Wrestling - Road to Wrestlemania 29

[Syzzle]

The Rock would probably appear reguarly I believe the only thing he has going on between RR, and WM29 is promoting the G.I. Joe movie which he could take Mondays off from that.

[Destiny Of Chaos]

Exactly... he'll be around for the "Road to Wrestlemania". Maybe he defends the thing at Elimination Chamber. But I think he'll drop it to Cena at WM. We shall see.

I also think Ryback will win the Rumble and challenge Ziggler for the World Title. But we'll see

[DebraKadabra]

I also think Ryback will win the Rumble and challenge Ziggler for the World Title. But we'll see

I hope so, but for right now it looks like they're trying to build something between him and Punk too.

[Destiny Of Chaos]

I also think Ryback will win the Rumble and challenge Ziggler for the World Title. But we'll see

I hope so, but for right now it looks like they're trying to build something between him and Punk too.

I think that's a backup plan in case Cena isn't healthy by Hell in a Cell.

[DebraKadabra]

Ah, that makes sense.

[axeman90210]

This is my understanding as far as Austin coming back for one more match:

-Yes, he thinks he has one more good match in him.

-Yes, Punk would probably be his opponent. The Austin vs Straight Edge storyline writes itself.

-No, it probably won't happen at WM29 (which pains me to say, as I'll be going to Wrestlemania next year). First of all, he had knee surgery recently (which is why he wasn't at Raw 1000), and may not be 100% by then. Secondly, supposedly he won't come back unless his return for the unquestioned main event. That won't be the case with Rocky and Lesnar in matches this year.

Also, I've heard one idea they're discussing is keeping Ryback undefeated into next year and having a streak vs Streak match with him and Undertaker at Wrestlemania.

[Destiny Of Chaos]

This is my understanding as far as Austin coming back for one more match:

-Yes, he thinks he has one more good match in him.

-Yes, Punk would probably be his opponent. The Austin vs Straight Edge storyline writes itself.

-No, it probably won't happen at WM29 (which pains me to say, as I'll be going to Wrestlemania next year). First of all, he had knee surgery recently (which is why he wasn't at Raw 1000), and may not be 100% by then. Secondly, supposedly he won't come back unless his return for the unquestioned main event. That won't be the case with Rocky and Lesnar in matches this year.

Also, I've heard one idea they're discussing is keeping Ryback undefeated into next year and having a streak vs Streak match with him and Undertaker at Wrestlemania.

He missed Raw 1000 because he was shooting Grown Ups 2 with Sandler.

I will be very surprised if it doesn't happen this year. Every indication is that it will.

[Destiny Of Chaos]

This is my understanding as far as Austin coming back for one more match:

-Yes, he thinks he has one more good match in him.

-Yes, Punk would probably be his opponent. The Austin vs Straight Edge storyline writes itself.

-No, it probably won't happen at WM29 (which pains me to say, as I'll be going to Wrestlemania next year). First of all, he had knee surgery recently (which is why he wasn't at Raw 1000), and may not be 100% by then. Secondly, supposedly he won't come back unless his return for the unquestioned main event. That won't be the case with Rocky and Lesnar in matches this year.

Also, I've heard one idea they're discussing is keeping Ryback undefeated into next year and having a streak vs Streak match with him and Undertaker at Wrestlemania.

He missed Raw 1000 because he was shooting Grown Ups 2 with Sandler.

I will be very surprised if it doesn't happen this year. Every indication is that it will.

I guess the knee surgery was legit and the Grown Ups thing was just a rumor. But even so, he could be good to go in plenty of time to work the match.

[Jaq]

If Rock wins the title at Royal Rumble, wouldn't that mean he has to, like, be a regular on the show? They can't have the WWE Champion only show up once a month can they?

Hulk Hogan in 1993 would like a word with you. 

[DebraKadabra]

Also, I've heard one idea they're discussing is keeping Ryback undefeated into next year and having a streak vs Streak match with him and Undertaker at Wrestlemania.

Ooo, that could be REAL interesting if it plays out like that.  Wouldn't mind seeing that at all, either.

[Zook]

If Rock wins the title at Royal Rumble, wouldn't that mean he has to, like, be a regular on the show? They can't have the WWE Champion only show up once a month can they?

Hulk Hogan in 1993 would like a word with you. 

I wasn't watching wrestling in '93

[Dimitrius]

Also, I've heard one idea they're discussing is keeping Ryback undefeated into next year and having a streak vs Streak match with him and Undertaker at Wrestlemania.

Oh fuck no! No no no no!

[Jaffa]

I approve of Ryback vs. Undertaker only if Taker tombstones him seven seconds into the match. 

[jingle.boy]

I approve of Ryback vs. Undertaker only if Taker tombstones him seven seconds into the match.

Then makes the ref do a 5 count!

Seriously, if Flair, Orton, Edge, Kane, HBK (x2), HHH (x2) didn't end the streak, no one should.  That would be disgraceful and an absolute travesty.

[Jaffa]

HHH (x2)

x3, actually.

[jingle.boy]

HHH (x2)

x3, actually.

True... forgot about that earlier one.

