Who Sent The Text Message To Kevin Nash??

[RealityEra]

You guys gotta think outside the box. With the recent swerves WWE has been pulling, I doubt it will Johnny Ace, or Steph.

It could somewhat be Triple H or Vince McMahon. But in all honesty, it could be Shawn Michaels or even The Rock. Just think about it.

Shawn Michaels is close to both HHH and Nash, so it could make sense for him to be the mystery on. The Rock could also be a candidate because of the recent shots both wrestlers been taking at him. This could easily push Cena and himself feud.

 

[TheViper97]

Here's 1 its avery long shotvery but wat the heck every1 wants to see punk vs triple h at survivor series with the so caled 'new coporation' well jabroni speaking about sseries the rock comes back that ppv and what better way for this to go down to have rock come and try and help punk from the coporation but NOOOOO Rock bottom right on punks skinny fat ass and we have coporation heel rock it can now be like WM 18 cena- Classoc fave vs heel

 

[UFOcalling]

It's a good idea but it's not going to eliminate the absolute certainty of Cena getting booed.... Wrestlemania is in Miami, the Rock's hometown. No one other than a couple little Jimmys are going to cheer for Cena.

I don't think Rock is going heel because I believe he'll headline the Hall of Fame class and that would be kinda awkward if they just turned him heel and now he's headlining the Hall of Fame class.

I agree here, I was just kinda throwing The Rock into the pile (of possible "texters") because someone else mentioned him first. Personally, I believe that the possibility of The Rock being the one behind this "text scandal" is slim to none. It's most likely not going to be Rocky at all, it just made for some fun speculation.

You are 100% correct when you said that Cena would still get booed at Wrestlemania (if WWE tries to turn Rock heel). The reasons you stated (it's in Miami, he might be headlining the HoF) are true. The Rock hardly ever wrestles either, so fans would cheer for him no matter where he was wrestling. The fact that Wrestlemania 2012 is happening in Miami only means the fans will cheer for The Rock even more. I only meant that the WWE could try to turn Rock heel if they wanted to. I doubt that will be what happens, but it's possible. The WWE knows that The Rock will be cheered (and Cena will be booed) at Wrestlemania 2012, so it's also possible that we'll see Cena turning heel before the end of 2011. If the WWE is going to go ahead with Cena vs. Rock at Wrestlemania 2012, then turning Cena heel might be a good move on their part (if he's going to get booed anyway, make it for the "right" reason).

I don't think Cena or the Rock will necessarily be involved in this "text scandal", but never say never when it comes to Pro Wrestling storylines. LOL! I also really enjoyed your use of the term "Little Jimmys" in your post. It honestly made me laugh (well, chuckle).

After reading most of the posts, I am surprised to see some of the theories. As much as I want it to be a major surprise, the only way it's going to make sense is if it's HHH, Steph, or Johnny Ace.

First thing that nobody is acknowledging is that for somebody to send the text to Nash means they would have known that he was there. We know he didn't post this on twitter or facebook because all these wrestling sites would have picked up on it. It's possible that HBK and Waltman knew but that would be a stretch as those two really have no motive.

I don't think any active wrestler would have known he was there, so that takes out the chance of Barrett or Cena. When I read the possibilities of Barrett, the first thought was, no, he took out Nash in the Rumble. I would think Nash doesn't like him. Cena wouldn't send a text like that. He would have sent a text that said, "if Punk wins, take him out." Lets try to think logically folks.

You bring up a good point; how many of "the boys" in the locker room knew Nash was there on Sunday night? I agree, it's most likely going to end up being HHH behind it all along, although someone else will probably take the initial heat (ie: Steph or Johnny). HHH will deny claims, until the reveal happens (and hopefully a new Corporation stable is formed!).

Nash said it came from a friend. Going out on a limb and assuming it's not Triple H, that still eliminates a lot of people. Batista, Rock, Jericho. Come on folks. I'm sure Jericho was standing in the studio or on stage, and was like, "Shit, I need to screw with that Summerslam match." I love when people throw names out there hoping they come back, no matter how stupid it really is.

