WWE: New School

I've always been very reluctant to start a real world diary. I think one of the reasons is the sheer amount of WWE diaries you see, I enjoy reading quite a few of them and the thought of somehow competing against them seems strange. Probably the main reason though is that in general I think WWE has been really good lately and so the idea of competing with that is even worse, every time I planned a WWE diary something really good would happen on RAW and it would just put me off. Luckily I think the way I'm going to do this has gotten around both of those problems. My plan is to first just post a month by month round up of what happens in 2014 starting from the last RAW of 2013 and ending at the last RAW of 2014. After that the real diary will properly start at the beginning of 2015. This way I speed though the part where I try to differentiate this diary from real world and quickly get far from what's going on in real life, so rather than thinking of it as my take on current WWE it's more an alternate WWE universe set a little in the future.

Also in terms of in the actual game, I'm using Fleisch's Real World Chronicles Mod with the January 2014 Data but it's going to be pretty heavily edited as I'm not going to actually play 2014 out in the game. I'm going to edit the database to start in 2015 and edit things like title histories in. Part of the reason for this is simply to speed right through to 2015 but the main reason is I want the diary, especially this first year, to be very interactive. As I'm posting the monthly recaps I'm going to be putting polls up to decide things like who gets injured in 2014, who gets fired, who gets called up from NXT, who gets certain pushes and things like that. I might also use polls to determine some peoples starting popularity for when the actual 2015 game begins.

So to properly start I'm going to have a list of things that have and have not happened yet on the timeline. For example I'm starting just before Daniel Bryan joined the Wyatt Family, stuff like this might seem obvious at first but the list might come in handy in a few months time when it's harder to seperate what happened in Decemeber in real life with what happened in January and so on.

HAS RECENTLY HAPPENED

WWE has announced that Batista will be returning to RAW before the Royal Rumble

Some seeds have been planted for the break up of The Shield

Bray Wyatt has been trying to recruit Daniel Bryan but has so far had no luck

Brodus Clay has turned heel and started his feud with R-Truth and Xavier Woods

Brock Lesnar is scheduled to appear on the next RAW

Barrett has debut Bad News Barrett

Randy Orton is the WWE World Heavyweight Champion

Big E Langston is the IC Champion

Dean Ambrose is the US Champion

AJ Lee is the Diva's Champion

Cody Rhodes and Goldust are the Tag Champions

HAS NOT HAPPENED

Old School RAW is yet to have happened, so no Jake Roberts, Too Cool, Roddy Piper etc.

Daniel Bryan has not joined the Wyatts

Brock Lesnar has not returned, attacked Mark Henry or had a confrontation with The Big Show

Roman Reigns has not pinned CM Punk as part of The Shield break up angle

I'll probably add to this list stuff that happens up to and including the Rumble.

Quickly just say thanks to a few people

Many modern WWE diaries on here I enjoy but <a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=144302" rel="external nofollow">Michgcs</a> and <a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=523899" rel="external nofollow">The_Lloyd</a> offer two that I'd definitely recommend.

As I've said I'm going to be basing my 2015 database on <a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=526558" rel="external nofollow">this</a> mod so thanks to Fleisch for that.

On a side note to anyone who has followed my SAW diary, I don't actually consider it over although that may be hard to believe with the huge break I've had with it. I won't make any promises but I sincerely hope that I will write up the rest of season 3 sometime soon.

I'm confident with this, I've already got up to Wrestlemania written up, I would like to go further but I'm waiting on the results to a few polls first. I've also worked out a bit of a system to help me write RAW's quickly when the diary gets going so I'm looking forward to actually getting consistently into the swing of writing which is something I've not succeeded in as well as I would have liked to in other diaries. I think I'm just going to post full RAW's and then recap whatever is left but I have some time to work that out.

A few goals I have I'll just put down now mostly to remind myself.

-Gradually build up the next generation of stars and phase out the older one (hence the diary name)

-Make the titles seems prestigious- especially working on Tag/IC and in the long run Divas

-Because I think the network will eventually decrease the pressure that is on PPV buyrates I want to make the big 4/5 PPV's really huge events but then use more minor ones to help push people on the brink of main event

-Use polls and predictions contest to force me to book what people want to see.

Anyway I've ended up writing way too much but if you got any questions about anything here let me know!

