Langston vs Jericho IC Title WM XXX

[Mr.Fortuna]

With the rumour of Jericho returning to WWE I feel that he would continue with where he left off from last year with his main intention being of putting younger talent over. Now I feel that with him being a 9 time Intercontinental Champion and the championship itself possibly being unified with the US Championship there needs to be a big program regarding the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania XXX.

With the title possibly being unified by the time the event takes place I feel the perfect opponent for Langston at the event would be Jericho. He could return as more of a heel putting over the title anc claiming that he would love to be a 10 time champion at 'Mania. If the championship is to regain its glory as the second most important title in WWE having Jericho involved in a program with Langston would be very intriguing and I would love to see this program take place. Would totally skyrocket Langston and add prestigue back to The Intercontinental Championship.

Thoughts?/ Gripes?

 

[justinept]

There's no question that a returning Jericho would put over a young talent at WrestleMania, and that's certainly one way to do it. On my fantasy WrestleMania card, I actually have Jericho vs. Sheamus (who I expect to return at The Royal Rumble and work as a heel...)

Here are my only issues with Jericho vs. Big E at WrestleMania. I personally don't enjoy face vs face matches. It's certainly possible for Jericho to turn heel for the sake of the program, but I don't believe it's possible for a WrestleMania crowd - the smarkiest of the smarks - to cheer for a muscle-bound Big E. Langston over a legendary performer like Chris Jericho. So for this match to happen, and for it not to be face vs. face, Big E would almost have to turn heel in the process. Now, if the rumors are true that Big E and Ambrose will wrestle at the Elimination Chamber pay-per view to unify the mid-card titles, then Langston will have to remain a face until at least February 23. Is six weeks enough time to build a program with Jericho AND turn Langston heel in the process? I don't think it is, but I could be wrong. More likely, for this match to happen, it would be face vs. face -- and again, I'm not big on those.

My other issue is also a personal preference toward my own fantasy booking. I've long been a believer that a title's prestige is dependent on the number of guys that are trying to win it. The US Title right now is irrelevant because no one has challenged Dean Ambrose for it since October. He's literally holding a belt that no one else seems to want. Well, the WWE is reportedly trying to rectify this problem by unifying the belts at Elimination Chamber. If that occurs, then I'd like to see the writers go a step further with it and have multiple challengers to the title at WrestleMania. Though predicting a fatal 4-way is pointless since they don't often occur, I'd love to see Damien Sandow, Kofi Kingston and Dolph Ziggler challenge Big E for the belt at WrestleMania. I think with three people aiming to win that belt, it would be a great way to show its prestige.

All of this, of course, is personal preference. I wouldn't be terribly upset with Jericho/Langston at 'Mania, but it wouldn't be my first choice.

 

[Tyrant25]

It's a good idea, I wouldn't be jumping out of my seat to see it but it does put Langston over and it gives prestige to the championship. But who's to say Langston will beat Ambrose for both the titles at Elimination Chamber?

 

[Pedigree1]

IN this point,of the HOF Y2J's career,putting over someone like a Big E,would be such a coo in Big E's career.. Jericho a 9 time IC champion i believe six time WWE champion,multiple tag team title reigns,inventor of the MITB!! Y2J is paying back the business that has been so so good to him... A win at the grandest stage of em all,Big E would have officially arrived IMO..

Im all for this match,but Y2J has got to return to make it happen

 

[Mr.Fortuna]

I feel that if not Jericho then Dolph Ziggler in my opinion would be the perfect opponent for Langston. Personally I feel that ever since Ziggler turned Face it has been a step back for him. He gets decent reactions but I feel like something is missing with him. Ziggler to me is a better cocky heel then a cocky babyface. It would be the perfect time for Ziggler to turn now that he will be on the shelf for a number of weeks. This injury lay-off could do wonders to his career and totally put him back up as a credible upper midcarder.

This fued would make sense since Langston was Ziggler muscle when Ziggler was fueding with Cena and fueding and and reigning as World Champion. Ziggler could come back with a bitter attitude since his former bodyguard is now more successful them him and then boom ... leads to a title match at WM.

On a side not I really like the idea of Sheamus as a heel versus Jericho at Mania.

 

[OutsiderDX]

Bringing prestige back to the IC belt isn't going to happen with one angle or with one person holding it.

The IC has been discredited for so many years, that to get the tarnish off, it will take time, effort and work.

It is pretty much like a obese person, thinking a few months of dieting with make him or her thin. No, it will take years of hard work and a concentrated effort to make a real change.

I don't think a possible World Title contender like BIG E holding it make it valuable. If anything it diminishes, because he doesn't value it, and sees it as a stepping stone.

Jericho holding it has never made it more important.

What will? The only thing is actually having a wrestler value it. Having them convince us they want to win it, hold it, keep it, love it.

It pretty much has be torn down, and coveted by the lowest men on the roster. And after years of men actually caring about winning and losing it... then maybe midcarders will value you. Then you can use it as a stepping stone again.

To shed the stink off the IC belt, you need years of men who crave nothing more than to be IC champ. To fight to win it. To care if they win it. Be devastated if they lose it.

