage promo with Renee was good.</p><p>

<strong>Reigns vs Kane</strong> - OK match that did the job putting over the feud.</p><p>

<strong>Batista vs Orton (No DQ)</strong> - Solid match while it lasted. Bryan kicking HHH's ass was predictable but satisfying.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Verdict:</span></strong> Solid a pre-PPV show but nothing special outside of the Authority segments.</p><p> </p><p>

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[bigtplaystew]

<p>Hey anybody else notice a popping noise when watching the WWE network? I originally thought it was my audio setup and started unplugging things and freaking out, but it persisted. Then I checked out other apps like Netflix and TV and didn't notice the same noise.</p><p> </p><p>

It seemed worse on my PS4. It less prominient on Xbox 360 but still present. I did have it on my computer though which is hooked up to my TV and doesn't use my audio setup at all.</p>

[mitsukaikira]

<p>Wow. That picture of Brock looks JUST like a young Sammy Gravano.</p><p> </p><p>

Exhibit A:</p><p> </p><p>

<span>http://jumpingpolarbear.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/sammythebull.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p>

Exhibit B:</p><p> </p><p>

<span>http://mafiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Salvatore-Sammy-the-Bull-Gravano.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p>

Creepy!</p>

[DaMegaFish]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Rickymex" data-cite="Rickymex" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The weirdest part is the outfits. I just can't imagine any of them changing their looks for tights.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I actually said this a while back. It got glossed over but yeah, part of their success is definitely their look. They stand out with an awesome look. If everyone just goes back to tights they'll be just another face which would be absolutely terrible.</p><p> </p><p> Glad to see Big Show getting pushed as the favorite for the battle royal. As tired as I can get of the guy being pushed as a monster and always coming up short I think the guy deserves a good Wrestlemania moment, seeing as he is 4-9 at Mania, with his only singles win coming vs Cody Rhodes and the rest being throw away tag matches. Let Show win it. The guy deserves something good and nice for as long as he has been around.</p>

[RKOwnage]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="DaMegaFish" data-cite="DaMegaFish" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I actually said this a while back. It got glossed over but yeah, part of their success is definitely their look. They stand out with an awesome look. If everyone just goes back to tights they'll be just another face which would be absolutely terrible.<p> </p><p> Glad to see Big Show getting pushed as the favorite for the battle royal. As tired as I can get of the guy being pushed as a monster and always coming up short I think the guy deserves a good Wrestlemania moment, seeing as he is 4-9 at Mania, with his only singles win coming vs Cody Rhodes and the rest being throw away tag matches. Let Show win it. The guy deserves something good and nice for as long as he has been around.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'm thinking it's either gonna be Sheamus or Rusev...but if I had to make a guess on a dark horse it'd be Titus O'Neil.</p>

[Jaysin]

I can't believe this is the first Wrestlemania that the Divas championship has been defended on. Have they talked about that at all?

[milamber]

<p>Looks like Batista stole the show at the WM30 press conference.</p><p> </p><p>

 

</p><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Fd59ZzJGCW4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Batista and Randy Orton are set for the main event: WrestleMania 30 Press Conference"></iframe></div></div>

[Hive]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="milamber" data-cite="milamber" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Looks like Batista stole the show at the WM30 press conference.<p> </p><p> </p><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Fd59ZzJGCW4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Batista and Randy Orton are set for the main event: WrestleMania 30 Press Conference"></iframe></div></div></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> If he did that type of stuff all the time, he would be great - and the crowds would cheer him.</p><p> </p><p> Randy Orton's part however... wow. I used to think he was pretty great, but they completely manhandled his character.</p>

[jjohns44]

It probably wouldn't happen, but I think it would be a fine ending to Wrestlemania if:

Daniel Bryan almost gets screwed with Batista, Orton and Triple H trying to keep him from winning.. and then...

LOOK IN MY EYES WHAT DO YOU SEE?!

CM Punk comes out circa Stone Cold helping Foley win his first championship and helps Daniel Bryan win, adding fuel to the fire of Bryan vs. The Authority

doesnt mean CMPunk has to come back as a full time wrestler if he's really done with WWE, but it could add to an interesting summer shake up..

