Post by EUGENE on Jan 29, 2005 13:29:28 GMT -5
At this point, there are a number of rumors going around WWE circles regarding the future of the WWE Title, many pertaining to the main-event at WrestleMania.
One original scenario saw The Rock defeating John Bradshaw Layfield for a short title reign, although with his status in question, such plans were quite possibly nixed. One of the 'safer' options is for John Cena vs. JBL, which many fans and insiders expect.
Another possibility is having HBK (or another top RAW star) win the Rumble and challenge the SmackDown! champion, similar to the storyline when Benoit won the Rumble.
A final rumor circulating in the lockerroom is a Brock Lesnar return and WM title shot.
Sources close to the Lesnar-WWE situation claim his asking price for a return contract is "ridiculous," which explains why WWE has not shown noticeable interest in reaching a deal. It's only reasonable that Lesnar expect a substantial paycut after leaving WWE for a failed shot at the NFL.
Although it remains to be seen if a deal between Lesnar and WWE can be reached in time for Sunday, some claim WWE is using the potential of a "Royal Rumble" spot as a way to entice Lesnar to lower his asking price and return to the company. It's clear that WWE is not opposed to having him back, especially if they could milk a 'shock' angle out of it.
Credit: PWInsider.com
One original scenario saw The Rock defeating John Bradshaw Layfield for a short title reign, although with his status in question, such plans were quite possibly nixed. One of the 'safer' options is for John Cena vs. JBL, which many fans and insiders expect.
Another possibility is having HBK (or another top RAW star) win the Rumble and challenge the SmackDown! champion, similar to the storyline when Benoit won the Rumble.
A final rumor circulating in the lockerroom is a Brock Lesnar return and WM title shot.
Sources close to the Lesnar-WWE situation claim his asking price for a return contract is "ridiculous," which explains why WWE has not shown noticeable interest in reaching a deal. It's only reasonable that Lesnar expect a substantial paycut after leaving WWE for a failed shot at the NFL.
Although it remains to be seen if a deal between Lesnar and WWE can be reached in time for Sunday, some claim WWE is using the potential of a "Royal Rumble" spot as a way to entice Lesnar to lower his asking price and return to the company. It's clear that WWE is not opposed to having him back, especially if they could milk a 'shock' angle out of it.
Credit: PWInsider.com
