WWE Network Presents: Raw 2/24/2014, starring WWE Network

[Savio]

lol:

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[Droford]

I think Taker is coming out for Reigns

[Lock Jaw]

Kane should have red suspenders

[Lock Jaw]

Daniel Bryan's taped shoulder is the next DDP's taped ribs

[ClockShot]

Kane should have red suspenders

Gimmick infringement. I.R.S. had 'em first.

[el bobbo]

Corporate Kane in a wife beater. hahaha.

[#1-norm-fan]

I like the idea of Wyatt vs Reigns from the standpoint that it will be a good match.

I don't like the idea of one of them losing though.

I'm hoping there's a DQ finish or something and they save the real match for a proper PPV build.

[Droford]

Kane should have red suspenders

And a hat like the Undertaker used to wear

[RVDmark]

"Hug it out" chant. :rofl:

[Droford]

Gimmick infringement. I.R.S. had 'em first.

He also wore a real shirt and tie

[FourFifty]

This episode of Monday Night Raw is a lot like reading the work of people like Richard Dawkins, Stephen Hawking, or Christopher Hitchens.... Entertaining at times, but a firm reminder that there is no god.

[Heisenberg]

Looks like Lesnar vs Taker fellas

[Droford]

Looks like Lesnar vs Taker fellas

I'd like to see Brock come out here after Bryan wins..

[Lock Jaw]

Dick Togo

[FourFifty]

At this point would WWE fans buy the idea of Bryan vs Lesnar at Mania?

[Savio]

Looks like Lesnar vs Taker fellas
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHY!???????????

[RVDmark]

This episode of Monday Night Raw is a lot like reading the work of people like Richard Dawkins, Stephen Hawking, or Christopher Hitchens.... Entertaining at times, but a firm reminder that there is no god.

Lol, you forget, there is a god, but Vince is currently winning 1-0.

[Lock Jaw]

At this point would WWE fans buy the idea of Bryan vs Lesnar at Mania?

They'd buy it, and go nuts for it.... and then when Orton/Batista came around they would still chant for Daniel Bryan.

[Lock Jaw]

Corporate Kane vs. Union Boss Undertaker

[#1-norm-fan]

From a storyline standpoint, Bryan is kind of a paranoid retard.

Kane was helping Cena out of the chamber and checking on him after he was attacked by The Wyatts while completely ignoring Bryan when Bryan randomly decided to turn his attention away from his opponent and attack Kane when he wasn't looking.

So Kane gets pissed, logically, and retaliates by attacking Bryan which costs him the match.

... Then Bryan runs up to Triple H and yells "What do you have against me!?"

lolwhat?

[FourFifty]

They'd buy it, and go nuts for it.... and then when Orton/Batista came around they would still chant for Daniel Bryan.

Dub it a number one contender's match, and then at BackLash have Bryan call it in on Orton or Dancin' Dave. If it's Dancin' Dave then make it a triple threat as Orton wants his rematch. By putting that number one contenders match right before the main event that might assuage the fans enough to not chant for Bryan during the main event since his time is on the horizon.

[Droford]

At this point would WWE fans buy the idea of Bryan vs Lesnar at Mania?
I'd go on record saying it would be better than Punk/Lesnar

[Dark One]

Really thought Bryan was going to lose again right there on that Chokeslam.

[Corndad]

Daniel Bryan, son.

[FourFifty]

Didn't realize Kane was 3'weeked from Survivor. I was about to thank Nerf for playing.

[#1-norm-fan]

lol. That guy yelling "You suck!" at Bryan is awesome.

[Shadrick]

Fan, you're such a rebel.

[#1-norm-fan]

Hmm. Triple H vs Bryan at Mania seems like the way to go.

I'm not so sure it's gonna be that "If Bryan wins he gets put into the main event" stipulation though.

[Savio]

jojo booty

http://i.imgur.com/7klicO0.gif

[ClockShot]

Trips vs. Bryan?

Where'd this come from?

[#1-norm-fan]

Fan, you're such a rebel.

No, that guy is a rebel. I merely enjoy his work.

[Savio]

part 2:

http://i.imgur.com/wik8Lun.gif

[Lock Jaw]

Might have to ban myself if it is just Bryan vs HHH and Bryan doesn't get into the main event.

[#1-norm-fan]

Oh that guy and the "Yes movement" people.

[Dark One]

Hmm. Triple H vs Bryan at Mania seems like the way to go.

