What to do with Roman now that he's back?

[Deleted]

Romey Rome's back. Didn't expect this to be talked about so soon after his announcement but we've returned! Now that he's back, what do you do with him?

I say get the Shield & Strowman against Lame Dudes match out of the way at Fastlane and at WM depending on how things are going with Ambrose you can get that stuff taken care of. He can either have an Ambrose match to see Ambrose leave on good terms (a friendly match) or just do something as simple as winning The Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal or something, just something to get his juices flowing back into action. If he did that he can eliminate like 15 dudes just something fun.

After that it's keeping him in the upper midcard picture, maybe a tag title run or something until WM36 where he wins the Universal Title in Tampa. Could be Ambrose is Ambrose stays, could be against Rollins, who knows but either way it's pretty easy to book him.

I'd say now more than ever he doesn't need to be booked as The Guy. You've got Rollins and Reigns is back. Rather than having 1 guy they need to transition to making it about multiple stars. Since the women have "The Big 3" then do a "Big 3" for the guys. Rollins, Reigns and another guy. Personally I'd pick Kofi.

What do you think?

[Gus Richlen Was Wrong]

Whatever they do, they have to be careful not to utterly squander the goodwill he's gained.

This being WWE, of course....

[Bub (BLM)]

If they can get Ambrose to stay, I'd tag them up. Their chemistry is way better than Roman/Seth, it gives both guys a chance to do something different, it keeps Roman from being immediately thrust into the world title picture, and it elevates the tag division so long as they don't squash every other team. Then after he's been back and healthy for a while, you can transition him back into singles. I think it would also give him something the audience would instantly get behind.

[Mister Pigwell]

Keep him away from Lesnar. Never even tease that shit. Don't menton it. Don't do a call back in a Rumble spot. f***ing move on.

Switch around in the midcard and tag scenes for a good ass minute. SLOWLY raise him into the ME over the course of a couple years. Let the fans go on that rise and actually ask for it this time. By WM 37 we can talk about MEing again.

This came up last night briefly in the live thread but I'd like to full on discuss this: Consider a move to SDL. That would get him away from the slow plodding matches that are a f***ing chore to watch, faster more workrate kinda guys can bump around him to cover holes in his inring game and give us a more exciting side of him. Faster, shorter matches. He could bring life to guys like AJ or Nak as a fresh opponent too. Do some stuff with the Usos. Most importantly, maybe cut some of those Vince strings. "Roman" flat out sucks as a character. Joe The Man is great. He's got to be allowed to let his own personality come through. I think SDL is more likely to facilitate that.

[TWERKIN' MAGGLE]

Having him win the Andre would be a good spot to warm him back up. Then a friendly feud with Seth for the first post-Mania PPV, have him come up short because he's rusty.

Have him win the title at SummerSlam, that'd be a good spot for it, full circle.

[Nr1Humanoid]

Watch WWE have him pick up right where he left off.

[YAKMAN is ICHIBAN]

Send him on excursion to literally anywhere else.

[MrElijah]

Can he wrestle? I mean is he able to right now?

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Feb 26, 2019 11:51:20 GMT -5 Mister Pigwell said:

Keep him away from Lesnar. Never even tease that shit. Don't menton it. Don't do a call back in a Rumble spot. f***ing move on.

Switch around in the midcard and tag scenes for a good ass minute. SLOWLY raise him into the ME over the course of a couple years. Let the fans go on that rise and actually ask for it this time. By WM 37 we can talk about MEing again.

This came up last night briefly in the live thread but I'd like to full on discuss this: Consider a move to SDL. That would get him away from the slow plodding matches that are a f***ing chore to watch, faster more workrate kinda guys can bump around him to cover holes in his inring game and give us a more exciting side of him. Faster, shorter matches. He could bring life to guys like AJ or Nak as a fresh opponent too. Do some stuff with the Usos. Most importantly, maybe cut some of those Vince strings. "Roman" flat out sucks as a character. Joe The Man is great. He's got to be allowed to let his own personality come through. I think SDL is more likely to facilitate that.

Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

And with the Fox change coming up I say that's a smart idea.

