JoeDirt 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 Got this off the DVDVR boards, seems pretty legit and is no big surprise: "Just saw an ad on Fox Sports Midwest... HHH v.s. Batista II.. the "Battle for the World Heavyweight Championship rages on"" There ya go. So does Batista defend here and beat HHH twice in a row? Or do we have a screwy finish at Mania leading to him getting the belt here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iggymcfly 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 I kinda figured all along that Batista would win the title at Mania, and then take on Trips in a stipulation rematch at Backlash. With all the heat this feud's gotten, they'd be stupid to end it at one month no matter who wins at Mania. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 I kinda figured all along that Batista would win the title at Mania, and then take on Trips in a stipulation rematch at Backlash. With all the heat this feud's gotten, they'd be stupid to end it at one month no matter who wins at Mania. Plus, can anybody see Triple H losing tonight, and then coming out on Raw tomorrow night and just switching focus completely to something or someone else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 So does Batista defend here and beat HHH twice in a row? Or do we have a screwy finish at Mania leading to him getting the belt here? Screwy finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karc 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 It's LA. We're bored. We are going to sleep through the entire card, because we just don't care. Do the screwy finish so we have reason to throw our plastic beer cups into the ring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 It's LA. We're bored. We are going to sleep through the entire card, because we just don't care. Do the screwy finish so we have reason to throw our plastic beer cups into the ring. How about doing the WrestleMania IX ending with Triple H/Batista? Heck, judging by his induction last night, they wouldn't mind Hogan in one more match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Team Angle Pusher 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 Got this off the DVDVR boards, seems pretty legit and is no big surprise: "Just saw an ad on Fox Sports Midwest... HHH v.s. Batista II.. the "Battle for the World Heavyweight Championship rages on"" There ya go. So does Batista defend here and beat HHH twice in a row? Or do we have a screwy finish at Mania leading to him getting the belt here? If this is really true then Batista will lose tonight because the "battle for the World Title rages on" isn't really a good line for HHH. Knowing HHH will probably beat Batista makes me a sad camper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4hartthreat 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 Wow, so Batista is going to lose tonight. Gee I wonder who on the board has been saying that for weeks now.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shadow Report post Posted April 3, 2005 Where the hell does it say "Batista jobbed the match at Mania so the title battle rages on". Backlash historically has the Mania re-match anyways. It's not a surprise HHH slaps down his "champion gets a automatic re-match" clause down for Backlash and will name his stipulation... likely a gimmick like Last Man Standing, HIAC(His "match") or whatever have you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4hartthreat 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 Well actually, about a week ago someone made the same claim you just did about Backlash being historically a place for WM main event rematches and it was shot down pretty quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shadow Report post Posted April 3, 2005 Well actually, about a week ago someone made the same claim you just did about Backlash being historically a place for WM main event rematches and it was shot down pretty quickly. 1999 WM Main Event Austin Vs The Rock Backlash Main Event Austin Vs The Rock 2000 WM Main Event The Rock Vs HHH Vs Foley Vs TBS Backlash Main Event Rock Vs HHH 2004 WM Main Event HHH Vs HBK Vs Benoit Backlash Main Event HHH Vs HBK Vs Benoit That's 3 out of 6. 50%. Thats a large majority. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4hartthreat 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 Um, look at that 2000 one again. I'm pretty sure that isn't the same match.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shadow Report post Posted April 3, 2005 Let's see, The last 20 minutes was Rock/HHH, everyone considered it the TRUE main event. TBS was a afterthought early on. It was a continuation of that ending at Mania. That's generally a re-match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4hartthreat 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 I understand where you are trying to go with that, but it still isn't a rematch no matter how you slice it. And while the Big Show was an afterthought, half the people who posted in the thread about predicting past main events said they thought Foley would win, so I'd say he was a fairly significant part of the match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cawthon777 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 My thinking is that Batista squashes and embarrasses Triple H tonight. Everyone talks about it being a complete fluke, etc. Triple H becomes enraged and demands a rematch. It's set for Backlash. They go much longer, maybe 20 minutes, to establish and cement Batista as a world title guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
