Paid Members SpursRiot2012 Posted February 8, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 8, 2016 The lack of capatalisation in the thread title disturbs me. Â But yeah, if this isn't a work, it isn't unexpected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil is brill Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 If this isn't a work, could it be possible that WWE are freezing his contract so he doesn't go and kill himself doing Diving Headbutts on the independents? I'm not really sure how the contracts work or if it'll hold up in court if Bryan decides to go that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digforvictory Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I wonder if WWE weren't getting sued for all sorts if they would have just let him get on with it. Hopefully it's all storyline, because this could potentially be the best angle on Raw since 'Taker and Lesnar had that pull apart brawl.   I'm sure in the 90's he'd have been back wrestling within a month or two.  I'd love it if they fucked the Godawful Authority off after Mania and we had babyface GM Daniel Bryan running the shows. If they're desperate for the fans to get behind Roman maybe have that as a stip for the match at Mania with HHH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Lenin Posted February 8, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 8, 2016 That's what I mean. He owes WWE 2 years. Retiring just to get on the indys is something I think WWE would challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Tommy! Posted February 8, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 8, 2016 I'd love it if they fucked the Godawful Authority off after Mania and we had babyface GM Daniel Bryan running the shows. A dashingly hansom man with a 8" chopper suggested something similar earlier today in another thread I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undefeated Steak Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 If he is retiring then he's had a great career, by modern standards. Here's hoping it's a work but I'd much rather him take an announcer/agents role than him go back to the indies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Complete work. Midway through his "retirement" speech, I fully expect Kevin Owens to attack him from behind and powerbomb him on the apron. Set up an "injury" angle and have Bryan face Owens in an "unsanctioned" fight at Wrestlemania. Simular to HBKs return when he fought HHH at summerslam. The LOP comments section strikes gold once again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Carbomb Posted February 8, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 8, 2016 That's what I mean. He owes WWE 2 years. Retiring just to get on the indys is something I think WWE would challenge. Â I don't think that logic quite works. They've paid him for his contractual period, and during that time he's wrestled and been injured; they've basically paid him to not wrestle for anyone else. Furthermore, the logic is undermined by the fact that they've had talent on payroll in the past who've been injured but have appeared on TV - that they've chosen not to make use of services under contract to them in that capacity is not his fault. Â Ultimately, the contract freezing is something that could quite easily be challenged, if Bryan is feeling aggressive. If they're freezing his pay, it could be argued, taking the situation to its logical conclusion, that WWE could prevent him from earning money in wrestling ever again, way beyond the length of time he was contracted for, which I'm pretty sure could be shown to be illegal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members unfitfinlay Posted February 8, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 8, 2016 The timing of this has made me suspicious. I know WWE hasn't exactly been a creative juggernaut lately but is this really the best time to announce the retirement of one of your most popular stars? Surely they could've held it off for a few months? This was already the most underwhelming Wrestlemania ever (at least that I can remember) and this just further detracts from it. Â Also, what's the point in announcing on Twitter that he'll be announcing his retirement on Raw? Seems a bit odd really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buba3d Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016  Complete work. Midway through his "retirement" speech, I fully expect Kevin Owens to attack him from behind and powerbomb him on the apron. Set up an "injury" angle and have Bryan face Owens in an "unsanctioned" fight at Wrestlemania. Simular to HBKs return when he fought HHH at summerslam. The LOP comments section strikes gold once again  KO loses his title tonight, goes ape shit in the back, bryan comes out at the end of raw to say he's ............next thing you know KO comes out and goes ape shit on bryan....end raw.  just a shame 2k16 doesn't have a story mode now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil is brill Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016   Complete work. Midway through his "retirement" speech, I fully expect Kevin Owens to attack him from behind and powerbomb him on the apron. Set up an "injury" angle and have Bryan face Owens in an "unsanctioned" fight at Wrestlemania. Simular to HBKs return when he fought HHH at summerslam. The LOP comments section strikes gold once again  KO loses his title tonight, goes ape shit in the back, bryan comes out at the end of raw to say he's ............next thing you know KO comes out and goes ape shit on bryan....end raw.  just a shame 2k16 doesn't have a story mode now   Except, Kevin Owens doesn't hold any championships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buba3d Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016    Complete work. Midway through his "retirement" speech, I fully expect Kevin Owens to attack him from behind and powerbomb him on the apron. Set up an "injury" angle and have Bryan face Owens in an "unsanctioned" fight at Wrestlemania. Simular to HBKs return when he fought HHH at summerslam. The LOP comments section strikes gold once again  KO loses his title tonight, goes ape shit in the back, bryan comes out at the end of raw to say he's ............next thing you know KO comes out and goes ape shit on bryan....end raw.  just a shame 2k16 doesn't have a story mode now   Except, Kevin Owens doesn't hold any championships.  ah for fucks sake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Lenin Posted February 8, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 8, 2016 Â Â That's what I mean. He owes WWE 2 years. Retiring just to get on the indys is something I think WWE would challenge. I don't think that logic quite works. They've paid him for his contractual period, and during that time he's wrestled and been injured; they've basically paid him to not wrestle for anyone else. Furthermore, the logic is undermined by the fact that they've had talent on payroll in the past who've been injured but have appeared on TV - that they've chosen not to make use of services under contract to them in that capacity is not his fault. Â Ultimately, the contract freezing is something that could quite easily be challenged, if Bryan is feeling aggressive. If they're freezing his pay, it could be argued, taking the situation to its logical conclusion, that WWE could prevent him from earning money in wrestling ever again, way beyond the length of time he was contracted for, which I'm pretty sure could be shown to be illegal. I agree. But my point is logic doesn't seem to apply to WWE. I would be surprised if he is actually retiring. If it is just to get out his contract and he signs up elsewhere WWE will probably throw some legal suit at him...if only to stop him wrestling on "their" time. Â Still think it's a work. I'm retiring. Bong. I'm retiring. Him & Taker at Mania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daaaaaad! Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 That LOP comment is just spectacular. Â Terrible shame but he has done so much more than he ever would've expected to in WWE. Still think he'll wrestle for someone else again in future, although I almost hope he doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Arch Stanton Posted February 8, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted February 8, 2016 It never looked like a work, you muppets. It's been coming for ages this news, no surprise whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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