Why do they carry the briefcase with them? [Archive]

Rammsteinmad

07-26-2010, 12:31 PM

I mean, to hang it from the rafters makes sense, but once someone wins a MITB briefcase, why carry it around everywhere?

The commentators mention it as the MITB briefcase that has a contract in it. Why not just take the contract out and put it away somewhere safe?

Jus saying... carrying a briefcase everywhere (in kayfabe) looks annoying.

Xero

07-26-2010, 12:34 PM

It's a good prop for them to have.

Though, has the briefcase ever been opened? Maybe there's no contract in it and the case itself is the contract.

:shifty:

Haze

07-26-2010, 12:35 PM

Rammsteinmad

07-26-2010, 12:37 PM

But surely he could have just taken the contract out and put it in his pocket/held onto it/stuffed it in his tights etc.

VSG

07-26-2010, 12:37 PM

Prince Albert and before him I.R.S also carried briefcases. This is just a mimic.

Schlomey

07-26-2010, 12:39 PM

i agree with xero. It's a good prop especially for a heel.

Xero

07-26-2010, 12:40 PM

Why do they carry their belts around? Seems silly to drag them out to the arena unless it's a title match.

whiteyford

07-26-2010, 12:49 PM

I just always assumed it looked better than waving a piece of paper at someone.

Schlomey

07-26-2010, 12:49 PM

and it helps the effect of the gimmick and helps the PPV concept get over as something very valuable.

Maluco

07-26-2010, 12:51 PM

I have always thought about it like a trophy. It is a bit like a title and carrying the briefcase around is like carrying the trophy around to remind everyone of what you accomplished.

I think it also adds to the excitement of the cashing in moment. The fans have their eyes on it and they pop big time when it is given over to the ref.

Snowden

07-26-2010, 12:52 PM

Rammsteinmad

07-26-2010, 12:52 PM

Ok, maybe I should have done this thread differently and asked, what would you guys do? As I said, I'd just take the contract and sell the briefcase or something... maybe give it away at X-Mas or something.

Xero

07-26-2010, 12:53 PM

They need to start filming vignettes with Miz carrying it around with him. At air ports, in malls, in restaurants, etc. At the end of every one they pan to see what he's looking at and it's Sheamus. Basically turn him into an obsessed stalker.

It could get to the point where once Sheamus loses the title he's so obsessed with Sheamus that he feuds with him instead of worrying about cashing in.

Schlomey

07-26-2010, 12:54 PM

i totally agree with that.

MIZ CAM!

itsmeJD

07-26-2010, 12:57 PM

They need to start filming vignettes with Miz carrying it around with him. At air ports, in malls, in restaurants, etc. At the end of every one they pan to see what he's looking at and it's Sheamus. Basically turn him into an obsessed stalker.

It could get to the point where once Sheamus loses the title he's so obsessed with Sheamus that he feuds with him instead of worrying about cashing in.

Absolutely this. Fuckin incredible idea.

Xero

07-26-2010, 12:58 PM

Ok, maybe I should have done this thread differently and asked, what would you guys do? As I said, I'd just take the contract and sell the briefcase or something... maybe give it away at X-Mas or something.
Honestly, I'd carry around the briefcase. If nothing else it acts as a trophy and a weapon.

I'd take the contract out, though, in case the briefcase gets stolen.

VSG

07-26-2010, 01:11 PM

They need to start filming vignettes with Miz carrying it around with him. At air ports, in malls, in restaurants, etc. At the end of every one they pan to see what he's looking at and it's Sheamus. Basically turn him into an obsessed stalker.

It could get to the point where once Sheamus loses the title he's so obsessed with Sheamus that he feuds with him instead of worrying about cashing in.

Make Miz famous, Sheamus.

Majunior

07-26-2010, 01:12 PM

The briefcase is a great visual. Keeps the contract safe, works as a weapon, the item itself is a huge reminder of what the bearer accomplished.

To be honest, it reminds me of Owen carrying around his Slammy Awards. Or -- as mentioned -- anyone who has ever walked around with/worn their belt when they weren't headed to the ring for a title match.

