Fantastic Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Announced Card - The New Day (Big E, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) vs. Cesaro, Tyson Kidd and Adam Rose - The New Age Outlaws (Road Dogg and Billy Gunn) vs. The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) - Paige and Natalya vs. The Bella Twins (Brie Bella and Nikki Bella) - The Usos (Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso) © vs. The Miz and Damien Mizdow (WWE Tag Team Titles) - Brock Lesnar © vs. John Cena vs. Seth Rollins (WWE World Heavyweight Title) - 30-man Royal Rumble match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantastic Posted January 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 So, let the rumors commence! The Rock is in South Philadelphia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 What an undercard… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goc Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 I can't believe they couldn't come up with a better undercard than that. There's only one singles match, it's not like it would have killed them to have an IC title match or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steenalized Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 That second match makes me shudder, but the rest is... well not great, but I don't hate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpchicago23 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Welp at least there's the rumble match itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Waco Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Weird show in that none or the matches interest me much at all, but the possibilities and uncertainty around Mania card has me interestsed in this show as a whole. I like EC as a gimmick match, but putting an end to that Ppv has enhanced the Rumbles importance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantastic Posted January 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Dave is saying the following in the latest WON Radio that: If The Rock is in the Rumble itself, then he's winning it, or will be taken out of the match by the intended Mania opponent. They aren't doing Rusev vs Rock at Wrestlemania. That makes sense. They aren't going to pay Rock's mindblowing fee for a match against Rusev. No, it's probably going to be Brock (which means Brock will probably lose the title tonight), if indeed Rock has returned for a match against Mania. I can't see them doing Brock vs. Rock with the title on the line. So where does that leave everybody else? Does Bryan win the Rumble and Rollins wins the title for that match? Or do they just pass over Bryan again, have Reigns win the Rumble and take on Rollins for the title? Or does Cena win the title and face Reigns at Mania? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Don't give a shit about Rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantastic Posted January 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Don't give a shit about Rock. Me neither at this stage, but you had to admit, his presence at Mania would definitely enhance the current bleak lineup of names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chief Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Don't give a shit about Rock. Me neither at this stage, but you had to admit, his presence at Mania would definitely enhance the current bleak lineup of names. I admit it enhances nothing for me. I have no interest in seeing him wrestle anyone on the roster. Or anyone not on the roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpchicago23 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 I could see them pair Rock up with Reigns if he turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthedoctor Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Dave is saying the following in the latest WON Radio that: If The Rock is in the Rumble itself, then he's winning it, or will be taken out of the match by the intended Mania opponent. They aren't doing Rusev vs Rock at Wrestlemania. That makes sense. They aren't going to pay Rock's mindblowing fee for a match against Rusev. No, it's probably going to be Brock (which means Brock will probably lose the title tonight), if indeed Rock has returned for a match against Mania. I can't see them doing Brock vs. Rock with the title on the line. So where does that leave everybody else? Does Bryan win the Rumble and Rollins wins the title for that match? Or do they just pass over Bryan again, have Reigns win the Rumble and take on Rollins for the title? Or does Cena win the title and face Reigns at Mania? Where did this suddenly come from its the first Ive heard about Rock and WWE in 2015. I guess Outlaws will be jobbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steenalized Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Outlaws not jobbing would be appalling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingedEagle Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Maybe I'm in the minority but I'm stoked for Rock's appearance. Could go in any number of directions and frankly all of them seem interesting and should add a much needed spark to the Mania lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Enthusiast Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Outlaws not jobbing would be appalling. To whom? That one guy somewhere that likes The Ascension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 I could see them pair Rock up with Reigns if he turns. That's where I think they're heading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthedoctor Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Has creative plans changed now Bryan is back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMJ Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 The Outlaws beat the Usos at last year's Elimination Chamber PPV and the Usos were far more over and deserving of not having to lose to two old farts, so, it is not impossible to see the Outlaws win. Still, I think the Ascension goes over here because while the loss to the Usos didn't matter in the grand scheme of things (the Usos were over and were able to bounce back and get even more popular and stay credible despite the loss), if the Ascension loses, you might as well as release them because I don't see them "getting hot" as dominating heels if they can't dominate two retirees. The undercard definitely leaves much to be desired - especially as you have the talent represented in the undercard that could've actually produced some good action. For example, get rid of Adam Rose and Big E, and that 6-man turns into what would probably be a great 10-minute sprint to kickoff the show. Drop one of the other tag team matches (my pick would actually be the Tag Title one just because its the least fresh and could probably be held off till Fast Lane anyway, especially as we'll probably get some Miz/Mizdow tension in the Rumble itself). The Divas Match should be a 3-way or 4-way (not a tag). Rusev should've defended the US Title on this card (in place of the Tag Team Title match) because (a) the show is in historic Philadelphia and (b ) I haven't seen him really defend the title all too much since winning it. A squash over someone, even a someone like Heath Slater dressed as Uncle Sam, would've been good filler, especially considering that the Rumble consistently has the second highest audience of any "Network Event" every year. When you have that many extra eyes on your product, you need to be more strategic with how you highlight certain characters. Rusev will probably have a good run in the Rumble, but to me, he's a talent you should highlight independently of the battle royal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Enthusiast Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 The Outlaws beat the Usos at last year's Elimination Chamber PPV and the Usos were far more over and deserving of not having to lose to two old farts, so, it is not impossible to see the Outlaws win. Still, I think the Ascension goes over here because while the loss to the Usos didn't matter in the grand scheme of things (the Usos were over and were able to bounce back and get even more popular and stay credible despite the loss), if the Ascension loses, you might as well as release them because I don't see them "getting hot" as dominating heels if they can't dominate two retirees. Yeah, that's where I'm at. Bury them and release them. Same for Adam Rose. No point in keeping any of them around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Rusev should've defended the US Title on this card (in place of the Tag Team Title match) because (a) the show is in historic Philadelphia and (b ) I haven't seen him really defend the title all too much since winning it. That would have made Rusev and the US title look meaningful. Can't have that on your PPV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffey Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Predictions? Final Four: Rusev, Reigns, Bryan, Sheamus Rumble Winner: Bryan WWE Title: Brock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Ryback/Rusev really would've helped this undercard. Their SD match was great and with more time and a bigger stage it really could've been something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steenalized Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Outlaws not jobbing would be appalling.To whom? That one guy somewhere that likes The Ascension? To anyone who is sick of the WWE putting ancient stars on a pedestal over current workers. I don't care about the Ascension, but the Outlaws shouldn't be beating anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russellmania Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 I think Bryan, Reigns, and Ziggler will be in the final 4. Not sure about the 4th guy. I don't see Ziggler winning, but I have a feeling he starts early and has a long run since they might want to throw him a bone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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