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Mr. Nerfect 02-19-2017 12:23 AM
The Revival would only be called up if they are going to be on the main show. The SmackDown Tag Division is basically a group of people standing around asking "Where are The Revival?". American Alpha feel like they haven't properly connected as a babyface team largely because they haven't had that charismatic match yet. It's obvious that not everyone watches NXT, but the reputation of certain acts precedes them. Alpha have got that hype but are basically around jobber teams all the time.

That you could have a tag team division on one of the shows that consists of American Alpha, The Revival and Gargano & Ciampa seems like a sure-fire can't fuck it up sort of thing. You can have The Fashion Police as a slightly lower heel team and maybe move The Shining Stars over to be a babyface companion team to them, since they are doing absolutely nothing of note on RAW. It'd be a division very similar to back in the SmackDown Six days.

Jordan 02-19-2017 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Noid (Post 4930645)
It'd be quite early to put it on, but I'm imagining a deliberate streak of three great matches back-to-back, just as a flexing point to prove that you can do it and start the show off as a drool-fest. Can you imagine opening with Alpha vs. The Revival, moving onto Ibushi and Neville for the Cruiserweight Title, then hammering people with Cena vs. Styles?

Another possibility, although I do feel that the show is definitely long enough, is that Sami Zayn doesn't end up in the six-man. He feels like a natural fit, but you could very easily still do Zayn vs. Nakamura II and hype it as the match that stole the weekend last year. That way you open up a spot in the six-man for the returning Balor. It feels a bit weird to have both guys return in a match, but Jericho could hype it as his dream team being put together or something.

Another possibility, although we might be getting a bit off-course here, is that Triple H leads a 5-man team against Jericho for an Elimination Match -- sort of as a "Flavor of Survivor Series" deal. The heels that join Triple H are Braun Strowman and Rusev, with Jericho having Rollins, Zayn, Balor and the debuting Nakamura. But is that too many "fresh faces" for a big Mania match?

Another possibility is that you do the Sheamus/Cesaro split and insert them into that tag program. Or you can throw them in to balance out the babyface side. I feel like you really have to have Sami Zayn in there though. He might look weak if he doesn't go against Owens and Joe. Maybe you then run an Elimination Tag at the next PPV and then a WWE version of War Games at the next one? You probably just use the Hell in a Cell and have people get eliminated by pinfall or submission.

Triple H, Kevin Owen, Samoa Joe, Rusev & Sheamus vs. Chris Jericho, Seth Rollins, Finn Balor, Sami Zayn & Cesaro. Eh, it feels like "too many" people, honestly. At least for WrestleMania. You can work up to it for other PPVs.
Dude Ibushi wrestles for NJPW it's not happening, he's started a program with Okada.

Mr. Nerfect 02-20-2017 05:14 AM
Has he signed a contract or is he still doing his free agent shit?

Mr. Nerfect 02-20-2017 05:16 AM
If he hasn't signed a contract, I imagine he'll be somewhere in Orlando WrestleMania weekend. Hell, I think he's been doing shows around the WrestleMania location for a few years now even before he started a relationship with the WWE. He'll probably be on NXT Takeover, if anything, but I don't think him versus Neville is entirely out of this world as a possibility.

XL 02-20-2017 07:12 AM
Not impossible but highly improbable. I can't see WWE giving any shine to one of the few guys that didn't sign a contract when so many of their CW guys need it.

Emperor Smeat 02-20-2017 04:54 PM
According to TMZ, New Day are going to be the hosts for Mania this year.

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Get your Booty-O's ready ... 'cause THE NEW DAY has officially been tapped to host WrestleMania 33!

It's a HUUUUGE honor -- Big E, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods broke the news on "TMZ Live" and said they're psyched ... since they'll essentially be the faces of the biggest WWE event of the year!

It all goes down in Orlando, FL on April 2 and the guys are already brainstorming ideas so they go down as the greatest WrestleMania hosts EVER ... a list that includes The Rock, John Cena and Kim Kardashian (she hosted in 2008).

"Our main goal is to have as much fun as possible because if were having fun, everybody's having fun!"

Also a rumor going around the net was a possible tag match idea between New Day & Shaq vs Big Show and his team got dropped.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">guess Shaq backed out of the tag match <a href="https://t.co/yoKSZpMkCr">https://t.co/yoKSZpMkCr</a></p>&mdash; Brian Maxwell Mann (@BrianMaxMann) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianMaxMann/status/833779669669404674">February 20, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Big Vic 02-20-2017 04:58 PM
I wasn't watching at the time, did Kim Kardashian really host in 2008?

XL 02-20-2017 05:16 PM
She did. Did some of the backstage interviewing stuff too.

XL 02-20-2017 05:18 PM
Looking forward to the New Day/Hogan segment where they give him clemency for being a massive racist. Then Ron Simmons walks in with a "DAMN!"

