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Post by JCF on Nov 4, 2008 15:15:55 GMT -5
Seriously, what guarantee is there Cena will hold the belt for nearly a YEAR like his last title reign? When Batista won the belt at Cyber Sunday everyone went nuts and claimed he would be champ until WM 25... but now that he LOST the belt everyone thinks Cena will be the next champ and hold the belt for a year. It's really making no sense how everyone is going back and forth with the title situation.
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Post by missedgehead on Nov 4, 2008 15:19:59 GMT -5
What I find stupid is taking the belt off of Jericho in the first place only to put it back on him. Dumb
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Post by user9327 on Nov 4, 2008 15:42:47 GMT -5
Title reigns less than a year = Meaningless. Orton's run this last half year or so did more for any wrestler than any other world title run has done in the last 5 years except Edge.
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Post by tnafan4life on Nov 4, 2008 15:47:58 GMT -5
Hi everyone, Just read what happened on RAW this monday and it's getting clearer and clearer that whatever shenanigans happen backstage are clearly being reflected onto whose being made champion when. Its been known for a LONG time that batista was unhappy with the way he was being used on RAW and he wanted a title run. However, im guessing WWE wanted in the long term a heel champion to face the returning Cena. Now somewhere along the lines, im guessing backstage politics came through and "some people" must have pressurised WWE creative to give the strap to batista which is exactly what happened. Personally, I don't like World titles changing hands so soon and giving batista the strap for 8 days and then giving it back to Jericho is just plain ridiculous. It builds up the wrestler and gives the title credibility when they have a long reign as champion. This has probably no wmade batista look weaker rather than better. I would hate to see WWE stray into TNA territory and just pass the world title around constantly, which is why im praying Cena doesn't win at Survivor series - however im sure there's rumblings backstage to suggest otherwise How does TNA pass the world title around? Since June '07 there's only been five champions. How's that passing it around?
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Post by brm on Nov 4, 2008 15:55:39 GMT -5
I don't think quick title changes make the belt loose credibility. I think they make it seem much more realistic. I mean, if everyone who wins the belt is guarenteed to hold it for atleast 6 months, than what's the point of having title matches? They could just have a sheet set up and the belt will be given to this person at this time.
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Post by Sleeping Like An Angel on Nov 4, 2008 15:58:00 GMT -5
How does TNA pass the world title around? Since June '07 there's only been five champions. How's that passing it around? Exactly. WWE has had more title changes than TNA recently.
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Post by ztj_wwf on Nov 4, 2008 17:15:50 GMT -5
I love short title reigns, when there is someone you don't like as champion, with short title reigns they won't have it for so long and more guys can get the chance at holding the title. I guess I just liked EVERYTHING about the Attitude era
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Post by Deadshot on Nov 4, 2008 17:25:31 GMT -5
For the love of Jericho quit yer bitching!
This past Raw was the first time I was shocked watching WWE programming...I marked like a little bitch when Jericho won the title back.
It was damn good television.
Title credibility?! It's 2008...there's no such thing anymore.
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Post by Hazza on Nov 4, 2008 18:09:58 GMT -5
Funny thing is people treat the Attitude Era like an era where everything was perfect and good in the world of wrestling, yet the same people complain about quick title changes.
May I remind those people of the year 1999, where the WWF Title changed hands no less than 11 times, this was during the Attitude era. Just backing up the case of double standards...
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Post by vandutch on Nov 4, 2008 18:34:36 GMT -5
I was completely shocked that jericho go the belt back. I really thought they were going to have Cena come back to face Batista since Cena has been away since getting injured in their last match. Would have been a great storyline, but maybe that can happen at Mania now.
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Post by kellykellyishot on Nov 4, 2008 19:27:52 GMT -5
If Cena wins WHC, I riot.
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Post by Creative Has Nothing for Me on Nov 4, 2008 21:44:22 GMT -5
I find it disturbing that you are "praying" w/ something to do w/ wrestling....
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Post by HugoOne on Nov 4, 2008 21:49:51 GMT -5
I love short title reigns, when there is someone you don't like as champion, with short title reigns they won't have it for so long and more guys can get the chance at holding the title. I guess I just liked EVERYTHING about the Attitude era Yeah, but it totally destroys the credibility of the belt if everyone gets a chance with it. Like the town whore. There's no prestige when everyone sleeps with her.
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Post by Cult Member BriGuy on Nov 4, 2008 22:08:47 GMT -5
loosing =/= losing will people ever learn?
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Post by TeamExtreme718x on Nov 4, 2008 23:26:06 GMT -5
Thank God Jericho won it back..And i dont think hes losing it to Cena..
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Post by abyss on Nov 4, 2008 23:29:05 GMT -5
It has no credibility to begin with in my opinion since there are three world titles to begin with.
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Post by ECFS on Nov 5, 2008 0:16:50 GMT -5
It has no credibility to begin with in my opinion since there are three world titles to begin with. that doesnt make sense each show is its own "brand" each show still has 1 world champ. ps. i dont get a damn about credibility.. i mean if watching a guy hold the belt for a year then lose to a guy who holds it for another year is credibility then screw that.
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Post by rockbottom42385 on Nov 5, 2008 0:36:46 GMT -5
I like long title reigns myself. There's two more Raws before Survivor Series. Batista can and will probably invoke his rematch clause and regain the belt. I was even wondering if that was supposed to be the finish last night. But I am sure Cena-Batista will still happen at Mania. Also, WWE put Cena in the Number One Contendor Spot in his hometown of Boston, big deal. I for one like it. Cena is the best thing going in my opinon. I think Jericho is boring in his current role. I liked old Chris Jericho, the character, the wrestlign is still top notch.
The finish at Survivor Series if it is a triple threat can always have Batista regain it. Cena can hit the FU and somehow Batista is the one that gets the pinfall which can start the dissension for WM.
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Post by DKR on Nov 5, 2008 0:39:46 GMT -5
It has no credibility to begin with in my opinion since there are three world titles to begin with. Agreed. There should be one World Championship. Anyways, I like long title reigns (hence why I don't mind Triple H holding the belt since April...IMO let him have a whole year)
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Post by Controversial Maverick PUNK on Nov 5, 2008 2:00:07 GMT -5
The only thing that matters, is that Batistaberg is no longer the champion..
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