I'm not so sure it's gonna be that "If Bryan wins he gets put into the main event" stipulation though.

It probably will just be the match, but if they want the biggest "Wrestlemania Moment" they can get, they'd end with Bryan winning the title.

[Droford]

Trips vs. Bryan?

Where'd this come from?

Blame Punk

[RVDmark]

Um, do we actually want to see HHH vs Bryan?

[#1-norm-fan]

It probably will just be the match, but if they want the biggest "Wrestlemania Moment" they can get, they'd end with Bryan winning the title.

I'm thinking they just have Triple H vs Bryan close the show to "end it on a high note" without having to give Bryan the title.

[FourFifty]

Has Naomi been 3'weeked yet?

[#1-norm-fan]

Um, do we actually want to see HHH vs Bryan?

Did you not hear them all chanting "yes"?!

[BigCrippyZ]

Trips vs. Bryan?

Where'd this come from?

Punk leaving and them having planned for Bryan to face Sheamus at WM because they already had the WM main event planned so it doesn't really hurt their plans to put Bryan in a match with HHH and find someone else (Christian apparently?) for Sheamus.

[FourFifty]

Really hope Summer Rae gets to come out to the BFF's theme.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Blah. Daniel Bryan is my favorite wrestler on the roster, but if he doesn't win the belt at Mania I won't even feel emotionally invested even if he wins it a month or two later. WrestleMania was where he should have got his WWE Title moment, anything later than that would just be "meh, cool I guess".

Still a chance they could do it, but it seems highly unlikely based on that promo. He'd rather just make Triple H tap.</font>

[Droford]

Bryan/HHH at Wm would be like having Austin wrestle Vince at WM 14 nstead of at St Valentines Massacre and instead of HBK..

[FourFifty]

I like this dude, I really do, but we all know he's just going to be relegated to Generic Foreign Heel #3569538

[Lock Jaw]

Maybe Trips is like "You want me, Bryan? Fine, but if I win I will terminate your contract" and Byran is like "Fine, but if I win, I want in to the main event!"

[Poit]

#EMMAlution

[FourFifty]

EMMA HAS BUBBLES!!!!!!

[RVDmark]

Did you not hear them all chanting "yes"?!

Yes but its Green Bay, so, well, ya know.

[Lock Jaw]

She's got big bubbles.

[Poit]

BUBBLES!

[el bobbo]

is Emma supposed to be a rehtard?

[Lock Jaw]

NXT: The Next Generation

[#1-norm-fan]

Bryan/HHH at Wm would be like having Austin wrestle Vince at WM 14 nstead of at St Valentines Massacre and instead of HBK..

Alright, these Austin/Vince comparisons for Bryan and HHH need to stop. lol

[parkmania]

Did Santino just get soap in his eye from a bubble popping?

[FourFifty]

Where the hell is A-Train when you need him for the #BubbleHype?

[Lock Jaw]

Where's Tensai to scream "BUBBLES!!!!!! I LOVE BUBBLES!!!!!!"

[BigCrippyZ]

They've basically been doing this same segment for weeks now. God this is boring.

[Savio]

Brock Lesnar please

[Droford]

Marine 4?

[Savio]

Has Naomi been 3'weeked yet?
:(

[BigCrippyZ]

is Emma supposed to be a rehtard?

I kinda feel like that's where they're going with her too.

[Savio]

lol at Santino

[#1-norm-fan]

HAH! I love Santino.

[Droford]

I kinda feel like that's where they're going with her too.

Odds they bring back Eugene?

[Lock Jaw]

Summer Rae making bird sounds... doesn't help her that she looks like a bird

[Heisenberg]

Brock Lesnar please

Sup man, what u think they're gonna do with him?

[#1-norm-fan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>So <a href="https://twitter.com/WWEDanielBryan">@WWEDanielBryan</a> is really out of the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Wrestlemania&amp;src=hash">#Wrestlemania</a> main event. Glad I turned down <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23RAW&amp;src=hash">#RAW</a> pre-show invite - wouldn't want to cry in public.</p>&mdash; Mick Foley (@realmickfoley) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmickfoley/statuses/438150082412941313">February 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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lol Mark Foley

[CSL]

Emma needs a British guy following her around warning Santino to stay away #ForBritishEyesOnlyyyy

[Savio]

Sup man, what u think they're gonna do with him?
anyone but taker please

[Jura]

Bubba's wife hosted Hulkamania in her vagina.

