DISCUSSION - HHH vs. BATISTA vs. JBL = Wrestlemania 21 Main-Event

**Heyman** · 02-01-2005, 05:13 PM

CAUTION - the following may contain RAW and/or Smackdown spoilers. Reader discretion is advised.

DISCUSSION - HHH vs. BATISTA vs. JBL = Wrestlemania 21 Main-Event

So - what if *this* was the main-event at Wrestlemania? Triple H vs. Batista, vs. JBL..........for all da marbles. The winner of the triple threat match, would become Undisputed Champ.......a champ that would appear on both shows. In this case, Dave Batista would become champ at Mania'. Here are the advantages I see in this:

Potential Advantages:

A) With Dave Batista as Undisputed Champ, the WWE can REALLY capitalize on his ever growing popularity. By being on both shows, Batista can really look 'larger than life' so to speak

B) As Undisputed Champ, the WWE can give that 'interpromotional' feeling to the fans. One reason why the Royal Rumble has been so damned entertaining these past few years, is because of the interaction between wrestlers from RAW and Smackdown. The WWE should use that to their advantage!

C) Capitalize on the chemistry between Cena and Batista. I don't know if anyone else "felt it", but there was electricity between Cena and Batista at the RR (bah gawd that sounded gay

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Imagine if Batista took part in the 8 man singles tournament on Smackdown, and won the tournament......by defeating John Cena in the final......to earn the right to face the winner of the JBL/Big Show title match at Wrestlemania. Now - imagine after winning the tournament, he also decides to challenge Triple H at Mania! (the winner of the Royal Rumble can face any World champion at Mania......but it doesn't state that its exclusive to one!

Long and Bischoff argue that Batista can only face ONE champ, but then Vince McMahon intervenes and announces that Wrestlemania will be a triple threat match.

D) If The RAW and SD main-event match is combined, then the "other" world/WWE title match won't look inferior (i.e. if JBL/Cena happened before Batista/HHH, then the Smackdown WWE title and brand would look inferior).

E) Basically - it just makes for interesting TV IMO. The world champ (In this case, Batista) goes 'over' twice as much as champ because he gets to appear on both shows. With the champ appearing on both shows, we see more interpromotional stuff as well..........stuff of which is VERY VERY VERY interesting to the fans.

Potential Disadvantages

1) If HHH/Batista/JBL is the main-event for Wrestlemania, then where does this leave John Cena? Maybe another interpromotional feud could transpire here? (i.e. with Christian).

2) Although I personally disagree with this, some might say that complications would occur in regards to House Shows, Int'l tours, etc. I disagree. I think it *COULD* work if the WWE tried hard enough to make accomodations. Furthermore - who cares if its a 'double load' for the champ? You want to be champ? Accept the responsibilities that come along with it. Pay your dues. Plain and simple.

What are your thoughts on this potential triple threat match? (and in effect, having an Undisputed World Champion appear on both shows).

02-01-2005, 05:13 PM	#1
Heyman Father of Hinduship Posts: 21,083	DISCUSSION - HHH vs. BATISTA vs. JBL = Wrestlemania 21 Main-Event CAUTION - the following may contain RAW and/or Smackdown spoilers. Reader discretion is advised. DISCUSSION - HHH vs. BATISTA vs. JBL = Wrestlemania 21 Main-Event So - what if this was the main-event at Wrestlemania? Triple H vs. Batista, vs. JBL..........for all da marbles. The winner of the triple threat match, would become Undisputed Champ.......a champ that would appear on both shows. In this case, Dave Batista would become champ at Mania'. Here are the advantages I see in this: Potential Advantages: A) With Dave Batista as Undisputed Champ, the WWE can REALLY capitalize on his ever growing popularity. By being on both shows, Batista can really look 'larger than life' so to speak B) As Undisputed Champ, the WWE can give that 'interpromotional' feeling to the fans. One reason why the Royal Rumble has been so damned entertaining these past few years, is because of the interaction between wrestlers from RAW and Smackdown. The WWE should use that to their advantage! C) Capitalize on the chemistry between Cena and Batista. I don't know if anyone else "felt it", but there was electricity between Cena and Batista at the RR (bah gawd that sounded gay -). Imagine if Batista took part in the 8 man singles tournament on Smackdown, and won the tournament......by defeating John Cena in the final......to earn the right to face the winner of the JBL/Big Show title match at Wrestlemania. Now - imagine after winning the tournament, he also decides to challenge Triple H at Mania! (the winner of the Royal Rumble can face any World champion at Mania......but it doesn't state that its exclusive to one! Long and Bischoff argue that Batista can only face ONE champ, but then Vince McMahon intervenes and announces that Wrestlemania will be a triple threat match. D) If The RAW and SD main-event match is combined, then the "other" world/WWE title match won't look inferior (i.e. if JBL/Cena happened before Batista/HHH, then the Smackdown WWE title and brand would look inferior). E) Basically - it just makes for interesting TV IMO. The world champ (In this case, Batista) goes 'over' twice as much as champ because he gets to appear on both shows. With the champ appearing on both shows, we see more interpromotional stuff as well..........stuff of which is VERY VERY VERY interesting to the fans. Potential Disadvantages 1) If HHH/Batista/JBL is the main-event for Wrestlemania, then where does this leave John Cena? Maybe another interpromotional feud could transpire here? (i.e. with Christian). 2) Although I personally disagree with this, some might say that complications would occur in regards to House Shows, Int'l tours, etc. I disagree. I think it COULD work if the WWE tried hard enough to make accomodations. Furthermore - who cares if its a 'double load' for the champ? You want to be champ? Accept the responsibilities that come along with it. Pay your dues. Plain and simple. What are your thoughts on this potential triple threat match? (and in effect, having an Undisputed World Champion appear on both shows).