[Official] Anonymous GM Discussion Thread

[Validus]

It could be Stone Cold , maybe it's not . . . I have no idea .
Well , WWE could just be tricking us by using SCSA's catchphrases and I do agree that next week maybe they would use The Rocks catchphrases .
But what if WWE is not playing a trick , what if they thought that if they used Stone Cold's catchphrases then everybody would think it's a trick , but really it is SCSA .
I wouldn't mind Stone Cold as GM , but I wouldn't care to much if it isn't him .

 

[Captain America]

The problem with Stone Cold being the gm is that it would be difficult to explain why the toughest SOB in the WWE is hiding behind a computer and remaining anonymous. Also not to sound rude, but Steve doesn't strike me as someone who even uses a computer. Stone Cold used to always say "what you see, is what you get". It would be highly unlike his character to remain anonymous this whole time. I'm going to be upset if it turns out to be Austin.

 

[Adalam]

The problem with Stone Cold being the gm is that it would be difficult to explain why the toughest SOB in the WWE is hiding behind a computer and remaining anonymous. Also not to sound rude, but Steve doesn't strike me as someone who even uses a computer. Stone Cold used to always say "what you see, is what you get". It would be highly unlike his character to remain anonymous this whole time. I'm going to be upset if it turns out to be Austin.

That is very true. SCSA would be an AWESOME GM, but the hiding behind the computer seems out of character. It is always possible that the Rock's catchphrases are next week, followed by maybe HBK's before the revelation being someone that pisses the IWC off greatly, Abraham Wasington.

 

[Okininja]

It is always possible that the Rock's catchphrases are next week

I was actually thinking that, and then followed by Hogan's phrases if Vince wanted to go there. And well, that got me thinking who have we known in the past to portray great wrestlers such as SCSA, The ROCK, and HOGAN?

No, not Charlie Hass... What if Nick Dinsmore AKA. Eugene was the new GM?

I highly doubt it, but I thought it was a fun idea.

 

[The Duke]

It's fucking Michael Cole. If you watch Raw he wasn't even reading the screen. It appeared as if he was reading off a card. However, it's going to be him.

 

[JJYanks121]

WWE has already won. The amount of chatter this anonymous GM has gotten and that fact that a simple catchphrase changes speculation by the second means that people are paying attention and will tune in to see the final result. The GM may be Stone Cold and it may not be, but the fact is, you are interested.

I personally am not trying to speculate on who the GM might be. I've found that speculation will either lead to adulation or disappointment and nothing in between. I am just sitting back and letting it play out, but am excited for this idea to come to fruition. Not since Eric Bischoff has speculation been this high for the General Manager spot and I love it.

As far as the catchphrase thing, I believe like some others that other catchphrases will be used as the weeks go on to continue to fool fans. By the end of the summer, I believe the answer will be clear though. If you really want me to speculate, my best guess is The Rock, due to his willingness to work with WWE and his promise of doing so in the summer and "doing something bigger than guest host". Plus, I love The Rock and hope it happens. If it doesn't though, I am prepared to be open to see how anyone plays out and hope that whoever it is makes the Nexus storyline even better and presents something new and unique to the GM position.

 

[Big Nick Dudley]

I'm sure more will explained later on down the line, but I highly doubt Steve Austin is the new GM.

Steve Austin doesn't send messages via the internet. He comes in, whips someones ass, and goes home. It's quite simple. Someone suggested earlier that we might see Michael Cole reading more catchphrases, from other wrestlers, like maybe the Rock. I don't like to predict things, but I can easily see them taking this route.

To have Steve Austin run the show via e-mail would be horribly stupid. The Steve Austin character probably doesn't even know how to turn a computer on. If it REALLY were Steve Austin, he'd be there, not having Michael Cole read his instructions from a computer.

Not to mention, Steve Austin wouldn't be advocating "peace" between Cena and the NEXUS. He couldn't care less if they tore each other apart. Also, Austin wouldn't make a heel-like decision like sending Cena into a 1-on-7 match. I'm not sure who it's going to be, but I would bet a good sum on it NOT being Steve Austin.

 

[ckoneagain]

Just throwing this out there, but since they did the whole stone cold thing on monday im not pretty sure it's not him, if they don't make out that it's the rock next week then i'll be almost certain that it is the rock, he said he was doing something major with WWE and his issues with Cena are well documented, so Cena vs Rock for mania? this would be a great way to start it off and get Rock some instant heel heat

 

[FunKay the Inevitable]

It isn't Austin. He's just a red herring at this point. Like Nick said, he doesn't send messages via the internet or go for peace. The most likely answer is Abraham Washington but that doesn't mean it's him. I'm still thinking that it could be HHH.