 

[MCMG]

It would be a great option for Langston. Defeating Jericho should, in theory, be beneficial. Never mind what happened with Fandango. I suppose the question is; would Jericho put someone younger over, again. Surely he would rather face a bigger name or indeed be in a tag-team. That being said, he isn't in the WWE for such a long-time I doubt he can call the shots.

I'd like to see a Jericho involved at Mania and Big E is definitely a decent option. Big E seems to be a witty guy and hopefully Jericho can help him out. Jericho, as a face, was very often just saying random things that were pretty funny. No reason Big E can't do likewise.

 

[Mr.Beard]

Interesting idea and I like it. That would give legitimacy to the title just having Jericho fighting for it. Also, this same concept would work with Ambrose winning. Ambrose-Jericho would be brilliant. But, Big E-Jericho would let us see what E really has in his repertoire.

 

[L@RISANO]

Firstly; Having Jericho put over Big E would be good for the IC Champion no doubt. However, there are others as well who could be used more effectively in order for Big E to portray himself as a Strong Muscle-guy, if that is what WWE wants him as in the long-run.
Take a look below at the Superstars available to the WWE for Wrestlemania:

Brock Lesnar, Batista, Chris Jericho, the Undertaker, Kane, Triple H...possibly Hulk Hogan.
John Cena, Randy Orton, CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, Sheamus, the Shield, Big E Langston....Big Show and Mark Henry.

Loads of names. Very Lazy Creative team. Think of the possible programmes they could have and to think I haven't listed some Upper-Mid-Carders who will surely miss out unless some sort of Multiple man gimmick match is made.
Wrestlemania 30 can be the best ever easily, provided the WWE Creative plays its cards correctly.

 

[L@RISANO]

Interesting idea and I like it. That would give legitimacy to the title just having Jericho fighting for it. Also, this same concept would work with Ambrose winning. Ambrose-Jericho would be brilliant. But, Big E-Jericho would let us see what E really has in his repertoire.

If the Shield weren't breaking up, then an Ambrose-Jericho programme would be pure Gold.Think of the promos to look forward to.

 

[Randy Orton's Head Blood]

Jericho/Langston?

No thanks! I think that to be totally honest, The Shield would help Ambrose out in the form of getting the unified IC/US Titles. This way, Ambrose could go around calling himself the (let's say IC) Champion, to which Jericho returns (massive pops as always), saying that he's the man who has held the IC Title the most times...

Boom, there's your Wrestlemania match! Jericho/Punk/Langston could even team up against Shield at some point and lose, giving you that slight doubt on Jericho already. But I believe it would be a better match than Jericho/Langston & far better than Jericho/Fandango!

 

[Aquaman6686]

No. Jericho should be involved in a HUGE angle with a legitimate star at WrestleMania, and a match that would actually be worth watching. Big E Langston is a talentless black hole of charisma and not even Jericho could possibly get a good feud out of him. The only way Jericho vs. Langston should ever happen is if it's a short squash match where Jericho makes Langston tap to the Walls in less than a minute. Jericho needs to get over his obsession with putting over EVERY single person he fights, and only put over the ones with a future.

 

[Blade]

Eh. I like Jericho as much as the next guy, but is beating Jericho actually a big deal anymore? Everyone and their mother has beaten Jericho, and a clean victory over him didn't really do much for Fandango, ironic singing of his theme song aside.

Would it be a good match? Yeah, it'd probably be decent. Would it make Langston a star? Not as much as people seem to think.

 

[chibet]

But who's to say Langston will beat Ambrose for both the titles at Elimination Chamber?

lets see, ......momentum. A reason for the shield to break up and have a 3 way dance at mania (for not coming to save him). A five year old's understanding of how wrestling has been booked lately. These will all point you to the obvious.

 

[deadman talking]

id like to see the titles stay seperate but if they must be unified, why not have langston vs jericho at the chamber. jericho wins the ic for the tenth time, and then have jericho vs ambrose at wrestlemania for unification. ambrose wins in a probably better match

 

[thebigbadfox]

If the Shield weren't breaking up, then an Ambrose-Jericho programme would be pure Gold.Think of the promos to look forward to.

I agree I would much rather see an Ambrose v Jericho program than with BIG E. I think Ambrose's future is much brighter than Big E's so yeah. The promos would be awesome but the match itself would be even better.... So Y2J putting Ambrose over is my vote and thought of a great opening WMXXX match

 

[thebarber]

I think they will wait until Wrestlemania 30 to have the unification bout for the IC=US Titles. I see it being a multi man match, maybe an 8 man ladder match so many upper mid card guys get onto the ppv and the match itself should be treated as special. My 8 man match includes Dean Ambrose, Big E Langston, Bray Wyatt, Seth Rollins, Alberto Del Rio, Dolph Ziggler, The Miz and Kofu Kingston

 

[mrflibble]

Hi all, long time reader/lurker, but thought I would share my fantasy long term booking for the IC title at Wrestlemania

1. The Rumble - Ambrose and Rollins suffer quick eliminations at the hands of CM Punk, but Reigns is booked strong, breaks Kane's record for eliminations, but is eventually eliminated by Punk.

