Grading Roman Reigns’ Performance at Fast Lane
Okay so ignoring the dead memphis crowd at a redeeming PPV, Fast Lane was a solid PPV with a big match that was filled with an unknown ending.
Reports constantly moved back and forth how this match would go, one saying Reigns was going to win, another saying Bryan was going to be inserted into another Triple Threat Match at Mania.
That added another element I haven’t been able to witness in a while: Unpredictablity.
Heading into the match, I had expecations that this match could surpass their last encounter from 2 years ago.
And boy did they DESTROY my expecations.
They not only delievered a great match, did moves normally not seen from Bryan and Reigns, but they told a soild story of two guys willing to do ANYTHING to get the main event at WrestleMania, and sold a classic wrestling format: Techinical vs. Brawler.
Reigns sold his hernia injury after getting a stiff kick from Bryan in the midsection, he sold not ala Ziggler and Rollins, but sold it like he was legitmiately hurt.
Roman Reigns added three more moves to his arsnal, bring up to a total of 18 Moves he uses, (Been keeping a mental list on that lol).
Highlights inculded times they almost went with a no contest, the back and forth elements, and The Never say die between the two fighters.
The match was great, it didn’t feel like Bryan carried Reigns at all, they both a something to prove.
Reigns proved he can indeed in fact wrestle when allowed to, and Bryan proved why he’s on of the best in-ring workers in the company and has the humble of Funk and Taker when it comes to putting stars over.
Conculsion, Reigns earns an A for his performance in the match, he was looked strong, a complete badass, and co-delievered a second contender for Match of The Year to compete with Lesnar-Rollins-Cena
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Dual Article: Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan, and Triple H at Fast Lane
Roman Reigns and HHH Should’ve Main Evented Fast Lane
How long will it be when we see this match?
Fast Lane is upon us, with Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan headlining the show.
But one can’t help but feel a sense of bittersweet to it.
I’m talking about Triple H vs. Roman Reigns.
A Modern-Dream Match that’s been building up since the Summer, Fast Lane seemed to be the final chance we would get to see The Roman Emperor take on The King of Kings. Add in Rollins joining the Authority, constant staredowns, and HHH and Reigns having a history, it would make for a storytelling superb bout.
But instead we get Daniel Bryan vs. Roman Reigns.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m expecting a High-Quality bout between those two, but when all is said in done, Reigns & HHH should’ve have faced each other at the show.
There’s a huge build to it, it was never fully resolved, and every show lately seem to hint that Reigns-HHH is going to breakdown.
“It’s over when I say it’s over…” – Triple H, Interview with Michael Cole
Well Triple H, you never did say it was over.
Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns will have a MOTY performance at Fast Lane
Greatness Awaits Roman Reigns at Fast Lane
With Fast Lane fast approaching (Lame pun I know) The Leader of a Corrupted Yes Movement will take on an Anti-Hero Emperor for the spot to main event WM31 against The Beast Incarnate.
When they lock horns, expect greatness to happen.
The last time these two fought in singles bout was 2013, Night of Champions Fallout, which was a show-stealing performance that left a lot of fans wanting to see more between these two. It was also Roman Reigns’ ‘Hello World’ Moment in WWE.
And that was two years ago.
Now, with Reigns’ rapidly improvement, and Bryan being Bryan even after Neck Injury, expect yet another stellar bout between these two.
Couple with the fact they both ended RAW in the early contender for Brawl of the Year!
Roman Reigns will shine in the ring and look like a million bucks while Daniel Bryan will show why he’s one of the best in-ring performers today.
Tyson Kidd: FACT!
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Fantasy Booking: The Decline of The Yes Movement
Once upon a time, actually a year ago, there was a courageous underdog going by the name of Daniel Bryan, he was determined to finish what Punk started, ignite change in the WWE, thus The Yes Movement was born, but when the dream was finally being made a reality, the underdog was gone. Forced by a career-threatening Neck Injury, Bryan was forced to take a step away from the wrestling to recover, little did anyone know, that would mark the beginning of the decline of the once proud Yes Movement.
