Report: Future of Bray, Barrett and Reigns - Rock vs Reigns at WM31?

[TheOneAndOnlyGOAT]

WZ has learned several backstage WWE plans and opinions regarding talents currently grabbing the attention of management.

To no surprise, Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt and Bad News Barrett are the three favorites among Vince McMahon, Triple H, Kevin Dunn and others. One source said it's a race to see which of those three gets the world title first.

In terms of future plans and winning a world title, Reigns is almost guaranteed that his winning of his first world title will be special and done at a WrestleMania. Assuming things stay the course, it's very likely that could be next year at WrestleMania 31. As far as who he would work with, the two names that keep coming up are Brock Lesnar and The Rock.

Lesnar is an option but WWE is also considering other potential opponents for him at 'Mania. The Rock has expressed to McMahon personally that he wants to work with Reigns before he retires. On an interesting note, I mentioned to one source The Rock, and it being a title match, which would mean Rock would have to get the title going into WrestleMania and the source responded with "Yes, it would likely happen at Royal Rumble and remember he does technically have a rematch from when he lost the title to Cena."

WrestleMania 31 is still so far away that a lot can happen and many ideas will come across the table, but it seems barring injury or anything big that would get Reigns off-course, he's slated to be the babyface WrestleMania 31 gets built around.

Bray being one of WWE's favorites?


THE ROCK losing to big Rhyno?





What are your thoughts?

 

[Torgo]

Of course you want rock to win. However, yes, Roman Reigns will face Rock and he should ABSOLUTELY win if the E is serious about him as the future. Roman Reigns, if he truely is the "chosen one" NEEDS a win like that, to defeat his cousin, one of the if not the greatest superstars ever, at WM. Think about it. Think of the moment.

Bray Wyatt, sure. Great. I like him, hes fucking gold in the Mic, hes fresh, Im down with him.

BNB: Im wary, because they said this before and we all know what happened the last time with the IC belt, but if they are serious then all i can say is FINALLY! I really have gotten behind bad news barret, and Id like to see him in the upper card.

 

[Steve-O-Matt]

Well, I don't know what to say, Torgo has said it all. The only one I'm a little on the fence about is Bray, because even though he's had high profile fueds with Kane, Bryan and Cena, none of them have been that memorible. But I know he can do it, just look at his match with Bryan at the Rumble, so it might be a bit soon for him, but it's definitely in his future.

 

[WZReporter411]

I think so WrestleMania 31 should mirror WrestleMania 21 and be all about handing over the torch since WrestleMania 30 was about past giving the nod to the future.Now the torch(es) has to be passed and what better way to do it than with Reigns either beating Cena or Rock or Lesnar 3 guy's who was the faces of this era.If the WrestleMania 31 card turns out right it should look like...


10.) Roman Reigns* vs The Rock (WWE hvt. title) (Headliner)

9.) The Undertaker* vs Sting

8.) John Cena vs Bill Goldberg*

7.) Brock Lesnar vs Cesaro* (MITB briefcase vs career)

6.) Kurt Angle vs Daniel Bryan* (Submission match)

5.) Bad News Barrett* (IC champ) vs Chris Jericho(US Champ) vs. Sheamus (Undisputed IC champ)

4.) DX *(Triple H,NAO) /w/ HBK vs The Wyatt Family

3.) Batista* vs Big E

2.) Randy Orton* vs Bo Dallas

1.) Seth Rollins* vs Dean Ambrose (Grudge match)

Kickoff:
Andre The Giant Battle Royal II:Winner-Kevin Steen

AJ Lee vs Natalya (c) vs Naomi* vs Charlotte vs Paige

WWE Tag titles- The Accension (c)* vs The Uso's vs Disgruntled Guy's

Only reason Cena lose is because that is the only way Goldberg will sign on for the match.Why? (Roman vs Rock) you may ask IMO. Because he told WWE that he wanted to face him before he retires,so WWE booked it for Wrestlemania;and if he doesn't return Brock will face Roman (Source:Wrestlezone.com)

Sting already said he wanted to retire with Taker at Mania.And Sting is in talks with WWE.

Goldberg is in talks with WWE,And WWE wants Cena to have a big match on the card and it was said they were looking for him to either face Stone Cold or Bill Goldberg at the event.
WWE already mapped out Cesaro to face either Lesnar at the event;Unless like I said Rock doesn't let WWE know something by Summerslam it willl be Cesaro/Lesnar at Summerslam.