TL: DR

Starts Final week of 2013

Going to post monthly recaps and short write ups of PPV's for 2014

Diary properly starts with weekly RAW's at beginning of 2015

Going to have lots of polls and prediction contests that will help shape how the WWE looks when the diary fully gets going.

<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BZFB5ST" rel="external nofollow">P.S The General Direction Poll 1 is open</a>

Astyn · January 13, 2014

You have a follower in me sir.

The Lloyd · January 13, 2014

Just taking the poll now

You have a follower in me too my friend!! So excited for this!! And thanks for the mention about my diary bro. Just ranking the legends and my reasons are mainly because HBK and Austin shouldn't ever really return to the ring (although it seems they probably will at Wrestlemania 30 in real life) If they do in real life, then austin and hbk would probably jump to 1 and 2

Big Roguey · January 13, 2014

I'm on board with this, even more on board if you take on board my suggestion about The Streak.

I totally expect that to happen.

Nobby_McDonald · January 13, 2014

Done the poll.

christmas_ape · January 13, 2014

January Recap: Royal Rumble Preview

Royal Rumble Match

As you would imagine January was heavily focused around the Rumble match with many big names stating their intentions to be the one man left standing at the end of the night. Daniel Bryan, Brock Lesnar and CM Punk are many people's favourites but the list of possible winners is long with people such as Bray Wyatt, Alberto Del Rio, Big E Langston, Ryback, Dolph Ziggler, Cody Rhodes and all three members of The Shield in the match. On the final RAW of the month a beat the clock challenge was won by a returning Batista who defeated Heath Slater in 15 seconds, the prize was the coveted number 30 spot in the Rumble match.

WWE World Heavyweight Title

Randy Orton vs John Cena

Cena's rematch against Orton is scheduled to take place. The fued over the month focused on it being John's last shot at the title whilst Orton is champion. After numerous RKO's throughout the month Randy was starting to appear confident telling the challenger that 'it's about time you start to face facts John, when it really comes down to it I was always the better champion'.

Divas Title

AJ Lee vs Nikki Bella

The ongoing rivalry between the Total Divas and the other ones is being dragged to another PPV title match. This time it's the turn of Nikki Bella to attempt to win the gold for the reality tv stars.

Tag Team Titles

Cody Rhodes and Goldust vs The Real Americans

The tag team division has certainly grown in importance over the last year or so and this is largely down to impressive reigns of Team Hell No, The Shield and the current tag champions. It has become clear only the best teams manage to reach the pinnacle of tag wrestling and so the important question is whether The Real Americans have what it takes to rise to the top. Over the past few weeks on RAW they have only given people reasons to believe they can with impressive victories over The Uso's, The Primetime Players and Los Matadores.

Other Storylines in January

Perhaps the biggest storyline of the month has been the constant fued between Daniel Bryan and The Wyatt Family. Bray has begged Daniel to join him on numerous occasions but has also orchestrated many viscous beat downs. In general Daniel Bryan has appeared to have dropped far since winning the WWE Title on a few months back at Summerslam. On the final RAW of the month Bray cut a promo telling the world that he believes he shall win the Rumble because when push comes to shove, Bryan will know who's side to be on.

Both Lesnar and Batista's return have been centered around the Rumble match with neither man seemingly involved in a personal rivalry. They have however been comments made by Paul Heyman suggesting that if Batista gets in the way of Lesnar title hunt his client is ready to prove who the dominant force truly is.

Old School RAW was perhaps the most successful and entertaining RAW of the month. Numerous legends made appearances such as Too Cool and DDP. The night ended with the heart warming return of Jake the Snake Roberts who brought Damien along to dish out his own brand of justice to the Shield and in particular Dean Ambrose. The next night on RAW Ambrose made it clear that whilst Jake Roberts and all the other veterans in general can have their one night a year, 2014 will be the year of The Shield.

Other News: The WWE Network has been announced and will launch in February. Exclusive shows include 'Legends House' which will be a reality show staring 8 WWE legends and JR's Roundtable, a talk show hosted by Jim Ross which will feature a different WWE Superstar or Legend each week.

Predictions

30 Man Royal Rumble Winner:

WWE World Heavyweight Title: Randy Orton vs John Cena

Divas Title: AJ Lee vs Nikki Bella

Tag Title: The Brotherhood vs The Real Americans

Big Roguey · January 13, 2014

Predictions

30 Man Royal Rumble Winner: Bo Dallas

WWE World Heavyweight Title: Randy Orton vs John Cena

Divas Title: AJ Lee vs Nikki Bella

Tag Title: The Brotherhood vs The Real Americans

christmas_ape · January 13, 2014

Thanks for the support guys, very happy with the turn out for the polls! Some interesting patterns and ideas which I'll probably reveal soon.