As it stands now, from what I’ve seen, there’s three types of fans in the Yes Movement, The First: Pro-Die Hard Daniel Bryan, they want Daniel Bryan ALL THE TIME, they want him to main event EVERY PPV for the rest of his career, win every title match, and will boo ANYONE that isn’t Bryan, If it isn’t for the world title, we riot. The Second: Fans who will favor guys from the Indies and talents like Ziggler, but will hate anything else not those two preferences. The Final One: The Original Fans who have common sense and know what The Yes Movement once stood for.
Bryan isn’t able to control them anymore, since he came back, it seems he’s lost complete control of the Movement.
Yes this can be seen as a bad thing, BUT, there’s a golden opportunity WWE could take with this problem: Think about this, a storyline about a once popular underdog losing control of his creation, the Yes Movement becoming everything he didn’t want, seeing that their lash out on the rest of the talent in the back because they’re not Bryan, how great would that be if done correctly?
Comments on the idea:
I’m intrigued by your Daniel Bryan storyline. Losing control of his very own Yes! Movement seems like a killer plot to me. I must admit… I am a bit shocked by the reaction of the IWC towards Daniel Bryan at the moment. He seems to be losing support by the day.
Me: I’m thinking like at a point Bryan is trying to reason with his fans, but they won’t stop, eventually he comes out during a Younger Talents bout, still trying to reason with them, but they won’t listen, eventually it leads to snap in his character when he reaches the breaking point.
: Bryan shows resentment for losing control of the movement and would turn heel by turning on them, it would slow the roll 100% and Bryan treating the fans like garbage would be as epic as when Hogan did it in the nWo days… Bryan becoming absolutely selfish and playing to the small % of haters that say hus fans want him in every main event, Bryan could echo as much, claiming he is deserving of every top match and the title, at the same time a la Seth Rollins putting claim that he built the yes movement and now he will take it down because he no longer has any use for it.
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Review: WWE 24
So I decided to try out a review of something, but if I was to try reviewing a episode of RAW, I be most likely ranting for twenty minutes, so I decided to look at the next big WWE Network project.
WWE 24!
The idea of the show is to give an inside look at some of WWE’s milestone events and larger-than-life Superstars. WWE will use personal archives, interviews and behind-the-scenes footage to present current and former talents or events in a different way than they usually do. WWE 24 was described as similar to the new TNA Unlocked show but with a bigger budget.
So WWE 24, did it live up to a big hype it was getting?
Alright to start things off, the show began with a showing of WM Axxess and 24 hours before the big pay-per-view, the production qualities were superb, the atmosphere surrounding the hype of WM30 was really showed, the alternate camera angles, backstage footage, along with breaking Kayfabe (You’ll see Cena talking with Rowan and Harper), along with tear-jerking moments seeing Connor during his final days on this world. The Good die too young RIP.
Along with the great production values, there were some heavy highlights for me in this episode.
Connor will be remembered!
Connor was shown a lot in this 30 minute project, his interactions with Daniel Bryan, Batista, HHH, and etc., shows just the life that was in this young boy, despite his failing health, he bring life in the WWE during his visits, like pinning HHH in the ring (You heard me). Connor the Crusher is greatly remembered and in the hearts of many, though Bryan has a special bond. Hmm, every time I see it, I’m thinking, Connor Danielson, Bryan and Brie’s possible son.
There’s still that respected Vince beneath his senile state
Okay, my opinion on Vince McMahon in recent years has, to say bluntly, in the crapper, I’ve accused him of being jealous of HHH’s NXT Stars, claimed he’s lost with the times, and is overstaying his welcome in the industry, ala Ric Flair like.
But we saw the Vince McMahon I respected for his overall career, for his care for the Undertaker, adding that he left his post at WM for the first time ever just to be with Undertaker when he was taken to the hospital.
Vince, despite his recent ‘ideas’ and actions, still has the man inside him that earned my respect for his dedication for the business.
