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Post by eJm on Apr 1, 2024 5:35:12 GMT -5
]What if they think they have stumbled onto gold with the Rock/Cody and want that to run after mania. Does that need Cody as champ? Probably not. Replace “Rock/Cody” with “The Bloodline” and you basically got what happened last year except Roman was champion for a bunch of stories that would have meant more if Cody was champion like the Brock feud. Like, as others said, they were this close to booking Rock/Roman for the title even though it didn’t need the title so them doing Rock/Roman without the title whilst Roman stumbles through a bunch of challengers nobody thinks will win for another year does nothing for anyone (even though profits will still be good regardless).
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Post by Snaptastic on Apr 1, 2024 8:10:24 GMT -5
Yes but I'm fully prepared for him to lose again somehow.
Something like Priest cashes in to make it a 3 way and eats the pin.
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Post by Hobby Drifter on Apr 1, 2024 8:13:01 GMT -5
I hope so. Roman’s title win is a constant reminder of the pandemic era and I’m ready to not think about that every time I watch a WWE show.
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Post by Gus Richlen Was Wrong on Apr 1, 2024 8:40:52 GMT -5
Dwayne Hogan: "CODY WINNING DOESN'T WORK FOR ME BROTHER JABRONI"
Cody's not winning because of this f***ing egomaniac.
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Post by Clash, Never a Meter Maid on Apr 1, 2024 9:01:23 GMT -5
Dwayne Hogan: "CODY WINNING DOESN'T WORK FOR ME BROTHER JABRONI" Cody's not winning because of this f***ing egomaniac. Aren’t you a Roman fan? You should be happy about that.
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Apr 1, 2024 9:05:37 GMT -5
Roman having the title for another *day* let alone another 6 months, year, whatever does absolutely nothing for anyone except Roman. While he's been amazing as a performer (when he's shown up), he doesn't need any more possible shine. They've already stalled out every main event name there is in the process of this run. It's time to tell new stories
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Post by 4real on Apr 1, 2024 9:10:37 GMT -5
I voted yes. I’m not 100% sold though there will always be that doubt until he has the title in his hands.
And even then Il be terrified Priest will cash in.
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Post by ChitownKnight on Apr 1, 2024 9:36:25 GMT -5
Dwayne Hogan: "CODY WINNING DOESN'T WORK FOR ME BROTHER JABRONI" Cody's not winning because of this f***ing egomaniac. Aren’t you a Roman fan? You should be happy about that. Hey I’m a Roman fan as well, but I don’t want him to hold the title forever
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Post by msc on Apr 1, 2024 9:55:51 GMT -5
I voted no. I'm pretty convinced this isn't ending soon.
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Apr 1, 2024 10:31:07 GMT -5
I'm going yes. I think they're fully aware the Roman thing has fully run out of gas right now. My guess is Roman/Rock next year is going to be with Roman as a babyface and Rock as a heel. Even for a little bit, they need to switch up the Roman stuff.
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Post by eJm on Apr 1, 2024 10:34:06 GMT -5
I feel like if you’re a Roman fan, you might be fine with some of the stuff going on but you’d want to see the next part of the story by now.
Like, what is Roman’s bravado and cockiness if he’s not champion? Is this an opportunity for someone to try and dethrone him? If Rock pinned Cody Night 1, does Rock stake his claim after WrestleMania since he beat him and Roman didn’t?
Cody at least has a line of challengers he can face they can re-establish, the downfall of the Bloodline angle can go into the summer if Roman isn’t on TV every week or big events leading to Rock/Roman next year.
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Post by Mozenrath on Apr 1, 2024 10:39:10 GMT -5
I feel like if you’re a Roman fan, you might be fine with some of the stuff going on but you’d want to see the next part of the story by now. Like, what is Roman’s bravado and cockiness if he’s not champion? Is this an opportunity for someone to try and dethrone him? If Rock pinned Cody Night 1, does Rock stake his claim after WrestleMania since he beat him and Roman didn’t? Cody at least has a line of challengers he can face they can re-establish, the downfall of the Bloodline angle can go into the summer if Roman isn’t on TV every week or big events leading to Rock/Roman next year. I like heel Roman, but yeah, dude has had no new material for a long time. And if they DID want to do Rock vs Roman for the title, it isn't like that only can happen if Cody lost here. There'd be an entire year worth of time they could shift the belts back, but I also just feel like you don't need the title to be part of the match, especially since the story is such that Rock will probably get a shot against Cody, anyway, at some point like Summerslam.
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Post by Bang Bang Bart on Apr 1, 2024 10:42:48 GMT -5
Dwayne Hogan: "CODY WINNING DOESN'T WORK FOR ME BROTHER JABRONI" Cody's not winning because of this f***ing egomaniac. The egomaniac who’s somehow doing everything in his ability to get Cody cheered, including beating his ass bloody in a segment that got kids crying.
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Post by eJm on Apr 1, 2024 11:06:54 GMT -5
I feel like if you’re a Roman fan, you might be fine with some of the stuff going on but you’d want to see the next part of the story by now. Like, what is Roman’s bravado and cockiness if he’s not champion? Is this an opportunity for someone to try and dethrone him? If Rock pinned Cody Night 1, does Rock stake his claim after WrestleMania since he beat him and Roman didn’t? Cody at least has a line of challengers he can face they can re-establish, the downfall of the Bloodline angle can go into the summer if Roman isn’t on TV every week or big events leading to Rock/Roman next year. I like heel Roman, but yeah, dude has had no new material for a long time. And if they DID want to do Rock vs Roman for the title, it isn't like that only can happen if Cody lost here. There'd be an entire year worth of time they could shift the belts back, but I also just feel like you don't need the title to be part of the match, especially since the story is such that Rock will probably get a shot against Cody, anyway, at some point like Summerslam. And honestly, if you want to feel spicy, have Roman get a rematch against Cody or whoever the champion is at the Rumble, have him go absolutely mad and wreck the champion to the point Heyman’s concerned and have Rock come out and be bitterly disappointed in Roman and feels he should be head of the table. Boom! Mania match build done!
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Post by TWERKIN' MAGGLE on Apr 1, 2024 11:13:37 GMT -5
I remember when this thread was about Becky, Ronda and Charlotte.
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Post by HMARK Center on Apr 1, 2024 11:26:14 GMT -5
Even as a non-viewer, I'll be stunned if I check this place out next weekend and see Cody hasn't won. WWE has a history of doing weird booking decisions (more so when Vince was running things, granted), but they tend not to screw much with Mania endings that run the risk of too much fan backlash.
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Post by fw91 on Apr 1, 2024 11:34:13 GMT -5
not 100 percent sure, but I'd vote yes. They do need to set up dissension and animosity between Rock and Roman.
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Post by Bang Bang Bart on Apr 1, 2024 11:44:22 GMT -5
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Post by Perd on Apr 1, 2024 11:47:40 GMT -5
If Cody doesn’t win, I’ll eat my hat*.
*My hat is made of brisket.
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Post by Muskrat on Apr 1, 2024 14:13:03 GMT -5
If he doesn't, I'd very much like to know what the f***ing plan is because there isn't babyface on the roster close to being as over and important as he is. Like, trying to do this again for a third time is the sort of cockiness I'd expect from a company that'll make billions regardless but that doesn't mean they should test that theory. They can’t try it again. They’ve literally said “Cody never gets another shot against any holder if he loses this shot” it’s the classic “tell you he’s winning without telling you he’s winning”. The dude is winning at Mania, I would be willing to bet my (modestly valued) house on it. But that’s still like a 100K bet haha
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