Wyatt's cryptic promo to....?

[The GOAT]

How about it ends in a "no contest". No real/clear winner, but both guys beat the living fuck out of one another

Might be cool for Wyatt to say that Taker technically couldn't beat him at Wrestlemania while also avoiding Taker actually losing twice in a row booking wise, but otherwise a no contest would be a hell of a lame finish in this case. 21-1-1? Meh.

 

[Trip in the Head]

Might be cool for Wyatt to say that Taker technically couldn't beat him at Wrestlemania while also avoiding Taker actually losing twice in a row booking wise, but otherwise a no contest would be a hell of a lame finish in this case. 21-1-1? Meh.

Oh I agree, I was just trying to think of scenarios where the Undertaker didn't actually "lose". Personally, I don't see why he should win. He's never around other than during WM season so it would be good for him to put a more regularly featured superstar over IMO. But I could understand how some might not like Taker getting another mark in the L column. We'll see I guess.

 

[The GOAT]

Oh I agree, I was just trying to think of scenarios where the Undertaker didn't actually "lose". Personally, I don't see why he should win. He's never around other than during WM season so it would be good for him to put a more regularly featured superstar over IMO. But I could understand how some might not like Taker getting another mark in the L column. We'll see I guess.

I still hope Taker decides to sit it out this year. I think it gives more weight to the Streak being dead if he actually misses Wrestlemania for the first time in fifteen years (and also the first time since the Streak started being a big deal.) The fans would be a lot more excited to see him again if he waits till next year to return for when he faces Sting at Wrestlemania 32 (not that I'm excited for that match either, but it seems almost inevitable at this point.)

However, the reason WWE wants to use him isn't just because of believing he may still draw (although an argument could be made that the Streak has been more of a draw than Taker himself in past years), but because they have him on a 1 million dollar a year guaranteed contract and figure they may as well try to get whatever they can out of him to justify the money.

 

[Trip in the Head]

I still hope Taker decides to sit it out this year. I think it gives more weight to the Streak being dead if he actually misses Wrestlemania for the first time in fifteen years (and also the first time since the Streak started being a big deal.) The fans would be a lot more excited to see him again if he waits till next year to return for when he faces Sting at Wrestlemania 32 (not that I'm excited for that match either, but it seems almost inevitable at this point.)

However, the reason WWE wants to use him isn't just because of believing he may still draw (although an argument could be made that the Streak has been more of a draw than Taker himself in past years), but because they have him on a 1 million dollar a year guaranteed contract and figure they may as well try to get whatever they can out of him to justify the money.

Shit if I was paying him that much I would want him to show up a few times a year at least. :

 

[The GOAT]

Shit if I was paying him that much I would want him to show up a few times a year at least. :

You can bet they would if he wasn't so banged up. He did work a couple of matches on TV in 2013 (with The Shield and a singles match with Dean Ambrose) and there were rumors of Taker and Kane vs The Shield at Summerslam, but unfortunately, the latter fell through. And hell, Taker hurt himself even just doing those matches.

 

[edge4ever]

:

how dare you....

 

[edge4ever]

I still hope Taker decides to sit it out this year. I think it gives more weight to the Streak being dead if he actually misses Wrestlemania for the first time in fifteen years (and also the first time since the Streak started being a big deal.) The fans would be a lot more excited to see him again if he waits till next year to return for when he faces Sting at Wrestlemania 32 (not that I'm excited for that match either, but it seems almost inevitable at this point.)

However, the reason WWE wants to use him isn't just because of believing he may still draw (although an argument could be made that the Streak has been more of a draw than Taker himself in past years), but because they have him on a 1 million dollar a year guaranteed contract and figure they may as well try to get whatever they can out of him to justify the money.

I agree with everything you stated, except for the draw part. They're totally using him as a draw. They've done it every year. Taker and the Streak are one in the same....can't have one without the other.

They will continue to sign Taker, as long as he's healthy enough and wants to compete, simply because he is a draw. When fans see the poster for Mania this year and one of the matches is Bray and Taker....it'll draw just because it's Taker. Can he redeem his loss....does he still "got it"......can you revive The Streak. It'll be big every year until he can't do it anymore.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

From WWE's point of view, yes. Since he has no prior history with Undertaker, since he didn't come out and refer to Undertaker by name, and since the commentators pretended like they had no clue what Wyatt was on about, that's pretty much the definition of subtle, even if it's obvious to some of us (the fact we know this match has been rumored for some time helps.) A lot of the casuals might believe they've actually seen the last of Undertaker now that his Streak is dead.

Just because some people watching the show are brain dead doesn't make it any more subtle.

 

[Prince Bálor]

how dare you....

Sorreh, bro.

 

[RedDwarfTechy]

I think Taker has one more match in him, and I would be annoyed if it was the whole sting v taker thing which accomplishes nothing. But if Taker go up against wyatt, wyatt beats the living hell out of him but Taker wins and pays respect to wyatt, it could be a cool ending, could being the keyword.

 

[edge4ever]

I think Taker has one more match in him, and I would be annoyed if it was the whole sting v taker thing which accomplishes nothing. But if Taker go up against wyatt, wyatt beats the living hell out of him but Taker wins and pays respect to wyatt, it could be a cool ending, could being the keyword.

Would be sweet. But idk about paying respects. Wyatt is the dominant heel in the WWE. Not a good idea.