Ambrose and Reigns

[MCMG]

Over the past month or so these two have had a reunion of sorts. A "bromance" has really blossomed and I find it fascinating. These two are being positioned as the next top babyfaces and are doing wonderful in their respective roles.

Ambrose has benefited from the rub and is now higher placed. Reigns is definitely showing more personality. Sure this is just two thirds of The Shield but it feels completely different. Indeed, aren't these two happier without that disgusting, cheating, whining Rollins - or at least, I think that's the point trying to be made.

Having Ambrose and Reigns as a team opens up options. There are easier matches for each show and, most importantly, it will be entertaining. To be honest, these two can be a big money making duo for the WWE. Both are good looking guys who can work in the ring and, especially in Dean's case, talk.

An obvious comparison is DX: the Triple H and Shawn version. Obviously they must remain within the confines of the era they are in but the principal would remain. They could have a similar type deal where they let their personalities shine through but back it up. Just let them let lose and try to be entertaining. Plus, there is big potential for merchandise.

What is everyone's thoughts on the duo? Indeed, where are the WWE going with it? Personally, I'm not sure where this goes. Tag titles? One turning on the other? I quite like the idea of staying the course and one is always there for the other. They can drift apart at times but every so often you have a little reunion. Even just a short backstage segment. That is, of course, until it is time for one to move on.

 

[Mustang Sally]

That is, of course, until it is time for one to move on.

Which will come soon enough. Both of these guys feature as loners and are intended to be singles wrestlers in the long run. It's just circumstance that has forced them to come to each others' aid at this time: the need to deal with the Authority .....there are too many of them for either Reigns or Ambrose to handle alone. So this is an alliance of necessity.

As for the Authority, I believe they would love to not have to deal with Ambrose or Reigns; Seth Rollins doesn't want to defend his title against either of them, but keeps getting forced into it.......and the way he deals is to gather the gang and try to attack the one in the ring with him. That the other keeps joining in makes it harder for a group that has had things their own way for too long.

A couple months ago, didn't it seem as if Reigns and Ambrose were going to be at odds, not only with Seth Rollins, but with each other? They were coming to the aid of the other but exchanging unpleasantries after the immediate danger was dispensed with. It's only lately they're acting as comrades in arms.

Still, what WWE needs is dynamic individuals at main event level. Roman Reigns is looking more and more as if he's going to get there.....and Dean Ambrose probably will too, although that's not as certain. But their destinies lie in that direction, not as a tag team.

Eventually, they'll be enemies, so we should enjoy their pairing while it lasts.

 

[Messiah]

These guys have been a duo for the last year, it's nothing new.. Sometimes they go off and do their own thing but they've always been together... I found it incredibly boring when i watched their segments together so i quit watching them like everyone else i don't like. Hopefully this boring duo ends soon.

 

[Prince Vee]

The Shield never elevated the prestige of WWE tag team titles or the United States titles. All along these three guys are MainEvent stars. They should always be. Roman Reigns can be a bit odd in the mix as he got that huge push that the audience doesn't like. But now he's improving by helping the hottest star out.

DX was there when John Cena, Randy Orton, Edge and Undertaker were taking care of the MainEvents and big stages. But right now Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns are the next big faces of the company so I don't want them to chase the tag titles.

They don't need to feud with themselves or either one should turn heel. They can do the thing Shawn Michaels and John Cena did. They both can be the faces and show mutual respect bit fight for themselves and the title. I like them together even when they lock horns with each other.

Cheers!!

 

[Logisticalbooker86]

The Authority angle has been going on for 22 months now. (Give or take a few weeks), the authority desperately needs a foil to their incessant 20-minute promos and abuse of power. While I understand the need to have HHH and Stephanie as on air figures to set up story lines, their dominance is getting old.

Having Ambrose/Reigns be the thorn in the side of the authority is great. Heels should always have strength in numbers but in the end they must get their comeuppance. Ambrose and Reigns should eventually convince Rollins that the authority believes they are the reason for his individual success, leading to the end of the angle. Honestly, this should happen sooner than later but sadly it will not. I know I'm beating a dead horse complaining about the authority but the show revolves around them and I am getting tired of it.

 

[MartialHorror]

I believe that Reigns was still more interesting in the immediate post-Shield breakup, as he was just treated like a more badass, no nonsense warrior. Now he's just a bit too friendly, all smiles. Even though it seems like Ambrose is in a better placed position, I actually think the long term plans still favor Reigns. Ambrose is ultimately being used to secure Rollins reign, while Reigns will likely be the man to end it.

I know I'm beating a dead horse complaining about the authority but the show revolves around them and I am getting tired of it.

I agree. The Authority no longer has any heat for me. Their constant tampering/power abuse has left me more burned out than anything. I don't even really want to see them beaten anymore. I just want them to go away.

This storyline is more of less what we had gotten last year, with the only difference between Ambrose and Reigns working more closely together than before.

 

[Navi]

Ambrose is ultimately being used to secure Rollins reign, while Reigns will likely be the man to end it.

The Authority no longer has any heat for me. Their constant tampering/power abuse has left me more burned out than anything. I don't even really want to see them beaten anymore. I just want them to go away.

I really hope they haven't elevated Ambrose to secure Reigns in the top spot as you say. I like Reigns, but if he's to be looked at as the new standard bearer of the WWE, then he should be able to get to the as he say's "the top of the mountain" and secure that place on his own.

We've already seen the Rock, Bryan, even Heyman laud Reigns in an attempt to make him more fan friendly. And it appeared to have worked. I'm hoping to God they don't try it with Ambrose.

Because of this working relationship they have, the fans are not only behind Ambrose, there has been an overflow effect onto Reigns. If they find out it was all a ruse just to get Reigns over, he'll be dead in the water. There might be no way back for him once the backlash hits.

