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Post by mc74 on Jan 24, 2023 13:13:48 GMT -5
I'd say both matches were offered to Austin, but seeing as Rock made it clear he's likely not able to wrestle at Mania, it looks like they're turning to Austin to face Reigns instead, which is just plain ridiculous when you've already got 2 big stories to work off of. You've got Cody returning and you've also got the story with Sami Zayn and the Bloodline. Those 2 are the most logical options on the table, not to mention there's an actual f***ing build for it, which a match against Austin would have very little build.
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Post by Fade on Jan 24, 2023 14:00:39 GMT -5
Wack. Austin’s my guy but..really lukewarm bout either a Roman or Brock match.
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Post by mcstoklasa on Jan 24, 2023 14:02:30 GMT -5
I'd say both matches were offered to Austin, but seeing as Rock made it clear he's likely not able to wrestle at Mania, it looks like they're turning to Austin to face Reigns instead, which is just plain ridiculous when you've already got 2 big stories to work off of. You've got Cody returning and you've also got the story with Sami Zayn and the Bloodline. Those 2 are the most logical options on the table, not to mention there's an actual f***ing build for it, which a match against Austin would have very little build. Austin is the Goat legit. But a story with reigns doesn't make sense. Rhodes or Sami pls. Vs Brock a story does make sense though
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Post by Fade on Jan 24, 2023 14:14:04 GMT -5
I'd say both matches were offered to Austin, but seeing as Rock made it clear he's likely not able to wrestle at Mania, it looks like they're turning to Austin to face Reigns instead, which is just plain ridiculous when you've already got 2 big stories to work off of. You've got Cody returning and you've also got the story with Sami Zayn and the Bloodline. Those 2 are the most logical options on the table, not to mention there's an actual f***ing build for it, which a match against Austin would have very little build. Austin is the Goat legit. But a story with reigns doesn't make sense. Rhodes or Sami pls. Vs Brock a story does make sense though Yeah, the story with Brock makes sense but the match is worrying. It’s not like Brock’s gonna drop him on his head, but Austin’s shape and Brock’s offense dictates it’d be weird and have to be worked around. A brawl? It just sounds wack. Whereas with Roman, the story’s gonna be forced but the match would be feasible and could even be fun. JUST GIVE ME AUSTIN VS CENA
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Post by Schizo on Jan 24, 2023 14:50:43 GMT -5
There is absolutely no narrative reason Austin should be facing Roman for any reason and who ever suggested that is a freakin idiot
It should be Sami, and only Sami, if it’s not him than it has to be a full time wrestler
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Post by chronocross on Jan 24, 2023 14:54:06 GMT -5
I'd rather they didn't interfere with this great storyline with Sami/Bloodline for Mania.
This sounds like a match that should happen at Summerslam or one of the Saudi shows.
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Post by polarbearpete on Jan 24, 2023 14:59:24 GMT -5
I'd rather they didn't interfere with this great storyline with Sami/Bloodline for Mania. This sounds like a match that should happen at Summerslam or one of the Saudi shows. It’s likely the plan all along has been Sami/KO-Usos, no?
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Post by sportatorium on Jan 24, 2023 15:48:04 GMT -5
I'm just going to say this about Austin and then put on my helmet and fame retardant suit for how much everyone will hate it...
...Austin is the draw, Reigns and Lesnar aren't necessary for him nor should either of them be losing to Austin in 2023.
The guy who is extremely safe, gets great heat and it truly doesn't matter if he loses is...Baron Corbin.
Yes, his booking isn't terribly exciting and he plays the part of upper midcard gatekeeper. If they did an angle where Austin made an appearance and Corbin laid him out and then tried to make everyone eat shit about it for a few weeks, he'd have the heat and people would be lining up to see Austin kick his ass and shower him in beer.
Flame away...(ducks)
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Post by slaughterama on Jan 24, 2023 16:19:49 GMT -5
So Rock turned them down I guess. IF Rock TRULY has political aspirations down the road, I would imagine he at least has someone in his ear giving him advice at this point on the do's and do not's. Once Saudi Arabia was mentioned as a potential buyer of the company, I would think that person told him that's a path you might want to stay clear away from for now. I mean, they'd probably tell him to stay away anyway, but still.
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Post by A Little Doo Doo on Jan 24, 2023 16:30:33 GMT -5
Give me Austin vs. LA Knight.
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Post by Feyrhausen on Jan 24, 2023 17:01:09 GMT -5
So Rock turned them down I guess. IF Rock TRULY has political aspirations down the road, I would imagine he at least has someone in his ear giving him advice at this point on the do's and do not's. Once Saudi Arabia was mentioned as a potential buyer of the company, I would think that person told him that's a path you might want to stay clear away from for now. I mean, they'd probably tell him to stay away anyway, but still. Yeah if I were Rock, Cena, Bellas, anyone with any career outside of wrestling I would be staying far away from WWE. Saudis, sex pest, too much baggage.
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Post by J is Justice on Jan 24, 2023 17:17:54 GMT -5
Give me Austin vs. LA Knight.
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Post by Fade on Jan 24, 2023 17:54:42 GMT -5
Give me Austin vs. LA Knight. YEAH I heard this suggested on “we’re live pal” an hour ago and went “Huh..that’s kind of perfect actually”. Corbin’s not a bad call either but I’d prefer Knight if we’re going with a “younger” dude. Can’t believe ppl are suggesting Goldberg tho, f*** that shit.
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Post by polarbearpete on Jan 25, 2023 0:47:59 GMT -5
Meltzer on the F4W forums backtracked and said both matches were pitched, with the Austin-Reigns match being the more recent pitch.
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