[Arcaninex]

The PG era is dead, the ratings are on the floor and John Cena is going to pass the torch to Roman Reigns sooner or later, the desperation of Vince for increasing the ratings with ridiculous segments such as him getting arrested for no reason is getting too obvious.

There's the problem, the kids don't watch the show anymore and the Cena era is coming to it climax, you can't turn Reigns into John Cena, because is not going to work, he didn't not born to be a PG cartoonish character, the crowd is never going to buy him as that, in fact the only reason of why he is somewhat over right now is because he showed a bit of baddasery destryoing HHH at the end of TLC, this "Cena" formula doesn't work anymore!

In this very instant, the best thing you can do to improve the product is actually turning Reigns into Stone Cold, give him edginess, attitude and aggressiveness. he shouldn't be thinking it too much to kick Vince and Stephanies ass, give him a better image, change his theme song to something more edgy, let him middle finger the crowd or something.like that, just give people a reason to believe this guy is going to change something.

That if you really want to turn him an succesful future face of the comapany and save the ratings, just as they did in 1997.

 

[Jabez Makaveli]

The PG era is going on its 8th year, sadly. Reigns will never be like Stone Cold. Just let him promo as himself instead of following a script and stop booking him to be dominant every damn show. If we know he's going to dominate everyone every show, why should we care? This isn't the late 90s with Goldberg and WCW. The internet wasn't big back then, so they should just stop doing that.

 

[3ku1]

Yeah because the product itself is edgy aint it. Wont happen. Fans bitch when.they are even a little bit edgy. But try to defend every pussy decision they make. Publically traded company and all. Wont hppn in the information age. Not to mention the format. As for Reigns its not hard to book him. Stop making him smile or smirk. Just make him be the badass he was end of Tlc. No talking, just some silent assasin. No need for an edgy product. Just simple, concise booking. As for ratings. Well all tv is down by about 12% this year. Not just Wwe. Ratings well never above a 3.0 ever again. Unless their is a boom. Having Taylor Swift on wont increase ratings. All is needed is an overall better booked show. Fire the hollywood writers, need writers who understand pro wrestling. Not to mention.with the internet.

 

[Krispenwah]

Just wait until the ratings drop to 1.5, it will be the very instant when Vince is going to realize this PG shit needs to end.

 

[Solf]

Kevin Owens and CM Punk are edgy. Reigns is the typical jock. That's completely incompatible.

 

[CEEJ]

Reigns doesn't need to be edgey, he doesn't need to be Stone Cold, he needs to be Roman Reigns, a badass Samoan, but they aren't doing that, the PG era is struggling but not because it's PG, because of boring and predictable story lines along with really poor booking and not letting talent get themselves over

 

[Afrolatino]

No Reigns should stay calm, serious and methodic like Flint from G.I. Joe.

 

[blackholeson]

This is the moment when you debut Samoa Joe to take out Reigns.

 

[thedeparted_94]

It really shows how untalented Reigns is as an entertainer when the only way he can get over is to superman punch a 70 year old man and that's because that 70 year old guy is so hated, the heat rubs off on Reigns by default.

Reigns could've speared Hitler and got a reaction, it means nothing and what is he supposed to do now that the evil authority figure has had his comeuppance? Reigns can't do jack shit besides hold a microphone up to a securities guard face as Vince got himself arrested for no reason.

 

[Arcaninex]

Reigns doesn't need to be edgey, he doesn't need to be Stone Cold, he needs to be Roman Reigns, a badass Samoan, but they aren't doing that, the PG era is struggling but not because it's PG, because of boring and predictable story lines along with really poor booking and not letting talent get themselves over

It's because the PG era that the storylines are boring and predictable, the current show is destined to appeal the little kids, that shit restricts 70% of the actual creativity of any writer.

The show doesnt need better writes, it needs A BIG CHANGE, Reigns leading into a new attitude era would be the best thing they can do.

 

[RKing85]

lol at the PG era being dead.

Wishful thinking.

 

[CEEJ]

It's because the PG era that the storylines are boring and predictable, the current show is destined to appeal the little kids, that shit restricts 70% of the actual creativity of any writer.

The show doesnt need better writes, it needs A BIG CHANGE, Reigns leading into a new attitude era would be the best thing they can do.

It's stupid to think that the PG era is poor because it's PG, that's just not the case

 

[Arcaninex]

lol at the PG era being dead.

Wishful thinking.

Its going to die along with WWE as whole, mark my words.

It's stupid to think that the PG era is poor because it's PG, that's just not the case

It's a fact, the show would have much more freedom and entertainment if it wasnt directed to little kids.

 

[CEEJ]

Its going to die along with WWE as whole, mark my words.




It's a fact, the show would have much more freedom and entertainment if it wasnt directed to little kids.

WWE is not going anywhere, they make too much money to go under and PG does restrict story lines but it isn't the reason the show is poor

 

[AlternateDemise]

It's because the PG era that the storylines are boring and predictable, the current show is destined to appeal the little kids, that shit restricts 70% of the actual creativity of any writer.