HHH’s High Hopes for NXT
In the first 6-7 minutes, HHH was praising the NXT Developmental, and the NXT Divas were showing their excitement and said they were glad to be chosen, whereas they could’ve just hired models to help HHH’s entrance, **Hint** **Hint** Eva Marie, improve or your career may be over when HHH takes over.
There’s a Heart underneath the massive ego of Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan, infamous for his backstage politics, and role in WCW’s demise, and had a role in dismantling Warrior’s legacy in a certain DVD, showed his softer side in his apology to Warrior during the show. It was shown underneath that ego-filled mind is a kind man people would want to be friends with.
Undertaker’s loss is still echoing a year after WrestleMania
21-1
The one thing people would never expect to happen still echoes in the industry now, add that he was rushed to the hospital when he collapsed in the back.
Though it being his final match…
Bray Wyatt might disagree with that.
Conclusion
Overall I HIGHLY Recommend checking this out, the fact WWE 24 is going to be a series will really fill the gap the Monday Night War series leaves behind, I’m more curious if WWE will show what happened backstage CM Punk the night after Royal Rumble.
Though I will say this inquiry, why wasn’t Flair part of the Summit of Megastars? Sure he isn’t WWE’s Mt. Rushmore, but he’s wrestling’s iconic figure, it was shown he was backstage, they could’ve had him join his fellow megastars in the opening show. Why wasn’t Cesaro shown after the battle royal? Or Cena and Wyatt after their match?
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Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns should be first two entrants in The Royal Rumble
The Royal Rumble is nearly upon us tonight.
The two big favorites in the match with Fans and the industry are seeing to win are none other then Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan.
So how about we have those two make history together, let’s have Reigns and Bryan be the first two in the match and be the first guys to be the final contestants in match.
Reigns would be able to bring out the best when fighting someone like Bryan, and Bryan would be reminiscing his mentor HBK in the bout.
Plus it will give Reigns a major improvement in various areas, such as: Being able to handle being in a hour long bout, endurance, and performing a quality performance in a long bout of great importance. Also someone who isn’t Big Show.
Adding to the fact he be working with a guy who gave him his first best singles bout.
Last time Bryan and Reigns fought each other would have to be around February to early March when The Shield were gearing up for their war against The Wyatt Family.
Awhile ago I wrote that Bryan shouldn’t win the rumble due to risking his neck in a match against Lesnar, still standing by that adding that WWE has been letting Kane, and Wyatt target his surgically repaired neck.
Bryan has been show he hasn’t missed a step being gone for half a year, other then gaining few pounds and letting his hair grow out, he will be able to bring out the best in Roman Reigns.
Tyson Kidd: FACT.
Those two should make Rumble history together.
Tyson Kidd: FACT.
Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan will deliver and give it their all tonight!
Tyson Kidd: FACT!
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Daniel Bryan shouldn’t win the Royal Rumble
The new year has arrived, and the Royal Rumble is nearing.
On the final RAW of 2014, Bryan had returned, at first looking to be a retirement speech, but became a return speech announcing his involvement in the Royal Rumble.
However, in my general opinion, he shouldn’t win the rumble.
Because, the guy just had returned from Neck Injury, and does anyone want to risk him fighting Lesnar, and possible worse his neck, NO. Bryan’s health and long-term tenure must be ensured and that means, Daniel Bryan shouldn’t win the rumble, the important of his health is too much of a risk, I say he should re-adapt to the ring environment before winning the world title again, no one wants to another vacant world title after Bryan had worked so hard to get, and see him forced to retire. He barely got out of going out like Edge, I don’t think WWE should risk it happening with Lesnar-Bryan.
It’s been reported that Reigns is still booked to win the rumble and go on to beat Lesnar at 31.
While I won’t say Reigns is the right choice or not but I feel like WWE is making the wise decision not having Bryan face Lesnar, I’m no doctor, but having just returned and being booked to face Lesnar with a just recovered neck is too much of a risk, Fans shouldn’t turn on whoever wins the rumble this time, because they should be thinking of Bryan’s long term stay in wrestling because Lesnar does one wrong move, and it will be all over for Bryan.