Aguakate

07-26-2010, 01:59 PM

EASY. Inside the briefcase is the contract...and if they just carried the contract itself, or inside a folder, it would get ruined...so inside the briefcase, it's safe...

...Who knows, though? Maybe inside the briefcase, is another smaller briefcase...that contains an even smaller briefcase.

Kane Knight

07-26-2010, 02:16 PM

Ok, maybe I should have done this thread differently and asked, what would you guys do? As I said, I'd just take the contract and sell the briefcase or something... maybe give it away at X-Mas or something.

I'd fill it with bricks, hit the champ with it, and pull the contract out from my pocket.

Aguakate

07-26-2010, 02:22 PM

All wrestlers who wrestle for Titles, esentially, for kayfabe purposes, have "signed" contracts to compete for the respective belts...

...it would be funny if every wrestler who had a title shot at the next PPV, for ANY title (Tag Team, WHC, WWE Championship, etc) would walk around with briefcases, waiting for the PPV to come around.

PS: It would suck if IRS found out that, throughout all the time walked around with that briefcase, there was a WWF Championship contract in it, and he never bothered to look.

Haze

07-26-2010, 02:34 PM

...it would be funny if every wrestler who had a title shot at the next PPV, for ANY title (Tag Team, WHC, WWE Championship, etc) would walk around with briefcases, waiting for the PPV to come around.

I fail to see the humor.

Aguakate

07-26-2010, 02:36 PM

I fail to see the humor.

U fail at a lot of things...

...seeing the humor here is just one of em.

whiteyford

07-26-2010, 03:01 PM

I'd fill it with bricks, hit the champ with it, and pull the contract out from my pocket.

Thats how the Miz should cash in:y:

Kane Knight

07-26-2010, 03:20 PM

All wrestlers who wrestle for Titles, esentially, for kayfabe purposes, have "signed" contracts to compete for the respective belts...

Which are, in KAYFABE, generally not needed on a moment's notice. Outside of the MitB shot, few (if any) contracts are cashed in on a moment's notice anywhere, any time.

Within that context, it makes sense.

Also, few title shots are won in this sense. The big exception is the title shot at Mania one wins for being the last man standing in the Rumble, and that's still a fixed instance at a fixed time.

The briefcase makes sense as a status symbol in this instance, a reminder that "I've got a golden ticket," so to speak.

Brigstocke

07-26-2010, 03:36 PM

I'd love this to be built into an angle.

You have to 'have the briefcase with you' in order to cash it in. Would be epic if the champion at some point wasn't due to appear on a particular RAW so Miz left the briefcase back at the hotel.

The champion comes in as a surprise and gets 'dismantled' by somebody unexpectedly. Miz runs out to cash in/claim the title then realises his faux pas.

Schlomey

07-26-2010, 03:37 PM

that is kinda how it is brigstocke. Every time the MITB has been cashed in you always see the guy hand it to the ref on the spot...

DAMN iNATOR

07-26-2010, 03:37 PM

It's a good prop for them to have.

Though, has the briefcase ever been opened? Maybe there's no contract in it and the case itself is the contract.

:shifty:

No, it never has been, and there's really no reason for them to. They've made it clear over the years that it contains a contract, and thus most people just assume the contract is contained inside, although it's entirely possible the briefcase itself could be the 'contract', and none of us would be any the wiser.

itsmeJD

07-26-2010, 03:40 PM

I think Imma go with they carry the briefcase with them because Vince told em to. Final answer...

Xero

07-26-2010, 03:49 PM

I'm sorry, the correct answer was potato salad. Potato salad.

itsmeJD

07-26-2010, 03:52 PM

Damn it! I know I shouldn't have asked the audience....potato salad was actually my second guess. Oh well, guess we can end this conversation now that you've ruined it for everyone still playing :-)

Y2Ant

07-26-2010, 04:18 PM

The briefcase is really filled with shredded newspaper, like Lionel Hutz's. :shifty:

jskinnyg

07-26-2010, 05:45 PM

They need to start filming vignettes with Miz carrying it around with him. At air ports, in malls, in restaurants, etc. At the end of every one they pan to see what he's looking at and it's Sheamus. Basically turn him into an obsessed stalker.

It could get to the point where once Sheamus loses the title he's so obsessed with Sheamus that he feuds with him instead of worrying about cashing in.

