Happy Gilmore
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I think it is kind of like NXT guys invading the company like The Nexus was what it was explained to be so technically, they do have a WWE contract.
**MERGED** The Shield Discussion - Matches, angles, etc (Keep It In Here!!!!)
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Orton and Jericho's new direction would start with The shield going in a new direction, which would start with the introduction of the 6 man tag titles. They should cut a promo about how theyre the best 3 man team in WWE history and how JBL said it himself, and thats why theyre the first and will be the only champions in WWE history. Hit the music of Sheamus. He says if they were really the best, theyd defend it...that night. Sheamus says it will be him and 2 others against the shield, and the match ends up being Sheamus, Ryback, and Jericho. Jericho turns on the 3 during the match and out comes Orton, who appears to be looking to help Sheamus and Ryback but turns on them aswell. The shield, along with Orton and Jericho, raise their hands in victory in the middle of the ring. After they leave, sheamus gets on the mic and says that it isnt over. Next week the show opens with Sheamus and ryback saying that they find 3 new guys to even the score. Enter SinSterio. The crowd is still wondering who the third man is. Well, its Christian. Theyre all in the ring and the shield, along with Y2J and Orton come to the ring. They say theyre not worthy of a match but bitch Vickie comes out and makes a 5v5 match anyway, with mysterio being pinned by Rollins when he cheats for the win. Vickie comes out and says that because the shield cheated, the 6 man tag titles would be put on the line. Ryback, Sheamus, and Christian lose, however, because the shield work together too well. Next week, shield promo about how theyre the best. Rey Mysterio, Del Rio, who loses the belt to Swagger at Mania, and Cara come out and say prove it. The trio loses. The shield cut another promo about how theyre unstoppable. They have one more match with the superfaces at the next PPV, whichever one that would be depending on how long the feud would be stretched out and there is a final 5v5 War Games(!!!) match which the shield loses due to mis-communication between Orton and Ambrose. They shield turn on Dean Ambrose who is beaten badly. The following monday, Vickie comes out and says that the belts are to be vacated because Seth Rollins is injured and the trio is no longer in tact. The WWE now has the chance to give the belt to new trios, for instance Kingston, Bourne, and Truth or even 3MB. About a month later, Ambrose makes a surprise return and starts ambushing each member of the shield, including Jericho and Orton, one by one and he now has this new gimmick of a total bad ass. He joins forces with Sheamus, Ryback, and Christian to take the shield on at the next ppv where the 4 faces win. After the match, evrybody clears the ring except Ambrose and Reigns. Reigns extends his hand for a handshake and it is accepted, and as Ambrose turns to walk away, Reigns attacks him starting a 1v1 feud. The rest of the 3 faces move on to new feuds, but not with each other until the new 3 shield members, Y2J, Orton, and Rollins split up because they always bail their victims out, because they continue to terrorize the WWE. They can even have a 6 man tag title reign. Jericho and Orton eventually feud with Orton coming out on top.
Well, that is what I would do if I was head booker. What do you think? Agree, disagree? Why? Would you bring back the belts? What do you think the shield and the superfaces should do next?