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Triple H vs. Vince McMahon: Charlotte’s RAW Debut
On Monday Night RAW this week, Charlotte, the daughter of hall of famer Ric Flair, made her debut on the main roster against Natalya.
And she lost within less than two minutes.
Now people wondered why this happened, Justin LaBar defended it because of the roll up as a way to protect her, but when it comes how she was used throughout NXT this year, this was damaging either way. It’s different compared to Sami Zyan’s debut on WWE Main Event, he was placed as a underdog, he seemed to lose more than win in his time in NXT but still maintain a never say die attitude, but at least he looked strong in his match with Tyson Kidd
But then, a report came out explaining WHY she lost on Raw.
“It was a Vince McMahon decision for Charlotte to lose and there was a feeling that if Triple H had his way, Charlotte would have went over. […] When it was changed to a singles match, Natalya reportedly asked to lose the match because she felt it was the right thing. Vince decided against it.”
You know what I love about the Internet, I’m allowed to express my opinion and I don’t trash another person’s viewpoint because their entitled to it, so many would understand why this is frustrating to find out.
I’m just going to ask a very simple question: Vince, How is Charlotte getting over a BAD thing…?
Was it because Natalya is on Total Divas, Kevin Dunn whispered in your ear and told you not to allow it, or is it simply that you don’t like NXT since you’re not in complete control over it?
Especially in the fact tonight she has to defend her NXT Women’s Championship and Vince made her look very weak.
There was no reason explaining why Charlotte had to lose on RAW especially the fact Natalya wanted to put her over, and Vince didn’t want it to happen, originally it was going to be tag match but time constraints of the Slammy’s changed it, either way Charlotte should’ve won the match.
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Predictions of The 2014 WWE Slammy Awards
Here are my predictions for the WWE Slammy awards tonight.
Here’s the link containing the other nominees: http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-12-08/%202014-wwe-slammy-award-nominees-26886255
Match of the Year: Daniel Bryan vs. Batista vs. Randy Orton – WWE World Heavyweight Championship Triple Threat Match at WrestleMania 30 or The Shield vs. Evolution – Extreme Rules
WWE Superstar of the Year: Brock Lesnar
WWE Diva of the Year: AJ Lee or Paige
LOL Moment of the Year: Damien Mizdow as The Miz’s Stunt Double
Extreme Moment of the Year: Brock Lesnar hits 16 German suplexes at SummerSlam (#ThankYouLesnar)
Surprise Return of the Year: Ultimate Warrior returns to WWE at WrestleMania 30, Raw, Hall of Fame
“This is Awesome” Moment of the Year: Sting debuts to help Team Cena defeat Team Authority
OMG Shocking Moment of the Year: Brock Lesnar defeats The Undertaker’s WrestleMania Streak at WrestleMania 30 (The others are OMG in their own right, but let’s be real this wins above all else)
“Tell Me You Didn’t Just Say That” Insult of the Year: Paul Heyman raps on John Cena on Raw or The Rock insults Rusev and Lana on Raw
WWE Tag Team of the Year: The Usos
Breakout Star of the Year: All Five Nomiees seem likely to win.
Hashtag of the Year: #OccupyRAW or #RKOOuttaNowhere
Fan Participation Award: “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” – Bray Wyatt
Double-Cross of the Year: Seth Rollins betrays the Shield and joins The Authority on RAW
Animal of the Year: Don’t care.
Best Actor: The Rock or Mizdow (Just for fun :P)
NXT Superstar of the Year: Sami Zayn
Anti-Gravity Moment of the Year: Seth Rollins dives off the balcony at WWE Payback or Dean Ambrose dives onto lumberjacks at SummerSlam
Faction of the Year: The Shield
Tweet It! Best Twitter Handle (aka Social Champion): @HEELZiggler (Dolph Ziggler)
Raw Guest Star of the Year: I honestly don’t care.
Rivalry of the Year: The Shield vs. Evolution or Daniel Bryan vs. The Authority
Best Couple of the Year: Triple H & Stephanie McMahon
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The Reality Era 