Official Wrestling Talk Thread

[Pugz]

vince turning cena down? times sure have changed!

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Theres a new big dog in town.

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

 


Concern Surrounding WrestleMania Main Event, Backup Plans In Place

 
It looks like the recent steroid accusations made against Roman Reigns have stirred up some concern from WWE officials over the main event of WrestleMania.
Reigns won the first-ever Seven Man Elimination Chamber match this past weekend to earn his spot opposite Brock Lesnar in the main event of WrestleMania 34. The two men will be competing for the Universal Championship. In recent weeks, however, accused steroid ring leader Richard Rodriquez tells filmmaker Jon Bravo that Reigns, as well as several other celebrities and WWE Superstars, were clients of his. Rodriguez claimed evidence of Reigns’ involvement would be revealed soon:

 

“That information with us communicating with Roman via text messages will be provided to the appropriate party which will then be disclosed prior to our documentary that’s going to be filmed soon,” said Rodriguez.
 
Dave Melter of Wrestling Observer Radio recently confirmed that there is indeed some concern backstage about the accusations and how it could affect their plans for WrestleMania. If the claims against Reigns are serious then WWE would need a backup plan for the main event against Lesnar.
 
There could also be some serious concern with Lesnar. Nobody knows why he was a no-show for RAW last night after being advertised for the show for the past several months. He was recently spotted in Las Vegas taking photos with UFC president Dana White, perhaps using it as a negotiation tactic against WWE.
 
It should also be noted that in a recent Instagram post from Jon Bravo, Lesnar was tagged as a hashtag in the caption of one of his photos. The photo’s caption suggested more WWE Superstars would be named in the steroid scandal, so perhaps Bravo hashtagging Lesner into the post is his way of hinting that “The Beast” could also be involved.
Regardless, Meltzer reports that WWE is currently keeping Braun Strowman’s WrestleMania schedule open in case any changes need to be made to the main event:
 
“I don’t know if they are going to go with Strowman and Reigns with Brock Lesnar but if something happens with Lesnar, obviously Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman is the only match that you could put in that spot.
 
“If something happens with Roman Reigns and something still could, Strowman is also the only other guy you could put in that spot as well. There is concern about Roman Reigns for sure but right now the idea is that he’s the main event at WrestleMania. There is a Braun Strowman back up plan clearly in place.”
 
If Strowman isn’t needed, however, he will likely be paired up with Elias for a feud at “The Showcase Of The Immortals”:
 
“They could go with Strowman vs. Elias, if they have Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar.”

Yea we all waited to see Strowman vs Elias at Mania.

 

[Pugz]

they have a really bad habit of putting two guys who need wins against one another, especially at big ppvs

 

[Pugz]

According to multiple sources, Vince McMahons current plan is to make Roman Reigns break Hunter and Hogans record headlining Wrestlemania. Both are tied with 7 main-event matches.


except his will be in consecutive years. shit roman might main event until he retires!

 

[elcheato]

lol of course Triple H has the record

 

[Teagz]

What's his 7th? I can only think of 16, 18, 20, 22, 25, and 32.
 
 
Funny thing about that list is that those are all underwhelming Manias and Main Events, except maybe 20, and even there he's the worst person in the match.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Is that statistic only counting the last match on the card? Because lately WWE calls like 5 different WM on each card a main event haha

 

[Pugz]

Is that statistic only counting the last match on the card? Because lately WWE calls like 5 different WM on each card a main event haha

well until recently the main even always closed the show. now they use that term differently because they know the crowd will shit on the booked main event. and why is that? roman is in them lol

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

Nakamura wins the Rumble and yet he's out here fighting Aiden English on SD lol. WWE and these multi-men title matches.

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

 


John Cena vs. Rey Mysterio Reportedly Set For WrestleMania 34By

 
It looks like Rey Mysterio may be returning to the ring for WWE at WrestleMania 34 in a huge match against John Cena.
 
We noted before that Mysterio was backstage visiting at Monday’s SmackDown live event in San Diego, his hometown. Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated reports that Mysterio was also backstage for tonight’s SmackDown TV tapings in Los Angeles to finalize details for the deal that will see him work WrestleMania in New Orleans. Barrasso added that Rey’s rumored opponent is Cena.

 

Cena returned to SmackDown on tonight’s show and earned a spot in the WWE Fastlane main event, making it a Six-Pack Challenge with WWE Champion AJ Styles, Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, Baron Corbin, Dolph Ziggler and Cena. Rey made a surprise appearance for WWE at the Royal Rumble back in January and has been rumored to be in talks with the company about a return later this year or in early 2019.
The last Cena vs. Mysterio singles match came on the July 25th, 2011 RAW. That match saw Cena defeat Rey for the WWE Title. The two would then team up at a December 28th, 2013 WWE live event in Newark, NJ. They defeated Randy Orton and Alberto Del Rio that night.

Breaking: Per WWE sources, Rey Mysterio is backstage working out details tonight at SmackDown for a match at WrestleMania. The rumored opponent is John Cena.
— Justin Barrasso (@JustinBarrasso) February 28, 2018

 

[Pugz]

ew

 

[Pugz]

HHH is reportedly handling the negotiations between Rey Mysterio and WWE. Previous talks between Mysterio and WWE did not work out because Mysterio is not looking to work a full-time schedule.

Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, who broke the Mysterio vs. Cena report last night, reports that the Cena vs. Mysterio match was brought to the table after it was ruled that The Undertaker will not be working this years WrestleMania event this year. Cena reportedly requested to work WM against either Samoa Joe (who is still out injured) or Mysterio. The site also adds that Mysterios deal could be done as soon as the end of this week.

JJL

 

[Teagz]

idk what the angle would even be for Cena/Mysterio. Maybe career vs. career?

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

idk what the angle would even be for Cena/Mysterio. Maybe career vs. career?

 
Naw mask vs mask

 

[Pugz]

doesnt matter the stipulation, that match is stealing the.... pre show

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

doesnt matter the stipulation, that match is stealing the.... pre show

 
Too bad nobody in attendance will see that, only us lol.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Cena vs Joe could've been cool. I don't get partnering him with Rey. Have him put Elias over or something.

 

[Pugz]

Have him put Elias over or something.

you know damn well that would never happen. it makes too much sense

 

[Big Bid'Ness]

Rumor has it that The Miz will defend his belt against Balor, Rollins, Elias and Strowman in a 5 way at Mania