WWE Over the Limit - General Discussion

[Stone_Cold_Randy_Orton]

Agreed with the HIAC. I want to see Trips vs Sheamus. That would steal the show. Sheamus has made a name for himself and he doesn't even need HHH. I bet a WWE Championship feud is right up after the Batista thing.

 

[emilygoindown]

Hello, my name is Emily and this is my first ever thread so i appologise if its bad

So I've noticed that this new PPV from WWE, Over the Limit, looks like it doesent have one big match gimmick surrounding it. I find that very odd as WWE has made all their other PPV's revolve around a particular match gimmick.
I don't understand why they would change all their PPV's for this year and randomly decide that one of them should just stick to being regular. I personally enjoy the whole gimmick PPV's because it makes me excited when thinking about it as I know that there are going to be particular match types (e.g. hell in a cell matches, elimination chambers etc.)
So my question to you is, what do you think of the whole over the limit not being based around a particular match type? Are you dissapointed or happy with that? Also any ideas on why WWE decided to randomly choose this show without a gimmick?

On a side note I just want to say although i am a little disapointed in the lack of a gimmick being themed around the PPV, I still will watch it and think it could be a good show as the matches so far are good.

 

[Harkus]

Well Emily, nice screen name by the way.. I get what you're saying with this. Personally, I don't think gimmicks are a necessary to make a good watchable PPV, although I too love a good HIAC or Eliination chamber.

Least there's the Cena v Batista match with the I quit gimmick, the only pity is that the result is a foregone conclusion. Not hating on Cena, I actually quite like him, just a shame we know where it's going..

On a note about themed PPV's in general, I am looking forward to Fatal Four Way, always love those matches!

 

[The Deadly Viper]

Hi Emily and welcome with your first thread it is quite a good topic.

I think that it doesn't have to be based around a gimmick as this makes the matches "lose" their feeling. Eg hell in a cell you can't overdo, it is supposed to be a special thing and they went and did a PPV on that. On the other hand I do like some gimmick PPVs don't get me wrong. It will hopefully be a good PPV and we'll just have to see how it plans out. If it doesn't work out we will see it turn themed me thinks. But for now it's nice to have a non themed PPV.

 

[stonecold1974]

Does anyone see Undertaker or Sheamus getting a last minute match at Over the Limit? I dont know but it seems to be like the WWE really screwed up not giving Sheamus an opponent to keep him rolling after beating Triple H. I can understand Triple H and Undertaker being out for rest and movies but I really think WWE should have gave Sheamus some kind of a match against anyone.

Maybe they could have let him beat up Bret Hart for a title anyways, that would have helped his role.

 

[Remix]

Well right now Taker's on semi-vacation. They're only bringing him out for special events like the draft and WWE's annual free PPV (which should probably be the Raw before Wrestlemania). He wont be back on PPVs until he's back on smackdown full time.

I'm shocked about Sheamus too. He's either going to be in an unadvertised match, or getting involved in the main event (which would get him into the main event at fatal fourway). In any case he shouldn't spend this month's PPV on the bench. He just took HHH out indefinately, he shouldnt be allowed to lose his momentum because he'll find it very hard to get it back.

 

[Ferbian]

I'm not really surprised about Undertaker, due to the fact that while he's wrestled a match here and there after Wrestlemania 26, he's still resting and taking his annual time off, and I think that's just fair, so no need to have him on the card, even if he's being advertised, the only way it could work is having him pop up after one of the matches, and that's probably the only way it'd make sense to have him pop up.

Sheamus on the other hand, I kinda agree, I'm a little surprised he's not on the card, but then again, who was he to wrestle? the top guys who could properly put him over is already busy with their share of feuds, and it would make absolutely no sense establishing Sheamus as a main eventer if he was to battle some mid-carder, and as i stated, it's fair that Undertaker isn't on the card, so it couldn't even be Undertaker vs Sheamus.

But in the end, I'm actually somewhat fine with Sheamus not being on the card, while it's not exactly gonna establish him more, I just think that the feuds that have been put on the card already makes up for it more than perfectly.

 

[3/4 Facelock]

WWE didn't "screw up" anything so don't be surprised he's not on the card.

So...let's do some critical thinking together.

...if he's not on the card...and he has some sort of beef with 2 guys who will be fighting eachother for a title at the PPV...and it's a title he wants...

Help me out, I'm having trouble figuring out what COULD POSSIBLY happen...

He did say to Batista that he would be champ sooner than he thinks and if (and I highly doubt) Batista beats Cena, look for a typical 8 day title run before Shamus kicks Batista's face off.

Either way, Shamus will be busy at the PPV.

