The Nexus Thread *Spoilers*

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F4WOnline.com is reporting that the current plan in WWE is to eventually reveal that a top star in the company is behind The Nexus group and is the mastermind behind everything that's been happening on Raw. At this point, two big names that have been pitched by creative are Triple H and John Cena. As far as Triple H goes, it's being reported that he's wanted to turn heel for quite sometime, however injuries to himself and other stars have forced WWE to keep him a face.

I think the best option as their mastermind is Jericho imo

waltersobchak

The sh*tstorm must've blown over by now..

Penn

Jericho would be too obvious, having been Wade Barretts pro. Best option I think would be to have Jericho think he's in charge, but then it is revealed that HHH was really behind it all and have them turn on Jericho.

I hope HHH does turn heel. And having him in charge of a large stable would be brilliant. I just hope it doesn't mean he'll get a few WWE title reigns out of it. Although at this stage I'm not too fussed if he beats Flairs record. In fact, I'd almost bet that TNA would make Flair the champ in order to get the record back

Rjd2

So the group that wants to rebel against the WWE machine will be led by the boss's son-in-law and the man that resembles everything they hate about the WWE? Seriously why would he have a grudge with the company? Anyways their is a massive match with Sheamus waiting for him. He can turn heel some other time.

I don't really like the idea of a mastermind such as Hunter or even Jericho. Wade is doing an excellent job in leading this angle, no need ffor someone like Jericho, son in law or anything to be drafted in to steal his thunder.

campo

There is only 2 options for me Michael Cole or The Miz

geeky

Rjd2 wrote: »

So the group that wants to rebel against the WWE machine will be led by the boss's son-in-law and the man that resembles everything they hate about the WWE? Seriously why would he have a grudge with the company? Anyways their is a massive match with Sheamus waiting for him. He can turn heel some other time.

I don't really like the idea of a mastermind such as Hunter or even Jericho. It takes away from the Nexus lads and becomes Jericho by turning them into mere cronies. Wade is doing an excellent job in leading this angle, no need ffor someone like Jericho, son in law or anything to be drafted in to steal his thunder.

I'd agree 100% but for one thing (actually pointed out by Jericho in an interview). Sooner or later, someone from the Nexus is going to have to wrestle. Well. And with all due respect to team Nexus, I don't think there's anyone of their number who can pull out a major blow-out, PPV-main-event-calibre match. Barrett and Gabriel are the two most promising guys, but both would need to develop at a faster rate than they have thus far to do this feud justice for the final payoff.

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I wouldnt mind seeing a Barrett / Jericho feud down the line, have Barrett break away from Nexus and go out on his own

I picked Jericho because who is there for him to feud with on Raw?

I take it he is done with Bourne and unless he turns face to maybe feud with Miz I cant see who else besides Cena and Orton is left for him and Orton is in a feud with Edge and Sheamus has a returning HHH feud set up

paddyismaddy

Rjd2 wrote: »

So the group that wants to rebel against the WWE machine will be led by the boss's son-in-law and the man that resembles everything they hate about the WWE? Seriously why would he have a grudge with the company? Anyways their is a massive match with Sheamus waiting for him. He can turn heel some other time.

I don't really like the idea of a mastermind such as Hunter or even Jericho. Wade is doing an excellent job in leading this angle, no need ffor someone like Jericho, son in law or anything to be drafted in to steal his thunder.

hunter just wants to add his big f*cking nose into the nexus storyline as its hot at the moment there is no need for him

cena wont be turning heel

i like to see it be the miz now if its anyone he can also claim he got daniel bryan fired and if daniel returns he can feud with miz or as said above cole is another good choice

anyways barrett is a great mouthpiece for them to perhaps they dont need another i am just tired of same storyline for them of the interference in matches for them it would be nice to see them in actual matches

Degag

Cena??? Is there any way that could make sense?

Mr.Nice Guy

Degag wrote: »

Cena??? Is there any way that could make sense?

Yeah I'd love the explanation behind him getting beat up every week as part of a grand plan.

I think the guy that makes most sense is Michael Cole as he's constantly avoided being attacked by the group. It would play into the heel role he used on NXT, as well as the whacky email thing. If it means the return of Jim Ross to TV even better.

Jericho is a logical option too though. He has had issues with Cena, Steamboat and Bret Hart, was Barrett's mentor and has also had encounters with Austin and Piper over the years so the messages could be explained that way.

I wouldn't mind a surprise reveal but would be cheesed off if it turned out to be Triple H.