The poll can be found <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BZFB5ST" rel="external nofollow">HERE</a> for anyone who still wants to do it.

Oh and I forgot to say above... I will be running a prediction contest which will have some pretty big prizes as I want you all to help shape how WWE look sin 2015. A poll soon will have you decide the 6 members of the Money in the Bank match and then the first predictions prize will be to pick the winner of those 6. I think that will run for 4 PPV's starting now.

RKOwnage · January 13, 2014

30 Man Royal Rumble Winner: Daniel Bryan

WWE World Heavyweight Title: Randy Orton vs John Cena

Divas Title: AJ Lee vs Nikki Bella

Tag Title: The Brotherhood vs The Real Americans

Big Roguey · January 13, 2014

Thanks for the support guys, very happy with the turn out for the polls! Some interesting patterns and ideas which I'll probably reveal soon.

The poll can be found HERE for anyone who still wants to do it.

Oh and I forgot to say above... I will be running a prediction contest which will have some pretty big prizes as I want you all to help shape how WWE look sin 2015. A poll soon will have you decide the 6 members of the Money in the Bank match and then the first predictions prize will be to pick the winner of those 6. I think that will run for 4 PPV's starting now.

Be prepared for a Bo Dallas sweep this year, calling it right now.

You just need to BOlieve.

christmas_ape · January 13, 2014

Predictions
30 Man Royal Rumble Winner: Bo Dallas
WWE World Heavyweight Title: Randy Orton vs John Cena
Divas Title: AJ Lee vs Nikki Bella
Tag Title: The Brotherhood vs The Real Americans

Just also seen your suggestion for the Streak. How can he win the Rumble and beat the Streak in the same year?!

It's very interesting at the moment though, plenty of people saying the Streak CAN'T end but quite a few saying there he needs to give that rub to someone. I suppose Bo Dallas IS young at least.

Big Roguey · January 13, 2014

Just also seen your suggestion for the Streak. How can he win the Rumble and beat the Streak in the same year?!

It's very interesting at the moment though, plenty of people saying the Streak CAN'T end but quite a few saying there he needs to give that rub to someone. I suppose Bo Dallas IS young at least.

Easy, he's Bo Dallas. He'll beat The Streak, absorb the powers of The Undertaker and win the belt in the same night.

Because he's Bo Dallas and he bolieves in himself. That's all that matters.

RKOwnage · January 14, 2014

I did the poll. Intriguing concept, I'm in.

The Lloyd · January 14, 2014

30 Man Royal Rumble Winner: BRAY WYATT

WWE World Heavyweight Title: Randy Orton vs John Cena

Divas Title: AJ Lee vs Nikki Bella

Tag Title: The Brotherhood vs The Real Americans

christmas_ape · January 14, 2014

Royal Rumble

Pre Show: Dolph Ziggler defeated The Miz

Dolph in particular looked good in the pre show opener which worked wonders at warming up the crowd.

Tag Titles: The Brotherhood vs The Real Americans

From the get go it was clear that The Real Americans posed a real threat to the Rhodes brothers and this was only exacerbated by the prescence of Zeb Coulter at ringside. Cesaro looked in great form and worked really well with Goldust who is continuing to surpass expecations.

In the end though, it was Cody who managed to gain control of the match, hitting a nice moonsault off the top rope onto Swagger. Cesaro almost got into distract the referee but Goldust was ready with a running boot to knock the Swiss Superstar off the apron. From there a swift Cross Rhodes was all that was needed for The Rhodes Brothers to retain yet again.

The Brotherhood defeated The Real Americans to retain the Tag Titles.

Divas Title: AJ Lee vs Nikki Bella

All the Total Divas cast, minus Jojo, were at ringside to cheer on Nikki tonight. Unfortunately the crowd didn't seem to share their support as much. The crowd was relatively quiet during the match although popped for the Black Widow which brought AJ's victory. The Total Divas appeared to have had enough with AJ after she taunted the losers, luckily for her however Tamina was there to prevent chaos breaking out.