Anyway on topic. They've been brothers in arms since they came up as the Shield together, and had a great run for almost two years. When the break up happened, it was natural for one of them to go after Rollins, and the other to go after the Authority. And that's pretty much how it's worked out. Ambrose went after Rollins, and Reigns has been fighting different members here and there, and had a prolonged feud with Big Show.

Now they have come full circle and are back together again, taking on the Authority together. The fans enjoy it, I'm enjoying it, and it seems only logical that they would band together to fight a common enemy in Rollins. So we'll wait to see how this will play out, but I'm expecting lots of shenanigans before we reach the end of the road here.

As for the Authority I have to agree that they are well past their sell by date. Enough is enough, and if we even have to go back to that dammed laptop, it's better than what we have now. No way should the main figures on a three hour show each week, be Stephanie McMahon and HHH. I tune in to watch wrestling, not a Stephanie slapfest.

 

[MartialHorror]

I really hope they haven't elevated Ambrose to secure Reigns in the top spot as you say. I like Reigns, but if he's to be looked at as the new standard bearer of the WWE, then he should be able to get to the as he say's "the top of the mountain" and secure that place on his own.

We've already seen the Rock, Bryan, even Heyman laud Reigns in an attempt to make him more fan friendly. And it appeared to have worked. I'm hoping to God they don't try it with Ambrose.

Because of this working relationship they have, the fans are not only behind Ambrose, there has been an overflow effect onto Reigns. If they find out it was all a ruse just to get Reigns over, he'll be dead in the water. There might be no way back for him once the backlash hits.

To be fair, this has always been the role of Ambrose since the Shield was formed. Same with Rollins, honestly. Reigns was always intended to be the breakout star. Remember when Ambrose was getting jealous of Reigns? Reigns was outshining him in regards to how they were booked (Ambrose gets beaten by Henry, Reigns then squashes Henry, etc).

To be honest, I'm not sure when they decided Rollins would be the focal point. Maybe it was when Batista decided to leave, as I remember hearing that the Shield falling apart was a last minute decision. When Ambrose and Rollins feuded, they never let Ambrose come out on top, whereas Reigns was usually protected- if not outright victorious. Then again, Reigns was immediately propelled to the WHC scene while Rollins went for MitB, so I guess Rollins became the true focal point when Reigns was injured.

I prefer Ambrose over Reigns, but WWE has its own definition of what makes somebody a star. I do find myself wondering though what would happen if Reigns did become the 'face of the company'. I've noticed that since getting back into wrestling, the heels have usually acted this role. The Authority has almost always been the focal point. I presume it's because the writers favor the underdog storylines, which is why face title reigns tend to be shorter than heel title reigns.

 

[kadroan]

Over the past month or so these two have had a reunion of sorts. A "bromance" has really blossomed and I find it fascinating. These two are being positioned as the next top babyfaces and are doing wonderful in their respective roles.

Ambrose has benefited from the rub and is now higher placed. Reigns is definitely showing more personality. Sure this is just two thirds of The Shield but it feels completely different. Indeed, aren't these two happier without that disgusting, cheating, whining Rollins - or at least, I think that's the point trying to be made.

Having Ambrose and Reigns as a team opens up options. There are easier matches for each show and, most importantly, it will be entertaining. To be honest, these two can be a big money making duo for the WWE. Both are good looking guys who can work in the ring and, especially in Dean's case, talk.

An obvious comparison is DX: the Triple H and Shawn version. Obviously they must remain within the confines of the era they are in but the principal would remain. They could have a similar type deal where they let their personalities shine through but back it up. Just let them let lose and try to be entertaining. Plus, there is big potential for merchandise.

What is everyone's thoughts on the duo? Indeed, where are the WWE going with it? Personally, I'm not sure where this goes. Tag titles? One turning on the other? I quite like the idea of staying the course and one is always there for the other. They can drift apart at times but every so often you have a little reunion. Even just a short backstage segment. That is, of course, until it is time for one to move on.

I think it's just a temporary partnership. Ambrose is just a placeholder until Brock comes back and to keep Reigns out of the title picture until they're ready for him to be back in it.

I think after the Rollins/Ambrose match at MITB, Ambrose will still be a face and go to the midcard, compete against Sheamus, Owens etc. Meanwhile, Reigns finally gets another shot this fall for the title. Maybe Rollins retains the title after facing Brock and Reigns and Rollins feud through the fall.

 

[stonecoldownsyou]

Ambrose sucks and has done it a longe time. Very overrated, and it's sad to see WWE sinks so low making him a worldchamp soon. I mean the guy is pretty much nothing more then a crazy figure.

 

[J-sin]

I reckon we're gonna see a Reigns heel turn outta nowhere at Money in the Bank... Roman Reigns will win the Money in the Bank and I also think Ambrose will finally win the WWEWHC belt... The Authority will be giving Ambrose a beat down after the match then Reigns comes in for the save... Together they send the Authority fleeing to the backstage... Reigns and Ambrose celebrate with the crowd, Ambrose holding up the belt and Reigns with the briefcase... Then the unthinkable, Reigns hits Ambrose with the spear and then cashes in the contract.

 

[Fire Marshall Bill]

I reckon we're gonna see a Reigns heel turn outta nowhere at Money in the Bank... Roman Reigns will win the Money in the Bank and I also think Ambrose will finally win the WWEWHC belt... The Authority will be giving Ambrose a beat down after the match then Reigns comes in for the save... Together they send the Authority fleeing to the backstage... Reigns and Ambrose celebrate with the crowd, Ambrose holding up the belt and Reigns with the briefcase... Then the unthinkable, Reigns hits Ambrose with the spear and then cashes in the contract.

I feel there is an outside chance this is possible. I just hope they don't align Reigns with the Authority.