John Cenas WWE Fast Lane: the Game/the PPV/the Thread

[Fenix122]

<font color=goldenrod>Having a historically bad Tipster's night</font>

Same here...just awful.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

That's a very specific number STD. Why that long?

I think I said 3 years before. Doubling it.

[Corndad]

<font color=goldenrod>Having a historically bad Tipster's night</font>

Ditto.

[Poit]

<font color=goldenrod>Having a historically bad Tipster's night</font>

Same here...just awful.

The three of us are currently in a three-way tie with 75 points.

[Emperor Smeat]

Shouldn't JBL be making fun of Cena right now?

He did it with everyone else who lost to Rusev with the whole disgrace America shtick.

[Droford]

Figured Sheamus would show up for sure

[Dark One]

Beating John Cena with a single event of manager interference and a low blow is like Diesel beating Bob Backlund in 6 seconds.

[Droford]

You passed out
You passed out

[Poit]

Ditto.

You currently have a resounding 150 points.

[KIRA]

I think I said 3 years before. Doubling it.

They were gold on the RAW where DB made his WM challenge last year

[Droford]

20 minutes max for Bryan/Reigns lol

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

I think my tipsters is going alright so far

[KIRA]

I 'm not sure I wanna see this match I think the result will just upset me.

[Poit]

I think my tipsters is going alright so far

You are currently in second place with 425 points.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

That counts as Submission right? The hot announcer said so.

[Corndad]

You currently have a resounding 150 points.

I thought for sure the Barrett Walk out was definitely happening and just as it was. NOPE.

[RVDmark]

So when Reigns wins clean, what are we doing? Rioting, or just moaning on the internet?

[Corndad]

For the record I hope Bryan faces Ziggler at Mania and tears the house down. Let WWE Sink it's own ship with Roman and don't be saved by the crowds this year.

[Jura]

Donald Bryan vs Ronald Reigns

[RawRocks]

why do i get the sense this wont end like I think it will.. Seth Rollins interference?

[Droford]

So when Reigns wins clean, what are we doing? Rioting, or just moaning on the internet?

Reigns might win but not tonight

[RVDmark]

Could the announce team please stand up. *and fuck off*

[KIRA]

Bryan go out there and make Reigns look like the god I need him to be -Vince

[RawRocks]

If Roman Reigns is Superman then I am a mega porn star.

[Dark One]

One of Cole's greatest calls of all time:

"And Reigns is like really? You've got to be kidding me!"

[RawRocks]

what a fucking match!

[Corndad]

By FAR Roman's best singles match. Bryan is doing exactly what Vince needs for Reigns.

[DaveWadding]

Great match.

[RawRocks]

Now thats a match!

[Dark One]

I think they're going with the Royal Rumble strategy again.

They're pissing everyone off early in the hopes they'll get tired out by the time Roman Reigns wins at 10:55 again.

[GD]

lol Roman wins :)

[Emperor Smeat]

That was pretty a good match.

[Volare]

Not too bad at all.

[Lock Jaw]

That was a pretty great match.

Curious where Daniel Bryan goes from here. Personally I would like to see him become a bit "unhinged" again. Bent on proving that he is the best. Give him that "edge" to his character again that he had when he was getting over post (and at the breakup of) Hell-No.

Either way, I think Roman has a built in program here still with Bryan for after Mania.

[Dark One]

What the fuck is the WWE Network birthday marathon? IT'S ON 24/7 ALREADY.

[Emperor Smeat]

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[Droford]

That was a pretty great match.

Curious where Daniel Bryan goes from here. Personally I would like to see him become a bit "unhinged" again. Bent on proving that he is the best. Give him that "edge" to his character again that he had when he was getting over post (and at the breakup of) Hell-No.

Either way, I think Roman has a built in program here still with Bryan for after Mania.

Convinced that Brock wins, Rollins cashes in and loses and then Brock doesn't show up again til Summerslam to defend the belt against Daniel Bryan.

[Corndad]

That was a pretty great match.

Curious where Daniel Bryan goes from here. Personally I would like to see him become a bit "unhinged" again. Bent on proving that he is the best. Give him that "edge" to his character again that he had when he was getting over post (and at the breakup of) Hell-No.

