WWE: Wrestlemania 32 Discussion - at least 84k tickets sold

[Morozov]

Owens would be fantastic running with the I'm the guy who buried The Undertaker shtick reminding everyone at any opportunity.

 

[Mowzie]

Owens would be fantastic running with the I'm the guy who buried The Undertaker shtick reminding everyone at any opportunity.

Exactly. WWE already blew it by having Lesnar end the streak. But they could make it right by solidifying a new star by retiring him. I know Vince is allergic to creating new stars though, so it will probably be Kane or Big Show.

 

[Bologna 1]

http://www.pwmania.com/backstage-in...wants-to-present-braun-strowman-on-television

After reading this, where does this put Bray? I wouldn't think they do another match with Taker. Ambrose feud just finished. Doubt they factor him into the main event title match, but I suppose its possible? Beyond that, I have no clue.

Braun Strowman could very well be matched up with Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania 32, a report has claimed. There is a ‘strong push’ for the singles encounter behind the scenes. Strowman, who has yet to lose, has been mostly utilized in multi-person tag matches alongside stablemates Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan since his debut on the main roster the night after SummerSlam. While the match is not locked in, Vince McMahon is reportedly so behind Strowman that it could happen.

Strowman is very limited right now, but people within the company are saying that he’s very much improving and is also presented the way that Vince McMahon wants him to be presented right now, so he’s not showcasing everything he can due to the nature of the character. The lack of experience isn’t a factor if WWE believes they can build and make money with him.

Strowman’s character is reportedly only supposed to show how mighty he is, not show any sort of weakness, to the point he can’t be knocked down, can’t show any sign of being weakened with punches and kicks, etc. If you watch closely, in recent weeks, he doesn’t even bend down to grab opponents. It’s all how he’s being portrayed and those are edicts from WWE management, right on down from Vince McMahon.


Read more: http://www.pwmania.com/backstage-in...nt-braun-strowman-on-television#ixzz3yYCPOjns

 

[Serac]

http://www.pwmania.com/backstage-in...wants-to-present-braun-strowman-on-television

After reading this, where does this put Bray? I wouldn't think they do another match with Taker. Ambrose feud just finished. Doubt they factor him into the main event title match, but I suppose its possible? Beyond that, I have no clue.

That'd be pretty disgusting, personally speaking
He still looks super green and he couldn't even run a like..what, 3 minute match without difficulty ?
My god, stop wasting Bray WWE

 

[Kimi]

Oh like that's a way to build a match xD. Hide the fact that the guy can actually work xD.

But if he can actually put on an OK match then w/e. It'll be fine.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

It has to be Wyatt. I don't believe for a second Strowman is going to work a match against Lesnar. The Lesnar match is pretty much the second main event.

 

[The Gongshow]

Stop ruining Wyatt

I figured Fastlane Brock would take on Harper (or who ever) from the family. I saw commercials for the WWE Toronto Special where Heyman said "Brocks gonna be there and he's hunting Wyatts" I think the live special will air on the network, so Brock can face another Wyatt there all leading up to Brock vs Bray at WM

 

[Emperoreddy]

Strowman’s character is reportedly only supposed to show how mighty he is, not show any sort of weakness, to the point he can’t be knocked down, can’t show any sign of being weakened with punches and kicks, etc. If you watch closely, in recent weeks, he doesn’t even bend down to grab opponents. It’s all how he’s being portrayed and those are edicts from WWE management, right on down from Vince McMahon.

Here is the thing about this...Brock beat this guy so badly in the Rumble that it killed this entire gimmick in the span of like 5 minutes.

You can't put this guy in a Mania match with Brock or Taker. That isn't even going into the safety reasons.

I still think Brock/Bray is a waste right now because they are going to book it as another Brock murder job. Bray isn't coming close to going over.

 

[Paris in Flames]

Hey, whatever keeps Bray from getting jobbed out I'm cool with. I don't care if Strowman goes out there and puts on the worst match of all time.

 

[BonMorrison]

I'm not gonna lie, I'd be okay with this if it means Bray would win some other meaningful match.

All my intrigue in Wyatt/Lesnar goes out the window when I realize that Wyatt loses again.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I'm not gonna lie, I'd be okay with this if it means Bray would win some other meaningful match.

All my intrigue in Wyatt/Lesnar goes out the window when I realize that Wyatt loses again.

It's a waste of Brock and Bray's time.

Problem is there aren't many faces to feed to bray at WM unless you push him down the card a bit and give him a mid card belt.

But then that will hurt someone else.

 

[MadDevil]

The build up to a Wyatt/Lesnar match would be fantastic with Bray and Heyman cutting promos, but like every other feud Wyatt gets in, you know he's going to lose. And I'm not sure Bray going over Brock would be any better. It just seems like a lose-lose situation no matter who wins. Unless they just completely tear the house down, which is always possible.