Orton and Jericho's new direction would start with The shield going in a new direction, which would start with the introduction of the 6 man tag titles. They should cut a promo about how theyre the best 3 man team in WWE history and how JBL said it himself, and thats why theyre the first and will be the only champions in WWE history. Hit the music of Sheamus. He says if they were really the best, theyd defend it...that night. Sheamus says it will be him and 2 others against the shield, and the match ends up being Sheamus, Ryback, and Jericho. Jericho turns on the 3 during the match and out comes Orton, who appears to be looking to help Sheamus and Ryback but turns on them aswell. The shield, along with Orton and Jericho, raise their hands in victory in the middle of the ring. After they leave, sheamus gets on the mic and says that it isnt over. Next week the show opens with Sheamus and ryback saying that they find 3 new guys to even the score. Enter SinSterio. The crowd is still wondering who the third man is. Well, its Christian. Theyre all in the ring and the shield, along with Y2J and Orton come to the ring. They say theyre not worthy of a match but bitch Vickie comes out and makes a 5v5 match anyway, with mysterio being pinned by Rollins when he cheats for the win. Vickie comes out and says that because the shield cheated, the 6 man tag titles would be put on the line. Ryback, Sheamus, and Christian lose, however, because the shield work together too well. Next week, shield promo about how theyre the best. Rey Mysterio, Del Rio, who loses the belt to Swagger at Mania, and Cara come out and say prove it. The trio loses. The shield cut another promo about how theyre unstoppable. They have one more match with the superfaces at the next PPV, whichever one that would be depending on how long the feud would be stretched out and there is a final 5v5 War Games(!!!) match which the shield loses due to mis-communication between Orton and Ambrose. They shield turn on Dean Ambrose who is beaten badly. The following monday, Vickie comes out and says that the belts are to be vacated because Seth Rollins is injured and the trio is no longer in tact. The WWE now has the chance to give the belt to new trios, for instance Kingston, Bourne, and Truth or even 3MB. About a month later, Ambrose makes a surprise return and starts ambushing each member of the shield, including Jericho and Orton, one by one and he now has this new gimmick of a total bad ass. He joins forces with Sheamus, Ryback, and Christian to take the shield on at the next ppv where the 4 faces win. After the match, evrybody clears the ring except Ambrose and Reigns. Reigns extends his hand for a handshake and it is accepted, and as Ambrose turns to walk away, Reigns attacks him starting a 1v1 feud. The rest of the 3 faces move on to new feuds, but not with each other until the new 3 shield members, Y2J, Orton, and Rollins split up because they always bail their victims out, because they continue to terrorize the WWE. They can even have a 6 man tag title reign. Jericho and Orton eventually feud with Orton coming out on top.
Well, that is what I would do if I was head booker. What do you think? Agree, disagree? Why? Would you bring back the belts? What do you think the shield and the superfaces should do next?
Jack-Hammer
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Whether or not The Shield come out with a win at WM against Show, Sheamus & Orton; they've established themselves firmly as a relevant threat in WWE. As of right now, they're undefeated as they've garnered six man tag victories, clean ones I might add, over most of WWE's biggest babyfaces right now. But where to they go after WM?
After WrestleMania, I think it's time for WWE to move The Shield forward. The group needs to have more of a long term plan & goals rather than seemingly random attacks on various stars in the company. That cow has been milked dry, so it's time for some added depth.
The next logical step would be to establish them as wrestlers who compete in matches on a regular basis. As there's three of them, it makes sense to put two of them in the tag team scene and one as a singles wrestler, though their mutual alliance can remain as tight as it ever has been.
I'm a little concerned with how WWE will book them once they do ultimately move forward with them. They've established The Shield as a potent threat as a group, so I can't help but worry a little that they'll book them as being less of a threat when they're no longer booked as three guys who are basically joined at the hip.
After WrestleMania, I think it's time for WWE to move The Shield forward. The group needs to have more of a long term plan & goals rather than seemingly random attacks on various stars in the company. That cow has been milked dry, so it's time for some added depth.
The next logical step would be to establish them as wrestlers who compete in matches on a regular basis. As there's three of them, it makes sense to put two of them in the tag team scene and one as a singles wrestler, though their mutual alliance can remain as tight as it ever has been.
I'm a little concerned with how WWE will book them once they do ultimately move forward with them. They've established The Shield as a potent threat as a group, so I can't help but worry a little that they'll book them as being less of a threat when they're no longer booked as three guys who are basically joined at the hip.
LoudClearVoice
Mid-Card Championship Winner
I'd like to see them have a veteran "leader." My money is on heel Randy Orton. If WWE wants to go this route, they could have another "super group" with 2 Shield guys winning the tag belts, Orton with the world title and the other Shield member with the IC belt.
The Butcher
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The phrase "Freebird Rule" comes to mind. Team Hell No has run its course and the team of Zig & Big doesn't seem to have much long-term potential, not so long as Dolph is Mr. MITB. The Shield could and should be in line for a tag-title reign, IMO.
