ShawnBronald
Pre-Show Stalwart
Lesnar is on SportsCenter right now and just announced he is officially retired from UFC and resigned last night with WWE. Thoughts?
Brock Lesnar OFFICIALLY Resigns with WWE
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jholcomb22
Pre-Show Stalwart
So Brock just announced on Sportscenter that he has re-signed with WWE.
Simple question: What does this mean for his match with Reigns?
Simple question: What does this mean for his match with Reigns?
Wow! Not because he has resigned; I often thought that he eventually would. But more so because they have decided to tell the world that he has committed. For me, this would have been a much bigger thing should they have decided to announce it the Raw after Mania. With the announcement coming now, I don't think there's any doubt that he is going over at WrestleMania.
Still, I'm relatively glad that he's signed. His relationship with Lesnar gives both of them so many opportunities in the WWE. I can't wait to see what they do with the time they've got.
Still, I'm relatively glad that he's signed. His relationship with Lesnar gives both of them so many opportunities in the WWE. I can't wait to see what they do with the time they've got.
ShawnBronald
Pre-Show Stalwart
I agree, I think they should have played it out similar to how they did the CM Punk situation a few year ago. I'm guessing Vince told him to announce it for a couple reasons. First and foremost, WWE is in the news right before WrestleMania. More news (hopefully) means more buys. Also, it's not so obvious which man walks out of 'Mania with the belt. Before this, it was almost guaranteed Reigns would win, with the thinking being that Lesnar was leaving. With him staying, it actually doesn't automatically mean he's keeping the belt.
In fact, I think this means he will drop the belt, but that's because Heyman turns on him. The crowd is definitely behind Lesnar. Reigns has been hinting at a heel turn. He's also terrible on the mic. What better way to fix all these issues than to have Heyman turn on Lesnar and become the mouthpiece for Reigns. I'm not usually a fan of a double turn, but this situation warrants one for sure.
The other, far less likely, scenario involves Rollins cashing in. I think WWE will hold off on that, though. Of course the above outcome only works if WWE is not planning on Rock vs. Brock next year. No chance they bring back Rock as a heel.
In fact, I think this means he will drop the belt, but that's because Heyman turns on him. The crowd is definitely behind Lesnar. Reigns has been hinting at a heel turn. He's also terrible on the mic. What better way to fix all these issues than to have Heyman turn on Lesnar and become the mouthpiece for Reigns. I'm not usually a fan of a double turn, but this situation warrants one for sure.
The other, far less likely, scenario involves Rollins cashing in. I think WWE will hold off on that, though. Of course the above outcome only works if WWE is not planning on Rock vs. Brock next year. No chance they bring back Rock as a heel.
Awwww nuts. I had heard a rumour that this was going to happen on RAW last night. Vince was supposed to be there and it was going to either happen live on RAW or be announced. I guess they couldn't get it done in time. That would have been epic.
I just hope he drops the belt at Mania, first to Reigns and then Rollins cashes in. Otherwise God knows when Rollins will get another chance to even see the belt.
I just hope he drops the belt at Mania, first to Reigns and then Rollins cashes in. Otherwise God knows when Rollins will get another chance to even see the belt.
WimpyKid4Life
Occasional Pre-Show
Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar are going to have an instant Classic at WrestleMania!!! It IS Main Event calibre and it will bring the fans to thier feet. I'm happy Brock is staying, there's so much more awesome feuds in store. Hates were proven wrong, Brock stated he enjoys stepping inside the squared circle and he has fun. They're going to bring it at WM! Whoever wins I'll be happy.
SoulTrain4
Pre-Show Stalwart
Wrestlemania loses another piece of mystique this year. They started with Sting not talking and the controversy around Lesnar's status and now both of those are blown up.
I'm not sure I like it.
I'm not happy or upset by this decision, I wish they woulda kept it under wraps though.
I would have liked it if Heyman screwed Brock, thinking Brock was leaving him to go back to UFC, only to find out Brock decided to stay after the fact.
Would have been dope.
I'm not sure I like it.
I'm not happy or upset by this decision, I wish they woulda kept it under wraps though.
I would have liked it if Heyman screwed Brock, thinking Brock was leaving him to go back to UFC, only to find out Brock decided to stay after the fact.
Would have been dope.
Over/under on how long I have to link this thread to a thread of people bitching about Brock Lesnar only being around a few shows, and general unhappiness?
