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Post by Patriot174 on Jan 11, 2015 18:29:58 GMT -5
Punishment From The Authority?
January 12, 2015
We’re just two weeks away from the Royal Rumble event, and emotions are running at an all-time high in the WWE locker room. After The Authority unceremoniously fired Dolph Ziggler, Ryback and Erick Rowan last week on Raw, the entire roster is seemingly in a constant state of unease — many fearing for their jobs. Will other Superstars, including Authority enemies Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns, face severe consequences for their defiance this week? What awaits as WWE’s flagship show emanates live from New Orleans, the site of WrestleMania 30? WWE.com has some ideas.
1. Who will be punished by The Authority?
On SmackDown, Roman Reigns was faced with a difficult decision: Either he face Seth Rollins and Big Show in a Handicap Match, or find a partner knowing that whichever willing ally he chose could face repercussions from The Authority.
That ally would be revealed as Dean Ambrose, Reigns’ former Shield compatriot who helped the powerhouse defeat Mr. Money in the Bank and the giant in the evening’s main event. Indeed, The Lunatic Fringe isn’t afraid of danger — just watch one of his matches against Bray Wyatt if you need proof — but his prior precarious entanglements could very well pale in comparison to what awaits this week. Will The Authority seek vengeance against Ambrose? Also, will Reigns’ continued opposition to Triple H and Stephanie McMahon affect his momentum headed into the Royal Rumble Match?
2. Which Superstars will join the Royal Rumble Match?
A number of Superstars have already announced their participation in the 2015 Royal Rumble Match, including Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan, United States Champion Rusev, Bray Wyatt and Intercontinental Champion Bad News Barrett. Among them could very well be the winner of this year’s over-the-top-rope extravaganza, but the man who will ultimately outlast 29 other Superstars may yet be revealed.
With the opportunity to battle for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 31 at stake, the Royal Rumble Match on Jan. 25 marks the supreme opportunity for a Superstar to rise above their peers and earn a spotlight on The Grandest Stage of Them All. Who will join this anticipated bout? Perhaps more names will be announced this week.
3. Will distractions hurt John Cena’s chances to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion?
Not only did Seth Rollins force John Cena to bring The Authority back into power on the final Raw of 2014, but the very next week, three members of the Cenation leader’s Survivor Series team — Dolph Ziggler, Ryback and Erick Rowan — were handed their walking papers for openly defying The Authority and helping Cena (temporarily) remove them from power. Although Cena can hardly be blamed for the cruel machinations of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, the guilt resting on the 15-time World Champion’s shoulders must be unbearable. Yet, despite what’s going through Cena’s mind these days, he must now battle both Seth Rollins and Brock Lesnar for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in two weeks at the Royal Rumble event.
Will Cena’s recent frustrations be a help or a hindrance as he prepares to not only clash with The Beast Incarnate, but the calculating self-professed “future” of WWE? Moreover, will Cena face even more obstacles from The Authority this week?
4. Is Nikki Bella’s Divas Title reign in jeopardy?
At Survivor Series, The Bella Twins were united once again, an alliance made all too apparent when Brie Bella planted a kiss on AJ Lee to distract the titleholder and allow Nikki to capture the Divas Championship. Since that night, Brie has helped her sinister sis cling to the butterfly-emblazoned prize, even as Natalya has remained hot on her heels.
The Bellas’ notorious two-on-one tactics were countered last Monday night, when Natalya found a new ally in Paige, the raven-haired rebel that’s got the entire WWE Universe talking after her “Total Divas” debut. The Diva of Tomorrow helped Natalya pick up a victory over Nikki Monday night, and Paige went on to best the champion the following night on WWE Main Event, exclusively on WWE Network. After facing defeat twice in one week thanks to her “Total Divas” nemeses, are Nikki Bella’s days as Divas Champion numbered?
5. Is this the era of “Bad News”?
He’s only been back in action for two weeks, but 2015 has been remarkably kind to Bad News Barrett. Just seven days after returning from injury, Barrett — thanks in no small part to The Authority — defeated Dolph Ziggler to become Intercontinental Champion an impressive fifth time. The brawler followed up his championship victory by announcing that he will be part of the Royal Rumble Match on Jan. 25, a bout that could catapult Barrett to the main event of this year’s WrestleMania.
After facing a minor setback in the form of a loss to Sin Cara on SmackDown, Barrett’s post-match mauling of the masked Superstar proved that the Brit is incredibly dangerous even in defeat. How will Barrett prove his dominance this week?
Tune in to Raw at 8/7 CT on USA Network, and be sure to tune in to Raw Pre-Show at 7:30 ET, only on WWE Network.- WWE.com |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2015 18:45:04 GMT -5
Is it Monday already? I haven't slept for 30+ hours so maybe it is. Anyways,  Expect to see a lot of depressed Bart gifs and pictures if the rumor I heard about Ambrose is true. |
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Post by Planktung on Jan 11, 2015 18:50:43 GMT -5
Is it Monday already? I haven't slept for 30+ hours so maybe it is. Anyways, Expect to see a lot of depressed Bart gifs and pictures if the rumor I heard about Ambrose is true. My face if those rumors are true.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2015 23:54:29 GMT -5
Cena sucks.