Either way, I think Roman has a built in program here still with Bryan for after Mania.

I love that idea for Bryan. That would also fit the whole Face vs Face Ziggler/Bryan Match at Mania if they go that route. Who's the best in ring? Neither needs to turn heel. Just have each go out every Raw/SD till then and try to out do each other. Simple really.

[Jordan]

I really loved that main event, great storytelling and hard hitting. It's good to see things evolving.

[Jordan]

I'm surprised they have such good chemistry.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Great main event first off. Reigns looked great and they've actually gotten me intrigued in the Reigns/Lesnar match now.

I don't see there being too much for Bryan to do at Mania though. Sheamus or Ziggler would seem to be his likely opponents. Either would make for a great match of course but I'm not sure it would matter much in the long run.

I've accepted at this point that Bryan will never have a lengthy run with the title. His chance to do it was last year and unfortunately it got derailed to injury. WWE is well aware that the fans love him and they know they can plug him into a title program at any time to get the fans into it, but I'm certain Vince has settled that Bryan works much better as a guy chasing the belt than a guy holding it.</font>

[Droford]

Daniel Bryan can win the Ultimate Warrior Memorial Wrestlemania Squash Match Vs Heath Slater

[Fignuts]

Bryan has good chemistry with everyone.

[Jazzy Foot]

Good main event. Possibly the right result there didn't seem to be the heat that accompanied the Royal Rumble.

Interested to see what happens with Bryan now as I can't assume he's out of the title picture completely i.e. he may well come back into it post-Wrestle Mania.


Disappointed with the Triple H v Sting segment. Expected Sting to talk and for him to shed some light as to "why he's here" plus place a stipulation on the match i.e. control of WWE?

Are we expected to assume if Bray Wyatt beats Undertaker, Taker is expected to retire?

If so, do you think that will close the show?

[KIRA]

Surprised how well Bryan and Roman work. At this point I can't imagine anyone Bryan can't make look phenomenal. That said I still hate that fact that the main roster limits movesets reducing db to a kick machine and while the match was good I still hope our Lord and Savior the 1 in 21 and 1 BROCK LESNAR stomps Roman into the ground

[Droford]

It'd be funny if Lesnar ends the Wm streak of Reigns and provided Rollins beats Orton, he beats Rollins too on a cash in. It'd just leave Ambrose

[Lock Jaw]

I want the main event on next year's Wrestlemania to somehow be Reigns vs. Rollins vs. Ambrose.

Not gonna happen though.... no part timers in it so it can't be the main event....

[Droford]

The Re Destruction of the Shield

[Jazzy Foot]

Surprised how well Bryan and Roman work. At this point I can't imagine anyone Bryan can't make look phenomenal. That said I still hate that fact that the main roster limits movesets reducing db to a kick machine and while the match was good I still hope our Lord and Savior the 1 in 21 and 1 BROCK LESNAR stomps Roman into the ground

I think I said this in a previous post that I wish/hope that a Reigns and Bryan rivalry will build up overtime and maybe be a main event at a future Wrestle Mania akin to the Rock v Austin rivalry.

I feel that's what's really been lacking in recent years a great rivalry we can tune into week in, week out. Rock v Cena wasn't quite on that level given Rock's sporadic appearances, Cena and Punk never felt that way either.

[Emperor Smeat]

<font color=goldenrod> I don't see there being too much for Bryan to do at Mania though. Sheamus or Ziggler would seem to be his likely opponents. Either would make for a great match of course but I'm not sure it would matter much in the long run.

I've accepted at this point that Bryan will never have a lengthy run with the title. His chance to do it was last year and unfortunately it got derailed to injury. WWE is well aware that the fans love him and they know they can plug him into a title program at any time to get the fans into it, but I'm certain Vince has settled that Bryan works much better as a guy chasing the belt than a guy holding it.</font>

If I had to guess, its probably vs Sheamus or in the Battle Royale at this point for Bryan. Ziggler-Bryan would be great but more likely Ziggler and Ryback finish their business with the Authority at Mania (Kane and Big Show). Big Show and Kane have been built up way too much these past few months to just be thrown away into the Battle Royale.