I hate to be the urinator on good things (this is a good thing), but I will remind you all that Brock is probably coming back at the same sort of deal as this last one. Meaning, I give it to August until we are bitching about Brock Lesnar being there.
That said, this is great news. At the very least, this gives plenty of time for a Brock Lesnar face run, which is going to be awesome. This may just lead to a double turn at (or near) Wrestlemania. It gives plenty of options for a WWE that is desperate for options.
I hate to be the urinator on good things (this is a good thing), but I will remind you all that Brock is probably coming back at the same sort of deal as this last one. Meaning, I give it to August until we are bitching about Brock Lesnar being there.
That said, this is great news. At the very least, this gives plenty of time for a Brock Lesnar face run, which is going to be awesome. This may just lead to a double turn at (or near) Wrestlemania. It gives plenty of options for a WWE that is desperate for options.
The Warlord
Pre-Show Stalwart
Good...all the more reason gor Lesnar to retain his title until next Wrestlemania...ending an historic run as champion.
Perhaps he is on the same deal as before but as long as he isn't WWE Champion whilst being gone for months at a a time then I'm good with it. But everything is starting to fall into place for the WWE and WrestleMania now. And if they do decide to go down the route of Lesnar being off of TV for months at a time, then it starting to look more and more like Cena and Bryan will be leaving the mid card Championships, right? Yeah, I think so too. I'm not looking forward to the WWE Championship disappearing again for months but that looks like the play here. Cena and Bryan will be propping up the WWE whilst Lesnar puts his feet up and counts his money.
I think they could still make Lesnar a strong attraction without the Championship. I think that he needs to lose to Reigns and there needs to be a cash in. Build the Triple Threat between the three for a few months and cash in further down the line. But that's a long shot right now. For me, there's no way he doesn't leave as Champion.
Let the Era of Lesnar begin...
Lets not forget, that after his big return to wwe...he lost to cena his first match, nobody saw that coming.
So, lesnar resigning doesnt mean retaining. I hope he does, coz i fucking enjoy the guy more than anybody else. But as of now, brock is the face in this feud, and he has been the face since he won the title from cena on summerslam.
im with the guy that said lesnar will be betrayed by heyman.
on a side note, this news made everything way more interesting, lesnar is ALWAYS a plus to any ppv.
So, lesnar resigning doesnt mean retaining. I hope he does, coz i fucking enjoy the guy more than anybody else. But as of now, brock is the face in this feud, and he has been the face since he won the title from cena on summerslam.
im with the guy that said lesnar will be betrayed by heyman.
on a side note, this news made everything way more interesting, lesnar is ALWAYS a plus to any ppv.
TheICChampion
The hardcore casual fan
Good, maybe this won't mean a repeat of his match with Goldberg back at 20. If he's sticking around he might actually care about having a good match.
Great news for the E and wrestling fans. Not sure if this cements a victory at WM but the thought of Lesnar, Cena and Bryan representing the company as champions is pretty impressive. With Brock's schedule the World title is elevated as a truly special attraction while true headliners represent the other straps.
TheICChampion
The hardcore casual fan
Question is, what do you do with MitB? Do they create some non-existent loophole that allows him to hold the briefcase as long as he wants? Because after RAW odds are we won't be seeing Lesnar for a few months.
SoulTrain4
Pre-Show Stalwart
Now these people Lesnar to hold the title forever. Ugh
He needs to lose, period. I don't give a damn if it's to Adam Rose, the WWE WHC not being on TV isn't good for the shows or the product.
Don't try to hide this by making Cena and Bryan champions.
He needs to lose, period. I don't give a damn if it's to Adam Rose, the WWE WHC not being on TV isn't good for the shows or the product.
Don't try to hide this by making Cena and Bryan champions.
Vanilla Midget
Championship Contender
I think this only adds positively to the mania main event. It eliminates the possibility of Brock leaving, therefore ensuring the him retaining being a possible outcome of the match. It also reduces the chance that he will put on a performance sunday considering he's still on the payroll. Basically the fans that are anti-Reigns have been given a big reason to pay to see Mania.
WWE has written themselves into a corner so far as Regins and the world title go. Either Reigns wins or he goes the way of Ryback, which to be honest if you're a Regins fan or not, no one really wins. Reigns basically has to win. You have Rollins waiting in the wings to think about too. He has until Money in the Bank to cash in, there's definitely time. It would be such a waste for Rollins to fail the cash in. It may generate more heat for Rollins to cash in and beat Lesnar. I doubt we see any turns so far as either of the three men in question are concerned.
