Author Topic: HHH's Annoucement (Read 3686 times)

Torgo · « **on:** January 30, 2015, 09:10:10 AM »

Any ideas on what it might be? HHH said he's going to make an earth shattering announcement on Monday concerning Roman Reign's controversial Rumble win. I think we all know that when the build an announcement up as earth shattering, it never is.

However, it's fun to speculate.

I saw someone on another mention that they may bring back another world title for Smackdown, as I've been reading rumblings of them doing a soft brand split. Not sure how that will work unless they're planning on bringing in a lot more NXT guys. The problem I see with them doing a brand split is that they have 3 hours on RAW and that in theory should be more than enough time to get everyone they have on TV right now. But I guess a Smackdown show centered around different players is not a bad idea at all, but I think they should probably not go with another world title option.

An idea that plays off of that one that I came up with would be a WWE Network Title. Like the TV title in WcW and other promotions back in the day, it would be a title that is exclusively defended on the WWE Network, and it could be routinely held by the work horse internet favorites and a genuine stepping stone that gets guys into the world title picture, just like the IC title was. The problem I have with this is I don't see them sticking to it very long and they would have to protect it WAY more than they do all the other titles right now, with the exception of the world title.

A great way to kick that off could be a WWE Network Title at WresleMania between internet favorites Daniel Bryan vs. Dolph Ziggler.

I know this won't happen but for some reason a protected title (as in, second only to the world title and treated as such, the IC and US have lost all their prestige and meaning and are impossible to rebuild) that is only defended on the Network sounds interesting to me.

FreebirdSTF · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2015, 09:15:28 AM »

I would have never unified the titles in the first place so splitting them would be good to me. Now isn't the time to do it though. In a kayfabe sense I have no idea what was controversial about Reigns' Rumble win, but we'll see. I mean that's unless we finally get justice for Curtis Axel of course.

Torgo · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2015, 09:34:27 AM »

Quote from: FreebirdSTF on January 30, 2015, 09:15:28 AM

I would have never unified the titles in the first place so splitting them would be good to me. Now isn't the time to do it though. In a kayfabe sense I have no idea what was controversial about Reigns' Rumble win, but we'll see. I mean that's unless we finally get justice for Curtis Axel of course.

Yeah. I dunno how they spin that. The only thing wrong technically is the fans at the rumble and on the internet obviously didn't like who won.

FreebirdSTF · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2015, 09:36:22 AM »

BTW, I thought Roman's response to Triple H was perfect and perfectly delivered, but then Big Show got down there and Roman looked bad again. I swear he's not perfect, but a lot of this isn't his fault.

tr0042 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2015, 10:43:59 AM »

As far as titles, I wish the would change the IC and US titles to a Raw and Smackdown title. The world title would cross shows but the IC/US would be show specific.

They have done the brand split. Not sure that would work again, but it would be nice if they would showcase more since they have the 5 hours to work with.

The announcement is .... Vince is stepping down

Zandrax · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2015, 11:23:44 AM »

He's going to announce that he's signed Kurt Angle.

RealMarchHare · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2015, 03:50:54 PM »

I was thinking either Vince steps down or that Curtis Axel was never officially eliminated as such there will be a match between him and Reigns to determine the Rumble winner. Of course they'll send their goons out to try and help Axel win but Reigns will overcome the odds to remain the winner so as to further try and build him for the Lesnar match.

Leatherface · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2015, 04:21:24 PM »

Better not have anything to do with splitting up the world titles again. I have always hated the two world champions nonsense.

Pebble.2.0 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2015, 04:22:43 PM »

Quote from: RealMarchHare on January 30, 2015, 03:50:54 PM

I was thinking either Vince steps down or that Curtis Axel was never officially eliminated as such there will be a match between him and Reigns to determine the Rumble winner. Of course they'll send their goons out to try and help Axel win but Reigns will overcome the odds to remain the winner so as to further try and build him for the Lesnar match.

This sounds quite plausible, and I was wondering how Axel would be compensated for getting jumped before he even got in the ring

Zandrax · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2015, 04:32:25 PM »

He put over the announcement like it was going to be groundbreaking. It's TNA level of hyperbole.

Short of Vince getting replaced, or restarting the brand split, I'm not sure what could live up to that type of statement.

freud mayweather · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2015, 05:48:32 PM »

Quote from: Leatherface on January 30, 2015, 04:21:24 PM

Better not have anything to do with splitting up the world titles again. I have always hated the two world champions nonsense.

I liked it, because they'd have one title that they cared about, which a real boring fart like Cena would hold, and then one they didn't give a shit about, which meant interesting new folks could get it.

EDGECRUSHER · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2015, 07:36:19 PM »

It's supposed to be some nonsense 6 man tag at Fast Lane that would setup the feuds for Wrestlemania.

Maybe this is when Sheamus returns and turns heel on Bryan so that they can have that match no one cares about.

Torgo · « **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2015, 07:38:13 PM »

Quote from: EDGECRUSHER on January 30, 2015, 07:36:19 PM

It's supposed to be some nonsense 6 man tag at Fast Lane that would setup the feuds for Wrestlemania.

Maybe this is when Sheamus returns and turns heel on Bryan so that they can have that match no one cares about.

I fail to see how that's groundbreaking. HHH said it would be groundbreaking. GET BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD.