[CSL]

Turning Point reference, Hogan's still working for Dixie

[Savio]

guess he will interfere in this match

[RVDmark]

Bubba's wife hosted Hulkamania in her vagina.

Would it break the crowd attendance record?

[ClockShot]

Batista vs. Lesnar down the road for the spot at 'Mania. Like at a RAW.

Wouldn't be a bad idea if the crowd continues to go against Batista and creative needs to make an emergency change.

[Droford]

Another rematch no one really wants to see

[Lock Jaw]

How dare they skip The Usos entrance

[FourFifty]

So both teams get the jobber intro?

[FourFifty]

OH YES! LET THIS HAPPEN!

[FourFifty]

THIS IS WORTH ALL THE SHIT I'VE SEEN IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS!

[ClockShot]

Still don't get this Outlaws title run.

[Fenix122]

Lol usos squash match

[Hanso Amore]

Lol hhh vs bryan is on and so many people on here were " wait and see"

What a waste

[FourFifty]

Wait... Why was that not for the titles?

[Dark One]

This night has been super underwhelming and awkward for what was supposed to be a big show to hook people into "THE NETWORK."

[FourFifty]

I would like to go back on what I said about this being worth what I've seen over the past few weeks. It's now a plug for the network with hip-hop in the background.

[Lock Jaw]

Wait... Why was that not for the titles?

Because they don't deserve another shot until they beat the current champs in a non-title match.

[#1-norm-fan]

Wait... Why was that not for the titles?

Because The Usos have to win another non-title match because OMG THEY BEAT THE CHAMPS again. That's the formula.

[Savio]

There should just be a JBL, etc directory.

[CSL]

Lesnar on last. Taker's gonna show up innit bossssss

[RVDmark]

Did they just say that "beyond the mat" is on WWE network? I thought Vince hated that documentary.

[Lock Jaw]

Pretty obvious that Dean Ambrose comes out to "help" and costs Reigns the match

[#1-norm-fan]

Still don't get this Outlaws title run.

I thought it was just to transition the titles between two face tag teams at first.

Now it seems like a legit run. They are the most over tag team in the company and they can still go. Why not?

[Lock Jaw]

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[Jura]

Did they just say that "beyond the mat" is on WWE network? I thought Vince hated that documentary.

I think they said "Beyond The Ring"

[BigCrippyZ]

Did they just say that "beyond the mat" is on WWE network? I thought Vince hated that documentary.

It's "Beyond The Ring". WWE Network's Live streaming show of their own DVD documentaries.

[Poit]

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That was fast.

[RVDmark]

Ah thanks.

[FourFifty]

They should have a Meng/Haku only page for the network.

[Lock Jaw]

WHO WILL CARRY HIS CHAIR FOR HIM

[Lock Jaw]

WHO BROUGHT HIS CHAIR OUT?!

[Lock Jaw]

I bet it was Dean Ambrose

[ClockShot]

Glimpse of the future right here.

[Lock Jaw]

Or a ghost

[Corndad]

Just spent the commercial watching 1998 World War 3. Awesome lol

[FourFifty]

I don't like the fact that either guy has to lose this match. Roman is the second coming of Cena, and Bray could be as creepy as The Undertaker. A loss for either guy right now isn't cool.

[FourFifty]

Fuck these fans. You do NOT shit on Bray!

[Savio]

do they censor out benoit as HHH?

[Dark One]

Really, a Husky Harris chant, still? This crowd is awful, and not just in the "WHY ISN'T THIS DANIEL BRYAN FOR TWO HOURS?" way.

[Savio]

Fuck every fan that thinks they are cool for chanting husky harris

[Lock Jaw]

Roman is the second coming of Cena

.... Settle down there, buddy.

[RVDmark]

Chicago crowd will sort it out.

[Savio]

not interested in this match for some reason

[Hanso Amore]

Seriously, any of the wait and see people want to admit how wrong they were with Bryan?

It was all building to a hhh match. The biggest star in the company had to earn a match with a retired exec

[Shadrick]

did i miss lesnar?

[FourFifty]

did i miss lesnar?
Maybe

[Heisenberg]

I fear they may chant "IRS Sperm" clap clap, clap clap clap

[FourFifty]

Nah, you didn't.

[ClockShot]

I was expecting a whole lot more from this match.

