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Post by chewey on Dec 19, 2011 23:35:35 GMT -5
Just like we knew Eddie and Benoit both being on top at the same time couldn't last forever, we at this time now have THREE IWC darlings holding titles after a WWE pay per view that is expected to draw the lowest buyrate of the year. Who do you think will be the first to lose?
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Post by jimsteel on Dec 19, 2011 23:59:09 GMT -5
I think Ryder will lose it first but wouldn't be surprised if Bryan loses first
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Post by chewey on Dec 20, 2011 0:54:52 GMT -5
Myself, I kind of wonder what's next for Zack Ryder as champion, as he has built himself as the underdog that no one gave a chance. One year ago, I think most people had him on the Future Endeavored pool for 2011, but he fought really hard to get noticed, to get on TV, to stay on TV, and finally to get the title shot. He might even be better served to have Laurinaitis screw him over somehow to take the belt off him.
With Bryan no longer locked into the Wrestlemania main event, I'm more convinced than ever that Punk will drop the belt back to Cena to make it a Cena-Rock main event for the WWE title. I don't know if it's just me feeling resigned to this happening.. but I'm starting to think that if we get Cena-Rock and Punk-Jericho this spring, I'd actually rather see Cena-Rock be for the WWE title. What would make it okay to me though, is if the Rock brings back the globed version of the WWE title that him and Stone Cold held and puts it up as the replacement for Cena's spinner belt. Then this match would feel like a true "passing of the torch" match, and I'd find it much more palatable. Cena's January feud seems to be with Kane though, so I think Punk is safe in this poll.
What if Randy Orton beats Daniel Bryan for the World Title two nights after Bryan wins it, prompting Christian to come back early and try to goad Daniel Bryan into asking for "ONE MORE MATCH?" and Bryan teases a heel turn but in fact leads up to a Daniel Bryan-Christian matchup at Wrestlemania? That could actually be a pretty good storyline.
Hmm, tough one but I think I'll go with Bryan just because of the Orton factor and the Bryan-Christian storyline that I think could have potential if they went that route.
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Post by swarm on Dec 20, 2011 10:01:04 GMT -5
After last night's excellent RAW, I'm holding out faith that both DB and Punk will be defending their belts at Mania. I don't mind bragging that I predicted BD vs. Big Show back at MITB when DB won the case. Can they drag this out until then? I think they can.
If WWE strips Punk, puts the belt on Cena giving us Cena vs. Rock, strips BD and gives us anyone but him in the WT match after teasing a BD Mania title match, and fills Mania with Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, Micheal Cole etc... I'd be as disappointed as I've ever been with WWE and really would have no choice but to show my disapproval by turning off RAW for awhile.
with all that said, I voted Ryder even though I think he'll also hold the belt awhile US champs seem to have long reigns in the WWE.
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Post by Tournament Master on Dec 20, 2011 10:54:55 GMT -5
I voted Bryan, as he seems to be the most at risk. CM Punk I believe will be secure until Wrestlemania and defend the title there. Rock and Cena doesnt need a title and really shouldnt. This time of year new champs are tried out and many times corrected by the Rumble. I'm expecting Bryan to drop the belt at the Rumble to Big Show. Not sure what to think of Ryder, but I think Dolph is getting elevated and will be out of the US title picture.
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Post by TTX on Dec 20, 2011 15:51:24 GMT -5
I have to think it will be Bryan. Seems that most of the first time champs runs are fairly short.
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Post by Bazzy on Dec 21, 2011 9:18:31 GMT -5
I would say DB ?
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Post by swarm on Dec 23, 2011 9:33:32 GMT -5
Truth is there's probably a 0% chance both Punk and Bryan retain their belts at Elimination Chamber. WWE has switched up both titles on this show before (the year Jericho beat Taker). I'm not a fan of this as I think it means more when a champ is defending the belt during a long reign at Mania.
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Post by swarm on Jan 22, 2012 11:06:22 GMT -5
Hey we were wrong. Zack Ryder was the big winner. DB might keep it the longest considering he's probably hotter than even CM Punk right now..........that makes me think we'll get HHH going over Bryan at Elimination Chamber.
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