Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted January 10, 2004 As much as I hate to say this, it's the truth. The regular WWE fan is not going to care which title shot Benoit is going after. They are just going to see him going after a title after winning the rumble and except it. And shit, I'M going to just accept it as it is. Do we really need to piss and moan about him not getting a shot at the specific WWE title? I'm much happier with him getting a shot at the World Heavyweight title, and a chance to headline the fucking WRESTLEMANIA XX, by far the most hyped Wrestlemania event EVER. That is, as Adam Sandler would say, "not too shabby". It's no time for us to get greedy. I am so much happier with him in the position he's in now then some midcard match thrown together at the last minute. But that kind of arguement is complacent. I want Benoit vs Lesnar which was or is being built up and I won't settle for anything else. Benoit vs HHH would most likely ruin Benoit vs Lesnar. This whole situation reeks of politics. I want Benoit to stay a Smackdown superstar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2004 Do we really need to piss and moan about him not getting a shot at the specific WWE title? Yes. Benoit's history is with the actual WWE title. He has made no intention to win the WCW title. Why would he? It's retarded. Benoit deserves better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JN News 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2004 Does anyone actually think that Benoit is really gonna beat HHH for the World Title simply because Lesnar is pretty much confirmed to retain the WWF Title against Goldberg? Remember, this is HHH we're talking about. We're talking about Vince McMahon's son-in-law, and Stephanie McMahon's husband. Plus, Benoit is not homegrown in the WWF. Benoit is from WCW. I'm sure HHH will definately think of some reason for Vince to let him go over, and let both heels retain, this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Deebo Report post Posted January 10, 2004 Vince McMahon's vision might be clouded but he's not a total dumbass. A face is going to main event WM and win the belt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mulatto Heat Report post Posted January 10, 2004 Not if it's Goldberg/Lesnar, which I don't see being anywhere but the last match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted January 10, 2004 Does anyone actually think that Benoit is really gonna beat HHH for the World Title simply because Lesnar is pretty much confirmed to retain the WWF Title against Goldberg? Remember, this is HHH we're talking about. We're talking about Vince McMahon's son-in-law, and Stephanie McMahon's husband. Plus, Benoit is not homegrown in the WWF. Benoit is from WCW. I'm sure HHH will definately think of some reason for Vince to let him go over, and let both heels retain, this year. Yes, Benoit has a shot to win because the WWE still likes to have faces win especailly on the "biggest" card ever. Plus by Benoit winning, he actually buries himself and HHH will only elevate himself. Will Benoit win? I'm not sure but I'm leaning towards yes if it happens. There are variables out there that makes it hard to tell but it does seem like Benoit's going to beat HHH. Either at Wrestlemania or in his hometown later on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2004 I'm still thinking Cena is more likely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Your Olympic Hero Report post Posted January 10, 2004 He has made no intention to win the WCW title. Why would he? It's retarded. Benoit deserves better. Especially since he basically threw out that title to come to the WWF(E) 4 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Your Olympic Hero Report post Posted January 10, 2004 I'm still thinking Cena is more likely. Ditto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2004 It goes along nicely with his promise to main event Mania. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted January 10, 2004 I'm still thinking Cena is more likely. Ditto. Don't see it. It's possabe but I don't envision HHH wanting to wrestle Cena at the big event. HHH will want to have the best match possable especially at the grandaddy of them all. Some might say he's more worried about Cena getting too over so he'll want to wrestle him and try to bury him but I don't think so. It'd actually be a little tough to bury Cena right now and the WWE would have to centre a little bit more focus on him to get Cena ready as a threat for Mania. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2004 Cena getting beat down week after week after week after week and HHH calling an audible and beating him at Mania wouldn't bury him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted January 10, 2004 Cena getting beat down week after week after week after week and HHH calling an audible and beating him at Mania wouldn't bury him? Oh, Cena can be buried. I was just thinking along the lines of that Cena doesn't have as much to lose since the WWE has kind of stopped building him up right now. Benoit's got more to lose since he's being built up more and is now (not really before) featured more prominantly along with being in a higher position on the card than Cena. So, along these lines of thinking, more is to be gained by burying Benoit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Y2DAYDAY Report post Posted January 10, 2004 It is simple why they are pushing Benoit. In no particular order, 1. He's a fresh face on top. 2. Supposedly Angle has been in Vince's ear about pushing Benoit as a legit main eventer. 3. HHH wants to work with Benoit. 4. Benoit chasing the title is the best title chasing story the company can put together right now(with Cena and Eddie as other options)since basically everyone else has been World Champ(and Booker T and RVD don't count because they are not top guys) 5. A possible hook to get Bret Hart in for Mania and/or Summerslam in Toronto. 6. They need to fill the SkyDome in Toronto for Summerslam so they figured they need to create a national hero in the process. The top 2 matches at Mania will be the title matches. Lesnar is going over so they will not go on last. Benoit vs HHH will go on last and if the match happens(if Benoit wins the Rumble), Benoit will go over. Most importantly, HHH is going away for a little after Mania to film HIS movie(the WWE films one). I expect a rematch at Backlash with Benoit going over again and Benoit holding the title until HHH wins it back over the summer, and Benoit moves on to Lesnar. That is if Benoit wins the Rumble! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iggymcfly 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2004 There's no way in hell Benoit/HHH will go on last at Mania. It would be a hastily thrown together feud with no "epic" drawing power and would not go on last at the biggest Wrestlemania of all time. In fact, HHH/Benoit is such a weak storyline that I sincerely doubt it's gonna happen at all. The only way that Benoit gets a title shot at all is if it's against Brock, and it's on the undercard to an Austin/HHH or Austin/Goldberg main event. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
