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We learned on Monday Night Raw that Bryan will have a chance to compete for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania 30, but only if he can defeat Triple H prior to the main event. Therefore, after months of begging and complaining, Daniel Bryan fans may finally get what they have demanded for so long.
Excited fans who felt like their favorite WWE superstar was purposely overlooked flooded the internet in support of Bryan after the announcement was made.
Followers of the “Yes Movement” have not learned anything from previous situations involving the Authority and Bryan. If they had learned anything from previous encounters, then they would know not to get their hopes up too soon. Many believe that Bryan will walk out of Wrestlemania as the champion, even though there’s been no final decision made by the WWE regarding who will actually win the match.
Bryan’s fans are once again setting themselves up for failure by putting themselves in position to be highly upset if Bryan doesn’t win the title.
Personally, I do not believe that the bearded superstar has what it takes to hold onto the gold for an extended period. He does not bring enough versatility to the table to keep general WWE fans happy for long. The WWE realizes that the number of fans who come to see anyone besides Bryan will always outweigh those fans who do show up to support Bryan every week.
Therefore, the WWE will do their best to keep both sides happy, but they will ultimately do what is best for business, regardless of who the fan favorite may be at the time.
Here’s what I believe is going to happen at Wrestlemania 30: Bryan will defeat Triple H, giving his fans some hope headed into the main event, then their hopes and dreams will be shattered after Bryan goes on the lose the match to either Batista or Randy Orton.
In the meantime, Bryan’s fans have a reason to back off the WWE, giving them a little room to breathe headed into the biggest event of the year. If they still decided to hijack shows, then they could possibly scare the company into putting the title around Bryan’s waist in April.
Therefore, I guess Bryan’s fans feel like they have won the battle, but the war is far from over. When it does end and the all of the smoke clears, those same fans may end up being highly disappointed.
Article by Brian Anderson of Rant Sports
Article Link - http://www.rantsports.com/pro-wrest...ld-be-in-store-for-yet-another-major-letdown/
Well, Brian, you do know how to get some heat. Let me break down this article real quick.
you said, "Personally, I do not believe that the bearded superstar has what it takes to hold onto the gold for an extended period. He does not bring enough versatility to the table to keep general WWE fans happy for long. The WWE realizes that the number of fans who come to see anyone besides Bryan will always outweigh those fans who do show up to support Bryan every week."
You do not believe that DB has what it takes to hold onto the gold for an extended period?....a star who is put over with the fans, good on the mic, great in the ring, and very respectful to others, as well as seasoned veteran of the sport, doesn't have what it takes to hold onto the gold...? hmmm interesting but very false.
DB does not bring enough versatility to the table to keep fans happy for long? Well since Summerslam of 2013 we've heard nothing but YES! chants at every arena throughout the world, he's caused superstars and matches to get booed because fans felt that, again, he was being belittled, and he caused most of the RR PPV event to get booed simply because he wasn't in the RR match or a main event match (the event was also booed because of bad match booking, too). I would say he's well over with the fans and has versatility or, as you know, the fans wouldn't rally behind him. Also, as far as longevity is concerned, you can never be too certain of this as sometimes it's a gamble. WWE gambled with Cena, Batista, Orton, etc., and it paid off. As of now, all we do know is this: DB sells tickets, merchandise, he's popular, fun, entertaining, and all around likeable. I would bet my pot on him at this point as odds are in his favor to succeed. And WWE realizes he sells out arenas. Hence why they're putting this guy in 2 WrestleMania main event matches. They wouldn't do that if wasn't selling shit and people didn't wanna see him at all.
The number of fans who come to see anyone besides DB outweighs those who want to see him?....really? that's funny. Where are you getting these statistics from? I don't think you have any. But, in any case, I would say this is a false statement. Why? Well, the odds are staked against you. WWE has had DB main eventing their flagship show--Raw--for the past 8 months. He's headlined numerous PPV's and he's always a top, key player on the card for in house shows as well. You mean to tell me that WWE is doing this because DB is outweighed and they realize he has no longevity? Please. It's the opposite. This is not to say that fans don't pay to see Cena, Orton, Wyatt's Shield, etc., of course they do. But DB is a big reason why people buy tickets to go see a live event. This has to be true or they wouldn't book him in bigger matches. And, if what you're stating is true, the same can be said for any other big superstar: "The WWE realizes that the number of fans who come to see anyone besides Bryan will always outweigh those fans who do show up to support Bryan every week." You can take that same sentence and throw Cena's name in there, Orton, Bootista, etc., and say well they're outweighed by all the other superstars. Dumb logic my friend.
You stated, "Therefore, the WWE will do their best to keep both sides happy, but they will ultimately do what is best for business, regardless of who the fan favorite may be at the time"
Yes, they will do what's best for business. Which is DB right now and going forward. They're not going to have him main event 2 matches at Mania when he's not best for business.
You said, "Here’s what I believe is going to happen at Wrestlemania 30: Bryan will defeat Triple H, giving his fans some hope headed into the main event, then their hopes and dreams will be shattered after Bryan goes on the lose the match to either Batista or Randy Orton. In the meantime, Bryan’s fans have a reason to back off the WWE, giving them a little room to breathe headed into the biggest event of the year. If they still decided to hijack shows, then they could possibly scare the company into putting the title around Bryan’s waist in April."
First, I don't think they're going to have Triple H lose just to have DB fail in the main event. That will cause fans to be even more dissatisfied with WWE and won't help with anything right now. Second, this will not give fans a reason to back off the WWE at all; in fact, it'll make them more pissed. They'll feel like well why did you ass this stipulation to the DB and Triple H just to have him, once again, ultimately fail? Makes no sense and we've seen enough of DB getting screwed. Odds are WWE fans will not hijack shows...if that was going to happen, it would've most likely happened in Chicago on Raw recently. WWE isn't fearful of fans hijacking shows at all, nor are they scared of fans. What's happening with WWE now is this: they're realizing their mistakes with Bootista, Orton, and their entire main event situation at Mania. Furthermore, they're also understanding that fans want to see DB headline this event as he's earned this spot and it's clearly what's best for business. WWE is finally realizing their mistakes and listening to the fans; in no way, shape, or form are they "afraid" of them.
You also said, "Therefore, I guess Bryan’s fans feel like they have won the battle, but the war is far from over. When it does end and the all of the smoke clears, those same fans may end up being highly disappointed."
It's not about winning a "battle." It's about giving credit where it's due and moving towards the future. DB is popular, fun, and exciting in every aspect. You don't have to like him in every way like I do, but you should respect his abilities. DB is what's best for business. Whether you like him or not, the guy is what's best for the company right now and they need to invest in him moving forward, not Bootista, Orton, and Cena: we've seen this for years already.