[milamber]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="jjohns44" data-cite="jjohns44" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It probably wouldn't happen, but I think it would be a fine ending to Wrestlemania if:<p> Daniel Bryan almost gets screwed with Batista, Orton and Triple H trying to keep him from winning.. and then...</p><p> LOOK IN MY EYES WHAT DO YOU SEE?!</p><p> CM Punk comes out circa Stone Cold helping Foley win his first championship and helps Daniel Bryan win, adding fuel to the fire of Bryan vs. The Authority</p><p> doesnt mean CMPunk has to come back as a full time wrestler if he's really done with WWE, but it could add to an interesting summer shake up..</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> It would be a nice thank you to the fans. But at the same time it might overshadow Bryan's big moment if he does win. Personally I think Punk is done for good.</p>

[masterded]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="milamber" data-cite="milamber" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It would be a nice thank you to the fans. But at the same time it might overshadow Bryan's big moment if he does win. Personally I think Punk is done for good.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah I would hate to have a Bryan win be due to interference it would lessen the impact of the victory. What I would like to see happen at Wrestlemania is Bryan make HHH tap in the first match and then wins with the knee in the second.</p>

[delv213]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Hive" data-cite="Hive" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>If he did that type of stuff all the time, he would be great - and the crowds would cheer him.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> He was starting to get cheered at the end of his heel run in 2010 and I think so many people forget how entertaining he was in that role. The duct tape promo was priceless, his quitting promo might stand the test of time as one of the all time great moments in Raw over the last decade.</p><p> </p><p> "STOOP THAT LOW!"</p><p> </p><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/0qlJUDenTHo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Duct Tape"></iframe></div></div>

[djthefunkchris]

<p>He's going to be back... Sorry to whomever that might upset. I don't mind one way or the other at this point though, but yeah... He will be back, and it will probably be at Wrestlemania.</p><p> </p><p>

Current thoughts: I'd like to think HHH is doing his best McMahon vs Stone Cold improv for this current storyline with Daniel Bryan, something that will last at least til' next Wrestlemania.</p>

[RayW]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="djthefunkchris" data-cite="djthefunkchris" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Current thoughts: I'd like to think HHH is doing his best McMahon vs Stone Cold improv for this current storyline with Daniel Bryan, something that will last at least til' next Wrestlemania.</div></blockquote><p> This is how I feel. It wouldn't bother me in the slightest if Daniel Bryan didn't win the title Sunday so long as it means Bryan vs HHH continues.</p>

[bigtplaystew]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="djthefunkchris" data-cite="djthefunkchris" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>He's going to be back... Sorry to whomever that might upset. I don't mind one way or the other at this point though, but yeah... He will be back, and <strong>it will probably be at Wrestlemania</strong>.<p> </p><p> Current thoughts: I'd like to think HHH is doing his best McMahon vs Stone Cold improv for this current storyline with Daniel Bryan, something that will last at least til' next Wrestlemania.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I want this to be true. Guy is one of my favorites. I just don't see it realistically happening at Wrestlemania. Wrestlemania isn't really known for shocking returns in recent years because a) they already have your money, typically a big return is done on Raw to hype the subsequent PPV and b) it's extremely difficult to keep something like this a secret with so many wrestling people in one concentrated area. </p><p> </p><p> We'll see though. I want Punk back and I too think he'll be back, simply because he makes money wrestling and the best place to do so is WWE. I think he may be a part timer ala Jericho in the future, and that may work out better for him anyway. I love how many people are like. "Punk's not coming back. He doesn't want to!"</p><p> </p><p> How do you know? Did you talk to the guy?</p><p> </p><p> "The dirt sheets said so!"</p><p> </p><p> Look, I'm let you guys in on a little secret. They're not even going to deny this if you ask them, but putting "CM Punk" in a headline link = clicks. It's that simple. That is why we've been inundated with non-news about CM Punk on a regular basis. How many "Punk isn't talking to anyone close to him, some sources say" links have we seen? This isn't news. In fact, it's non-news. It's simply a cheap tactic to get us to click the link. And it works! So stop acting like you have some information we don't. We all know the same amount of information about this: nothing. We're all speculating. Punk's said before, "When I'm done I'm done" but does ANYONE honestly think that a man with a sizable ego such as Punk's isn't going to want at least one more high profile run? And has the man officially announced his retirement? No. </p><p> </p><p> I'm speculating like anyone else, but the man will most likely return to WWE at some point. It may be a year. It may be two. But just using plain logic it's pretty obvious he'll be back at some point in some capacity. At the very least if he truly is retired, he'l be walking his way into the WWE Hall of Fame at some point.</p>