Hunter's been off for a while now and will continue to be so until SummerSlam (apparently) so what better way to occupy your mind then by becoming the new GM. He's close to Vince for one so getting the job is certainly not beyond his reach, as Doc said in the very first post in this thread, the conversation Vince had with him was very much like one they would have. Besides, Trips is known for being a bit of a master manipulator, back during his Evolution days, he manipulated Randy Orton into a false sense of security before completely destroying him and manipulated events so Batista would go to SmackDown (which didn't quite work out).

While there are more obvious choices, I'm sticking with HHH as my pick.

 

[Ferbian]

I'm surprised that WWE decides to take a lot of potential comments leaning towards it being Stone Cold.

I think Stone Cold could be a great general manager. But I also think that it wouldn't quite be what we expect out of it. The only reason I'm expecting this is. Well due to Smackdown vs RAW 2008 where the Career Mode hyped The Rock as the returning Hollywood star. Only for it to be Roddy Piper.

The chances for it to be Stone Cold. As well as anyone else is still there. And I'm still preparing to be surprised. Even if it's leaning a lot towards Stone Cold now.

 

[streicher187]

Get off the rock idea, he has about 5 movies coming out in the next year including the new fast and furious movie so he would have NO time to be the GM..

Wouldn't it be funny if it was sharkboy

 

[Platypus Palsy]

Waiting for the next few weeks and seeing who, if any, other people's catchphrases are used will probably reveal or just hide more the identity. If every week it's a new person, it's probably either Michael Cole or Abraham Washington. If it sticks to just two people, like The Rock next week and it continues like that or something, then I think it could be The Rock. He did like to impersonate Austin and make fun of basically everyone, so this could be the way he's going about it now.

Right now I'm banking on it being: Michael Cole, Stone Cold, The Rock, HHH, or Abraham Washington. No one else really seems like a possibility, but you never know.

 

[Bobby B]

One things for sure, if you have Stone Cold lined up as GM, you certainly don't tease it.

Agree with what some were saying in the live discussion, they should start teasing some other people "If you smell, what the general manager, is cooking" etc...

Does anyone think there's anything to be said for the lights dipping? Or was that just a way to draw more attention to the fact that there had been a message in the first place (last week Cena and co for one reason or another weren't totally on the ball).

 

[Spuddogg]

i would love for it to be Bryan it would be awesome

 

[Hollywood Naitch]

I dont think it will be Austin, although I hope it is.

I just cant see Vince and the WWE writers giving us the Austin catchphrases if it turns out to be the Rattlesnake as GM. They know the audience reaction if Austin came out as the surprise GM, and the surprise would be ruined if they had already used his catchphrases in advance and everybody knew it was going to be him

I definately think this is just a tactic from the WWE to make us hope it IS Austin, and for guillable fans to fall for it. I expect the "anonomous GM" to use other famous superstars catchphrases next week, probably The Rock first. I would have said Hogan but obviously he is in TNA so that wont happen.

Im leaning towards it being Michael Cole, I really think he would be a great heel GM. Give him a big bodyguard as he is too scrawny to protect himself, and he would be perfect for the role. An irritiating little snake who hides behind his bodyguard and screws over the faces, I love it

 

[Dave]

Hell Yeah!

Words cannot describe the mark out moments that I got last night as the Austin sayings were read out by Michael Cole. For me, outside of The Rock, Austin is the best and most exciting person for the job. I think he will add another edge to the WWE programming that is starting to look very good every week. He is known for being edgy and if he does return to the WWE as the Raw GM, I can see him trying to make steps in that direction. He’ll probably never manage it but I would love to see him try anyway.

Whether I think it’s him or not, the evidence seems to suggest that it is. I see people saying “It’s not Austin” or “It’s clearly Austin” but none of those are right at the moment. Of course we are free to speculate as to who it might be but no one can say for sure. It could be a monster swerve by the WWE which would suck ass but it could also be that Stone Cold Steve Austin is the new GM of Raw and I am going to go with that option. Like I said, the evidence seems to point that way and until that changes, I will continue to believe it. Also, I would love to see Austin back in the WWE and this would make WWE Raw all the more appealing than it already is. Austin helping Cena feud with the Nexus would be awesome and his relationship with Triple H would be something to behold.

The WWE may have been floundering around for a new GM but if it does turn out to be Stone Cold Steve Austin, then I think they have got to be pleased with their work. I certainly am.

 

[steveh0481]

I'm not buying the catchphrases for a minute. I have a feeling over the next few weeks we will hear more famous catchphrases, like the Rock's, maybe HHH, maybe HBK, and potentially older guys like Savage, Piper, Rhodes, etc. I dont think the WWE would hint at Austin being the GM. They would just come out with him being the GM. Not buying the catchphrases being hints for who the new GM will be. When WWE wants to announce the GM, I believe they will just come out with who it is.

