*Official* Pro-Wrestling Thread II

[kyear2]

I'm a bit late, but don't believe that the new Mania card was a work.

Think they were genuinely shocked by the negative reaction and smartly decided to pivot.

Rock cakes across slimy AF in all of this and tarnished his legacy, especially paired with his daughters promotion and the Fast and Furious and Black Adam cluster****s.

His ego knows no bounds apparently.

 

[sledger]

Some people are now seriously talking about it being Rock Vs Austin (acting as a proxy for HHH).

I can't deny that the thought of this makes me a little excited. But in reality this is an absolutely terrible idea.

 

[Kraken]

Some people are now seriously talking about it being Rock Vs Austin (acting as a proxy for HHH).

I can't deny that the thought of this makes me a little excited. But in reality this is an absolutely terrible idea.

this would have been so cool…15ish years ago. I’ll be interested to see if the Rock even gets in the ring tbh - he’s a large boy and is in no cardio shape to go in any sort of decent way tbh

 

[Red_Ink_Squid]

this would have been so cool…15ish years ago. I’ll be interested to see if the Rock even gets in the ring tbh - he’s a large boy and is in no cardio shape to go in any sort of decent way tbh

That's another advantage of their rushed pivot and aligning him with Roman - sets up the possibility for him to appear in a tag match rather than singles. Would probably make for a better match if Roman can carry the work and Rock can rest up on the apron in between spots.

 

[sledger]

Rock will definitely wrestle again in some capacity imo.

The most obvious way forward would have been him and Reigns vs Cody and Seth, but I doubt they would do this at WM as it would either require Roman (and probably Seth) doing double duty, which I doubt they would want, or doing the match in Aus, which won't be possible as Seth won't be fit to go (and may not be compatible with Rock's schedule either).

Triple threat match would be another option, but this would be lame imo, and not really work narratively now that Rock appears to have turned heel/sided with Roman.

Looks like the obvious way forward now is a Rock/HHH power struggle storyline, culminating in a match at WM (though obviously HHH would need to be represented by a proxy). The glass shattering and Austin walking out when HHH announces his representative would be completely awesome tbh, ngl. But yeah the match would be...unideal. A more likely, and ultimately much better option, would be Orton imo. Bloke has a history with HHH, and Rock vs Orton has never been done. So I would be ok with that.

 

[sledger]

Anyway, whatever happens, Rock is clearly getting involved in the Roman/Cody match somehow. Probably to turn on Roman somehow and turn Roman face I would guess. Which would then set up a long-term battle to be Tribal Chief storyline.

 

[kyear2]

Some people are now seriously talking about it being Rock Vs Austin (acting as a proxy for HHH).

I can't deny that the thought of this makes me a little excited. But in reality this is an absolutely terrible idea.

Horrible..... Like please don't even give them any ideas, lol

 

[kyear2]

Rock will definitely wrestle again in some capacity imo.

The most obvious way forward would have been him and Reigns vs Cody and Seth, but I doubt they would do this at WM as it would either require Roman (and probably Seth) doing double duty, which I doubt they would want, or doing the match in Aus, which won't be possible as Seth won't be fit to go (and may not be compatible with Rock's schedule either).

Triple threat match would be another option, but this would be lame imo, and not really work narratively now that Rock appears to have turned heel/sided with Roman.

Looks like the obvious way forward now is a Rock/HHH power struggle storyline, culminating in a match at WM (though obviously HHH would need to be represented by a proxy). The glass shattering and Austin walking out when HHH announces his representative would be completely awesome tbh, ngl. But yeah the match would be...unideal. A more likely, and ultimately much better option, would be Orton imo. Bloke has a history with HHH, and Rock vs Orton has never been done. So I would be ok with that.

Heard the tag match is almost a lock for night 1 of WrestleMania, but meh..... Don't see how that benefits anything other than Dwayne's ego. He's not anywhere near decent shape at this point.

Would be better to have the tag match in Australia, but again, Rock isn't in shape. Plus Rhea should be the main event down under.

 

[sledger]

Heard the tag match is almost a lock for night 1 of WrestleMania, but meh..... Don't see how that benefits anything other than Dwayne's ego. He's not anywhere near decent shape at this point.

Would be better to have the tag match in Australia, but again, Rock isn't in shape. Plus Rhea should be the main event down under.

I hope it's not tbh. Just doesn't make any sense. Like why would Seth want to be involved in such a match at all? Plus you have to beat someone/one team ahead of (presumably) another match on Night 2 that actually matters, which would be dumb.

 

[honestbharani]

I honestly wont mind a Rock V Austin brawl but I also would love to see some random surprise appearance like a Goldust to take out The Rock without having an actual wrestlling match.

 

[kyear2]

I honestly wont mind a Rock V Austin brawl but I also would love to see some random surprise appearance like a Goldust to take out The Rock without having an actual wrestlling match.

What kind of shape is Austin even in?

 

[kyear2]

I hope it's not tbh. Just doesn't make any sense. Like why would Seth want to be involved in such a match at all? Plus you have to beat someone/one team ahead of (presumably) another match on Night 2 that actually matters, which would be dumb.

It's in his contract for a Mania match, he's going to get a marque matchup. This is the only one available

 

[honestbharani]

Rock Vs Goldust is a marquee match up tbf.

 

[sledger]

It's in his contract for a Mania match, he's going to get a marque matchup. This is the only one available

It's really not though is it?

 

[kyear2]

It's really not though is it?

Saw that on a few vids from whatcultire wrestling.

And they are pushing the Rock since he came in the board. And reminder the first promo about sitting at the head of the table

 

[kyear2]

 

[Athlai]

I hope it's not tbh. Just doesn't make any sense. Like why would Seth want to be involved in such a match at all? Plus you have to beat someone/one team ahead of (presumably) another match on Night 2 that actually matters, which would be dumb.

Both results will work towards stories tbf

Bloodline win Night 1 (by cheating) - big outrage and people will be even more behind Cody Night 2, particularly when the shenanigans occur

Bloodline lose Night 1 (by dissension between Rock and Roman) - next years Mania main event, possibly even night 2 implications with Rock stopping Solo from cheating on Roman's behalf etc.


And while it sucks for Rollins. Is Rollins vs McIntyre a bigger match than that tag? Punk was

 

[sledger]

Yeah if they go with it I think the Bloodline lose scenario you've set out above if what will happen. In fact I think we'll get more or less that outcome regardless tbh.

 

[GotSpin]

What kind of shape is Austin even in?

Looks like he’s having a great time cruising around the broken skull ranch

 

[Niall]

Peak Hollywood Rock is one of the all time great heels and while last nights promo was not quite iconic, nonetheless so much to like about it.

No idea how this will play out, but safe to say its going to do insane business at least!