AJ Lee defeated Nikki Bella to retain the Divas Title

WWE World Heavyweight Title: Randy Orton vs John Cena

Touted as Cena's last shot at the belt this match had a nice air of importance to it. Orton was on form which helped the two have a very solid match. The brawling spilt over to the outside and the two fought around the ring. Orton manged to suplex Cena through the Spanish announce desk, Orton made it back in the ring by the 7 count, Cena just made it in before the 10. From there Cena began a come back, hitting the 5 knuckle shuffle in the process. Before Cena could hit the AA however Orton pounced with an RKO. The crowd were actually mostly on Cena's side and cheered when the challenger got his shoulder up to kick out. Orton was visibly angry and clearly surprised that Cena kicked out.

The two continued to fight but when the referee was knocked over when Cena was whipped into him all rules went out the window. Cena hit an AA but with no referee it was useless. When Cena went outside to wake up the referee Orton blind sided him with a clothesline. He rolled him back in and hit another RKO. This time however he glanced over outside the ring and seemed to have an idea. Orton rolled out and brought back in a steel chair. He contemplated hitting Cena whilst he was down but appeared to have a change of heart... instead he folded the chair partly open and pushed Cena's head through it. After a short run up he punted Cena's head driving the steel chair into his skull. Cena was out. Luckily for Orton the referee was beginning to come around, just in time for the pin.

Randy Orton defeated John Cena to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Title

30 Man Royal Rumble

Entrant 1: Roman Reigns

Entrant 2: Seth Rollins

The crowd chanted loudly for the two to fight but The Shield members simply bumped fists and waited for the next entrant.

Entrant 3: Dean Ambrose

Once again the crowd popped at the thought of a Shield fight, Roman and Seth glanced at each other as if contemplating turning on Dean but once again the trio simply shared a fist bump.

Entrant 4: Heath Slater

Entrant 5: Jinder Mahal

Entrant 6: Drew McIntrye

Each member of 3MB was eliminated before their friend could join them, the 3 on 1 situation was always too much. The three Shield members seemed to be in competition for eliminations. Roman was on top after being first to get both Heath and Drew out.

Entrant 7: The Big Show

Big show managed to hold off The Shield just enough to last until the numbers game was swayed to 2 on 3.

Entrant 8: Santino Marrella

Santino helped Big Show stay in the match, probably a clever move as it was only with The Giant's help that he managed to stay in any length of time.

Entrant 9: Eric Rowan

Eric slowly made his way to the ring, once in he seemed lost without the direction of Bray or Luke, luckily for him none of the 5 men in the ring fancied trying to take him on.

Entrant 10: Bob Backlund

Bob received some cheers as he ran manically towards the ring. Unlike the other men, Bob didn't seem afraid of Eric. However this was probably down to ignorance rather than bravery and was soon eliminated.

Entrant 11: Daniel Bryan

Bryan sprinted into the ring, before he could get to Rowan he was blind sided by Reigns.

Entrant 12: Goldust

Perhaps still feeling the effects of a Cesaro Swing he received earlier The Bizarre one made his way to the ring and quickly helped Daniel with his fight against The Shield.

Currently in the ring: Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, The Big Show, Santino Marrella, Eric Rowan, Daniel Bryan and Goldust.

Most Elimination: Roman Reigns: 2

Longest time: Roman Reigns

Entrant 13: Luke Harper

Eric now began to play a bigger part in the match as the two teamed up to eliminate Santino.

Entrant 14: Finlay

A nice surprise entrant was the veteran Irishman who joined the fight and brawled with Dean Ambrose.

Entrant 15: Alberto Del Rio

Del Rio helped Harper and Rowan eliminate The Big Show. Suddenly a very familiar song played as the Pittsburg crowd went crazy for their hometown hero Kurt Angle.

Entrant 16: Jack Swagger

But it turned out to be Jack imitating Kurt, he ran sprinted down into the ring and stopped to laugh at how he has fooled the crowd. Jack then joined the fight as boo's rained down. Luckily for them however a different familiar music soon played, the crowd were on their feet to try and see Hulk Hogan!

Entrant 17: Antonio Cesaro

Once again a member of The Real Americans fooled the crowd, Antonio walked down mocking the crowd with his hand to his ear. Cesaro and Swagger teamed up to eliminate Goldust, which was somewhat of a consolation to them after having just lost to The Rhodes Brothers.

