KB Answers Wrestling Questions

[L@RISANO]

One thing that has been confusing for me in the post-Mania Roman Reigns discussion, is the fact that many people have decried Reigns for using his Main Signature Moves whilst mounting his limited chances at offense against Brock.
He was getting his arse handed to him, and just when he got an opening, doesn't it make sense that he immediately went for his Big Shots to try to knock the Beast down?

Is it fair to say that many fans just don't understand the art of story-telling during Matches, and many just believe that somehow a match needs 100 moves+ to be called great?

Personally, I have always enjoyed WWE due to storylines, and story-telling and psychology during matches have become more and more prominent, lMO, in order for me to truly enjoy a payoff match to a feud.




Also, quick question: How long until they do a Roman Reigns vs John Cena match? I really feel Cena can bring out the best in Reigns when they eventually collide... and no, it shouldn't be for the US/IC title(although, I would have loved to see Reigns answer Cena's Open Challenge in a random one-off on Monday night).

 

[Alex]

Is it funny that lots of people thought Seth Rollins was going to be the one to flounder when the Shield broke up.

 

[Da Prophet]

Why did WWE go with Orton vs. HHH vs. Cena at Mania 24 for the title instead of Orton vs. Cena?

Considering the reaction that they got when they stood across from each other during the Rumble match, should they have gone with Triple H vs. Cena for the title at Mania if they didn't want to just go with Orton vs. Cena?

Who did Batista piss off to get stuck with such a throwaway match at Mania the same year?

 

[L@RISANO]

Is it funny that lots of people thought Seth Rollins was going to be the one to flounder when the Shield broke up.

To be fair, when I restarted watching in 2013 and I saw the SHIELD, Ambrose was getting loads of hype, then Roman rumours started swirling on the net with regards to a big push. Rollins was just... there as an insignificant '3rd' wheel(based on how I saw it) and only gained true prominence when the Shield went babyface and he showed off his brilliant high flying abilities... then the Heel turn happened...

 

[Shocky]

Not likely. I wouldn't be surprised if Mania wasn't included in the standard WWE Network deal next year though.

I only bring it up because of the money to viewership ratio the major NCAA conference football games have. I think most of them (aside SEC) make $25 million for around 6.5 million viewers. Surely Mania would pull a larger number than those games.

 

[klunderbunker]

One thing that has been confusing for me in the post-Mania Roman Reigns discussion, is the fact that many people have decried Reigns for using his Main Signature Moves whilst mounting his limited chances at offense against Brock.
He was getting his arse handed to him, and just when he got an opening, doesn't it make sense that he immediately went for his Big Shots to try to knock the Beast down?

Is it fair to say that many fans just don't understand the art of story-telling during Matches, and many just believe that somehow a match needs 100 moves+ to be called great?

Personally, I have always enjoyed WWE due to storylines, and story-telling and psychology during matches have become more and more prominent, lMO, in order for me to truly enjoy a payoff match to a feud.




Also, quick question: How long until they do a Roman Reigns vs John Cena match? I really feel Cena can bring out the best in Reigns when they eventually collide... and no, it shouldn't be for the US/IC title(although, I would have loved to see Reigns answer Cena's Open Challenge in a random one-off on Monday night).

It came off to me like HHH vs. Great Khali: he didn't try anything but the Pedigree because he knew it was the only thing that would hurt a monster like Khali.

I'd say next year.

Is it funny that lots of people thought Seth Rollins was going to be the one to flounder when the Shield broke up.

I wouldn't say flounder. Be the least successful maybe.

Why did WWE go with Orton vs. HHH vs. Cena at Mania 24 for the title instead of Orton vs. Cena?

Considering the reaction that they got when they stood across from each other during the Rumble match, should they have gone with Triple H vs. Cena for the title at Mania if they didn't want to just go with Orton vs. Cena?

Who did Batista piss off to get stuck with such a throwaway match at Mania the same year?

We had seen Orton vs. Cena too many times already and they didn't have anything for the other guy to do.

The same person Austin did to get Hall at Wrestlemania XVIII.

To be fair, when I restarted watching in 2013 and I saw the SHIELD, Ambrose was getting loads of hype, then Roman rumours started swirling on the net with regards to a big push. Rollins was just... there as an insignificant '3rd' wheel(based on how I saw it) and only gained true prominence when the Shield went babyface and he showed off his brilliant high flying abilities... then the Heel turn happened...

Pretty much this.

I only bring it up because of the money to viewership ratio the major NCAA conference football games have. I think most of them (aside SEC) make $25 million for around 6.5 million viewers. Surely Mania would pull a larger number than those games.

It will but basketball is a "real" sport. Basically the major networks think they're too good for wrestling.