DM_7

Loving the Nexus Angle so far. I agree that they don't need an established wrestler to be leader, the thing I like about them is they are fresh. Insert HHH or anyone else would spoil it for me.

D2D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHg88e9K4K0

You're either Nexus or against us

SlickRic

as much as i'd love to see Cena go heel, he won't. as it makes zero sense.

HHH makes no sense either, but they can explain that better. i don't want it though. he's not needed.

i like the 'Cole or Miz' call by campo.

waltersobchak

YOUR EITHER LEXUS



OR NEXUS

D2D

waltersobchak wrote: »

Why is Black Cena Darren Young doing the Percy Watson *sigh* pose?

Rjd2

Dare_2_defy wrote: »

Why is Black Cena Darren Young doing the Percy Watson *sigh* pose?

They used to to be a tag team in FCW, and from all accounts, Young was just as funky/camp/annoying as Watson allegedly. :pac:

D2D

Rjd2 wrote: »

They used to to be a tag team in FCW, and from all accounts, Young was just as funky/camp/annoying as Watson allegedly. :pac:

Oh sweet Jesus

Rjd2

Dare_2_defy wrote: »

Oh sweet Jesus

:pac:

D2D

Rjd2 wrote: »

:pac:

There goes any respect I had for him out the door

waltersobchak

OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAA

D2D

waltersobchak wrote: »

OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAA

*sigh*

Moving back to the Nexus very quickly, check out BWE MitB. Big plans for the Nexus

*bang bang* (damn it, that felt good)

Icky Thump

id love to see Cena turn heel here. he could always just turn around and Join Nexus and say "if ya cant beat um join him" that kinda rubbish. it would be a risk to WWE's merchendise sales but if they came up with a good way of turning him it could be the best thing to ever happen WWE. i and alot of other Cena haters would certainly start liking him more.

and Sheamus leading team WWE against Cena's team Nexus

Icky Thump

the candidates for leader of nexus

"the network"
a few weeks back when Nexus was about to form. WWE copywritted the terms "nexus" and "the network". maybe "the network" is also the new GM. the storyline could be something to do with stopping the evil curroption of Mr McMahon and his "superstars" that get unfair backing from the boss such as Cena and the "face's".

Michael Cole
this would explain why Cole was never beaten up by Nexus. this could also explain "why Daniel Bryann refused to stay with Nexus" and therefore dismissed from the group. he would eventually return by the order of Vince to fued with Barret in this scenario.

The Rock
he has spoken about a "project" much bigger than a guest host role with WWE in the summer of 2010.................................. he could eventually be the secret GM and leader of the Nexus. i doubt he will make more than 4 appearances with WWE so this would mean it would be a big build up but a fast enough end to the eventual fued..................... dare i say Cena vrs The Rock

Brett Hart
this would be a little hard to explain but can be done in a simple phrase. Brett screwed Vince:D Brett knew that Vince wanted to make his GM role a living hell so he came up with the idea to get Vince and the WWE back once and for all. he takes out Vince and the main event scene. this story would need a bit more work but im sure if it was done right it would be very very memorable.

HHH
sick of being the nice guy who gets screwed over time and time again. he gets injured by Sheamus who is rewarded with a title shot. his best friend Shawn was forced to retire. and he feels he should be the face of the company and not Cena. he could also fued with Vince for control of teh company. he could be the secret GM. Vince has talked for awhile about retiring his on tv persona so maybe this fued would see HHH take Vinces role for good on tv.

Cena
he is sick of always being the target. every time he is the object of someones mission to make a name for themselves. the latest being the nexus. so he decides that he will turn his back on his fans and help the nexus instead of fighting them. he decides that keep your friends close but your enemys closer and that instead of them attacking him he would be better to have them attack for him. it would def be cool to see Cena as a bad guy.

HBK
large and in charge i wish he came back. he said he wont return to the ring but i cant see this role being a problem. he could be sick of being forced to retire so he decides to get his own back. would be cool to see him back:D

could also be
Jerico or JR


or it could be the same "them" that are telling Abyss what to do:D

Icky Thump

Icky Thump wrote: »

id love to see Cena turn heel here. he could always just turn around and Join Nexus and say "if ya cant beat um join him" that kinda rubbish. it would be a risk to WWE's merchendise sales but if they came up with a good way of turning him it could be the best thing to ever happen WWE. i and alot of other Cena haters would certainly start liking him more.

and Sheamus leading team WWE against Cena's team Nexus

you heard it here first:D

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waltersobchak wrote: »

WWE's own Chippendales

Diabhal Beag

The only leader that I could respect is Sheamus. Especially after the "truce".

