Who SHOULDN'T get a big Mania match?

**Maluco** · 01-16-2017, 11:43 AM

I have been seeing lists in many threads for Mania matches and they are a mile long. It stands to reason that not every feud will get its Mania payoff, and not every star on both brands will have their own Mania feud and match.

So far we have...

Lesnar/Goldberg
Rollins/HHH
Big Show/Shaq

...Appear nailed down.

Miz/Ambrose
Jericho/Owens
Orton/Wyatt
Charlotte/Bailey

...Are feuds with build

Then you have to try and create space for Cena, Reigns, Strauman, Styles, Balor, Sasha, Jax, Becky, Taker as well as guys further down the card with something going on like Neville, Ziggler, Corban and the tag division.

Thinking about his today, even with the massive runtime, it's going to be very difficult to get every proposed feud, match and title on the show. That's an issue because now, more than ever, Raw and Smackdown need as many stars as possible highlighted so that each brand has strength and direction after the big show is over and the part timers move out.

The big question is, who should get a big match at the event? How can you maintain that balance of showcasing part time draws, while at the same time shining a light on both Raw and Smackdown and their emerging stars?

Someone I haven't included in my list is Shane. They seem adamant on giving him something, but I have no interest in seeing him wrestle, especially in a match with no current build. He doesn't need a match on the show and I hope he doesn't get one.

Personally I would leave Ambrose/Miz off the main card too. It is a feud, with build, but Ambrose hasn't had a great last 6 months from what I have seen. I think he could easily go in an IC ladder match, which could include guys like Ziggler, Kalisto and Corban. Miz, I would have in one of the title matches like Vito suggested in another thread.

It is very difficult to find a card that works, especially when things like Shaq/Show could take up a lot of time as a segment/match.

It's easy to just say, scrap all part timers, but some of them are going to get eyes on the show that wouldn't be there otherwise. I, for one, am infinitely more interested in the Rumble because Lesnar, Goldberg and Taker are in it. The best Rumbles in history have always had star power.

Any thoughts?

Who would you leave off the main show without hurting the feuds and the stars that have to maintain TWO brands post-mania, while at the same time, maintaining casual eyes on the product?

01-16-2017, 11:43 AM	#1
Maluco Reigning Tipsters Champ! Posts: 2,088	Who SHOULDN'T get a big Mania match? I have been seeing lists in many threads for Mania matches and they are a mile long. It stands to reason that not every feud will get its Mania payoff, and not every star on both brands will have their own Mania feud and match. So far we have... Lesnar/Goldberg Rollins/HHH Big Show/Shaq ...Appear nailed down. Miz/Ambrose Jericho/Owens Orton/Wyatt Charlotte/Bailey ...Are feuds with build Then you have to try and create space for Cena, Reigns, Strauman, Styles, Balor, Sasha, Jax, Becky, Taker as well as guys further down the card with something going on like Neville, Ziggler, Corban and the tag division. Thinking about his today, even with the massive runtime, it's going to be very difficult to get every proposed feud, match and title on the show. That's an issue because now, more than ever, Raw and Smackdown need as many stars as possible highlighted so that each brand has strength and direction after the big show is over and the part timers move out. The big question is, who should get a big match at the event? How can you maintain that balance of showcasing part time draws, while at the same time shining a light on both Raw and Smackdown and their emerging stars? Someone I haven't included in my list is Shane. They seem adamant on giving him something, but I have no interest in seeing him wrestle, especially in a match with no current build. He doesn't need a match on the show and I hope he doesn't get one. Personally I would leave Ambrose/Miz off the main card too. It is a feud, with build, but Ambrose hasn't had a great last 6 months from what I have seen. I think he could easily go in an IC ladder match, which could include guys like Ziggler, Kalisto and Corban. Miz, I would have in one of the title matches like Vito suggested in another thread. It is very difficult to find a card that works, especially when things like Shaq/Show could take up a lot of time as a segment/match. It's easy to just say, scrap all part timers, but some of them are going to get eyes on the show that wouldn't be there otherwise. I, for one, am infinitely more interested in the Rumble because Lesnar, Goldberg and Taker are in it. The best Rumbles in history have always had star power. Any thoughts? Who would you leave off the main show without hurting the feuds and the stars that have to maintain TWO brands post-mania, while at the same time, maintaining casual eyes on the product?