head about this last night.so has all been shoot after all

If he is inserted into the title picture I will lose a lot of respect for him.

Who can he feud with for mania? Can't think of anything likely!

Was supposed to be Triple H before he left so maybe they will try that again

I reckon Bryan will face hhh. Then hogan will gift him a mstch vs orton after the title match in order to end mania on a real high.

Punk though, god knows. Honestly can't think of one opponent.

IMO the only acceptable (to me) angle for Punk is to go down the Batista route. Both need credibility and both are vying for the same creative role.

CM Punk

Heyman walking out to CM Punks theme, classic lol, at least it all confirms it to be a work!!

Punk vs Reigns would be good, but obviously needs a bit of work first.

Reigns / Ambrose split needs to happen (properly, not the usual WWE way). Maybe a Punk Vs Reigns match with Ambrose interferring could be that opportunity.

no punk

I've got a nagging little feeling this Punk work is going to culminate with him taking Bryan's match with HHH off the card, thus giving the impression Bryan will be off Mania.

comment by Just Had To Mention That - I Megaloathe You All (U6522)
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I've got a nagging little feeling this Punk work is going to culminate with him taking Bryan's match with HHH off the card, thus giving the impression Bryan will be off Mania.
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Thought the same watching Raw. Feel they missed a massive trick last night not having Punk come out at the end. As usual the crowd in Chicago were superb, but the roof would have come off if his music had hit again, this time for real. Seems they're leaving everything a bit late but I suppose that adds to the build up on the RTWM.

They've got to make it happen, as the thought of a straight Orton v Boretista match makes me cringe. I hate the idea of Hogan giving DB a shot after the main event even more. After multiple screwjobs they have to have him win it legitimately.

Would Punk actually take on HHH as it was widely reported that his issues stem from his not wanting to face Hunter at Wrestlemania?

yeah they will take the biggest draw in wrestling at the moment off the card

May end up as having CM Punk/Bryan vs HHH/Kane. I hope not though.

1. He wouldn't be off the card, it would give the impression of him being off the card.

2. Bryan IS NOT the biggest draw in wrestling, Cena is. The chant is over, he's over at live events, but his buy rate record and merchandise sales are mediocre.

They've got to make it happen, as the thought of a straight Orton v Boretista match makes me cringe
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It's regretful it'll be for the title, but the match itself I feel could be a fun spectacle. The wrestling will be dire, Batista and Orton have terrible chemistry in the ring, but the camaraderie between the fans and two very well established heels could be something memorable, something very unique.

merchandise sales are mediocre.
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Have you seen daniel bryan's merchandise though. Can't see many grown men buying a shirt that says respect the beard on the front of it.

Beards are all the rage right now, so it has some popular culture value.

But like Bryan its got fad written all over it.

Even though Stephanie was milking the corporate heel thing on Monday night, a lot of what she said was pretty much on the button, especially about how the fans can turn in a heartbeat. Doesn't seem like 5 minutes ago crowds thought Ziggler could walk on water.

The wrestler holding my attention the most at the moment is Cesaro. Everything he does is just so effortless.

Have you seen daniel bryan's merchandise though
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Fair argument. But his merchandise in many ways is a reflection of the character - they both have no edge.

a lot of what she said was pretty much on the button, especially about how the fans can turn in a heartbeat
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Feed Me More!!! Feed Me More!!! Feed me More!!!

difference is it was obvious ryback wasn't eve gunna make it, couldn't cut a promo, couldn't sell, could barley wrestle, many still hated him even when he was up top

Bryan certainly has more longevity because of his background, he won't disappear off the radar like Ryback has, but he won't sustain this mass hysteria for longer than a year tops. The WWE's booking of him since Summer Slam has played a tremendous role in keeping his novelty factor fresh, they deserve credit for that.

Once he wins the title, it'll become apparent the thrill was in the chase. IMO anyway.

I might be wrong but I believe Paige's new NXT t-shirt is the best selling item on the WWE website