If not a tag title reign then all three should have singles matches with the other two either at ringside or watching from the crowd/boxes. Whichever gets the best crowd reaction takes the de facto leader role of the group, and eventually a star spins out of the stable.
If not a tag title reign then all three should have singles matches with the other two either at ringside or watching from the crowd/boxes. Whichever gets the best crowd reaction takes the de facto leader role of the group, and eventually a star spins out of the stable.
Mustang Sally
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Yes, that's going to be the big question. Up to now, they've essentially been featured as cowardly bullies; they attack only when the numerical odds are in their favor. When they come down to the ring and find three top faces waiting for them, they don't engage.
Still, there are tons of ways to advance them as a group. It was terrific to see them as the ones stalked last night; they stood in ring center and appeared decidedly uncomfortable at the prospect of the other group dictating the terms of the confrontation. Additionally, they got their heads handed to them, which furthers the notion that they prey only on the outnumbered.
I like the idea of Randy Orton going bad (as he inevitably will) and becoming leader of the Shield. That's the way to keep them effective and relevant, because if they don't start evolving soon, they'll become a bore. There are only so many versions of Nexus that can be done, y'know.
Meanwhile, the concept of Randy leading a heel group is very appealing. His career can use a boost at this point.
Underfaker
The man of 1,004 holds
I don't know why, but I can see Orton screwing Sheamus & Show at wrestlemania. They're making to much of a big thing out of Big Show being untrustworthy and keeping Orton quiet that I can see an RKO out of nowhere on Sheamus to give the shield the win.
The next night on Raw I would like to see Randy cutting a promo revealing himself as the leader of these men called the shield because its an injustice that he has been overlooked for titles and that he's had to pander to all the fans.
They then announce they are going to take over Raw & Smackdown. First of all taking out Sheamus and then maybe Big Show. After showing some dominance, Randy gets put in the WWE title race and two of them, lets say Rollins and reigns pick up the tag titles. you could have Ambrose getting in some cool personal feuds with the popular faces and showcase his cool promo work.
It's a bit of fantasy booking, but I could see its happening, I would certainly enjoy it and it would give these guys even more relevancy and give them a direction to go.
Thoughts?
The next night on Raw I would like to see Randy cutting a promo revealing himself as the leader of these men called the shield because its an injustice that he has been overlooked for titles and that he's had to pander to all the fans.
They then announce they are going to take over Raw & Smackdown. First of all taking out Sheamus and then maybe Big Show. After showing some dominance, Randy gets put in the WWE title race and two of them, lets say Rollins and reigns pick up the tag titles. you could have Ambrose getting in some cool personal feuds with the popular faces and showcase his cool promo work.
It's a bit of fantasy booking, but I could see its happening, I would certainly enjoy it and it would give these guys even more relevancy and give them a direction to go.
Thoughts?
Papa Pillman
I've got more Ho's than Jim Duggan
This.
Shield dominating the tag ranks with the Freebird rule applied would seem to be a next logical step after the run-in group beatdowns stop.
This could do a couple of things as a result. First it could create some interesting matchups for a while, after The Shield runs through all of the normal tag team fodder, as inevitably we would see face pairings of random top stars in the Hell No mold trying to come together to end their reign. And second, and most importantly, it would eventually allow a huge push for a real tag team, not just a thrown together pairing of top card faces. A pair of face foils could be built and would have a big chance to get over and get elevated by being the first ones to actually get the job done. It could be huge for the tag division, and a good vehicle to build a new young face team into something of high relevance.
I think early on its clear that Ambrose is being built in that "de facto leader role" you speak of. But, honestly, I really feel when this is all said and done that all three will come out as stars. They all have their own "it factor". Even Reigns who would appear to have the farthest to go due to the fact that he is the most green and the majority of his current mic work has been limited to yelling some key phrases at the crowd, has such a great look and pedigree, and a combo of size and intensity that should end up serving him quite well and allowing him to ascend toward the top of the card as a single's guy almost as assuredly as the other two.