WWE is looking to debut The Accension,They just signed Steen and is looking to push him,Jericho will return in next years Royal Rumble,Kurt Angle wants to return to WWE and IMO he is healthy enough if Bret was and they wouldn't deny Angle seeing how they has been trying to get him back for years now.Also he said when he returns he wants to face Daniel Bryan.Bo Dallas will be debutting tomorrow and WWE wants to push him like they did Angle so Wrestlemania 31 will complete the new 'Reality' transition because after (Roman will be the face of WWE,Cena,Orton,Batista will most likely be part-time and Rey,Show,Christian,RVD,Kane,Jericho,Angl... already is ,Cesaro,Dallas,Wyatt,Barrett,diva's,Ambr... and Rollins will all be stars;Taker,HHH,Rock,Lesnar will be retired.)

And that is my opinion

 

[Mongoose McQueen]

As far as The Rock returning goes, I would personally love to see him have his final match and what better way to do it than put over your cousin at WrestleMania? it's pure genius and would truly make a star out of Roman Reigns. Next years WrestleMania could potentially be built around two huge matches. One match that I personally believe should happen again is John Cena vs Brock Lesnar in a non title match.

I know there are some people who would probably not want to see that but I think they need a rematch. Brock Lesnar just ended The Streak at WrestleMania, yet he did not beat John Cena at a B level "Special Event" over two years ago, it just seems odd. It would be a less predictable match too because you have two factors at play, the first one being that Lesnar could not beat Cena and the second one being that Lesnar ended 'Takers streak so he has a good chance of beating him this time as does Cena for beating two years ago.

 

[WarroBODFan]

Speaking about Reigns in particular, I'm sure it would be The Rock who would work with him over Lesnar. Regardless of the fact that The Rock will probably be much more willing to put Reigns over than Lesnar might be, it does give the feel of a passing of the torch. Even as a Reigns mark, I know he still needs some work though, and I've seen quite a lot of negativity about Reigns on another forum (which isn't even close to as good as WZ ), but I still truly believe he can be the megastar the WWE want him to be.

 

[Softcore Holly]

The current Reigns? Not really. While obviously popular he's unproven as a singles competitor, he has a fantastic look but he's not nearly as fantastic in the ring or on the mic. He has a lot of potential and I'm sure he'll eventually became that great star they want him to be, but he's just not there yet.

But then again WM31 is a long ways off and a lot can happen. This topic would be great to talk about again closer to the end of the year and WM season.

 

[Jack-Hammer]

I'm not sure, to be perfectly honest. I've long since said that the real test for any member of The Shield will be to see how they're able to function as singles guys. The problem is that while they've shined as a group, we've no real idea how they'll do on their own. Based on what we've seen thus far, it's easy to guess that they'll all do exceptionally well, but a guess is all it is. I'm not saying that The Shield should be broken up in the near future, they're great, but, like everyone else, I'm curious to see if they can rise to the occasion on their own.

When it comes to a character, personality and mic skills when talking about The Shield, Reigns currently strikes me as the weakest of them. Not to say that he hasn't contributed well to the group, because he has, but he's not as strong of a character or on the mic as Ambrose and Rollins. I know that Reigns has a great look and he's shown to be solid inside the ring. The limited mic time he gets as the muscle of the group has generally been good, but I personally find Reigns the least exciting and interesting member of the group. That MIGHT very well change if/when he's out of the group and if he rises to the occasion.

As of right now, this very minute, would I be okay with Rock vs. Reigns or Reigns vs. Lesnar at WrestleMania XXXI? Sure, there's potential in both matches.

As of right now, this very minute, would I be okay with Rock vs. Reigns or Reigns vs. Lesnar at WrestleMania XXXI for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship? I have to say no because, as of right now, I'm not entirely sold on the notion of Roman Reigns as WWE World Heavyweight Champion. As I said, based on the more than 1.5 years The Shield have been together, I think Ambrose & Rollins are superior to Reigns with the exception of looks.

 

[OYDK]

I'd love to see four big matches at Wrestlemania 31:

Roman Reigns vs The Rock (Reigns goes over)
Brock Lesnar vs Daniel Bryan for the WWEWHC (Bryan goes over)
Cesaro vs Cena (Either can go over)
Bray Wyatt vs The Undertaker (Taker goes over)

Now a lot of people may not agree with me, either about my matches or who goes over in these matches, but here me out. It's obvious WWE wants to push Roman Reigns as the future and, well, Daniel Bryan is basically the MAN at this point in time and I believe he will be relevant for a long time to come so both of these guys going over guaranteed HOF headliners at the biggest show of the year, easily cements these two as future greats. Plus there are some great storylines available for both of these matches as we have the the obvious relationship between Reigns and The Rock, and the big underdog feel between Bryan and Lesnar.

