Raw Live Raw discussion thread, March 3rd 2025: Rhea Ripley defends the WWE Womens World Championship + Elimination Chamber Fallout

[Chris]

I think this is more about being able to say John Cena is the record holder in the future and not having to mention Ric Flair.

and that's why my scenario gives us that still too and in a better way that Sabs will say he saw it coming all along even tho he's laughing rn

 

[Ricky Smarks]

Yes. Only to have money maker go over in the end. The fact that you think Cody losing is gonna hurt him in the slightest is crazy.

The fact that you think the guy that’s retiring needs to get put over is crazy to me but whatever y’all enjoy Cena. This is why I could never get on board with him. Making him look good is always the top priority.

 

[Shane]

Gunther roasting Otis for no reason is amazing.

 

[Grim]

No no Smark you don't understand. We need to have that one moment even if it might kill interest in the company, because god dammit, people just wanna see someone break a stupid fuckin record.

 

[Shane]

The fact that you think the guy that’s retiring needs to get put over is crazy to me but whatever y’all enjoy Cena. This is why I could never get on board with him. Making him look good is always the top priority.

Does he “need” it? No.
Is it the better story? Yes.

 

[OsBlaze]

I never thought someone would actually agree with me but fucking yes. What’s funny is this is the exact same thing as Charlotte potentially going over Tiffany and in one case people actually see it and then the other case they’re defending it. It’s so weird to me.

With how I see it, one case Charlotte padded her stats fast. Cena did at one point but eventually slowed down. Tiffany isn't made yet either. Cody is, he ended Roman's historical reign. Charlotte when she beat people it would be clean. With Cena I doubt he beats him clean. Cody doesn't look like weak if he's screwed. If Cena wins clean, that I will have an issue with.

 

[Ricky Smarks]

No no Smark you don't understand. We need to have that one moment even if it might kill interest in the company, because god dammit, people just wanna see someone break a stupid fuckin record.

A record that’s not even real because he’s got like 22 world title reigns.

 

[Grim]

"HEY GUYS, LET'S MAKE CODY LOOK LIKE A BITCH BY HAVING HIM LOSE TO A 47 YEAR OLD RETIREE!"

 

[Ricky Smarks]

Does he “need” it? No.
Is it the better story? Yes.

Agree to disagree on it being the better story, because I think the better story is Cody being made to look like the new guy that has the torch passed to him.

 

[Shane]

I mean shit they may very well have Cena lose at Mania. Idk

 

[OMB]

just enjoy the ride

 

[Shane]

"HEY GUYS, LET'S MAKE CODY LOOK LIKE A BITCH BY HAVING HIM LOSE TO A 47 YEAR OLD RETIREE!"

You do realize he’s only 8 years older than Cody lol

 

[OMB]

cena aint gonna be here much longer unless in this heel turn is like fuck it im staying

 

[Grim]

That's what Sabs wants. He wants the Peyton Manning/Tom Brady ending rather than the realistic ending of the new generation beating the old.

 

[Shane]

That's what Sabs wants. He wants the Peyton Manning/Tom Brady ending rather than the realistic ending of the new generation beating the old.

Bro I literally said Cody should win in the end lol