Hahaha what bsjust read that WWE is offering him a position to work at the performance center
It may come off stupid to us, but it's actually smart on Vince's part. Reigns is Vince's pet project and for the record, I like Reigns.
But, why bring the most popular guy back from injury when it could ruin Roman's overness? So, Vince is gonna play "we're just worried about his health and we don't wanna take any risks" and "we're also currently dealing with a lot of concussion lawsuits, hence why we're hesitant to clear DB" card. It's been working out well for him thus far.
Vince also doesn't see his buffoonery could make Reigns flop as a champion and future #1 babyface of the company. The machine is too hands on with the guy. Just let him breathe, for Pete's sake.
Now, to answer this: "DB could easily sell some more seats and brig a little fire back right now."
Well, yes. But Vince's plan is to keep Bryan on the shelf as much as possible. Even if DB wanted to leave and head back to ROH or Japan, Vince would wanna milk as much as possible out of DB's contract to prevent him from leaving and making money for someone else.
If he's not back sometime between Royal Rumble and Wrestlemania then his WWE career is guaranteed done with
Who knows how long his contract is tho for a no compete clause
I wouldn't say it was smart in the least. I would say it makes sense WHY Vince is doing it but doesn't make sense THAT he is doing it. Ideas in one's mind does not always work out as well in practice.
For example, I am sure a lot of people other than just us are wondering this exact same thing. You hear all of this stupid crap from wrestling fans about the mystical IWC but it's idiotic because the majority of wrestling fans are likely on the internet in one way or another so we're all somewhat aware of what's going on. People other than us are likely feeling that Vince is holding Bryan back in order to try and keep him from honing in on Reigns's popularity... and all it is going to do is make people fans resent Reigns even more. And it's not ever Reigns's fault!
The smart thing to do would be to bring Bryan back and push him. Push him and push Reigns. Make them both continuous valid contenders for the WHC... a lot like Austin and Rock were simultaneously the top guy in the company for a while.. that way no one is getting held down and you're not pissing off a contingent of fans. It gives the opportunity for more storylines and clears up a lot of boredom.. seems like an easy win-win but Vince isn't doing it because he's smart... he's doing it because he has to prove that he is right.
With how bad WWE is hurting right now, it's funny that Vince and triple h are turning to Sheamus and reigns lol
That's a nice ass sig XDIt'll be a shame if he's forced to retire from ever competing in WWE ever again (especially since said retirement would have come literally right when his career was at an all-time high in terms of popularity and accomplishments), but I'll look at it on the bright side the same way I did with Punk's departure - it just opens up another spot for someone to "reach for the brass ring" and try and make a name for themselves.
However, I'm optimistic that he'll be back, although I feel like his main event run (at least as far as any hopes of him having a full run with the championship goes) is pretty much done with. It would be excellent to at least see him finally win the Royal Rumble, but I also wouldn't mind him becoming a main staple of the midcard scene, since workhorses like himself are traditionally the ones who carry the midcard titles and make those belts feel special.
BrotherJackHusband, that comment of mine about being "smart on Vince's part" was sarcastic. :smirk2:
He thinks it's actually smart in his own mind, but it's not. He's just being stubborn and telling everyone LOVE REIGNS, GOD DAMMIT!
I have no further comment to make, as I agree with everything else you said here.
As noted, Daniel Bryan was on a promotional tour in Asia last week. Bryan told The New Paper in Singapore this week that his WWE career may be over. Bryan also recently spoke with The Straits Times and said that he is working on a compromise with WWEregarding his in-ring future.
"Because of my history with concussions, the WWE medical doctor wouldn't clear me. We're in the process of trying to figure out some compromise," Bryan said. "They keep sending me to do more tests, brain MRIs, brain EGs and all my tests have come back great to the point where my brain is better than someone my age with no concussion."
Bryan also discussed WWE's popularity in Singapore, wanting to face Brock Lesnar and more. You can read the full interview by clicking here.
I can see the possibility of WWE being legit concerned with his health (mostly because of the shitstorm if a dude with concussions got really banged up wrestling for them), but then I see that Tommy Dreamer is in a tables match tonight and I just can't take that possibility very seriously (although I can't ignore it). I do think it's more of a "let's keep him out so Reigns can have it all" situation, especially considering what would definitely happen if you brought DB back before the Rumble. Anywho, I just hope they want him off forever, he leaves WWE and does ROH/NJPW.
Just crossed my mind that if they are indeed keeping him off TV not to outshine Reigns, having that old brand split would do wonders for them in this case, wouldn't it?
To make Roman look strong, GODDAMMITWhy make SmackDown relevant, bro?! tunga: