So that Bryan return

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It was such a big moment that neither it or the man was mentioned once.


That kinda scares me more than it should.

[Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-]]

Bryan didn't want to show up in Corpus Christi

Hell I wouldn't even want my name mentioned on this RAW, what a train wreck...

[blake6905]

You won't/shouldn't see him again until the go home show

[A Platypus Rave]

Didn't he say he was returning at the rumble?

[Mayonnaise]

Vince McMahon hates Daniel Bryan and will do all in his power to make him a non-factor. Just look at how much they hyped his return last week. Expect the worst when it comes to Bryan and you'll never have to worry.

[wisdomwizard]

It was never stated anywhere, certainly not on RAW itself, that he was going to appear before the Rumble. Hence why I thought it was silly that some thought the Authority were going to announce Bryan was out of the Rumble. He's not back fully until then.

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Jan 5, 2015 23:16:18 GMT -5 blake6905 said:

You won't/shouldn't see him again until the go home show

But the lack of a mention of the announcement is what concerns me. And you could argue because of the authority return, but that still would lead to some in passing mention of it

[Wolfman Rose]

Dude is probably living in the gym between last week and the Rumble event so he's ready to go. I wouldn't expect to see him till then.

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For this I consider it for the better because with how that Raw was going, the Authority would've either made him become Miz's secondary stunt double or he'd have joined them.

[Sparkybob]

I mean....yea they could have repeated the segment but there is basically nothing for Bryan to do until the rumble.

[Mayonnaise]

Bryan himself doesn't have to be on the show. You run a :30 to a :60 long video of him leading people in the YES chant last week followed by "Returns at Royal Rumble". That simple. If need be, just have Hunter remark that they'll deal with him later.

The sumbitch was the most over person in WWE in the last 18 months and forced a changed (along with Punk) to the Wrestlemania main event. He is kind of a big deal and his return should be treated that way.

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People misconstrue this.

I never said him appearing. I meant any mention at all of him.

That whole show and he wasn't brought up once, even in passing.

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Some of you seem to be forgetting this is WWE and are giving them too much credit to perform even the most simplest of tasks.

[andrew8798]

No time for him have to get all the heat on HHH

[Gravedigger's Biscuits]

Jan 5, 2015 23:18:03 GMT -5 wisdomwizard said:

It was never stated anywhere, certainly not on RAW itself, that he was going to appear before the Rumble. Hence why I thought it was silly that some thought the Authority were going to announce Bryan was out of the Rumble. He's not back fully until then.

He's advertised for Raw and SmackDown next week, so....

[SenorCrest]

I found it more weird that Orton was not mentioned at all. I was hoping he was going to get added to the title match tonight. odd. Bryan's return is just to sell the Royal Rumble so whatever you dont need him until the go home show. He is the selling point for that ppv match, among other guys.

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Jan 5, 2015 23:53:46 GMT -5 SenorCrest said:

I found it more weird that Orton was not mentioned at all. I was hoping he was going to get added to the title match tonight. odd. Bryan's return is just to sell the Royal Rumble so whatever you dont need him until the go home show. He is the selling point for that ppv match, among other guys.

Orton is being saved for the Rumble. Same for Bryan. I figured Bryan's return was not mentioned because the Authority is back in power and they hate his guts so no mention. I know that is giving WWE too much credit but still.

[SenorCrest]

Jan 5, 2015 23:57:45 GMT -5 ________ has left the building said:

Jan 5, 2015 23:53:46 GMT -5 SenorCrest said:

I found it more weird that Orton was not mentioned at all. I was hoping he was going to get added to the title match tonight. odd. Bryan's return is just to sell the Royal Rumble so whatever you dont need him until the go home show. He is the selling point for that ppv match, among other guys.

Orton is being saved for the Rumble. Same for Bryan. I figured Bryan's return was not mentioned because the Authority is back in power and they hate his guts so no mention. I know that is giving WWE too much credit but still.

I think it makes sense. However, you might be right and they ran out of time because they had to recap something that happen ten minutes ago.

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Jan 6, 2015 0:03:18 GMT -5 SenorCrest said:

Jan 5, 2015 23:57:45 GMT -5 ________ has left the building said:

Orton is being saved for the Rumble. Same for Bryan. I figured Bryan's return was not mentioned because the Authority is back in power and they hate his guts so no mention. I know that is giving WWE too much credit but still.

I think it makes sense. However, you might be right and they ran out of time because they had to recap something that happen ten minutes ago.

They needed to air those riveting John Cena Appreciation videos. Kurt Angle can finally say he was seen by millions of people this year.

[Oh Cry Me a Screwball]

Jan 5, 2015 23:57:45 GMT -5 ________ has left the building said:

Jan 5, 2015 23:53:46 GMT -5 SenorCrest said:

I found it more weird that Orton was not mentioned at all. I was hoping he was going to get added to the title match tonight. odd. Bryan's return is just to sell the Royal Rumble so whatever you dont need him until the go home show. He is the selling point for that ppv match, among other guys.

Orton is being saved for the Rumble. Same for Bryan. I figured Bryan's return was not mentioned because the Authority is back in power and they hate his guts so no mention. I know that is giving WWE too much credit but still.

Orton had surgery for a deviated septum over the weekend.