Also in response to the Orton suggestions, I would hate to see them saddled with Orton as the leader. It doesn't fit their M.O., we've seen Orton go that route already with Legacy, and most importantly The Shield(unlike a young Rhodes and DiBiase) doesn't need Orton to get over. Putting Orton with the Shield benefits Orton far more than it does them. And it would potentially stifle the three of them, especially Ambrose.
The Butcher
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I have no doubt that all three will eventually gain some measure of success, but when I say a star will spin out of the stable, I mean that one guy will surely take off before the others. It never fails, either they'll beat him down and kick him out turning him face or he'll take over the group and become a mini-despot heel.
Let me set my stall out - I like the Shield - IMO they could become as big as the NWO were in WCW if their storyline is built and they are not prematurely split up.
Please note I say "could"
Personally I would have liked them to continue together for the next 18 months - 2 years and actually over the next few weeks get them invovled in a feud with Kane & Daniel Bryan for the tag team titles and having them eventually winning the titles. I would also like them to get invovled in a feud with Antonio Cesario again eventually getting them to win the US title. This would also give them plenty of time on the mic and in singles and multiple competition.
I don't want to see A.N. other superstar being behind them at all but I like the idea of them interfering in Cenas matches so it teases the idea - until they are ready to interfere in a Cena match costing him the title.
A slow steady build up please but now I bring myself to reality i imagine by the end of the summer they will have gone their seperate ways and a lost oppurtunity a bit like Nexus
Please note I say "could"
Personally I would have liked them to continue together for the next 18 months - 2 years and actually over the next few weeks get them invovled in a feud with Kane & Daniel Bryan for the tag team titles and having them eventually winning the titles. I would also like them to get invovled in a feud with Antonio Cesario again eventually getting them to win the US title. This would also give them plenty of time on the mic and in singles and multiple competition.
I don't want to see A.N. other superstar being behind them at all but I like the idea of them interfering in Cenas matches so it teases the idea - until they are ready to interfere in a Cena match costing him the title.
A slow steady build up please but now I bring myself to reality i imagine by the end of the summer they will have gone their seperate ways and a lost oppurtunity a bit like Nexus
Dysturbed
Under the radar
The problem with them winning the tag titles, is that if they don't have competition that is considered to be exciting, then. I happen to like most of the tag teams that exist right now on the main roster, but that doesn't mean that it will translate to interest in the actual matches/feuds. So far, a lot of what has made their tagging exciting is probably the fact that they have done it against high level singles competitors. With that in mind, I know that there will at some point be more developmental wrestlers brought up and that there are people currently on the main rosters that can be made into teams to help the Shield have entertaining tag matches against non main event caliber performers.
Regardless, one obvious key to keeping the Shield together for awhile is to allow for the individuality to shine through with the characters, even if they continue to exist as a unit. If Ambrose cuts a solo promo for example, or a longer one before passing on the mic, it will help establish his persona even more.
Regardless, one obvious key to keeping the Shield together for awhile is to allow for the individuality to shine through with the characters, even if they continue to exist as a unit. If Ambrose cuts a solo promo for example, or a longer one before passing on the mic, it will help establish his persona even more.
exciting tag teams u say? even if it was for a brief run the nao could make good tv. or since they are close to the same gimmick, have a limited program with a reformed apa. but eventually the division will have to get better maybe call up the ascension. i hear good things about them. then perhaps if they have the tag straps. have them drop them in a tag team battle royal for the straps at survivor series where every tag team just gangs up on them and pitches them over the top dethroning them.
NotoriousMEAT
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I want them to really go after Cena now. I think watching Cena take on the Shield by himself for a few months could make for some good TV. Everyone who has fought The Shield are pretty distracted (Sheamus, Orton, and Big Show with each other and Ryback with Mark Henry), so it'd be up to him. The Shield have beaten every top baby face in the company, they don't need to work their way up through the ranks with tag titles and mid-card titles. If they want to really enforce their brand of justice on the WWE Universe, they would target Cena and the WWE Championship!
Dysturbed
Under the radar
After Kenneth Cameron's release months ago, isn't the Ascension still just Connor O'brian using the word as a nickname?
