WWE PPVs II: Hulk Hogan vs. King Kong Bundy

[Huthaifa]

I honestly would love to see a US or IC Elimination Chamber just to give some guys a chance to shine. Cesaro would kill in it... but he always does. Throw in Miz, Kofi, Randy, Tensai and Rey

Yeah, I am actually pretty happy with the competition on the midcard. I miss championship scramble.

[BeastieRunner]

It sounds like we'll get 2-3 EC matches this year. One for the World, one for either the US or IC, and/or one War Games style: Cena/Sheamus/Ryback vs. the Shield.

[Legato]

Yeah, I am actually pretty happy with the competition on the midcard. I miss championship scramble.

It's midcard competition that makes it's titles look important.

[Gryphon]

[steve2275]

thanks gryph

It sounds like we'll get 2-3 EC matches this year. One for the World, one for either the US or IC, and/or one War Games style: Cena/Sheamus/Ryback vs. the Shield.

.........and
then again

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Backstage News on WWE Elimination Chamber - Only One Chamber Match?, Possible Six-Man, More
By Marc Middleton
Jan 29, 2013 - 6:47:30 PM

- There was talk backstage at Monday's RAW from Las Vegas that the February WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view may feature just one Chamber match. That Chamber match would be for the World Heavyweight Title.

If this talk is true, this would mean no Elimination Chamber match for the RAW Superstars. The top RAW matches for the pay-per-view would be CM Punk vs. The Rock for the WWE Title and a six-man match with Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns vs. John Cena, Ryback and possibly Sheamus, if he doesn't end up in the Chamber for SmackDown.

Likely participants for the Chamber are World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio, Randy Orton, Big Show, a returning Mark Henry and a few others. As noted, Booker T will be making an announcement on the World Heavyweight Title at tonight's SmackDown tapings and the Chamber is expected to be that announcement.


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WWE Releases Estimated Pay-Per-View Buys for TLC 2012 with Cena vs. Ziggler
By Marc Middleton
Jan 29, 2013 - 7:14:03 PM

- According to new data from WWE, the 2012 TLC pay-per-view with John Cena vs. Dolph Ziggler plus Ryback, Kane and Daniel Bryan vs. Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns did an estimated total of 170,000 buys. This is down a bit from the 179,000 buys that TLC 2011 drew. An updated number will be released with WWE's first quarter report.

Here are updated estimated pay-per-view numbers from WWE's 2012 fourth quarter:

* Hell In a Cell - 200,000
* Survivor Series - 212,000
* TLC - 170,000

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Goldust Talks About Returning at the WWE Royal Rumble and His Brother Cody Rhodes
By Marc Middleton
Jan 30, 2013 - 8:00:00 AM

- Dustin "Goldust" Rhodes wrote the following message on his Twitter about his surprise appearance at the WWE Royal Rumble:

"Man what a night! A lot of people ask me daily on twitter if i still get nervous before i go out of that curtain. Yes most def i still do and especially at the rumble when it was my turn to go out! Since i have been off of tv for some time i had no idea what kind of reaction i would get. You bet your ass i was nervous! Lol, my stomach was in knots! Asking myself how is goldie going to be received? Had no clue that the #8 entry in the royal rumble 2013 would be what it was! First let me say to the world ty from my heart for the chilling, shocking to me, response i got sunday night. Ty so much. Damn!!!!

As i am waiting my turn and the countdown has started 10,9,8, and my stomach was doing flips, and got down to 1 and my music hit and...... The wwe universe let me know right away that goldust will always be remembered as i received one of the most deffening pops that i have gotten in th 25 yrs in the biz! Holy hell what a road warrior pop! As i walked out of the entrance, all nervousness went away as it always does, and i stood there in all honesty feeling i was on the top of the world because of y'all, the fans, team goldie! The rr2013 is now the greatest moment i have had in the biz to date since wm12 with piper! To stand there and take off my wig and robe and charge cody and trade punches with my brother center stage cannot be topped! It most def was a wm moment for me!

