Shane O' Mac Version 2 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Lesnar would be a much bigger asset if they were using the old PPV model. Having him pop up once in a blue moon doesn't work with the Network structure- too many casual/lapsed fans check in with WWE every now and then, only to see they have no champion, and they conclude, "Wow, WWE's gone a bit shit," so they're less inclined to spend money, even if it is only $9.99. Â It doesn't really excuse the way they're using him though. Fair enough if they're resigned to the idea that Lesnar's heading back to UFC, but if you're paying him all this money, get your money's worth! The fact that they basically wasted a Lesnar appearance on him standing around is mind-boggling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members FLips Posted January 5, 2015 Paid Members Share Posted January 5, 2015 More than one appearance has been him showing up unannounced and unadvertised and then standing about doing nothing. Sometimes even without his belt.Not sure why or how people are still trying to defend his run as any benefit to anyone; it's not even a benefit to himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Supremo Posted January 5, 2015 Paid Members Share Posted January 5, 2015 If Lesnar's run is ending at Wrestlemania, it'll be interesting to look back and see if people considered it a success or not. Â On paper, going in, it felt like a sure fire hit for him to come back to WWE. And whilst there have been moments of greatness (the pop his return got, ending the streak, that great match with Punk, murdering Cena at Summerslam), there's been just as many misfires (the Triple H feud going on forever and being dreadfully mediocre, the Taker match being absolute dog shit until the finish, losing to Cena in his first match back, this weird handling of him since his most recent return, etc.). Â Should he fuck off after Mania I also think it'd be a waste that we never got Brock vs. Orton. It seemed such a logical pairing to make when Brock came back, it'd be a shame if we never got that match, epeacially considering how many times we've had him against Hunter and Cena. Â I also reckon Brock vs. Rock would have been a tonne of fun too. It's crazy how close we were to seeing that angle until Rock bailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King of Old School Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 They had the perfect chance to do Brock/Orton at Survivor Series, which I think was in Orton's home town. Â They could have had him beat Cena at HIAC maybe with unwanted help from Rollins, and then you could have had Rollins put Orton out of action at SS instead of a few weeks before when it felt like he was getting hot again. Â Anyway, I really can't see Brock going into Mania champion, I can't believe that they are going to have there top guy coming off worse against him 3 times in a row when in all likely Brock is off after Mania. Â Cena/Reigns to headline Mania is my shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undefeated Steak Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I didn't mind Brock being the absent champion at first but it's gone on for way too long now. It's not done him, the other main eventers or the belt any favours. In hindsight, Rollins should have won it at NOC.  The worry I have for Cena vs Reigns going on last at Wrestlemania is that there's a good chance the fans will shit on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King of Old School Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 The worry I have for Cena vs Reigns going on last at Wrestlemania is that there's a good chance the fans will shit on it. Â I think that's a given. Â Â For me it should be Lesnar/Bryan on last for the Title, but there's not a chance they will go down that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted January 5, 2015 Paid Members Share Posted January 5, 2015 More than one appearance has been him showing up unannounced and unadvertised and then standing about doing nothing. Sometimes even without his belt. Not sure why or how people are still trying to defend his run as any benefit to anyone; it's not even a benefit to himself.  I can't defend the way they've booked him. And you are fucking spot on about the unadvertised appearances, that is madness. But I'm still waiting to see how it plays out before I judge it. All this has been to set up big buys and a big angle when he loses the belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinSAFC Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Last week's RAW was brilliant. I hope they keep it up tonight - doubtful like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted January 5, 2015 Paid Members Share Posted January 5, 2015 I read previously that tonight was supposed to be a big Raw. So hopefully that's still the case. It's Raw Reunion tonight, right? Just with no Nash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian 86 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 It's Raw Reunion tonight, right? Just with no Nash  Isnt that on the 19th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted January 5, 2015 Paid Members Share Posted January 5, 2015 Ah, really? Shit. Was looking forward to it tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Didn't they only just do an nWo reunion back in August? Where Lesnar called Hogan grandpa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane O' Mac Version 2 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 With Lawler hospitalised, Booker T is doing commentary tonight on Raw. I don't see why WWE insist on more than two commentators at the table nowadays, everyone talks over each other, goes on tangents, and generally the whole thing's a mess. Â I actually feel bad for Michael Cole. All the shit he's asked to do, saddled with JBL (who could be great, but chooses not to give a shit), and now "shucky ducky quack quack". Poor bastard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinSAFC Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I'm glad they've put Barrett back in the spotlight but, other than that, what a pile of shit last night was. When is the penny going to drop with Vince? We've seen this firing scenario played out one million times over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Scott Malbranque Posted January 6, 2015 Paid Members Share Posted January 6, 2015 I’m fierce confused. Why did Cena bring back the Authority? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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