KB Answers Wrestling Questions

[Khalifa]

OMG! That was you hahaha. I was like how did some dude just figure out the league code before anyone. Oh it's on brother.

Not very well as they cut his legs out four weeks in.



I wouldn't put much stock in that DVD.

Oh I don't, but even Hogan and Nash admit they made some silly booking decisions. I'm not saying that is the reason why it failed but it certainly didn't help. I agree with the quote that the guys that book shouldn't book themselves or even wrestle for that matter.

 

[klunderbunker]

THere are cases where that can work. Flair in 1989 was fine and Lawler did quite well in Memphis for like, ever.

 

[M]

OMG! That was you hahaha. I was like how did some dude just figure out the league code before anyone. Oh it's on brother.

Definitely. Chuck me a league code when you guys make one and I'll destroy you like I should have 3 years ago


KB, can you give me a brief summary of the happenings from that Orton push?

 

[klunderbunker]

He won the title at Summerslam, turned face the next night, lost the title four weeks later to HHH and didn't get the belt back for three years.

 

[Alex]

He won the title at Summerslam, turned face the next night, lost the title four weeks later to HHH and didn't get the belt back for three years.

For some reason I was reminded of Orton's WHC title win when Reigns won the rumble. If Reigns flounders who do you think they'd put in his place. In Orton's case it was Cena.

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

I know you are likely beyond bored with my guessing Mania, but I'll give it one more go along with a bonus question:

Lesnar vs. Reigns
HHH vs. Sting
Rusev vs. Cena
Wyatt vs. Taker
Rollins vs. Orton
Bryan vs. Ziggler
Divas Cluster
Battle-Royal/Male Cluster
Tag Title Match (likely pre-show fodder)

That seem about right? PLUS, does that not seem like a lot of singles matches for the show? And yet I'm not sure any those will be sacrificed or merged into another cluster (mind you, Orton, Bryan, Ziggler vs. Rollins, Kane, Big Show wouldn't completely shock me)

 

[Kris Benwa]

Does Reigns really have that many less moves than everyone else? It seems to me like if he worked a body part or got worked over and incorporated a few big spots for momentum switches he easily has an adequate moveset to put on 20 minute matches IMO. I can easily envision a match between him and Lesnar that would be a great emotional match in different ways. I mean it's incredibly mostly because you have such a well booked Brock Lesnar who it's easy to tell a story with I don't see why people are expecting a bad match. It may not be a back and forth scientific match up but I can see the story carrying it like a better version of SS 2014 for Lesnar

 

[klunderbunker]

For some reason I was reminded of Orton's WHC title win when Reigns won the rumble. If Reigns flounders who do you think they'd put in his place. In Orton's case it was Cena.

Probably Bryan or Rollins.

I know you are likely beyond bored with my guessing Mania, but I'll give it one more go along with a bonus question:

Lesnar vs. Reigns
HHH vs. Sting
Rusev vs. Cena
Wyatt vs. Taker
Rollins vs. Orton
Bryan vs. Ziggler
Divas Cluster
Battle-Royal/Male Cluster
Tag Title Match (likely pre-show fodder)

That seem about right? PLUS, does that not seem like a lot of singles matches for the show? And yet I'm not sure any those will be sacrificed or merged into another cluster (mind you, Orton, Bryan, Ziggler vs. Rollins, Kane, Big Show wouldn't completely shock me)

Yeah that sounds likely. Wrestlemania tends to have a lot of singles matches in the past few years so it should be fine.

Does Reigns really have that many less moves than everyone else? It seems to me like if he worked a body part or got worked over and incorporated a few big spots for momentum switches he easily has an adequate moveset to put on 20 minute matches IMO. I can easily envision a match between him and Lesnar that would be a great emotional match in different ways. I mean it's incredibly mostly because you have such a well booked Brock Lesnar who it's easy to tell a story with I don't see why people are expecting a bad match. It may not be a back and forth scientific match up but I can see the story carrying it like a better version of SS 2014 for Lesnar

Yeah he could, but he hasn't done it yet. THat's a bit worrying.

 

[Aeon Mathix]

is Cena the first to beat Rusev at Mania? If so how long until Rusev is a rosebud or released?