 

[Bobby B]

No surprise in The Undertaker not being there, hasn't been invovled with Smackdown for quite a few weeks (although interesting to see him on Raw). I think he'll return after the match at Fatal 4 Way (Possibly straight after), to being his feud with Jack Swagger.

As for Sheamus, I agree. Surprised they didn't put him in the Cena/Batista main event. Would have broken up two concecutive Cena vs Batista main events (albeit this one at the last one had stipulations). Saying all that he's still been building momentum in the main event scene in the last few weeks, and I'll be surprised if he doesn't make it to the main event Fatal 4 Way.

 

[Ruthless-RKO]

I think wwe.com will announce a last minute match, the only guy he really been beating up since HHH has been Cena, I think Cena will beat Batista and then Sheamus will attempt to regain the title he lost in the chamber match. For a man who's been on a roll its very unlike wwe to not give him an opponent or a proper feud. Taker is not gonna come back full time until before Summerslam i think, but therem are a few guys in the back that could match him: what about Christian or MVP?

 

[BatistrioFlyPunt]

I see Sheamus getting involved and costing Cena the championship, then I see Sheamus and Cena at Fatal Four Way, because Cena said that that'd be the last time, not necessarily in another match, BUT Cena might need surgery for his back and take time off while Batista keeps it until Fatal Four Way and then retires.

As for The Undertaker, I actually see him getting involved with Big Show vs Jack Swagger going in to Fatal Four Way.

 

[steveh0481]

I agree with 3/4 Facelock. I am almost positive Sheamus will make his presence felt in the main event. While I would have preferred this be a triple threat for the WWE title, I guess I will have to settle for some main event interference. One thing I don't want to see is some last minute scramble to get Sheamus a match against Christian, MVP or Undertaker (I believe those are the three discussed so far).

 

[Jack-Hammer]

Well, The Undertaker has been a way for a bit so its not surprising. However, it's being strongly said, based on what I've read that is, that The Undertaker will be working a program with Jack Swagger by SummerSlam so I'd expect him to be back before too long as a regular member of the roster. To some degree, the WWE dropped the ball when having Punk feud with Taker last year. Punk could have been the best heel world champ the WWE has had in years if he'd retained. However, at the same time, the WWE had played hot potato with the title a lot in 2009 and Taker did provide some much needed stability of a decently long run.

As for Sheamus, I think the WWE is doing the right thing by keeping him off Over The Limit. The obvious thing would have been to make a three way between Sheamus, Batista and Cena at the ppv but I'm glad they didn't take that route. If Batista really has been planning to leave for a while, then I'd rather just see them get him and Cena over with and out of the way before moving Sheamus more prominently back into the WWE Championship picture.

 

[Decarow]

I see Sheamus getting involved and costing Cena the championship, then I see Sheamus and Cena at Fatal Four Way, because Cena said that that'd be the last time, not necessarily in another match, BUT Cena might need surgery for his back and take time off while Batista keeps it until Fatal Four Way and then retires.

As for The Undertaker, I actually see him getting involved with Big Show vs Jack Swagger going in to Fatal Four Way.

Because every match has somebody that interferes, right?

Everything about the topic has already been said. Taker is taking time off. There is no room for Sheamus on the card. I would rather see Kofi vs McIntyre over Sheamus vs random jobber. All the matches on the card actually have a reason. Right now Sheamus is looking for the title and just got done destroying HHH. Plus they are probably keeping him rested for Fatal Fourway.

 

[Twanfusco]

It's likely sheamus will have a promo at the ppv complaining about not having a match, maybe again repeating that it's because he took out the son in law. It seems obvious that he'll be involved in the main event but I get the feeling it will before the match rather than during. As for taker, he's not involved in any kind of story so I'm not surprised by him being left out, usually he goes away and isn't heard of for a while before making a surprise return, I guess they ran that dry and are keeping him fresh with sporadical appearances but it doesn't mean he can be expected to be involved regularly any time soon.

 

[Yodude "The Rock" Barber]

Right now, Undertaker isnt really wrestling full time (or part time - Which is what he pretty much does ), so no feuds have been started with him. Although i cant find anyone of the SD! roster he could possibly have a match with (That would be worth seeing). There's no need for him to get a last minute match, or a match at all at this point.

As for Sheamus, Why would he beat up Bret for the Tittle? Thats a step down IMO. Although i am shocked that he doesnt have a match, he really should have one. But he shouldnt just be put into a random match with JOMO or something, theres no reason to.

So im a little disappointed that Sheamus doesnt, but im understanding on why Taker doesnt have one.

