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Post by Nosnorb on Apr 5, 2023 15:10:21 GMT -5
There is another option. A dude coming back, against all odds, from a horrific injury to win a title that has eluded him his entire career....
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2023 15:13:32 GMT -5
There is another option. A dude coming back, against all odds, from a horrific injury to win a title that has eluded him his entire career....
Honestly, that would be such a slide into full-tilt batshit insanity that I'd highkey love it.
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Post by mc74 on Apr 5, 2023 18:27:17 GMT -5
The word from the wrestling journalists was that originally it was going to happen last year but WWE wanted to push it to Hollywood a year out but the Rock couldn't commit to this year. The moment Cody lost I said it was because the Rock committed to a date. At this point, it feels like it's either going to be Rock or Lesnar ending the reign. Hope the f*** my gut feeling is wrong about this.
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Post by Main Event Mark on Apr 5, 2023 18:37:02 GMT -5
Rock v Reigns is a big, box office match for sure. But in no way, shape or form should Rock win the title. He shouldn't have won it last time from Punk either.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Apr 5, 2023 18:39:24 GMT -5
Poor Cody if the dude got shafted for a match where Rock likely wouldn't win the title either because there's no way WWE would be able to get the dude for consistent dates with his schedule let alone one match where he'd have to build it up
Like just remember that for the Theory match Cena appeared ONCE to built up the entire thing, that's essentially how this would be, and it of course, is not worth all the other guys who are these full time who got fed to this bullshit storyline, and would also show WWE never actually cared about a story, they just cared about a big match and f*** whoever else it took till they could get there
So I really, really hope this isn't it.
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Apr 5, 2023 19:45:04 GMT -5
If it was this WM, I would've said hell yeah, Rock should beat him. But to drag this out is pushing even me on the idea; it's a shame they couldn't come to terms for 39. I still think he's the logical end game for The Bloodline, the true leader of the family taking out the corrupt current leader. I think the swerve should be Rock getting pinned by Solo in the build-up and then going over Roman at WM40. Then you could use that as the catalyst between Roman and Solo, with Roman being jealous and petty about it, causing the friction that tears them apart and ultimately has Solo put over.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Apr 5, 2023 20:05:12 GMT -5
At this juncture I feel like they want Rock to beat him then someone, probably Theory, to immediately cash in on Rock.
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Post by fw91 on Apr 5, 2023 20:10:13 GMT -5
I think they want The Rock to help someone beat Roman than have the “real head of the table” match without the title.
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Post by Rolent Tex on Apr 6, 2023 0:00:45 GMT -5
Is the B silent? Because I think that’s who it’s gonna be at this point with the sale.
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Post by schma on Apr 6, 2023 0:28:23 GMT -5
It's gonna be Vince because he is the head of all the tables.
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Post by Mid-Carder on Apr 6, 2023 4:43:01 GMT -5
I would be happy with beating Roman to end the Bloodline but he should be nowhere near the title. I would lose a lot of respect for Dwayne if he agreed to that
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Post by john84 on Apr 6, 2023 6:13:41 GMT -5
As big a fan of the Rock that I am, I am more than tired of part-timers coming in and having a title match, even if they lose. So whilst I can see them trying to make Rock v Roman happen, I hope Roman has been dethroned by someone else by that point so it's more of a ''death of Bloodline'' thing or whatever.
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Post by Gerard Gerard on Apr 6, 2023 7:02:36 GMT -5
Jesus, how bleak is it we’re still speculating on this 2 years later?
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Post by clifford on Apr 6, 2023 9:08:15 GMT -5
Surely the person to finally beat Roman should be winning their first world title, otherwise what's the poin...oh, oh yeah, right... it is probably going to be the f***ing Rock.
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Post by Mozenrath on Apr 6, 2023 9:10:57 GMT -5
The match really doesn't need to be for the titles, honestly, or if it is, do it for the Universal only.
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Apr 6, 2023 9:22:52 GMT -5
They may have wanted him, but I'd have to believe they realize they're not getting him. Dude is in Hollywood image rehabilitation mode. Going back to wrestling only complicates that.
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Post by Allie Kitsune on Apr 6, 2023 9:32:05 GMT -5
They may have wanted him, but I'd have to believe they realize they're not getting him. Dude is in Hollywood image rehabilitation mode. Going back to wrestling only complicates that. If Vince had stayed gone, I might agree with you. But the old stubborn bastard is probably still telling everyone "I CAN GET HIM, DAMMIT PAL!"
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Post by salz4life on Apr 6, 2023 9:43:38 GMT -5
With Vince back in charge.... Hogan is going to come back for his torch, dude. Ability to walk or bump be damned!
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Post by Nosnorb on Apr 6, 2023 9:45:17 GMT -5
Is the B silent? Because I think that’s who it’s gonna be at this point with the sale. Beastie Boy killing Cody on Monday felt like the start of the road to Lesnar - Reigns part 7. Of course the new owners are going to want the title on the biggest draw in UFC history.
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Post by firsttimelongtime on Apr 6, 2023 11:48:06 GMT -5
This would be like having Yokozuna beat Bret Hart at Wrestlemania X in hopes they could convince Bruno Sammartino to return to beat Yoko. To be fair that sounds awesome
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