 

[boywithatoy]

Just throwing this out there, but since they did the whole stone cold thing on monday im not pretty sure it's not him, if they don't make out that it's the rock next week then i'll be almost certain that it is the rock, he said he was doing something major with WWE and his issues with Cena are well documented, so Cena vs Rock for mania? this would be a great way to start it off and get Rock some instant heel heat

I thought this a few weeks back but there's one major problem with this - IF The Rock returns, no matter what he says or does, he wont get a heel reaction. The only way they can have Rock vs Cena is if Cena is heel and I can't see that happening either.

 

[Canadian-BadAss]

The only way they can have Rock vs Cena is if Cena is heel and I can't see that happening either.

not really actually.. look at WM the past couple years. HBK and Undertaker. 2 TOP faces. yes this last year was a given since it was shawns last, but it has been done where they put 2 HUGE faces against eachother. even if they TRIED to make the rock a heel, i think it would have the Rock/Hogan effect where the heel gets a better reaction than the face.

but iunno.. im still leading towards JR.. dont care WHAT he says in his blog, cuz of course he is gunna say it aint him, why would he admit to it? the surprise would be ruined. and who else besides rocky, and maybe eugene have used that many of austins lines in one night? no, they wont use hogan, or flair's lines, or anyone who is in TNA. but JR WOULD want peace between the 2 groups, and would LOVE seeing vinny mac get his ass kicked.

 

[Turd Ferguson]

As much as the GM emails using Stone Cold's catchphrases could easily be a fake-out, and it seems obvious that they're building that way, there is a slight possibility it is Stone Cold as the GM.

He's going to have a major role in The Expendables, which is coming out next month. That is basically going to be one of the huge action movies on this summer, as the likes of Stallone, Statham, Jet Li, Rourke, Schwarzenegger, Couture, Crews, and even Dolph Lundgren are in it. Stone Cold is going to want to increase awareness of being in the movie and I'm sure he wants the WWE fans to recognize he's in it, especially where he's lost in the shuffle with names like that in it. Stone Cold being the GM of Raw is a great way to promote the movie, and possibly even get some of those bigger names to host Raw.

So yeah, it's definitely not out of the realm of possibility for him to the GM. I think it will definitely be a big name though. There's no chance in hell that it's someone like Abraham Washington.

 

[Validus]

I just realized something , what if they are just using SCSA's catchphrases to get more views next week ? People think it is Stone Cold , so they want to see him in person ?

 

[shattered dreams]

I just realized something , what if they are just using SCSA's catchphrases to get more views next week ? People think it is Stone Cold , so they want to see him in person ?

I think most real Austin fans realized that they do not want to see a PG Stone Cold after he hosted Raw. Even Austin has said his character does not really fit in the PG age. I know I do not want to tune in to see him ruin his legacy. Then again I find it unlikely he would do more than make an appearance for the real gm. Who might that be? Do not really care that much. Probably still HBK or HHH like most thought. I'd say these comments suggest more of a Jim Ross scenario instead of Austin though. If it is Cole then it would one of the worst moves of all time.

 

[The Doctor]

If it is Cole then it would one of the worst moves of all time.

No it bloody well would not be. Cole is already mad over as a heel. He can talk, he can act like the slimy douche we all know he is, and he can play an authority figure very well. After teasing all these legends, for it to be revealed to be Cole would give him mass amounts of heat on top of the heat he already has. I'm talking Vickie Guerrero-level.

In no way would it be "one of the worst moves of all time".

 

[Ferbian]

No it bloody well would not be. Cole is already mad over as a heel. He can talk, he can act like the slimy douche we all know he is, and he can play an authority figure very well. After teasing all these legends, for it to be revealed to be Cole would give him mass amounts of heat on top of the heat he already has. I'm talking Vickie Guerrero-level.

In no way would it be "one of the worst moves of all time".

Vickie Guerrero level is stretching it Doc.

But I definitely agree. While I don't really care for Cole to become the General Manager. It would however make perfect sense. While it would mean we had to get rid of a commentator (to some people's delight. Other's sadness) that could however be dealt with.

Michael Cole is as you said yourself. Somewhat of an authority figure. He has done just perfect to get over as a heel ever since NXT. NXT gave him a personality you could say to an otherwise mediocre person before who hadn't truly been utilized since D-Generation X (from my knowing). And this would give him even more. Make him a fresh breath of air. Boring at the announce table or not. He's still talented.

 

[closet_fan]

As much as I was excited to hear Stone Cold's catch phrases, I know this is a way to get fans somewhat interested in the unknown GM. I won't be surprised to hear some of the Rock's old catch phrases used next week.

Does anyone actually believe Austin is going to be the next GM. I don't.