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Post by Spearmint* on Nov 20, 2013 17:50:12 GMT -5
Do you think at Wrestlemania XXX he will get his dream wish granted of closing out the show in the main event?
I mean, if I was booking I'd try my hardest to logically end at Cena v.s Punk (the two very best main event talents over the last two years) closing out the show, but who knows what will happen. Thoughts?
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Post by walterharrow on Nov 20, 2013 17:52:45 GMT -5
I cant see anything else for Punk to do (or Cena to be honest, if he isn't facing Taker), so having them wrestle for the World Heavyweight Championship could be a great idea (closing the show would also make the belt look better). Having Punk beat Cena and Bryan beat Orton could be the new version of Eddie/Benoit
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Post by Stone Coke Miami Watson 🥃 on Nov 20, 2013 17:53:30 GMT -5
He'll be in the preshow in a match against JTG...
But in all seriousness, I'd like to see him FINALLY main event a WrestleMania, especially if he is closing in on his career.
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Post by Sparkybob on Nov 20, 2013 17:56:24 GMT -5
I mean who can Punk really logically face at Mania to close out the show with? I guess maybe Cena but that involves a good amount of changing things around. Plus I think the WWE wants to stay away from the Face vs Face main event formula. So you got Punk vs....Orton? Don't see that happening or maineventing. Punk vs Brock? I don't see that main eventing either.
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Post by WorkingInAColeMine on Nov 20, 2013 17:57:40 GMT -5
The Rock vs The Rock will be the main event.
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Post by 1 Free Moon-Down with Burger on Nov 20, 2013 17:59:18 GMT -5
Cena/Punk at Mania would be just fine. If they're deadset on not doing a Cena/Taker match of course.
I can do without the 'dream' recreation of Benoit/Eddie with Bryan. Those guys don't need to be joined at the hip forever because they're former indy guys. Especially since both guys are multiple time world champions at this point and have been champions at the same time previously.
Cena and Punk shake hands after a crazy match, ending their rivalry. Punk celebrates. Pyro and general happiness. The end.
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Post by cahuette on Nov 20, 2013 18:03:39 GMT -5
For me, the main event of Wrestlemania 30 should be Cena vs Daniel Bryan vs Punk, to unify the WHC and WWE belt, with the Royal Rumble winner. And you give them an hour and a half. If Punk's not in a big match I'll probably be a bit pissed.
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Post by 1 Free Moon-Down with Burger on Nov 20, 2013 18:04:44 GMT -5
For me, the main event of Wrestlemania 30 should be Cena vs Daniel Bryan vs Punk, to unify the WHC and WWE belt, with the Royal Rumble winner. And you give them an hour and a half. I was with you until the hour and a half part. There's such a thing called less is more.
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Post by Instant Classic on Nov 20, 2013 18:04:50 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind Orton vs Punk vs Cena and Punk unifies the titles.
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Post by Spearmint* on Nov 20, 2013 18:08:31 GMT -5
I mean who can Punk really logically face at Mania to close out the show with? I guess maybe Cena but that involves a good amount of changing things around.. I think there is time enough to set it up, after all Cena is only currently in a formulaic "former champion rematch at next PPV" storyline right now. Granted, Punks current storyline will take longer to resolve but it could easily be finished by Rumble. From then on you could play it a lot of different ways, A) Punk wins the rumble, picks Cena for Wrestlemania. B) Punk turns heel, annoys Cena enough to have a Wrestlemania match, or even C) Punk beats Cena etc for the belt in the Chamber, Cena rematches at Wrestlemania. As for if WWE would do face v.s face in the main event? In the past they have if they trusted the stars involved, do they trust Cena/Punk as much as they did Rock/Austin and HBK/Undertaker? I'm not too sure, but honestly I think they should. CM Punk is popular theres no doubt about it, and Cena is Cena. So why not.
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Post by cahuette on Nov 20, 2013 18:09:22 GMT -5
For me, the main event of Wrestlemania 30 should be Cena vs Daniel Bryan vs Punk, to unify the WHC and WWE belt, with the Royal Rumble winner. And you give them an hour and a half. I was with you until the hour and a half part. There's such a thing called less is more. I was joking, well, only a bit, I'm pretty sure they could make something incredible with 40-50 minutes.
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Post by Sparkybob on Nov 20, 2013 18:13:48 GMT -5
I mean who can Punk really logically face at Mania to close out the show with? I guess maybe Cena but that involves a good amount of changing things around.. I think there is time enough to set it up, after all Cena is only currently in a formulaic "former champion rematch at next PPV" storyline right now. Granted, Punks current storyline will take longer to resolve but it could easily be finished by Rumble. From then on you could play it a lot of different ways, A) Punk wins the rumble, picks Cena for Wrestlemania. B) Punk turns heel, annoys Cena enough to have a Wrestlemania match, or even C) Punk beats Cena etc for the belt in the Chamber, Cena rematches at Wrestlemania. As for if WWE would do face v.s face in the main event? In the past they have if they trusted the stars involved, do they trust Cena/Punk as much as they did Rock/Austin and HBK/Undertaker? I'm not too sure, but honestly I think they should. CM Punk is popular theres no doubt about it, and Cena is Cena. So why not. I just have a feeling that the WWE wants to go back to the Heel/Face dynamic for the main event. We really haven't gotten that officially since Mania 27. I think with it being Mania 30, they want the Face triumphing over the Heel dynamic and getting that boyhood dream moment. I guess it's possible to do with let say Punk/Cena, but I don't think it be as effective as lets say a Bryan vs HHH/Orton/Heel Sheamus main event. Just my opinion though.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2013 18:16:02 GMT -5
Wrestlemania main event needs more HHH and Steph....
