2014 Pro Wrestling Thread

THere's also the U.S. title that Ambrose has, which he hasn't defended in I don't know how long.

 

Here's a reason why I think the US title will go away soon (besides the teasing article from a few weeks ago on The E's website): it is the only title to not see a recent redesign. Well, except for the World Heavyweight Championship, and I expect that will disappear at some point.

The US title hasn't changed since it was re-introduced in 2002 or 2003.

Intercontinental went to a white strap and square plates. Divas replaced Women's. Tag Team are copper pennies. WWE is now a giant championship ring. US ... nothing. Well, there was that awful spinner belt of Cena's, but a lot of us won't acknowledge that ever happening. Hideous.

 

Definitely going to have to go with the WWE Network streaming bit. I wonder if it'll be available on PSN Network as well?

 

Playstation was one of the many streaming options they noted at the press conference. Not sure on the exact details, but I would assume it would be the same as it will be for XBox.

 

If it's a major Pay Per View within 300 miles of my house, I simply buy a cheap seat and it winds up costing less than the actual Pay Per View.

Aside from that? I think I will be buying WWE Network.

I think Vince is right on the money with this. I streamed Sunday Ticket this year for the first time and absolutely loved it. It was an add-on with the $100 version of Madden 25.

 

And that's surprising, given that we've had several WWE designs (Miz, Rated R, spinner, non-spinner and today's version) in that same span.

I wish they'd bring back WCW's U.S. belt, like they brought back the old-school IC title. That one was sweet.

 

Ryback tweets he was "just released" earlier today, the IWC loses its collective shit thinking he's been released by the E.

That might not be the case. And if so: well done, sir. Well fucking done.

 

I only watch the Rumble, 'Mania and Money in the Bank each year. I'll get my money's worth with a year of the Network versus paying for all three of those. Plus, I like the idea of getting to watch all the old PPVs when I'm bored. That I can stream through a PS4 on my TV seals the deal. No brainer to me.

 

I guess Ryback is so desperate to get a push that he's trying to create a character through social media. But that only gets you but so far, right, Zack?

I doubt they'd give up on him unless he did something really bad to embarrass the company. They waited his severe leg injury out and gave him a big push when he finally returned. Though I suppose "give guys concussions" would be a red flag in 2014.

 

Ryder did get a title reign out of it. That's more than Ryback can say to date.

 

A secondary title reign is like a working suspension. At best, they forget about the belt. At worst, they have you jobbing to anything with a pulse until you lose it, thus turning your fortunes around.

 

I'm fine with Ryback trying to generate a reaction via Twitter.

But he's such a horrible writer that I don't even really understand what he's trying to say.