[Droford]

Chicago crowd will sort it out.

It'd going to be 3 hours of CM Punk chants

[Shadrick]

Reigns Lesnar at Mania wooooo

[Shadrick]

rassle rassle rassle baby wooooo

[#1-norm-fan]

And THIS is why they shouldn't have randomly thrown this match on Raw on no notice.

[Droford]

Reigns needs to cut his hair

[#1-norm-fan]

This needs a fishy ending. Badly. I really don't wanna see either of these guys job right now.

[RVDmark]

It'd going to be 3 hours of CM Punk chants

Chicago is a smart crowd, and no doubt there will be CM Punk chants, but they are usually pretty inventive.

[ClockShot]

Damn, Rollins went flying.

[Savio]

Brock please

[CSL]

Ambrose rocking his leather jacket

[FourFifty]

I can't see Roman being pissed at Dean for going after Bray... Shit went down, Dean stepped in.

[Fenix122]

Just noticed Ambrose isn't wearing his shield vest

[#1-norm-fan]

Ambrose stole Triple H's "I'm a badass" leather jacket.

[FourFifty]

So the show ends with Lesnar... Let's see what he's gonna do.

[Shadrick]

I don't like the fact that either guy has to lose this match. Roman is the second coming of Cena, and Bray could be as creepy as The Undertaker. A loss for either guy right now isn't cool.

:y:

[Savio]

I hope Taker has diarrhea right now and they need to change the storyline due to it

[#1-norm-fan]

I'm thinking Heyman says "Since Lesnar can't get a title shot, he'll go after something just as valuable... the streak."

And that's how it starts.

Or Taker just randomly comes out for no reason and a feud starts with no explanation. Also possible.

[RVDmark]

Has Bad News Brown been on tonight?

[Lock Jaw]

Pretty meh match between Reigns/Bray

[Dark One]

Looks like WWE used all their energy and effort on launching "THE NETWORK" and had shit-all left for their actual show. Let's hope the presumed Lesnar + Taker standoff is actually epic.

[FourFifty]

I'm afraid I have some Bad News.... He hasn't.

[parkmania]

No, and neither has Bad News Barrett.

[CSL]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/6989308bf764e1e2206971204a06215a/tumblr_mk7eelFTn61qbdn8ao1_500.jpg

[RVDmark]

No, and neither has Bad News Barrett.

Uh, yeah, that guy. :cool:

[Savio]

Hope he brings meth

[CSL]

Jesse Punkman

[ClockShot]

Wow. Somber pop for Lesnar.

[Droford]

Casket in the ring?

[el bobbo]

Poor Jesse Pinkman has to do RAW in Chicago. Better smoke some crystal first.

[Heisenberg]

Fucking minerals Marie! Jesse is hosting RAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lock Jaw]

Jesse on RAW next week!!! Maybe cook some meth with Heisentaker!

[RVDmark]

Heisenberg / Crystal Meth chants coming next week.

[Crimson]

Pinkman will be on but he won't be able to say BITCH

[FourFifty]

"It's not for a buffet, I'll tell you that."
Will JR please stop feeding JBL lines.

[Lock Jaw]

Pinkman will be on but he won't be able to say BITCH

Fans will chant it for him

[Crimson]

This crowd sucks

[Hanso Amore]

This crowd sucks

You suck faggot

[Crimson]

You suck faggot

Relax homo

[RVDmark]

So he doesn't get a title shot, but he can choose anyone he wants. So why can he not just choose the champion?

[Heisenberg]

Called it

[FourFifty]

This is how I should have felt when Real American stated to play.

[ClockShot]

Soooooooooooo. We ain't getting Batista vs. Lesnar?

[#1-norm-fan]

Goddammit, I see it coming from a mile away and it still gives me goosebumps. TAKER!!!!

[Poit]

*gong*

[Droford]

The undertaker is brought to you by just for men beard coloring

[parkmania]

Is Taker going to get a sponsorship from Just for Men beard color?

[Lock Jaw]

IT'S SANTA CLAUS!!!!

[RVDmark]

*bong* RVD walks out.

[Corndad]

Taker with the Beard of Corporate Ministry Fame Taker. Nice.

[parkmania]

The undertaker is brought to you by just for men beard coloring

Is Taker going to get a sponsorship from Just for Men beard color?

Dammit! Got me by a few seconds!

[Savio]

Still time for naomi to come have a match?