 

[klunderbunker]

I'm thinking no for some reason.

A good while.

 

[Uncle Sam]

I missed Raw, like I miss it every week. What was the reason given for why Bryan deserves to be in the WrestleMania main event? That he never lost the title or just because the fans like him more than Reigns?

 

[Vageena Hertz]

I see you've not reviewed No Way Out 2007 on your site, what did you think of it? Worth a watch?

 

[klunderbunker]

I missed Raw, like I miss it every week. What was the reason given for why Bryan deserves to be in the WrestleMania main event? That he never lost the title or just because the fans like him more than Reigns?

Never lost the title.

I see you've not reviewed No Way Out 2007 on your site, what did you think of it? Worth a watch?

I gave it a C- so there are worse shows out there.

 

[Alex]

Am I right in saying that suicide dives in WWE aren't as impactful than say the ones in TNA are because the barricades are farther away.

I mean when I see Bryan, Rollins (and CM Punk before also) do suicide dives they don't look as impactful as when Austin Aries does it as he slams into his opponent.

 

[klunderbunker]

They aren't. They're basically flying shoves in WWE. That's a good thing for safety.

 

[Thriller Ant]

Am I right in saying that suicide dives in WWE aren't as impactful than say the ones in TNA are because the barricades are farther away.

I mean when I see Bryan, Rollins (and CM Punk before also) do suicide dives they don't look as impactful as when Austin Aries does it as he slams into his opponent.

Aries also does his below the middle rope rather than above (I assume he hasn't changed that), which sends him more directly at the opponent. Above the middle ropes suicide dives put you quite a bit higher on the guy taking the move

 

[L@RISANO]

Does Ambrose vs Barrett have enough legs to get to Mania? I hope so since I am intrigued by the feud.

We might get both the IC and US titles on the line at Mania in two great feuds if that could happen.

 

[klunderbunker]

THe title almost has to change hands before that.

 

[Alex]

Aries also does his below the middle rope rather than above (I assume he hasn't changed that), which sends him more directly at the opponent. Above the middle ropes suicide dives put you quite a bit higher on the guy taking the move

I didn't know that. I'll have to keep an eye out.

KB. In regards to Reigns' Rumble win and (possible) Wrestlemania event spot do you reckon CM Punk's gripe about not being allowed both is somewhat justified??

 

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Do you think they could go the route of Cena/Lesnar Extreme Rules to get Reigns more cheers? He gets abused so bad during the match people cheer him more and more. Then he ends up picking up the win. I would almost also equate it to ADR/Ziggler's double turn, except Reigns is still supposed to be a face going in.

 

[klunderbunker]

I didn't know that. I'll have to keep an eye out.

KB. In regards to Reigns' Rumble win and (possible) Wrestlemania event spot do you reckon CM Punk's gripe about not being allowed both is somewhat justified??

Not really. Again, Punk's attitude about everything holds him back.

Do you think they could go the route of Cena/Lesnar Extreme Rules to get Reigns more cheers? He gets abused so bad during the match people cheer him more and more. Then he ends up picking up the win. I would almost also equate it to ADR/Ziggler's double turn, except Reigns is still supposed to be a face going in.

It's possible but that's a risky move to go with to make someone feel like a bit deal.

 

[Fire Marshall Bill]

Not really. Again, Punk's attitude about everything holds him back.




It's possible but that's a risky move to go with to make someone feel like a bit deal.

I kind of thought the same thing, but I don't know how well this Reigns/Bryan thing at Fast Lane is really going to help him get more support again, no matter how they do it. I mean, does someone really come off as a big deal if they beat Lesnar at WM and only get half or so cheers? It would be one thing if it was Cena, but this guy is supposed to be the brand new big babyface.

Another point: If they do a clean win at Fast Lane where DB raises Reigns' hand in support and so on, could they use that angle to garner more heat towards Lesnar where he destroys DB one Raw and Reigns comes to save him? This would most likely be an attack of convenience more than anything, since DB will (probably) be in another feud at that point.

 

[klunderbunker]

That could help. Bryan putting Reigns over will indeed help.

 

[Vageena Hertz]

What do you think was Edge's Wrestlemania moment?

 

[klunderbunker]

The spear to Hardy off the ladder.