Ambrose - Langston Feud

[CultOfPersonality]

As per reports, WWE are looking to unify the IC/US titles at EC. On Monday night RAW we saw The New Age Outlaws turn on CM Punk (assumed to be under the orders of HHH), and we saw Punk confront Kane as a result.

Do you think WWE have done this to free up The Shield so that Ambrose and Big E can engage in a meaningful feud to really big up this unification fight. Obviously, Punk has got other problems right now so his involvement with The Shield might lessen. It's still important that The Shield continue to showcase Reigns and Rollins in some form, but if they really want to establish a truly important mid-card title, Big E and Ambrose need to take centre stage in the 4 weeks between RR and EC. They both need to work the mic and get involved in some capacity in each others matches.

Would you prefer a serious, meaningful feud between Ambrose and Langston, or should they just continue with the Punk angle and have Langston enter just a week or two before EC?

 

[Fire Marshall Bill]

The New Age Outlaws ditching Punk was to begin the setup to the Punk/HHH feud that will likely culminate at WM30.

As for Big E/Ambrose, I wouldn't be surprised if that begins at RR, with maybe a confrontation during the actual RR match. Maybe Big E eliminates Ambrose and as retaliation, Ambrose has some sort of distraction that causes a fellow Shield member to eliminate Big E.

 

[L@RISANO]

The mere fact that Reigns is bring pushed to the point that his spear has been the result of the Shield's wins in the majority of their wins since Survivor Series especially. I highly doubt Reigns will take a clear backseat in this angle. The Shield's seemingly newfound togetherness might actually be tested by this possible unification angle,tbh.

 

[CultOfPersonality]

The mere fact that Reigns is bring pushed to the point that his spear has been the result of the Shield's wins in the majority of their wins since Survivor Series especially. I highly doubt Reigns will take a clear backseat in this angle. The Shield's seemingly newfound togetherness might actually be tested by this possible unification angle,tbh.

For me, the best thing to do is to have some kind of Shield breakdown at RR, either Ambrose dumping out Reigns 'by accident', or the other way round. Then they target Big E as a means to show that they're still dominant and that Ambrose is the best champion currently in the WWE.

A few 3 on 1 beatdowns ensue, culminating in Big E coming out fighting and picking up momentum that ultimately leads to the unification match. At EC, Big E is on top and Ambrose looks to Reigns or Rollins for support, but Ambrose's arrogance has gone to far and Rollins and Reigns aren't buying it anymore, so they leave him high and dry.

But, the preferred match would be to have Ambrose win the unified belt and then go triple threat for it at WM. So I don't know, they need to have Ambrose win a unification in such a way that keeps Big E looking strong (while he's still being pushed) but also sews the final seeds of doubt in The Shield break up, good luck with that one creative.

 

[L@RISANO]

For me, the best thing to do is to have some kind of Shield breakdown at RR, either Ambrose dumping out Reigns 'by accident', or the other way round. Then they target Big E as a means to show that they're still dominant and that Ambrose is the best champion currently in the WWE.

A few 3 on 1 beatdowns ensue, culminating in Big E coming out fighting and picking up momentum that ultimately leads to the unification match. At EC, Big E is on top and Ambrose looks to Reigns or Rollins for support, but Ambrose's arrogance has gone to far and Rollins and Reigns aren't buying it anymore, so they leave him high and dry.

But, the preferred match would be to have Ambrose win the unified belt and then go triple threat for it at WM. So I don't know, they need to have Ambrose win a unification in such a way that keeps Big E looking strong (while he's still being pushed) but also sews the final seeds of doubt in The Shield break up, good luck with that one creative.

Your post makes sense in the possibilities of the Shield showdown due to a break-up.
Your second and "preferred" match is all good,however, what happens to the push of Big E Langston in such a case? He is also in the midst of a push to the extent they have him in major matches teaming with CM Punk and John Cena and also facing Randy Orton and actually looking strong(Didn't expect the IC Champ to beat the WWE WHC Champ, so the dirty finger poke finish made sense).

 

[CultOfPersonality]

Your post makes sense in the possibilities of the Shield showdown due to a break-up.
Your second and "preferred" match is all good,however, what happens to the push of Big E Langston in such a case? He is also in the midst of a push to the extent they have him in major matches teaming with CM Punk and John Cena and also facing Randy Orton and actually looking strong(Didn't expect the IC Champ to beat the WWE WHC Champ, so the dirty finger poke finish made sense).

That's the problem, and probably why the unification is happening a bit too soon. If they kept it split, they could have The Shield in a triple threat for the US at Mania and continue Big E's push with the IC. But if they want to begin a Reigns push with a belt then it makes sense for him to win a unified title off of Ambrose rather than Big E, seeing as he has no prior with Big E.

Ambrose going over Big E clean just cannot happen for the benefit of Reigns and Big E. Reigns needs to beat Ambrose for his face turn, and Big E needs to continue looking strong whilst he's being pushed. Maybe some kind of stipulation will be added to the unification match that allows Ambrose to pick up some kind of bulls@%t win, but at the cost of his Shield teammates. It's going to be a tough story to write for the benefit of all involved

 

[MCMG]

I'm still not sure where I stand with regards to unifying the two mid-card titles. I think it could bring back prestige and may allow writers to up their game; however, the roster is so large and talented that it could be detrimental. The Cruiserweight title isn't sustainable and the hardcore title is probably too gimmicky to replace either the US or IC titles.