 

[Alex]

What is it with WWE giving people one name. I kind of get it with Cesaro and Rusev their names are unique and fit the one name idea but calling Adrian Neville, Neville just makes it sound like the guy you know from the bar/college etc

 

[klunderbunker]

My guess is it sounds better on shirts.

 

[L@RISANO]

My guess is it sounds better on shirts.

"Mighty Mouse" Neville?

 

[klunderbunker]

I'd watch him.

 

[MrHashasheen]

This might just be the mark in me, but if Samoa Joe had come out on Monday for Cena's open challenge, kicked his ass and took the title as the main event, it would have been awesome. And I don't even like Samoa Joe that much.

Thoughts?

 

[klunderbunker]

No need to have him beat Cena clean but a countout victory etc would be fine.

 

[MrHashasheen]

Dunno, I'm just thinking it because Cena would be somewhat tired from Wrestlemania, and it would then set up a brief three-way between him, Cena & Rusev, before a Cena-Joe exchange that I'd be dying to see.

 

[MrHashasheen]

1. WWE lower carder you'd send to TNA to get an EC3 push? I lean towards Adam Rose or Kofi Kingston.
2. Is it just me, or should Daniel Bryan have had more meaningful feuds with guys like Wade Barrett and Ryback and a return to a feud with the Miz? These three were the biggest notable components of his first year in the WWE and it's hardly ever referenced or touched upon by the WWE. If anything, Wade should be his biggest nearly-rival, Ryback his frenemy and Miz his old stomping ground. Not even for like long feuds, but they could touch gloves for two months and then go back to doing their own thing, like a reoccuring dislike or hatred.

 

[klunderbunker]

Kingston would be up there. Rose is easily fixable. Overall......yeah Kofi actually.

Somewhat meaningful but not really long ones.

 

[Skuzzy]

Even if he's doing nothing or is stuck with New Day, Kofi is too good to be released no? well maybe not good but idk serviceable maybe?

 

[klunderbunker]

Yeah he'll be around a long time. He can have a good match with anyone and the fans like him. The New Day stuff is just a waste of time though.

 

[KettleFace]

Heel Kofi - does it have potential?

What would be your ideal scenario for Roman over the next 6 months or so?

With New Day, PTP, Usos, Kidd/Cesaro, Luchas and the Ascension - are we witnessing a revitalisation of the Tag Team division?

Who does Rollins face (should he keep the title) in PPVs from now til SummerSlam?

 

[klunderbunker]

Yeah but they'd have to change a lot.

Chasing but not winning the title.

A pretty lame one.

Bryan, Orton, Cena, and in something I like but wouldn't want to see, Ryback.

 

[L@RISANO]

I would have Reigns and Rollins collide at ER, but Rollins as usual finds a sly way to win, probably through Authority shenanigans.

Thereafter, Roman Reigns can finally take back up his storyline of 'finishing the Authority' that was started post-Payback, which should culminate in a match vs Triple H(which would add some sort of logic to HHH going over Sting at Mania), possibly at SummerSlam.


I feel it would be a great way to build up Roman as he requires but without visibly dropping him back down to throwaway midcard feuds, but as you said, away from getting his hands on the title.


Your thoughts?

 

[L@RISANO]

Surely, Seth Rollins isn't just a short transitional Champion, right? He should have this title as long as he can keep his high level of performance after such a long time holding onto that golden briefcase.

 

[klunderbunker]

I would have Reigns and Rollins collide at ER, but Rollins as usual finds a sly way to win, probably through Authority shenanigans.

Thereafter, Roman Reigns can finally take back up his storyline of 'finishing the Authority' that was started post-Payback, which should culminate in a match vs Triple H(which would add some sort of logic to HHH going over Sting at Mania), possibly at SummerSlam.


I feel it would be a great way to build up Roman as he requires but without visibly dropping him back down to throwaway midcard feuds, but as you said, away from getting his hands on the title.


Your thoughts?

You don't want to have Reigns losing twice in a row like that.

Surely, Seth Rollins isn't just a short transitional Champion, right? He should have this title as long as he can keep his high level of performance after such a long time holding onto that golden briefcase.

I'd say at least through Summerslam.

 

[KettleFace]

Yeah but they'd have to change a lot.

Chasing but not winning the title.

A pretty lame one.

Bryan, Orton, Cena, and in something I like but wouldn't want to see, Ryback.

Why wouldn't you want to see it?

A quick yes, no or maybe on whether or not you think the following will be World Champion in the future.

Balor
Owens
Zayn
Ambrose
Ryback
Rusev
Stardust/Cody
Harper

 

[klunderbunker]

Bad business.

Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No

 

[Blade]

Do you think there's any real plan for Dean Ambrose, with Ambrose showing frustration over his recent big losses? Or is that giving WWE too much credit regarding their midcard booking?