Vince supposedly doesn't see Bryan more than as just a work horse type wrestler like Ceasro was for a while or as someone who should be mainly in the upper mid card. Supposedly has similar views about Ambrose's limit being the upper mid card and not someone who can be a legit mega star (or a threat to Reigns stardom).

[Jazzy Foot]

If there is a retirement stipulation on the line then Wyatt v Taker could be the one to look out for.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

They going to make the Battle Royal a yearly thing? I figured they wouldn't since how bad the push for Cesaro went after winning it.

[BigCrippyZ]

Vince supposedly doesn't see Bryan more than as just a work horse type wrestler like Ceasro was for a while or as someone who should be mainly in the upper mid card. Supposedly has similar views about Ambrose's limit being the upper mid card and not someone who can be a legit mega star (or a threat to Reigns stardom).

If that's true, that's awful depressing and I guess I should probably stop watching. Bryan (despite his age) and ESPECIALLY guys like Ambrose (and Rollins) are the future of this business. Will they be the next Rock, Austin, Hogan? No. Absolutely not. However, not even Cena, Bret, Taker, HHH or HBK were on the same level as Rock, Austin or Hogan.

The fact that Vince supposedly doesn't see these guys as guys who can be legit mega stars (and yet Reigns can!) at this point is depressing as hell. This is the kind of ridiculousness that makes me hope for Vince's retirement even though I know it won't happen. He's so out of touch, even with casual fans at this point, it's depressing.

[BigCrippyZ]

They going to make the Battle Royal a yearly thing? I figured they wouldn't since how bad the push for Cesaro went after winning it.

Funny, I always felt the same way after MITB matches. After the first year or two it seemed to really lose it's magic for me. I wanted to see guys win and the matches were always solid and/or amazing but the subsequent push almost always felt weak and/or like it didn't really matter in the long run.

[screech]

They going to make the Battle Royal a yearly thing? I figured they wouldn't since how bad the push for Cesaro went after winning it.

I hope they do. Love battle royals. Maybe they will learn from the mishap last year?

[Droford]

It should be the Ultimate Warrior Memorial with a big Ultimate Warrior Statue

Then if no one dies a couple days after WM this year it can be the Macho Man Memorial next year

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Whatever Cesaro is a tag team champion!

Wee woo! wee woo! Wee woo!

[Jazzy Foot]

If that's true, that's awful depressing and I guess I should probably stop watching. Bryan (despite his age) and ESPECIALLY guys like Ambrose (and Rollins) are the future of this business. Will they be the next Rock, Austin, Hogan? No. Absolutely not. However, not even Cena, Bret, Taker, HHH or HBK were on the same level as Rock, Austin or Hogan.

The fact that Vince supposedly doesn't see these guys as guys who can be legit mega stars (and yet Reigns can!) at this point is depressing as hell. This is the kind of ridiculousness that makes me hope for Vince's retirement even though I know it won't happen. He's so out of touch, even with casual fans at this point, it's depressing.

Bryan already is"now" and they should push him for all its worth before age and injuries catch up with given that at seems wrestling careers seem to be much shorter now than before. Not that there should be any concern for Bryan heading into retirement any time soon.

I'm not sure where all these "Vince prefers big guys" rumours are coming from as if that were truly the case then Bryan would never have been given title pushes in the first place.

Also I think WWE are able to get away with "bad booking" in this day and age given that they have no real competition to be measured against and totally dominate the pro-wrestling business. "Back in the day" if you didn't like one show you could switch over to the other and vice-versa. TNA and ROH are no competition and therefore Vince et al don't need to worry about losing viewers and fans to rival promotion. Then put out whatever shit they like and you know fans will tune in. Heck they could have Kermit the Frog guest hosting Summer Slam with Rusev knocking out Undertaker with a hot dog and they know the fans will still come back for more.

[Jazzy Foot]

It should be the Ultimate Warrior Memorial with a big Ultimate Warrior Statue

Then if no one dies a couple days after WM this year it can be the Macho Man Memorial next year

The winner of the match should get to grope whichever Diva he chooses.

