Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose to Main-Event WrestleMania?

[Grievous 3D]

I don’t see this one as a manipulation given the fact that Roman had this for 11 years in secret and kept doing his thing. Mad respect for the guy. I don’t like his WWE character, but I have major respect for him now.

He now started to talk about it because he needs to do treatment and can’t do that effectively while having the crazy, busy schedule as champ. Plus, he’s getting older and is now in “veteran” WWE status, which always makes things harder.

The point is that I don’t think this one was to get cheers, rather the guy just came out to tell the truth and wanted to raise awareness for his health issue. That’s it. It doesn’t mean I’m going to cheer for him, but I’m also not going to feel like fans were “manipulated” if they decide to cheer for him now. They’re cheering out of respect. It’s their choice and who cares?

It will only become a case of audience manipulation if the WWE books
it as such...and lets be honest about this situation...the WWE has done
nothing but try to manipulate the audience as far as Roman Reigns &
the reactions he gets.

I have to explain that for me there is a still a disconnect between the
man Leati Joseph Anoaʻi & the character he portrays on television.

As a fellow human being...I want him to make a full recovery & live
a long life for his family, friends & fans...but...as far as the character
he portrays on television...nothing for me has changed.

Those who wish to support & "cheer" for Roman now are welcome
to do so...that's their choice...the same way its been my choice since
the Royal Rumble 2017 not to watch anything he is involved with.

Its not a case of actually hating the man himself...its a case of the
WWE trying so hard to make me like this guy that my "default setting"
is to simply ignore him.

And for the record...No...I didn't watch his promo on this past episode
of RAW...I simply read about it in the thread on this forum.

Call me a pathetic, cynical bastard (which I am) but I just worry
that the WWE will try and use & milk this situation for all its worth
to achieve their main goal which they have been trying to achieve
for the last 4 & half years now...and in my opinion...that would be
a simple continuation of Roman's overall terrible booking which
started pretty much as soon as the Shield broke up the first time.

 

[Redboy123@]

If you watch Romans promo on Raw I don't see how you can call him boring.

He's character has always been simple., but he's promo on Raw gave it an extra dimension which I appreciate

 

[edge4ever]

If you watch Romans promo on Raw I don't see how you can call him boring.

He's character has always been simple., but he's promo on Raw gave it an extra dimension which I appreciate

That’s because it wasn’t a promo. He was just talking about a serious illness and explaining why he’s leaving.

 

[Mr. Roman Empire]

I feel like we seen Rollin and Ambrose feud so many times. I think they will have a feud until Royal Rumble. I am really putting my bets on Seth winning the Rumble, or at the very least, get a title shot at Wrestlemania. I believe Strowman is gonna be running around with the Universal title soon, and him and Seth fight for the title at Mania. Seth wins and can dedicate it to a cancer fighting Roman Reigns. Itd be a good story.

 

[AlphaMale]

I am mad at WWE that if they knew that he had leukemia why did they put him through this tough schedule and long matches?

 

[Rosie]

I am mad at WWE that if they knew that he had leukemia why did they put him through this tough schedule and long matches?

Because it was in remission as in he essentially wasn't sick.

 

[AlphaMale]

Because it was in remission as in he essentially wasn't sick.

But when its in remission doesn't mean that it is fully cured and most of people lead a healthy and cautious life once its brought into remission

 

[edge4ever]

It will only become a case of audience manipulation if the WWE books
it as such...and lets be honest about this situation...the WWE has done
nothing but try to manipulate the audience as far as Roman Reigns &
the reactions he gets.

I have to explain that for me there is a still a disconnect between the
man Leati Joseph Anoaʻi & the character he portrays on television.

As a fellow human being...I want him to make a full recovery & live
a long life for his family, friends & fans...but...as far as the character
he portrays on television...nothing for me has changed.

Those who wish to support & "cheer" for Roman now are welcome
to do so...that's their choice...the same way its been my choice since
the Royal Rumble 2017 not to watch anything he is involved with.

Its not a case of actually hating the man himself...its a case of the
WWE trying so hard to make me like this guy that my "default setting"
is to simply ignore him.

And for the record...No...I didn't watch his promo on this past episode
of RAW...I simply read about it in the thread on this forum.

Call me a pathetic, cynical bastard (which I am) but I just worry
that the WWE will try and use & milk this situation for all its worth
to achieve their main goal which they have been trying to achieve
for the last 4 & half years now...and in my opinion...that would be
a simple continuation of Roman's overall terrible booking which
started pretty much as soon as the Shield broke up the first time.

If WWE tries to work his cancer into the story as to why we all need to cheer for reigns, then I’ll agree with you that it’s def manipulation.

 

[Grievous 3D]

If WWE tries to work his cancer into the story as to why we all need to cheer for reigns, then I’ll agree with you.

Thank you.

 

[Village Idiot]

The way Seth was crying makes some people think he knows Roman won't make it..Hope he Dose Tho Good Luck Joe :emoji_fingers_crossed:

 

[Redboy123@]

If WWE tries to work his cancer into the story as to why we all need to cheer for reigns, then I’ll agree with you that it’s def manipulation.

Thats based on interpretation. Even if WWE mention it, you will have people bitching about how they are exploiting it to get him cheered. You cant win with some people.

 

[edge4ever]

Thats based on interpretation. Even if WWE mention it, you will have people bitching about how they are exploiting it to get him cheered. You cant win with some people.

I agree. I mean that if WWE literally works it into a storyline or something, then I’ll believe it’s 100% manipulation. As of now, it’s by no means manipulation.