THE WRESTLING THREAD: HHH KEEPS DOING HHH THINGS.....

[Upgrade Dave]

She won a Diva's battle Royal at the last PPV and got a title shot against Eve later that night.

I think he meant Broadus. But one night doesn't equal a push if there's no follow up.

Well not like a main event push or anything like that. Just like a comedic gimmicky push like Santino and Ryder. I'd say he's doing better with this gimmick than if they tried to go with the monster gimmick they originally had planned for him.

I think we were all on that page at first but gave it a chance as people were liking it. But now he's a giant comedy jobber, a total waste.
A repackaging is coming up soon.

They need to bring it back. They need to also push these new wrestlers as individual talents...not as gangs.

No they don't. Can you imagine the crew that writes this show trying to do their version of "Attitude" (which is the most overrated period of wrestling ever)?


So Alberto's not a face? So what was the 3MB shit about? I know it's the slow period with the holidays and before Rumble but they're just throwing at the wall more than usual and it's a mess. 3MB might get over but they have to stop getting beat.
With Kane and Bryan beating Rhodes Scholar in tags and singles and being PTP like rugs, I guess it will be 3MB who'll win the tag titles from them unless they decide to use The Shield as a tag team.

 

[Upgrade Dave]

Alicia and Aksana(?) are going to have words

Aksana has been nice lately and that slam was nice and stiff. Looking at that talent, they actually have some good talent and Rosa could work as a jobber because she's still horrible.


The ADR-Cena match was goofy and I ff'ed through it but Del Rio's facial expressions were hilarious.

 

[Upgrade Dave]

I'm enjoying Michelle McCool more retired than when she was wrestling
More on why Diva's matches tend to suck

Working with Melina: "So, I never actually had a problem with Melina and we worked a lot together. When she came to SmackDown, we worked a program together. We had a match at the Pay-Per-View, Night of Champions. There, we put a mark on things -- we totally got in trouble!"
Punished For Being Good: "We got in trouble for our match at Night of Champions. We got in trouble for our match being quote-on-quote "too good... for girls." So, I don't care how much I get in trouble if that's what I'm getting in trouble for. It started where I dropped kicked her on her slipt-entrance to the mat -- crazy, crazy bump -- which she was always game for. The crazier, the better! We always worked well with each other, always wanted to come up with something different; some new way to come out of her moves, get into one of my moves, something you don't always see the girls do."
Pushing the Envelope: "It was that day [Night of Champions] I was like: "could you not tell anybody, but do you think we could do a DDT on the barricade?" And she was like: "Ohhhh! Yeah!!!" -- Not even thinking twice about it. We kind of hid it all day, even though we did ask our agent for approval, I think it was Fit -- which is no secret that he was always fighting for the girls. We just made sure that we can stand up and get our balance, but we never actually did the bump. She was the one who was going to take the huge bump, and there was no doubt, no hesitation, that she would make it look ridiculous -- and it did! [During the match] She finally takes the bump, it looks sick, pops off -- up to that point, that was the best match I've ever had. We had the pay-per-view, we had time, I was really proud of that match."

Big Time Trouble: "The next day, one of the agents came up to us and was like: "I can't believe y'all did that! You have no idea! We were all backstage, scared to death!" We were like: "...What? We know how to safely bump. We wouldn't do anything that would put either one of us at risk. We're totally fine! If the men can do it, why can't we do it?" He said: "It looked too good! You can't go out there throwing punches like that, or taking bumps like that -- that looks better than some of the guys! You can't do that!" Finally, I remember Chris Jericho, who was by the ring, hears all of this going on. He said: "Look, if the guys can't follow what the girls are doing, then the guys need to step it up! I thought it was awesome. They did great. And it's not their problem that it looked that great!" I was like... "Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you!" Because out of respect, we can't say anything, and here comes one of the boys -- Jericho, of all people, sticking up for us!"

 

[dtownsfinest]

Aksana has been nice lately and that slam was nice and stiff. Looking at that talent, they actually have some good talent and Rosa could work as a jobber because she's still horrible.


