Could WWE Go Back On Their Decision?

[Lockard 23]

My point, basically, was that they can do anything they want to do if the storyline sours on them. Or the storyline could be getting the reaction they want. Right now, I think they're getting what they want: Orton is seen as an overt heel and he's carrying the title. Batista is seen as an anti-heel (a guy that "should" be hugely over, but the crowd's not cheering for him like they should be) and he's got a guaranteed Mania title shot. Bryan is seen as the scrappy underdog who, no matter what else happens, is hugely popular. They could be gearing toward a triple threat at Mania. In fact, I think that's exactly what they're doing. As to Punk, it just seems a little convenient for him to be eliminated by Kane. I just suggested it as an option. I think Punk's story arc for now is driving toward: a) a match vs. Kane at Mania or b) a match vs. Kane at EC followed up with a match vs. HHH at Mania, further driving his Punk vs. the Authority storyline. I don't think Punk gets a real title shot until after Mania and he'll be going against the "Corporate Champion", whoever that ends up being.

As to the whole "could they go back on their decision" question or setting up a "Rumble rematch" or anything else, remember that it's not a competition bound by athletic rules. It's a story bound only by the rules of storytelling and those are very pliable. (Note: the last bit's not geared toward Lockard; it's really just general discussion to the main point of the thread)
wk

I wasn't calling the Rumble rematch absurd in response to your post, just as a general idea. As I said, Punk's elimination isn't the first elimination that's involved shenanigans from someone who wasn't legally involved in the match, so the idea that a rematch might be expected to take place is kind of a dismissive thought to me (I know they kinda did book a Rumble rematch in 1997 with the Final Four match at the PPV of the same name in February, but those were somewhat different circumstances.)

That triple threat between Orton/Batista/Bryan is a possibility but I wrote in another thread about how I feel Bryan being in the chamber is likely a way to set up Bryan/Sheamus in some way for Wrestlemania (as depressing as that may sound for some.)

And holy midcard batman if Punk is stuck with Kane at Wrestlemania. I'm gonna go ahead and safely assume that Punk feuding with Kane right now is just a stepping stone to Triple H. Going after Orton (and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship) next seems like it'd be the next logical step, which I guess we'll kinda get leading up to the chamber IF Punk ends up being apart of that match. And don't know if you heard, but rumor has it that there's a very good chance that Punk leaves again after the Payback PPV this year, so I doubt he'll get a title shot after Mania, at least one that he wins.

 

[Brad.]

Wouldn't care about Punk being left with Kane if it meant Bryan got Hunter.

 

[Wacokid27]

I wasn't calling the Rumble rematch absurd in response to your post, just as a general idea. As I said, Punk's elimination isn't the first elimination that's involved shenanigans from someone who wasn't legally involved in the match, so the idea that a rematch might be expected to take place is kind of a dismissive thought to me (I know they kinda did book a Rumble rematch in 1997 with the Final Four match at the PPV of the same name in February, but those were somewhat different circumstances.)

That triple threat between Orton/Batista/Bryan is a possibility but I wrote in another thread about how I feel Bryan being in the chamber is likely a way to set up Bryan/Sheamus in some way for Wrestlemania (as depressing as that may sound for some.)

And holy midcard batman if Punk is stuck with Kane at Wrestlemania. I'm gonna go ahead and safely assume that Punk feuding with Kane right now is just a stepping stone to Triple H. Going after Orton (and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship) next seems like it'd be the next logical step, which I guess we'll kinda get leading up to the chamber IF Punk ends up being apart of that match. And don't know if you heard, but rumor has it that there's a very good chance that Punk leaves again after the Payback PPV this year, so I doubt he'll get a title shot after Mania, at least one that he wins.

Sorry about that. It's just the way I read it, I guess.

I just can't see them turning Sheamus heel fast enough to set up Bryan/Sheamus for Mania. I think Bryan ends up Champ after Mania and Sheamus turns heel to take him on post-Mania. But, they've done weirder stuff, so...

I actually think it's Punk vs. Kane at EC (I just posted that in an EC thread, in fact) and then Punk faces HHH at Mania. I hadn't heard the rumor about Punk leaving again. I hope that's not the case as I think we probably see some kind of feud between Punk and Batista, Orton, some other heel representing the Authority (maybe somehow Lesnar? if he's still going to be around, that is) after Mania. If Punk's leaving for a couple of months after Mania, though, I have no clue.

wk

 

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Bryan vs H and Punk vs Kane.

 

[Tumbas' #1 Fan]

Sorry about that. It's just the way I read it, I guess.

I just can't see them turning Sheamus heel fast enough to set up Bryan/Sheamus for Mania. I think Bryan ends up Champ after Mania and Sheamus turns heel to take him on post-Mania. But, they've done weirder stuff, so...

I actually think it's Punk vs. Kane at EC (I just posted that in an EC thread, in fact) and then Punk faces HHH at Mania. I hadn't heard the rumor about Punk leaving again. I hope that's not the case as I think we probably see some kind of feud between Punk and Batista, Orton, some other heel representing the Authority (maybe somehow Lesnar? if he's still going to be around, that is) after Mania. If Punk's leaving for a couple of months after Mania, though, I have no clue.

wk

Sheamus is going to screw over D-Bryan at EC. I think they might do some segments on upcoming Raws with like Sheamus telling Bryan that he has his back and does the YES Chant.
But yeah, Sheamus is gonna do some heel shit at EC.

 

[Tumbas' #1 Fan]

Imagine how much heat Sheamus will get for just beating down and eliminating Daniel Bryan.

 

[Brad.]

I just want Bryan in a match that actually matters tbh. No one's going to remember a 10 minute win over Sheamus that opened the show. fuck that. He has face either Hunter, the champion, or The Streak, but am a bit against the last one because Bryan needs to be winning matches.

 

[Lockard 23]

Sorry about that. It's just the way I read it, I guess.

I just can't see them turning Sheamus heel fast enough to set up Bryan/Sheamus for Mania. I think Bryan ends up Champ after Mania and Sheamus turns heel to take him on post-Mania. But, they've done weirder stuff, so...

I actually think it's Punk vs. Kane at EC (I just posted that in an EC thread, in fact) and then Punk faces HHH at Mania. I hadn't heard the rumor about Punk leaving again. I hope that's not the case as I think we probably see some kind of feud between Punk and Batista, Orton, some other heel representing the Authority (maybe somehow Lesnar? if he's still going to be around, that is) after Mania. If Punk's leaving for a couple of months after Mania, though, I have no clue.

wk

Wouldn't mind Bryan/Sheamus post-Mania at all. Take it for what it's worth, but Extreme Rules this year is in Bryan's home state of Washington, so maybe they're planning on doing something big with him there (or given that babyfaces get jobbed out on their home turf more often than not, maybe the exact opposite.)