WrestleMania 27: End of The New Nexus?

[Big Nick Dudley]

End of The Nexus?​

Tonight, we saw Randall Orton punt Mr. (not-so)Perfect Jr. right out of the arena. A few weeks back, the portly son of Mike Rotunda also fell victim to an unfortunate kick to the skull, and bus ride back to FCW. The anonymous GM said Orton will be facing each remaining member of The New Nexus (minus CM Punk, of course) over the next few weeks to determine who will and will not be allowed to stand with Punk at WrestleMania 27.

It seems this version 2.0 of the original stable hasn't gone anywhere. Punk and Orton are showing great chemistry thus far, with Orton actually talking and Punk.. being Punk.

Will WrestleMania 27 be the last stop for The Nexus?

If Randall does indeed punt this group out of existence, what happens to these guys (again, outside of Punk)?

 

[Nate DaMac]

For the members of Nexus outside of Punk's sake, I hope they don't. I don't really see too much in any of these guys that suggests that the would be able to hang without Punk carrying them.

Otunga is just terrible. His tights are way too damn small, he doesn't cut it in the ring, and boy does he suck with a mic in his hand. I really don't see him lasting much longer if they break up.

McGillicutty could be ok. He's a decent wrestler and all, I'm just not sure he'd be anything more than Superstars material.

Mason Ryan might have a shot here. He has the look to stand on his own, but Punk is making up for his shortcomings.

All that being said, I think Nexus survives Wrestlemania. Mainly just because they need to keep other people around Ryan much like they did with Batista until he's ready to go it on his own. He's nowhere near ready yet and I don't see them pulling the plug this soon.

 

[Hulk Hogan's Brother]

I do think that the New Nexus or at least some members of the New Nexus will survive Orton and WrestleMania 27. Here's what I think will go down at WrestleMania.

Orton will be able to take out all the members of the New Nexus except for Mason Ryan. I think that he will win on the Raw before WrestleMania in a rather dominant fashion. Punk will go into the match thinking he has the match in his bag due to the presence of Ryan but Ryan will fuck up and give Orton the victory or perhaps The Rock will interfere and take Ryan out.

The next night Punk will berate Ryan for his inability to win the match for him and get the New Nexus to attack him. He will be able to fight them on in the beginning but the numbers game will slowly start to catch up. Either he will get beaten down to end the show or Orton will come out and both guys will clear house to end the show.

So following WrestleMania I think that New Nexus will be the same except for Mason Ryan.

 

[JGlass]

I think it would be really shitty for Orton to be the one to finish of Nexus when it's really Cena's war. I suppose the logic behind this is that Cena's war was with Barrett's Nexus and Orton can be the man who takes care of Punk's Nexus, but I still don't like it.

So I think Nexus makes it through Wrestlemania. With the way he's been billed lately, Orton losing doesn't seem likely, but it's not out of the question. While Orton is probably never going to dethrone Cena as top face of the WWE, CM Punk seems like he's being pushed to be the next top heel, and what better way to take that title than to grab a win over Orton at Mania?

I think Harris and McGilicutty come back after Mania fully healed and ready to help CM Punk take RAW by storm. Look for Punk to call it the second coming (more Jesus imagery) of Nexus, and look for him to be Cena's first big challenge as WWE Champion.

 

[Big Nick Dudley]

For the members of Nexus outside of Punk's sake, I hope they don't. I don't really see too much in any of these guys that suggests that the would be able to hang without Punk carrying them.

This is an interesting point. If we know how badly they suck, and all three of them surely do, why do we care what happens to them? If FCW is a place where Hennig Jr. and Ryan belong, why should that bother me? In my opinion, Otunga is in the wrong business. As you said, he's terrible. This New Nexus just doesn't pack the same punch as the original, and that's surprising with CM Punk in the lead, who is twice the pro Barrett is (at this point in time).

I think it would be really shitty for Orton to be the one to finish of Nexus when it's really Cena's war.

Cena finished off Nexus once before, and that's over with. Punk chose Orton, for personal reasons, so now it's Orton's war. As much as it hurts you JGlass, Cena can't be in every feud

I suppose the logic behind this is that Cena's war was with Barrett's Nexus and Orton can be the man who takes care of Punk's Nexus, but I still don't like it.

Now you got it!

So I think Nexus makes it through Wrestlemania. With the way he's been billed lately, Orton losing doesn't seem likely, but it's not out of the question. While Orton is probably never going to dethrone Cena as top face of the WWE, CM Punk seems like he's being pushed to be the next top heel, and what better way to take that title than to grab a win over Orton at Mania?

I think Punk has a 50/50 chance at Mania. When you're a heel, and you've done as much as Punk has, a win doesn't mean nearly as much as some people say it does. Neither man needs to win this match.

I think Harris and McGilicutty come back after Mania fully healed and ready to help CM Punk take RAW by storm. Look for Punk to call it the second coming (more Jesus imagery) of Nexus, and look for him to be Cena's first big challenge as WWE Champion.

This is assuming Cena takes the strap at Mania. Also, if Cena does win at Mania, you think his war with Miz ends there? The match at Mania will be the first between Cena and Miz since Miz won the strap. I don't think it ends at Mania.

 

[JGlass]

Cena finished off Nexus once before, and that's over with. Punk chose Orton, for personal reasons, so now it's Orton's war. As much as it hurts you JGlass, Cena can't be in every feud

I think you overestimate my Cena fandom. While he is one of my favorites I don't want him EVERYWHERE. Still, you can't deny that he's the best person to go to for any high profile feud. That said, this program with Orton has been very good, and while as of right now I don't think this could be the feud that ends Nexus, that could change in the next few weeks.

