GDT: WWE Royal Rumble 2023

[Unholy Diver]

If this ends with Sami beating Roman, I might put this whole storyline above 2014 DB

I don't think they have Roman go a few years without losing only to beat him 2 nights in a row, one of Sami or Cody gotta lose

 

[Blitzkrug]

If this ends with Sami beating Roman, I might put this whole storyline above 2014 DB

I would too for the simple reason that means they actually a) changed lanes midstory and b) acknowledged this is what people want

I will never give WWE credit for Byran because they actively refused to let it happen. This one you'd be able to say they planned it all out and that i would give them their due for.

 

[Emperoreddy]

That or you find some bullshit reason to take the WWE title away from Roman

 

[Blitzkrug]

I don't think they have Roman go a few years without losing only to beat him 2 nights in a row, one of Sami or Cody gotta lose

Fine. Cody goes to the midcard where he belongs and we get an all-time moment with Sami winning at mania.

He doesn't even need to have a long reign. Just give him like a month or two tops. You could even spin it where he gets beat because even he isn't immune to the loss of his buddies in the bloodline.

Or; the unstoppable juggernaut is now vulnerable without his cronies since there's a non-zero chance Jey turns completely too.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I legitimately like Cody and wanted him to win the Rumble for months, but it's so obvious things have changed.

No one got a pop as loud as Sami did when he hit Roman with that chair, and he got the whole crowd to turn on Roman hard

 

[Emperoreddy]

I do think if you have Roman work both nights. Having him lose twice would be quite the bold ending to his championship storyline after dominating for so long.

 

[Linkens Mastery]

Cody is gonna get yelled at. Said AEW on WWE programming. Lol

 

[Unholy Diver]

Fine. Cody goes to the midcard where he belongs and we get an all-time moment with Sami winning at mania.

He doesn't even need to have a long reign. Just give him like a month or two tops. You could even spin it where he gets beat because even he isn't immune to the loss of his buddies in the bloodline.

Or; the unstoppable juggernaut is now vulnerable without his cronies since there's a non-zero chance Jey turns completely too.

It's possible, but I have a hard time seeing it play out that way, they have treated Cody like a huge star since he returned with all the bells, whistles, pyro, and video packages, I'd love to see Sami do it, but I fear we're gonna be disappointed come WM

 

[Blitzkrug]

I do think if you have Roman work both nights. Having him lose twice would be quite the bold ending to his championship storyline after dominating for so long.

I think it's almost fitting he loses in back to back nights.

Roman has been built as this nigh invincible juggernaut with a small army around him to prevent him from being toppled. If he's down, someone interferes on his behalf.

Finally after like 2+ years the bloodline starts to crack. Sami turns on Roman, Jey becomes aloof (or turns, who knows), Jimmy while siding with Roman has thoughts at the back of his mind of "man what if they're right?" Tons of paranoia, lack of trust and tension. The once sterling Tribal Chief is now suddenly mortal. Sami plays on the tension to win and then Cody, being on the "muh injury redemption" tour beats him again. Roman, now alone (sans Heyman and Solo i guess?) can no longer hold everyone back and loses to Cody first. The wounded animal then loses to Sami, bringing the Bloodline to its logical end.

He's been so strong i think he can lose both and barely get dented reputation wise.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I think it's almost fitting he loses in back to back nights.

Roman has been built as this nigh invincible juggernaut with a small army around him to prevent him from being toppled. If he's down, someone interferes on his behalf.

Finally after like 2+ years the bloodline starts to crack. Sami turns on Roman, Jey becomes aloof (or turns, who knows), Jimmy while siding with Roman has thoughts at the back of his mind of "man what if they're right?" Tons of paranoia, lack of trust and tension. The once sterling Tribal Chief is now suddenly mortal. Sami plays on the tension to win and then Cody, being on the "muh injury redemption" tour beats him again. Roman, now alone (sans Heyman and Solo i guess?) can no longer hold everyone back and loses to Cody first. The wounded animal then loses to Sami, bringing the Bloodline to its logical end.

He's been so strong i think he can lose both and barely get dented reputation wise.

It's as definitive an ending to this Roman run as you can book, then you can revist the Roman/Jey feud and start turning Roman back face

 

[Blitzkrug]

I would also accept Sami winning the title in Montreal. The pop he would get from that crowd would register on the Richter scale and that could probably be used to play into the further disintegration of the bloodline since then it would be Cody vs a likely even more paranoid, fragile Roman.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I would also accept Sami winning the title in Montreal. The pop he would get from that crowd would register on the Richter scale and that could probably be used to play into the further disintegration of the bloodline since then it would be Cody vs a likely even more paranoid, fragile Roman.