My brother is the future of this biz as are many others but i want cody to succeed more than anybody else. The rhodes family has some serious wrestling jedi shit flowing through our veins. I know dad was at home marking out as much as cody and i were and the rest of the world with giant smiles on their faces. Even the haters were happy lol! One again i say thank you to wwe and the fans for that experience that is at the top of my list because of y'all letting me know by the pop you gave me! The world still remembers the name of goldust and will never forget it. And although cody won this battle, i dream still of wm with my brother cody rhodes.

Dont ever stop believing or dreaming because dreams do come true! You just have to go get them! Get with it and follow me on twitter at dustin_rhodes1 and my booking email is drhodesinc@gmail.com ! Ty for reading and please rt!

Goldie"
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Backstage News on the Finish for The Rock vs. CM Punk, Rock as WWE Champion
By Marc Middleton
Jan 31, 2013 - 9:06:17 AM

- The Rock and CM Punk practiced their Royal Rumble match on Sunday before the pay-per-view. The finish was kept top secret from other talents to the point that they hung a curtain around the ring so nobody could see what they were doing.

Regarding the finish of the match, Punk was pinned after The People's Elbow because their feud had been built on Punk saying that the people don't matter and Rock saying they do.

With Rock as WWE Champion, the idea is he will be doing a ton of media to promote several movies over the next two months and can talk about WWE, WrestleMania and being the champion.
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Will Money in the Bank Happen at WrestleMania 29?, Backstage News on Cena's Rumble Win
By Marc Middleton
Feb 3, 2013 - 8:33:44 AM

- Many fans were wondering WWE's reasoning for having this year's Royal Rumble match come down to John Cena and Ryback. There was no longterm reasoning, such as an upcoming feud, behind Cena eliminating Ryback. Officials just wanted Cena eliminating someone strong to win the match.

- There was talk of doing a Money in the Bank match at WrestleMania 29 but WWE officials recently decided they do not want the match taking place on the biggest show of the year. The feeling is Money in the Bank should be left to its own pay-per-view. The idea for this year would have been to feature Ryback in the match to get him over big time but that won't be happening, at least not at WrestleMania.
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Update on the WrestleMania 30 Location - WWE Going Back and Forth on NYC or New Orleans
By Marc Middleton
Feb 6, 2013 - 8:04:35 AM

- There are reports that a local radio station in New Orleans leaked the news on Wednesday that WWE's WrestleMania 30 will be held there at the Super Dome. An official announcement from WWE was expected at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, also from New Orleans, later this month.

PWInsider reported earlier this week that officials continue to go back and forth on the WrestleMania 30 location and that New Orleans was not 100% official yet.

There are forces within WWE who believe WrestleMania 30 should be held at Madison Square Garden but more people in the company believe that WWE has already set the standard for holding WrestleMania at big stadiums, plus the argument that the New York area is getting WrestleMania this year.

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[steve2275]

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Big WWE Feud Discussed for This Summer, Update on The Undertaker's Health and More
By Marc Middleton
Feb 7, 2013 - 9:34:48 AM

- There is still no official word on The Undertaker's status for WrestleMania 29. Right now the plan is Taker vs. CM punk until he says he's not doing the show. There is no commitment right now that he will do the show. Friends of his are hoping that he won't wrestle this year as his hip and shoulder are giving him problems.

No word yet on what CM Punk may do if Taker doesn't wrestle but speculation is a singles match with Ryback, which would change his plans, or a spot in the John Cena vs. The Rock WWE Title match.

- Word is that one of the bigger feuds this coming summer and fall will be Punk vs. Brock Lesnar, which could suggest that Brock is turning babyface eventually.
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The Rock and Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam?, Backstage News on Elimination Chamber Six-Man
By Marc Middleton
Feb 7, 2013 - 9:29:49 AM

- There is talk of using both Brock Lesnar and The Rock at this year's SummerSlam pay-per-view. WWE really wants the Hollywood community to be part of SummerSlam's festivities and both stars would help make it seem like a bigger event.