I still believe Lesnar drops the title at Mania. WWE is too full of babyfaces and not enough main event heels. I see Lesnar remaining heel and working programs with Orton, Bryan, and possibly even Ziggler. If Lesnar does go face, he has Rollins, Wyatt, Rusev, and whomever WWE decides to turn heel at or after Mania, the most likely of which being Sheamus. I see the bigger money matches being with Lesnar as heel for at least another year.
What about Lesnar VS Sting? I sincerly doubt that will ever happen, but crazy thought nonetheless.
WWE has written themselves into a corner so far as Regins and the world title go. Either Reigns wins or he goes the way of Ryback, which to be honest if you're a Regins fan or not, no one really wins. Reigns basically has to win. You have Rollins waiting in the wings to think about too. He has until Money in the Bank to cash in, there's definitely time. It would be such a waste for Rollins to fail the cash in. It may generate more heat for Rollins to cash in and beat Lesnar. I doubt we see any turns so far as either of the three men in question are concerned.
I still believe Lesnar drops the title at Mania. WWE is too full of babyfaces and not enough main event heels. I see Lesnar remaining heel and working programs with Orton, Bryan, and possibly even Ziggler. If Lesnar does go face, he has Rollins, Wyatt, Rusev, and whomever WWE decides to turn heel at or after Mania, the most likely of which being Sheamus. I see the bigger money matches being with Lesnar as heel for at least another year.
What about Lesnar VS Sting? I sincerly doubt that will ever happen, but crazy thought nonetheless.
BenChillin
Pre-Show Stalwart
Now we can predict the next year of Mania.
Watch. In my opinion this WILL happen.
Brock will hold the title until Wrestlemania 32.
The main event will be the Brock vs Rock rematch. Rock will win. What happens after that? I don't know.
I do have a feeling that they'll do this, basically to wipeout CM Punk's title reign and have Brock's be the longest in recent memory. Another notch on Brock's belt, and WWE is happy as well.
My opinion.
Watch. In my opinion this WILL happen.
Brock will hold the title until Wrestlemania 32.
The main event will be the Brock vs Rock rematch. Rock will win. What happens after that? I don't know.
I do have a feeling that they'll do this, basically to wipeout CM Punk's title reign and have Brock's be the longest in recent memory. Another notch on Brock's belt, and WWE is happy as well.
My opinion.
If WWE is 100% committed to giving Reigns a substantial run with the belt (or having Rollins cash in and giving him the same), then Reigns gets the HUGE push and wins.
If there is any shred of doubt as to whether Reigns (or Rollins) is ready for that role, Brock wins and holds the belt until at least SummerSlam when we likely revisit this same conversation.
Point being, whoever walks out of WM with the strap would logically have to hold it for a good while. Then again, with some of the booking nightmares we've seen recently in WWE, who really knows.
If there is any shred of doubt as to whether Reigns (or Rollins) is ready for that role, Brock wins and holds the belt until at least SummerSlam when we likely revisit this same conversation.
Point being, whoever walks out of WM with the strap would logically have to hold it for a good while. Then again, with some of the booking nightmares we've seen recently in WWE, who really knows.
its very simple first reason is ufc just signed punk so they offer less money than wwe. bcoz they got a popular former wwe star. second reason is wwe give more with limited schedule. I don't think he wins at mania. lesnar don't need that belt. at mania roman wins that belt then next night heyman brock appears and attack roman and allow rollins to cash in. now we have rock vs brock and Brock vs Bryan and Brock vs randy and Brock vs Kevin Owens for next 3 years.
I don't think Brock stay as a champion for another year. it leaves roman fails and Rollins fails to cash in.
I don't think Brock stay as a champion for another year. it leaves roman fails and Rollins fails to cash in.
Not a direct shot at the op but do individuals look around the board before posting? There are like ten of these "Brock Signs" threads.
Great news for the E and his fans. I love his schedule with the title. I just hope they do a better job keeping his presence felt while he is away.
Great news for the E and his fans. I love his schedule with the title. I just hope they do a better job keeping his presence felt while he is away.
chicagokmc
Getting Noticed By Management
Or they just have him win it back to back, adding to his legacy. Who else would they have win it right now? Bryan, maybe Orton so you get the Lesnar/Orton feud? Or you let Rollins win again and that buys WWE another year of figuring out when the future becomes the present
