DISCUSSION - Which FACE will "face" Triple H at Wrestlemania 21?, other thoughts

**Heyman** · 07-18-2004, 06:11 PM

DISCUSSION - Which FACE will "face" Triple H at Wrestlemania 21?, other thoughts

Here's my guess (although a 5 year old could probably "guess" this as well): Triple H will either walk in to Wrestlemania 21 as champ, or will contend for the World title that night.

Either way - it's almost a given that Triple H will be feuding against the top face on Raw. The question in my mind, is who will that top face be?

Will Chris Jericho re-emerge as a serious contender?...or is he destined to mid-card hell forever now? Will the WWE elect to go with Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H part 1,434,645,206? Will (gulp) Eugene go after the title?

Do the fans "care" enough about Chris Benoit, Edge, and Shelton Benjamin to REALLY get behind them at full force?...........like they would if Jericho or The Rock fought Triple H for instance.

Speaking of The Rock, what are his chances of going one on one with Triple H at Mania?.....for the World title? We've never seen the two go one-on-one at the greatest stage of all. Could WM-21 be the place?

I guess the point I'm trying to get it in this thread, is that each face on Raw has some sort of 'flaw'.....which really prevent them from being perceived (or atleast the potential) as The Rock and Austin were.

-Jericho's been buried
-Eugene is a joke
-Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H has been played out to DEATH
-The fans won't care enough about Shelton Benjamin until he gets a gimmick of which the marks like.
-The fans won't care enough about Edge until he adds another dimension to his gimmick (even as we speak - the fans are already starting to turn against Edge).
-The Rock no longer wrestles full-time (or even part time). Will Triple H really want to work a program with him?

Could Triple H turn face?....or a current Raw heel turn face?

This is possible, but again - who would you have Triple H face?

-It's WAY too early to turn Orton face.

-Kane might work as a face, but I doubt he'd get the appropriate "main event face" reaction. He'd be no better than Benoit in this department.

As far as Triple H turning face is concerned, I think it would be a huge mistake if he turned face BEFORE Wrestlemania. The guy who ultimately goes 'over' Triple H, needs to defeat Triple H in his "truest" form. Triple H has been a heel practically his whole career (and during the prime of his main-event status).

The way I see it - It's pointless for a heel to go over a "face" Triple H at Wrestlemania......because the guy isn't really beating Triple H (if that makes any sense).

So - who the fuck should Triple H face at Wrestlemania?

If you ask me? My top choices would be Eddie Guerrero, John Cena, or The Rock (Jericho would be another choice if he ever got re-pushed between now and then).

Guerrero and John Cena are the two biggest faces in the company right now. The problem however, is the number one heel is on another show. I've said this time and time again, but I'd genuinely like to see the World titles be unified at WM-21 (and yes - quite possibly the rosters as well).

Here's what I personally wouldn't mind seeing:

-At Summerslam, Taker defeats Bradshaw to win the title.

-Guerrero feuds with Angle for a few months, and the two exchange victories/jobs.

-Taker gets a long title reign....defeating Bradshaw, Big Show (who returns), Angle, and Eddie Guerrero.....all cleanly.

-Meanwhile, John Cena gets built up big time as well. Cena dominates the US division. Cena also scores victories over Angle, Big Show (again), and Layfield. Cena also continues to dominate Suzuki, Dupree, Booker T, and RVD.

-Sometime at the beginning of 2005 (Royal Rumble), Cena and Taker finally have a feud/match......which Cena goes over to win the title. Taker gives Cena a handshake of respect. Later on that night, Cena attacks one of the Royal Rumble competitors, and interjects himself in the RR. Cena wins the Rumble!

-The next night on Raw, Cena's music hits. It is here that Cena challenges Triple H to a 'winner take all' title match at Mania.

-At Mania, Cena goes over.

-In the months following Wrestlemania, Orton and Triple H (who turns face) feud. Orton goes over.

Around Summerslam 2005, Orton and Cena begin their 'epic' rivalry. They basically become the new "Rock/HHH" from 2000.

Possible? Fiction? Am I DREAMING here?

p.s. My other choice would be Eddie Guerrero (the same situation would occur as I 'painted' above, but with Guerrero at the helm).

So basically - I think another SMACKDOWN guy will have to challenge Triple H at next year's Mania. Either that, or a 'past great' such as The Rock.