 

[CSB-WWE FAN]

right now The Undertaker is currently taking his yearly time-off after Wrestlemania. He only appears on special occasions until he comes back full-time during the SummerSlam build-up.

 

[stillboy21]

I don't think saying this is a spoiler but there are now 8 announced matches for this PPV and I don't think a single one of them looks too bad. By now we know this isn't really a themed PPV but we got enough of those anyways. I'm actually kinda excited to see how this one goes.

 

[GeminiJ13]

Tell ya what, I am glad that he doesnt have a match at the PPV. He has 5 moves and uses that kick Waaaaaaayyyyy too often. Test had a more impressive boot. Moves like the pump kick and the spear tackle should not be devastating to anyone. First of all Edge has 100 better moves, Sheamus has the same arsenal as every big man that ever wrestled. His striking is over sold and it makes Cena and everyone else look like they can get powerbombed on steel steps, but they cant get up from the pump kick for 6 minutes.

But when I look at the card for this PPV it is riddled with boredom! Nobody wants to see the womens matches, not too mention Ted vs RTruth. That match couldnt even main event Superstars! Is it way too obvious that Virgil is gonna turn on Ted?? Yeah, it is. They almost need Sheamus to have a match to give the card some shock value. Also I would have rather seen Drew McIntyre vs Christian than Kofi. I dont really care about the tag titles, the Miz with no gold is how it should be. Big Show vs Swagger has some appeal though, I like what they did on Smackdown with the trophy bit. Edge vs Orton should be decent, how did Orton turn face overnight by the way? Edge should win and intensify this fued to keep Orton out of the title picture. Cena vs Batista in an I Quit Match. Boooo Booo BOOOO! I hear the chants of "You cant wrestle" over and over again. What is left for these two meatheads to prove? After using duck tape for a finish, you gotta be reaching toward the bottom of the barrel! Did anyone notice Batista's botch version of the rings of saturn, and the fact that the announcers acted like they never saw that move before?

I wouldnt pay more than ten bucks to watch this ppv. Smackdown is more entertaining than this is gonna be.

 

[wushady]

I'm not surprised Undertaker is not on the pay per view. I'm more surprised he's been on TV at all he usually takes time off after Wrestlemania. I'm sure he'll get involved in a feud in time for Summerslam.

I don't think Sheamus has a match because he's been involved in a mini angle with Cena. It doesn't make sense to throw him into a random match with no storyline behind it. I'm sure his feud with Cena will take off full force after the pay per view Sunday. I'm sure he'll be involved in the pay per view some way or another.

 

[TheLunatic]

Isn't 'Taker set to appear at OTL? I'd like for Swagger and Show to have a good match, but have Show hit the KO punch, then have the lights go out, hit the gong, and then have both men laying motionless in the ring.

As far as Shame-us goes, I could see him being somewhere at OTL. Either dealing with the US championship, or in the I Quit match.

 

[ShawnMichaelsFan]

Okay first off...I am not surprised that Undertaker doesn't have a match...he has been taking time off. However, on the pster for Over The Limit it says Anything can happen when WWE Superstars are pushed over the limit! Don’t miss Edge, John Cena, Triple H, Undertaker, Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, and all your favorite Superstars in "WWE: Over the Limit", on Sunday, May 23,2010 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT, live on pay-per-view! A World Wrestling Entertainment Production. Go to WWE.com for more details. So i think that Sheamus may get into a unannounced match with a retired Shawn Michaels...But then again this is just a Shawn Michaels fan dreaming...

 

[MWRedskins]

i am not surprised about the Undertaker being off the card because that's how he is. After Wrestlemania, he usually disappears then comes back. As far as Sheamus is concerned, he may not be wrestling at Over the Limit, BUT that doesnt mean we will not see him!!!! Here's my predicition, in the I Quit match, Sheamus comes out, attacks both Batista and Cena then Triple H returns and him and Sheamus fight to the back. So i think we will see Sheamus.

 

[thepalaceprince]

Im not surprised by taker not being there but I was absolutely convinced that after sheamus kicked cena before he could anounce the stipulation that it would become a triple threat match Im still think sheamus gets involved in that title match somehow. Someone said they thought sheamus would help batista win Im not sure how that would happen seeing how its an I quit match and john cena doesnt quit as his promos and shirts will tell you. I think realistically tho sheamus will probably have a dark match against possibly john morrison. Its a shame that they are going to waste time on the dibiase k-kwik(truth) match but they would leave sheamus off the card

 

[CLB 03]

What I think is funny is that everyone was bitching about him being in the main event and ppv's a few weeks ago. Now you are all complaining that he is not in one. Really? All of you just have to have something to bitch about, don't you?