Goon
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Post by Goon on Jan 20, 2024 2:18:24 GMT -5
Raw starts with Rollins giving his update with Pearce standing nearby , stating that since he can't be the fighting champion he promised to be, he relinquishes the title and Adam Pearce has ruled that the Money in the Bank briefcase can be exchanged with the title. Judgement Day's music starts and after a couple of seconds Truth walks out with the briefcase.
"What's up, dawg? Found this in the background and heared you say you need a briefcase."
Rollins looks at Pearce, who shrugs and says "I allow it."
So Rollins takes the briefcase and hands Truth the belt.
"And neeeew ..." sounds from the speakers while Priest and the Rest of JD are shown fuming backstage.
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Post by Hobby Drifter on Jan 20, 2024 3:26:36 GMT -5
Raw starts with Rollins giving his update with Pearce standing nearby , stating that since he can't be the fighting champion he promised to be, he relinquishes the title and Adam Pearce has ruled that the Money in the Bank briefcase can be exchanged with the title. Judgement Day's music starts and after a couple of seconds Truth walks out with the briefcase. "What's up, dawg? Found this in the background and heared you say you need a briefcase." Rollins looks at Pearce, who shrugs and says "I allow it." So Rollins takes the briefcase and hands Truth the belt. "And neeeew ..." sounds from the speakers while Priest and the Rest of JD are shown fuming backstage. Anything else will feel like a disappointment
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Post by cornettesracket on Jan 20, 2024 4:00:34 GMT -5
My initial reaction to seeing this news is, it’s not the ACL. It’ll depend what grade tear the MCL is, and a scope on the meniscus is a straightforward procedure and I think from memory it’s not a long recovery and well within the mania time frame.
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Fade
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Post by Fade on Jan 20, 2024 8:23:02 GMT -5
People are saying if he can't go they should do Cody vs Punk but that title doesn't finish the story. It HAS to be the WWE title for Cody. Also, if no cash-in then the winner of the Rumble should be given the title if Seth can't wrestle by mania. Yeah. It’s absolutely ridiculous in itself, but Cody can’t go for any title but Roman’s lol Just can’t. Even though yeah, Cody-Punk’s a huge match they have in the chamber.
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Post by polarbearpete on Jan 20, 2024 8:43:56 GMT -5
If Rock is going to face Roman at Mania, a pivot to Punk-Cody could still be viable for the title as long as Cody doesn’t switch it up and say this now finishes his story. Just have to give him a storyline reason that he hates Punk.
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Post by Fade on Jan 20, 2024 8:52:13 GMT -5
If Rock is going to face Roman at Mania, a pivot to Punk-Cody could still be viable for the title as long as Cody doesn’t switch it up and say this now finishes his story. Just have to give him a storyline reason that he hates Punk. Hard disagree. Takes away from the entire story they’ve built. Along the same rhythm of “you can’t have Roman lose the title except on the biggest stage”, ya can’t have Cody go for a world title before the WWE title. Which is EVERYTHING he’s talked about lol It’d be like knowing the love of your life. Proclaiming it. But saying “ay. First: real quick ima have this fling real quick, no biggie”.
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Post by polarbearpete on Jan 20, 2024 9:01:53 GMT -5
If Rock is going to face Roman at Mania, a pivot to Punk-Cody could still be viable for the title as long as Cody doesn’t switch it up and say this now finishes his story. Just have to give him a storyline reason that he hates Punk. Hard disagree. Takes away from the entire story they’ve built. Along the same rhythm of “you can’t have Roman lose the title except on the biggest stage”, ya can’t have Cody go for a world title before the WWE title. Which is EVERYTHING he’s talked about lol It’d be like knowing the love of your life. Proclaiming it. But saying “ay. First: real quick ima have this fling real quick, no biggie”. In my scenario it would be more about revenge against Punk for something that happens to have the title at stake because Punk is champion just so that it can main event. If main event is not a must, then you can do Punk-Cody non-title, get Drew the world title at EC with Sami winning the Rumble.
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Jan 20, 2024 9:17:09 GMT -5
If Rock is going to face Roman at Mania, a pivot to Punk-Cody could still be viable for the title as long as Cody doesn’t switch it up and say this now finishes his story. Just have to give him a storyline reason that he hates Punk. Hard disagree. Takes away from the entire story they’ve built. Along the same rhythm of “you can’t have Roman lose the title except on the biggest stage”, ya can’t have Cody go for a world title before the WWE title. Which is EVERYTHING he’s talked about lol It’d be like knowing the love of your life. Proclaiming it. But saying “ay. First: real quick ima have this fling real quick, no biggie”. Sure, but this isn’t a perfect world. You’re down a huge main eventer. It’s a more than worthy replacement main event. Don’t get me wrong, I want Cody/Roman 1-1 first, but shit happens.