[Destiny Of Chaos]

I believe that the Undertaker should retire with the streak intact. But if they decided to let someone beat him for it, it should be an up and comer that can hang his hat on it, such as Sandow, Barrett or Ziggler.

[KevShmev]

The best HHH Wrestlemania was him getting squashed by The Ultimate Warrior in his first Wrestlemania appearance.

And par for the course, HHH has remained bitter and pissy about it.

[Syzzle]

Of he course he has HHH's ego doesn't like to lose especially at Wrestlemania.

Thats why he's going to wrestle Brock Lesnar again at WM29. I think Lesnar should break both of his arms for real then just retire with the millions they payed him to do nothing basically.

[Destiny Of Chaos]

lol it had nothing to do with Triple H losing, and everything to do with Ultimate Warrior popping up after the Pedigree like it was a hip toss or something.

[KevShmev]

No-selling an opponent's finishing move was a part of the Ultimate Warrior's character, just like it was always a part of Hulk Hogan's character.  HHH should know that.  I just think he is pissed that his first Wrestlemania moment was him getting squashed by a character the WWE now holds in disdain.

[Syzzle]

Brock Lesnar did basically the same thing in their match after the 2nd pedigree.

[Dimitrius]

Thats why he's going to wrestle Brock Lesnar again at WM29. I think Lesnar should break both of his arms for real then just retire with the millions they payed him to do nothing basically.

Rumors are going around that WWE wants to resign Lesnar when his current contract is up.

I laughed when Lesnar didn't sold that second Pedigree on Summerslam.

[Jaffa]

No-selling an opponent's finishing move was a part of the Ultimate Warrior's character, just like it was always a part of Hulk Hogan's character.  HHH should know that.  I just think he is pissed that his first Wrestlemania moment was him getting squashed by a character the WWE now holds in disdain.

Has he said any of this in an interview?  Just curious, because the only time I've ever seen HHH address WMXII, he didn't seem bitter about it at all.

[jjrock88]

I think HHH was cool with having Warrior squash him because it was such a high profile match early in his career.

[DebraKadabra]

I believe that the Undertaker should retire with the streak intact. But if they decided to let someone beat him for it, it should be an up and comer that can hang his hat on it, such as Sandow, Barrett or Ziggler.

Agreed, and I would LOVE for it to be Barrett.

[Cool Chris]

What exactly is Heyman doing with Punk? I thought Heyman only appeared with people who had no idea how to use the mic.

But if they decided to let someone beat him for it, it should be an up and comer that can hang his hat on it, such as Sandow, Barrett or Ziggler.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNUr__-VZeQ

Was looking at wwe.com this weekend… what the hell is up with their pictures?? They look like action figures.

[axeman90210]

So evidently Punk struck a fan in the crowd right before Raw went off the air tonight. Interesting to see what the fallout will be.

[Syzzle]

Nothing will happen the guy was hitting CM Punk, and got exactly what he deserved.

[Dimitrius]

Punk was getting pushed around, IMO the guy he struck wasn't the one doing it but he was pushed 3-4 times before he punched back.

[wkiml]

Punk was getting pushed around, IMO the guy he struck wasn't the one doing it but he was pushed 3-4 times before he punched back.

according to a couple of websites the guy is pressing charges against Punk.....there is another  video from the shot from the stands...some guy on Punk's right (our left from the view) pushed Punk pretty hard 2 or 3 times than this guy slide in behind Punk, Punk assumed it was him and gave him a pretty nice shot before placing his hand in the guys face and pushing him backwards

If this wasn't a shoot, Vince can't be happy

[DebraKadabra]

Didn't look "planned" to me.

[KevShmev]

Eh, Vince will pay that fan a ton of money to drop the charges, he'll give Punk a tongue-lashing of epic proportions, and everything will be fine.  Vince has too much time and money invested in Punk to let it all go to shit over this one little thing. 

As for the incident itself, while it is hard to condone a wrestler hitting a fan, fans shouldn't be putting their hands on the wrestlers either.  I mean, if someone is hitting you from behind, how long do you just stand there and take it, especially since you don't know far the person hitting you will take it?  Honestly, given how often the wrestlers go into the crowd like that, I am shocked it took this long for something like that to happen.

[DebraKadabra]

Eh, Vince will pay that fan a ton of money to drop the charges, he'll give Punk a tongue-lashing of epic proportions, and everything will be fine.  Vince has too much time and money invested in Punk to let it all go to shit over this one little thing.

Yeah, that's a really good point.  Vince has plenty of cash to throw at this too.

As for the incident itself, while it is hard to condone a wrestler hitting a fan, fans shouldn't be putting their hands on the wrestlers either.  I mean, if someone is hitting you from behind, how long do you just stand there and take it, especially since you don't know far the person hitting you will take it?  Honestly, given how often the wrestlers go into the crowd like that, I am shocked it took this long for something like that to happen.

Also agreed, especially on what I bolded.  I suspect something like this has been brewing for quite a while, and Punk just happened to be the one to lose his cool about it.  I can't blame him at all, though.

[Dimitrius]

Best video of the incident I've seen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6wtozUAT0Bk