WWE

[Andre91]

That ending to RAW was pretty cool. It'll be interesting to see where this Rollins/Lesnar partnership goes.

[DomDom1984]

A spotfest is no different from any other type of match for me. When done right, it can be as good as anything else.

[metallimuse]

A spotfest is no different from any other type of match for me. When done right, it can be as good as anything else.

I remember one of the Elimination Chamber PPV back in the day when the brands were split & the Smackdown one was great story telling with Undertaker being outstanding and the Raw one was a major spot fest with everyone hitting their finisher in a big sequence one after the other to leave everyone out for the count.Both types were equally compelling because they were done right.

[luckysalt]

Just put Smackdown on, as its live tonight, not much going on.

[JamesT977]

Is anyone here thinking about going to the TNA tour? I've never been before but i'm tempted with Grado and Noam Dar going to be at The Hydro show. Not watched TNA in years but i think the whole UK tour is being recorded if I remember right.

[DomDom1984]

Was free tickets on the go this year. Still didn't go.

[luckysalt]

Erm... what?

VINCE RUSSO TO JOIN IPW:UK IN 2015

LONDON, ENG (December 19, 2014) - effective as of January 1st, IPW:UK are proud to announce the signing of the world famous Vince Russo to take over control as the Executive In Power of International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom (aka, IPW:UK).

With his background in co-ordinating exciting live and televised wrestling events for the past 23 years, working with all of America's most successful and well viewed wrestling promotions, it is with great pride that we make this announcement.

In a deal that has been discussed over the last 8 calendar weeks, Mr. Russo will come in and take over all operations pertaining to the company and the company's direction in 2015. No jobs are lost because of this deal, in fact all it will do is create further employment as we look to expand our live event schedule further in 2015.

Mr. Russo will be making two live appearances at our shows on January 10th & 11th, live in Tonbridge, Kent - just 40 minutes outside of London by train, and situated off of M25 junction 4. Tickets to these two events are on sale now from http://www.ipwuk.com/events.

[DomDom1984]

I seen that. Expect lots of pole matches from here on in.

[bocumaroy]

Shawn Michaels was great, wasn't he? Not watched it much since he left.

Put it on a few weeks ago and quite liked the whole 'authority' thing they had going on. Seemed sort of Attitude Era-lite.

[luckysalt]

Sky are charging £19.99 for the Royal Rumble.

Good luck with that guys.

[Lithium05]

Sky are charging £19.99 for the Royal Rumble.

Good luck with that guys.

Are they trying to milk it before giving us the network, or are they trying to prove that they make too much money from the ppvs for them to allow wwe to give it to us for 9.99?

[metallimuse]

Got to be honest,I'll still buy it.£20 for a PPV is ok in my eyes.Wouldn't pay more than that though unless it is Wrestlemania.

[luckysalt]

Whos watching Raw tonight?

Daniel Bryan making an announcement, hes at a crossroads in his life....

Retirement?

or storyline bullshit that hes leaving Brie cus shes a heel at the mo.

Edge and Christian hosting as well!

[metallimuse]

Been watching.Somehow don't think Bryan will retire given the way it's been presented to us.

[luckysalt]

That was probably the best raw all year, shame that the great matches they lined up were too short IMO. Ziggler v Rusev had a break not long after it started and ended pretty much as soon as it came back on.

I wont talk about other matches yet as people need to watch

[metallimuse]

If that was the best Raw of the year then I clearly haven't missed much.

[luckysalt]

TNA just announced they're taping Lockdown in 10 days time to go out free on tv at the end of January.

Thats such bad business IMO.

They just dont learn.

[Andre91]

Fantastic RAW, I agree that it is probably the best we've had all year. Rollins just proved that he is the greatest heel in a long, long time, "I'm gonna kill him anyway" was perfection

[luckysalt]

Well FCP have booked themselves a bloody good line up of talent for their first 2015 show.

Spud returning home

The Wolves back at FCP

Mark Andrews [i believe] last UK indies match

And Mastiff on the card.

[CHRLY]

I'm interested now that Bryan has entered the Rumble, it seems to me that any other result except a Bryan win would leave the 'universe' unhappy. I have always thought it was going to be a Reigns win then he defeats Lesnar at Mania and becomes the new star.

I could see a couple of other things happening as well as the above:

Bryan wins Rumble, goes on to defeat Lesnar at Mania.

Reigns wins Rumble, Cena beats Brock, Brock then destroys Cena and Seth comes out and cashes in setting up Seth vs Roman at Mania. (Not sure where that would leave Bryan).

Thoughts?

(Question: Will Seth be in the rumble? As he already has a title opportunity whenever he wants)

[The Nal]

Bryan vs Lesnar would be absolutely ridiculous.

[CHRLY]

I used to think the same, but there again he has a clean win over Cena and beat HHH, Bastista & Orton all in the same night.

[When Jokers Attack]

My early WM predictions

Cena vs Bryan for the title

Reigns vs Lesnar

HHH vs Sting

Rollins vs Orton

No idea what they will do with Ambrose or Wyatt (rumour is they want Taker but will believe it when I see it)

Edited January 4, 2015 by When Jokers Attack

[Andre91]

I'm really unsure how things will go leading up to WrestleMania. Reigns has been the Rumble favourite for pretty much a year now, but with Bryan returning you would think that he is the one who will be winning it. Personally, I think that Rollins will leave the Royal Rumble as Champion.

But, again, if they are dead set on Reigns vs. Lesnar then Bryan being eliminated by a heel e.g. a returning Sheamus (who is rumoured to be coming back as a heel) would set up a match between those two, which was originally the plan for last year's 'Mania if rumours are to be believed. However, I think that Bryan MUST win the Rumble.

Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns

Triple H vs. Sting

John Cena vs. Rusev

Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus

Seth Rollins vs. Randy Orton

That's what I'm expecting, but where does that leave Ambrose, Wyatt, Ziggler etc?

[Andre91]

Bryan vs Lesnar would be absolutely ridiculous.

That's the main event I want, but I'm sure we have said before how unbelievable it would be from a reality standpoint. An almost 300lbs former UFC champion who is the most gifted athlete in WWE history, who broke The Undertaker's streak and won the WWE Championship in the most dominant, one sided fashion being dethroned by a 190lbs former indie favourite. It just wouldn't seem believable. BUT. This 190 pounder is Daniel Bryan, arguably the most over wrestler since Stone Cold Steve Austin and the undisputed crowd favourite. So, for that reason alone, I'd love to see it