[ClockShot]

Nice neck tattoo (again), Deadman.

[rockman725]

Here's your Wrestlemania XXX ending:


Batista over Orton to become the New WWE Champion

Daniel Bryan over Triple H to become an A+ Player & gives the crowd a huge pop after shitting on Batista winning.

In the Main Event, just as Lesnar is about to end the streak, Batista comes out & costs Lesnar the match. Undertaker wins, keeps his streak and sets up Batista vs. Lesnar at Extreme Rules for the title.

Thank you & Good night!

[Heisenberg]

Undertaker looks like a LVL 55. Death Knight


Nothing wrong with that

[Tazz Dan]

Here's your Wrestlemania XXX ending:


Batista over Orton to become the New WWE Champion

Daniel Bryan over Triple H to become an A+ Player & gives the crowd a huge pop after shitting on Batista winning.

In the Main Event, just as Lesnar is about to end the streak, Batista comes out & costs Lesnar the match. Undertaker wins, keeps his streak and sets up Batista vs. Lesnar at Extreme Rules for the title.

Thank you & Good night!

No, thank YOU.

[parkmania]

Waiting for Taker to draw a knife and sign in his own blood.

[Droford]

Pen stabbing is the new streak

[Heisenberg]

Chokeslam!!!!!?!!!!

[Tazz Dan]

I watched all of raw except the last 15 minutes as I had an appointment at the hospital. Pissed I missed Taker. Good thing I DVR'd it.

[Crimson]

Ooooo nice chokeslam

[Savio]

Fuck this match

[Dark One]

Well, at least we ended strong.

[#1-norm-fan]

HAHA! Holy shit chants!

[Corndad]

I thought he was gonna do the Kane thing LOL

[Droford]

And now to the post show brother

[ClockShot]

'Taker wins again at WrestleMania?

[Lock Jaw]

I don't think that counts as a legally binding signature

[FourFifty]

That's how I should have felt when Hogan came out. My childhood came alive in an instant as I was excited for a man who is well past his prime, clinging to the belief that he's still atop his game.

[Droford]

Alex Riley is back!

[CSL]

glorious

[parkmania]

A-Ry is back on the panel now that Raw is off the air.

[Heisenberg]

I've watched the ending 3 times, those holy shit chants were in sync with his taunt

Can't stop laughing

He's sticking his tongue out and ppl are chanting that shit

The way he looked at the sign like wtf sign?

[CSL]

needs to get in the gym and on the vitamins quick time tho, never seen him close to that small before

[#1-norm-fan]

Good idea keeping Alex Riley off of the actual show.

[parkmania]

So, point of order - are we supposed to talk about the post-show in the Raw thread?

[Droford]

I'm talking about it

[#1-norm-fan]

lol Ric Flair. "Is there another sport alive right now!?"

No, Ric. There isn't.

[Hanso Amore]

That ending was great. The booking leading into that match signing was amazing.

Yet the WWE gives the Universe not what it wants.

[RVDmark]

A-Ry definitely wouldn't be good enough for Backlash then.

[Droford]

Hey man should be going berserk his meal ticket is injured

Lol the pen is still stuck in his hand

[CSL]

That's how I should have felt when Hogan came out. My childhood came alive in an instant as I was excited for a man who is well past his prime, clinging to the belief that he's still atop his game.

the consistency of how often you are completely off the mark is almost commendable. Nobody on Earth, especially Taker, is clinging to any kind of belief that he is still "atop his game"

[dronepool]

Black Ranger haha

[Droford]

Dolph and Xavier woods interview..

Can't hear a word Dolph said

[Fenix122]

Xavier Woods jacket....amazing

[#1-norm-fan]

Hmm. Seeing Lesnar getting helped on the post-show makes me wonder...

Are these live post-shows gonna spell the end of post-Raw dark matches? It would be weird having these guys work a post show from the arena while there's another match going on in the background.

[Droford]

Hmm. Seeing Lesnar getting helped on the post-show makes me wonder...

Are these live post-shows gonna spell the end of post-Raw dark matches? It would be weird having these guys work a post show from the arena while there's another match going on in the background.
They showed the Superstars match during the preshow.

[parkmania]

Hmm. Seeing Lesnar getting helped on the post-show makes me wonder...

Are these live post-shows gonna spell the end of post-Raw dark matches? It would be weird having these guys work a post show from the arena while there's another match going on in the background.

