WWE Discussion thread- Raw/SD/PPV - Page 2045

bjho852 · 01-31-2026, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

Not being tongue and cheek, but would you really feel better if his reign ends at Mania instead of EC? Because either way he's not leaving Wrestlemania as Champion.

If Drew must lose the belt, I'd rather him losing it at 'Mania than EC. That's just me though.

mtr · 01-31-2026, 06:20 PM

Some of you guys just really overthink this sometimes. They've brought up the "no rematch" clause multiple times so it doesn't make sense for Cody to face Drew at EC. A Triple Threat with Fatu makes the most sense since they all have beef with each other and it would get around the "no rematch" clause since it's not technically Cody vs Drew again.

packman80 · 01-31-2026, 06:20 PM

So who does Liv go against Jade or Steph? I am thinking Steph and Bel Air returns at EC wins and faces Jade.

Jaypers · 01-31-2026, 06:21 PM

Do we think it's a lock that Liv picks Stephanie? That's obviously the option that makes the most sense.

bjho852 · 01-31-2026, 06:23 PM

Pretty much Liv vs. Vaquer is the only way imo, with Liv losing the match as my guess.

Jaypers · 01-31-2026, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mtr

Some of you guys just really overthink this sometimes. They've brought up the "no rematch" clause multiple times so it doesn't make sense for Cody to face Drew at EC.

That applies to regularly booked matches. When it comes to the Rumble and EC, those have championship matches as the stip.

And with Drew eliminating Cody, this can't end now.

JustinVerlander07 · 01-31-2026, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mtr

Some of you guys just really overthink this sometimes. They've brought up the "no rematch" clause multiple times so it doesn't make sense for Cody to face Drew at EC. A Triple Threat with Fatu makes the most sense since they all have beef with each other and it would get around the "no rematch" clause since it's not technically Cody vs Drew again.

I'm not sure it's over thinking. Cody/Roman Survivor Series confrontation, happens again. Drew eliminates Cody from Rumble screwing him, I'm just connecting dots where it could go.

If It's Punk vs Roman the feud I'd imagine would be quite good. I think Punk's options outside of that is either Gunther/Breakker/Rollins. Feels like WWE may be holding off on Breakker now, Gunther has a ton of momentum so while I don't like it that is certainly an option.

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Originally Posted by bjho852

If Drew must lose the belt, I'd rather him losing it at 'Mania than EC. That's just me though.

Fair enough, and I like Drew, I've mentioned it in this thread before, I just don't think they have him in their plans.

mtr · 01-31-2026, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by packman80

God no nobdy wants to see Sami Zayn as champ.

He's definitely going to win a world title before he retires and it makes sense for it to be against Drew. I guess I could see Gunther winning EC and beating Drew and then maybe Sami wins KOTR and takes the title from Gunther at SS but I still think Gunther retries Brock and then gets back into the world title scene after that.

Cracktoast · 01-31-2026, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bjho852

Does the physique of that masked hoodie man look like Rollins? I can't tell.

Not even close plus Rollins is the master of the Curb Stomp that guy was too sloppy and stiff like he'd never done it before. That said kinda lame how they did Breakker, they could just have easily had him make it to the final 4 then have the mystery guy attack. I have a horrible feeling it was Pearce and we are ending up with Breakker vs. Pearce at some point and that's how Pearce is removed from tv.

packman80 · 01-31-2026, 06:27 PM

So now do you move to Gunther to Randy Orton at WM and trying to live up to the Career Killer name and end Randy's career? Not sure who else you can put against him that is top level talent at WM.

Cracktoast · 01-31-2026, 06:31 PM

I didn't bother with anything but the Mens Rumble match. That said I thought for the most part they good a job with the pacing of when guys came out. Feed Oba to start then slow it down a bit then here comes Lesnar. I liked how they had Lesnar/Oba interact just enough to tease but no real meaningful contact. Was shocked at the lackluster return of Chad Gable, I thought they would have made a much bigger deal. Also loved Heel Roman punking out Jey and eliminating Fatu. Hopefully this is one last mega heel run for Roman before he takes off after WM since his contract expires right after.

Overall I'd give the match a 8/10

packman80 · 01-31-2026, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cracktoast

I didn't bother with anything but the Mens Rumble match. That said I thought for the most part they good a job with the pacing of when guys came out. Feed Oba to start then slow it down a bit then here comes Lesnar. I liked how they had Lesnar/Oba interact just enough to tease but no real meaningful contact. Was shocked at the lackluster return of Chad Gable, I thought they would have made a much bigger deal. Also loved Heel Roman punking out Jey and eliminating Fatu. Hopefully this is one last mega heel run for Roman before he takes off after WM since his contract expires right after.

