The Natural Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 11 minutes ago, J.T. said: You got to watch those elevated liver enzymes, Roman. Waiting for Mr. McMahon to comment on Roman's neck/physique on return in 3...2...1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Moose Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I know it's trolly, but I'd really like to see what the reaction to a crowd chanting "STEROIDS" would be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 2 minutes ago, Iron Moose said: I know it's trolly, but I'd really like to see what the reaction to a crowd chanting "STEROIDS" would be. If Roman felt the reactions to him were bad before this, wait until he comes back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Z Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Maybe they can capitalize on this and turn the guy into the bad guy Razor Roman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Roman needs to serve his 30, come back on a Monday night, and fucking destroy Dean Ambrose. Put him through tables, rag doll him, leave him in a pile and then walk off without saying a word. The ONLY thing they can do at this point is turn him and make it as violent as TV-PG will let them. The 30 days off tv may be a blessing in disguise actually. Count me among those that likes Roman and feels bad for him. He's a victim of maybe the most ham-fisted pushes I've seen. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 54 minutes ago, The Z said: Maybe they can capitalize on this and turn the guy into the bad guy Razor Roman. Heck, I thought his "sip your beer and shut your mouth" comment on Monday sounded Razor-esque. Sounded like it was off the cuff, too, which just lends more credence that he'd be better without Vince's scripting. If they really want to go for it, have Roman admit Bray Wyatt was right along about society. Let him be the Hound of Justice for Bray's flock as Wyatt gets pushed to the WHC scene. Reigns can work the US/IC circuit for a while, and pull the big belt off Wyatt in 12-15 months in a face turn. Or, similar to what Ramsey suggested, have him do a no-show at Battleground--only to rag doll Ambrose/Rollins at the end or on Raw the next night. Ultimately, I don't think this derails Roman's career. Randy Orton still pulls $3 million annually and had an amendment written into the Wellness Policy to cover for him should he get popped a third time. And Reigns doesn't seem to be an actual asshole like Orton. He'll get grief for a while, but probably be fine as long as he pisses in a cup on cue for a year with no new bad results. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritenaut 32 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Nothing on Smackdown last night to suggest Roman won't be in the triple threat at Battleground . I guess they could insert a taped angle later to write him out, but I don't think they will. Maybe they throttle back on Roman's push temporarily, but I wouldn't be surprised if Vince tried to regroup and still go all-in. I kinda wonder what else might be going on behind this. Meltzer generally thinks the company "saves" big names from wellness violations unless the person is in the doghouse for some other reason. He's claimed that Orton's second wellness violation was allowed to become public because Trips and Vince didn't like Orton's attitude. He also heavily implied (and maybe outright said; I don't remember for sure) that Rey's second violation was made public only after Rey declined to work WrestleMania that year (he was injured at the time). I don't believe for a second Roman would be allowed to fail unless there's something else going on - either the ratings or something backstage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyanide Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 9 minutes ago, Burgundy LaRue said: If they really want to go for it, have Roman admit Bray Wyatt was right along about society. Let him be the Hound of Justice for Bray's flock as Wyatt gets pushed to the WHC scene. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brysynner Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 5 minutes ago, Vader does my taxes! said: I don't believe for a second Roman would be allowed to fail unless there's something else going on - either the ratings or something backstage. It could just be they were at an impasse with Roman Reigns, so let him cool off for a month then see if his suspension garners any sympathy and go from there. This is a win-win for WWE, they get to cool off Reigns and have him off TV for a bit while they figure out what to do next (I assume there is going to be some fuckery at Battleground to give them two World Titles) plus this shows their Wellness Policy is legit because one of the top guys in the company is getting punished in the middle of his big push Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trocar Slush Weasel Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 So, is somebody gonna photoshop Roman into that picture of The New Day smoking up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 As long as we're fantasy booking Roman's return, here's mine: Vince isn't going to want to completely give up on him, but obviously #1 babyface isn't a spot he can hold down. Where can he be out of the title picture, but still in a position to get built back up? A heel stable. The Club and the Wyatts are options, but I don't think they want Roman to take that much of a backseat. Answer: Samoan Mafia heel stable with Joe and the Usos. Keeps him relevant, freshens up the Usos, who are staler than stale, puts Joe in a good spot straightway, and when it's time to break them up, matches with Joe will be a great launchpad. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 So I take it that my new plan for Roman Manson with "I Don't Like the Drugs (But the Drugs Like Me)?" as a theme song is a no-go? *crickets* I'm going to hold on to it. Just in case. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Hard work good and hard work fine, but first take care of head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 If I didn't like Natural so much, I'd flag him for trolling, the scamp! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyLaw Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 2 hours ago, Iron Moose said: I know it's trolly, but I'd really like to see what the reaction to a crowd chanting "STEROIDS" would be. As long as it's chanted in the same cadence as the Goldberg chants, I'm in. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCM Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 The fans are going to be brutal on Roman when he comes back. Despite his solid performances in the ring his mega push has been a train wreck. To make matters worse they balked on giving Dean the ball when he was white hot in the Summer and Fall of 2014. Regardless of what you think about Ambrose he has to be given major credit for staying as over as he has to be in the position to bail them out. They could make Roman the best heel they've had in ages with the right booking. Have Roman come out and blame the fans for his failed drug test due to the pressure they put him under by not liking him. I don't know if the WWE if afraid of that much heat nowadays, but I'd go for it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Can't blame RR for them goofing up Ambrose in 2014, though. Reigns was in a feud with Orton when they had Dean booby-trapping briefcases and squeezing ketchup bottles. And he was dealing with his hernia injury when Ambrose jobbed to a hologram and exploding TV. I doubt they're that scared to work this into their story. They've been promoting Enzo's concussion for weeks, complete with slow-mo video every chance they get. With the concussion lawsuit still going on, that's a lot more dangerous than having Reigns play a spiraling character with some sleeping pills in his pockets. Unless Roman is mainlining black tar heroin, it's open season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go2Sleep Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 3 hours ago, Brysynner said: ...this shows their Wellness Policy is legit because one of the top guys in the company is getting punished in the middle of his big push I'm not sure about that since everyone is wildly speculating about what other reasons precipitated the failed drug test. I doubt anything short of Cena or Lesnar getting busted would get people to even remotely consider that WWE's testing isn't as much of a work as anything that happens on Raw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brysynner Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Just now, Go2Sleep said: I'm not sure about that since everyone is wildly speculating about what other reasons precipitated the failed drug test. I doubt anything short of Cena or Lesnar getting busted would get people to even remotely consider that WWE's testing isn't as much of a work as anything that happens on Raw. It's more of outside perception. The ESPN crowd who knows a little of current WWE know that Roman Reigns was just the champion of the company so to outside eyes it seems like really legit. In regards to Cena, does WWE test their wrestlers when they are rehabbing from injury? That could be how Cena's gotten through the system so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bink_winkleman Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Heel Roman Reigns is money in a way that heel Cena could never be. I so hope they go through with it. Especially in an age where all the fan favorites are little indie dudes. He could be the most over bad guy since 90s Vince. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Heel Roman going all "Fuck your indy dudes!" would be great to see. Pair him with Baron and they could go on an indy-crushing crusade which would be fun TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 25 minutes ago, NickMD said: Heel Roman going all "Fuck your indy dudes!" would be great to see. Pair him with Baron and they could go on an indy-crushing crusade which would be fun TV. It won't work out for him. There are too many. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technico Support Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Holy shit a Creepshow comic reference in 2016. Bravo to you sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistah Na1m4rk Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 How's it going Mr. Praaaaaat? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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