If you read reports, you know WWE is planning on a HHH/Punk feud at Survivor Series. So Punk will probably fight Nash at NOC and we won't find out that HHH was behind the Summerslam hit until after that to build towards Survivor Series. Expect a sort of whodunit mystery to play out the next few weeks circling around HHH/Nash/Steph/John

I agree with some of what you said here. I also think there is a HHH/Punk feud in the works. I believe that Punk vs. Nash won't happen until Survivor Series though. I also believe that Punk vs. HHH will be saved for Wrestlemania 2012.

I think a lot of the "unlikely" names that were thrown out by posters (Rock, Jericho, HBK, Cena, Batista, etc) were just mentioned for the speculation aspect. I think most people here agree that these guys are HIGHLY unlikely to be the "texter", but anything's possible. I think you're being a little bit hard on the posters who mentioned these names. They're just throwing it out there, as speculation. Maybe the posters actually are just throwing "names out there hoping they come back, no matter how stupid it really is" (as you put it), but I think they're just trying to think "outside the box". We all know these guys are HIGHLY unlikely to be the "texter", but it's fun to think about who the "texter" could be. These guys might be long-shots, but the WWE has been big on "shock value" lately. Who knows, right?

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I still think the most likely candidate for the "texter" is HHH. I believe that the best scenario is to have Hunter deny any and all claims that he's the "mastermind" behind all of this, until it's finally revealed to the fans that HHH was in on it all along (like I've posted many times before, in this thread). You can go back & read some of my older posts (again, in this thread) if you want to read my full opinion on the subject.

I really think that Stephanie & Hunter are in this together, but Hunter will deny it for a long time (a couple of months, at least). WWE has the chance to make this storyline a FANTASTIC one, and I don't expect we'll be disappointed when it's all said & done.

Again, I'm really excited for the possibility of a new "Corporation" with Hunter & Nash, maybe they'll appoint a "Corporate Champion". Like I said earlier, the more the merrier; bring in X-Pac, HBK, Scott Hall, etc. Have them come to the ring wearing expensive suits, and have the DX theme be their entrance music. Even if it just ends up being HHH & Nash being together, I'd be excited.

 

[Workrate]

I just remembered something. Did anyone else notice that, while talking to Stephanie, Punk explicitly mentioned that Vince McMahon is still chairman of the board? I remember when he said that thinking, "hmm, that seems like an odd concession to be so obvious about making while you're still pushing HHH as COO".

Now, I'm not necessarily saying Vince is behind it -- how would he get access to HHH's phone?* -- but I feel like that was mentioned as a little more than one of Punk's shoots. Maybe I'm wrong.

* If Vince is behind it, then I suspect he wasn't alone. My best guess would be that he and Stephanie are in it together. There's just no way Vince could ever get access to HHH's phone realistically. But he does have access to Stephanie who could fairly easily get the to the phone (especially if the text came right before the main event, as Nash said, when HHH was getting ready to referee).

Again, I'm really excited for the possibility of a new "Corporation" with Hunter & Nash, maybe they'll appoint a "Corporate Champion". Like I said earlier, the more the merrier; bring in X-Pac, HBK, Scott Hall, etc. Have them come to the ring wearing expensive suits, and have the DX theme be their entrance music. Even if it just ends up being HHH & Nash being together, I'd be excited.

I wouldn't mind seeing some cameos, but I'd probably be bothered if they started investing too much time in guys like Hall and Waltman. Nash is acceptable because he is genuinely a pretty good bodyguard, enforcer type figure. Hall and Waltman are, at this point, garbage. Investing time in those guys is just watering down the angle and taking time away from other people, unless it reaches a logical point in the story where they could show up as guests for a night (HHH left tickets at will-call for Nash, why not for other friends here and there?).

