PWInsider Report: Balor undergoing testing this week

[nisidhe]

Just thought I'd put this here:

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FINN BALOR UPDATE
By Mike Johnson on 2017-01-25 10:03:00
Finn Balor is slated to undergo medical testing this week that could clear him to return to the ring, PWInsider.com has learned.

Balor won the WWE Universal championship at Summerslam but suffered a labrum tear against Seth Rollins when he was powerbombed into the barricade. He relinquished the championship the next night and underwent surgery.

Dr. Jeffrey Dugas told WWE.com at the time that, "Finn’s injury was pretty severe, more severe than normal. A really high energy injury, it did more damage than a standard shoulder dislocation where you simply tear the labrum. The prognosis is excellent, however. We were able to fix it all and put it back where it came from. I’m anticipating him getting back at full speed."

At the time of the injury, the belief was Balor would be out 4-6 months.

With the Royal Rumble about to kick off the official build to Wrestlemania, obviously WWE wants Balor back in the mix. We will see how soon that happens.

[Perd]

Maybe we'll finally know for certain wether he is a lame or not a lame.

[Captain Stud Muffin (BLM)]

If Balor is healthy he will be winning the royal rumble and picking back up where his mega push left off.

[Gus Richlen Was Wrong]

Jan 25, 2017 18:46:21 GMT -5 Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) said:

If Balor is healthy he will be winning the royal rumble and picking back up where his mega push left off.

I still say his match with Reigns was one of my favorite matches last year. So I remain hopeful for the rematch.

[Captain Stud Muffin (BLM)]

Jan 25, 2017 18:48:42 GMT -5 Gus Richlen Was Wrong said:

Jan 25, 2017 18:46:21 GMT -5 Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) said:

If Balor is healthy he will be winning the royal rumble and picking back up where his mega push left off.

I still say his match with Reigns was one of my favorite matches last year. So I remain hopeful for the rematch.

Him and Reigns seemed set on a collision course. All things considered Balor is the key for them and I'm sure Roman and Seth welcome his help in regards to not having all bullshit thrown to their characters.

I think the logical path was to have KO retain against Roman and build him up strong these last two months so he can put Balor over. Tho Roman vs Balor is not a bad fall back option, tho I see them turning one of them heel in the process.

[Ashy Larry]

I'm split on Balor. On one hand, the guy is marketable looks-wise, he has a really good look to him. On the other hand, he needs to work on his promos and is so dweebish on social media.

[Gus Richlen Was Wrong]

Jan 25, 2017 18:51:28 GMT -5 Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) said:

Jan 25, 2017 18:48:42 GMT -5 Gus Richlen Was Wrong said:

I still say his match with Reigns was one of my favorite matches last year. So I remain hopeful for the rematch.

Him and Reigns seemed set on a collision course. All things considered Balor is the key for them and I'm sure Roman and Seth welcome his help in regards to not having all bullshit thrown to their characters.

I think the logical path was to have KO retain against Roman and build him up strong these last two months so he can put Balor over. Tho Roman vs Balor is not a bad fall back option, tho I see them turning one of them heel in the process.

If the matchup happens I think it's more likely that Reigns turns. Balor can be a great heel but WWE seemed to be really gunning for him to be one of, if not THE top face on RAW.

[Captain Stud Muffin (BLM)]

Jan 25, 2017 18:58:15 GMT -5 Gus Richlen Was Wrong said:

Jan 25, 2017 18:51:28 GMT -5 Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) said:

Him and Reigns seemed set on a collision course. All things considered Balor is the key for them and I'm sure Roman and Seth welcome his help in regards to not having all bullshit thrown to their characters.

I think the logical path was to have KO retain against Roman and build him up strong these last two months so he can put Balor over. Tho Roman vs Balor is not a bad fall back option, tho I see them turning one of them heel in the process.

If the matchup happens I think it's more likely that Reigns turns. Balor can be a great heel but WWE seemed to be really gunning for him to be one of, if not THE top face on RAW.

It will def help Reigns more if he was the one to turn heel but then they got "Balor Club" in their back pocket if they want to flip that switch. They are ready give Balor that moonshot push and I say f*** it why not he has the look and gimmick for it

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Jan 25, 2017 18:51:28 GMT -5 Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) said:

Jan 25, 2017 18:48:42 GMT -5 Gus Richlen Was Wrong said:

I still say his match with Reigns was one of my favorite matches last year. So I remain hopeful for the rematch.

Him and Reigns seemed set on a collision course. All things considered Balor is the key for them and I'm sure Roman and Seth welcome his help in regards to not having all bullshit thrown to their characters.

I think the logical path was to have KO retain against Roman and build him up strong these last two months so he can put Balor over. Tho Roman vs Balor is not a bad fall back option, tho I see them turning one of them heel in the process.

Probably Reigns. There were rumors making the rounds he had been about to do a double turn with Seth when Balor went out.

[nisidhe]

Jan 25, 2017 19:01:16 GMT -5 Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) said:

Jan 25, 2017 18:58:15 GMT -5 Gus Richlen Was Wrong said:

If the matchup happens I think it's more likely that Reigns turns. Balor can be a great heel but WWE seemed to be really gunning for him to be one of, if not THE top face on RAW.

