WrestleMania Wrestlemania ending

[Redboy123@]

The last few Wrestlemania have resulted in Roman Reigns winning the main event. This year looks to be no different. It seems inevitable that Roman will be closing the show as Universal Champion. Roman winning clean holding up the title is by far the most predictable and boring ending they could possibly do.

How would you spice it up a bit? For example, would you have Heyman turn on Brock and join Roman? Or maybe, The Rock comes out to celebrate with Roman but Roman beats him down and turns heel? Or even better, a tag team of Ellsworth and Heidenrich challenge Roman to a dance off? Literally anything other than the ending we had at Mania 32.

Now I know this is a thread about Roman Reigns, but it's more about how to deal with the inevitable, instead of about how the inevitable shouldn't happen in the first place. It more about pitching a better alternative ending, without completely changing it and making it unrealistic.

 

[Solidus1]

I like the Heyman turning idea. We need heel Reigns to piss everyone off.

 

[Redboy123@]

I like the Heyman turning idea. We need heel Reigns to piss everyone off.

Any scenario where Roman turns heel is an attractive idea.

 

[Rosie]

I mean, the idea of Paul Heyman turning on Brock Lesnar and siding with the Big Dog can help as Roman's promos are hit and miss, so Paul can take the burden with him allowing Roman to jump in when needed and taking over for him whenever he needs to take a break. Plus, hyping him up as "one of the greats" during his WM 31 build up did draw heat and the fan's reaction to him being "shoved down their throats."

But most likely it'll end with a hand wank, an "OOOOH AAAAAAH," spear and him having more Wrestlemania Main Events in a row than anyone else in history.

Personally, I think either having Undertaker's last match end (if he is finally retiring for real) or the WWE Championship match ending would be the stronger option. Since one is giving a legend a final send-off for the second time, or the other is putting Smackdown on a level even with Raw, letting the Rumble winner main event along with the more historic title and having the spotlight be on someone else to end the show while still giving the Big Dog his win in a high-profile match.

 

[SWL]

I thought about that too tbh and I even saw someone who had the idea of having Brock actually go over at Mania, let Reigns have a last chance the Raw afterwards and that would be where Heyman could turn on Lesnar and help Reigns win. Problem with that would be that Brock would leave the company without putting anyone over in the process. So, I know I brought it up myself, but that would be out of the picture regardless. It's very obvious and also the right thing to have Reigns go over clean at Mania. I'd love to see him finally turn heel because then people aren't gonna be as satisfied by hating this man as they are now and WWE would turn him right back to being a babyface anyways. Like they did with Charlotte for example.

The thing with Heyman is that his contract is up when Brock's is, so if they're willing to renew his contract to manage Reigns, I'd be all for it. I think a guy like Heyman thrives way more off of actual heat instead of putting him together with people that are doing well in the first place. Now, Mania is usually not as much of a story plot device but more so the ending of a chapter. So if it was up to me, I'd keep it subtle and not too extra. Maybe have Lesnar walk out by shaking Reigns' hand, have Heyman stand next to them and look at Reigns with a smile or something, which would eventually set them up to join forces on the Raw after Mania

 

[Redboy123@]

I have three scenarios in my mind. I don't think any of them are that good tho.

- Heyman turns on Brock and aligns with Roman. This would have to be the end of Brock in WWE (for now) tho. I don't know how they could go about this because Roman using Heyman and cheating to win would be a piss take. Maybe that's a good thing tho, as it would make fans even more pissed. The problem is we have been building for this match for years now, and it's going to have a dusty finish. For me, this match HAS to be a clean finish. The whole point of this match is to find the definitive winner, in which we did not get because of Rollins cash in. Maybe Roman wins clean but then shakes hands with Heyman afterwards. That doesn't make any sense as if Roman can beat Brock clean, why does he need Heyman? I suppose they could make it work tho.

- Roman defeats Brock clean with a spear and celebrates holding up the title with confetti, fireworks and other shit. The Rock comes out to celebrate with his cousin. Now I have two ideas:

Roman savagely destroys The Rock for stealing his spotlight. That would make Roman a massive heel.

The Rock rock bottoms Reigns. I don't know why. It may make people happy, but to me, that is a terrible idea. I still can't get over Rock ruining Wrestlemania 27. This would set up Rock v Roman at mania next year tho.

- Roman defeats Brock clean with a spear and celebrates holding up the title with confetti. SAMOA JOE outta nowhere jumps out of the sea of confetti and chokes Roman out. Joe then holds up the Universal title over the broken Dead Tree Stump (is that what Grievous calls him?). Meanwhile, Heyman is watching from outside the ring. Joe leaves the ring and squares up to Heyman and offers his hand (it's very important that Joe is the one who instigates the handshake). Wrestlemania ends with Joe ruining Romans celebration and becoming the latest Paul Heyman guy.

The Samoa Joe scenario is my favourite. I can't think of many disadvantages of it happening. The other two are a bit shit.

 

[Redboy123@]

Maybe have Lesnar walk out by shaking Reigns' hand just to have Heyman stand next to them and look at Reigns with a smile or something, which would eventually set them up to join forces on the Raw after Mania

Brock shaking Romans hand is simple but effective. It would be a really cool way of ending Brocks career in WWE.

