WWE SuperThread II *Spoilers*

[ggmu]

The World title up for grabs in the rumble makes it a tad interesting.

It guarantees that Roman will be in the final 2 no matter what number he enters the rumble.

 

[Last Week]

The World title up for grabs in the rumble makes it a tad interesting.

But where does the road to Wrestlemania start then?

 

[Swarzey]

Who was the last guy to come straight onto the WWE main roster without going through developmental, that wasn't a WCW or ECW wrestler prior? And how long ago?

Thing is, the current roster is in shambles. There isn't enough names to put arses in the remaining seats, they need something to really kick the product back up in the ratings. The fans who stopped watching are the ones who know who Nakamura is, know who Styles is, knows what Anderson and Gallows have accomplished. WWE can't afford to miss this opportunity.

And for what it's worth, Styles was basically written out of New Japan tonight. Attacked by Bullet Club, bowed to the fans afterwards, looked genuinely teary. Really seemed like tonight was his last match. However, Nakamura had his next challenger set and both Anderson and Gallows got a win over Great Bash Heel (Tag champs). Good chance that we'll see Nakamura drop his title on Feb 11th and Gallows and Anderson to bow out in a similar fashion to Styles when they lose; that show does seem to be shaping up as a real "New Era" show.

Really worth checking out tonight's show (New Year's Dash).

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

Thing is, the current roster is in shambles. There isn't enough names to put arses in the remaining seats, they need something to really kick the product back up in the ratings. The fans who stopped watching are the ones who know who Nakamura is, know who Styles is, knows what Anderson and Gallows have accomplished. WWE can't afford to miss this opportunity.

And for what it's worth, Styles was basically written out of New Japan tonight. Attacked by Bullet Club, bowed to the fans afterwards, looked genuinely teary. Really seemed like tonight was his last match. However, Nakamura had his next challenger set and both Anderson and Gallows got a win over Great Bash Heel (Tag champs). Good chance that we'll see Nakamura drop his title on Feb 11th and Gallows and Anderson to bow out in a similar fashion to Styles when they lose; that show does seem to be shaping up as a real "New Era" show.

Really worth checking out tonight's show (New Year's Dash).

Most fans have stopped watching not due to who works at the WWE, but rather because of horrific booking and the knowledge that their guys will never go over. Daniel Bryan never would have headlined Wrestlemania had the fans not completely hijacked Raw for months. Forcing headliners on the crowd, no long term plans, and repetitive booking have driven fans off in their thousands.

And they haven't been really picked up by another promotion; NJPW & ROH have the hardcore fans locked in but have had steady numbers, while TNA shot itself in the foot when Bishoff & Hogan rocked up and tried to be WWE "lite" (they lost 600000+ viewers in the last 18 months since being forced off Spike). The only real place ex-Raw watchers have gone to is NXT, which for WWE can play as a good thing as it helps promote their Network.

The main problem comes back to booking and creative, and the only person that has the final say in that is Vince McMahon. He needs to realise he has lost touch with his audience and try and engage with those that do, but that won't happen.

 

[madunit]

Who was the last guy to come straight onto the WWE main roster without going through developmental, that wasn't a WCW or ECW wrestler prior? And how long ago?

Kurt Angle?

 

[Special K]

I went to wrestle kingdom on Monday in Tokyo. Nakamura might kill someone in the WWE.

If they did Bullet club in WWE it would be awesome. However they'd do it for like 6 weeks and kill it off... They rush everything

 

[Big Pete]

Kurt Angle?

Angle worked Power Pro Wrestling in '99, WWF's feeder program which featured guys like JR Smooth (Rikishi), Baldo (Prince Albert) & Shawn Stasiak (Meat) among others.

Eva Marie is the answer, before her it was Sin Cara.

I'm under no illusion that it's a rare occurrence. However, if the WWE wanted to draw more interest and help make this the biggest Wrestlemania of all-time, they'd throw some caution to the wind.

 

[Rhyno]

Cena injured and will miss wrestlemania

 

[Rhyno]

I'd like to see Rusev vs Undertaker now at mania with Rusev winning

 

[madunit]

nah, I want to see Rusev in something worthwhile.
No disrespect to Taker, but he's not part of the bigtime storylines anymore. He looks like he's aged about a decade in the last 8 months.

Kane and Taker can have a fued with each other At WM

WWE need to decide what they are doing with Rusev very quickly. If they see him as a genuine Heavyweight Champ, they should be looking to act on it soon, otherwise, he'll just be another Cesaro

 

[Big Pete]

The WWE wouldn't have booked Taker as strongly as they did the past 12 months without having something special lined up. Rusev's credibility needs to be restored & Kane isn't a big enough name.

Maybe they'll go all out and bring Kurt in? Or maybe they'll trust the opinion of the other doctors and clear Bryan?

Or elevate Owens, Joe or Ambrose...

There are plenty of ways to go.

 

[Eelementary]

nah, I want to see Rusev in something worthwhile.
No disrespect to Taker, but he's not part of the bigtime storylines anymore. He looks like he's aged about a decade in the last 8 months.

Kane and Taker can have a fued with each other At WM

WWE need to decide what they are doing with Rusev very quickly. If they see him as a genuine Heavyweight Champ, they should be looking to act on it soon, otherwise, he'll just be another Cesaro

Taker is one of my all-time favourites, and I agree. It's sad.

 

[lafai]

Taker vs Kane Casket Match loser retires?

 

[madunit]

Taker v Kane casket match. Kane puts taker in the casket and shuts the lid after a long exhausting battle. The bell rings. Kane is declared winner. He ambles over and lifts the lid only to find it empty.

Thats a way to bow out

 

[shiznit]

Taker v Kane casket match. Kane puts taker in the casket and shuts the lid after a long exhausting battle. The bell rings. Kane is declared winner. He ambles over and lifts the lid only to find it empty.

Thats a way to bow out

Wasn't that the main event at a royal rumble once??

And Kane set he casket on fire??

I can't remember... I was like 15yrs old....

 

[Misanthrope]

Taker is taken out back and shot.

I'd pay to watch that.

 

[Shaun Hewitt]

Wasn't that the main event at a royal rumble once??

And Kane set he casket on fire??

I can't remember... I was like 15yrs old....

Believe it was 98
HBK Vs Taker
Kane burnt the casket

Also the match where HBK fudged his back

 

[Shaun Hewitt]

Taker v Kane casket match. Kane puts taker in the casket and shuts the lid after a long exhausting battle. The bell rings. Kane is declared winner. He ambles over and lifts the lid only to find it empty.

Thats a way to bow out

Finding it empty would suggest a return.
Big no from me

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

So with John Cena now missing Wrestlemania, do you think the WWE fill finally pull the pin on promoting younger guys to the top of the card?

 

[lafai]

So with John Cena now missing Wrestlemania, do you think the WWE fill finally pull the pin on promoting younger guys to the top of the card?

Shhh, that's too logical.