The Authority storyline is kind of underwhelming considering what is on the line.

[Scrotie McBoogerballs]

The only reason Rowan seems to be there is because the WWE seems to have no idea what to do with him right now.

I think they have a plan. Otherwise they could have really put anyone in that team and it would have made more sense. As it is people are now wondering what the deal is, which makes the match more interesting than a by the number meal for Cena.

 

[Navi]

I know spoilers are a big no-no on here but if anyone already knows what happens on Smackdown they know that the authority will not win on Sunday now.

I know what happens, and that was the most ridiculous move ever. Talk about telegraphing the whole PPV. It's either going to make a lot of sense on Sunday or they've made a complete hash of the whole thing.

 

[MR K]

I know what happens, and that was the most ridiculous move ever. Talk about telegraphing the whole PPV. It's either going to make a lot of sense on Sunday or they've made a complete hash of the whole thing.

I agree, completley. However the more I think about it the more interesting it could be. Monday night could be un-missable....

 

[MartialHorror]

I think they have a plan. Otherwise they could have really put anyone in that team and it would have made more sense. As it is people are now wondering what the deal is, which makes the match more interesting than a by the number meal for Cena.

I'm not really sure how stalking the announcer- presumably- wanting a stuffed cat and hanging out with KANE (of all people) to watch his horror movie has anything to do with joining Team Cena...It all feels very random to me.

 

[peepshow]

Based on the new stipulation added to the match, it does seem extremely unlikely that the Authority wins on Sunday. But I was thinking about it some more and I came up with this:

Is there any particular way that the match could be booked to end in a draw? Just trying to think outside the box here. Based on the weight of the stipulations at hand, I can't imagine HHH allowing his team to lose without taking drastic measures. What those measures are, I have no clue. But I guess that's for the creative team to decide.

 

[L@RISANO]

I know what happens, and that was the most ridiculous move ever. Talk about telegraphing the whole PPV. It's either going to make a lot of sense on Sunday or they've made a complete hash of the whole thing.

Indeed. Now I feel they have booked themselves into a hole with that stip, as it takes some of the sting out of the whole "It's the Authority's lives on the line" stuff by unneccessarily putting such a dumb stip for Team Cena.


Now, the WWE Creative will have to really outdo themselves with some sort of surprise come Sunday,lMO.

 

[Mudlup50]

Based on the new stipulation added to the match, it does seem extremely unlikely that the Authority wins on Sunday. But I was thinking about it some more and I came up with this:

Is there any particular way that the match could be booked to end in a draw? Just trying to think outside the box here. Based on the weight of the stipulations at hand, I can't imagine HHH allowing his team to lose without taking drastic measures. What those measures are, I have no clue. But I guess that's for the creative team to decide.

While I have no idea what the stipulation is I do have a simple theory that would solve the draw suggestion. Actually two of them.

1. Double interference. Picture it, all that's left is Cena and Rollins. Kane's been out for a while. Kane and H slide in the ring and attack both of them. Kane attacks Cena due to his apparent anger problem, and Trips attacks Rollins in an attempt to win the match due to DQ. This could lead to Kane being pushed out of the Authority and we bring up a new young guy to join the Authority.

2. Paying someone off. This scenario we're left with Ryback and Rollins. Ryback is about to wail on Rollins when he stops. He rolls out of the ring to the confusion of the audience, and Rollins. Rollins follows him leading to a double countout. Next night Ryback announces he did it for the #30 spot in the Royal Rumble(they gave Cena a title shot 2-3 months down the line, so why not). The idea behind Ryback is he is the one guy who seems the most easy to do this with. He's team Ryback, and that's exactly why he did it. I don't want heel Ryback, Big Show could work too, think about the odds for the Rumble then! No matter what Big Show comes in last.

 

[Navi]

Indeed. Now I feel they have booked themselves into a hole with that stip, as it takes some of the sting out of the whole "It's the Authority's lives on the line" stuff by unneccessarily putting such a dumb stip for Team Cena.


Now, the WWE Creative will have to really outdo themselves with some sort of surprise come Sunday,lMO.

I really down't know how they are going to get around it. Unless the match somehow ends in a draw. Stupidest thing I've ever heard.

 

[MR K]

I really down't know how they are going to get around it. Unless the match somehow ends in a draw. Stupidest thing I've ever heard.