A Langston/Ambrose feud has potential and they have already foreshadowed that. However, there are other guys Big E can feud with that will be sat doing fuck all during the upcoming months. The Shield can easily feud with The Wyatt Family and/or a feud amongst Rollins, Reigns and Ambrose. In my opinion they shouldn't feud in the next few weeks. They are different options for both and, in the case of Dean, there are better options.

I personally don't think there is any need to unify the belts. 5 hours of television to fill and they just got rid of a World Title. Something doesn't add up and perhaps it is too much change at once and they will regret it. Interestingly, Cena and Orton left WM 20 as mid-card champs. They have done pretty well since. I wouldn't be shocked to see Big E and Ambrose being feuding for the next decade. I'm in no rush.

If they wanted to make Langston look great they could have him run through The Shield over the space of 6 months or so. Obviously that means the Shield would have to remain a stable but could be viable. Lets say he beats Ambrose at WM to unify both belts. Reigns and Rollins then boot Ambrose for being a failure: he can begin to develop as an individual. Then perhaps he faces Rollins a few times. Big E wins. That leads us to Summerslam where Big E and Reigns could face off for both titles. The winner is probably irrelevant because both will be stars and that would be the start of an epic feud. Rocky and Austin faced off way before their massive, era defining, feuding. Just a thought.

 

[L@RISANO]

That's the problem, and probably why the unification is happening a bit too soon. If they kept it split, they could have The Shield in a triple threat for the US at Mania and continue Big E's push with the IC. But if they want to begin a Reigns push with a belt then it makes sense for him to win a unified title off of Ambrose rather than Big E, seeing as he has no prior with Big E.

Ambrose going over Big E clean just cannot happen for the benefit of Reigns and Big E. Reigns needs to beat Ambrose for his face turn, and Big E needs to continue looking strong whilst he's being pushed. Maybe some kind of stipulation will be added to the unification match that allows Ambrose to pick up some kind of bulls@%t win, but at the cost of his Shield teammates. It's going to be a tough story to write for the benefit of all involved

The things is, Big E is in need of a belt in the lead-up to Wrestlemania much more than Reigns and Ambrose. That is why, unless the WWE is dropping the ball on Big E soon, I see him winning the Unification match with the Shield break-up going closer than ever before. Your first prediction of Ambrose getting too big and his superiority complex, which is something teased before as a reason for the break-up would go through easily. Have Reigns and Rollins walk out on him due to frustration and set up th Shield 3-way match at WM. Big E wins the title and looks strong going into WM. Everyone wins!


Also, I agree with you that the Unification match should happen Post-Mania. Obviously Reigns is being positioned as a Major Player for the future even more than Big E. Why not leave both titles until Mania? Have Reigns win the US in a 3-way Shield match and then unify it Post-WM.

Roman Reigns vs Big E Langston(US Champion vs IC Champion)

 

[CultOfPersonality]

That is what I'd prefer, but then if Reigns is going Face, Face vs Face might not work, unless it's an epic match like Bryan vs Cena. I think they're going the safe route by unifying whilst the IC is a face and US is a heel

 

[L@RISANO]

I'm still not sure where I stand with regards to unifying the two mid-card titles. I think it could bring back prestige and may allow writers to up their game; however, the roster is so large and talented that it could be detrimental. The Cruiserweight title isn't sustainable and the hardcore title is probably too gimmicky to replace either the US or IC titles.

A Langston/Ambrose feud has potential and they have already foreshadowed that. However, there are other guys Big E can feud with that will be sat doing fuck all during the upcoming months. The Shield can easily feud with The Wyatt Family and/or a feud amongst Rollins, Reigns and Ambrose. In my opinion they shouldn't feud in the next few weeks. They are different options for both and, in the case of Dean, there are better options.

I personally don't think there is any need to unify the belts. 5 hours of television to fill and they just got rid of a World Title. Something doesn't add up and perhaps it is too much change at once and they will regret it. Interestingly, Cena and Orton left WM 20 as mid-card champs. They have done pretty well since. I wouldn't be shocked to see Big E and Ambrose being feuding for the next decade. I'm in no rush.

If they wanted to make Langston look great they could have him run through The Shield over the space of 6 months or so. Obviously that means the Shield would have to remain a stable but could be viable. Lets say he beats Ambrose at WM to unify both belts. Reigns and Rollins then boot Ambrose for being a failure: he can begin to develop as an individual. Then perhaps he faces Rollins a few times. Big E wins. That leads us to Summerslam where Big E and Reigns could face off for both titles. The winner is probably irrelevant because both will be stars and that would be the start of an epic feud. Rocky and Austin faced off way before their massive, era defining, feuding. Just a thought.

That is what I'd prefer, but then if Reigns is going Face, Face vs Face might not work, unless it's an epic match like Bryan vs Cena. I think they're going the safe route by unifying whilst the IC is a face and US is a heel

As MCMG said above; the Unification is the perfect way to have Big E and Roman Reigns feud in the future although I wouldn't have it done the same way. Also, with the amount of Stars returning, this
Mid-Card Unification might even be relegated to being a secondary feud on the Show. Rather, the titles be left as they are, and then Unified when it could be a Big Deal sometime after Wrestlemania. Until then, let Big E and Reigns have little teases here and there as they had around Xmas time.

 

[kumarjtk]

according to my view roman reigns is top choice for wwe. Big e fails to win big matches but roman wins big matches. At royal rumble sheild elimates big e then ambrose eliminates roman. This upsets roman reigns. At ec ppv roman turns down ambrose and leave then bige wins unify the ic and us title . This setup a fued between ambrose and roman. Big e vs seth rollins for ic title at wm preshow.