 

[The Gongshow]

Brock vs *Insert Wyatt Family member here* is going to happen at Mania. Theres not enough time to build up another feud that would make sense outside the title picture. The roster is too thin right now as well. Sadly Wyatt is going to be 0-3 at Mania.

 

[Kimi]

Do you do a Money in the Bank match at Wrestlemania this year?


Obviously there are a ton of guys that we want to see win one of these, many of them debuting over the last 12 months. And we've got more guys to coming soonâ„¢. I think you can make the argument that you can hand out multiple Briefcases in a year and not run into issues with them. Especially if you cash them in early so it's not hanging around all year.

It gives us an important match with significant ramifications. It gives us a fun gimmick match with a bunch of guys who might not be used. And it gives us something big to speculate over for a few months.

We don't even have to get rid of the PPV, you can just move it back in the year to give more space. Or even have another match at Summerslam.


It think it could be a... phenomenal, plan.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Not with one WHC belt. To many briefcases plus it further buries the mid card belts which them seem to be attempting to rebuild.

One briefcase is fine. We don't need one at mania. Plus the roster is to thin to do a large match like that. You either have to fill it with a few jobbers or take guys that could be in real feuds to put them in this gimmick match.

I think one problem right off the bat is Dean shouldn't have the IC Belt right now. They had to know by the night of the Rumble Dean was going into the Fastlane main event.

So the IC belt is tied up and there is no time to build a program for it at mania. Give it to Owens so he can start something and then book Dean however depending on how the actual Fastlane main event goes.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

I think they'll do a multi-man ladder match but it'll be for the US Title.

I have no doubt that AJ should be considered the favourite for the PPV later in the year, though.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I think they'll do a multi-man ladder match but it'll be for the US Title.

I have no doubt that AJ should be considered the favourite for the PPV later in the year, though.

I could see Owens getting it honestly. Or Dean if they take the IC belt off him.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

I could see Owens getting it honestly. Or Dean if they take the IC belt off him.

If AJ can be a consistent ratings pull then I don't see him not winning the briefcase. They've invested a lot of money in AJ Styles.

 

[ColePens]

Do you do a Money in the Bank match at Wrestlemania this year?


Obviously there are a ton of guys that we want to see win one of these, many of them debuting over the last 12 months. And we've got more guys to coming soonâ„¢. I think you can make the argument that you can hand out multiple Briefcases in a year and not run into issues with them. Especially if you cash them in early so it's not hanging around all year.

It gives us an important match with significant ramifications. It gives us a fun gimmick match with a bunch of guys who might not be used. And it gives us something big to speculate over for a few months.

We don't even have to get rid of the PPV, you can just move it back in the year to give more space. Or even have another match at Summerslam.


It think it could be a... phenomenal, plan.

Actually like the idea and love your last line.

 

[Mowzie]

I'm seriously considering selling off my WM tickets and cancelling my trip.

Card looks horrible, NXT tickets on Stubhub will run me about $1,000 Canadian for a two obstructed view seats behind the stage, and the Canadian dollar is just trash right now.

I was really excited to knock this trip off my bucket list, but I think I'd prefer to just cancel.

There is absolutely nothing about this card that excites me.

 

[Brodeur]

Just realized WM is two months away, so I likely need to make a decision soon about whether to go. NXT prices are making that show look unlikely, although I recall that last year that a handful of tickets did pop up on Ticketmaster the day before/of the show.

Albeit I suppose I can gamble that Mania will end up in Glendale/Phoenix or LA (when the new football stadium is built) one of these years which would be easier on the travel budget.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I feel like the only way to justify it on an entertainment stand point is to do the entire experience. So Takeover and RAW. Takeover should be one of the best shows of the year, and the RAW should just be fun thanks to the crowd (even if the show is actually ****).

Mania itself. It seems its just to say you were there and enjoy the spectacle of it. The actual wrestling isn't looking good.

 

[Le Tricolore]

I feel like the only way to justify it on an entertainment stand point is to do the entire experience. So Takeover and RAW. Takeover should be one of the best shows of the year, and the RAW should just be fun thanks to the crowd (even if the show is actually ****).

Mania itself. It seems its just to say you were there and enjoy the spectacle of it. The actual wrestling isn't looking good.

The wrestling itself should be good for the most part (The Undertaker match will be a trainwreck), but I doubt it'll anyone's first choice for the matches we get.

 

[vdB]

Last year many people written off WM to be a terrible show, but it ended up being one of the best of all time.

I'm not saying 32 will top it, but you guys gotta give it a chance. This is WWE's biggest cash cow...they'll find ways to spice it up

 

[Emperoreddy]

The wrestling itself should be good for the most part (The Undertaker match will be a trainwreck), but I doubt it'll anyone's first choice for the matches we get.

It depends on the mid card. Main event isn't going to be very good.

Unless Cena rushes back the Taker match will dud too. Brock/Bray I don't see a lot of wrestling happening. Just interruptions and Brock smashing.

Need the mid card and maybe a big tag match to save some of the show.