I totally agree.. As as The Schlome pointed out... MIZ CAM! That would be sweet!

rated rjo

07-26-2010, 05:49 PM

Exhibit A

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Exhibit B

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rated rjo

07-26-2010, 05:50 PM

And of course.... Exhibit C
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Thats why.

Providence Peep

07-26-2010, 05:52 PM

I wish I had money in the bank..... then I could go buy a briefcase :y:

blak23

07-26-2010, 06:03 PM

It's a good prop for them to have.

Though, has the briefcase ever been opened? Maybe there's no contract in it and the case itself is the contract.

:shifty:

rvd said it's an empty case he used it as a carry on for planes

Xero

07-26-2010, 06:10 PM

LOL nice.

rated rjo

07-26-2010, 06:12 PM

rvd said it's an empty case he used it as a carry on for planes

yeah.... a carry on....:drool:

Sixx

07-26-2010, 07:07 PM

But surely he could have just taken the contract out and put it in his pocket/held onto it/stuffed it in his tights etc.

I don't think anyone would accept a contract taken out of a guy's tights.

Providence Peep

07-26-2010, 07:47 PM

...it would be funny if every wrestler who had a title shot at the next PPV, for ANY title (Tag Team, WHC, WWE Championship, etc) would walk around with briefcases, waiting for the PPV to come around.

Oh yeah dude, that'd pretty fucking hysterical :nono:

snakeskin

07-27-2010, 02:17 AM

I mean, to hang it from the rafters makes sense, but once someone wins a MITB briefcase, why carry it around everywhere?

The commentators mention it as the MITB briefcase that has a contract in it. Why not just take the contract out and put it away somewhere safe?

Jus saying... carrying a briefcase everywhere (in kayfabe) looks annoying.

I highly doubt their is even a contract inside
the briefcase, this has to be the funniest post ever.

I mean seriously, It's not like no one else is going to steal
this "contract" now are they..

snakeskin

07-27-2010, 02:19 AM

Ok, maybe I should have done this thread differently and asked, what would you guys do? As I said, I'd just take the contract and sell the briefcase or something... maybe give it away at X-Mas or something.

Are you being fucking serious haha..

Rammsteinmad

07-27-2010, 10:53 AM

I highly doubt their is even a contract inside
the briefcase, this has to be the funniest post ever.

I mean seriously, It's not like no one else is going to steal
this "contract" now are they..

Trying to understand this post is like trying to find a good Khali match.

Haze

07-27-2010, 12:10 PM

I highly doubt their is even a contract inside
the briefcase, this has to be the funniest post ever.

I mean seriously, It's not like no one else is going to steal
this "contract" now are they..

:wtf:

jskinnyg

07-27-2010, 03:20 PM

Trying to understand this post is like trying to find a good Khali match.

No doubt...:nono::nono:

Mooияakeя™

07-27-2010, 09:35 PM

SlickyTrickyDamon

07-28-2010, 12:43 AM

One time they should have a gimmick about the empty case. Maybe a heel cashes in and loses, but when its opened they show that there wasn't a contract in it. So, he claims that since the case was empty that he gets another shot.

Theo Dious

07-29-2010, 11:38 PM

One time they should have a gimmick about the empty case. Maybe a heel cashes in and loses, but when its opened they show that there wasn't a contract in it. So, he claims that since the case was empty that he gets another shot.

Is the match therefore declared burritotastic?

Stickman

07-29-2010, 11:40 PM

I'd probably give it to my attorney for safe keepings and he can ensure my rights are protected.

Fox

07-30-2010, 03:15 AM

"Oh, look, it's right here on the briefcase: Samsonite. I was WAY off!"

DAMN iNATOR

07-30-2010, 03:49 AM

I highly doubt their is even a contract inside
the briefcase, this has to be the funniest post ever.

I mean seriously, It's not like no one else is going to steal
this "contract" now are they..

There isn't a contract in there, but ya know what is?

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_S9EhabhtZ7Y/S8kc1RBk3sI/AAAAAAAAAAg/fKgX8QporVk/s1600-R/taco.png
and it's all for you...lucky, lucky, you. :drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool::drool: