General WWE Discussion: Roman Weeps, Taker Retires, MNK/SAM/RDM LFP

[arus2001]

And defending it maybe twice.

Which is exactly why I have zero excitement for the news. Some of you guys can balk about Cena and the like going for the lower titles, but does that really change the picture within the promotion any if the big one is virtually absent?

[Xno Kappa]

Which is exactly why I have zero excitement for the news. Some of you guys can balk about Cena and the like going for the lower titles, but does that really change the picture within the promotion any if the big one is virtually absent?

The excitement stems, for me at least, from the fact Reigns will more than likely lose now at WM. I personally hope that they'll go back to building him up properly, and not force feed him down everyones throat.

[Kalmado]

The excitement stems, for me at least, from the fact Reigns will more than likely lose now at WM. I personally hope that they'll go back to building him up properly, and not force feed him down everyones throat.

Agree 100% I still think Lesnar is a special attraction and that's why I don't mind him not being on tv 24/7. Of course I'd like him on tv more. I'm an optimist so I'm hoping his new deal will garner a few Raw visits every now and again. I just don't feel like right this minute there is a credible threat to Lesnar. Maybe Orton. Maybe Rusev. Looking at the NXT roster I could see Owens, but he's so far off we can't put him into the discussion. I get it about Bryan and the already built David vs. Goliath. I just personally do not believe in it.

[Krandor]

Eddie was smaller then Bryan and he was able to convincingly defeat Brock. Granted that was a different era and more importantly Pre UFC Brock, but it was believable.

[Snprphnx]

If the rumors of the WWE wanting him to make a face turn are true, its very easy to pull of this Sunday. Reigns gives him a long, hard match, but Brock wins. Out comes Seth Rollins. He gets in the ring, , and Brock beats on him for a minute and gets up to leave. Then a Superman Punch and Spear from Reigns, intentionally helping Rollins. They both beat on Brock, and Rollins successfully cashes in the MitB briefcase. Reigns runs interference so Orton and Ambrose can't stop Rollins from cashing in. Post match, Paul Heyman starts smiling, and gets in the ring, and raises Rollins hands in victory, having been behind it all.

Rollins gets the strap
Reigns makes a heel turn, which he will blame on the fans, since they boo him, which is the truth
Brock turns face, or at least is "Chaotic Neutral", willing to destroy anyone in his path
Paul Heyman can then say "I represent the One, who Beat the One, who IS the One in 21-1"

[Doombear]

Eddie was smaller then Bryan and he was able to convincingly defeat Brock. Granted that was a different era and more importantly Pre UFC Brock, but it was believable.

Oh man, my friend and I were just talking about that match. So great. Miss Eddie quite a bit... he is still at the top of my favorites list.

[Nem0]

I remember when him and Chavo started the lie cheat steal thing as heels iirc then over time they turned face and did some fun stuff with Team Angle then after that ended he got to go solo good times around 2003ish. During that time i remember prefering Smackdown over Raw due to HHH ruling over the show each week for months on end was zzzzzzz meanwhile on Smackdown had Angle Lesnar Benoit as the top guys off the top of my head was much better quality show.

[tyven]

bruh what about the latino world order

[Delirium]

bruh what about the latino world order

it was slightly better than when juvi, psicosis, and super crazy rode lawnmowers to the ring.

[Anoat]

I love that one Bret Hart interview in WCW...Mean Gene was giving him shit about not defending the US Title and Bret was like, "Well you know I've been watching a lot of matches, checking out different guys, and I've decided to give an opportunity at my title to a very deserving competitor. I'm giving a title shot to El Dandy!" And then Mean Gene gets all incredulous about Bret's pick. Then Bret dropped the best line he's ever used: "Who are you to doubt El Dandy?!"

[darkepyon]

Definitely a smart move on Brock's part re-signing.

The match I'm most curious about is Wyatt vs. Undertaker though.

Do they put Wyatt over as the "new face of fear", or do they have Taker win and "redeem himself" after last year's loss and retire this year on a positive note? Next year's 'mania is in Mr. Calaway's home state of Texas. Assuming he has anything in the tank by then, they could have him win there and go out on a high note.

[Tyrath]

Taker is most likely not retiring this year. He will most likely beat Wyatt and prepare for his final match at WM next year since its taking place in Texas.

[Xno Kappa]

I doubt they'll have Taker lose two years in a row. It'll probably end in some way that still somehow passes the torch to Wyatt.

[Tyrath]

Rumors in regard to Taker. Spoilery if true

Spoiler: show

Word that he might beat Wyatt and then the next night on Raw he will cut a promo putting Wyatt over. Afterwards he will call out Sting to book a match at WM32, year long build like the Rock vs Cena match.

In other new

With regards to UFC, Lesnar noted the promotion made him an offer which was “10 times” more than he previously made in UFC. After Lesnar turned down the offer, UFC Chairman Lorenzo Fertitta actually doubled the offer, but Lesnar told him the decision was not about the money. Lesnar noted he called UFC officials to inform them of his decision as he was pulling into the ESPN studios to make his announcement.

Anyone know how much he was making at UFC?

[Xno Kappa]

Not hard to believe if true.

Spoiler: show

For the most part, Wyatt's whole schtick against the Undertaker was for him to show him he's still the phenom whom he once revered.

[Xno Kappa]

Anyone know how much he was making at UFC?

The highest paid MMA fighter was believed to be GSP who was said to be making roughly 3-5 million a fight. I forgot where but it was stated Brock made somewhere around 2.75mil for UFC 100.

[Tyrath]

So 10x that and then doubling it sounds like an exaggeration lol. Unless he meant like 10x his first match or something.

[Anoat]

I think Brock's first UFC contract was $10 million for 5 fights plus a cut of the house. Not sure what percentage he was getting, though.

[tyven]

The highest paid MMA fighter was believed to be GSP who was said to be making roughly 3-5 million a fight. I forgot where but it was stated Brock made somewhere around 2.75mil for UFC 100.

i think Brock was making more than GSP back then but I could be wrong, I'm willing to bet his ppv share dwarfed everyones. GSP may have had him beat if you factor in endorsements tho.

[Krandor]

GSP may have had him beat if you factor in endorsements tho.

Have to remember, Bud doesn't pay him nothing.