The ADR-Cena match was goofy and I ff'ed through it but Del Rio's facial expressions were hilarious.

Yea ADR was killing me lol.

I guess that Raw was all about the kids because it was more PG Friendly then any show they've had. Hopefully that was mainly for Christmas.

So they've been pushing ADR as a low key face but come out and have him hit Santa? Was to to put a hault to that push? And even then he didn't even react like ADR heel would usually react. He was saying it was a accident. I do think it did do some good for ADR's personality. He can come off kind of cold and boring. Showed some of his charisma.

And was that Mick Foley as Santa?

 

[Upgrade Dave]

Yea ADR was killing me lol.

I guess that Raw was all about the kids because it was more PG Friendly then any show they've had. Hopefully that was mainly for Christmas.

So they've been pushing ADR as a low key face but come out and have him hit Santa? Was to to put a hault to that push? And even then he didn't even react like ADR heel would usually react. He was saying it was a accident. I do think it did do some good for ADR's personality. He can come off kind of cold and boring. Showed some of his charisma.

And was that Mick Foley as Santa?

If it wasn't, Mick needs to call his lawyer.

I thought it was a good look for Alberto too, even if it was a comedy match. A good comedy match/angle can actually help a great heel.

 

[Upgrade Dave]

http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/style-points/201212/lebron-james-ric-flair-and-origins-swag

If he could just get his money and his life together, he could really be enjoying his post in ring wrestling life.

 

[dirtyd]

No they don't. Can you imagine the crew that writes this show trying to do their version of "Attitude" (which is the most overrated period of wrestling ever)?

Look if you didn't like it that's fine, but don't ever call an era where everyone from the main event stars to the curtain jerkers had a storyline that people actually cared about overrated. The golden era was the best imo but the AE was great with some admittedly cringe worthy moments(Mae Young's hand)

 

[Kadraven]

(Mae Young's hand) [/SIZE][/SIZE][/SIZE][/SIZE][/SIZE][/B][/SIZE]

Comic book guy voice "Worst storyline conclusion ever"

 

[Rollie_Fingaz]

John Cena working out at his gym with some developmental wrestlers. (a few of them you'll recognize)

 

[The Pope]

John Cena working out at his gym with some developmental wrestlers. (a few of them you'll recognize)

I'm not a fan of Cena the wrestler, but I like his work ethic

 

[dirtyd]

I'm not a fan of Cena the wrestler, but I like his work ethic

I still don't think he knows how to be a "wrestler" though. Guys like HHH, Punk, Rock, SCSA, Flair, HBK & Jericho studied every angle of the business from matches promos ring psyhcology etc, Cena can work a match but he lacks in those other areas imo. Look at his feud with Rock he went out of his way to destroy what should've been a great feud, but he let something get to him and he fucked up big time. Then you see when he feuded with Punk and Punk took the lead how it all came together in a what i think was an outstanding feud.

 

[Rollie_Fingaz]

Vince McMahon training:

 

[ViCiouS]

I still don't think he knows how to be a "wrestler" though. Guys like HHH, Punk, Rock, SCSA, Flair, HBK & Jericho studied every angle of the business from matches promos ring psyhcology etc, Cena can work a match but he lacks in those other areas imo. Look at his feud with Rock he went out of his way to destroy what should've been a great feud, but he let something get to him and he fucked up big time. Then you see when he feuded with Punk and Punk took the lead how it all came together in a what i think was an outstanding feud.

this^^
Cena is a great guy, but when it comes to wrestling - he never got the psychology behind it all - the promo, the hype, or what makes a match great... aside from the feuds he had to take lead on, I always look back on a hardcore match he did years ago vs Sabu as the perefect snap shot of Cena the wrestler. I swear Cena was one hard bump away from a great match. For contrast compare that match to Sabu vs. Ray Mysterio... granted Rey is in a different galaxy than John in mat skills, speed, talent, etc... and the Rey Sabu ending was bs by ECW standards... Cena and Rey are both faces that were way over, that Sabu was to now put over with hardcore cred in the eyes of the general WWE fan...