Entrant 18: CM Punk

Punk and Rollins put on a good display but it was cut short when Cesaro joined in to help Seth. Bryan soon jumped in however to help his friend.

Entrant 19: Ryback

Ryback managed to make a big impact by eliminating Finlay but soon after Bryan managed to hit him with a flying knee which sent him out the ring.

Entrant 20: Bray Wyatt

The Wyatt Family were now all in the ring. Daniel was busy fighting with The Real Americans to really notice but he was soon made aware when Luke Rowan helped him eliminate both of them.

Currently in the ring: Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Eric Rowan, Daniel Bryan, Luke Harper, Alberto Del Rio, CM Punk, Bray Wyatt

Most Eliminations: Roman Reigns: 2

Longest Time in Ring: Roman Reigns

Entrant 21: Dolph Ziggler

Dolph joined the fight and had an immediate impact by hitting Rowan with a Zig Zag.

Entrant Number 22: Mark Henry

Mark looked set on making dominating the match and got some good offence in.

Entrant Number 23: Big E Langston

Big E in ran in to help Mark Henry who was currently being double suplex by the Wyatt's, Big E made it in in time to reverse it into their own double suplex.

As Mark was getting up however Seth Rollins hit the Blackout, sending his head crushing to the floor. Seth was picking up Mark when Roman grabbed Henry and clotheslined him out the ring.

Ambrose and Rollins both pulled Reigns back, annoyed that he stole the elimination, before they could break out into a fight however CM Punk hit Rollins and Ambrose with a diving cross body.

Roman capitalised as Punk was getting to his feet and threw Punk out over the ropes.

Entrant Number 24: Fandango

Alberto Del Rio managed to eliminate Big E Langston after hitting his enzuigiri.

Daniel Bryan eliminated Fandango and Alberto Del Rio with a running knee. Meanwhile Luke Harper eliminated Dolph Ziggler with the help of Eric Rowan.

Currently in the Ring: Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Eric Rowan, Daniel Bryan, Luke Harper and Bray Wyatt.

Most Eliminations: Roman Reigns: 4

The Shield and The Wyatt Family looked at each other, and then over to Bryan. Ambrose began to run across to Bryan expecting all of the other 5 to join him but instead Bray Wyatt collided with him in mid air with a cross body. Seth jumped into to help, bringing Harper and Rowan in before Roman also got involved. Despite almost breaking apart during the match The Shield were united. The crowed popped as The Shield and The Wyatts clashed all while Daniel stood in the corner unsure of how to act. Ambrose managed to eliminate Rowan but across the ring Luke Harper had pushed Reigns over onto the apron. Seth tried to help him but was met with a big boot from Wyatt, giving time for Harper to kick Reigns out.

Bray and Harper then teamed up to eliminate Ambrose, leaving Seth alone to fight the two. Bryan was still unsure who, if anyone, to help. Rollins managed to duck under a Harper big boot which send him over the top rope but Wyatt followed it up with should block before tossing Rollins out.

After all the chaos which seemed to suddenly explode, just Daniel Bryan and Bray Wyatt were left in the ring.

Entrant 25: Damien Sandow

Sandow rolled in and realised he was in the middle of Daniel and Bray, he charged towards Daniel but his attack was reversed it into a Yes Lock. Bray watched at Sandow tapped, Wyatt went over to break up the hold, picking Sandow up and hitting the Sister Abigail before throwing Sandow over the top rope.

Still in the Ring: Daniel Bryan and Bray Wyatt

Most Eliminations: Roman Reigns: 4

Longest time: Seth Rollins

The crowed chanted YES, urging Daniel to attack Bray but he obviously seemed reluctant. He dropped down to his knees as if to give into Bray. The NO chants were almost deafening, Bray turned round, yelling to the crowd that 'He's mine!' but when he turned round he was met with a flying knee to the face. Bray fell backwards against the ropes and Bryan clotheslined him over the ropes.

Entrant 26: Kofi Kingston

Kofi and Daniel shook hands before starting their fight. Kofi put up a good fight was eventually flung over the ropes. Kofi managed to land on his hands, and rest his feet on the barricade.

Entrant 27: Brock Lesnar

Kofi was trying to work out a way to make get back into the ring without his feet touching the ground but Brock took him out with a knee to the midsection. Lesnar surveyed the ring, unsure of how to attack Bryan. He slid in and the fight exploded. Lesnar looked as dangerous as ever but Bryan managed to hold his own until the buzzer went off.