Nody

Well if you want to throw in the hate of all hate then it would have to be Vicky...

On the other hand they could do a complete left sider and pull in Undertaker (as American Bad Boy) who got a personality change due to the knock out (never going to be the case but I can hope )

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I'm guessing the leader will be revealed at SS and its someone from Cena's team so given the team I'd go with Edge, Jericho or Bret

I cant see them turning Cena heel at all

Dougalicious

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I'm guessing the leader will be revealed at SS and its someone from Cena's team so given the team I'd go with Edge, Jericho or Bret

I cant see them turning Cena heel at all

Cena would be the best choice and that he would be an amazing heel!! Remember EcW One Night Stand v RVD!! Best atmosphere since Rock v Austin 2001 and hasnt been seen since!!
In all honesty I can see it being Bret as he could play the bret screwed Vince angle!! Also he really didnt take a beating from Nexus, only a very phony car crash!! Even better would be both Cena and Bret turn with Cena as Hogan and Bret as a Bischoff figure like in nWo!! U wud have to worry about Nexus's wrestling ability!! Danielson is badly needed!!bring him back now!!

paddyismaddy

is anyone else sick of nexus?

isnt it about time the others besides barrett had singles matches or can they not wrestle on their own :rolleyes:

Diabhal Beag

I liked that they built up Nexus this week. They had the clean sweep over the jobbers (and Evan Bourne sadly ). Bet the leader will be Jericho or Tripster.

I'd love a Daniel Bryan run-in so much at SS.

parker kent

Degag wrote: »

Cena??? Is there any way that could make sense?

There are a few ways. One could be to use the heat Cena gets from fans as a reason. Something along the lines of him being sick of doing everything by the book and having WWE fans boo him. So he used Nexus to destroy everything the fans love blah blah blah. The beat downs could be explained as being necessary to convince everybody how bad-ass Nexus were i.e. Cena taking one for the team. That could be used to get across how Cena will put his body on the line for his beliefs, almost martyr like if you will.

I know it sounds stupid but they have had worse happen over the years (Austin joining the invasion and then re-joining WWF etc)

It being Jericho would be an anti-climax. It cannot be something like that. It HAS to be somebody with a big name (like Cena) or somebody like Cole who can play the traditional GM or manager type of role.

Another potential name could be Shane or Stephanie McMahon. They could use Shane's real life walk out from the WWE as the basis for the role. If it were Steph, she could just reprise her previous on screen role of the the meglomaniacal leader.

D.Q

parker kent wrote: »

There are a few ways. One could be to use the heat Cena gets from fans as a reason. Something along the lines of him being sick of doing everything by the book and having WWE fans boo him. So he used Nexus to destroy everything the fans love blah blah blah. The beat downs could be explained as being necessary to convince everybody how bad-ass Nexus were i.e. Cena taking one for the team. That could be used to get across how Cena will put his body on the line for his beliefs, almost martyr like if you will.

the bigger picture.:eek:

Mr. Guappa

Spent a while last night considering who might be the leader of Nexus. I came up with a few names who I haven't seen widely mentioned yet: CM Punk, Kane, Randy Orton, Sheamus and The Miz.

CM Punk stands out to be as the most interesting candidate. He is lacking fresh opponents on SmackDown, so the move to Raw would make sense. The Nexus would join the SES, which can be explained by Punk having been Darren Youngs pro. Cena-Punk has yet to be done properly, plus you have Punk-HHH and Punk-Orton further down the line.

parker kent

DieselQueen wrote: »

the bigger picture.:eek:

When I read that back it brought up other unwanted images!

The Cena thing is pretty unlikely given the PG era and whatnot, but it has worked for The Rock and Hogan in the past.

The CM Punk idea by Mr. Guappa would be pretty awesome...can't see Punk getting the nod though. Can still hope though

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Source

Skip Sheffield underwent successful surgery Wednesday to repair a fractured ankle suffered four weeks ago at a Raw live event in Honolulu, Hawaii, reports SLAM! Wrestling. The Nexus member is expected to be out of action until February.

D2D

Anyone else think WWE really dropped the ball with the whole Nexus angle. It was great at the start with the whole invasion but it's just completly fizzled out.

