Hey Cynick

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Originally Posted by The CyNick Curious. By what measure do you think Reigns v HHH failed? It was the most watched Mania of all time.

Probably because as a face Reigns has failed to connect. Now I'm sure you'll cite garnering the biggest reactions as a success, but they clearly do not want him to be booed. They've tried their damndest, at least before Mania, to get him over as a face for 2 years. They've had him plow they every viable heel, other than Lesnar, that they could have and he's still being rejected despite them still presenting him as the top babyface.

That's probably why, and its a fair point. Cena was not rejected this way. Not at first. His first few years as the groomed babyface went over well. Wasn't until sometime on the backend of 05 that it started to turn on him. Roman has been rejected since day one.

Mania sells itself. The fact that a roster as depleted as it was for last year still became the most watched Mania just sells that point. Who main events isn't as important as it used to be, and that's a credit to Vince building his brand recognition to essentially sell itself.

I think people may also think Reigns has failed due his character not progressing. I haven't watched since his mania win, but has his character changed in any way? Based on what I've read he's still being pushed as a mega face going over heel talent left and right, and is still the main event.