Entrant 28: Ultimate Warrior

Despite probably only being known to half the audience his music received a great reaction as Warrior sprinted manically to the ring. Together with the help of Bryan he was able to slow down Lesnar.

Entrant 29: Rey Mysterio

As Rey ran in he managed to connect a 619 to Brock Lesnar sending him in perfect position for Warrior to hit the Running Splash. Warrior then picked Lesnar up to eliminate him but as he was dragging him over Lesnar managed to fight back, elbow Warrior and push him over the ropes.

Entrant 30: Batista

Still in the ring: Daniel Bryan, Brock Lesnar, Rey Mysterio and Batista

Final Four squared off over the right to challenge for the WWE World Heavyweight Title at Wrestlemania. Rey was the first to go after falling victim to an F5. Batista and Lesnar clashed, Brock seemed to be tiring but was able to keep up with Batista in most aspects. After a while the two were slowing down, they looked over to Bryan and decided to team up and take him out before fighting each over for the win. Daniel managed to duck under Lesnar's attack, charge at Batista and knock him out the ring with a running knee.

Sill in the ring: Daniel Bryan and Brock Lesnar

The two had both had an impressive Rumble. Daniel had just overtaken Rollins as the man with the longest time and Brock had been dominant since he stepped in.

After a big clothesline both men were sent over the ropes but both managed to hold on and stay on the apron. Bryan kicked Lesnar again and again. Lesnar was slumped against the turnbuckle, barely managing to stay on. Daniel stepped back for a run up, ran across the apron and leaped with a high running knee but Lesnar manage to spring up, catch Bryan and powerbomb him off the apron onto the floor.

Winner: Brock Lesnar

Longest time: Daniel Bryan

Most Eliminations Roman Reigns

Big Roguey · January 14, 2014

BO DALLAS WAS SCREWED!

Nice opening to the Rumble with all three Shield members showing solidarity.

christmas_ape · January 14, 2014

Feels strange posting a show with no formatting or anything like that but I really just want to get these 12 PPV's posted as quick as possible. When the diary properly starts things should look a little nicer and more time will go into the actual writing.

Only just remembered that I completely forgot to add most eliminations and longest time into the prediction contest.

Anyway results for it are...

The_Lloyd: 2

MichiganHero: 2

RKOwnage: 2

I think 4 PPV's left in this contest to win the right to pick who wins MITB.

Thanks to all who have done the <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BZFB5ST" rel="external nofollow">poll</a>, going to leave it open for a little longer but it's just reached 30 people so I'm very happy with that! Will post some of the results from it soon. In the meanwhile... <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Q3JTLK3" rel="external nofollow">HERE</a> is another poll. Just one question this time.

christmas_ape · January 14, 2014

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MichiganHero" data-cite="MichiganHero" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37427" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>BO DALLAS WAS SCREWED! Nice opening to the Rumble with all three Shield members showing solidarity.</div></blockquote> I did consider going back to edit it to throw him in there. Would have been nice to actually tease him winning it. I'm sure Bo's time will come soon enough. Disclaimer: That is no promise of an immanent Bo main event push.

michgcs · January 15, 2014

Damn, sorry I missed the predictions. Didn't notice until it was too late. (I did answer the polls, though <img alt="

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christmas_ape · January 15, 2014

WWE General Direction Poll Results

A total of 33 of you voted.

Question 1: The WWE receive some important feedback from their fans in 2014. Namely that due to the sheer amount of weekly wrestling shows the top stars don't seem special enough. The WWE therefore reverts RAW back to 2 hours however the consensus is that more change is still needed. What should this change be?

Result: Cancel Main Event and have Smackdown as a B show with 1 big A match each week.

Thoughts: I'm glad that the whole B show with 1 A match main event option won as that was my personal vote. I actually quite liked the idea of that being Main Event rather than Smackdown but it's not really a surprise to see Smackdown prefered, happy to go with that result.

Question 2: Rank the PPV's in terms of how important you view them.

Results: So when I analyse results it gives each PPV an average number depending on how high you voted them for example Wrestlemania scored a perfect 12 because all of you voted it the most important. Battleground and Payback scored lowest with scores of 1.92 and 2.61 respectively so starting 2015 both of these will be scrapped. Another note is that Money in the Bank has caught up to the traditional 'Big 4' of WM, RR, SM and SV. It still came behind SV but scored a high 8.06 (SS scored 8.15). Therefore another albeit small change is that from 2015 WWE will have the 'Big 5' instead, not that this has any big impact on things.

