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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Jan 23, 2023 17:33:50 GMT -5
God Roman's title reigns have no f***ing end in sight even after 800 plus days and I wanna f***ing scream.
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asuka007
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Post by asuka007 on Jan 23, 2023 17:36:18 GMT -5
I’m conflicted. It sounds like a cool matchup I think.
But it really feels like Roman needs to drop at least one belt at Mania. And if this is the match, that ain’t happening unless he works both nights.
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Post by Jindrak Mark on Jan 23, 2023 17:37:48 GMT -5
The reason Austin worked so well last year was because it was a fairly low-stakes thing with no major expectations. Hell, people weren't convinced it was going to be an actual match and even when the bell rang I think a lot of people were expecting an immediate stunner and pin. No one was expecting a full-on 15 minute match because one was never advertised.
Facing Roman in the main event and main selling point of the show though is a lot of pressure. It would be expected to be a big time icon v icon match and not a house show brawl around the crowd for half the match thing like last year.
Also, unlike Rock who could easily lose to Roman, Austin is just not a character fans ever want to see lose. They want to see him stun someone and drink beer. Austin getting speared, pinned and Roman posing over him would just be depressing. And 58 year old Austin being the one to end this legendary Roman reign would also be a bad move even if fans on the night go crazy for it.
Thankfully I can't see this happening. I wouldn't be shocked if Austin does do something at Mania again but I'll be very surprised if Austin/Roman actually happens.
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Post by Beets by Schrute on Jan 23, 2023 17:40:12 GMT -5
Why not just build up a legitimate contender to dethrone him instead of feeding him legends to make him look strong despite a two year title reign?
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khali
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Post by khali on Jan 23, 2023 17:48:47 GMT -5
I don’t even think Reigns would be a good opponent for him now. He’s not going to match having a wild brawl with Owens. I don’t really need to see Reigns put Austin in a headlock for five minutes.
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john84
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Post by john84 on Jan 23, 2023 17:51:14 GMT -5
LOL surely they’re not that desperate? Yes? Never underestimate WWE lol. I like Austin but like has been said his match with Owens should be his final one.
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Fade
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Post by Fade on Jan 23, 2023 17:52:27 GMT -5
Austin vs Cena and Cody ends Roman’s almost 3 year title reign. It’s that f***ing easy Seriously. Guessing they’re dead set on putting Cena with Paul or Theory. And I guess this means Roman’s Main Eventing both nights and this is the one he retains the Universal Title. Pretty wack, imo, but I get it. i guess. Wonder if Seth is pissed lol
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Post by mcstoklasa on Jan 23, 2023 17:53:13 GMT -5
I doubt that happens
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2023 17:58:25 GMT -5
Austin Vs Roman...good on paper spectical.
The end result is Austin loses and that alone is justifiably enough to not do this match because no one would want to see that....but he would have to because Austin is not winning against Roman unless they wanna bitch out the Mania main event on a DQ finish where Austin wins.
They have the perfect oppurtunity to close out this entire title reign correctly by having the right guy Cody or Sami either one at Mania , anything else is screwing the preverbial pooch in massive way.
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asuka007
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Post by asuka007 on Jan 23, 2023 18:05:49 GMT -5
Roman vs. Austin feels more like a Saudi “attraction match” imo.
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Post by Beets by Schrute on Jan 23, 2023 18:07:59 GMT -5
Austin vs Cena and Cody ends Roman’s almost 3 year title reign. It’s that f***ing easy So was Sting vs. Undertaker, but nope!
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Post by polarbearpete on Jan 23, 2023 18:13:12 GMT -5
Austin vs Cena and Cody ends Roman’s almost 3 year title reign. It’s that f***ing easy I’d have to imagine Cena, or Austin or both of them are not interested in having a match with another old-timer where they can’t be carried through the match.
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john84
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Post by john84 on Jan 23, 2023 18:15:03 GMT -5
Austin vs Cena and Cody ends Roman’s almost 3 year title reign. It’s that f***ing easy So was Sting vs. Undertaker, but nope! Yeah, even if the match was garbage, the promos, staredowns and entrances alone would've been amazing.
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Mochi Lone Wolf
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Jan 23, 2023 20:17:57 GMT -5
So Rock turned them down I guess. Which is just awesome, btw. They decided to feed the whole roster to Roman and the guy they wanted to be his logical last test just said "Doesn't work for me, brother." Awesome. Serves them right.
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Post by tirtefaa on Jan 23, 2023 20:45:33 GMT -5
Man, the one thing I hate about wrestling is the endless un-retirements. Flair, Shawn, Bret, Edge...even Austin's return wasn't on the same level as when he left. Settling for a "they looked fine" is not something I want. Trying to get interest with a 50 or 60 year old guy just doesn't interest me at all. Austin had his time and had a good exit...what else is there to prove?
On top of that...Austin worked best as a foil to Vince. And without that dynamic, it just doesn't work. And no no no no no...I do not want to see Vince again. And you KNOW they will make it happen if Austin agrees.
No thank you!
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Post by welshpenguin on Jan 23, 2023 23:16:28 GMT -5
Okay I'm good with this but it needs to be a triple threat with Omos 4 way with Shanky!
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on Jan 24, 2023 4:53:38 GMT -5
Surely there is absolutely nothing appealing about this for Steve
I also think their two styles would not mesh at all
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Post by Cvslfc123 on Jan 24, 2023 5:04:49 GMT -5
Imagine how much of a disaster it would be if they hyped this match up and then on the day of Mania Steve's body says "Nope".
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Post by stoptheclocks on Jan 24, 2023 5:09:48 GMT -5
Personally for me it's simple - there are years and years if not decades for me to enjoy Cody in big matches.
If Austin thinks he has one more in him, I'm more than happy for him to give it a go.
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Jan 24, 2023 5:22:10 GMT -5
Like...this is basically the equivalent of if in the Attitude Era, the only major star the WWE had was Steve Austin so WrestleMania was built around Stone Cold vs. Bruno Sammartino.
I'm expecting it to not happen because I can't imagine it'd work for either Austin or Roman and Cody/Sami are just better options but still.
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