[Frank Drebin]

So is the crowd at WM going to shit all over the title match or just get totally behind Brock? If it's the latter, is that going to sit well with wwe brass?

[slik]

crowd will probably be pro-Brock to be honest

also will probably have "YES" and "Daniel Bryan" chants during the match

[Droford]

Everyone should get up and leave to beat traffic

I remember a decent number of people left ahead of Rock/Cena 2

[BigCrippyZ]

Bryan already is"now" and they should push him for all its worth before age and injuries catch up with given that at seems wrestling careers seem to be much shorter now than before. Not that there should be any concern for Bryan heading into retirement any time soon.

I'm not sure where all these "Vince prefers big guys" rumours are coming from as if that were truly the case then Bryan would never have been given title pushes in the first place.

Also I think WWE are able to get away with "bad booking" in this day and age given that they have no real competition to be measured against and totally dominate the pro-wrestling business. "Back in the day" if you didn't like one show you could switch over to the other and vice-versa. TNA and ROH are no competition and therefore Vince et al don't need to worry about losing viewers and fans to rival promotion. Then put out whatever shit they like and you know fans will tune in. Heck they could have Kermit the Frog guest hosting Summer Slam with Rusev knocking out Undertaker with a hot dog and they know the fans will still come back for more.

I agree. I meant Bryan (and I'll throw Ziggler in there) is the future, in the more short term in comparison to Cena. He'll likely be able to hang a few more years with the other future guys, Ambrose, Rollins, Wyatt (and yes, even Reigns).

[Frank Drebin]

Feel like the card this year is really going to underwhelm. I'm sure all the entrances and usual pageantry will be cool as usual, but looking for something to invest in and not finding anything much to my liking the way things are shaping up.

[BigCrippyZ]

So is the crowd at WM going to shit all over the title match or just get totally behind Brock? If it's the latter, is that going to sit well with wwe brass?

I think the crowd will most likely be pro-Lesnar. I don't think the match will be totally shit on UNLESS Reigns wins the title at WM. Also, I'm sure we will hear some chants for Daniel Bryan.

Sadly, I don't think it will sit well with WWE brass, or at least not with Vince. That being said, I think he's too stubborn and/or out of touch to care. In other words, even if the crowd shits on the match or chants throughout for Bryan or Lesnar, it won't likely actually affect the outcome of the match or future storylines.

[Jazzy Foot]

Feel like the card this year is really going to underwhelm. I'm sure all the entrances and usual pageantry will be cool as usual, but looking for something to invest in and not finding anything much to my liking the way things are shaping up.

Well I was convinced Bryan was going to play a part in the main event after all the furore concerning the Royal Rumble. Now that it looks like he won't be involved in the main-event (for the time being at least), the wind has been taken out of those sails.

I've been left unimpressed with the Triple H v Sting build up. To hype up the confrontation and not have Sting speak or at least Triple H accept the challenge right there in the ring, discuss a stipulation etc. again it feels as if WWE have failed to capitalise on the potential that has/had to be huge.


I seem set on the fact Bray Wyatt v Undertaker may well be THE match for Wrestle Mania. TPWW mentioned in an article it's most likely to go last/later in the night to accommodate both entrances and if there is to be the stipulation that Undertaker has to retire if he loses then like his match with HBK a few years back, wouldn't be surprised to see this one go last.

Just when you think WWE are going to make something truly spectacular, they spectacularly blow it.

[Jazzy Foot]

I think the crowd will most likely be pro-Lesnar. I don't think the match will be totally shit on UNLESS Reigns wins the title at WM. Also, I'm sure we will hear some chants for Daniel Bryan.

Sadly, I don't think it will sit well with WWE brass, or at least not with Vince. That being said, I think he's too stubborn and/or out of touch to care. In other words, even if the crowd shits on the match or chants throughout for Bryan or Lesnar, it won't likely actually affect the outcome of the match or future storylines.


Have we seen the last of Daniel Bryan with regards to the WWE title picture? For now at least?

It appears that way whether we like it or not.

Maybe this was WWE...Vince....trying the emphasize to us that Reigns is who they want to push and that we have to make do with it.

