WWE Over the Limit - General Discussion

[wbuqed]

Ok so there's a couple things I think about when I see the name "Over the Limit" as a WWE PPV.

I'll go with the obvious point first- Do you see the name as a way to bring up a certain match stipulation like Breaking Point did? If so what kind of PPV do you expect it to be?

Number 2- Maybe this is just me but, "Over the Limit" does come very close to "Over The Edge" the PPV Owen Hart died in, do you think that Vince considered that possibility when coming up with the title and do you think its been long enough since the incident to go with that name?

 

[jmyers19]

First off I'll start by saying bar Breaking Point which is a great PPV name the others being named around their gimmicks, I think on some level the names could have been better, but I really like the name Over The Limit. I have no clue what the gimmick could be if there even is a gimmick to it. Breaking Point stands out as a submission-based event without saying 'Submission' so maybes they have a certain gimmick match (For the life of me I cant think of one straight off the top of my head) that fits alongside the name. As for the Over The Edge PPV which Owen Hart sadly died at, I think some might look at it and think the names are similar but wont look as highly into it, well, older fans might do yet the younger fans who may not even know who Owen Hart was wont but the general IWC and older fans who don't come on these boards might. But I didn't really, it never really crossed my mind.

 

[The Con Volt]

Ok how about this. Since the "theme" seems to be "themed" PPV's, perhaps this one is about matches that instead of a time limit, has a time minimum. wouldn't that be bad-ass? If like, 2 or 3 of the matches were basically Iron Man matches, but you have to wait 30 minutes before you're allowed to try a cover, or submissions don't count til then. I don't know, it's just a thought. And I think this name replaced Wild Card, I guess we'll never know what that was gonna be. *tear* haha

 

[y2straightedge]

yes it did replaced Wild Card, can be a tribute to the Owen Hart and I do like TCV's idea but I think a mental mastermind can really can put time into the gimmick he wants for it, I would love to see it having alot of WWE signature matches instead of having different ppvs because it can show the little kids what all matches are.

 

[mister_b1LL]

To me Over The Limit sounds like the theme would be every match would feature a guy 400 lbs and up. Like Cena v Khali, Rey v Big Show, Matt Hardy v Mark Henry, Evan Bourne v Big Daddy V if he was still with the company.

I like the name though. When I clicked the link the idea of Owen Hart did not cross my mind until the OP said it. Youngins watching the PPV wouldn't probably wouldn't know about Owen Hart well enough to worry about the name of the PPV. Hell I remember when Owen died and the semblance to Over The Edge doesn't affect me. I'm cool with it so long as they come up with a decent stip.

 

[The Doctor]

It's a shame it replaced Wild Card, because I was really hoping Wild Card would have been the Battle Bowl.

I honestly have no idea what OVer The Limit could be. The only idea I can think of is each match having a time limit, but then you wouldn't be able to go "Over The Limit", would you?

Perhaps this is the Legends event, where all the matches feature wrestlers who are over the sensible age limit of when they should be performing.

I doubt this has anything to do with Over The Edge. Over the Limit is a common phrase, as is Over The Edge.

 

[DexVendetta88]

With the WWE going in a theme-based PPV direction, the name Over the Limit has us all thinking of what it might be. I see the main event as an ultimate submission match where it's an iron man match, but the only way to score a point is to make your opponent submit; pinfalls, countouts, and possibly disqualification don't count towards the score. The name Over the Limit however is freakishly close to the old Over the Edge name where Owen Hart died. As a fan who is old enough to remember that (and I did watch Over the Edge 1999 in it's entirety that night on PPV), I feel a little uneasy. However, younger fans won't get the reference as quick as older fans so the name shouldn't be too much of an issue.

