Reason why Triple H/Goldberg match was delayed

[Guest INXS]

The HHH/Goldberg match, originally scheduled for Bad Blood, and now expected to take place at Summerslam, is still being advertised on cable stations this weekend. The reasoning WWE officials gave for postponing the match was that they did not feel as if Goldberg was over enough.

 

credit: PWTorch.com

 

But Nash is over?

[Conspiracy_Victim 0]

Oh yeah "officials" were afraid GOLDBERG would drag down HHH. Sure. Goldberg being over isn't the problem, HHH wanting another month before he jobs to someone he's not in an intimate relationship with is.

 

 

Fuck HHH.

[Guest jester]

I don't know if this is true, but the sentiment might be right. If Goldberg really over enough to be champ?

 

And I mean in a semi-deal sense. Not in a "For Christ's Sake Get the Belt Off HHH and On To Anybody Else" kind of way.

[Guest INXS]

I figure Triple H wants to job to Nash and then continue the fued for a few more weeks since they have 2 months until Summerslam. Triple H will win back the title 3 weeks before Summerslam from Nash on Raw and then it gives Triple H and the WWE "officials" 2 weeks to give Goldberg a weak build up for the Championship going into the PPV.

 

It's all part of the master plan by God All Mighty himself.

[Guest wwF1587]

"wwe officials" thought goldberg wasnt over enough.. gee i wander who these officials are

[Guest NoSelfWorth]

Maybe, I don't know, GIVING HIM A REAL PUSH would have helped.

[Guest bob_barron]

Judgement Day (headlined by Nash v. HHH)

 

did a better buyrate then Backlash (Goldberg v. Rock)

 

 

So in a way Nash is more over

[Guest BoboBrazil]

HHH is smart. He thinks if he can keep delaying the match Goldberg will eventually be gone and he won't have to job.

[Guest NoSelfWorth]

Judgement Day (headlined by Nash v. HHH)

 

did a better buyrate then Backlash (Goldberg v. Rock)

 

 

So in a way Nash is more over

Considering the Cripps/Nash match actually got a main event build, and the Goldberg/Rock match was treated as virtual afterthought, it's no surprise.

[TheOriginalOrangeGoblin 0]

Considering Goldberg/Xtian drew Raw's highest quarter hour ratings in months and Y2J/Nash which ME'ed the same show drew like 6 points lower, that sort of erases the buyrate argument.

[Guest bob_barron]

Buyrates are what make the company money. So Nash main eventing a show makes more money then Goldberg.

 

They both are awful and should not be in WWE at all- But I just find that humorous.

[Guest INXS]

I wouldn't go and credit Triple H/Nash for Judgement Day having a better buy rate. JD was all around built better then Backlash.

 

Backlash; Cena Vs Lesnar

 

Judgement Day; Lesnar Vs Big show in a gimmick match

 

I can't remember the whole cards but JD also had the return of the IC title and the Smackdown tag belts in a ladder match.

[Guest bob_barron]

Backlash was hyped around a "dream" match- one we'd thought we'd never see BAH GAWD.

 

Goldberg's first match in North America more then two years- Given how over and how big of a superstar he's supposed to be- You would think he'd be able to sell a show.

[Guest INXS]

I guess one *dream* match doesn't sell a shit card.

[Guest Polish_Rifle]

No one is over enough to take the belt away from Hunter.

 

I mean if RVD is not over enough, who is?

[Guest bob_barron]

Hopefully they learned their lesson.

 

::Remembers No Way Out::

 

Oh wait...

[Bored 0]

Wait Judgment Day got a higher buyrate than Backlash? How the hell is that possible?

[Guest bob_barron]

I have no idea.

 

Early estimates for the buy rate of WWE Judgment Day are between 400,000 and 500,000 buys. Backlash had similar early estimates, but came in lower, around 300,000 buys. If Judgment Day holds up in that range, it would be considered a success.