 

[Hunted-RKO]

Well it was someone who is obviously close to HHH and there are 2 people who that could be,Johnny Ace & Stephanie.I Think it was stephanie because she turns up at SS & RAW then on the same nights there was a text from HHH's phone and Hunter has said 'He didn't send the text'.Vince has told Stephanie to do it because Cena didn't win at MITB and cost WWE the championship and Cm Punk because his disrespect towards the mcmahon family.But i could be wrong,there are so many different outcomes and who knows maybe it was someone who we aint even thinking of (typical WWE) or it was HHH who was lieing all along until it was the right moment to come clean.But this should increase ratings & make RAW intresting for the coming weeks.

 

[Hollywood Naitch]

I have been thinking all day as to who the "texter" could be, there are still quite a few possibilities in my mind and all of them seem logical. It is going to be very interesting to see who WWE eventually decide to go with.

Firstly, lets look at Steph. She seems the logical choice initially, having access to Trip's locker room and therefore his phone. She will obviously know Kevin Nash well through being Hunter's wife and could quite easily call in a favour against the guy who cost her Dad his company. It makes sense. However, I do feel that she seems too obvious, and I really hope WWE aren't just giving the answer to this away so quickly by making it Steph. We need some surprise here I think, and Steph is not the one to provide this. I think (or rather I HOPE) WWE are using Steph as a red herring.

There is Vince. He is the guy who signed Big Sexy on the legends contract. He has the money to pay Nash off, and we all know Big Kev loves the green stuff. Obviously Vince is furious about having lost control of the company, and by getting Nash to take out one of Cena (the guy who failed him) or Punk (his enemy) allows Alberto Del Rio the chance to sneak in and steal the gold, becoming the Champion Vince wants, and perhaps the new Corporate champion. This could work, however it is not the option I want to see.

Thirdly, there is John Laurinaitus. Embarrased by Cena and Punk, and seeing Vince lose power, Johnny Ace could be planning to take over the company. It would be the perfect time for him to do so, but this is DEFINITELY the one I don't want to see, and reason is that most fans do not know who he is. If you don't read about the backstage stuff that goes or, or are a young kid, or just a casual viewer, Johnny ace has no importance or relevance to you. He is just an ordinary looking guy who has just started to be on TV. It would be the wrong option to take in my eyes, although it would make sense.

My fourth suggestion is that it is someone from OUTSIDE the WWE. The names that spring to mind are Mick Foley, Shawn Michaels and Shane McMahon. It's well known that Foley wants one more match in the WWE, and this would be a way of bringing him in for a high-profile feud. However, Foley spent most of his WWE career as a very popular face and the "texter" is going to be a heel, so Foley is unlikely to be the guy. Same with HBK. It makes sense for him to text his buddy, but if HBK was to come back it would to be a face, not a heel. Finally, we come to Shane O'Mac who would have a bone to pick with both Cena and Punk, after seeing his dad stripped of power in his own company. BUT, Shane has a new career and has cut all ties with the WWE. If we ever see him again on WWE TV it will more than lilkely be a one-off on a special episode of Raw. It won't be him.

One more idea I had was that it is Del Rio himself. Having seen the success that Edge, Punk and others have had cashing in the MITB briefcase after the champion has had long, gruelling matches it would make sense for ADR to do the same. He is a smart guy, and plus he has the money to pay Nash to do his dirty work. It would be a very logical decision by WWE to go this route, and would certainly boost Del Rio's standing as a top level heel.

The last idea I came to was that it is none other than Triple H himself, and that Kevin Nash was telling the truth, and the denial from The Game is, well, Hunter "playing the game", trying to trick the fans. I love Triple H as a heel, he is just better in that role and the Authority Figure on WWE is always better to be a bad guy, trying to get one up on the faces. Now, I have one question.....

After spending so long trying to establish themselves in positions of power during their careers, COULD THIS BE THE TIME THE KLIQ ACTUALLY TAKES OVER????