Emperor Smeat 02-20-2017 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Vic (Post 4931160)
I wasn't watching at the time, did Kim Kardashian really host in 2008?
Yeup although didn't really do anything outside a couple of announcements and segments.

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The CyNick 02-20-2017 06:01 PM
The sheets missed this one.

Mr. Nerfect 02-20-2017 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by XL (Post 4931041)
Not impossible but highly improbable. I can't see WWE giving any shine to one of the few guys that didn't sign a contract when so many of their CW guys need it.
I see your point there, but they are also a bunch of geeks who aren't over and don't "deserve" a WrestleMania spot any more than Ibushi does. They should probably thank him for getting their division over (when he does do it).

Mr. Nerfect 02-20-2017 08:32 PM
It saves putting them in a match at Mania.

slik 02-20-2017 09:55 PM
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/TheKentonLane">@TheKentonLane</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DavKind76">@DavKind76</a> this is apparently what the card is going to be. Thoughts? <a href="https://t.co/RAnw5F7zqT">pic.twitter.com/RAnw5F7zqT</a></p>&mdash; CHARLIE (@Charlie_Heel) <a href="https://twitter.com/Charlie_Heel/status/833856634170523649">February 21, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Jordan 02-20-2017 10:01 PM
Well that's a great card.

Emperor Smeat 02-20-2017 10:47 PM
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/TheKentonLane">@TheKentonLane</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DavKind76">@DavKind76</a> this is apparently what the card is going to be. Thoughts? <a href="https://t.co/RAnw5F7zqT">pic.twitter.com/RAnw5F7zqT</a></p>&mdash; CHARLIE (@Charlie_Heel) <a href="https://twitter.com/Charlie_Heel/status/833856634170523649">February 21, 2017</a></blockquote>
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:lol: Charlotte going in as champ. Not surprised at all the WWE would pull a Sasha with Bayley's title reign if that happens.

WWE title match being a potential triple threat looks great.

Evil Vito 02-20-2017 11:58 PM
The Champions vs. Champions Tag Match would feel lazy as hell.

Jordan 02-21-2017 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by #BrotherVito DELETED (Post 4931644)
The Champions vs. Champions Tag Match would feel lazy as hell.
I don't think so. Once Alpha pins The Uso's again, they will have cleared out Smackdown!, makes sense to me.

Emperor Smeat 02-21-2017 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by #BrotherVito DELETED (Post 4931644)
The Champions vs. Champions Tag Match would feel lazy as hell.
Could solve it with some sort of big incentive like winner gets to become unified tag champs and winning brand gets the entire tag division. Wouldn't be the first time a division was up for grabs since the WWE did it for the Cruisers.

Might need to disband a team or two so its not bloated and WWE pretty much would be implying it was a mistake to split the division though.

Damian Rey 2.0 02-21-2017 12:37 AM
I like the idea of unifying the tag belts. Wish they'd go the same route with the women's title.

Evil Vito 02-21-2017 09:48 AM
lol unifying the tag belts months after they were both created. That'd be so fucking dumb.

Evil Vito 02-21-2017 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Fragile X (Post 4931708)
I don't think so. Once Alpha pins The Uso's again, they will have cleared out Smackdown!, makes sense to me.
Pretty sure Alpha/Usos is gonna be a Pre Show match rather than them blowing through it before Mania.

Jordan 02-21-2017 10:03 AM
We still have a ways to go, I don't think they can hold off on such an unimportant match. I bet they make the cross brand tag match like two weeks before Mania.

Maluco 02-21-2017 10:57 AM
AJ/Shane and New Day hosting are both worrying. AJ deserved a better opponent in order to have the best match on the card. Too much New Day is annoying and they have done nothing since losing the belts

Other than that, the card looks fantastic, def has a big time feel and the right mix of part timers and proper stories with build. Good stuff.

Jordan 02-21-2017 11:21 AM
AJ and Shane will probably get a gimmick and will probably have some memorable spots. Hopefully AJ gets the W, and we never see Shane wrestle again.

Big Vic 02-21-2017 11:21 AM
My goodness if Shane gets the W..............................

#1-norm-fan 02-21-2017 11:27 AM
Cena and Taker both on the card and not facing each other is just a tragedy.

Jordan 02-21-2017 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by #1-wwf-fan (Post 4931917)
Cena and Taker both on the card and not facing each other is just a tragedy.
I see why you'd say that but I feel that if it were on the card it would have such minimal heat. I don't think a face vs face Cena/Taker would be that amazing. I am still holding out hope that Strowman is added to Roman/Taker but I'm not counting on it. I just hope that Taker costs Roman he match with Strowman for eliminating him at the Rumble and thus sets up the Mania match with Taker. Roman is going to beat Taker.