My only issue here is what does Sami do at Mania? He would be the hottest babyface in wrestling but no top heel act to face.

 

[Emperoreddy]

The callback to the Shield breakup was a master class too. This shit has layers

 

[Blitzkrug]

My only issue here is what does Sami do at Mania? He would be the hottest babyface in wrestling but no top heel act to face.

That's true.

Dammit i just want Sami to get something out of this.

 

[GKJ]

Seeing Jey walk out during that was both heartbreaking and insane. I wonder if this ends with a rift between him and Jimmy.

With that there’s really so many ways they can go.

The more I think about it, this ends with Sami and KO as tag champions, AND Sami vs. Roman at Wrestlemania. There’s a lot of me in the immediate aftermath that feels you did this, and now you can go all the way.

Kinda sucks Cody won the Rumble because there’s no role for him here. I trust Hunter has a path to insert him here, but seeing what I’ve seen and knowing what I know, it’s still not the right time. He should not be winning a title at Wrestlemania.

 

[Emperoreddy]

That's true.

Dammit i just want Sami to get something out of this.

Something bigger then the tag titles.

Sami winning at Mania with Jey twisting the final knife into Roman's back. It would be insane

 

[I Hart Conor Garland]

My only issue here is what does Sami do at Mania? He would be the hottest babyface in wrestling but no top heel act to face.

Is it crazy to think WM doesn’t need both belts defended? This story concluding is going to be the biggest thing neary in a decade in WWE and I don’t think a brief cooldown would hurt.

Edit- I realize now I said both belts as if one would be defended. My bad. Yeah I dunno. That’s an awful fast turnaround. Maybe Owens Vs Zayn if Sami owes KO for helping him beat Roman.

 

[GKJ]

I do think if you have Roman work both nights. Having him lose twice would be quite the bold ending to his championship storyline after dominating for so long.

I don’t think that. I think you have him lose once and keep the other title. If Sami doesn’t beat him, then neither should. Sami beating Roman, if he does, should be the culmination of the end of Roman’s run. Roman losing twice cheapens it for both guys. The goal is now to make Sami a made man. Cody can come later. I don’t even like Roman having a match on night 1 and giving an out that he’s ‘softened up.’ If you’re going all the way, go all the way.

I don’t know if it it even seems that way now, but by the time we get to Wrestlemania, it will in retrospect.

 

[Emperoreddy]

That was a six hour show and that angle got the biggest pop out of the crowd at the end. It maxed out the mics.

They have to see that the only way to end one of the best storylines ever is at Mania

 

[Emperoreddy]

It's also super personal with Sami. Cody's story is about the title. Sami's is about Roman, and vice versa. With jey walking out, Roman believes Sami has broken up his family.

 

[Megahab]

I might even go as far as having Reigns lose the WWE title in some random triple threat at or before EC and then have that guy vs. Cody at Wrestlemania. Have Zayn win the EC match to face Reigns at Wrestlemania. It's the Universal reign you want to protect.

 

[Sheppy]

Cody will come out tomorrow and give a fake cry, “this is for my dad” and cut the same promo he’s been cutting. Again, Cody is a great wrestler, he’s also a great asshole.

Usually you Remember the Royal Rumble for the winner, tonight, it was all about Sami. The entire show revolves around Sami and the Bloodline.

I originally thought it would be KO/Sami for the belts against the Usos, but f***ing hell, Sami is almost Daniel Bryan over. Put the strap on him, even if it’s only for a few months.

 

[I Hart Conor Garland]

Cody will come out tomorrow and give a fake cry, “this is for my dad” and cut the same promo he’s been cutting. Again, Cody is a great wrestler, he’s also a great asshole.

Usually you Remember the Royal Rumble for the winner, tonight, it was all about Sami. The entire show revolves around Sami and the Bloodline.

I originally thought it would be KO/Sami for the belts against the Usos, but f***ing hell, Sami is almost Daniel Bryan over. Put the strap on him, even if it’s only for a few months.

Sami over Roman in Montreal for the Universal Championship. Sami Vs. KO at Wrestlemania in return for KO’s help in Montreal. Roman Vs. Cody for the WWE Championship at Wrestlemania. I don’t care who wins.

 

[Sheppy]

Sami over Roman in Montreal for the Universal Championship. Sami Vs. KO at Wrestlemania in return for KO’s help in Montreal. Roman Vs. Cody for the WWE Championship at Wrestlemania. I don’t care who wins.

I can’t see KO vs Sami at this stage.

 

[I Hart Conor Garland]

I can’t see KO vs Sami at this stage.

Why not?