Overall I'd give the match a 8/10

I think we get one more Roman match next year WM the Saudi's will pay thru the nose to lineup Roman vs Rock.

Cracktoast · 01-31-2026, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by packman80

I think we get one more Roman match next year WM the Saudi's will pay thru the nose to lineup Roman vs Rock.

Perhaps but full time Roman will be done after WM this year then I suspect he will get the Undertaker treatment of just doing 1 off matches here and there.

Cracktoast · 01-31-2026, 06:40 PM

And can we go ahead and kill all the Montez Ford rumors now ?

Master Shake · 01-31-2026, 06:45 PM

I don't think it was Seth as the masked man. It would almost seem too obvious especially with Paul going "That's Seth! That's Seth!" I feel if it was Seth he would just unmask right then.

Master Shake · 01-31-2026, 06:48 PM

What if it was CM Punk as the masked man?

Master Shake · 01-31-2026, 06:52 PM

Elimination Chamber in Chicago. Surely CM Punk would have a match. Bron vs Punk for the title with Punk retaining because of Roman interference where he announces he wants Punk at Mania and it becomes Punk vs Reigns vs Breakker. 2 former Heyman guys and the current Heyman guy.

Jaypers · 01-31-2026, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Master Shake

What if it was CM Punk as the masked man?

Very interesting.

Cracktoast · 01-31-2026, 07:05 PM

Maybe the reveal ends up being Punk but the guy at The Rumble wasn't him. The build wasn't right and he didn't have any tattoos on his hands/knuckles.

packman80 · 01-31-2026, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Master Shake

What if it was CM Punk as the masked man?

Since he was never unmasked could have just been any extra guy in the back who has near the frame of Rollins.

Still think long angle will be Theory was a plant by Rollins and at some point screws the Vision and joins Seth. Then Seth adds one more guy to his group to go at Bron/Bronson/Paul

natbornkiller · 01-31-2026, 07:14 PM

its going to be roman vs who ever drew loses to by then

packman80 · 01-31-2026, 07:34 PM

Seeing that the Miz now is only behind Kane for the most Royal Rumble appearances. Though he only has two eliminations in his career despite being about 2 1/2 hours of in ring time in the rumble.

packman80 · 01-31-2026, 07:44 PM

So did people on social media lose it when LA Knight got tossed? I know they were dreaming he would win and get a title push.

mossoholic · 01-31-2026, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mtr

No Bianca. She must have the worst broken finger of all time.

Didn't they say she has nerve damage and it isn't healing? It's been so long she may not be able to wrestle again because of it.

mossoholic · 01-31-2026, 08:40 PM

As many have said the crowd and the look of the show were terrible. It for sure took away from the show. After SmackDown last night how they didn't have some plan to get more people in the building is mindboggling. At least shoot it differently so it's not so obvious.

Women's Rumble 2nd half was great.

If Cena had to lose, he should have lost how AJ lost. At least AJ didn't go out like a piece of trash. I think Gunther is very overrated but that was a great match. The putting the gloves back on and everything else after the match was amazing if AJ wrestles in TNA or hopefully AEW for the rest of the year. I've been really disillusioned with both companies lately but I would be willing to go and sit through AEW's garbage to see Styles vs Ospreay, Styles vs MJF, Styles vs Darby, and a few other ones. If Styles isn't going to wrestle again no idea why he wouldn't have left the gloves in the ring and why he filed for his trademarks recently.

Drew vs Sami was a snoozefest.

Men's Rumble sucked. No big surprises. Countless stupid stare downs. Lesnar eliminated early and during an entrance. Breakker eliminated in seconds. Im not a big Vision fan but they were made to look like jobbers. LA Knight actually looked real good for once and still was thrown out early. That was the worst Men's Rumble in awhile.

01-31-2026, 06:21 PM	#51104
Jaypers Bowman Scout Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL Posts: 51,939 cardboardconglomerate	Do we think it's a lock that Liv picks Stephanie? That's obviously the option that makes the most sense. __________________ Impervious to baiting.