Probably the end of it. Although you also have to wonder how the networks that air Superstars and Main Event feel about having their matches spoiled.

[SammyG]

Yo, do you know if 2 people can be logged into the same account on the WWE network at the same time? I wanna share this account with my friend.

[Droford]

Cena said he popped his knee during the single leg take down

[parkmania]

Yo, do you know if 2 people can be logged into the same account on the WWE network at the same time? I wanna share this account with my friend.

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Yes-Signs-Held-By-Fans.gif

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Since it seems HHH/Bryan is locked in and a title match stipulation seems very unlikely, at this point the best case scenario to save the WM main event from the horrendous Batista/Orton would be to have Punk return in Chicago, drop a pipe bomb about how Batista and Orton suck, and work his way into the main event somehow.

Probably won't happen, but still a WM main event is probably the only way Punk would consider returning at this point in time.</font>

[Evil Vito]

double posted for some reason

[Droford]

Lol, so much for the concept of backstage interviews

[el bobbo]

So, when Batista does his promo on Smackdown will they pipe in cheers for him or run with #Bootista?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Cena fears Freight Train sign one of the top higlights tonight.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

anybody know why Alex Riley was booted off the show after being in the pre-show? lol

[#1-norm-fan]

Because he's an embarrassment.

[#1-norm-fan]

They showed the Superstars match during the preshow.

That's WAY different. That's a televised match anyway between semi-jobbers. I'm talking Raw dark matches that are never televised and include major stars in matches that are meant to send the crowd home happy while not effecting storylines.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

superstars is on tv still?

[glanville6]

So so so so pissed if its Bryan vs. HHH is at Wrestlemania and Daniel Bryan. 95 % because Daniel Bryan isn't in the title match and 5% because its a terrible title match without him.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

HHH Vs. Daniel will probably have some sort of gimmick where he gets a title match in the future with no interference allowed.

[Droford]

superstars is on tv still?
Thursdays at 8pm on the network before NXT.

[Droford]

I keep seeing dislocated knee for Cena, which is 6-8 weeks recovery time, as long as nothing broke, so Super Cena should be able to go at WM. I still immediately think ACL anytime you hear knee and swelling but maybe they dodged a bullet

[#1-norm-fan]

superstars is on tv still?

Not in the U.S. But yes.

[The Rogerer]

Daniel Bryan vs HaHaHa

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

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[Innovator]

What does Jesse think of Triple H and the Authority?

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[Emperor Smeat]

Big E vs Cesaro match was good. Ouch at that Neutralizer.

Probably the best for Cena is to take a real break after Mania and not rush back like every other time. Assuming it doesn't heal well, quickly going back to the Shield vs Wyatts feud would be a great Plan B option for Mania.

The setup for this year's streak challenge was random but really interested in how they handle the actual match. Taker barely recovered in time the last time it was a physical style and using Lesnar would be a waste if its too methodical.

[#1-norm-fan]

I don't see why they didn't just have Heyman say "Lesnar doesn't just accept less than making history. So if you wanna keep him out of the title match, he'll take that other coveted prize that has so much sentimental and monetary value to the WWE. The streak."

I don't see why Taker would be the one pushing for the match.

[Droford]

He still hates Paul Heyman over last year

[Mr. Nerfect]

Taker needs to know if he can beat the baddest man on the planet. He needs to stand up for the company he helped build -- one that Lesnar and Heyman want to eat the fruit of without putting in nearly the same effort that Taker perceives himself to have put in over the years.

[Lock Jaw]

I don't see why they didn't just have Heyman say "Lesnar doesn't just accept less than making history. So if you wanna keep him out of the title match, he'll take that other coveted prize that has so much sentimental and monetary value to the WWE. The streak."

I don't see why Taker would be the one pushing for the match.

He can say that now... if he said it before Taker came out, it would have just been like "Ok, now here is Taker to answer the challenge".

With Taker just coming out like that it is a "surprise" and an "OH BOY!" moment.

[Innovator]

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3.5 YEARS IN THE MAKING

[Mr. Nerfect]

Vince doesn't like Christian, what chance does he have?

Daniel Bryan has been white hot for 9 months and still hasn't had a fair shot. Has Christian ever been white hot (outside these forums)?

