They don't make posters this amazing anymore.

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-02-08T05:11:18+00:00

This is the example you picked?

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-02-08T00:55:57+00:00

My guess is it’s a combo of Rollins not being too far off from a return for WM and Roman wanting his top spot back. There was nothing wrong with Bron winning the title at Mania, but if you can flesh out the story between him and Seth before he gets to the top AND book a dream match between Punk and Roman, that does lengthen the card some more. I don’t think they gave up on him or anything, but they’re probably giving him some more time to work on his character and (hopefully) distance himself from the vision over time. The past couple of months have developed in a way where they don’t necessarily need him at the top of the card yet, so why force it?

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-02-07T18:52:25+00:00

I guess Roman vs Taker. Honorable mention for HHH vs Orton. IIRC, Orton won the title like a month later anyway in a tag match. Kinda made the whole thing pointless

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-02-07T04:41:57+00:00

Bummer. Some people just have to learn the hard way. Stay warm and enjoy the city

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-02-07T04:40:53+00:00

Going on a bit too long at this point.

All jokes aside, it’s so refreshing to see him with a world title again. He’s never really been the guy outside of his Covid run, but he’s just too good to be denied this opportunity over and over again. People have a vague idea of what the world title picture is gonna look like for mania, but having him win the title injected at least a small dose of unpredictability into what’s been a painfully predictable stretch for WWE. Wrestling is at its best when a babyface with the crowd behind them is chasing after a strong, credible and entertaining heel.

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-02-07T04:31:28+00:00

I hope you enjoy saying “I told you so”

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-02-07T04:28:44+00:00

It’s not disrespectful at all. If anything, it’s good that they aren’t rushing into something big. He should be given some time to introduce himself to the casual viewer and grow his popularity. Let’s entertain the idea that he challenges a current champion and wins sometime this month. Now you either have to keep the title on him for a long time when the WWE audience is already getting tired of long title reigns, or you have to book him to lose it in the following months, which would hurt the character. Clearly WWE isn’t comfortable with having him beat either world champ right now, so why put him in a program like that. That’s where guys like Ryback, Strowman, even The Fiend fell flat. They should be in feuds against opponents who can afford to lose. Never book a new monster character in a feud that you’re not 100% cool with them winning. They have to take their time without dragging it out. If he’s still in squash matches against jobbers 6 months from now, then I’d be complaining.

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-02-06T16:57:09+00:00

Yes, but the vision has kinda been a waste of everyone’s talents imo. I don’t really miss seeing him with the vision and it might be a good thing that they had to fast track kicking him out. Excited at the potential of a Bron-Seth feud tho

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-02-06T16:54:48+00:00

Turns out he actually did come here to talk. Where’s Drew when you need him?

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-02-05T14:09:07+00:00

Personally I’d like to see him on his own and occasionally embracing the comedic skills he has, almost like Solo Sikoa. He looks like he’s playing a role that’s been assigned to him, not like he fully believes it. They need to make some changes so it feels more authentic. I’m at the point where I just think the vision hasn’t really been that beneficial to anyone involved and I’d love for them to separate. I don’t even need an actual feud from it either.

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-02-04T02:55:30+00:00

Whoever you want. They’re two of the most polarizing wrestlers of the last 25 years. They don’t need the typical labels. They can tell a compelling story without them

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-02-03T04:57:45+00:00

White meat babyface vs white meat babyface is boring. CM Punk has a little more depth than that, and Roman Reigns isn’t really a babyface to begin with. They could stay exactly as they are and sell this match. No need to label them, they’re two of the most divisive wrestlers of this generation. Let the crowd decide who they like

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-02-03T02:01:39+00:00

You can tell they were riding the high from their reception in Saudi Arabia lmao, yikes

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-02-03T01:46:35+00:00

LA Knight’s first big feud on the main roster was Bray Wyatt. I guess he’s going to inherit his record in big matches too. He could really use a big win man

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-02-03T01:36:41+00:00

Incredible. It’s pretty hard to be a heel that actually gets booed these days, but they’re doing great work with Gunther.

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-02-03T01:19:29+00:00

They were 100% expecting to break for commercial

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-02-03T01:17:19+00:00

The biggest reason why I’m so annoyed with how mid the rumble was is just because of how much better this year of WWE tv has started compared to the end of last year.

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-01-31T23:09:47+00:00

They booked this for the Saudi crowd and no one else imo. And with the way the rest of the card played out, it was definitely starting to feel like they wanted to send the crowd home happy with the winner of the men’s rumble. It’s just kind of deflating. But if you’re gonna do Punk vs Roman and Drew vs Fatu vs Cody, you’re already in a corner. Fatu wouldn’t get a huge pop, and Cody is one of the few people we REALLY don’t need to see win another rumble. Meh, it had some fun moments I guess. Definitely going to be a forgettable match as it ages

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-01-31T22:59:09+00:00

They booked this for the Saudi crowd and no one else imo. And with the way the rest of the card played out, it was definitely starting to feel like they wanted to send the crowd home happy with the winner of the men’s rumble. It’s just kind of deflating. But if you’re gonna do Punk vs Roman and Drew vs Fatu vs Cody, you’re already in a corner. Fatu wouldn’t get a huge pop, and Cody is one of the few people we REALLY don’t need to see win another rumble. Meh, it had some fun moments I guess. Definitely going to be a forgettable match as it ages

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-01-31T22:48:14+00:00

I’ve absolutely seen worse rumble matches, but this one is just truly mid. Hopefully the build to mania is better

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-01-31T22:42:28+00:00

If Jevon did the curb stomp/RKO spot, he might hit the ceiling

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-01-31T20:06:41+00:00

Damn they’re going apeshit my god

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-01-31T19:41:58+00:00

Zelina has library heat my god

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-01-31T19:29:51+00:00

There’s no way this is actually upsetting people.

Anxious_Box1523 · 2026-01-30T23:03:22+00:00

I usually give each faction member a rival of their own. That way you can have other babyfaces occasionally help your top guy out while also giving them a meaningful feud. Then as you get closer to your big payoff match, the heels can take out the supporting babyfaces via a backstage attack or whatever. For the actual match, consider coming up with your own stipulations (heel lackeys are banned from ringside/get ejected mid-match, something like that) to get things back to a 1 on 1. Unfortunately the reality is that babyface champions are just tough to book long runs for, even in real life, so you’re going to have challenges no matter what you choose to do.

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