Question 3: Which, if any, PPV's would you like to see return?

In terms of replacing Battleground and Payback well King of the Ring won the vote to return. I wouldn't normally be keen on bringing this back because MITB functions in a similar way in terms but with just 1 World Title I imagine both can fit in and serve different purposes. There was no clear 2nd place. No Way Out technically won with 8 votes but 6 individual people commenting wanting Backlash back and I consider an actual comment almost more meaningful than a vote really. Also because Elimination Chamber and Hell in a Cell both exist I think No Way Out is a little too similar so I'm going to go with Backlash, it's going to take it's traditional place as being the post Wrestlemania PPV. That said I do want to allow this votes to truly shape the PPV's so I may swap No Way Out with Hell in a Cell as that scored pretty low.

I think one important thing to mention about my direction with PPV's is that I am going to really focus on what is now the 'Big 5'. I read an interesting prediction that because of the WWE Network, there will be less pressure on each individual PPV's buy rates and more on the WWE as a whole being must see. For example it doesn't matter if TLC doesn't draw in huge buys as long as in the long run it contributes to a more long term storyline that makes people more excited for the big 5. Therefore rilvaries might last longer as I'm not as pushed to have a big pay off every single month. Might not seem like a big change but just something I thought I'd mention.

Questions 4 and 5 referred to which legends you would like to see return.

I'm not going to fully reveal this results as they might be spoilers. All I will say is that it's showed me that no matter who I choose, some people won't like it! For example in both polls the two people that came top were also the bottom choice for a few other people.

Comment Section

Received a lot of interesting comments in the final section. Plenty of people you want pushed but again for spoilers sake I won't reveal too much here. There is a real divided opinion on The Streak with plenty of you saying 'DO NOT end the Streak' with others saying it makes no sense him not giving someone the rub as he retires. With it being close to 50/50 I'm just going to leave it open and you can all see what happens. Also there is divided opinion on bringing back a cruiserweight or hardcore division, I'm going to include this in a future poll to decide this once and for all.

Plenty of other interesting comments that I will be sure to take on board. To the fine gentleman who's sole comment was 'Turn Kane gay.' well... that one might take me some time to deliver on.

Thanks for all the responses! It's already having the desired affect by forcing me to book and change things which you all want to see. Hopefully by the time 2015 comes around it will feel like we have all created this WWE rather than it just being an idea in my head.

So I'm about to close this poll and post the February Recap/Elimination Chamber Preview. In the meanwhile the second poll is still open. It's only one question but will decide the fate of many of your favourite (or perhaps more accurately, not so favourite) WWE superstars.

<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Q3JTLK3" rel="external nofollow">WWE Future Endeavours Poll</a></div>

Big Roguey · January 15, 2014

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37427" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In terms of replacing Battleground and Payback well King of the Ring won the vote to return. I wouldn't normally be keen on bringing this back because MITB functions in a similar way in terms but with just 1 World Title I imagine both can fit in and serve different purposes. </div></blockquote> Could have King of The Ring guarantee the winner of the tournament a guaranteed title shot at the next big event i.e. Brock Lesnar in 2002. That may MITB can still be the "anytime cash-in" but KOTR is a definite match.

christmas_ape · January 15, 2014

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MichiganHero" data-cite="MichiganHero" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37427" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Could have King of The Ring guarantee the winner of the tournament a guaranteed title shot at the next big event i.e. Brock Lesnar in 2002. That may MITB can still be the "anytime cash-in" but KOTR is a definite match.</div></blockquote> Yeah that sounds good, imagine I will do something like that.

christmas_ape · January 15, 2014

February recap- Elimination Chamber Preview

The Elimination Chamber

Orton was angry all month for having to defend his title against 5 other superstars and the anger only intensified as he found out who each of the other men were.

CM Punk was the first to qualify for the chamber, stating that he knew he could not only win the title but go on to beat Lesnar at Wrestlemania.

Triple H then put himself in the match to try and stop Punk from winning.

Batista was next to make it in, his tone changed a lot from his January debut. The Rumble loss had affected him and he was determined to proof he could still compete at the top level.

Daniel Bryan was next to qualify, his back was injured at the Rumble but he still managed to defeat Seth Rollins to make it in.

The Big Show took the last spot by winning a battle royale.