Christian was white-hot in 2005. He really caught on. I find it kind of frustrating that Christian is back in the WWE, but he's hardly been allowed to do any of the stuff that made him fucking awesome. It is actually eerie how little face Christian ever gets to speak. If you were unfamiliar with Christian, you'd be pretty certain that he was one of those guys who couldn't talk. That he can be one of the funniest and most entertaining characters the WWE has would be such a shocking revelation.

In the ring, the guy is nigh brilliant. For some fucking reason, for a while he was a guy with his smaller-than-most-stars frame doing a Spear. I don't know whose decision it was to go that route with him. But for the most part he has great matches. It's that they usually lack a story that lets his direction down.

I've actually been uncomfortable hearing JBL on commentary rip into Christian's appearance. It just seems unnecessary. JBL should be a guy that is putting Christian over as a guy who is a survivor from his era. He's a guy that everyone said was too small to make it, and then had to watch as he's won twenty championships in the WWE, two of them World Heavyweight Championships and see him outlast everyone single one of his critics. That's a Christian that has value to the upper mid-card/main event scene of the company.

Vince apparently has a thing against Christian. The two have worked together on the air and Vince has kept the guy employeed for as long as he's wanted to be employed. Hell, Christian left the WWE in 2006 and Vince let him come back in 2009 and he's been there since. He's even had two World Title reigns and got two runs with the ECW Title when it was a brand too. So it's not the sort of heat that will prevent Christian from contributing to the company as long as he wants to. But it just seems like the WWE wants to keep all the tools from him, besides his ring skills, that will allow him to actually really connect with people and make people want to buy the yearly Christian t-shirt.

Last year, I was over the moon when Christian earned a World Heavyweight Title shot against Alberto Del Rio at SummerSlam. But it didn't seem right. Rob Van Dam was way more over and was fresh off returning too. Wouldn't Del Rio vs. RVD had made more sense? I'm not complaining Christian got an opportunity, but it just seemed so random. I really think that Christian might be the most weirdly used talent in WWE. It's like they want to say "Fuck yeah, look, we've given you Christian. He's a big star," but then they want to constantly remind you that he's not a big star. It's honestly like an abusive relationship where they WWE says they love Christian, and they occasionally give him gifts, but they cheat on him with his best friend constantly. It's just fucking weird.

More and more I'm starting to see Christian get the blame for this too, and that kind of frustrates me, because whenever the guy is given an opportunity, he runs with it. The guy never has a bad match and never does a bad job on the mic. In fact, he always does a good job. He was the only guy who got to cut a pre-match promo before the Elimination Chamber, which is good; then he got to pin Sheamus after a crazy spot. Also good. But it's like the WWE wants to use those good things against him by saying "Well, we gave you a chance to draw, but you didn't." But then they want to keep giving Christian more opportunities.

It wouldn't surprise me if Vince McMahon liked sitting opposite Christian and just staring at him for hours, not knowing what to think of the guy. The WWE almost seems to have this weird obsession with Christian. An obsession to have him just...there.

The idea of Christian becoming a Paul Heyman Guy is actually a really fucking good one. Christian is desperate at this stage of his career. It wouldn't be a reach to imagine Christian selling out to Paul Heyman to get himself an opportunity. Christian can talk on his own, but he doesn't, so Heyman can do that. It might get Christian some lines on the side. He can get smug, but he can also keep his current serious shtick. Heyman might also "re-brand" Christian. I just find it odd that Christian has never changed his ring name. The idea of having a WWE Champion named "Christian" has just always seemed odd. Sheamus also has that, I guess, but there's something to Sheamus just being Sheamus. Christian could really use new theme music and new attire, but an aesthetic fix is only going to work if he gets some sort of direction about him.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I'm excited that we seem to be heading for a Real Americans split. The split for The Prime Time Players and Tons of Funk haven't gone well, but Cesaro and Jack Swagger are on a different level. I'd like to see it over the Intercontinental Title, but if they do a Money in the Bank Ladder Match (I know the PPV is still around, but I can see them doing one here), then Cesaro and Swagger being in that would make sense.

[Mr. Nerfect]

You'd think if they wanted Cesaro to be the IC Champion, they'd have had him win the title on RAW and have the seeds of jealousy planted. But I guess it could still happen.

[Mr. Nerfect]

It'd certainly be a hot way to open RAW in Chicago.

[Droford]

Lost in Everything that happened last night, it dawned on me they didn't mention Viscera.

[Lock Jaw]

Couldn't have that sort of negativity on WWE Network day.

[Droford]

They could have made a video for black history month and used him..