caley Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I hate to be the wet blanket/cold water-thrower/negative neddy but rumors about Sting and Cena heel turns sound to me like things WWE would "leak" out to various sites in order to build up interest in a PPV that a lot of fans seemed to be disinterested in. I'm not saying one or both won't happen but I'm saying I would temper my expectations in case neither one does. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Workin' the marks in the modern era. It's pretty smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nature Boy Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Of all times that they could've turned Cena heel why now? There have been a metric fuckton of times when they had actually built to it and never actually did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Harms Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I don't see any point in leaking fake news about comebacks/heel turns to swerve the smarks when it won't mean a single extra dollar because it's all free this month (except for us in the UK). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StretchMediatedHypertrophy Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Too late for Sting to be the special guest referee? I tend to think they should hold-off on reintroducing Reigns, at least until tomorrow. If Orton and Sting are already involved, then that feels like enough. They've done well to build up the main event, but there's not a lot else on the card to get excited about. The 4-way tag match could be good if it's an elimination match, but it probably won't be - it will most likely be solid but little else. Bookies have Miz/MizDow going over, but I'm not convinced they'll go there as that act is already over whilst Gold&Stardust kinda need the belts. Divas Title match is interesting, Nikki and A.J. are probably capable of a good match and might get the time to do it - but can A.J. be bothered? Signs point to no. Team Paige vs Team Fox will probably be pretty quick and yadda yadda yadda, Emma on a big show is pretty funny though. Team Fox will go over That leaves Wyatt vs Ambrose - interesting place on the card as the only male singles match, but they're obviously not going to go full-blast . Wyatt probably needs to go over here somehow, in a way that doesn't hurt Ambrose too much but doesn't involve interference. I'm also of the opinion that the Cena Heel Turn makes no actual sense right now, at least in terms of the Rollins push. So predictions are: Fandango, DustBros, Nikki, Wyatt, Team Fox, Team Cena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool arrow Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I don't see any point in leaking fake news about comebacks/heel turns to swerve the smarks when it won't mean a single extra dollar because it's all free this month (except for us in the UK). Plus at this point a swerve would piss off a whole lot of fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Because there will be incentive to renew/not cancel the network with whatever bombshell they may or may not drop. That's not hard to see. A swerve to piss off wrestling fans. What a novelty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool arrow Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Yes, yes, I know. But it really should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdangerously Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Ya'll know that Cena heel turn tweet was just speculation, right? He even says so in a later tweet. Until we get some word on the street or rumblings, it' s nothing to get worked up about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Yeah, I don't think it's on the table but it's a fun idea nonetheless. The other stuff will likely play a part in the Authority going bye bye. Didn't somebody post that Stephanie was pregnant earlier this month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 remember when AJ was pregnant and then she wasn't? good times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 My heard hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skelemania Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Sting, Orton, Reigns & heel Cena, all for free!!! Yeah, not really buying it all either. I figure it's just people stirring up shit to get people talking so there's more last minute anticipation & social media rumblings before the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehabilitated Rick Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 This reminds me of the March Raw show when Dave was given ''accurate'' news that Punk was scheduled to appear. Jericho is stirring up shit on Twitter as usual about the subject. Yanno what made Taker losing the streak so special is we didn't know it was coming. Sting showing up would be awesome but I can't help but feel apathetic about it. Spoilers blow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoKnowsWrestling Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I think they will try a bunch of surprises to get people to sign up and tune in throughout the night. Older fans may jump on to see Sting specifically and then stick around an pay for a few months. Especially those with disposable income who are casual or not watching at all now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool arrow Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 This reminds me of the March Raw show when Dave was given ''accurate'' news that Punk was scheduled to appear. Except that Meltzer was careful to say he was told Punk was going to be in Chicago. This time Dave is unequivocally saying that The Plan is for Sting to show up tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofuture Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 New rumor: 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tromatagon Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 That is a thing of beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Watching the Pillman Documentary and clips on youtube of his WWF run makes me wonder if he wouldve gotten to the same level or close behind the level Austin got too if his ankle atleast recovered to level of him being able to work at a normal level. I do kinda see him leaving with Bret after Montreal because Bischoff said they talked about him coming back anyways before he died. I just see Pillman as a guy that would continued to do things to stay relevant so im sure he would've had many more tricks up his sleeve but you know he really wanted to be active in the ring. That Pillman Documentary is my favorite on record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dre013 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Watching the Pillman Documentary and clips on youtube of his WWF run makes me wonder if he wouldve gotten to the same level or close behind the level Austin got too if his ankle atleast recovered to level of him being able to work at a normal level. I do kinda see him leaving with Bret after Montreal because Bischoff said they talked about him coming back anyways before he died. I just see Pillman as a guy that would continued to do things to stay relevant so im sure he would've had many more tricks up his sleeve but you know he really wanted to be active in the ring. That Pillman Documentary is my favorite on record. An interesting thing to look up...Bruce Mitchell wrote an excellent article in the Torch regarding Pillman after his death. Bruce is a crumudgeon but usually insightful and informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Fresh Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Survivor Series spoilers from the arena: They're selling shirts here that say "RKO Outta Nowhere - Randy Orton in St. Louis - November 23rd 2014" Also, Sting masks but I don't know if they always sell them at the arena or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbat Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 So I'm listening to the Bischoff shoot interview and when going over the Starcade 97 finish he basically shits all over Sting, saying he came in with a bad physique, no tan, didn't want to help plan the finish and had no intention of working a full schedule however does admit the fast count was a fuck up. He sounds like he's covering for Hogan big time constantly saying "I need to say this carefully" over and over. I translate all of it as "he's not ready, brother." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nature Boy Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I don't get the "no tan" critique. Were we supposed to think that Sting fit tanning into his brooding? I'm trying to imagine Crow Sting lying on the beach or in a tanning bed. Doesn't fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StretchMediatedHypertrophy Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 When Austin interviewed Bischoff, it was pretty obvious he was covering for Hogan a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nature Boy Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I always thought that Sting showed up pale and with less muscle tone kind of fit the gimmick. It would've been unrealistic for him to show up jacked and tan. I think I'm in the minority on that one though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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