[Frank Drebin]

That's what it was. They let the fans know they heard them and gave them this match but that was as far as it's going. I don't see crowds hijacking shows like they did last year to force Bryan back in the main event. Call it YES fatigue.

[Frank Drebin]

I still don't care about sting/hhh. No idea why this is a thing since sting isn't talking.

[Lock Jaw]

Yeah... if they were going to do "silent dark Sting" they shouldn't have him have red on his coat.... and he might as well just have faced Undertaker.

Reason I was "excited" for a match with HHH over one with Undertaker was that Sting had evolved past the silent guy a loooong time ago and he is actually good on the mic.... and a feud against HHH would allow for some good back and forth on the mic.

[Jazzy Foot]

That's what it was. They let the fans know they heard them and gave them this match but that was as far as it's going. I don't see crowds hijacking shows like they did last year to force Bryan back in the main event. Call it YES fatigue.

Well given the fact the crowd didn't really jeer Reigns winning unless I misheard, I think the YES fatigue may well have set in already.

That's not to say he shouldn't be in the title picture again or in the near future. As I said I feel a Bryan and Reigns rivalry could be built into something really special akin to the great rivalries of the past.


On another note, if Lesnar is going to leave after Mania or thereabouts then WWE will be lacking a major heel (bar Rusev and the Authority) and I think Wyatt may occupy that void left by Lesnar assuming he beats Undertaker and is pushed into title contention.


I would personally be disappointed if Bray Wyatt hasn't held the WWE title at least once before the end of the year.....maybe HIAC or Night of Champions is the right place?

[Jazzy Foot]

Yeah... if they were going to do "silent dark Sting" they shouldn't have him have red on his coat.... and he might as well just have faced Undertaker.

Reason I was "excited" for a match with HHH over one with Undertaker was that Sting had evolved past the silent guy a loooong time ago and he is actually good on the mic.... and a feud against HHH would allow for some good back and forth on the mic.


I was so pumped to hear Sting speak, telling Hunter it's not about the WCW glory years or WWE winning the war but about how he's sick of the Authority and that he's hear to put an end to it. Not to just stand there with a cheap baseball bat, point at the sign like a kid insist his mother buy him the GI Joe figure and walk off before he misses his flight.

Seriously this is what we were meant to tune in for?

And for a "big match" since when was the challenge accepted behind closed doors and announced by Michael Cole?

What happened to The Game of old raging down the mic telling his opponent he would be more than happy to kick his ass at the show of shows and that if they're gonna do this they're gonna go all the way?

Anti-climax.

Even the ending to Bryan v Reigns was dumb.

[Lock Jaw]

Dean Ambrose's PPV history since The Shield broke up:

Fast Lane: Loss (DQ)
Royal Rumble: Loss (Tossed out "unceremoniously")
TLC: Loss
Survivor Series: Loss (DQ)
Hell in a Cell: Loss
Summerslam: Loss
Battleground: Loss ("Forfeit")
Money in the Bank: Loss

[Dark One]

Dean Ambrose's PPV history since The Shield broke up:

Fast Lane: Loss (DQ)
Royal Rumble: Loss (Tossed out "unceremoniously")
TLC: Loss
Survivor Series: Loss (DQ)
Hell in a Cell: Loss
Summerslam: Loss
Battleground: Loss ("Forfeit")
Money in the Bank: Loss

Maybe it should be the Dean Ambrose's Career Memorial Battle Royale.

[#1-norm-fan]

None of these issues would be happening if WWE just put Ryback in Reigns' spot. He's the prototypical guy, they clearly WANTED him to be a big deal and he was (and as of tonight even, still is) getting great reactions. Fuck you, WWE.

... Either that or Fandango.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Am I the only one deflated after that live special? It wasn't bad, and everyone worked well, but it's just such mechanical storytelling. I feel manipulated by the Reigns push, and I still don't care. The match was great, but so is every high profile Daniel Bryan match. It was done to make Reigns, but it was at the expense of the guy with all that talent. I feel uneasy about it, even though I knew it would happen.

Bryan could be teased by a heel and get some vengeance at WrestleMania. Sheamus? It feels somewhat similar to the Cena vs. Rusev story however. Maybe they don't do Cena vs. Rusev like we all think, and Cena and Bryan actually have a match against each other?