#1-norm-fan 02-21-2017 12:08 PM
I guess Taker costing Reigns his match would be the preferable option to Strowman losing. But then again, it would be kinda weird. It's not like Reigns cheated to eliminate Taker from the rumble. Taker being vengeful and costing Reigns his match because of it would be an odd, petty, heel-ish move on his part. Pretty lazy, too. Not as lazy as when they just had four guys wrestle a match on Raw to see who would face Taker at WrestleMania... but close.

Big Vic 02-21-2017 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by #1-wwf-fan (Post 4931925)
I guess Taker costing Reigns his match would be the preferable option to Strowman losing. But then again, it would be kinda weird. It's not like Reigns cheated to eliminate Taker from the rumble. Taker being vengeful and costing Reigns his match because of it would be an odd, petty, heel-ish move on his part. Pretty lazy, too. Not as lazy as when they just had four guys wrestle a match on Raw to see who would face Taker at WrestleMania... but close.
He did it to Lesnar when he was facing Rollins.

Evil Vito 02-21-2017 01:38 PM
To be fair, Undertaker did go on to say that he accepted that eventually he would lose at Mania, but he didn't appreciate Lesnar and Heyman gloating about it for a year and a half.

Mr. Nerfect 02-21-2017 09:11 PM
I'm feeling rather "blah" about elements of WrestleMania. There feels like "better options" for many of the guys. The Revival for Alpha, Ibushi for Neville, the Six-Man option instead of Triple H/Rollins one-on-one, Cena vs. Styles instead of the Mixed Tag and the Shane match.

Emperor Smeat 02-24-2017 10:36 PM
Seems like Shaq vs Big Show might not happen for Mania. Basis involves a recent interview WWE's website had with Big Show that put some doubt about the match happening.

Mix of Shaq being very busy and Big Show feeling this might be his last Mania and wanted something more meaningful as a parting gift.

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Originally Posted by Observer
It feels like WWE may not be so sure about the Big Show vs. Shaquille O'Neal match at WrestleMania from this interview with Show on the web site which says:

WWE.COM: Last question: You’ve been very vocal about wanting a match with Shaq at WrestleMania, and you just called him out on Twitter over karaoke and doughnuts.

BIG SHOW: I mean, here’s the thing. We shot this off at the ESPY Awards, Shaq said he’s in, I thought this would be a good match for fans to see two giants go at it. And I see Shaq riding around, singing karaoke and stopping in at Krispy Kreme. I’m like, “Hey! If you’re not gonna take it serious, find something else to do!” I’ve given 22 years of my blood, sweat and tears to this business and I’m doing this favor to Shaq. This could be my last WrestleMania. He needs to step up. I’m not trying to be mean, but my time’s valuable. I get it. I don’t have foot powder commercials, car commercials, insurance commercials. I get it. He’s a busy man. But if he’s gonna step in the ring, in my business, at our biggest event of the year? Show me you’re serious. If anything, talk a little trash. Let me know you’re motivated. Because right now? I just get the feeling he’s terrified. He shot his mouth off, he’s in over his head and he’s trying to back out. So just let me know what’s going on, brother.

Jordan 02-24-2017 10:58 PM
Thank GOD.

Jordan 02-24-2017 10:59 PM
They could have Strowman and Show in the Battle Royal, it would be a great story and they could be the final two. Maybe Show wins on a fluke and then Strowman just murders him dead.

Jordan 02-24-2017 11:00 PM
I say that because I love Big Show and it would be the right thing to do to put him over for all the jobs he's done over the years. Give him two minutes to celebrate and then Strowman MURDERS HIM TO DEATH. Then Strowman also murders someone else that night, maybe Taker or Roman or Brock or Goldberg. Either way, STROWMAN MURDERS = RATINGS

mike adamle 02-25-2017 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Noid (Post 4932071)
I'm feeling rather "blah" about elements of WrestleMania. There feels like "better options" for many of the guys. The Revival for Alpha, Ibushi for Neville, the Six-Man option instead of Triple H/Rollins one-on-one, Cena vs. Styles instead of the Mixed Tag and the Shane match.
Naw the matches announced are much better than that garbage

Sepholio 02-25-2017 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by #BrotherVito DELETED (Post 4931934)
To be fair, Undertaker did go on to say that he accepted that eventually he would lose at Mania, but he didn't appreciate Lesnar and Heyman gloating about it for a year and a half.
He didn't appreciate them gloating about a booked loss for a year and a half in scripted promos.:lol:

Jordan 02-25-2017 10:36 AM
Thank God we got to a new page on this thread.

Ruien 02-25-2017 11:08 AM
You mean having the 2 year build with HHH and Rollins is better with a 1 on 1 match instead of a cluster fuck 6 man tag match?


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