If Not Roman Reigns, Then Who?

[Loss]

You kinda wish they could pay Goldberg a lot of money to do a high-profile job to Reigns if they are hell bent on that direction. Maybe a few UFC guys would take dives too.

[Fantastic]

You kinda wish they could pay Goldberg a lot of money to do a high-profile job to Reigns.

 

This could really work actually.

[Sidebottom]

 

You kinda wish they could pay Goldberg a lot of money to do a high-profile job to Reigns.

 

This could really work actually.

 

 

I don't think so, at all. I have no idea what sort of reaction Bill would get at this point, having not really been seen in a decade. But I'd bet he'd be over enough to have enough vocal boos directed at Roman upon a win*

 

*A win which would never happen. Goldberg would never come back for a loss, and nor should he.

[Mad Dog]

True, no one gives a shit about Orton but that also means you can just let Lesnar absolutely destroy him.

 

Bully Ray is available soon and you could feed him to Reigns. He's not a huge name but he would make Reigns look good.

[DMJ]

I'm surprised people are "poo-pooing" the idea of Lesnar/Orton so fast. To me, he's not a bad choice. He has the Legend Killer gimmick and him somehow winning would probably propel him to a position as the number one face - a spot he might need to fill *momentarily* this fall with Bryan out, Ambrose still hovering in the upper midcard, and Cena, well, I'm not sure how you come back from that in September. Cena should probably stay off TV till November, in my opinion.

 

But Orton wouldn't win and we all know that - and that's okay too because a loss to Lesnar will do more for Orton's future than a victory over just about anybody on the roster, especially if it is a quality match (which I'd admit would be a toss-up, but motivated, Orton has delivered in the past). I don't see Orton minding the loss either as it could be used to give him a much needed and well-deserved vacation (and a vacation FROM him for his growing number of detractors). When Orton sits outs, you bring back Cena and, the whole time, you've still got Reigns and Ambrose rounding out the card.

 

Now, personally, I like the sound of Jericho/Lesnar (more than Orton/Lesnar even) for similar reasons - even after losing to Bray on Sunday, Jericho would probably leave after a loss to Lesnar MORE over than he would by beating anyone else on the roster. Plus, there's no shame in exiting after a Night of Champions loss to the Beast Incarnate (he's already announced that this is his last show with the company for now).

 

I don't love the idea of a Cena rematch just because its too soon. I'm not opposed to it at WrestleMania if the rest of the card is good, either, but 4 weeks after SummerSlam? Too soon and it wouldn't allow for a big build to their "rubber match."

 

As for who should actually dethrone Lesnar?

 

Like most fans here, my dream is for Daniel Bryan to come back and do it at WrestleMania. Honestly, a part of me feels like a sadist for that feeling, though, considering the severity of Bryan's injury. Barring that, Ambrose is my favorite face right now, so, I'll say him...but I don't see it happening. Pipe dreams both.

 

If their back is against the wall, I wouldn't mind The Rock or Batista doing it. I think those are marquee matches and believable contenders. But I don't see The Rock doing it. As for Batista, well, I could see him never wrestling again; he can string together a career in Hollywood now doing Guardian sequels, straight-to-DVD movies, SyFy originals, and walk-ons as "Tough #2" in major motion pictures for the foreseeable future. If he does return, I see him working like the Rock, only against the safest of workers that he trusts. I'm not sure if Brock falls in that category.

 

Reigns is probably the guy I'd like to see do it LEAST on the current roster, but there is time for him to improve his skills and emerge as someone worthy to be at the top of the card. Right now, he's not.

 

Cesaro, Ryback, Titus, Sheamus, Swagger, and Ziggler all strike me as guys that Lesnar could or should destroy on a random episode of RAW...but are they Network Special Worthy? I think they fall pretty far under the regulars listed above in terms of appeal and credibility. I know people don't *care* about Randy Orton or Jericho here, but their resumes are impressive and they're still more well known than the guys listed above. They're always a promo and video package away from being "big deals." Are they at their career peaks? Are they the most physically impressive? Of course not, but they have name value to many fans. Personally, I think Ryback/Lesnar and Sheamus/Lesnar would be awesome...but I can see, from a company perspective, why those ideas are probably not being seriously considered when they run down the list of possibilities.

 

In summation, put me in the "Anybody but Taker" camp.

[(BP)]

Since it's an option on WWE's Who Can Beat Brock Lesnar poll, I'm going with "No one can stop the beast incarnate."

[Mr. Lacelle]

You guys are crazy to want to see Jericho, he's at RVD levels of suck at this point.

[peachchaos]

I think Brock beats Cena in screwjob fashion with Heyman's interference, setting up their final match in the Cell. Timeless reason for a cage.

 

Then I think they'd be crazy not to run Lesnar/Batista at Survivor Series if that is an option. If not, then Orton seems likely.

 

Best bet for Mania is The Rock. Lesnar wins, setting up a feud where he eventually drops the title to Reigns.

 

It's crazy how different things looked when Bryan was around. Never thought I'd be writing a post about how another Rock match at Mania is the best choice.

[WingedEagle]

Jericho can cut it on the mic. He can also be passable in the ring at this point. I've also always been a fan. But he looks beyond old. I don't mean older than Jericho used to look, but "if I'm on the bus and that guy gets on I'm offering him my seat' old. He should stick to podcasts.

[Steenalized]

I don't get the idea of anything other than Brock beating Cena cleanly and decisively again. It can last a little longer, sure. Cena tries more cat and mouse tactics instead of standing up to Brock. But Brock needing interference to win makes no sense after demolishing Cena.