As for Cesaro and Cena, the outcome of this match imo all has to do with the progress of Cesaro over the next year and where he is at with the fans and WWE management come Wrestlemania. If Cesaro gets as over as WWE seems to think he will be, than he could easily go over Cena and take that next big step in his career... However if Cesaro is floundering and WWE needs to do something to freshen him up, just being in a good match with Cena at Mania will give him a great rub. Also a great power vs power story to be done here.

And lastly, no I am not an Undertaker mark, however I feel that losing at Mania two years in a row completely destroys the whole concept of the Streak and also I would like to see Taker get a victory in his last match (considering he even wrestles at Mania 31). I feel a nice, long feud between Wyatt and Taker heading into Mania 31 will solidify Wyatt as the next Phenom/Dark One/"God" etc. as I feel Taker is the only one who can bring out Wyatt's full potential. There are just so many options available in this feud that my mind can't comprehend all of them. I really don't think a loss for Wyatt here would hurt him too much... Just the fact that he's been in the past two Manias against Cena and Taker would be something to brag about.

 

[closet_fan]

While I hate for the SHIELD to be broken up as I think they could stay together and still go for certain titles, I would love to see Reigns as champion. I know many aren't big on him due to his mic skills, but the Rock was pretty bad when he first started out as well.

There is so much time between now and WM31, anything could happen. I'd love to see the Rock turn heel and take on a "Hollywood Rock" type persona. Play up the cousins angle and have the family there ala Hart vs. Bulldog or Bret vs. Owen. That's money and a terrific storyline.

I know "relative" angles have been done to death, but they really don't get old if the storyline is compelling enough.

 

[CrucifiedRaven]

Assuming Reigns can stay over on his own without Ambrose and Rollins, I'd rather see him dethrone Brock Lesnar for the title. And then face The Rock at SummerSlam 2015.

Unfortunately, it looks like that could be reversed. I'd just love for them to give Lesnar a monster run with the title. Take it off Bryan (or whoever) at SummerSlam and really capitalize on him being unstoppable since beating the streak.

He can hold it all the way until 'Mania if they can somehow pull that off. Even play up the fact that he isn't always around, saying that he's better than everyone else and doesn't need to defend the title every month. He'll come back every now and then and continue his dominance over challengers like Orton/Cena/Sheamus. This puts heat on Lesnar, even legit heat for only working "part-time", and then sets up Reigns as the hero to "bring the belt back to the WWE" by beating him at 'Mania.

Again, that's IF Reigns can stay over. I think he'll get turned on by fans.

 

[Kidpolean]

Lesnar is NOT losing at wm31. He just beat the streak so it would make no sense for Reigns or Bryan to beat him. If they wanted to give them two a rub than one of them should have just ended the streak instead of Brock. I can see Brock winning his match at Mania for the next three maybe four years. They have to build him up before he passes the torch. Losing the year after ending the streak is just plain DUMB!!!

As far as Rock vs Reigns goes...im all for it though I doubt Cena will not be in the main event two years in a row.

 

[THTRobtaylor]

Of the 3 the first one who SHOULD and if they are remotely smart will get the big belt is Barrett... There is a built in angle that doesn't revolve around Dwayne's schedule for one... in that he is the IC champion and he has some "bad news" for Steph and Trips when they try to hand the belt to Trips or whoever they pick... as IC champ, he is #1 contender and thus calling that in... they can't "overrule" so they transfer some of the Bryan hate to him... he upsets whoever to win the 3 belts...

Fantastical maybe, but of the 3 Barrett is proven at Main event level, he more than held his own during the Nexus period and scored decisive wins over Cena, Orton, the kind of guys who are gonna be in the title picture... Fans in the UK have perhaps shown the obvious more than they can ignore now, the fans WANT him face more than Cesaro and Wyatt simply doesn't need the title...

Of course the elephant in the room is Reigns, and once they are intent on a path....yada yada yada... but Barrett doesn't need a long reign, he needs to win it long enough to get screwed out of it but keep the IC... just to be the guy who holds 3 belts would do what they've been trying to do with him for the last 3 years... once he loses the World or is more likely robbed of it, he has the gimmick that people like, the charisma people are buying into and a chase that can then take a good period to win again, just like Bryan... in the mean time Reigns can beat Rocky and lose the belt again when he inevitably bombs cos it's too much too soon. Barrett is proven on the roster now, he's getting over and the by product is the IC belt would look amazing....

 

[kingofkings1]

I don't see The Rock will be back to lose at Wrestlemania. Next year , paul Heyman will say that brock beat taker and taker never defeated brock. And Brock also defeated The Rock previously which will definitely is the call for Rock vs Brock .. Hence no chance for Reigns vs Rock at mania... they may work as Samoan tag team against ... hmmmm no idea.