Ever since Cena cut this promo on Nexus on the 1st Raw after SummerSlam, the group, imo, lost any credibility

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNgMDrb2OkY

glenjamin

Yea I think it's really gone stale. After the loss at Summerslam, the injury to Sheffield and Orton RKOing all the members every week I just don't see them as a threat anymore.

I think the only way forward is to get some new members. Maybe Hennig and Riley from season 2 of NXT and an experienced leader - a la Triple H. Oh and ditch Slater.

Mr.Nice Guy

glenjamin wrote: »

I think the only way forward is to get some new members. Maybe Hennig and Riley from season 2 of NXT and an experienced leader - a la Triple H. Oh and ditch Slater.

Slater is going to be one of the biggest stars of that group. The fact they gave him wins over Jericho, Edge and Sheamus in recent weeks and chose him to be the guy to face off against Bret Hart in the SS match indicates they have big faith in him.

I disagree too with D2D regarding Cena's promo hurting them. I think the opposite. In fact, Slater got quite a few 'Wendy' chants from that promo and they should have made more of that joke in my view. It could have been a bit like Christian when he used to be taunted with the CLB chant.

Ridley

Blarg if that story's true.

I'm not against Cena or Triple H going heel but that's neither's MO, IMO.

Cena could easily just rant on not being good enough despite always doing the right thing. Besides, I still really want this to be his gimmick (semi-language warning).

At this point I think it would be best if Michael Cole was the GM. If anything, Cole should be the Vince McMahon to a Miz Corporate Rock. People hate them both by default and a commentator would make more sense being the one to quote other rasslers' catchphrases. They do the research. Besides, both Miz and Cole started off loathed, they've got the motive to team up.

I think I'd still rather have Nexus be working off their own back though. I guess I'd have Cole/Miz as the authority, Nexus as an unstable entity while Cena Two-Face walks out on the people who chose psycho Orton over the White Knight.

Erm.. Triple H as the secondary face I guess...

paddyismaddy

nexus are over and stale

gimmick

Why or how have you come to that conclusion?

paddyismaddy

gimmick wrote: »

Why or how have you come to that conclusion?

their loss at summerslam pretty much sealed their fate imo they were beaten by team raw so they arent feared by the raw locker room anymore and with skip out injuried basically the muscle of the group whats left for them

Jolt2007

Without Skip they mean nothing to me. The man helped fill a big muscle bound shaped hole in my heart that was left by Big Dave. Why do they all leave me?

Rjd2

Jolt2007 wrote: »

Without Skip they mean nothing to me. The man helped fill a big muscle bound shaped hole in my heart that was left by Big Dave. Why do they all leave me?

Jolt2007

I'd never steal him from you. Not my style

Headshot

Bloody he'll just let the nexus **** die already. Feel sorry for punk to be lumped into that lot

newballsplease

why watch it?? all ye do is complain about it

Mr.Nice Guy

I think the problem is Otunga. They have made him a focal point for weeks and months now and he's just not good enough. Fans can't buy into him at all so any internal conflict between him and Barrett was always going to get a muted response. If there is to be conflict between Barrett and Punk then that could be more interesting but momentum has been lost since the storyline started.

Looking back on the year, Barrett became a star (Cena was instrumental in that despite what those who complain about him say) and you could argue Daniel Bryan became a star partly due to the Nexus storyline (in terms of his Summerslam return and him being the WWE's last member).

If they can make one or two more stars then the group will have served its purpose. I think they want Otunga to be one such guy but I don't see that happening. I remain convinced that Slater and Gabriel can emerge well from the group. I think Gabriel could be a decent midcard babyface although I don't see him going beyind that. I reckon Slater could be a future star because he has a unique look and is one of the better guys in the ring, but he would need a better finishing move and to be packaged well by the company. I think Husky could make it too because he offers something different. McGillicutty I'm not sure about. He's a bit meh for me at the minute.

Returning to this storyline if it leads to Punk vs Cena at Wrestlemania I am all for it as I think the fan reactions would make that very special.

Icky Thump

ricero wrote: »

I want miz to go really dark reAlly evil like randy orton when he was building his rivrally against triple h when they headlined wrestlemania and try make his characther the most hater villian in wwe. He has potential he's the best on the mic since the rock and his in ring skills are improving by the week. I'm a cole miner

your obviously joking

Icky Thump

glenjamin wrote: »

He. Bores. The. Hell. Out. Of. Me

this is how i feel about all of wwe these days. orton is the only reason i even watch now. hopefuly HHH wil be back soon and get rid of miz, cena, cole and vicky