Out of curiosity, how would you write a guy in that position? Too docile is bad, but what is angry enough? Austin set the bar, but anything close to that is gonna create a "this guy is trying to be Austin, creative is so lame" discussion instead. Is there a happy medium?
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Out of curiosity, how would you write a guy in that position? Too docile is bad, but what is angry enough? Austin set the bar, but anything close to that is gonna create a "this guy is trying to be Austin, creative is so lame" discussion instead. Is there a happy medium?
Rockandrollclown
lookwhatyou'vedone
Owens isn't winning. Him and Big Cass are just there to set up the Jeri-KO vs Enzo/Cass rematch. We're getting Reigns as a 4 time champ.
Jimmy King
Member
Rankings by best choice
1. KO
2-4. Who gives a shit
Rankings by most likely
1. Rollins
2. Reigns
3. KO
4. Cass
1. KO
2-4. Who gives a shit
Rankings by most likely
1. Rollins
2. Reigns
3. KO
4. Cass
Bryan displayed a good range of styles in the indies from technical to brawling to everything in between depending on what the match called for.
3 matches to watch for Bryan :
vs Takeshi Morishima (ROH Manhattan Mayhem II)
vs Nigel McGuinness (ROH Unified)
vs Colt Cabana (2 / 3 Falls) (ROH Gut Check)
and a bonus :
vs Homicide (ROH Final Battle 2006)
Not all of Dragon's greatest hits, but a good showcase of his range of styles.
Considering his tummy, I bolieve it.
SallyIsNow
Banned
Owens - JeriKO feud
Roman - Rusev
Cass - JeriKO feud
Rollins - nothing
It's over dudes. The dream is dead.
Roman - Rusev
Cass - JeriKO feud
Rollins - nothing
It's over dudes. The dream is dead.
I don't know it doesn't have to be the guy wanting to be a star all the way. But you need to at least have him in the same picture as the top guys somewhat, sometimes. It's the whole visible hierarchy that make any midcard>mainevent push impossible in WWE. They show you so much who is important and who is less important... And wrestlers have to play that game. At least when you're a cocky douchebag heel and a prizefighter, you should never look like you're obeying your hierarchy.
Owens - JeriKO feud
Roman - Rusev
Cass - JeriKO feud
Rollins - nothing
It's over dudes. The dream is dead.
Sounds like Rusev is the odd man out.
That's fair enough, I agree.
SparkleMotion
Member
Owens is a bad choice. He's in a comedy tag team with Jericho. There is no build for him having the biggest title on the show, and you don't go to that a week after being in a comedy tag team. There's a thing called "transition".
The one positive for Rusev in that feud is much more TV exposure. Outside of that he'll drop the belt if it continues.
There's no good choice. Cass isn't ready. Rollins has no face opponent outside of Zayn who he beat last week. Reigns would be a retread with Rollins, and his feud with Rusev would mysteriously vanish.
Owens would at least bring variety to the mix.
There's no good choice. Cass isn't ready. Rollins has no face opponent outside of Zayn who he beat last week. Reigns would be a retread with Rollins, and his feud with Rusev would mysteriously vanish.
Owens would at least bring variety to the mix.
Rockandrollclown
lookwhatyou'vedone
Owens - JeriKO feud
Roman - Rusev
Cass - JeriKO feud
Rollins - nothing
It's over dudes. The dream is dead.
I feel like Rusev has already been thoroughly crushed by the god Roman. Which is impressive considering they didn't actually have their match on the PPV. There's no need to continue that program.
Jimmy King
Member
SparkleMotion
Member
The title needs to go to Rollins or Roman. The other two don't make sense.
SparkleMotion
Member
Owens is debuting?
They had the perfect one night build for Finn to be hot shotted to the top of the card. It's just everything between that and the PPV that didn't make sense.
slightconfuse
Banned
The shoot interviews are all the same story. Hard to doubt them anymore.
As much as I'm not the biggest Ryback fan I can totally see where he is coming. Same for Punk or Rhodes.
And then you have Vince saying nobody grabs the brass ring and stuff like that. It doesn't sound like a good work environment at all.
British Monsoon
Member
Fuck yes;
Now all they need is to announce EVIL and the whole faction'll be there.
Now all they need is to announce EVIL and the whole faction'll be there.
That's not what NVM tells me.
I will search for those, thanks!
slightconfuse
Banned
Zach did you mark out for the return of the Varsity club at cade 99?
SparkleMotion
Member
If you're a fan of Owens, you should be rooting for him not to win. His first title win should be a properly built storyline and not he gets the title "just 'cause".
UrbanDandy
Member
I'm thinking about 3H and how he did a worked angle with Brock resulting in his arm being broken and in a sling, while on a Saturday night, 3H walks out with Floyd Mayweather sans sling. As much as he says he loves "This Business (TM)," 3H doesn't know, or care to keep kayfabe.
Jimmy King
Member
wild wild rice
Member
Wouldn't that be the storyline for anyone who wins it? It's a brand new title, after all. I have faith in Owens to run with it and make it as interesting as he's allowed to.
But you never know actually. I agree, but a first "accidental" title can be a starter. At least after that he can brag and that elevates him.
BewareTheBatsie
Member
With Survivor Series in Canada this year I wouldn't be surprised if they did some sort of title shenanigans for Owens, as the champ or a challenger
I was just thinking about that yesterday. They were back for like a minute and a half. Dying WCW is so weird.
Ah yes, the powerful magical storyline where everything is perfect and winning a championship of a fake sport really really means something, as opposed to this fake win that is obviously giving you a way lesser run with the fake championship that just won't mean as much.
It's not how you get the ball, it's what you do with it once you have it.
slightconfuse
Banned
Gary Michael Cappeta or Dave Penzer?
Barrage
Member
Owens winning makes zero sense. This is a "thinking with your heart not your head" moment. In terms of recent booking, he actually has less momentum than Big Cass.
But when the logic leans towards Rollins or Reigns, suddenly "logical" becomes predictable and momentum and consistency become bad things.
But when the logic leans towards Rollins or Reigns, suddenly "logical" becomes predictable and momentum and consistency become bad things.
SallyIsNow
Banned
He and Y2J beat Cass at the Slam.
Jimmy King
Member
So KO, who was on the team that beat Cass's team, has less momentum than Cass.
SparkleMotion
Member
Why do you keep posting this as a response?
You are right, no doubt.
But alas, there is nothing else for mainstream American wrasslemen. McMahonway or the highway.
SparkleMotion
Member
If you guys really want Owens to win the title, please don't complain about poor booking in the future.
I wrote the perfect storyline where Cesaro methodically took out everyone and kidnapped Rollins, to later bring him out to the ring duct taped, lay him down and pin him. But whatever WWE butthole reads this thread, didn't take my suggestion.
SparkleMotion
Member
Gene Wilder
??
See, what I'm saying is that Owens winning the title is poor booking. So, don't pick and choose when you want to complain about poor booking.
Jimmy King
Member
You are right, of course, WWE should totally have realised that Balor would get injured and planned accordingly in the months previous.
SallyIsNow
Banned
Elaborate, because I didn't see you complaining about Balor
That said in term of momentum, Owens is in a title match cause he defeated Neville with Jericho's help...
Also don't forget Jericho helped Owens, but Owens didn't help Jericho..
Heel's cheat. It doesn't mean they are weak, it means they are heel's.