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The WWE's Future is not looking good.

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#1 · (Edited)
Okay, so i'm going to set aside this whole Rock/Brock craze and talk about the future of the WWE. It is not looking good long term considering that the WWE is living in the past.

First off, John Cena should have won. The Rock didn't really have anything to prove considering all the accomplishment's he's done. After years of shoving Cena up our throats, they just throw his momentum away for some guy who's gonna show up on Raw for seldom times.

Second off, The Rock vs Brock Lesnar should not happen at WrestleMania 29. They've both reached their prime. What is WWE trying to benefit from all this? Sales for WM 29? Would that pay off long term? Considering they're both probably going to leave sooner or later. Even worse, for the WWE Championship. It's probably going to be the main event. What's that all about? Talents like Ziggler, Bryan, they're probably going to be shoved off at limbo. Mixed up in some random tag team match with Michael Cole, when they're supposed to be the main attraction. They are the future of the WWE, ffs. What's gonna happen after WM 29? Boom. Everything's gone. No Rock, no Brock. Cena's probably gonna be overshadowed by Rock/Brock along the way. So all the star power's out.

Last but not least, What the FUCK is with the WWE pushing all the veterans? Big Show going over Rhodes? Are you fucking serious. He's buried Mark Henry, Daniel Bryan, and now even Cody. He's not even that fucking over with the crowd. I know many of you find Randy Orton overrated, but considering what he's been doing for the past 5 months, he's not getting any more pushes either. They've watered him down and made Kane win over Orton. What's the point of that? Kane's probably going to retire this year or next.

What WWE is doing is they're putting all their plans for short term, and then not knowing what to do after. What did they get from putting Rock over Cena? A one night ovation. The man they're billing as their man of this generation, put over a past generation.
 
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#4 ·
Yeah WWE have 2 guys coming out of Mania with heavyweight titles who never left Mania with a world title before in Punk and Sheamus. The future's looking good, just because they bring older guys back in to shine a spotlight on the company, doesn't mean that WWE are in trouble it means more eyes or gunna be looking at the product.

It may seem to the IWC that the current stars are being neglected because they weren't on the top of the card but to the casual fan they're tuning in to see Rock, Brock, HHH & Taker and then finding guys like Sheamus and Punk with world titles and finding new stars.
 
#2 ·
Okay, so i'm going to set aside this whole Rock/Brock craze and talk about the future of the WWE. It is not looking good long term considering that the WWE is living in the past.

First off, John Cena should have won. The Rock didn't really have anything to prove considering all the accomplishment's he's done. After years of shoving Cena up our throats, they just throw his momentum away for some guy who's gonna show up on Raw for seldom times.

Second off, The Rock vs Brock Lesnar should not happen at WrestleMania 29. They've both reached their prime. What is WWE trying to benefit from all this? Sales for WM 29? Would that pay off long term? Considering they're both probably going to leave sooner or later. Even worse, for the WWE Championship. It's probably going to be the main event. What's that all about? Talents like Ziggler, Bryan, they're probably going to be shoved off at limbo. Mixed up in some random tag team match with Michael Cole, when they're supposed to be the main attraction. They are the future of the WWE, ffs. What's gonna happen after WM 29? Boom. Everything's gone. No Rock, no Brock. Cena's probably gonna be overshadowed by Rock/Brock along the way. So all the star power's out.

Last but not least, What the FUCK is with the WWE pushing all the veterans? Big Show going over Rhodes? Are you fucking serious. He's buried Mark Henry, Daniel Bryan, and now even Cody. He's not even that fucking over with the crowd. I know many of you find Randy Orton overrated, but considering what he's been doing for the past 5 months, he's not getting any more pushes either. They've watered him down and made Kane win over Orton. What's the point of that? Kane's probably going to retire this year or next.

What WWE is doing is they're putting all their plans for short term, and then not knowing what to do after. What did they get from putting Rock over Cena? A one night ovation. The man they're billing as their man of this generation, put over a past generation.

I know, I know, TL;DR. But it's my opinion.
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I agree with you. The WWE can't keep going back to the well and bringing these older guys back instead of pushing new stars. I'm sick of it. I know Lesnar's supposed to be a big deal and all but I just don't care. He'll face Rock at Mania for the title and then what?
 
#42 ·
Exactly man.

Yes Brock Lesner vs The Rock at Wrestlemania 29 sounds awesome, but neither one are full time and yes it will be great for one night and the hype might even last a week after mania.. But what happens when Brock and Rock stop showing up at Raw? You need to make guys like Ziggler, Rhodes, Barrett, Swagger etc big names.. Because the day will come when Brock, Rock, Cena, Taker, HBK, HHH etc are gone. Then what?
 
#3 ·
I agree with all of these. Especially number 1. I have friends saying they're glad Rock won but really that will do nothing for the business if the number 1 guy in the company couldn't beat number 3 from the attitude era (behind Austin and HHH, in my opinion).
 
#5 ·
I think people need to wait and see. This is Cena's first clean loss in years, he isn't buried nor is he going anywhere. Losing to one of the GOATs is not going to hurt him at all. Besides, Lesnar targeted Cena, not Rock. Why is everybody assuming Rock will face Brock?
 
#31 ·
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Exactly relax we don't know where the WWE is going with this. I think Cena will get the bigger rub in the end I don't know when but it was forshadow long ago where Cena was showing the title in rock's birthday I believe (saying the match will be for the title). Than last night we saw Rock wanting to go for the title it pretty much settles it that Rock vs Cena will be for the title in mania (maybe not 29 maybe 30 who knows) making the match more worthy the time that Rock and Cena go against each other for the title.
 