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Post by ghost on Jan 20, 2024 9:21:36 GMT -5
If Rock is going to face Roman at Mania, a pivot to Punk-Cody could still be viable for the title as long as Cody doesn’t switch it up and say this now finishes his story. Just have to give him a storyline reason that he hates Punk. Hard disagree. Takes away from the entire story they’ve built. Along the same rhythm of “you can’t have Roman lose the title except on the biggest stage”, ya can’t have Cody go for a world title before the WWE title. Which is EVERYTHING he’s talked about lol It’d be like knowing the love of your life. Proclaiming it. But saying “ay. First: real quick ima have this fling real quick, no biggie”. Yeah, Cody weeping in the ring and looking to the sky as he holds up a consolation trophy would be ridiculous. If he’s not beating Roman at WM, then save it for another time.
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Post by bob on Jan 20, 2024 9:59:34 GMT -5
I have a partially torn meniscus in my knee fro ma student last year
that thing bugs me, moreso now in the colder months then when it was warmer
I have no idea how Seth can wrestle with that, last alone with torn MCL
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Post by Legion on Jan 20, 2024 10:28:03 GMT -5
If they have him drop it to Vacant, Rumble winner gets the belt.
Have the EC winner get the title shot at 'Mania.
Roman's story doesnt need anything more than Cody showing up because Aldis called him, assuming Rock happens elsewhen (or they triple threat it). The audience will buy Cody/Roman 2 for any reason, it doesnt need to be a big deal reason.
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Post by Sephiroth on Jan 20, 2024 10:36:49 GMT -5
I shouldn’t take amusement in the misfortune of others. But between the Rock and now this, Wrestlemania has been blown apart and I am doing the Newman laugh.
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Post by Fade on Jan 20, 2024 11:03:29 GMT -5
Hard disagree. Takes away from the entire story they’ve built. Along the same rhythm of “you can’t have Roman lose the title except on the biggest stage”, ya can’t have Cody go for a world title before the WWE title. Which is EVERYTHING he’s talked about lol It’d be like knowing the love of your life. Proclaiming it. But saying “ay. First: real quick ima have this fling real quick, no biggie”. Sure, but this isn’t a perfect world. You’re down a huge main eventer. It’s a more than worthy replacement main event. Don’t get me wrong, I want Cody/Roman 1-1 first, but shit happens. It’s short-sighted. Trips has proven to look at the bigger picture. And besides, this WM will have some sort of Cody/roman/rock thing and Rhea versus Becky. Those two suffice (without even taking consideration what Logan Paul, Lesnar, Gunther etc etc etc could be doing).
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Post by Vincent Whiney on Jan 20, 2024 11:18:12 GMT -5
Is Cena supposed to be a thing this year? Maybe the belt goes on the line in the rumble and Cena wins it, Punk wins the shot at the chamber and one more Cena vs Punk match if Punk was gonna win it anyways.
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Post by Vincent Whiney on Jan 20, 2024 11:18:12 GMT -5
Is Cena supposed to be a thing this year? Maybe the belt goes on the line in the rumble and Cena wins it, Punk wins the shot at the chamber and one more Cena vs Punk match if Punk was gonna win it anyways.
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Post by polarbearpete on Jan 20, 2024 11:28:17 GMT -5
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Post by Stu on Jan 20, 2024 11:41:16 GMT -5
Lets lay it all out. Here's what we've got to work with on this matter.
Players: Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Damien Priest, Drew McIntyre, Rhea Ripley, The Rock
Shows: Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, Wrestlemania
Timeframe: Approximately 2.5 months
Solution: Brock wins in early February at a house show in Corpus Christi
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Post by polarbearpete on Jan 20, 2024 12:29:25 GMT -5
Lets lay it all out. Here's what we've got to work with on this matter. Players: Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Damien Priest, Drew McIntyre, Rhea Ripley, The Rock Shows: Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, Wrestlemania Timeframe: Approximately 2.5 months Solution: Brock wins in early February at a house show in Corpus Christi You know Vince would be itching to get that title to Brock
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Post by ChitownKnight on Jan 20, 2024 13:28:24 GMT -5
Hard disagree. Takes away from the entire story they’ve built. Along the same rhythm of “you can’t have Roman lose the title except on the biggest stage”, ya can’t have Cody go for a world title before the WWE title. Which is EVERYTHING he’s talked about lol It’d be like knowing the love of your life. Proclaiming it. But saying “ay. First: real quick ima have this fling real quick, no biggie”. Sure, but this isn’t a perfect world. You’re down a huge main eventer. It’s a more than worthy replacement main event. Don’t get me wrong, I want Cody/Roman 1-1 first, but shit happens. If Seth can’t compete they can do Punk vs Drew still
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Post by dbrussel on Jan 20, 2024 13:45:13 GMT -5
I shouldn’t take amusement in the misfortune of others. But between the Rock and now this, Wrestlemania has been blown apart and I am doing the Newman laugh. Nothing has been blown apart yet.
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