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Post by Jonathan Karate on Jan 12, 2015 2:02:37 GMT -5
Is it Monday already? I haven't slept for 30+ hours so maybe it is. Anyways, Expect to see a lot of depressed Bart gifs and pictures if the rumor I heard about Ambrose is true. My face if those rumors are true. What rumors? |
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Post by TheSystem 1.5 on Jan 12, 2015 2:03:26 GMT -5
My face if those rumors are true. What rumors? Heel turn |
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Post by Jonathan Karate on Jan 12, 2015 2:07:16 GMT -5
Could get him in the Mania main event if they wanna do a Shield three way... |
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Post by punksnotdead on Jan 12, 2015 10:04:12 GMT -5
Could get him in the Mania main event if they wanna do a Shield three way... Meh, I kind of see him being a crazy lunatic babyface as an easier way to pursue the Mania main event if that were going to happen. Rollins would be champion, Reigns wins the Rumble and Ambrose still has unsettled business with Rollins. Any kind of heel turn would seemingly be more designed to pair him up with someone for Mania, maybe Orton? Could be any number of guys but I don't see it elevating him before Mania. It's only a bad idea short term for him though. Ambrose as heel in general is going to be solid gold. I just see it as a way to move lateral with him, versus forward. I think that's why people don't like the idea, because it seemingly moves him further away from the main event. Rollins is holding that spot right now, and Reigns has the babyface slot, so Ambrose is kind of odd man out either way. I'm not saying that's fair but that's just the current landscape. I think he's the favorite, by a mile, to be MITB holder this year. So I think he'll be just fine. Which could lineup perfectly if Reigns is champion by that time. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2015 13:19:10 GMT -5
here is how Raw is going down.
30 minute authorty . opening promo of the same stuff
leading to Reigns, Cena and Ambrose vs Rollins, Kane and Big Show
plugin Total Divas
tag team match
The Bellas vs Paige AND nattie
over in 3 min 50 sec, Brie will tap.
New Day vs kidd rose Cesaro
Dust Bros vs Miz and MizDow
Dean Ambrose will arrive hour 2,
something strange happens.
Sin Cara rematch vs Barrett
point less filler
commercial
Reigns, Cena and Ambrose vs Rollins, Kane and Big Show
Ending with Reigns getting curb stomped because RR is soon. Brock beats up Cena and Ambrose is Big Showed.
with the segment of the night being placed during half time of the football game.
if they really through with the rumored Ambrose heel turn. Then is will just prove they don't want anyone other than Roman Regins. To be the next big face.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Jan 12, 2015 13:26:27 GMT -5
You just gave nearly four minutes to a Divas match on Raw.
Wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2015 13:44:42 GMT -5
You just gave nearly four minutes to a Divas match on Raw. Wrong. nobody is going to watch raw tonight. so this will most likely be the one show were the divas get time. |
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Post by E N I G M A on Jan 12, 2015 14:09:18 GMT -5
besides the 4min Diva match you pretty much nailed it I guess haha
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Post by xavion2004 on Jan 12, 2015 15:37:51 GMT -5
None of the articles I've read today indicate that creative is seriously considering turning Ambrose anytime soon. The source of the rumor seems to be nothing more than backstage chatter as to reasons why Ambrose might have been booked to lose cleanly in his ambulance match with Wyatt.
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Post by J12 on Jan 12, 2015 16:14:23 GMT -5
I fully expect them to phone it in tonight. BCS National Championship should steal a lot of eyes, myself included.
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Post by KeBen Owens on Jan 12, 2015 16:19:36 GMT -5
Just letting everyone know that doesn't banter that me and Ashley's dog, known through you guys as "Sensual Seth Doggins" died last night.  Let's make this thread extra good tonight. I could use the pick me up. |
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Post by Sleazyness on Jan 12, 2015 16:21:22 GMT -5
Official Macho Monday Night Raw Thread.
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Post by JC Motors on Jan 12, 2015 17:09:40 GMT -5
Let's do this
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Post by Chief on Jan 12, 2015 17:23:56 GMT -5
Daniel Bryan and Brock Lesnar appearing? Excited for RAW tonight.
I wanna see Lesnar kill a dude. Or two
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Jan 12, 2015 17:25:01 GMT -5
I can't watch live since my girlfriend is an Ohio State fan and will be watching the National Title game.
Blah.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2015 17:56:58 GMT -5
I can't watch live since my girlfriend is an Ohio State fan and will be watching the National Title game. Blah. Tell her that football sucks and you're the man of the house and what you say goes. You'll have to sleep on the couch, but it'll be worth it. |
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