01-31-2026, 06:23 PM	#51105
bjho852 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4,318	Pretty much Liv vs. Vaquer is the only way imo, with Liv losing the match as my guess. __________________ Instagram (IG): bjho852

01-31-2026, 07:14 PM	#51121
natbornkiller Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bkNY Posts: 22,829	its going to be roman vs who ever drew loses to by then __________________ HAH HAH I STILL HAS THE RIGHT TO EDIT THIS !:eatit:

01-31-2026, 08:40 PM	#51125
mossoholic Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 6,653	As many have said the crowd and the look of the show were terrible. It for sure took away from the show. After SmackDown last night how they didn't have some plan to get more people in the building is mindboggling. At least shoot it differently so it's not so obvious. Women's Rumble 2nd half was great. If Cena had to lose, he should have lost how AJ lost. At least AJ didn't go out like a piece of trash. I think Gunther is very overrated but that was a great match. The putting the gloves back on and everything else after the match was amazing if AJ wrestles in TNA or hopefully AEW for the rest of the year. I've been really disillusioned with both companies lately but I would be willing to go and sit through AEW's garbage to see Styles vs Ospreay, Styles vs MJF, Styles vs Darby, and a few other ones. If Styles isn't going to wrestle again no idea why he wouldn't have left the gloves in the ring and why he filed for his trademarks recently. Drew vs Sami was a snoozefest. Men's Rumble sucked. No big surprises. Countless stupid stare downs. Lesnar eliminated early and during an entrance. Breakker eliminated in seconds. Im not a big Vision fan but they were made to look like jobbers. LA Knight actually looked real good for once and still was thrown out early. That was the worst Men's Rumble in awhile. Last edited by mossoholic; 01-31-2026 at 08:44 PM. Reason: edit

01-31-2026, 06:20 PM	#51102
mtr Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Posts: 361	Some of you guys just really overthink this sometimes. They've brought up the "no rematch" clause multiple times so it doesn't make sense for Cody to face Drew at EC. A Triple Threat with Fatu makes the most sense since they all have beef with each other and it would get around the "no rematch" clause since it's not technically Cody vs Drew again.

01-31-2026, 06:20 PM	#51103
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 17,411	So who does Liv go against Jade or Steph? I am thinking Steph and Bel Air returns at EC wins and faces Jade.

01-31-2026, 06:27 PM	#51110
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 17,411	So now do you move to Gunther to Randy Orton at WM and trying to live up to the Career Killer name and end Randy's career? Not sure who else you can put against him that is top level talent at WM.

01-31-2026, 06:31 PM	#51111
Cracktoast Member Join Date: May 2024 Posts: 2,083	I didn't bother with anything but the Mens Rumble match. That said I thought for the most part they good a job with the pacing of when guys came out. Feed Oba to start then slow it down a bit then here comes Lesnar. I liked how they had Lesnar/Oba interact just enough to tease but no real meaningful contact. Was shocked at the lackluster return of Chad Gable, I thought they would have made a much bigger deal. Also loved Heel Roman punking out Jey and eliminating Fatu. Hopefully this is one last mega heel run for Roman before he takes off after WM since his contract expires right after. Overall I'd give the match a 8/10

01-31-2026, 06:40 PM	#51114
Cracktoast Member Join Date: May 2024 Posts: 2,083	And can we go ahead and kill all the Montez Ford rumors now ?

01-31-2026, 06:45 PM	#51115
Master Shake Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,121 mastershaketoyou	I don't think it was Seth as the masked man. It would almost seem too obvious especially with Paul going "That's Seth! That's Seth!" I feel if it was Seth he would just unmask right then.

01-31-2026, 06:48 PM	#51116
Master Shake Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,121 mastershaketoyou	What if it was CM Punk as the masked man?

01-31-2026, 06:52 PM	#51117
Master Shake Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,121 mastershaketoyou	Elimination Chamber in Chicago. Surely CM Punk would have a match. Bron vs Punk for the title with Punk retaining because of Roman interference where he announces he wants Punk at Mania and it becomes Punk vs Reigns vs Breakker. 2 former Heyman guys and the current Heyman guy.

01-31-2026, 07:05 PM	#51119
Cracktoast Member Join Date: May 2024 Posts: 2,083	Maybe the reveal ends up being Punk but the guy at The Rumble wasn't him. The build wasn't right and he didn't have any tattoos on his hands/knuckles.

01-31-2026, 07:34 PM	#51122
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 17,411	Seeing that the Miz now is only behind Kane for the most Royal Rumble appearances. Though he only has two eliminations in his career despite being about 2 1/2 hours of in ring time in the rumble.

01-31-2026, 07:44 PM	#51123
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 17,411	So did people on social media lose it when LA Knight got tossed? I know they were dreaming he would win and get a title push.