Triple H is the guy in charge now, he can basically do what he wants and bringing in Big Sexy as his number 2 and back up would be awesome in my opinion. I would pay through the damm nose to see HHH, Nash and Sean Waltman in the ring in suits together having finally become the top dogs in the WWE and have the Kliq running things on Raw. It would be fucking awesome. Hell, if that happened then even try and bring back HBK in some kind of non-wrestling role as I really doubt that The Kliq would get booed, even if they were the bad guys. People would love to see them all together in the ring for the first time.

BUT, if I had to say which way WWE were going to go with this, I would probably put my money on it being either Del Rio or HHH himself, with either option hiring Nash as back-up. I can't see The Kliq idea happening, Steph seems too obvious, bringing Vince back so soon would be a mistake, Johnny Ace wouldnt have any impact and the Foley/HBK/Shane idea is probably too unrealistic. I personally want it to be The Game, leading to the Kliq taking over but I doubt that will happen

 

[UFOcalling]

I have been thinking all day as to who the "texter" could be, there are still quite a few possibilities in my mind and all of them seem logical. It is going to be very interesting to see who WWE eventually decide to go with.

Firstly, lets look at Steph. She seems the logical choice initially, having access to Trip's locker room and therefore his phone. She will obviously know Kevin Nash well through being Hunter's wife and could quite easily call in a favour against the guy who cost her Dad his company. It makes sense. However, I do feel that she seems too obvious, and I really hope WWE aren't just giving the answer to this away so quickly by making it Steph. We need some surprise here I think, and Steph is not the one to provide this. I think (or rather I HOPE) WWE are using Steph as a red herring.

There is Vince. He is the guy who signed Big Sexy on the legends contract. He has the money to pay Nash off, and we all know Big Kev loves the green stuff. Obviously Vince is furious about having lost control of the company, and by getting Nash to take out one of Cena (the guy who failed him) or Punk (his enemy) allows Alberto Del Rio the chance to sneak in and steal the gold, becoming the Champion Vince wants, and perhaps the new Corporate champion. This could work, however it is not the option I want to see.

Thirdly, there is John Laurinaitus. Embarrased by Cena and Punk, and seeing Vince lose power, Johnny Ace could be planning to take over the company. It would be the perfect time for him to do so, but this is DEFINITELY the one I don't want to see, and reason is that most fans do not know who he is. If you don't read about the backstage stuff that goes or, or are a young kid, or just a casual viewer, Johnny ace has no importance or relevance to you. He is just an ordinary looking guy who has just started to be on TV. It would be the wrong option to take in my eyes, although it would make sense.

My fourth suggestion is that it is someone from OUTSIDE the WWE. The names that spring to mind are Mick Foley, Shawn Michaels and Shane McMahon. It's well known that Foley wants one more match in the WWE, and this would be a way of bringing him in for a high-profile feud. However, Foley spent most of his WWE career as a very popular face and the "texter" is going to be a heel, so Foley is unlikely to be the guy. Same with HBK. It makes sense for him to text his buddy, but if HBK was to come back it would to be a face, not a heel. Finally, we come to Shane O'Mac who would have a bone to pick with both Cena and Punk, after seeing his dad stripped of power in his own company. BUT, Shane has a new career and has cut all ties with the WWE. If we ever see him again on WWE TV it will more than lilkely be a one-off on a special episode of Raw. It won't be him.

One more idea I had was that it is Del Rio himself. Having seen the success that Edge, Punk and others have had cashing in the MITB briefcase after the champion has had long, gruelling matches it would make sense for ADR to do the same. He is a smart guy, and plus he has the money to pay Nash to do his dirty work. It would be a very logical decision by WWE to go this route, and would certainly boost Del Rio's standing as a top level heel.

The last idea I came to was that it is none other than Triple H himself, and that Kevin Nash was telling the truth, and the denial from The Game is, well, Hunter "playing the game", trying to trick the fans. I love Triple H as a heel, he is just better in that role and the Authority Figure on WWE is always better to be a bad guy, trying to get one up on the faces. Now, I have one question.....