2. Raw following the Rumble. Shield promo (mostly from Ambrose and Rollins) about how strong the Shield looked in the Rumble and how they want revenge against Punk. Reigns interrupts and says there was only one member of the Shield that looked strong (confusion on Ambrose & Rollins faces) in the Rumble and how he dominated everybody and if it wasn't for CM Punk then he would be the one going to Wrestlemania. The Shield argue about CM Punk and then challenge CM Punk, to individual 1 on 1 matches for later in the night. Punk beats both Ambrose and Rollins, but Reigns wins his match, with help from Shield, specifically Rollins.

3. Fast forward to the Elimination Chamber. IC and US Title Unification at the Elimation Chamber. Big E v Ambrose. Ambrose wins with help from the Shield, again specifically from Rollins.

4. Next night on Raw, promo for tag title match between The Rhodes Brothers and Rollins and Reigns. Out come the shield. Ambrose cuts a heel promo about being the most dominant US champion that the WWE Universe has even seen (despite not defending it much!) and how he will now become the most dominate IC champion of all time. He also talks about being the most dominant member of the shield who currently holds 2 championships. Rollins interrupts Ambrose, and informs him that if it wasn't for his help he wouldn’t be the unified champion. Reigns, then interrupts and says, he is the most dominate member as shown by the Rumble and the fact that he is the only member of the Shield that could get the job done against CM Punk. Rollins then reminds Reigns that he wouldn’t have, if he didn’t help. They argue.
Ambrose cuts in, ‘guys, guys, I am the only member of the shield holding a championship, so that makes me the most dominant member’. Rollins and Reigns stop arguing and look at Ambrose. Rollins states, after we beat the Rhodes, that will change……
Tag Title Match. Rollins and Reigns win the titles after Goldust is pinned. Ambrose tried to interfere in the match, but was unsuccessful and was thrown out by the referee. So Ambrose and Reigns get the job done by themselves.
***This match also spells the end of the Rhodes partnership, as Cody blames Goldust for the loss.***

5. next week on raw, more problems between the Shield who continue to argue about who is the most dominant. Jericho makes his return, and mocks the Shield. He brings up Ambrose’ promo from the week before, and Jericho talks about how he is the most decorated IC champion in WWE history. The start of their program, leading to a match at Wrestlemania.

6. Following the Rhodes brothers split. A tag title tournament starts on Raw to determine the number 1 contenders for the belts at Wrestlemania. The tournament is won by the Uso’s.

7. The weeks leading up to Raw show’s more problems between the Shield which Jericho play’s with and teases each week.

8. Final Raw before Wrestlmania. A 6 man tag between Jericho, the Uso’s and the Shield. The Shield is virtually at breaking point now after weeks of problems and Jericho’s torments. The Shield get in each other’s faces at several points during the match.

9. Wrestlemania. Jericho wins the IC belt following failed interference from Rollins and Reigns. Face-off, between the Shield members. Ambrose shakes his head and leaves the ring.

10. Later on in the night, Tag Title match. Rollins and Reigns come to the ring without Ambrose. Rollins and Reigns dominate the early parts of the match. During the mid-point of the match, Ambrose comes to ring side. This upsets Reigns and Rollins rhythm, letting the Uso’s back in. Match eventually ends when Ambrose interferes and costs the Shield the match. Uso’s celebrate and head to the back. The Shield argue more in the ring, which then eventually ends in a brawl. The brawl continues between the 3 members for a few minutes, before Reigns comes out on top, and hits finishes on both Rollins and Ambrose. Reigns stands tall. A Wrestlemania moment!

 

[rge2010]

I have little love for Jericho these days. It wont make a difference if he is on the card or not. Having him against Langston and putting him over will do nothing for neither superstar. Jericho came back and did the same for Fandango last year....

Enough part timers (which I am hugely in favour of) but Jericho is a level below Taker, Brock, Triple H, Hogan...

 

[$Mr. 100%]

Rather have ambrose vs jericho 4 us title. Better match and us title on da line. They would have a great match and buildup. And jericho never has held US title so that builds another story. Ambrose loses but regains at extreme rules. And he builds it back up w/another successful defense against jericho
Keep belts separate!!! Us title can b made a big midcard title 2

 

[NickRude]

after i initially heard the rumors of a Y2J return..first thing i could think of was he should face the unified IC/US champ at Mania, since he has the credentials with those titles, the IC especially to put Big E or whoever is champ over.

I would not mind seeing Ambrose vs Y2J in the slightest bit lol but i dont think thATS happening. Especially with the shield split that is inevitable

however, i really would rather WWE to a special 8 or 10 man money in the bank of guys like Y2J, Christain, Del Rio, Miz, Sandow and some fresh other vets of the match plus a couple fresh faces, i really think that would be a better attraction and a way to use more people

 

[kadroan]

I think E would be fine without Jericho. He could face Big Show if he needs a talent to help him get over, him doing his finisher on Show would be huge.

Jericho would be better off on a smaller guy they're trying to push like Cody, Kofi, etc.