I think Punk has a 50/50 chance at Mania. When you're a heel, and you've done as much as Punk has, a win doesn't mean nearly as much as some people say it does. Neither man needs to win this match.

Fair enough, and I do agree that heels don't need to win as much as faces, but I think a win (albeit a dirty win) would do more for Punk than a clean win would do for Orton.

This is assuming Cena takes the strap at Mania. Also, if Cena does win at Mania, you think his war with Miz ends there? The match at Mania will be the first between Cena and Miz since Miz won the strap. I don't think it ends at Mania.

I'm about 80/20 on Cena winning the belt at Wrestlemania. I think Cena vs. Miz wraps up at Extreme Rules/whatever PPV they put after Wrestlemania this year. Perhaps CM Punk and Nexus come out that night to attack Cena, perhaps they wait until Monday. Either way, I think Punk will get his revenge on Orton, and he will then turn his attention to the WWE Championship.

 

[Big Nick Dudley]

Still, you can't deny that he's the best person to go to for any high profile feud.

Seeing I'm not a fan of Cena, I can deny that. But, he is the biggest draw they have, and that's not up for debate.

Fair enough, and I do agree that heels don't need to win as much as faces, but I think a win (albeit a dirty win) would do more for Punk than a clean win would do for Orton.

Punk doesn't need it anymore than Orton. Actually, if it means the destruction of Nexus, I hope Orton wins. Punk can go off on his own, maybe start another version of S.E.S., whatever. He doesn't need those guys, they haven't added anything besides a target for Orton's size 15 (or whatever the hell size it is).

Either way, I think Punk will get his revenge on Orton, and he will then turn his attention to the WWE Championship.

I agree. Punk is heading back into the title picture, and I'm happy about that. However, I think it will be without The Nexus. Could be wrong, but that group has lost a lot of momentum. Punk hasn't, but the group has.

 

[JGlass]

Punk doesn't need it anymore than Orton. Actually, if it means the destruction of Nexus, I hope Orton wins. Punk can go off on his own, maybe start another version of S.E.S., whatever. He doesn't need those guys, they haven't added anything besides a target for Orton's size 15 (or whatever the hell size it is).

I still maintain it would help Punk more than Orton, especially if Nexus doesn't get involved. He can brag about how he defeated Orton all by himself without help from Nexus (even if he does somehow find a way to cheat), and he'll get even more self-righteous. Have him move onto Cena or whoever the WWE Champ is, and everything is gravy.

I agree. Punk is heading back into the title picture, and I'm happy about that. However, I think it will be without The Nexus. Could be wrong, but that group has lost a lot of momentum. Punk hasn't, but the group has.

Eh, he doesn't need Nexus, but Nexus needs Punk. With how huge Nexus was I think the WWE would prefer it goes out with a bang rather than a whimper, and there is plenty of time for the WWE to rebuild Nexus and then put together a team to take them out.

 

[RatedRSuperstar1331]

I'm hoping the New Nexus is wrapping up. It has been incredibly ineffective and really, the fans only care about Punk. That's partially the writers' faults in that we have absolutely no reason to care about any one else in the group.

 

[KRKO KING OF KINGS]

Honestly I think so and I hope so. The new nexus doesn't interest me like the first one did.This nexus doesn't have you on the edge of your seat its boring. If they do survive its only to further help develop the talent (ryan,henning jr,irs jr) And for the record david otunga should just disapeer just go back to I love new york please

 

[Hollywood Naitch]

I do not think Punk will go into WM without anyone by his side. I think we will see at least 1 Nexus member (probably Mason Ryan) win by DQ or countout, therefore not making Orton look weak, but ensuring Punk has some back-up at WM.

I do think that the New Nexus is struggling though, we just do not know much about any of the guys in the group besides Punk. They are all secondary characters with no backstory, no feuds of their own and are just extras in the Punk show. I love Punk and all, but the writers have done absolutely nothing with Otunga, Harris or McGillicutty. It really has been poorly handled, and its a shame for Punk. Frist SES and now this, his factions just do not seem to be booked right at all.

In this match, I think Orton will win but look for a Punk push after WM, I think he will be back in the title scene sooner rather than later.

 

[achromat666]

Well, their survival after WM can go either way, and I agree with the comments that a match between Orton and Punk without Nexus interference would be preferable.

But if they've built up Orton being in the same position as Punk was when he lost his first world title, it makes sense for Nexus to be involved in some capacity. And in that case it makes more sense for Orton to win, though a lot of that depends on future plans for the group.

Of course, Punk can only carry this current crew for but so long, as none of them are ready to work solo and haven't done much outside of doing Punk's bidding to make a name for themselves. So if they don't survive WM I don't see much of a future for any of them outside of FCW or future endeavors.

 

[Big Nick Dudley]

From what I've read, a lot of people seem to think it's a big deal when talking about who picks up the win or loss here. I don't think it's that important.

Neither man needs this win. They're both at the top of the food chain, and picking up a win over the other guy will only result in a loss at the next PPV. If Orton wins, I think he'll lose at Extreme Rules. If Punk wins, same deal.

I have no idea what they plan on doing with The New Nexus, but the last few weeks have to count for something. Perfect Jr.--out. Harris--out. Otunga--out. Aside from being involved with a faction, I've never felt any of these guys could make it on their own. Mason Ryan is huge, he's got the right body. I think he'll stick around, maybe right next to Punk. But as of now, I'm still in firm belief that Nexus is about to be finished.