On the topic of that, I absolutely loved Cena vs. Rusev. Told a great story, and I can't believe they actually put Rusev over via submission. I was too afraid to call that in Tipsters. I'm pretty sure that Hulk Hogan will tell Cena to get back on the horse, but maybe they do have Cena vs. Bryan and get Rusev to face someone else?

I liked Nikki vs. Paige, although I have no clue where they are going. Paige earns another shot? Cool. I like Paige. Dean Ambrose getting DQ'd pissed me off. They should have just put the title on him. Cesaro & Kidd winning the Tag Team Titles was awesome, but it felt like that match never got into gear.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I get what they are doing with Triple H vs. Sting. I think we'll hear Sting talk, but they're just saving it. He doesn't need to talk right now. Triple H can keep talking trash and continue to lose it, until Sting finally reveals his motivations for coming back. They're not because he's bitter WCW went out of business. It's because he never wanted to work for egomaniacs like the McMahons, and Triple H is basically one of them now. He came back at Survivor Series -- not for one last grab at relevancy -- but because he loves professional wrestling and saw Triple H trying to choke the life out of it.

Something like that.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Actually starting to dig the Rhodes stuff, although I do wish Goldust's win was more decisive and that Cody Rhodes returned on RAW. But I do get what they are doing. The stuff that Stardust seems to be doing is what I would have done with Goldust feuding with Cody years ago, if it had happened. But now Goldust is the "normal one" having grown into the gimmick so much.

[drave]

The tag match was great and I hope Kidd/Cesaro get more on-air time. They probably won't though because loltagdivision, which is a shame.

The DQ on Ambrose was unexpected and.... well, boring. The match itself was alright, but they ruined it. Cool that he stole the belt and we get that "story", but how many times have we been down the road with that already? Sure, everything "has been done" or whatever, creative cruise control is in effect.

Wyatt's promo was fantastic and did what it needed to do. Hopefully we get a Taker appearance soon to give the feud the rest of the substance needed to get over for a "mania level" showdown.

Am I the only one deflated after that live special? It wasn't bad, and everyone worked well, but it's just such mechanical storytelling. I feel manipulated by the Reigns push, and I still don't care. The match was great, but so is every high profile Daniel Bryan match. It was done to make Reigns, but it was at the expense of the guy with all that talent. I feel uneasy about it, even though I knew it would happen.

I am definitely in the same boat here. I feel like the only thing to keep Bryan relevant now would be a heel turn, only who does he go heel against? He would have beef with The Authority, but they are a heel entity. He could go against Cena, but will DEFINITELY get cheered over Cena. I guess he could stay babyface and go against a heel Sheamus (which is the only way Sheamus SHOULD be) but that just has a "who cares" vibe when I think about it.

Reigns looked more aggressive than ever, which was the intended result, but still forced. At this point, post Mania RAW seems like it will be the more exciting viewing event.

[JimmyMess]

I fell asleep on the couch during the PPV. It was free... anyone else in Canada currently getting the Network for free? I didn't order it or anything. It just has been on all month. I assume it was a free preview.

[screech]

Disappointed with the lack of Lana promo

[screech]

Enjoyed the show overall, though.

[XL]

Sting will talk but they're saving it. We've and the First Time In A WWE Ring, First Time On Raw, First Face-to-Face, we'll get "Sting Speaks Out At Last", and finally his First Ever Mania Match.

As for the show, really felt like it was cruise control. We've got three matches set for Mania, the start of Rollins/Orton, but there are still so many pieces to fit together. Where do Bryan, Sheamus, Cena, Rusev, Ziggler, etc fit on the card? Similar to the Rumble they could have done some amazing things but it all felt a bit "By the numbers".

[Simple Fan]

Not a Bryan fan but would like to see him try to take down Rusev at WM instead of Cena again.

[Jordan]

Not a Bryan fan but would like to see him try to take down Rusev at WM instead of Cena again.

YES! That is a great idea. But I just don't see Cena NOT getting proper revenge.

[erickman]

Shouldn't JBL be making fun of Cena right now?