I swear if Cena had taken that last bump from Sabu, gone through the table, it wouldn't have mattered if Cena lost, or if he won as super Cena (missed spot and all)...

 

[The Pope]

spoiler for tonite's Raw

*Spoilers* WWE Raw Taping Results For 12/31






12/29/2012 News, Results


The following WWE RAW spoilers from Saturday’s tapings in Washington, DC:

Dark Match:
Alex Riley defeated a local jobber

RAW
RAW begins with The Miz hosting MizTV and announcing that Vickie Guerrero has made tonight a Champions Challenge night. All WWE Championships will be on the line tonight but the champions get to choose their challengers. The Miz brought out John Cena and after a brief back and forth, The Rhodes Scholars come out. A match between The Miz and John Cena vs The Rhodes Scholars is made.

The Miz and John Cena vs Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes
The Miz and John Cena defeated The Rhodes Scholars in a good back and forth tag team match. Cena got the pin after giving an AA to Sandow.

Antonio Cesaro comes out and cuts his usual Anti-American promo and decides that he wants to face WWE Hall of Famer, Sgt. Slaughter.

WWE United States Championship Match
Antonio Cesaro vs Sgt. Slaughter
Antonio Cesaro gets a quick win after hitting the Neutralizer. After the match is over, Cesaro hits a second Neutralizer on Slaughter.

A segment featuring AJ Lee and Dolph Ziggler giving a New Years Eve toast is announced and John Cena has been invited by the happy couple to join in the fun.

Ryback is scheduled to face The Shield in a 3 on 1 Handicap Match later
tonight.
After a backstage segment between them, Kane and Daniel Bryan decided to defend the WWE Tag Team Championships against first time challengers, 3MB. Drew McIntyre and Heath Slater will wrestle while Jinder Mahal will be at ringside for the match.

WWE Tag Team Championship Match
Team Hell No vs 3MB
Kane and Daniel Bryan get the win and retain their championships. After the match, the two of them mock 3MB’s air guitar routine.

CM Punk, Paul Heyman, and a “Doctor” come out to confirm that he is truly injured and cannot defend his WWE Championship tonight. CM Punk’s doctor says that he cannot clear CM Punk for his match with Ryback on January 7th. Vince McMahon comes out and overrides the doctor, ordering that CM Punk face Ryback next week in a TLC Match for the WWE Championship.

Sheamus vs Dolph Ziggler w/ AJ Lee and Big E. Langston
After a 15 minute match, The Shield comes out and end up attacking Sheamus. They stand over a fallen Sheamus and leave through the crowd.

Backstage, Brad Maddox asks Paul Heyman for a job but he is ordered to leave.

Also backstage, there is a segment with Kofi Kingston and Wade Barrett. This set up a title match between the two later tonight.

Eve comes out and challenges Mae Young to a match. Mae is thankfully not at the arena and Eve wants the referee to call the match a forfeit in her favor. Kaitlyn comes out and begins to beat down Eve until she is able to make her escape and run to the back.

The Big Show comes out and quite unexpectedly wishes to defend the World Title against Ricardo Rodriguez. Alberto del Rio is in a suit at ringside and does the announcing for Ricardo, who comes out in his car.

World Heavyweight Championship Match
The Big Show vs Ricardo Rodriguez
Alberto del Rio attacked The Big Show before Ricardo could get destroyed by The Big Show causing a DQ.

Intercontinental Championship Match
Kofi Kingston vs Wade Barrett
Wade Barrett defeats Kofi Kingston to become the Intercontinental Champion after good match. Barrett is interviewed in the ring after the match and tells the WWE Locker Room to watch out for him in 2013.