 

[dionlyone18]

well imo..i that the name is somewhat freakishly close to over the edge name..but as previously said by others..a lot of younger fans wont get the refrence but as soon as i saw the thread my mind went straight to owen hart...i saw the ppv and its kinda weird to have a ppv thats somewhat close to the name..was this intentional or unintentional? i dont think vince is that cynical and open up seriously deep wounds like that..but as far as these gimmick ppvs..i somewaht like them but i dont like them replaceing orginal ppv..sseries had some much history..20 plus years and so many memoriable things that happened in that ppv....i mean whats next summerslam royal rumble backlash..dar i say wrestlemania..i dont know about you but when i hear that wrestlemania is right around the corner goose bumps go down my arms.for some reason this years mania has got me so much more hyped than the last three or four.i really cant get excited for a ppv named over the top...and the way it sounds it sounds like a battle royal tyoe of deal.idk wwe ideas of ppv names have gotten kinda lackluster at best....i say keep the orginal name and the history of the orginal ppvs

 

[RicSpade]

Over the limit huh? Well my first thought would have to do with the time limits and maybe its like a beat the clock thing and they do some kind of survivor series type match at the end. The second thought would be a Battle Royal cause really I remember the old days of wrestling when during a battle royal they always said the Battle Royal was over the limit and we had to reinforce the Ring for this one Jess. The third one actually to me was the possibility of them breaking their PG limitation? I mean c'mon they come in and stop cuts now, so wouldn't it make sense to "take the cuffs off and duke it out". Well thats what I think anyways.

 

[Cookie]

It's taking Wild Card's May slot, which took the place of Judgment Day. It could be non-gimmick, which could be why they replaced Wild Card or perhaps Wild Card was just a working-title/filler name until they decided what they were going to do with the slot.

It can't be extreme, as in pushing your limits, because that's Extreme Rules. It could be submission, filling in for Breaking Point.

This really could be anything. It might have something to do with time limits or be structured around Iron Man matches. Maybe it's the street fight pay per view that was one of the options on the audience survey - no DQs, falls count anywhere. It doesn't sound to me like it has to do with Legends. Or it could be the Battle Bowl concept, which would be fun: Random tag-teams compete together - sometimes arch rivals - with the winning teams being put in a 2-ring Battle Royal.

 

[GIMH]

Can I ask where this updated schedule has come from? All I can see listed on wwe.com is Mania..

I have to say, anyway, when I read the OP that Owen was what I thought of. Seems a bit close, and even that aside I don't really like the name much. But it's only a name, so meh.

 

[wbuqed]

Why do all of their PPVs have to have gimmicks? Maybe this is just another generic PPV and they thought renaming it would make it fresh.

I'm just going based on the evidence over the past few months, all vince has done is renamed PPVs to include match stips.

Also to the guy wondering where the PPV schedule is I was asking myself the same question. Wouldn't be surprised if they screwed us over again and renamed more PPVs making the entire discussion moot

 

[vertigolowe]

When I see over the limit I just think of Drunk Driving, as in 'he's over the legal limit'.

But yeah, I hope it's just a new name for a more generic ppv.

 

[Hardyno.1FAN]

Hopefully its a stretcher match theme.It would be great and they could do fatal 4 way stretchers and tag team stretchers.Cause ur trying to get them past that limit(the line at the end).

 

[FozzyRocks2009]

Clearly this ppv is created for C.M. Punk to have something to preech about. It will be in Detroit so he'll probably use drugs and alcohol in a speech saying how people are clearly over the limit...yada..yada whatever this is lame but true LOL and to make it worse he'll assume the next following ppv will be renamed under the influence ROFL!!!!

 

[Dagger Dias]

I'm not entirely sure what "Over the Limit" could be in terms of a PPV theme. It might be a hint at match types that will be featured, but what match types though? Submissions? They already tried that at Breaking Point and it was the worst PPV of 2009 in my opinion. I agree with the threadstarter that the name "Over the Limit" does sound too much like "Over the Edge". They should use a different name since "Over the Edge" was the PPV where Owen died. Even if it was meant to be a tribute to Owen, I think it doesn't feel right. They should use another name, but that might mean another bad "theme" idea. They got rid of Backlash for this? I say bring Backlash back and move Extreme Rules to May instead of April, then they won't need to come up with something to replace "Over the Limit" or deal with the potential controversy in its name.