He did it with everyone else who lost to Rusev with the whole disgrace America shtick.

I bet he will, just helps rusev get over and whoever the 1st babyface to beat him.

[Jazzy Foot]

I get what they are doing with Triple H vs. Sting. I think we'll hear Sting talk, but they're just saving it. He doesn't need to talk right now. Triple H can keep talking trash and continue to lose it, until Sting finally reveals his motivations for coming back. They're not because he's bitter WCW went out of business. It's because he never wanted to work for egomaniacs like the McMahons, and Triple H is basically one of them now. He came back at Survivor Series -- not for one last grab at relevancy -- but because he loves professional wrestling and saw Triple H trying to choke the life out of it.

Something like that.

Well they have 5 weeks and 2 more appearances (re: his 6 appearance contract) to really build this. If it was more of what happened on Raw but getting under Triple H's skin, that would awesome. Like a throwback to the old Monday Nitro days with Sting terrorizing the NWO and Hogan etc. He doesn't need to descend from the rafters or anything and heck wouldn't even need to appear on screen. But WWE don't seem to have the logic otherwise they wouldn't have screwed up Bryan's current run.

[Jazzy Foot]

YES! That is a great idea. But I just don't see Cena NOT getting proper revenge.

Yeah I can't and don't think Cena should go at Rusev again as it would be tedious and also would the fans really want to see Cena lose twice and especially at Mania?

Have Rusev (or Sheamus) come out to taunt Bryan and this will fire him up. Rusev and Bryan could be a great match as would Bryan v Sheamus if it had a gimmick e.g. cage/street-fight.



Do you think an Iron-Man match is possible these days?

[Jazzy Foot]

Also what if the storylines were to all "merge" somehow for Mania?

What I mean is (excluding Wyatt v Taker) with Sting and Triple H coming to a head and assuming control of the WWE is on the line, what if it were a case of "The Authority and the heels" vs "Sting and the faces"?

Be great to see one more confrontation on Raw with Triple H bragging about how the Authority have stood strong when others have tried to end them i.e. Bryan, Cena, Ziggler, Orton mutiny etc and Sting will be no different.


One of my favourite moments of the past was seeing the faces on Nitro celebrate a title win over the NWO re: Sting at Starrcade,Luger on Nitro.

[BigCrippyZ]

Also what if the storylines were to all "merge" somehow for Mania?

What I mean is (excluding Wyatt v Taker) with Sting and Triple H coming to a head and assuming control of the WWE is on the line, what if it were a case of "The Authority and the heels" vs "Sting and the faces"?

Be great to see one more confrontation on Raw with Triple H bragging about how the Authority have stood strong when others have tried to end them i.e. Bryan, Cena, Ziggler, Orton mutiny etc and Sting will be no different.


One of my favourite moments of the past was seeing the faces on Nitro celebrate a title win over the NWO re: Sting at Starrcade,Luger on Nitro.

Will it be the greatest night in the history of our sport?

[Jazzy Foot]

Will it be the greatest night in the history of our sport?

If they get Tony Schiavone to commentate then yeah lol.

Seriously though given the current booking and writing, it will probably fall flat.

[Jazzy Foot]

Just out of curiosity, would you have preferred it if the confrontation between Sting and Triple H had happened either later in the show or to close out the show?

I certainly didn't expect it so early and given I went out to the convenience store I was lucky to get back in time, it was the main reason I tuned into Fast Lane.


I get the impression these days with WWE and you see it on Raw, they seem to roll out the big parts earlier in the show, maybe because they worry people will tune out etc if they keep them waiting. But surely isn't that the key? Keep them waiting and wanting more?

[Simple Fan]

YES! That is a great idea. But I just don't see Cena NOT getting proper revenge.

I know and hate that he got beat and is gonna get a rematch. I feel like the fans could really get behind a DB/Rusev fued and he might just be the one to beat him.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I'm actually thinking that one of the best moves for the WWE in regards to Daniel Bryan might be to put him against John Cena. I can see Sheamus actually being an effective antagonist for Bryan though.

[rad dggy dg]

we are on the road to wm and in the fastlane

wait there's a tree in the rad

dmmit