Ryback vs The Shield never happens as The Shield attacked Ryback on the stage. Sheamus comes out to make the save but is overpowered. Randy Orton returns to a huge pop and makes the save, chasing off The Shield. Ryback, Sheamus, and Randy Orton stand tall in the ring as The Shield makes a hasty retreat into the crowd.

Dolph Ziggler and AJ Lee come out for their New Years Eve toast. Ziggler is in a tuxedo and AJ is in a dress. Langston is in regular wrestling gear. They toast the New Year and Ziggler shows clips of Cena’s bad year like Brock Lesnar F-5ing him and him getting knocked out by Big Show. Dolph un-invites Cena and tells Langston to guard the ring.AJ and Ziggler kiss but Cena comes out and interrupts. Cena admits he had a bad year but points out AJ’s many relationships. Cena shows a pic of AJ’s many “illegitimate children” on the big screen and it’s a bunch of babies with various Superstars and Legends heads photoshopped onto them.

Cena announces he will be in the 30-man Royal Rumble match. Cena promises to win the WWE Title in 2013. Cena toasts AJ and Dolph and then a bunch of fake human waste falls from the rafters and splashes all over the ring, AJ and Ziggler. They throw a fit in the ring as Cena’s music hits and RAW ends.


Read more: http://www.pwmania.com/spoilers-wwe-raw-taping-results-december-31-2012#ixzz2GfhJvJbY

 

[Upgrade Dave]

I still don't think he knows how to be a "wrestler" though. Guys like HHH, Punk, Rock, SCSA, Flair, HBK & Jericho studied every angle of the business from matches promos ring psyhcology etc, Cena can work a match but he lacks in those other areas imo. Look at his feud with Rock he went out of his way to destroy what should've been a great feud, but he let something get to him and he fucked up big time. Then you see when he feuded with Punk and Punk took the lead how it all came together in a what i think was an outstanding feud.

You know I'm not a Cena fan but I disagree. I think he gets all of that and gives Vince what he wants. You can't do all the stuff he does and not just love the business but be a student of it. He just seemed to come around at the wrong time. John Cena, booked just like he is now, would be competing with Hogan for the top spot in the 80s but coming after the Attitude Era, he just looks out of place and he's way too much of a "good soldier" to say to Vince "Hey, you're fucking me up." But then most of the guys are when they're on top.


So I see they're trying to set up Orton/Sheamus for Mania (based on credible rumors and spoilers), so where does that leave Dolph?

 

[The Pope]

So I see they're trying to set up Orton/Sheamus for Mania (based on credible rumors and spoilers), so where does that leave Dolph?

very good question... only names that come to mind quickly are Kofi and The Miz

 

[Rollie_Fingaz]

AJ is wearing the HELL outta that dress.

 

[The Pope]

AJ is wearing the HELL outta that dress.

indeed she is

 

[ScottyPiffen745]

AJ got damn it. I ain't never wanted to eat some pussy so bad.

 

[St_clair_OG]

hell yea AJ got ni99as salivating at da mouth

 

[The Pope]

damn, all of a sudden I wish they would have AJ in a bra and panties match against Eve

 

[dirtyd]

You know I'm not a Cena fan but I disagree. I think he gets all of that and gives Vince what he wants. You can't do all the stuff he does and not just love the business but be a student of it. He just seemed to come around at the wrong time. John Cena, booked just like he is now, would be competing with Hogan for the top spot in the 80s but coming after the Attitude Era, he just looks out of place and he's way too much of a "good soldier" to say to Vince "Hey, you're fucking me up." But then most of the guys are when they're on top.

You can be a yes man and still have good wrestling psychology. Cena got his ass kicked by Lesnar at ER then right after got on the mic to deliver a "farewell speech", you just took an ass whooping and that is not the time to address the fans. The Rock feud was blown to shit because he got a case of the grins during the promo build ups, and he never did Miz any favors during their feud.


Triple H is a student of the game and it shows in his matches/promos, he knows how to sell a story just like Punk Jericho Taker HBK & Rock. Cena knows how to look out for Cena and has no idea what it means to advance a story, name one feud where Cena was the lead dog and it was successful.