[Gus Richlen Was Wrong]

Feb 26, 2019 12:24:22 GMT -5 @kn said:

Feb 26, 2019 11:51:20 GMT -5 Mister Pigwell said:

Keep him away from Lesnar. Never even tease that shit. Don't menton it. Don't do a call back in a Rumble spot. f***ing move on.

Switch around in the midcard and tag scenes for a good ass minute. SLOWLY raise him into the ME over the course of a couple years. Let the fans go on that rise and actually ask for it this time. By WM 37 we can talk about MEing again.

This came up last night briefly in the live thread but I'd like to full on discuss this: Consider a move to SDL. That would get him away from the slow plodding matches that are a f***ing chore to watch, faster more workrate kinda guys can bump around him to cover holes in his inring game and give us a more exciting side of him. Faster, shorter matches. He could bring life to guys like AJ or Nak as a fresh opponent too. Do some stuff with the Usos. Most importantly, maybe cut some of those Vince strings. "Roman" flat out sucks as a character. Joe The Man is great. He's got to be allowed to let his own personality come through. I think SDL is more likely to facilitate that.

Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

And with the Fox change coming up I say that's a smart idea.

I would assume FOX wants some star power anyway, and even if calling him a star is a stretch he's one of their top current guys by a wide margin.

[Deleted]

What to do: something smart. What the E will do: the opposite of that

[Deleted]

ANYTHING but Drew/Corbin/Lashley vs *insert 3 faces here*

I feel like I watch that match every f***ing week. Just stop it.

Reigns vs Balor for the IC title would be cool... but, let’s say Roman can’t work a singles match just yet. Let’s do Ambrose and Reigns vs The Revival. f*** it. You can have them play a part in Seth’s match aswell.

[beefy]

If they aren't going to run Bryan v Kofi? To hell with it--run Bryan v Reigns.

[dbrussel]

Bryan vs Roman at WM is gaining momentum according some dirtsheets

[Captain Stud Muffin (BLM)]

Tag him and Ambrose

[Deleted]

He should look vulnerable and question himself. Take a few clean losses to put over up and coming talent. Make this a tough climb, an actual struggle to get back to the top.

What will probably happen? Seth loses to Brock, Roman says he wants his title back, the boos return quickly.

[YAKMAN is ICHIBAN]

Feb 26, 2019 13:52:49 GMT -5 @rebelliousworkhorse said:

He should look vulnerable and question himself. Take a few clean losses to put over up and coming talent. Make this a tough climb, an actual struggle to get back to the top.

What will probably happen? Seth loses to Brock, Roman says he wants his title back, the boos return quickly.

Time to end the Curt Hawkins losing streak.

[Perd]

Yeah, they should take it slow. Multi man match at Fastlane. Maybe have him form a new tag team. They should give him at least 6 months to get his sea legs back:

[Mozenrath]

Feb 26, 2019 12:24:22 GMT -5 @kn said:

Feb 26, 2019 11:51:20 GMT -5 Mister Pigwell said:

Keep him away from Lesnar. Never even tease that shit. Don't menton it. Don't do a call back in a Rumble spot. f***ing move on.

Switch around in the midcard and tag scenes for a good ass minute. SLOWLY raise him into the ME over the course of a couple years. Let the fans go on that rise and actually ask for it this time. By WM 37 we can talk about MEing again.

This came up last night briefly in the live thread but I'd like to full on discuss this: Consider a move to SDL. That would get him away from the slow plodding matches that are a f***ing chore to watch, faster more workrate kinda guys can bump around him to cover holes in his inring game and give us a more exciting side of him. Faster, shorter matches. He could bring life to guys like AJ or Nak as a fresh opponent too. Do some stuff with the Usos. Most importantly, maybe cut some of those Vince strings. "Roman" flat out sucks as a character. Joe The Man is great. He's got to be allowed to let his own personality come through. I think SDL is more likely to facilitate that.

Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

And with the Fox change coming up I say that's a smart idea.

And with Dean leaving, I dunno how many road buddies he has left on Raw. Presumably, he'd travel with the Usos, and would probably keep them out of stupid-ass situations more.

Maybe send AJ to Raw in return.

[Venti]

I'd love to see him tag with Dean at Wrestlemania.
Then after they should really switch up the roster. Send some Smackdown guys to Raw, send Roman to Smackdown let him work with AJ or Bryan or something. Let him chase the WWE title.