Well, that's an interesting choice that's for sure. My guess would be they're trying to do a couple of things. One is immediately establish Del Rio as a main event face (after he'd pretty much played jobber to the stars as a heel) and the other is to set up Ziggler for a cash in. That being said, I'm not sure that I like the move as I'm a big proponent of not hot-shoting belts around, which seems like exactly what they're doing.
This rules out Ryback vs Big Show for the title at mania
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This is setting Dolph up to cash in on a face at the Rumble....not a doubt in my mind.
Nope.
Not at the Rumble.
The Rumble will be about one thing and one thing only: The Rock's WWE title win. This is the WWE. There is no way they are gonna let anything steal the shine away from Rock/Punk. Not even the Rumble match (would not be surprised if they booked Sheamus to win it again bcause that won't take any shine away from Rock). To me this is the very reason they did this change tonight and not at the Rumble.
Del Rio brings silence from the crowds, only time this past year i've seen a reaction is when he tried to save Ricardo. His manager is more over than he is.
This rules out Ryback vs Big Show for the title at mania
They could make it non-title since Ryback needs an opponent for Wrestlemania if he doesn't win the Rumble or Elimination Chamber. Oh and I doubt Ryback could Shellshock Big Show, but would like to see it to believe it.
The Rumble will be about one thing and one thing only: The Rock's WWE title win. This is the WWE. There is no way they are gonna let anything steal the shine away from Rock/Punk. Not even the Rumble match (would not be surprised if they booked Sheamus to win it again bcause that won't take any shine away from Rock). To me this is the very reason they did this change tonight and not at the Rumble.
Maybe at EC, but not at the Rumble.
nothing will shine away from Rock winning the title, even if Dolph cases in at the rumble and wins Rocks win will be bigger
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They could make it non-title since Ryback needs an opponent for Wrestlemania if he doesn't win the Rumble or Elimination Chamber. Oh and I doubt Ryback could Shellshock Big Show, but would like to see it to believe it.
I could defiantly see them wrestling at WM for sure
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What the fuck just happened? What am I reading? I don't really care about Smackdown, but this is so random. I don't even want to get into why they booked a last man standing match, let alone why they gave Del Rio the belt, but I guess it's something new?? I will say that now no one can even call the WHC picture at this point. I have no clue who will be facing who, which is cool in a way, it was just so random and on Smackdown (and spoiled as well).
Yes! that fat fucker is not World Heavyweight Champion anymore. But jeez this only screams Ziggler cashing in a lot sooner than later unfortunately. I can stomach a Ziggler reign for now but atleast that fat bald boring hooligan is not champion.
I knew that this would happen as soon as Del Rio turned face. WWE needed to make his face turn seem important, so they gave him the WHC. The problem is Del Rio isn't over as a face or a heel and having the title won't change that. The crowd just doesn't care about him. Luckily for Del Rio, Vince still will constantly push him as a main eventer regardless.
And I seriously doubt that Ziggler cashes in next week. WWE only does that to talent that they honestly don't care about or understand their appeal, like Christian.
Alberto Del Rio World Heavyweight Champion
Re: World Heavyweight Championship *SPOILER*