 

[The Technician]

I've been a wrestling fan since childhood, but nowhere near the extent to most of you posting in this thread, so bear with me on these questions.

What's up with Kofi Kingston? Is he just the guy to get others over? Just wondering since everyone kept their title on Raw last night. It seems like when he has the title, he loses its relatively quickly when compared to others?

Did John Cena get personal when jabbing at Dolph Ziggler's apparent behind the scenes employment history with the WWE?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

 

[dirtyd]

I've been a wrestling fan since childhood, but nowhere near the extent to most of you posting in this thread, so bear with me on these questions.

What's up with Kofi Kingston? Is he just the guy to get others over? Just wondering since everyone kept their title on Raw last night. It seems like when he has the title, he loses its relatively quickly when compared to others?

Did John Cena get personal when jabbing at Dolph Ziggler's apparent behind the scenes employment history with the WWE?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

That's all Kofi is used for now since the infamous "Orton Match", basically Kofi messed up a spot that wasn't noticeable until Orton called attention to it. Since then he's been used as a stepping stone for other wrestlers, many of whom have there pushes halted soon after.

 

[Upgrade Dave]

You can be a yes man and still have good wrestling psychology. Cena got his ass kicked by Lesnar at ER then right after got on the mic to deliver a "farewell speech", you just took an ass whooping and that is not the time to address the fans. The Rock feud was blown to shit because he got a case of the grins during the promo build ups, and he never did Miz any favors during their feud.

What do you mean "he never did Miz any favors"? He did the job at Mania. That feud, like the one he's having with Ziggler now, was just typical bad booking. WWE management does not believe in booking strong heels unless they're giants (Show, Mark Henry, Khali)and they really hate to book them strong with Cena. It's assbackwards but that's how it is.
The fact that he did that speech on air means it was planned by management, not a spontaneous moment where he went into business for himself.
Just like Austin, Rock and Hogan, he's not going to complain as long as he's the guy going over and making seven figures a year.

Triple H is a student of the game and it shows in his matches/promos, he knows how to sell a story just like Punk Jericho Taker HBK & Rock. Cena knows how to look out for Cena and has no idea what it means to advance a story, name one feud where Cena was the lead dog and it was successful.

You have to know you're off kilter a bit when you say Cena looks out for himself and compare him unfavorably to HHH, one of the greatest politicians ever and HBK who nearly killed the company in the mid 90s with his bullshit.
I like Taker but the guy has helped only helped himself and his friends (Kane, Brian Adams). He didn't learn, or have to learn, any psychology until he got older and the "zombie" gimmick was played out.
Punk and Jericho are two of the best ever and unlike everyone else, Cena included, were never politically strong wrestlers so they had to do everything right all the time.
Seeing as the ppvs, house shows and Raws with him in the main event do better than the ones without, I would say all of his feuds have been successful, even if they weren't very good.
We all know his limitations but if he wasn't doing exactly what they wanted, he wouldn't do it so the blame goes on Vince since Vince has never had a problem telling guys what he wants and gets in their ass for not giving it to him.

I've been a wrestling fan since childhood, but nowhere near the extent to most of you posting in this thread, so bear with me on these questions.

What's up with Kofi Kingston? Is he just the guy to get others over? Just wondering since everyone kept their title on Raw last night. It seems like when he has the title, he loses its relatively quickly when compared to others?

They see him as a mid card guy and that's it. He's Tito Santana 2012. I don't think he's a main event guy but I think he's earned a shot to show what he can do at that level and with a heel CM Punk as WWE champion, this would have been the perfect time.
I actually think Wade Barrett is a World/WWE title level guy and giving him the IC title again wastes his time and kills Kofi for no reason. There's always the chance that Kofi wins it back but I doubt it.

Did John Cena get personal when jabbing at Dolph Ziggler's apparent behind the scenes employment history with the WWE?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Nah, that's business.