NAO wouldn't be bad for a brief feud like you said, but to have an extended reign or any sort, having full time teams would prob be the best bet.
Agent Of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Dark Match Winner
This poll is completely ridiculous. I don't want to see them aligned with any of these people. I do want to see them remain undefeated and see how many 3 man super babyface teams they can destroy.
When does everyone think The Shield should lose? The booking for them has been great so far and I lovebthe idea of keeping them undefeated for a good amount of time. Where I see trouble is if they completely go after John Cena and he buries them like he did to The Nexus.
I know The Shield isn't Nexus, but putting them in a 3 on 1 type feud with Cena going after the title is very risky.
I know The Shield isn't Nexus, but putting them in a 3 on 1 type feud with Cena going after the title is very risky.
Agent Of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Dark Match Winner
I don't think The Shield are winning the straps. They are beyond titles. They have ideals and conviction etc. Kane and Bryan have been working all year at developing the tag division, and they will hand the belts over to Rhodes Scholars or Prime Time Players at some point.
Evenflow DDT
Pre-Show Stalwart
Last friday on Smackdown it appeared the The Shield was going to add HHH to their list of victims until Kane/Bryan came down to ringside to even the odds. Add that to the rumors about the return of Batista. Is there any interest in an Evolution/Shield match at say, SummerSlam?
Currently Randy Orton (who has unsettled business with The Shield) is in a feud with The Big Show and HHH is heading into his rubber match with Brock.
I can see Rollins and Reigns taking the titles off of Kane/Bryan at Extreme Rules and later that night Heyman either paying off The Shield to attack HHH during the cage match, or them just coming down to pick the bones of HHH after Brock has had his way with him. That puts HHH on the shelf through July.
I'd book Big Show going over Orton at Extreme Rules which would lead to a #1 contender match at Payback. Orton wins and goes to MITB to face Ziggler.
The Shield would use the Freebird rule to have a summer of successful title defenses. At MITB I'd have The Shield win the Smackdown MITB ladder match (That's a whole other post). During the Orton/Ziggler match they would interfere, costing Orton his chance to regain the World Title.
The following night on RAW would see The Shield celebrating their victory on the TitanTron, and announcing that they will be the future World Champions. Later that night after his match Orton gives a long drawn out Orton-style promo stating how The Shield have made a mistake by sticking their noses in his business. He vows revenge...
The next week after Orton's match The Shield's music hits and they attack Orton and leave him laying. Later in the show The Shield easily defeat a 3some of mid-card jobbers, then Orton's music hits and he starts walking to the ring with purpose only to stop just feet from the ring. He mouthes 3 on 1 just ain't fair, so i brought some back up... "EVIL-UTION IS A MYSTERY..." A returning HHH & Batista come through the crowd and tear into The Shield. The Crowd goes wild and a a challenge is issued for SummerSlam...
Thoughts?
Currently Randy Orton (who has unsettled business with The Shield) is in a feud with The Big Show and HHH is heading into his rubber match with Brock.
I can see Rollins and Reigns taking the titles off of Kane/Bryan at Extreme Rules and later that night Heyman either paying off The Shield to attack HHH during the cage match, or them just coming down to pick the bones of HHH after Brock has had his way with him. That puts HHH on the shelf through July.
I'd book Big Show going over Orton at Extreme Rules which would lead to a #1 contender match at Payback. Orton wins and goes to MITB to face Ziggler.
The Shield would use the Freebird rule to have a summer of successful title defenses. At MITB I'd have The Shield win the Smackdown MITB ladder match (That's a whole other post). During the Orton/Ziggler match they would interfere, costing Orton his chance to regain the World Title.
The following night on RAW would see The Shield celebrating their victory on the TitanTron, and announcing that they will be the future World Champions. Later that night after his match Orton gives a long drawn out Orton-style promo stating how The Shield have made a mistake by sticking their noses in his business. He vows revenge...