 

[osujisynge]

Bray would be interesting maybe winning the rumble or elimination chamber I don't see it happening this year maybe next. But that my leading favorite time for a change.

Roman ehh don't hate I think he has the most potential just not sure how soon PR ready he is for that we all know what happens when a guy is deemed the chosen one aka drew.

BNB I see it maybe him winning mitb and him turn faced have a good IC run maybe drop it at wrestlemaina and cashing in on whoever the champ is. Would be first ever to cash in on mania

 

[Messiah]

Fuck all this Roman Reigns love. He's one of the greenest guys in WWE, he's very limited on what he can do. He has absolutely no mic skills. I really don't give a shit if he's cousins with The Rock and if he looks good. I don't judge the Superstars or divas by the way they look. If they can talk and they can wrestle then they're good. Roman Reigns has a lot of work to do if he's going to be a top star.

 

[CrucifiedRaven]

Lesnar is NOT losing at wm31. He just beat the streak so it would make no sense for Reigns or Bryan to beat him. If they wanted to give them two a rub than one of them should have just ended the streak instead of Brock. I can see Brock winning his match at Mania for the next three maybe four years. They have to build him up before he passes the torch. Losing the year after ending the streak is just plain DUMB!!!

As far as Rock vs Reigns goes...im all for it though I doubt Cena will not be in the main event two years in a row.

This assumes Lesnar is even signed for three or four more years, which I don't think he is. Also, Vince doesn't have any long-term booking plan mapped out for Lesnar, and he surely didn't when he made the call for Lesnar to go over Undertaker at WM30. While I might agree with you that they SHOULD keep Lesnar as dominant as possible for as long as possible, the WWE has a track record of fast-tracking angles and storylines, and I fully expect them to have someone "conquer" Lesnar sooner than later.

 

[Jonyboyuk2]

I truly want to see Reigns make it BIG TIME. However, I do not know as if making Reigns split from the SHIELD and become champion just yet is the right thing to do -why go so fast with him? Make his chase last longer; even if it is a year longer. How is Rock going to put over his cousin for the WWE Title? Who would Rock have to beat to win the WWE title first? Who would be the face and the heel?

 

[kadroan]

Bray being one of WWE's favorites?


THE ROCK losing to big Rhyno?





What are your thoughts?

I'd be surprised if WWE actually honors The Rock's rematch clause from 2013. He had an opportunity to comeback and wrestle at WM XXX yet some strange reason he couldn't do it and just did a promo.

I think it's too early in Reigns' career to face The Rock at WM. It seems more like a Summerslam match up.

 

[auburntiger]

if bray wyatt isn't champion I'll be pissed

 

[auburntiger]

I'd like to see how reigns can fare on his own without ambrose or rollins to back him up at all first before putting the belt on him

 

[laodaron]

I'd be surprised if WWE actually honors The Rock's rematch clause from 2013. He had an opportunity to comeback and wrestle at WM XXX yet some strange reason he couldn't do it and just did a promo.

I think it's too early in Reigns' career to face The Rock at WM. It seems more like a Summerslam match up.

His reasoning was that he is in the middle of one of the biggest action star movie careers of all time, and he got a hernia, torn adductor and torn abdominal muscle in his match. He's honestly too big at this point to be involved in such physical altercations. His muscles are wanting to tear away at any point.

I'm completely against The Rock ever wrestling again, if only to preserve his legacy. I love his promos, and I love his character, but as far as in ring competition? Keep him away.

However, Shield v. Wyatts around WM time, with the title on Wyatt culminating with Bray v. Reigns at WM31, I'd watch. But Bray has to become a believable wrestler, not just a hokey character.

 

[CrucifiedRaven]

I actually think Rollins is becoming the best talker of the group. Or at least the most improved. When The Shield first broke in, Ambrose was their spokesperson. He was easily the most comfortable and most natural on the mic. And maybe he still is, but to be honest, I've been incredibly impressed with Rollins. He is easily the most entertaining of the three in the ring, and he is pretty organic on the mic as well, if not on the same level as Ambrose, he's at least pretty close. Reigns is the weakest member of this group, which ironically means he's the one to get the biggest push. He is fine in the ring, nothing special, but he's got the size and power that Vince has wet dreams over. Unfortunately, he's horribly monotone on the mic. Like... terrible. Worse than Batista. He can improve over time sure, but I wouldn't push him to the WHC picture until he does. Without Rollins/Ambrose, I bet he will be badly exposed. It's not like the other two guys are that small. Rollins is pretty jacked himself, just not as bulky as Reigns or even Cena, but comparable to Michaels/Orton/Punk.