After spending so long trying to establish themselves in positions of power during their careers, COULD THIS BE THE TIME THE KLIQ ACTUALLY TAKES OVER????

Triple H is the guy in charge now, he can basically do what he wants and bringing in Big Sexy as his number 2 and back up would be awesome in my opinion. I would pay through the damm nose to see HHH, Nash and Sean Waltman in the ring in suits together having finally become the top dogs in the WWE and have the Kliq running things on Raw. It would be fucking awesome. Hell, if that happened then even try and bring back HBK in some kind of non-wrestling role as I really doubt that The Kliq would get booed, even if they were the bad guys. People would love to see them all together in the ring for the first time.

BUT, if I had to say which way WWE were going to go with this, I would probably put my money on it being either Del Rio or HHH himself, with either option hiring Nash as back-up. I can't see The Kliq idea happening, Steph seems too obvious, bringing Vince back so soon would be a mistake, Johnny Ace wouldnt have any impact and the Foley/HBK/Shane idea is probably too unrealistic. I personally want it to be The Game, leading to the Kliq taking over but I doubt that will happen

Hey Naitch, as you know I am a big fan of your posts...and you definitely didn't disappoint here with this one. Okay, mostly because you & I have similar opinions on the options laid out! ...but it still was a great read, as always.

Obviously I agree with you, I've posted (several times now, ugh...) in this thread, and have said that I would love to see a Kliq reunion as well. I would mark-the-fuck out if The Kliq became the new "Corporation". Seeing the "inmates" running the "asylum" (even if they're technically not inmates anymore) would be amazing. I think you & I, and a lot of other old-school fans would be in total agreement on this.

I disagree when you say that they won't be booed, however. Did you hear the heat that Nash was getting last night on Raw (when having a war of words with Punk)? The majority of the current WWE fans probably don't even know who Nash is. If they do know him, they probably don't remember his runs in WWF or WCW (I'm not counting anything before his run as Diesel in the WWF, because Oz & Vinny Vegas never really amounted to anything). For the fans that do remember him, all it took was Punk reminding everyone that Nash called Eddie Guerrero a "vanilla midget" and it was Boo City, USA! lol! Especially with Punk there to play the face (or the "Corporation"'s foil), I believe they can easily get over as (and stay) heels. Just as Mr. McMahon did with Brisco & Patterson 13 years ago.

I think that HHH could easily get booed, especially if it becomes common knowledge that he was "the texter". Nash was getting great heat last night, if you tell the WWE Universe that Nash & Hunter were in on it together the whole time, I think the majority of the crowd will boo...just like they did to the WCW "black & white" nWo, when there was also a Wolfpac. I think it's also natural for the fans to want to boo the authority figure (Hunter), especially when you've got Punk as the "anti-authority rebel" (playing the Stone Cold role, I guess...as a metaphor). As long as none of these guys try to come across as "cool", all they have to do is wait for Punk to make the audience boo them. It will literally be that simple, as long as Punk is involved (at least IMHO).

I think that Nash & Hunter realize that their time has passed, and will do what they're told (if they're told to generate heel-heat). Hunter was arguably one of the best heels of all time (at least in the WWF/E), and Nash knows how to get heat as well. Sure, if they got X-Pac in there, I bet there would be a bit of applause for them at first (just like sometimes Miz gets applauded, and other current WWE heels). If HBK became involved, there's no question that they would be cheered...at least at first, again. If all these guys play their roles correctly (and don't try to be "cool" heels), they'll definitely be able to piss off the crowd.

Maybe you're right though, it's possible that the fans would be so desperate to see a Kliq reunion that a "Korporate Kliq" (haha!) would inevitably be cheered. I just think that all of these guys are so good at playing the "old school" heel role, that they would generate boos (at least eventually). Man, I'd really love to see a DX-Corporation, but you're right. The fans are predicting that right now, so the WWE might try to take it another way (to throw us off the trail, or possibly not do it at all).