The next week after Orton's match The Shield's music hits and they attack Orton and leave him laying. Later in the show The Shield easily defeat a 3some of mid-card jobbers, then Orton's music hits and he starts walking to the ring with purpose only to stop just feet from the ring. He mouthes 3 on 1 just ain't fair, so i brought some back up... "EVIL-UTION IS A MYSTERY..." A returning HHH & Batista come through the crowd and tear into The Shield. The Crowd goes wild and a a challenge is issued for SummerSlam...
Thoughts?
Since stalking their way onto the scene, The Shield has fast become a force to be reckoned with in WWE. But is there actually a fourth Superstar working for their destructive cause?
It would certainly stand to reason. Historically, many successful factions including D-Generation X, The nWo, The Corporation and more recently The Straight Edge Society started with a core group of members before inevitably expanding outward. And if its true that addition will be the natural course of events, then anything is possible. Certainly, there are several candidates that fit such a profile.
It would certainly stand to reason. Historically, many successful factions including D-Generation X, The nWo, The Corporation and more recently The Straight Edge Society started with a core group of members before inevitably expanding outward. And if its true that addition will be the natural course of events, then anything is possible. Certainly, there are several candidates that fit such a profile.
When Fandango began non-debuting on Raw it was magical for two reasons it instantly gave him heel heat and made his character more interesting throughout his promos. Although his disdain for people pronouncing his name wrong I thought would lead to him rejecting the gimmick all together to join The Shield at Mania...
Who would you like to see join The Shield or revealed as their leader down the line? How large do you think The Shield can successfully be memberwise and with the crowd?
Sax_Player41
Dark Match Jobber
No one. When a stable works, it works. There is no need to add anyone to it. Look at how watered down the NWO became once they added all those people for no reason. Adding Fandango makes absolutely no sense what so ever. He seems to be starting to get over with this gimmick and does not need to join The Shield. What would he bring to the table for them?
Redemption-2012
Getting Noticed By Management
It makes sense for CM Punk to join them and become the leader because he is the only guy who the Shield have not yet targeted. With CM Punk currently on the shelf, the WWE need to be coming up with idea's for his return. Whether he plans on returning at Payback in Chicago or a Raw before Summerslam, joining The Shield gives him something creative to do.
That being said, there has also been talk of CM Punk turning face again. If this is indeed the plan, then I don't think The Shield need anyone to join them. For CM Punk to join them, it adds to possible angles that could be done.
That being said, there has also been talk of CM Punk turning face again. If this is indeed the plan, then I don't think The Shield need anyone to join them. For CM Punk to join them, it adds to possible angles that could be done.
Fandango joining would be an absolute disaster.
I'd kind of like to see D-Bry join them. As great as he is as a face, I think he'll struggle to become relevant in the main event again with this gimmick. He's awesome as a heel and would still be way over with smarks, turning on Kane and joining the Shield could be really great. Also, the image of this little bearded guy with three hulking bodyguards really works in my mind.
Obv you can launch into a D-Bry/Kane feud immediately with this, have a hot survivor series match leading towards Ambrose/Bryan when the faction lose their first match. "we were unbeaten when I was leading the group" etc.
A good year heel run with the Shield for D-Bry before getting turned on by the group and back to super legitimate babyface would be my preference.
Lesnar works way better on his own, I don't think Punk needs/suits another faction with his current gimmick and no one else fits in my eyes without a significant gimmick tweak.
I'd kind of like to see D-Bry join them. As great as he is as a face, I think he'll struggle to become relevant in the main event again with this gimmick. He's awesome as a heel and would still be way over with smarks, turning on Kane and joining the Shield could be really great. Also, the image of this little bearded guy with three hulking bodyguards really works in my mind.
Obv you can launch into a D-Bry/Kane feud immediately with this, have a hot survivor series match leading towards Ambrose/Bryan when the faction lose their first match. "we were unbeaten when I was leading the group" etc.
A good year heel run with the Shield for D-Bry before getting turned on by the group and back to super legitimate babyface would be my preference.
Lesnar works way better on his own, I don't think Punk needs/suits another faction with his current gimmick and no one else fits in my eyes without a significant gimmick tweak.