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Heyman Father of Hinduship Posts: 21,083	DISCUSSION - Which FACE will "face" Triple H at Wrestlemania 21?, other thoughts DISCUSSION - Which FACE will "face" Triple H at Wrestlemania 21?, other thoughts Here's my guess (although a 5 year old could probably "guess" this as well): Triple H will either walk in to Wrestlemania 21 as champ, or will contend for the World title that night. Either way - it's almost a given that Triple H will be feuding against the top face on Raw. The question in my mind, is who will that top face be? Will Chris Jericho re-emerge as a serious contender?...or is he destined to mid-card hell forever now? Will the WWE elect to go with Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H part 1,434,645,206? Will (gulp) Eugene go after the title? Do the fans "care" enough about Chris Benoit, Edge, and Shelton Benjamin to REALLY get behind them at full force?...........like they would if Jericho or The Rock fought Triple H for instance. Speaking of The Rock, what are his chances of going one on one with Triple H at Mania?.....for the World title? We've never seen the two go one-on-one at the greatest stage of all. Could WM-21 be the place? I guess the point I'm trying to get it in this thread, is that each face on Raw has some sort of 'flaw'.....which really prevent them from being perceived (or atleast the potential) as The Rock and Austin were. -Jericho's been buried -Eugene is a joke -Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H has been played out to DEATH -The fans won't care enough about Shelton Benjamin until he gets a gimmick of which the marks like. -The fans won't care enough about Edge until he adds another dimension to his gimmick (even as we speak - the fans are already starting to turn against Edge). -The Rock no longer wrestles full-time (or even part time). Will Triple H really want to work a program with him? Could Triple H turn face?....or a current Raw heel turn face? This is possible, but again - who would you have Triple H face? -It's WAY too early to turn Orton face. -Kane might work as a face, but I doubt he'd get the appropriate "main event face" reaction. He'd be no better than Benoit in this department. As far as Triple H turning face is concerned, I think it would be a huge mistake if he turned face BEFORE Wrestlemania. The guy who ultimately goes 'over' Triple H, needs to defeat Triple H in his "truest" form. Triple H has been a heel practically his whole career (and during the prime of his main-event status). The way I see it - It's pointless for a heel to go over a "face" Triple H at Wrestlemania......because the guy isn't really beating Triple H (if that makes any sense). So - who the fuck should Triple H face at Wrestlemania? If you ask me? My top choices would be Eddie Guerrero, John Cena, or The Rock (Jericho would be another choice if he ever got re-pushed between now and then). Guerrero and John Cena are the two biggest faces in the company right now. The problem however, is the number one heel is on another show. I've said this time and time again, but I'd genuinely like to see the World titles be unified at WM-21 (and yes - quite possibly the rosters as well). Here's what I personally wouldn't mind seeing: -At Summerslam, Taker defeats Bradshaw to win the title. -Guerrero feuds with Angle for a few months, and the two exchange victories/jobs. -Taker gets a long title reign....defeating Bradshaw, Big Show (who returns), Angle, and Eddie Guerrero.....all cleanly. -Meanwhile, John Cena gets built up big time as well. Cena dominates the US division. Cena also scores victories over Angle, Big Show (again), and Layfield. Cena also continues to dominate Suzuki, Dupree, Booker T, and RVD. -Sometime at the beginning of 2005 (Royal Rumble), Cena and Taker finally have a feud/match......which Cena goes over to win the title. Taker gives Cena a handshake of respect. Later on that night, Cena attacks one of the Royal Rumble competitors, and interjects himself in the RR. Cena wins the Rumble! -The next night on Raw, Cena's music hits. It is here that Cena challenges Triple H to a 'winner take all' title match at Mania. -At Mania, Cena goes over. -In the months following Wrestlemania, Orton and Triple H (who turns face) feud. Orton goes over. Around Summerslam 2005, Orton and Cena begin their 'epic' rivalry. They basically become the new "Rock/HHH" from 2000. Possible? Fiction? Am I DREAMING here? p.s. My other choice would be Eddie Guerrero (the same situation would occur as I 'painted' above, but with Guerrero at the helm). So basically - I think another SMACKDOWN guy will have to challenge Triple H at next year's Mania. Either that, or a 'past great' such as The Rock.