- The reason why Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus, Ryback and John Cena at WWE Elimination Chamber won't be happening inside the Chamber is because it would be an elimination match and WWE doesn't want to have to eliminate five of their hottest Superstars right now.

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Post-WrestleMania RAW Pre-sale Passwords, WWE Attendance, Superstar Graham Update
By Marc Middleton
Feb 7, 2013 - 8:06:20 AM
- The pre-sale passwords for RAW the night after WrestleMania 29 are ACCESS, ROCKRAW and WWEROCK. Brock Lesnar, Triple H, Chris Jericho and The Rock are all scheduled to appear. The presale will end at 10pm on Friday night and tickets go on sale at 10am Saturday to the public.


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[BeastieRunner]

- The reason why Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus, Ryback and John Cena at WWE Elimination Chamber won't be happening inside the Chamber is because it would be an elimination match and WWE doesn't want to have to eliminate five of their hottest Superstars right now.

Translation: They don't want to leave one of the Shield guys in alone with one of their marquee names and make the established stars look weak. Rollins/Ambrose/Reigns can work circles around Ryback and Sheamus, and probably spot out some flaws for Cena. A tag match will help keep the "good guys" protected and strong.

[Alex]

Translation: They don't want to leave one of the Shield guys in alone with one of their marquee names and make the established stars look weak. Rollins/Ambrose/Reigns can work circles around Ryback and Sheamus, and probably spot out some flaws for Cena. A tag match will help keep the "good guys" protected and strong.

Im still assuming we are all wrong and they beat orton, who will turn soon after, and shield doesn't lose till mania.

[BeastieRunner]

Im still assuming we are all wrong and they beat orton, who will turn soon after, and shield doesn't lose till mania.

Who would they lose to? If they beat Ryback, Cena, and Sheamus ... what faces are left to save the WWE? Orton, Del Rio ... Miz? Team Hell No?

Having the Shield go over now will make Cena look super weak and lame going into his WM match with Rocky. Thus making the title and company look weaker. I think they needed to either save the big confrontation for after WM or have the Shield keep picking off lower faces and move their way up.

[Alex]

Who would they lose to? If they beat Ryback, Cena, and Sheamus ... what faces are left to save the WWE? Orton, Del Rio ... Miz? Team Hell No?

Having the Shield go over now will make Cena look super weak and lame going into his WM match with Rocky. Thus making the title and company look weaker. I think they needed to either save the big confrontation for after WM or have the Shield keep picking off lower faces and move their way up.

Cena doesn't have to look strong going into mania, that's old fashioned booking that doesn't apply to him for that show.
They can cheat to win and if they want Ryback to get over than let him beat all 3 at mania.
Again, Cena beat Brock Lesnar in his first match and it made zero difference in Cena. Beating guys lower level than him doesn't help him, but Cena losing via cheats also doesn't hurt him, and he already has a program for mania so he can move on.

[Brandon Hanvey]

Plus they have 7 weeks after the Elimination Chamber (there's no PPV in March) to build up Cena or anyone for WrestleMania

[SephirothDZX]

Am I the only one who wishes there wasnt a PPV between the rumble and wrestlemania?

[Alex]

Am I the only one who wishes there wasnt a PPV between the rumble and wrestlemania?

This year it's a little better, EC isn't for the title it's for #1 contender, so it actually builds for mania, rock and punk have to finish their issue.
Last year there was shit to do, both titles were retained and it felt like just a show between ppvs.

[Alex]

Plus they have 7 weeks after the Elimination Chamber (there's no PPV in March) to build up Cena or anyone for WrestleMania

Also, it's not like the shield can't lose, they aren't on a win streak, they have had and won a single match.

[Huthaifa]

Also, it's not like the shield can't lose, they aren't on a win streak, they have had and won a single match.

So when do we get the new Dangerous Alliance shot. Honestly, I amazed at the restraint the WWE is having not having Punk,Brock,SHIELD, and Heyman all standing in the middle of the ring dominating the WWE.