 

[Tastycles]

The first thing that hit me with the name of this PPV is the obvious connotations with Over The Edge. Not too much to worry about perhaps, but then I noticed the date it was on - 23rd May. What day did Owen Hart die on? 23rd May. As a result, the name seems a little ill thought out in all honesty, and I wouldn't be suprised if it changed, but we shall see.

As for the stipulation, I think it might be something to do with time limits, in which case I imagine it will be Championship Scramble orientated. That worked well at Unforgiven 2008, which out sold Breaking Point the following year, so it certainly wouldn't be a disaster. At some point the WWE will realise that having a PPV called almost exactly the same thing as a PPV someone else died on the same date at wasn't the brightest of plans, but I don't think it really matters. I much prefer this name over the others. "Fatal-Fourway" sounds totally shit as a PPV name, whereas Bragging Rights and Over the Limit sound like the right sort of name for an event.

 

[wwechampsam]

maby it is the championship scramble match ppv since it has a time limit

 

[Widdows]

I'm liking the time minimum suggestion.
Daniel Bryan with an ankle lock on The Miz for 20 minutes

 

[Dr. Stinger A. Zoidberg]

Well I feel we must think outside of the box for this one.

Over The Limit; Can also be a synonym to Out of Control, However, Like someone said, there is already an Extreme Rules PPV. Therefore, matches won't be Out of Control, like an extreme rules match, or an ambulance match, or a ladder match. However, now we have to look at Out of Control.

Out of Control; Also means Uncontrolled, leading me to believe that Over The Limit will have a No DQ theme for each one of their matches. Ya know, usual chair shots, and title belt shots. But nothing TOO extreme. We will see no blood, we will see no spot monkey moments. Just good, one on one, only can win by pinfall or submission matches. The same stipulation that Taker/Michaels had at Wresltlemania 26.

Therefore, I'm going with the No DQ stipulation for all matches theme.

 

[LitasRevenge79]

I'm a little sad that Wild Card did not stick. I would have LOVED to see that, It would have MOST DEFINITELY probably had been a roulette style, at least in my wildest dreams. That would have been great. That would've brought a better chance for bra and panties. Heck, it'd been a great initiation for the NXT rookies to pay dues, have to wrestle in demeaning matches, in bra and panties who remembers the loser wears a dress match between coachman and eugene from the taboo tuesday in '04?

 

[Oppurtunist]

hmm... As Extreme Rules will be the 'extreme' ppv, there will be propably some... extreme rules matches. But over the limit souds like... were going to see a submission ppv.Like'Put your body over the limit'.Or maybe hardcore?

 

[Mighty NorCal]

THis is probably going to be stupid. One would think, being that this is a new concept, they jump right into expressing exactly what the fuck this is gonna be about.

Wrong.

Yea, well I dunno....Maaayyybbbbee they replace breaking point? Maybe an Iron Man Match? I couldnt tell you. I know that it sorta sucks already though.

 

[goodlay]

Im thinking this is just a regular PPV with a new name to increase buy rates. I don't really see any opportunities for gimmick matches here, as you already have just about every other gimmick match having its own PPV. There haven't been any official announced matches, but you can pretty much bet on Cena/Batista for the WWE title, Swagger/Big Show for the WHC, and Orton/Edge in a grudge match. With Cena/Batista I see it probably being an Iron Man Match, because they need to do something different because we've already seen these guys go at it the last few PPVs. It's kind of approaching Orton/Cena territory but with Batista taking time off and possibly leaving WWE all together, their match at Over the Limit will be the last.

Im hoping and thinking this won't be a gimmick PPV, because all the themed PPVs are getting ridiculous. This should be a good PPV because there are good feuds going on and it should produce some great matches.

 

[stonecold1974]

anyone know when triple h will be back???

I would like to see a couple hell in the cell matches, triple h vrs sheamus and cena vrs batista both would be great hell in the cell matches and would be over the limit

big show vrs swagger would be cool too, I like seeing big show as a good guy for a while maybe its his time to hold a title until summerslam

orton vrs edge would be a great match too

this wouid be an awesome card if there is 2 hell in the cell matches