SirSmUgly Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Cue RIPPA in 3...2... Anyway, does anyone know why they got rid of/moved the Elimination Chamber PPV? Is it the close proximity to WM? Are winners telegraphed in some ways when it's right next to Mania? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomAct Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I imagine it's to have another ppv that traditionally draws well in a different fiscal quarter to drive up Network subs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Cue RIPPA in 3...2... Anyway, does anyone know why they got rid of/moved the Elimination Chamber PPV? Is it the close proximity to WM? Are winners telegraphed in some ways when it's right next to Mania? The structure is huge and unweildly to move from the Warehouse to an Arena, and most modern Arenas now have massive Video screens at the top center, making finding a building that can hold the cage rather difficult and limited, so its easier to abandon the concept. Kind of like how we'll never really get a WarGames because of the cost of carrying and setting up the second ring and cage what it does to seating isn't worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 They moved it to Summer. It's now the set-up for Summerslam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playa Shunna Ver 3.0 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Vince needs to give someone, preferably Roman, the Marshawn Lynch "You know why I'm here" gimmick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Reigns would totally fit the I'm here to wrestle not to talk gimmick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Z Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 They moved it to Summer. It's now the set-up for Summerslam I thought so, too, but apparently there are some newer reports that say the PPV was scrapped altogether. Terrible news, since the Chamber matches almost always delivered in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I must be blocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 They moved it to Summer. It's now the set-up for Summerslam I thought so, too, but apparently there are some newer reports that say the PPV was scrapped altogether. Terrible news, since the Chamber matches almost always delivered in my opinion. I have liked in recent years the team Chambers as they are the closest we will get to seeing a Wargames match again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra Commander Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Vince needs to give someone, preferably Roman, the Marshawn Lynch "You know why I'm here" gimmick. that would fit Brock just as much as Roman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 I must be blocked. To be fair - I had read your post as more speculation as to a reasoning to move it (or at least delay it) I didn't know there were stories that came out about the initial move that it had become a giant pain the ass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I'm actually happy they dropped Elimination Chamber as a ppv. I wish they would do the same with Hell in a Cell and TLC. They would be better served bringing them back sporadically when they can actually mean something as opposed to annual ppvs. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I agree with that. The only one I enjoy as an annual event is Money in the Bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdangerously Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 If they end up scratching the PPV without ever using it for a six man elimination match, that'll be a major missed opportunity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tromatagon Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 They killed the two six man teams you'd want to see do that anyway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 RIP 3MB 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Who are we kidding? The Chamber was made for matches like Team ©esaro (A)dam and (T)yson vs New Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool arrow Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Or the Usos vs. the Mizzes vs. the Dusts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra Commander Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Random: watching "KC on the mat" (documentary on pro wrestling in KC), Harley Race segment includes an amusing story of when they had a challenge for anybody in the crowd to beat Harley Race in under 10 minutes. Let's just say part of the story involves a karate guy getting knocked out repeatedly by Harley Race, with Race punching him during his karate gesturing. Also, his karate students were in the audience. Presumably they all renounced karate after that night. ---- and the Andre stories include (1) ordering five servings of a meal combo at a Denny's, (2) mooning a guy and (3) pinning some guy up against a wall for causing trouble at a bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I swear Harley told the same story in his book but with bikers instead of karate guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra Commander Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 they mentioned Harley beating up a biker before that --- closing segment with various KC wrestling guys blaming Vince for destroying the business. Geigel did add "Vince was probably smarter than the rest of us". Which seems plausible since Vince wasn't the guy who booked Bulldog Bob Brown to win the title 18 times 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caley Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 from the Observer, via ewrestlingnews.com As noted, Titus O'Neil's four second elimination at the WWE Royal Rumble match this past Sunday night was supposed to be a one second elimination to tie Santino Marella as the shortest Rumble reign in history. Due to a timing issue between O'Neil, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns, he wasn't eliminated until the four second mark. Vince McMahon was said to be furious over the mistake, as it was the only spot in the match that was supposed to be timed perfectly. I'm sure Titus is really broken up about not having that "record" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 "OF COURSE THEY"RE BOOING!! TITUS FUCKED UP THE WHOLE RUMBLE!!" 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zheroen Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 from the Observer, via ewrestlingnews.com As noted, Titus O'Neil's four second elimination at the WWE Royal Rumble match this past Sunday night was supposed to be a one second elimination to tie Santino Marella as the shortest Rumble reign in history. Due to a timing issue between O'Neil, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns, he wasn't eliminated until the four second mark. Vince McMahon was said to be furious over the mistake, as it was the only spot in the match that was supposed to be timed perfectly. I'm sure Titus is really broken up about not having that "record" Priorities in the WWE, ladies and gentlemen. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamBroken Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Of course though they open with Miz and Truth and Mizdow doesnt really do anything of note. Such a wasted opportunity. So many fun bits they could've done with that gimmick in the match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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