humongous2002 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2004 I didn't know jobbing to HHH at Wrestlemania xx was considered a huge push, but i guess nowadays you take what you get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Besus Report post Posted January 10, 2004 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...5&category=2902 Looks like some people here still think the Raw Championship is the WCW Championship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultra Violence 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2004 I didn't know jobbing to HHH at Wrestlemania xx was considered a huge push, but i guess nowadays you take what you get. HHH: Chris... your getting a big push you have the honour of jobbing to THE GAME!!!!! Chris: But shouldn't I go over as the face in the WM20 main even? HHH: ah ummmm.... STEPH! *poses, spits water* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2004 Benoit and Cena entered the rumble together. I can easily seem them baiting-and-switching with all us focusing on Benoit while Cena sneaks through and takes it. They're keeping Cena "strong" by beating Albert, and I wouldn't be surprised to see that continue next week (say, vs. Matt Morgan), so he's just so far off the radar as to not say "Cena's winning" but he's just on enough so you can't say "Cena has no chance" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2004 I hate this cross brand idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2004 (edited) Besides, I think we all know the major reason for Cena vs. HHH... ... that's right, rap battles with Ric Flair! "Stylin WHOOO, Profilin WHOOO When I walk by the ladies smilin The guys go "who"? Ladies go "ooooh" Ah fuck it... let's all say "WHOOOO" So let me hear ya say "WHOOO" (WHOOO) "WHOOOO" (WHOOO) Slick Ric Rappin like it's 82 Let me hear ya say "WHOOO" (WHOOO) "WHOOOO" (WHOOO) I'm not hulk hogan so what cha gonna do? I'm Ric Flair... and I'm back for more I'll be wrestlin till I'm 74 But don't fret WHOOOO Better yet WHOOOO Let's take a ride in my lear jet It's True... Horsemen is my crew Evolution too Ah fuck it, let's all say WHOOOO! So let me hear ya say "WHOOO" (WHOOO) "WHOOOO" (WHOOO) Slick Ric Rappin like it's 82 Let me hear ya say "WHOOO" (WHOOO) "WHOOOO" (WHOOO) I'm not hulk hogan so what cha gonna do? - DEEJAY Slick Ric Edited January 10, 2004 by RavishingRickRudo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest PowerPB13 Report post Posted January 10, 2004 Whenever I see someone wih some actual hope regarding WWE, I wish I could just smack them in the head and knock some sense into them... -Patrick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2004 Dear God Rudo. I mean, us talking about it on MSN is one thing but to take it public...........that's heavy, dude. Ah well, I better get started on my Flair raps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2004 ^ Now I'm seeing Flair wear a beanie because of that rap... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord of The Curry 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2004 It begins.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2004 Vince McMahon's vision might be clouded but he's not a total dumbass. A face is going to main event WM and win the belt. After what happened at WM 16, I gave up on that tradition. 6. They need to fill the SkyDome in Toronto for Summerslam so they figured they need to create a national hero in the process. Do we even know for sure SS will be in Toronto? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdwardKnoxII 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2004 Chris Benoit Could Be Moved To RAW Details on this hot rumor... Many backstage feel that WWE is gearing up to move Chris Benoit to the RAW brand following the Royal Rumble. Benoit is scheduled to work matches with Triple H at house shows following the Rumble and WWE may run a TV program with the two as well. Benoit is one of the favorites to win the Royal Rumble and get a big WrestleMania XX push in a program with Triple H. As has been reported, WWE is looking for ways to bring new faces to RAW to work with Triple H. Credit: 1wrestling.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYU 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2004 Chris Benoit Could Be Moved To RAW Details on this hot rumor... Many backstage feel that WWE is gearing up to move Chris Benoit to the RAW brand following the Royal Rumble. Benoit is scheduled to work matches with Triple H at house shows following the Rumble and WWE may run a TV program with the two as well. Benoit is one of the favorites to win the Royal Rumble and get a big WrestleMania XX push in a program with Triple H. As has been reported, WWE is looking for ways to bring new faces to RAW to work with Triple H. Credit: 1wrestling.com I think I saw this article a few days ago. Just replace the name "Chris Benoit" with "John Cena." Face it, nobody knows at this point just WHO may be winning the Royal Rumble. Which is a great thing. But I have little doubt the winner will get spoiled before the PPV - these things have a tendency to happen.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdwardKnoxII 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2004 Face it, nobody knows at this point just WHO may be winning the Royal Rumble. Which is a great thing. But I have little doubt the winner will get spoiled before the PPV - these things have a tendency to happen.... Oh of course. I'm glad that there is many ways the Royal Rumble can go instead of knowing who the winner will be like the last few years. Thing is if Benoit does go to RAW to face HHH you just know HHH is going over at WM. I wonder who backstage pushed for Benoit to go to RAW if it does happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2004 So, if true, he won't get to face Brock, which would be the logical storyline. Additionally, he'll go to Raw to be fed to HHH. Maybe he'll get a token title run first (but end up jobbing it back to HHH). Boy, that's gonna make for some good times around here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