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Nov 20, 2013 18:21:20 GMT -5
Don't think that I'm objecting to Punk closing out a Mania, but something I've always wondered: why would it be such a terrible thing if he never got to do it?
For those of you that aren't into hip-hop in general, let alone Kanye West, hold off the ROCK N ROLL 4EVAH banner for a moment and bear with this comparison: Punk has now more or less become to wrestling what he is to pop music. Not only are they Chicago natives with colossal egos and innovative styles, both of them have managed to somehow convince their respective fanbases that they're somehow being slighted, despite the endless amount of accolades and honors they've both accumalated.
I once found a thread here (of all places) following his 434 day title reign (and Triple Crown, and two MITB wins) claiming he was "getting screwed" because he was headed towards a match with Undertaker as opposed to defending the belt at WM29. It's one thing to want Punk to succeed as much as possible, and MetLife would have been a nice place to end his epic run with the belt, but doesn't saying he's being screwed seem a bit...hyperbolic, given all he's achieved?
As of now, he's the second (or third, given the Goat Factor) most protected guy in the company behind Cena. Is that such a bad spot, given Cena's talent level and the commitment he has to being WWE's de facto ambassador, whereas Punk seems more content to enjoy his life outside WWE? People always talk about them "missing opportunities" with talent, but with Punk, they're fast running out of stuff they can miss.
Root for Punk main eventing a Mania by all means, but as for it being something he, a HOF lock three times over and perhaps one who could close out a ceremony, "needs", as I've seen/heard fans elsewhere claim...I don't see it.
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Post by MichaelMartini on Nov 20, 2013 18:23:37 GMT -5
The Rock vs The Rock will be the main event. Dwayne Johnson vs Don Muraco?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2013 18:23:57 GMT -5
I can see the main event this year being a triple threat of Punk/Orton/DB
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Nov 20, 2013 18:31:14 GMT -5
Cena vs Punk: Ironman Match for the WWE Championship. You could bill it as their final match together if Punk is leaving next year. Make WM30 as special as 25 should've been. Do this, the 30 Years battle royal (as Hogan's last match), 2-3 TBA matches with their best talent, Taker/Brock or Taker/Sheamus, Shield vs Wyatts, Kick-Off tag match, and you could have a very solid Wrestlemania.
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Post by Gerard Gerard on Nov 20, 2013 18:35:44 GMT -5
Considering HHH could headline two flat main-events, and they've no problem hurting the allure of it with the besmirching of Miz, it'd do no harm to it to give it to Punk; it'll actually be worth it for once, nothing to lose. Hell, as good as Rock/Cena I was, Rock/Cena II was such a flat affair, it'd probably be best for the brand to give it to someone who values it; might guarantee it gets treated with the respect it historically warrants.
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Post by saintpat on Nov 20, 2013 18:38:09 GMT -5
I just wonder if WWE would want to get behind further elevation of a guy who seems to be constantly teasing retirement being just around the corner.
I wouldn't.
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Post by SEAN CARLESS on Nov 20, 2013 18:45:53 GMT -5
Don't think that I'm objecting to Punk closing out a Mania, but something I've always wondered: why would it be such a terrible thing if he never got to do it? For those of you that aren't into hip-hop in general, let alone Kanye West, hold off the ROCK N ROLL 4EVAH banner for a moment and bear with this comparison: Punk has now more or less become to wrestling what he is to pop music. Not only are they Chicago natives with colossal egos and innovative styles, both of them have managed to somehow convince their respective fanbases that they're somehow being slighted, despite the endless amount of accolades and honors they've both accumalated. I once found a thread here (of all places) following his 434 day title reign (and Triple Crown, and two MITB wins) claiming he was "getting screwed" because he was headed towards a match with Undertaker as opposed to defending the belt at WM29. It's one thing to want Punk to succeed as much as possible, and MetLife would have been a nice place to end his epic run with the belt, but doesn't saying he's being screwed seem a bit...hyperbolic, given all he's achieved? As of now, he's the second (or third, given the Goat Factor) most protected guy in the company behind Cena. Is that such a bad spot, given Cena's talent level and the commitment he has to being WWE's de facto ambassador, whereas Punk seems more content to enjoy his life outside WWE? People always talk about them "missing opportunities" with talent, but with Punk, they're fast running out of stuff they can miss. Root for Punk main eventing a Mania by all means, but as for it being something he, a HOF lock three times over and perhaps one who could close out a ceremony, "needs", as I've seen/heard fans elsewhere claim...I don't see it. He doesn't need it. He deserves it. f***ing Miz main evented (technically; no one on earth paid to see him there) for for god's sake. All kidding aside, it's more a symbolic thing. You may not think he needs it, but that is how the wrestler's themselves gauge their legacy/importance. As Jericho once stated: Main eventing WrestleMania is the highest status a wrestler can achieve in the business. It is the proof that you are over to such a degree that the office builds everything around you on the most important night of their calendar year. It's a Best Actor trophy in a sea of Blockbuster entertainment awards.
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