[machinesxe]

Mark my words... Austin is back for one reason and one reason only... TO CHALLENGE CM PUNK, for a match at WM 31. It's what punk wants, to main event on the biggest stage of them all against one of the greatest of them all. ONE NIGHT ONLY! Punk vs Austin. It makes 100% sense, Punk walks out just like Austin did almost 12 years ago.

[Teh_Showtime]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="machinesxe" data-cite="machinesxe" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Mark my words... Austin is back for one reason and one reason only... TO CHALLENGE CM PUNK, for a match at WM 31. It's what punk wants, to main event on the biggest stage of them all against one of the greatest of them all. ONE NIGHT ONLY! Punk vs Austin. It makes 100% sense, Punk walks out just like Austin did almost 12 years ago.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Austin is 49 years old</p><p> </p><p> Give it up</p>

[Jaysin]

I can kind of see Punk returning after the triple threat and beating Bryan down or even the next night on Raw. Sort of like when Punk turned heel and attacked the Rock.

[Mammoth]

I think Punk will be back in WWE one day, but I don't think for a second it will be at 'Mania. When the story first broke I imagine WWE were rattled and tried everything in their power to get him motivated again but now, with little to no reaction from the crowd (even when they went to Chicago) and other storylines in place like Daniel Bryan Vs. The Authority and The Wyatt Family Vs. John Cena, the ball is back in their court and I don't see them - even if Punk wants back in - rushing him back for 'Mania when, like it's already been mentioned, it'll only diminish all the work they've done with Bryan. It's obvious they're working towards the big pay off and as we know, more often than not, the baby face wins the main event of Wrestlemania and CM Punk just doesn't work in that plan and I'm sure as hell he won't be coming back in any lesser capacity, lower down the card. I could potentially see a CM Punk Vs. Daniel Bryan moment at next years Wrestlemania though because I don't think CM Punk will have the same impact as a Jericho or The Rock if he waits as long as they did for their comebacks, but that's just my opinion.

[Teh_Showtime]

Punk coming back TODAY or in 3 years will be worth far more than any of Jericho's comebacks frankly

 

Of course he's not Rock (the biggest draw of all time) but since 2011 he meant more than Jericho ever did

[alphadraighon]

I'm sure someone has mentioned it, but if not:

 

Has any one else noticed that for only the second time in ten years, John Cena is not in the main even or co-main event of a Wrestlemania? I mean, unless the play to have Cena vs Wyatt wedged in between Undertaker vs Lesnar and the main event.

 

It is an interesting statistic.

[Derek DiBenedetto]

Undertaker...wow I remember him, he's still around? Of course, last I watched a whole wrestling match on TV, Triple H wes the big attraction, I think.

[Jaysin]

I'm sure someone has mentioned it, but if not:

 

Has any one else noticed that for only the second time in ten years, John Cena is not in the main even or co-main event of a Wrestlemania? I mean, unless the play to have Cena vs Wyatt wedged in between Undertaker vs Lesnar and the main event.

 

It is an interesting statistic.

 

God I hope it's not Taker/Lesnar, Cena/Wyatt, and then the main event. They really need a buffer or the main event suffers. It happened last year with Taker/Punk, Triple H/Lesnar, and then Rock/Cena. Rock and Cena wasn't that bad, but it looked far worse trying to follow Taker/Punk and Triple H/Lesnar.