 

[SWL]

Roman defeats Brock clean with a spear and celebrates holding up the title with confetti. SAMOA JOE outta nowhere jumps out of the sea of confetti and chokes Roman out. Joe then holds up the Universal title over the broken Dead Tree Stump (is that what Grievous calls him?). Meanwhile, Heyman is watching from outside the ring. Joe leaves the ring and squares up to Heyman and offers his hand (it's very important that Joe is the one who instigates the handshake). Wrestlemania ends with Joe ruining Romans celebration and becoming the latest Paul Heyman guy.

this sounds more like a Raw ending to me, which ties in better with what I said about giving subtle hints at the ending of Mania but then going full in the night after with either Heyman joining Joe or Reigns. I don't think we need random run ins at the ending of Mania.. it's just very untraditional and could only work if your name is either The Rock or some other person of the same star power

 

[Redboy123@]

I don't think we need random run ins at the ending of Mania.. it's just very untraditional and could only work if your name is either The Rock or some other person of the same star power

Yeah, I get what you mean. But I don't think Joe is a random run in at all. Joe knows he can beat Roman clean and said that he will beat him up in the future. I heard people say that Joe should be Braun's partner but for me, that would make zero sense and will ruin Joe's character. This, on the other hand, fits Joe's character like a glove. Joe is all about going out and getting what he wants, we have seen that in the past. Sure Joe may not be a superstar but this will make him a star. I may be wrong but Joe and Heyman shaking hands with Roman passed out in a confetti of all his hard work is a great way to end a ppv.

tbf they can easily just do this at the Raw after Mania.

 

[SWL]

Yeah, I get what you mean. But I don't think Joe is a random run in at all. Joe knows he can beat Roman clean and said that he will beat up in the future. I heard people say that Joe should be Braun's partner but for me, that would make zero sense and will ruin Joe's character. This, on the other hand, fits Joe's character like a glove. Joe is all about going out and getting what he wants, we have seen that in the past. Sure Joe may not be a superstar but this will make him a star. I may be wrong but Joe and Heyman shaking hands with Roman passed out in a confetti of all his hard work is a great way to end a ppv.

tbf they can easily just do this at the Raw after Mania.

tbr I would call Joe a random run in. Without insulting Joe's talent or potential of being a huge star one day but there are around 75k people in there and Joe hasn't had his big break through moment, nor has he ever even been on a stage this big yet (also looks like he won't be for this year either), so he's not as exposed to as many people as we might think he is. Saying that it would make him a star is kinda iffy given that there's still a possibility of him not getting as much of a big reaction as a Rock or Taker would get after straight up 7 hours of wrestling, you know lol. And not getting a big reaction when the biggest spotlight available is on you, could do the opposite of making him a star.
I mean, generally speaking, feuds or angles usually don't start at Mania and especially not in the final segment. So in my opinion, Mania's like December 31st and the Raw after is January 1st, on one day you reflect on what happened over the past year and on the other you focus on new goals and resolutions. And that's also why the Raw after Mania always has so much potential behind it

 

[Redboy123@]

So in my opinion Mania's like December 31st and the Raw after is January 1st, on one day you reflect on what happened over the past year and on the other you focus on new goals and resolutions. And that's also why the Raw after Mania always has so much potential behind it

Fair enough. I'm the sort of guy to tear up the rulebook and do some innovative shit tho.

You are saying that Joe is a random run in, not because of it not making storyline sense but because he isn't a big enough star? that's fair. I just think that if you give Joe the opportunity he will smash it out the park. Joe is probably the best in WWE at making stuff look real and doing off mic in ring segments.

You are right, you can easily do this on RAW the night after. I do think that it will make the feud hotter and the story so much greater, if it was at mania

ps. thinking about it, Joe's year long story will be wrapped up pretty well if he ended Mania illegitimately holding up the Universal title. This isn't a new story, its a continuation of a story. Its kinda simular to the ending of Mania 31

 

[Grievous 3D]

The last few Wrestlemania have resulted in Roman Reigns winning the main event. This year looks to be no different. It seems inevitable that Roman will be closing the show as Universal Champion. Roman winning clean holding up the title is by far the most predictable and boring ending they could possibly do.

Yep...Predictable & Boring...Pass!

No wait...I lie...I will have a look at the
post match celebration to see the crowd
reaction & how loud they are booing.

How would you spice it up a bit?

Styles vs. Nakamura goes on last...

the broken Dead Tree Stump (is that what Grievous calls him?)

Dead Tree Stump, Plank of Wood, Boring Action Figure...all of those work...

Joe is most likely to attack the Plank of Wood the night after on RAW.

Would Lashley showing up help?

 

[The Sheik]

I honestly don't think Roman and Brock will go on last.. It sounds ridiculous since he main-evented the last 3 WresteMania and Vince has his head so far up Roman's ass for some reason..

I'm not a big fan of Styles vs. Nakamura mainly because of Nakamura, but just put it on last.. It will satisfy most of the fans in attendance.. Roman doesn't need to headline every WrestleMania for the next 15 years.. WWE can be so stubborn.

 

[Redboy123@]

Would Lashley showing up help?

Yeah. Well, anything is better than Roman winning the title and nothing else.

 

[edge4ever]

If Heyman betrays Brock so Roman can pickup the win.... that would literally be the best ending to a Mania ever....Could you imagine the fucking heat? Dear God it would be gold. It will never EVER happen, but that would be the pinnacle of everything I’d like to see in Mania: unpredictably, surprise, and creatitivity.

I’m all for the idea, but I think we all know that this will never happen. Then again, we all kind of said the same thing around Mania 31 when Roman first fought Brock at mania, and then Seth did cash in and in fact win.... so, I suppose it’s a possibility, but again, I highly doubt it.