 

[dtownsfinest]

I've been a wrestling fan since childhood, but nowhere near the extent to most of you posting in this thread, so bear with me on these questions.

What's up with Kofi Kingston? Is he just the guy to get others over? Just wondering since everyone kept their title on Raw last night. It seems like when he has the title, he loses its relatively quickly when compared to others?

Did John Cena get personal when jabbing at Dolph Ziggler's apparent behind the scenes employment history with the WWE?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Yea it seemed like they were giving Kofi a push actually. He's been beating Wade Barrett's ass for months now. I was shocked to see him be the only one to lose. I guess that's all they want him for is a midcard guy. Its a shame. I thing some fans are becoming restless with him because of his midcard status. I think giving him a push as a main eventer would benefit the WWE and Kofi but shit they doing whatever they want with him.

 

[ScottyPiffen745]

Did John Cena get personal when jabbing at Dolph Ziggler's apparent behind the scenes employment history with the WWE?

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Nah, ever since they let CM Punk have that one rant where he talked about behind the scenes shit, they've started throwing shit like that into the promos for edge.

Just like when Kane and DB were doing the therapy skits and Kane was talking about all his past storylines and shit and mentioned that Katie Vick shit.

They used to just assumed people would forget about shit.

 

[Upgrade Dave]

We knew this was coming
RIC FLAIR RETURNING TO THE RING, FULL DETAILS
by Mike Johnson @ 1:20 AM on 1/3/2013

Ric Flair will be returning to the ring for the first time since departing TNA on 1/26, working for All Japan Pro Wrestling in Ota, Japan.
In what has to be seen as a dream match, Flair will team with Keiji Mutoh (aka the Great Muta) against former foe Tatsumi Fujinami (who feuded with Flair in 1991 for the NWA/WCW World title) and Seiya Sanada.

It will be the first time that Flair and Mutoh, who feuded way back in 1989 in the NWA have ever teamed and the first time Flair and Fujinami will square off since the very first WCW Superbrawl PPV in May 1991.

I have no problem with Flair taking a match but New Japan made him a six figure offer right after Mania with Masa Chono and he turned it down and I doubt Mutoh is matching that deal.

How did I miss this? Dated 12-22

Legendary Wrestler Rip Hawk Passes Away

Legendary wrestler Harvey Maurice Evers, a.k.a. Rip Hawk, passed away today at the age of 82. Hawk was a legendary heel in the business, and won several tag team championships with partner Swede Hanson as The Blonde Bombers. After Hanson suffered a heart attack in the early 70s, Hawk embarked on a singles career and won the NWA Eastern States Heavyweight Championship on several occasions.

Hawk later teamed with Ric Flair in the early 1970s, and the two won the NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship. The team would eventually disband and Hawk and Flair would go on to face each other in singles matches.

Several members in the business took to their Twitters to remember Hawk, here are some of their messages:

Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ): "RIP to pro wrestling villain Rip Hawk. One if the all time greats before cable. Instrumental in launching Ric Flair's career in Carolina's."

Howard Finkel (@howardfinkel): "RIP Rip Hawk. I remember seeing him and Swede Hanson as a tag team in the Mid-Atlantic area in the early 70's.. A rugged combo they were..."

Shane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom): "RIP Rip Hawk. I always liked that name."

Mike Mooneyham ?(@ByMikeMooneyham): "Very sad news to report. Legendary wrestler Rip Hawk has passed away at the age of 82. One of my best friends in the biz. A wonderful guy."

Old fans of Mid Atlantic still swear by "The Profile".

 

[chrislee]

Major Backstage Update On Lesnar’s WWE Future

By Ryan Clark on January 3, 2013

Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

At this time, it appears as if a Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H rematch will take place at WrestleMania 29. Lesnar is expected to return to WWE TV sometime in February and will then make regular appearances to build to the WrestleMania 29 match.

Lesnar’s current deal will end right after WrestleMania. The feeling is that WWE will offer him another deal, as they were happy with the pay-per-view numbers as well as Lesnar’s performances against John Cena at Extreme Rules and Triple H at SummerSlam.