what 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 Wow, so Batista is going to lose tonight. Gee I wonder who on the board has been saying that for weeks now.... Ugh, you're a dumbass. I will be sure to call you out after Batista beats HHH tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4hartthreat 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 Wow, so Batista is going to lose tonight. Gee I wonder who on the board has been saying that for weeks now.... Ugh, you're a dumbass. I will be sure to call you out after Batista beats HHH tonight. Well I would expect you to, or someone anyway. When you go around for weeks predicting something that everyone else disagrees with, if you are wrong, someone usually tends to point it out. But what if HHH does win, does that make you a dumbass? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 Um. So are they just ignoring the 6 man ladder match stipulation, or will whoever take the shot tomorrow on RAW or at a different PPV? Cause I would have figured that would be the ME for Backlash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shadow Report post Posted April 3, 2005 Um No. They ARENT ingoring it at all. The title shot is open for a YEAR. It's perfectly logical that any of those six will decide to wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spman 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 There's no way in hell trhey can have Batista not win the belt tonight, the crowd would just shit all over that, but then again this IS WWE we're talking about.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shadow Report post Posted April 3, 2005 Problem is, if Vince wanted a happy crowd; he could easily put hogan and pull a IX again. That's what scares me and last night didn't help ease those worries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 Um No. They ARENT ingoring it at all. The title shot is open for a YEAR. It's perfectly logical that any of those six will decide to wait. It would be odd if whoever wins decides to wait to take the title shot, but in the process gets hurt and can't have his title shot within that year. Jericho is really the only one in the match without some sort of history with injuries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 There's no way in hell trhey can have Batista not win the belt tonight, the crowd would just shit all over that, but then again this IS WWE we're talking about.... I think that Cena winning would make the crowd happier than Batista winning. And if Cena doesn't win..that would be more like the WWE. The WWE way for Batista/HHH would be for HHH to lose tonight, only to win it back at Backlash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shadow Report post Posted April 3, 2005 Um No. They ARENT ingoring it at all. The title shot is open for a YEAR. It's perfectly logical that any of those six will decide to wait. It would be odd if whoever wins decides to wait to take the title shot, but in the process gets hurt and can't have his title shot within that year. Jericho is really the only one in the match without some sort of history with injuries. Benjamin and Christian haven't had a history either. Christian has a long list of "nagging" injuries but never missed time. Nor has Benjamin except for that couple weeks with the hand injury which i dont consider a "history". Edge, Benoit, Kane on the other hand, have thier own personal ward at the hospital. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 Um No. They ARENT ingoring it at all. The title shot is open for a YEAR. It's perfectly logical that any of those six will decide to wait. It would be odd if whoever wins decides to wait to take the title shot, but in the process gets hurt and can't have his title shot within that year. Jericho is really the only one in the match without some sort of history with injuries. Benjamin and Christian haven't had a history either. Christian has a long list of "nagging" injuries but never missed time. Nor has Benjamin except for that couple weeks with the hand injury which i dont consider a "history". Edge, Benoit, Kane on the other hand, have thier own personal ward at the hospital. Christian had that time out after the cage match with Jericho, didn't he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shadow Report post Posted April 3, 2005 I thought that was kayfabe because I remember matt having a column about how he and christian had a contest to see who could last longer and that christian beat matt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted April 3, 2005 Um No. They ARENT ingoring it at all. The title shot is open for a YEAR. It's perfectly logical that any of those six will decide to wait. It sort of diminishes the idea of a title shot, and a title, if the number one contender isn't willing to seek the belt immediately. If the belt takes second priority to something else, it doesn't bode well for the title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 Um No. They ARENT ingoring it at all. The title shot is open for a YEAR. It's perfectly logical that any of those six will decide to wait. It sort of diminishes the idea of a title shot, and a title, if the number one contender isn't willing to seek the belt immediately. If the belt takes second priority to something else, it doesn't bode well for the title. But it's good up to and including Mania 22. So, maybe they want to win the belt on the biggest stage of all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 The WWE is cornered. They cannot have Batista or Cena lose in the main event for the belts. If Cena loses, then he has lost another Main Event for the belt. If Batista loses, the fans lose major interest since the person they were caring about isn't even good enough to get the belt. They are basically screwed here. Cena cannot keep losing the big matches and Batista definately cannot recover from a loss at Mania. Let the heels dominate the undercard and give the main events to the faces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2005 2Gold: So...almost like last year. ...but would Batista and Cena cellebrate in the ring together like last year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