It will def help Reigns more if he was the one to turn heel but then they got "Balor Club" in their back pocket if they want to flip that switch. They are ready give Balor that moonshot push and I say f*** it why not he has the look and gimmick for it

Don't hold your breath waiting for a Balor heel turn. He's a merch machine who's huge with the ankle-biters and their mothers. WWE's not leaving that money on the table ever - he'll be what allows Cena to turn heel and bow out of all that sweet, sweet merch money. Balor Club merch is selling well now without the hint of a Bullet Club reunion. If there's to be a Bullet Club reunion, it'll more likely be Styles getting custody of Gallows and Anderson.

[Magic knows Black Lives Matter]

No Rumble tho? Thank god, this business is saved

[Mayonnaise]

Jan 25, 2017 18:51:28 GMT -5 Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) said:

Jan 25, 2017 18:48:42 GMT -5 Gus Richlen Was Wrong said:

I still say his match with Reigns was one of my favorite matches last year. So I remain hopeful for the rematch.

Him and Reigns seemed set on a collision course. All things considered Balor is the key for them and I'm sure Roman and Seth welcome his help in regards to not having all bullshit thrown to their characters.

I think the logical path was to have KO retain against Roman and build him up strong these last two months so he can put Balor over. Tho Roman vs Balor is not a bad fall back option, tho I see them turning one of them heel in the process.

Yeah, I think right now the money is on Balor reclaiming his crown from Owens and then moving on to Roman a few months later. Them going head to head almost a year from their first encounter/debut of the title could be bigger.

[Kevin Hamilton]

"Why, this isn't demon skin at all. This is just paint!"

[Captain Stud Muffin (BLM)]

Jan 25, 2017 19:24:59 GMT -5 Mayonnaise said:

Jan 25, 2017 18:51:28 GMT -5 Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) said:

Him and Reigns seemed set on a collision course. All things considered Balor is the key for them and I'm sure Roman and Seth welcome his help in regards to not having all bullshit thrown to their characters.

I think the logical path was to have KO retain against Roman and build him up strong these last two months so he can put Balor over. Tho Roman vs Balor is not a bad fall back option, tho I see them turning one of them heel in the process.

Yeah, I think right now the money is on Balor reclaiming his crown from Owens and then moving on to Roman a few months later. Them going head to head almost a year from their first encounter/debut of the title could be bigger.

Agreed. Just have Owens become the champ "he was supposed to be" over the next two months just crushing people and looking strong. Sami Zayn is a good body for that as much as I don't really care to see them wrestle anymore.

Balor comes in beats Owens in a good match at Mania and he now beats a strong KO at Mania to continue his mega push. Which sets in motion him vs Roman in a collision course.

[King Boo]

Jan 25, 2017 19:24:28 GMT -5 Magic knows Black Lives Matter said:

No Rumble tho? Thank god, this business is saved

Yeah, we got it.

[nisidhe]

Jan 25, 2017 22:54:09 GMT -5 King Boo said:

Jan 25, 2017 19:24:28 GMT -5 Magic knows Black Lives Matter said:

No Rumble tho? Thank god, this business is saved

Yeah, we got it.

With all due respect, I think Finn's got this one.

That doesn't look like a guy who's sitting out 'til Wrestlemania.

[Magic knows Black Lives Matter]

Jan 25, 2017 22:54:09 GMT -5 King Boo said:

Jan 25, 2017 19:24:28 GMT -5 Magic knows Black Lives Matter said:

No Rumble tho? Thank god, this business is saved

Yeah, we got it.

wasn't doing it for nobody else but ok, I guess.

[King Boo]

Jan 25, 2017 23:32:06 GMT -5 Magic knows Black Lives Matter said:

Jan 25, 2017 22:54:09 GMT -5 King Boo said:

Yeah, we got it.

wasn't doing it for nobody else but ok, I guess.

It is literally the same schtick, worded differently, each time Finn Balor comes up. So you either have a really irrational hatred of someone you don't know, or it's a gimmick you're running with at the moment. I'm assuming it's the latter, so please give it a rest.

[Psy]

The real question is, how do you feel about Alex Riley?

[Magic knows Black Lives Matter]

Jan 25, 2017 23:34:49 GMT -5 King Boo said:

Jan 25, 2017 23:32:06 GMT -5 Magic knows Black Lives Matter said:

wasn't doing it for nobody else but ok, I guess.

It is literally the same schtick, worded differently, each time Finn Balor comes up. So you either have a really irrational hatred of someone you don't know, or it's a gimmick you're running with at the moment. I'm assuming it's the latter, so please give it a rest.

This is absurd, honestly. It's a very strong dislike of someone and I crack jokes about them. I don't really see why I'm getting singled out when a big reason why that rule even exists is because of the copycats of me running around. If you want to talk to me via pm about this, I got no issue with that but I don't particularly enjoy getting labeled as a gimmick poster when I'm showing my dislike of someone. Especially with that incredibly vague rule.