The show doesnt need better writes, it needs A BIG CHANGE,

No, it needs better writers. We've seen a good product since the PG rating, just not on a consistent basis. You're sitting here asking for a change that's never going to happen. Right now WWE isn't in a position where they can make this happen.

 

[BKendrickBestINTW]

Roman Reigns could work, but he would have to be booked as Goldberg. WWE won't do it because they are too politically correct. That's how they should have booked the guy from the beginning as they are equally good performers and have a similar level of charisma though alike, are severely overrated by their hardcore fans which turns off the more "intelligent" wrestling audience for lack of a better expression. Supposedly this is why J.R hate Goldie and booked him boringly in order not to get him over... "supposedly"... I think the truth is WWE just needed some quick cash flow and signed him because Rock left and once key people found out Goldberg had no love for the business just the money, they probably held back his potential regardless of how well business would have done if Goldberg got the Cena/Hogan push. Goldie likes wrestling but he doesn't love it how people like HHH, Flair or Michaels do and that can have an effect on your career especially when you rise so fast and with so much power like Bill did, especially when the only way your character can get over is by beating everyone and 90% of the roster in 5 mins or less. But hey... it worked. It just makes the rest of the talent insecure and since he wasn't Vince's creation... Anyways

Reigns won't get the Goldberg push and they won't turn him heel because marketing comes 1st in modern day WWE, not greatness. This means... Reigns won't work as the top guy. Plus, feuding with senile Vince isn't helping at all either. I believe the best thing they can do in order to delay the Reigns decline is have HHH put him over at the Rumble and Cena put him over at 'Mania, even though half the audience will boo the match and throw debris in the ring. But I give Vince enough credit as the genius that he is, I don't think he will do that.

I think the smart thing to do is slowly build Triple H vs Roman Reigns for the main event at Wrestlemania 32. That way they can test him, even though he will be protected and won't be tested to the level of a "you can't wrestle" promo which was so impactful, half of today's audience that was watching back then still can't accept Cena as the top guy, even though it's his rightful throne(for WWE, AJ Styles is better as an overall talent, he's this generation's Shawn Michaels).

This option also leaves many cool possibilities for old fashion heat and story.
You could have a guy like Ambrose who's really over, win the rumble, and then have HHH squash him with some old fashioned horsemen tactic and take the #1 contender's spot from him which will make sense, keep Ambrose as a top contender and open up storyline opportunities in the near future.


If the public really believes Roman is the next top guy, they will want to see him beat 'H come Wrestlemania time just like they do now, but sadly I think the truth will be exposed in that the audience just wants something new and fresh, and the novelty of Reigns with the belt will wear out real soon. At least this match will draw with a strong undercard. Undertaker vs Cena, Angle vs Bryan(maybe?), Lesnar vs Owens, New Day vs The Wyatts and with Rock hosting... When HHH wins, you can have Rocky challenge him for the belt at SummerSlam.

PS: If Rock is wrestling, he should face Brock because they screwed up the storylines.

 

[Godway]

Dude...we've been over this a trillion times at this point. "Make him Goldberg. Make him Stone Cold. Make him Daniel Bryan." you're forgetting the key ingredient: Talent. He's the Hayden Christiansen of WWE. Do whatever you want with him, they've already tried EVERY booking trick in the world. He's still a fraction as over as he should be given his push/position, and still gets booed. There's not some scientific formula that is going to make a completely wooden performer become interesting.

 

[BKendrickBestINTW]

Dude...we've been over this a trillion times at this point. "Make him Goldberg. Make him Stone Cold. Make him Daniel Bryan." you're forgetting the key ingredient: Talent. He's the Hayden Christiansen of WWE. Do whatever you want with him, they've already tried EVERY booking trick in the world. He's still a fraction as over as he should be given his push/position, and still gets booed. There's not some scientific formula that is going to make a completely wooden performer become interesting.

If he beats HHH in 30 seconds at The Rumble and puts him through a table, you have your next top face all while taking out his cronies even Road Dogg. He should beat Cena in 3 mins. It won't happen though.

 

[Krispenwah]

Dude...we've been over this a trillion times at this point. "Make him Goldberg. Make him Stone Cold. Make him Daniel Bryan." you're forgetting the key ingredient: Talent. He's the Hayden Christiansen of WWE. Do whatever you want with him, they've already tried EVERY booking trick in the world. He's still a fraction as over as he should be given his push/position, and still gets booed. There's not some scientific formula that is going to make a completely wooden performer become interesting.

Such a retarded post, Roman Reigns work as a badass, it was proven, but this is not just about Roman Reigns, every superstar in WWE would be better if the show was more edgy.

Reigns as the future top face would be the most benefited.

 

[Fissiks]

lol they aren't turning him into an edgy character. This is the guy that is going to be doing make-a-wish and shit like that. He is going to be a corny goofball because that is what kids can relate too.