You're right, it's possible that Alberto (or his ring announcer, whose name I can't remember...lol!) is/was "the texter"; I wouldn't mind seeing Nash become Del Rio's bodyguard in the future. The bodyguard thing probably wouldn't work between these two though...like I said in an earlier post, Nash tweeted something like "the WWE just proved wrestling is fake by putting their title on the Miz" (when referring to Miz winning his very first WWE Championship). I bet that Nash would think of Alberto in the same vein, it seems that Nash is going to be doing an "old school" vs. "new school" type of angle. It's also possible that Alberto made it look like the text came from HHH, even though Del Rio (or his announcer) was the one who sent it.

Whatever happens, we (the fans) are in for a hell of a ride over the next couple of months (at least IMHO). I really hope the WWE doesn't disappoint us, even if this angle does get a little predictable. Just because something's predictable, doesn't always mean that it's bad for the wrestling business. Know what I mean? Great post, again. I really enjoyed reading it.

 

[Jessie Lynn DivaGirl]

Where's R-Truth when you need him?

IF there was a text, I think it was from the Rock. We haven't heard from him since a few weeks ago and we all know he does not like Cena. My thoughts are that he did not believe in CM Punk and assumed Cena was going to win so he wanted Nash to stick him, perhaps as a message. If that's the case then big WHOOPS! It might be a bigger conspiracy but not likely.

 

[wrestlingfan]

I think obviously the man who sent the text would be Triple H, He would be the only one who would have the power to order Kevin Nash to do such a thing.

 

[OutsidersEdge4]

Am I the only one who thought it was strange that Nash's explanation was that friend asked him to do it, but he then told Punk it was just business? Those seem to be conflicting ideas.

 

[LoudClearVoice]

Ok, here's a ridiculously crazy idea. What if the person who sent the text was The Undertaker??

Could set up Punk vs. Undertaker at Wrestlemania....


I mean I highly doubt that's the case but with WWE, you never really know.

 

[Robbo89]

I'm watching the promo back, at no point did Nash say that it was from HHH's phone, all he said was "we need to get on the same page" now think of who else is HHH and Nash's best friend and this will give you your answer to who i reckon it is........

HBK, think about it....HBK sends the text to Nash, and Nash assumes that he also informed HHH, hence HHH saying he had no idea Nash was going to do it.

Plus, Nash was told to "stick the winner" it doesnt sount like something HHH, Steph or Ace would say

My money is on HBK

 

[George Steele's Barber]

I think Nash made it pretty clear that he thought the instructions were coming from his friend HHH. Which implies that the text was from HHH. He is not going to interfere in a title match because he receives a text from a random phone number that signs the HHH.

Anyone could have sent the text that had access to HHH's phone which makes everyone that was at the arena a suspect. I think they may uncover that some random sent the text (Hornswaggle, arena security, a maid, Ryder) and that the real mystery is who is the person that ordered the text to be sent (similar to HHH ordering Rikishi to hit Austin with the car). I think this will be someone that doesn't fall in to the obvious cast of suspects (HHH, Ace, Vince, Steph) setting up a big feud that distracts Punk from the title while Cena is carrying it through WM (after WM Punk will end up on Smackdown). My initial guess is a big Jericho return, maybe Miz.

The Rock is another possibility and one that they could easily sell. He doesn't like Cena, he is not happy with Punk using his video on Raw or calling him Dwayne. He has plenty of pull in Hollywood and could find anyone to drop the text in HHH's phone.

In summation, it could be anyone. Don't try to think through it much. WWE can take this in many directions. Just enjoy it.

 

[1TheRockHHH]

Well if anyone remembers correctly but the night that triple h revealed he was going to be the refeere for cena vs punk he said something interesting before that.He said at summerslam "the entire landscape of this business changes" What exactly did he mean by that?Was that a hint that triple h was planning on bringing back the kliq?