I thought of a some of things they could do to get around it.

THE heel turn

A draw

A debut or return causing a no finish.

I think it adds a bit of intrigue but knowing the WWE we will get the obvious option.

 

[L@RISANO]

I really down't know how they are going to get around it. Unless the match somehow ends in a draw. Stupidest thing I've ever heard.

The match ending in a draw would be possibly the worst booking unless some new "Higher Power" reveals itself.

If not, and it ends in a draw keeping the Authority in charge, then I'd have to say it is back to square one and all the build for this match would have been for nothing.


Orton as a Surprise, if he appears, will be an 'expected surprise'. There would have to be someone else coming in that really makes everything worth it for us fans,lMO. My money is on Sting in some form or fashion.


Stay tuned.

 

[Mudlup50]

Or they might just say forget the new stipulation. That stipulation has been added before and been undone within a couple months time...just a thought

 

[peepshow]

I can see a scenario where Team Cena loses and the opening of Raw is Triple H and Steph calling out Cena and his team to be "fired." The guys come out to the ring, but before they can be officially "let go," Vince's music hits and he tells HHH that while he might be the COO, he's not the CEO and doesn't make the final call on things like this. This sets up that rumored storyline of Vince vs. HHH for the company.

This same storyline could also work with The Authority losing too, I think. Triple H and Steph feel they've been wronged and challenge Vince in some form or fashion. Either way the match ends, I agree that ending in a draw would be an absolute buzzkill and copout. There needs to be a clear victor and a clear story direction come Monday night. Network subscriptions are depending on it!

 

[CrucifiedRaven]

Since it "means so much" to Triple H and Stephanie, shouldn't Triple H himself be wrestling in the match? I know he really only wrestles once or twice a year, but why put "his families fate" in guys like Rusev or Luke Harper? Kayfabe wise it doesn't really make sense that Triple H himself isn't the Captain of Team Authority. Would also give the match more pop/make it seem less underwhelming.

 

[peepshow]

Absolutely agree about Triple H not being in the match. Logically, it doesn't really make sense. Why would he want other wrestlers to do his bidding for him when so much is at stake? I'm willing to give WWE a pass on this though, because I'm pretty sure HHH will get involved during the match in some capacity. I'm thinking there's gotta be a classic HHH moment where he retrieves his trusty sledgehammer from under the ring and sets his sights on the final survivor for Team Cena - either Cena himself or Ryback.

In a way, this actually makes more sense from a kayfabe standpoint. If Triple H can just watch at ringside and then cheat to take out the final member of Team Cena, isn't that the better heel move? He doesn't need to do the "fair" thing and make himself a member of the match when he has the means and the power to screw the other team over using heel tactics. I'm assuming HHH gets involved somehow, but if he doesn't, then I agree that the WWE is definitely asking us to suspend some major disbelief.

 

[CrucifiedRaven]

Absolutely agree about Triple H not being in the match. Logically, it doesn't really make sense. Why would he want other wrestlers to do his bidding for him when so much is at stake? I'm willing to give WWE a pass on this though, because I'm pretty sure HHH will get involved during the match in some capacity. I'm thinking there's gotta be a classic HHH moment where he retrieves his trusty sledgehammer from under the ring and sets his sights on the final survivor for Team Cena - either Cena himself or Ryback.

In a way, this actually makes more sense from a kayfabe standpoint. If Triple H can just watch at ringside and then cheat to take out the final member of Team Cena, isn't that the better heel move? He doesn't need to do the "fair" thing and make himself a member of the match when he has the means and the power to screw the other team over using heel tactics. I'm assuming HHH gets involved somehow, but if he doesn't, then I agree that the WWE is definitely asking us to suspend some major disbelief.

Yes, that's true I do expect him to get involved in the match.

Basically, I anticipate:
- Cesaro will get eliminated pretty early on
- The Big Show will eliminate Mark Henry
- Luke Harper / Erick Rowan will DQ each other
- Rusev will get counted out

Then this is where the interference starts. Triple H will probably get involved and help Rollins eliminate Ryback. Then it's basically a 2-on-1 with Rollins and Triple H against Cena. Cena will go all super Cena but eventually it will be too much, until Randy Orton shows up, takes out Triple H / Rollins and Cena gets the final win.