Torgo · « **Reply #13 on:** January 30, 2015, 08:07:20 PM »

Another suggestion I sawr:

He announces Daniel Bryan vs. Brock Lesnar for Fast Lane. Altho seeing as how he's supposed to hate Bryan, I don't see this being the case, unless he makes some BS announcement and then Vince or someone interrupts and says since Daniel Bryan never lost his title, he should be the number one contender for it at Fast Lane.

Not gonna happen, but it'd fit the "earth shattering" description.

Zandrax · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2015, 11:01:42 PM »

Quote from: EDGECRUSHER on January 30, 2015, 07:36:19 PM

It's supposed to be some nonsense 6 man tag at Fast Lane that would setup the feuds for Wrestlemania.

Maybe this is when Sheamus returns and turns heel on Bryan so that they can have that match no one cares about.

I don't get it. Bryan in a three-way for the title would be redundant, so we're getting Bryan vs. Sheamus AGAIN?!?

EDGECRUSHER · « **Reply #15 on:** January 30, 2015, 11:57:40 PM »

Yes, that was the plan last year too until Punk left and the fans forced their hand. Vince gets so hard having Bryan face Sheamus at Wrestlemania and just fucking it up.

There is no earth shattering news, they are just going the WCW route and saying everything is amazing. Even announcing Bryan in the WM Main Event isn't earth shattering, it's just good news.

Leatherface · « **Reply #16 on:** January 31, 2015, 12:02:20 AM »

Quote from: Torgo on January 30, 2015, 08:07:20 PM

"earth shattering"

We should prob keep in mind HHH is a heel

benlinus · « **Reply #17 on:** January 31, 2015, 09:00:40 PM »

The only earth shattering announcement would be daniel bryan vs brock lesnar at fast lane for the world title.

This way a portion of the audience gets the match they wanted a month early and wwe can have reigns make a save in a post match beatdown of lesnar kane and big show to try and get him over with the hardcore fans.

Anything else will fell like a letdown

FreebirdSTF · « **Reply #18 on:** January 31, 2015, 09:30:43 PM »

Main thing I read is that they will use The Rock's involvement in the Rumble to take aim at Roman Reigns. This makes sense based on the conversation between Reigns and Trips on SmackDown LIVE. The idea is that if The Authority actively goes after Roman Reigns that people will get behind him. I don't think it will work or work as well as WWE hopes, but it's worth a shot.

FreebirdSTF · « **Reply #19 on:** January 31, 2015, 09:46:30 PM »

The Miz figured it out.

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.@TripleH's "bombshell" announcement? Finally getting a suitable trailer for REAL talent...oh and a much smaller dressing room for Mizdow.

https://twitter.com/mikethemiz/status/561716739705028608

KoppoKick · « **Reply #20 on:** February 01, 2015, 06:04:51 PM »

I think it will be Reigns vs. Bryan at Fast Lane with the WM main event stip on the line.

EDGECRUSHER · « **Reply #21 on:** February 01, 2015, 06:40:56 PM »

That would be fucking hilarious how much the crowd shits on Reigns and threatens to riot once Roman wins. I would be upset if Bryan actually pulled it out, I am much too invested in the car crash WM Main Event that we didn't get last year but will this year.

tfbrave · « **Reply #22 on:** February 02, 2015, 07:59:42 AM »

I think at this point they should go with letting DB build himself back up.

He can restate how he blew his opportunity to main event this year's WM but he plans to main event next years. He has to get back on the ladder and start climbing over the best in the WWE. Despite the fact that Vince does not put much value on the championships, us competitors value those championships and those who have carried those championships. My first quest towards regaining the WWE World Heavyweight Championship is by capturing the title that greats like Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Macho Man Randy Savage held and went on to win the WWE title and main event WM. At Fast Lane I challenge Bad News Barrett for the I-C title.

You string that along and maybe throw some other top contenders at DB. Then DB goes over at Fast Lane to win the title. Rusev escapes his match with Cena streak intact and with U.S. title.

DB then states his first quest has been accomplish and his next quest at WM is to end the streak and capture the U.S. title. Once I accomplish this goal no one not even the Authority can deny that I will be the Undisputed #1 contender to WWE World Heavyweight title. Make the WM match title vs title. DB again goes over.

Merge the belts. Rename it for fucks sake. Keep the "Undisputed #1 Contender" moniker attached to it. This should help to build up the secondary title. I would hold off any WWE WH title match for DB until Summer Slam. Hopefully Brock can stick around that long.

OK flame away.

tr0042 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 02, 2015, 11:22:59 AM »

Million Dollar Challenge 2015!

FATSEXY · « **Reply #24 on:** February 02, 2015, 11:55:06 AM »

Quote from: Leatherface on January 30, 2015, 04:21:24 PM

Better not have anything to do with splitting up the world titles again. I have always hated the two world champions nonsense.

I hate the shit out of it, too. It's dumb as fuck. They finally have a world title that means something by having a champ that shows up infrequently and wrecks everyone's shit when he shows up (like I've been saying they should do with their world champ for a while now, yep FATSEXY does it again).

Now, if they would just let their fucking IC champ actually win matches and establish that belt as the "smarks world title" the way it used to be in the 80s before smarks even was a thing, they'd be doing a lot better than they are now as far as integrity of the product. You could even make the NXT Champ the #1 contender for the IC championship and pay it off every Wrestle Mania, win or lose your NXT guy comes up as a big deal and they have a show stealing match every year. Who is the NXT Champ? Slap the IC on Dolph, let him win from now until Mania against lower card guys who can go, have El Generico come up to fight him as the NXT Champ at Mania.