WWE SuperThread *Spoilers*

[alien]

Because Smackdown doesn't matter.

Sad but true.

what about main event and superstars???

 

[Bulldog Force]

Are we meant to actually buy some fat guy over powering John Cena and knocking him out like that simply with a power bomb? John Cena copped worse than that at Payback FFS.

 

[redvscotty]

lol, f**k off.

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

One could almost claim that the end result was pre-determined...

 

[Misanthrope]

The most worrying aspect of today's Raw results is that Owens came out on top again.

Everybody knows that the guy who goes over on the go home show before a PPV generally drops the match

 

[alien]

Are we meant to actually buy some fat guy over powering John Cena and knocking him out like that simply with a power bomb? John Cena copped worse than that at Payback FFS.

he caught him by surprise

 

[alien]

The most worrying aspect of today's Raw results is that Owens came out on top again.

Everybody knows that the guy who goes over on the go home show before a PPV generally drops the match

not always
and even if he does lose, it can still be a boost to his character if it's a good match, like cena v zayn

 

[Misanthrope]

Some characters can afford a loss. Some less so.

You can have a plucky face or a dastardly heel lose clean and it doesn't damage them.

If you have a guy whose character is portrayed as a bonafide ass-kicker and he gets punked out the first time he goes up against somebody halfway decent, it just makes him look like he was full of useless hubris. It's way too soon for him to be facing Cena unless the long term plan is for him to go over.

It's not. Cena doesn't put people over in the long run. Every loss he takes, he makes back in 2-3 rematches that ultimately bury the guy in the midcard as Rusev and Wyatt can attest.

 

[Big Pete]

They'll come up with some screwy finish to protect both guys.

Owens is better off in NXT anyways.

 

[Misanthrope]

They'll come up with some screwy finish to protect both guys.

Owens is better off in NXT anyways.

Not sure how you figure that. NXT is better for guys who need the refinement and to adjust to the WWE style, but being down there long term isn't good for somebody who can already cut a promo and work a match.

Ideally, you'd have Balor, Owens, and Zayn up on the main roster sooner rather than later. Of course, ideally, you'd have a semi-competent booking team too.

 

[Eelementary]

Are we meant to actually buy some fat guy over powering John Cena and knocking him out like that simply with a power bomb? John Cena copped worse than that at Payback FFS.

1. Kevin Owens rules
2. That powerbomb was siiiick.
3. Kevin Owens is boss.
4. Cena is stale.
5. Kevin Owens is badass.

 

[alien]

Not sure how you figure that. NXT is better for guys who need the refinement and to adjust to the WWE style, but being down there long term isn't good for somebody who can already cut a promo and work a match.

Ideally, you'd have Balor, Owens, and Zayn up on the main roster sooner rather than later. Of course, ideally, you'd have a semi-competent booking team too.

don't forget enzo and big cass!

 

[Big Pete]

Not sure how you figure that. NXT is better for guys who need the refinement and to adjust to the WWE style, but being down there long term isn't good for somebody who can already cut a promo and work a match.

Ideally, you'd have Balor, Owens, and Zayn up on the main roster sooner rather than later. Of course, ideally, you'd have a semi-competent booking team too.

NXT is more than just a developmental and is in the process of becoming it's own brand. Owens is their guy right now and he's barely into his 3rd month as champion. Let him ride that run out, let him put over a Uhaa Nation around October/November and then promote him to the main roster in time for a prominent role at Mania.

That's a lot better than just throwing him together with Cena, dumping the US championship on him and hoping that Vince won't sabotage him for looking like a hobo.

 

[redvscotty]

I'll call a NXT contender (Joe?) will run in and cause a cheeky Cena win while taking out Owens.

 

[Misanthrope]

NXT is more than just a developmental and is in the process of becoming it's own brand. Owens is their guy right now and he's barely into his 3rd month as champion. Let him ride that run out, let him put over a Uhaa Nation around October/November and then promote him to the main roster in time for a prominent role at Mania.

That's a lot better than just throwing him together with Cena, dumping the US championship on him and hoping that Vince won't sabotage him for looking like a hobo.

Their match isn't for the US Title, is it? He can win without getting the belt. He's expressed no interest in having it, and it would be characterful for him to basically beat Cena and then refuse a rematch because he has nothing to prove.

 

[Big Pete]

Scrap the US Championship part.

I stand by the rest of it and that last part isn't in the WWE's best interests.

 

[Misanthrope]

Got to protect Cena :roll:

 

[Big Pete]

It wouldn't make any sense.

Owens beats Cena then cuts a promo denying Cena a rematch.

What direction does that leave Owens?

His victory over Cena would be like an albatross around his neck and it wouldn't make any sense to keep him on the WWE roster when that is what he is famous for. In the end, it would just put his career and the entire US division in limbo until the matter is resolved.

Give fans a taste of Owens, let him have big time match on PPV before sending him back to NXT where his stock continues to rise.

Not only is it in Owens' best interest, it's in the US Championships best interest.

 

[Misanthrope]

Because there is nobody else on the roster he could go on to have matches with after one victory over Cena.

Because it is impossible to actually achieve one victory over Cena. It must occur as part of a multi-match, drawn out series that ultimately becomes tedious.

 

[Big Pete]

Because there is nobody else on the roster he could go on to have matches with after one victory over Cena.

Not when the narrative is...

This is Kevin Owens, don't let the hobo appearance fool you! He beat Cena in his first match in the WWE but he refuses to offer him a rematch.

Any feud he's in will suffer because of that.

Because it is impossible to actually achieve one victory over Cena. It must occur as part of a multi-match, drawn out series that ultimately becomes tedious.

When it's done in that fashion and in this context then yes, that's what you're asking for.