#8 · (Edited)
Not to mention CM Punk and Daniel Bryan were champs going into Mania and now Punk and Sheamus are the champs going out...Del Rio and Miz are supposedly getting big pushes soon, not to mention Brodus (and Barrett, Rhodes and Dolph)...all of them are pretty young guys and the future of the company. Everyone needs to take a deep breath and see what happens.
 
#11 ·
The WWEs future is fine, I think they are doing it perfectly having Rock/Cena/Lesnar/HHH/Taker getting people to tune in, and while they are tuned in they get to see all the "new stars" the WWE is trying to create. Now granted they better do something with these "new stars" during these next couple years and get them into some creative and well booked fueds and storylines to get peopleto care about them in these next couple years.

Like septurum said we have to wait and see.
 
#12 ·
the reason why the wwe are looking at the older guys is because of money. now dont want to start an argument but cody rodes,dolf zigler, really!!!

now compare these 2 clowns to the likes off the rock,stone cold steve austin,brock lesnar,batista,goldberg,the undertaker,triple h,shawn michaels. now the wwe are bringing these guys back for 2 reasons money and drawing power

the roster off today just isnt ever going to be strong enough without help from the guys that set the standard hence why the wwe are bringing the attitude era guys back, what would off john cena off gained by winning???? he would off been the same old cena with no going forward for him, now with him losing they can now if not turn him heel they can adjust him. half the problem with the product is the pg era not so much the wwe stars. we need the likes off austin and brock and the rock to help them grow, you do not have a football team without a well established captain who can carry the team when needed
 
#13 ·
It is rather laughable that people say Cena should have won. It would have created a huge backlash and put people off the entire product. Rock winning was everything the fans wanted to see regardless of whether he's a full time or part time WWE employee.

Secondly what is this ridiculous notion that the posterboy of the WWE can't lose clean? The guy has been shoved down our throats for 8 years straight and one loss at Wrestlemania and all of a sudden people are shouting "way to push your biggest star". He's been pushed enough thank you! In fact pushed to a point where the fans have neglected the product from it. Rock winning was the only smart thing to do. End of.

The WWE put on stellar shows in both Wrestlemania and RAW. We got EXACTLY what we wanted and more with Lesnar returning but apparently what we wanted isn't good enough and instead should start pushing guys like The Miz and Jack Swagger in the main event.. Yeah great idea.
 
#17 ·
What are you talking about? The roster is probably the best it's ever been now.

Lesnar
Cena
Rock
Orton
Punk
Jericho
Sheamus
Bryan
Del Rio
Kane
Bernard
Mysterio
Sin Cara

Batista is rumored to be coming back. And thats just counting the top guys. Throw Ziggler, Miz, Barrett, McIntyre etc in there and you have a really solid roster. Theres tons of star power.
 
#25 ·
Mind you, Rock and Lesnar's contracts aren't long term. Lesnar's expires in one year, which probably means he's just here in the WWE up to the point of his big match at Mania. The Rock would maybe barely wrestle, probably around 4-5 matches this year. Mysterio? How long will it take for him to be injured again? Sin Cara, the botchmaker. He's not very over in WWE, considering he's only been here for a year and he had many problems along the way. Bernard's old and would probably go short term as well. Del Rio isn't very over. Jericho probably won't last 2 years. Orton is being watered down, and Punk, i guess he's one of the safe ones.
 
#18 ·
no torch to pass fella, the rock isnt a full time wwe star not just that hasnt cena won the title more times, he been on top for 8 years, it was about keeping fans happy and making the rock lose in his home town is just stuped its the rock for crying out loud.

also give the title to the rock or lesnar atleast the title may become prestige and be important
 
#19 ·
Future not looking good? Cena and Orton aren't going anywhere for atleast another what....5-10 years? We have Sheamus, Daniel "YES" Bryan and CM Punk,all three of which are in the makings of becoming WWEs next top 3 biggest stars,not to mention great talent like Rhodes,Barrett,Ziggler,ADR,Miz and Kofi that can easily be built up,( in Miz's case,re-built up which I think is going to happen) not mention we got guys like Dean freaking Ambrose waiting to be called up to the main roster very very soon.Then future is fine,the talent is there.It's just up to WWE to utilize it properly,will they get a clue and actually do that before its too late? I have enough faith in them left that they will,and thats the only reason I continue to watch.
 
#22 ·
The Rock won over Cena so Rock can have momentum and win the WWE Championship. He will then feud with an up-and-comer and drop the title to them, puttting them over. That's how I see it.
 
#24 ·
If Cena won at WM what would WWE do with him? If he could beat The Rock it would mean Cena should be able to beat everyone else on the roster easily. So what's left for Cena? Hold the title for a year? Wrestle more legends? Do you people even think about this stuff or do you just cry for the hell of it?

Brock/Rock would be HUGE, 2 of the biggest stars outside of WWE. Would garner so much attention for the WWE which yes, does help the product. More people watching gives more exposure to the other guys.

It actually confuses me why so many people care about what WWE does from a business standpoint, are you a FAN or do you own stock in the company? Sit back and enjoy the show instead of complaining on a forum 24/7.
 
#26 ·
what is brock lesnar going to do after the year is up?? trust me he will be around longer if vince throws cash at him who wouldnt. the rock he isnt going no were he said himself a million times he is going no were.

just need batista back now and goldberg to help carry the roster then happy days i want the attitude era back it may show the likes off ziggler and cody roads how to entertain
 
#27 ·
Your first point about The Rock is true. However, the bigger of two evils is: what would Cena have to prove after going over The Rock? He's beaten every current WWE superstar and isn't retiring. This way, people start to sympathise and Cena can be re-built.
 
#28 ·
The older wrestlers are the main reason I'm still watching.
 
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