The Shield vs The Wyatts

After clashing in the Rumble match these two supergroups clashed throughout February. The rivalry was centred around Bray playing mind games in order to try and break up The Shield. Some of it appeared to be working too, Reigns at one point hinted that Rollins was the weak leak, Ambrose used his US title to argue that he was the stand out member. The two are set to clash in a second Elimination Chamber match where one member from each team will start in the ring with one man joining every two minutes.

Divas Title: AJ Lee vs Tamina

Perhaps AJ's biggest threat yet comes in the form of her former bodyguard who turned on her on RAW. AJ, according to the Total Divas, was seen talking to a backstage worker and referring to Tamina as a man.

Dolph Ziggler Pre Show Match

Dolph claimed that he has been stealing the show each PPV despite being forced to only fight on the Pre Show. He told the roster that if anyone wanted to challenge this claim then they should step forward. Brodus Clay stepped up by brutally attacking The Show Off backstage.

Tag Team Titles

The Rhodes Brothers vs The Usos

After defeating The Real Americans at the Rumble the Rhodes Brothers were allowed to pick their opponents for this title defence. However Kane noted that if The Usos lose then they can never challenge the team again for the titles.

The Real Americans

Cesaro and Swagger received a surprise the RAW after the Rumble when both Hulk Hogan and Kurt Angle interrupted a promo to get revenge for the Rumble. Both men have since cut promos on how they are happy to be back and have challenged The Real Americans to a 5 on 5 match at Wrestlemania. Throughout the month The Real Americans have tried but failed to recruit The Big Show, Primetime Players and Tensai to their team.

John Cena

Cena was devastated with his second loss to Orton and vowed to do something to make an impact. The next week on RAW he officially called out The Undertaker but no response has been heard yet from The Deadman.

The I.C Title

At Elimination Chamber Big E faces what might be his biggest challenge yet, Alberto Del Rio. The Mexican Aristocrat has stated that in order for the IC title to really become prestigious it needs to be in the hands of a former World Champion.

Bad News Barrett

Through the month Wade was popping up with Bad News for everyone. He ended the month with, what is according to him good news, that March is going to be a great month for Wade Barrett.

Predictions (Contest 2 out of 4 to decide MitB winner)

WWE World Heavyweight Title Elimination Chamber: Orton vs Batista vs CM Punk vs Triple H vs Daniel Bryan vs Big Show

Divas Title: AJ vs Tamina

Elimination Chamber: The Wyatts vs The Shield

Tag Team Titles: Cody Rhodes and Goldust vs The Usos

IC Title: Big E Langston vs Alberto Del Rio

Pre Show: Dolph Ziggler vs Brodus Clay

I found it quite funny/annoying that Hogan and Angle both scored pretty low in the polls. Lucky that neither of them have a huge spot on the card at WM. Might seem strange bringing them both back just for a tag match, especially Angle, but I think it would be good for The Real Americans. I wanted Hogan to be involved with WM30 somehow and this seemed fitting.

The Lloyd · January 15, 2014

WWE World Heavyweight Title: Orton vs Batista vs CM Punk vs Triple H vs Daniel Bryan vs Big Show

WHAT A LINE UP!!! I could almost see an Evolution reunion, but if Lesnar is the number one contender, I think it'll be either Punk or Bryan... so going with Punk!

Divas Title: AJ vs Tamina

AJ's going to win! Forever!

Elimination Chamber: The Wyatts vs The Shield in Elimination Chamber

INSIDE THE CHAMBER!!! jesus... well... Only because I think you'll split The SHIELD soon, Wyatts will win.

Tag Team Titles: Cody Rhodes and Goldust vs The Usos

Again, I expect to see the Rhodes split soon... and I LOVE The Usos! So hopefully they win the Belts for the first time!

IC Title: Big E Langston vs Alberto Del Rio

Big E's on the rise, whereas Del Rio can take a loss or two and then bounce back... ie. matches against Sin Cara in real life!

Pre Show: Dolph Ziggler vs Brodus Clay

An 'Open Challenge' for the pre-show... Where did you get that idea from?!?! lolol... Good idea to give Clay an opportunity this early

I'm really excited for this diary mate, LOVE the idea that in a few weeks, you'll be in 2015 and probably around a year ahead of my diary! Which is around a year old where I'm writing... How different will our rosters be by then?! I'm excited to see yours!

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