New Champ? Anyone but Lesnar.

[mrbananagrabber]

So now Cena is out of the Rumble that's another top three contender for winning out the equation, and unless they're happy with yet another Rumble ending in a barrage of boo's with Reigns winning and retaining, a new champ is likely to be a few people at this point.

And up until he was injured, I'd have been happier with Cena winning, or even HHH, than Lesnar at this point.

The frightening list of injured wrestlers thread really shows how desperate WWE are at this point, and the easy option would be to have Lesnar clean house at the Rumble and become champ again. He's a recognised name and arguably the biggest name they have. But with this slimmed down roster the very worst idea would be to give the title to someone who won't show up for most of the build to Mania.

At least Reigns will be there. At least Hunter will be there. Hell, taking a chance on a guy like Ambrose or Owens or even Rusev means that they will be there every week.

I've hated the last few Mania's where the main event matches have relied on part time wrestlers. It's hard to buy into the idea that this is the biggest event in wrestling when guys like Undertaker, Rock and Lesnar can't be f***ed showing up to build the match they're in.

I can't see Taker winning it. Or Rock. But Lesnar is a very real possibility. And anybody else but him.

[Kevin Hamilton]

As much as I love Brock, he doesn't need it again. Just be the wrecking machine/ender of worlds.

[Push R Truth]

Kofimania is gonna run wild !

[TWERKIN' MAGGLE]

Yeah, I'd rather the title be around. When Brock had it, he was gone too much.

And honestly, I want to see Roman vs Hunter. I understand why some don't, but I dunno, I think it'd be fun.

[Final Countdown Jones]

More than just not holding the title, I think with things spread so thin and their star power in very clear jeopardy, it's time to push the trigger on "Brock loses to a 'new' guy and puts them over hard". They need to push people more than he needs an aura.

[froggyfrog]

I just hope we don't get Roman/HHH for the title. I'm cool with them being in a WM match, I just dont want HHH anywhere near the title picture

[mcstoklasa]

Brocks contract got changed recently and now he will work more dates. Ie: he's doing through ppvs in a row- rumble, fast lane and mania coming up. He's not done that before.

Still though, I don't mind if he doesn't become champ. Reigns is doing well. Give others a shot too etc

[Allie Kitsune]

Jan 7, 2016 12:04:28 GMT -5 Final Countdown Jones said:

More than just not holding the title, I think with things spread so thin and their star power in very clear jeopardy, it's time to push the trigger on "Brock loses to a 'new' guy and puts them over hard". They need to push people more than he needs an aura.

I know that Brock can't be a heel anymore, really, and people would probably rather see Brock put a guy like Owens or Rusev over as the new "Unstoppable Juggernaut Heel", but I want to see Ambrose (as a face) be the guy to take him down.

Ambrose has been built as the guy that you just can't put down no matter what. Drop him on his head repeatedly, he keeps getting up. Slaughter him with plunder outside the ring, he keeps getting up.

He should be the guy that The Conqueror can't conquer.

[sportatorium]

I'd rather see Brock holding the belt & appearing on Raw once a month/working every other PPV than Roman holding it as the roadrunner to the McMahon Wile E coyote. I say this without bias toward Roman. He isn't the problem- the method they are presenting their championship is.

[Deleted]

I'd be okay with Brock again. I didn't mind that he wasn't around a lot last time, and this time he has more dates on his contract anyway.

To be honest, I'd be happy with anyone not named Cena, Reigns, Orton, Big Show, Sheamus, or Kane.

[Gravedigger's Biscuits]

I'd much rather Brock hold the title than Triple H or Reigns, since it means Reigns has to win another Royal Rumble.

[mcstoklasa]

Jan 7, 2016 13:08:02 GMT -5 Allie Kitsune said:

Jan 7, 2016 12:04:28 GMT -5 Final Countdown Jones said:

More than just not holding the title, I think with things spread so thin and their star power in very clear jeopardy, it's time to push the trigger on "Brock loses to a 'new' guy and puts them over hard". They need to push people more than he needs an aura.

I know that Brock can't be a heel anymore, really, and people would probably rather see Brock put a guy like Owens or Rusev over as the new "Unstoppable Juggernaut Heel", but I want to see Ambrose (as a face) be the guy to take him down.

Ambrose has been built as the guy that you just can't put down no matter what. Drop him on his head repeatedly, he keeps getting up. Slaughter him with plunder outside the ring, he keeps getting up.

He should be the guy that The Conqueror can't conquer.

All of Ambroses offence looks crap. I hate his whole move set. I can't buy his moves putting Brock down. Owens on the other hand...

[Allie Kitsune]

Jan 7, 2016 14:59:59 GMT -5 mcstoklasa said:

Jan 7, 2016 13:08:02 GMT -5 Allie Kitsune said:

I know that Brock can't be a heel anymore, really, and people would probably rather see Brock put a guy like Owens or Rusev over as the new "Unstoppable Juggernaut Heel", but I want to see Ambrose (as a face) be the guy to take him down.

Ambrose has been built as the guy that you just can't put down no matter what. Drop him on his head repeatedly, he keeps getting up. Slaughter him with plunder outside the ring, he keeps getting up.

He should be the guy that The Conqueror can't conquer.

All of Ambroses offence looks crap. I hate his whole move set. I can't buy his moves putting Brock down. Owens on the other hand...

I'm just sick of the idea that "the rub" always has to go to a heel, so that THAT heel (who, if it has been long enough, may have turned face somewhere down the road) can give "the rub"...

...to another heel.

WWE needs to do something about the whole "You have to be a heel to get over big" problem (with guys like Zayn being the exception that proves the rule).

[häšhtå.gdālėÿ]

Chris Jericho will win the Royal Rumble. Totally. It's his time.

[Jobes]

It's gotta be Daniel Bryan. It would save the day. The fans would lose their shit.

[Evil Homer]

Jan 7, 2016 15:59:10 GMT -5 Jobes said:

It's gotta be Daniel Bryan. It would save the day. The fans would lose their shit.

That would be amazing ,

[Juice]

Why do we need a new champion? I'm all all for faster title changes within reason. I'm pretty bored by year long reigns at this point but its probably too early to take it from reigns. I'm not even a fan of his and thought Sheamus could have had some legs. Also the face vs heel McMahon is so f***ing tired. So I literally have no reason to want reigns to retain, but I dont see the point. If we are making reigns, or cementing him.

Then he needs to keep it until after mania. Unless the plan is for him to win it back at mania from hhh or something which would pretty much kill it for me.

I want to like reigns, but everything they have done with him kills my interest. Taking the belt from him would be silly.

Why cant reigns retain it and make him look really strong?

[Instant Classic]

I don't see why Reigns needs to lose only to win it back at Mania. Have him br a strong champ and win the rumble then go on defend his title at Mania and still win. That'd make him a pretty legit champion.

[Deleted]

Lesnar/Wyatt confirmed.

[Allie Kitsune]

Jan 7, 2016 16:45:57 GMT -5 Instant Classic said:

I don't see why Reigns needs to lose only to win it back at Mania. Have him br a strong champ and win the rumble then go on defend his title at Mania and still win. That'd make him a pretty legit champion.

Because NOBODY wants to see him win back-to-back Royal Rumbles.