[Guest INXS]

Judgement Day>>Backlash

 

2003 Backlash: April 27, 2003

* WWE Smackdown Tag Team Champions, Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin, defeated Los Guerreros.

* Sean O'Haire defeated Rikishi.

* WWE Tag Team Champions, Rob Van Dam & Kane, defeated The Dudley Boyz.

* Jazz defeated WWE Women's Champion, Trish Stratus, to win the title.

* The Big Show defeated Rey Mysterio.

* WWE Champion, Brock Lesnar, defeated John Cena.

* Six-Man Tag Team Match: Triple H, Chris Jericho & Ric Flair defeated Kevin Nash, Shawn Michaels & Booker T.

* Goldberg defeated The Rock.

 

2003 Judgment Day: May 18, 2003

* John Cena, Johnny Stamboli & Chuck Palumbo defeated Chris Benoit, Rhyno & Spanky.

* La Resistance defeated Test & Scott Steiner.

* Ladder Match: Eddie Guerrero & Tajiri defeated WWE Smackdown Tag Team Champions, Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin, to win the titles.

* Christian won a battle royal to win the vacant Intercontinental Championship. Other participants were: Booker T, Chris Jericho, Goldust, Lance Storm, Test, Val Venis, Rob Van Dam & Kane.

* Bikini Contest: Torrie Wilson defeated Sable.

* Hulk Hogan defeated Roddy Piper.

* Kevin Nash defeated World Heavyweight Champion, Triple H, via Disqualification.

* Four Corners Match: WWE Women's Champion, Jazz, defeated Trish Stratus, Victoria & Jacqueline.

* Stretcher Match: WWE Champion, Brock Lesnar, defeated The Big Show.

[Guest bob_barron]

Triple H v. Nash, Hogan v. Piper and Test wrestling twice a success???

 

 

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[Guest INXS]

The world works in mysterious ways. Serious, JD had a better build.

[Guest AndrewTS]

No one is over enough to take the belt away from Hunter.

 

I mean if RVD is not over enough, who is?

I found it quite funny reading the back of the WMXIX DVD box.

 

"Sunday, March 30, 2003: 54,097 fans fill SAFECO Field in Seattle, Washington:

 

"Is this really the end of Hulkamania? Will Austin make it 3 for 3? Can Booker best "The Game?" Can Kurt Angle take the pain?"

 

The answers: No, no, HUGE NO, and no.

 

The "World Title" is never given to "over" wrestlers anyway. It's given to over-the-hill wrestlers.

[Guest Youth N Asia]

I agree...he's only 3 times more over then HHH. He should be 4 or 5 before the match starts (and I'm not even a Goldbergfan)

 

It's probably so HHH can drop the belt to his buddy Nash, then do a job to Goldberg while keeping the title in the Clique.

[Guest Polish_Rifle]

Why is Nash the #1 contender? Has he even had a singles match against anyone besides the champ?

[Murmuring Beast 0]

To be Numbah One Contender~ you must sign a $5000,000 contract with the company and be a cripple.

[ANKLELOCK 0]

I HATE HHH

 

 

 

HHHater

[Guest godthedog]

Maybe, I don't know, GIVING HIM A REAL PUSH would have helped.

cause god knows putting him cleanly over the biggest star of the company in his debut match isn't a real push.

[Guest AndrewTS]

I hate HHH, but I want to see him beat Goldberg clean--that'd be hilarious.

[Guest JMA]

I'm pretty sure that Hunter is jobbing to Nash at the PPV. Then he'll be traded to Smackdown to avoid Goldberg. This way he can be on a show with his future wife, squash all the good wrestlers of Smackdown, win their title, and have Nash on Raw to keep Jericho, RVD, and Booker from breaking through the glass ceiling. Fuck Triple H.

[Guest ftwdevils2469]

Why is Nash the #1 contender? Has he even had a singles match against anyone besides the champ?

The only one I can think of was on Raw against Jericho.