Also lets face it triple h in the past has lied about certain things.When stone cold was ran over in 1999 who did everyone blamed and point fingers at?TripleH!And what happened?triple h denied doing it and actually did a good job of trying to act like he had nothing to do with it but in the end HHH revealed he had hired someone to do his dirty work.Also lets not forget what about the time someone had attacked shawn michaels in the parking lot in 2002.Again people were pointing fingers at triple h but he did nice job explaining how he could of attacked HBK when he was in the ring when shawn was attacked.But then again triple h was revealed that he was the one who did it.
My point is if history means anything in the game's career is he is truly the cerebral assasin.And quite frankly i wouldnt be surprise if triple h lied and is revealed as the guy who texted nash

 

[Sheamus' Suntan]

The other thing we all need to think of is; WHAT DO THESE PEOPLE GET OUT OF IT..Ie, what's the pay off. Forget face/heel for a second. Anyone read Cena's rants on face/heel? The company isn't caring about who is good and who is bad, they know they can flip that on a switch and make people boo. If HBK Came back and was cheered for 20 mins solid, then aligned himself with the biggest heel group in WWE, everyone would feel betrayed by HBK and would boo him. So that goes out of the window.

We need to think of who has the pay off and what is it...so...with the biggest pay offs...here...we...GO!

Alberto Del Rio
The WWE title. Guaranteed. In his lap. Nash attacks, Del Rio gets hold of the title. His "destiny" and his last 6 months of talking about destiny is fulfilled.

Payoff: WWE Title

HHH
Arguably bigger than ADR - the WWE. Now hear me out, HHH has this pay off because right now he's JUST taken over Vince's position. HHH is set to proving himself and will make a lot of enemies quickly. I mean CM Punk, and John Cena, the number 2 and number 1 faces are already at odds with HHH. Cena for the slip up on the reffing and because Punk slandered him, steph, vince...everyone else in the mcmahon family.

BUT H already has the company under his control. While his two top stars are rebelling, what is his real cause for concern? Again - the WWE title.

He would want the title on someone who is NOT rebelling yet someone hungry for the title. Someone just like...Alberto Del Rio...but you already knew that.

Pay Off: WWE title on someone other than those who are rebelling against him

Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley
Steph's pay off here is the company being back under the reign of the McMahons. Yes, HHH is her husband which gives her more reign to do what she wants on television but...really, would she not be annoyed that daddy left the company to the doofus son in law and not the billion dollar princess?

Pay off: WWE under her control

Shawn Michaels
I initially said HBK was a good candidate but I think I retract the statement...yes he has the ties to do it. Yes he has the means to do it...but WHY? What good is there for him? He aligns himself with a man who was his best friend and rival for years - but they were never not aligned. One last WWE title run? He's already said he wanted to stay retired and last time we saw Shawn, didn't he...superkick Alberto? What would be the point in HELPING someone you booted in the face 7 months before?

I don't know. Shawn doesn't have an MO. He has no tie in. He has no reason...so I'm eliminating Shawn from the race.

Rey Mysterio
Bit of a far one here, but what if it was Rey Rey? What if this is a heel turn for Rey Rey? They'd need something HUGE to turn him...and he could be annoyed at the fact that he should have been in the WWE title match. Pay off for him: WWE title. He could have paid off Nash to do it and then be more injured in time for the match on Monday night. Winner in injured - easy title reign for Rey; but he wasn't counting on a cash in by Mr Del Rio.

Vince McMahon/Johnny Ace
Vince wants control. Simply. So what if HE sabotaged the main event and set it up deliberately for that chain of events to happen. What if both HHH and Nash are telling the truth and Vince is pulling the strings on a kliq redo, just to go against HHH instead of working with him?

The Miz
Another far one but what if The Miz...is sick of seeing John Cena and CM Punk hog the limelight when HE is the star of RAW (in his eyes)? He's the cowardly type to steal a phone - what if he stole the phone, texted nash, and then watched the whole thing unfurl?

That's my list of candidates. Shawn is gone out of the list now because he's...got no pay off. The pay off is likely to be the WWE title or control of the company. Either way this is a BRILLIANT storyline.