If Lesnar doesn’t sign a new contract, WWE will be faced with a the annual “WrestleMania hangover” dilemma of their special attraction talents (Lesnar, The Rock, The Undertaker, Triple H) all leaving once again. None of these guys will be working a full-time schedule following WrestleMania 29.

Let me guess, it's gonna be a HITC match.


Backstage Concern Over The Rock & Royal Rumble

By Ryan Clark on January 2, 2013

At this time, there is reportedly growing concern within WWE as to whether or not CM Punk vs. The Rock at The Royal Rumble is a wise move. The Rumble is a pay-per-view that tends to sell itself and has traditionally always been one of the most purchased PPVs throughout the years. The concern is over whether or not having The Rock in a high profile match at the Rumble is the best use of WWE’s time and focus.

There are some WWE officials who feel that with The Rock appearing at the pay-per-view, the attention paid to the Royal Rumble match will be less than what it should be from both an advertising and creative standpoint.

Currently there is no set plan or path on exactly what is going to happen regarding The Rock at the Royal Rumble and the road to WrestleMania. A few months ago, people would have stated that it was a sure thing The Rock wins the title at Rumble. But now there is less certainty as WWE is said to have not made final decisions on any of the high profile names, feuds and matches for WrestleMania 29. They will be working heavily on this over the next several weeks.

 

[Rollie_Fingaz]

Let me guess, it's gonna be a HITC match.

It should be 2 out of 3 falls:

First fall: Standard match.
Second fall: Submissions match (or MMA match).
Third fall: Hell in a Cell.

Brock wins the first fall (while injuring HHH in the process) Second fall he beats the shit out of HHH only to get caught with a surprise submission move. Third fall whatever happens happens. (but there needs to be blood.)

They could even do the "HHH training montages" that they like to do.

 

[dirtyd]

Backstage Concern Over The Rock & Royal Rumble

They must've forgotten that the Rumble has been entertaining since 01, outside the occasional surprise return it's been complete shit. The Royal Rumble ppv sells itself but the ppv hasn't been great for quite a while.

 

[chrislee]

Been very impressed with Cesaro in the ring.

 

[c_commander]

Been very impressed with Cesaro in the ring.

Pound for pound he is one of the strongest guys in the WWE.

He's done this move to Hernandez from TNA before.

 

[Upgrade Dave]

At this time, it appears as if a Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H rematch will take place at WrestleMania 29. Lesnar is expected to return to WWE TV sometime in February and will then make regular appearances to build to the WrestleMania 29 match

.

I hate this but with Taker specifically asking for Punk (I know I'm in the minority but Taker should do the job) and Rock most likely going against Cena for the Once in a Lifetime rematch, this was the only other option.

On the brighter side of wrestling news, TNA will be bringing back some old X-Division guys including one who's retiring

TNA Wrestling: X-Travaganza” will feature an Ultimate X Match, an X-Scape Cage Match, and the return of former X Division stars including Petey Williams, Amazing Red, Matt Bentley and Jimmy Rave. Jerry Lynn will also be making a return as part of his farewell tour before his retirement later this year and will be facing long time rival Rob Van Dam.

Mix them in with Kenny King, Zema Ion, Sonjay Dutt, and Dakota Darsow and they will have some nice matches.
Oh and bring back Doug Williams from OVW.

 

[Rollie_Fingaz]

.

I hate this but with Taker specifically asking for Punk (I know I'm in the minority but Taker should do the job) and Rock most likely going against Cena for the Once in a Lifetime rematch, this was the only other option.

On the brighter side of wrestling news, TNA will be bringing back some old X-Division guys including one who's retiring



Mix them in with Kenny King, Zema Ion, Sonjay Dutt, and Dakota Darsow and they will have some nice matches.
Oh and bring back Doug Williams from OVW.

This is why Xplosion NEEDS to be on US television. It could be a dedicated X Division show.