WWE TLC Pre-PPV thread - *Spoilers*

D2D

Local Baltimore advertising is plugging

CM Punk vs. Alberto Del Rio

and

Triple H vs. Kevin Nash

for the 12/18 WWE TLC pay-per-view, the final WWE PPV of the year.

Could probably assume we'll get Henry/Show 3 in a Chairs match as well

JP Liz V1

Isnt Del Rio getting his rematch next week on Raw?

I think Cena and Miz will be back in title picture again also

Loughc

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Isnt Del Rio getting his rematch next week on Raw?

I think Cena and Miz will be back in title picture again also

They could go Cena-Miz in a ladder match, winner gets a contract to face the WWE Champ at Royal Rumble, I suspect next weeks match may have a screwy finish to it.

Rjd2

I hope they switch it up a little, I don't need to see Mizark v Big Slow and Del Rio v Punk for the millionth time anytime soon, no matter what the stip:(

DM_7

Rjd2 wrote: »

I hope they switch it up a little, I don't need to see Mizark v Big Slow and Del Rio v Punk for the millionth time anytime soon, no matter what the stip:(

Punk and Del Rio had one singles PPV match.

GTR63

Is this on Sky Sports or Box Office if I didn't get Survivor Series I haven't got a notion of ordering this.

D2D

GTR63 wrote: »

Is this on Sky Sports or Box Office if I didn't get Survivor Series I haven't got a notion of ordering this.

Box Office

Angron

Hopefully they can keep on a bit of a roll from SS, and that Show v Henry isn't on again..

Rjd2

DM-ICE wrote: »

Punk and Del Rio had one singles PPV match.

And about 245 Raw matches:o

Lord TSC

I saw an ad on Sky earlier and its Otunga advertising the show, explaining the uses of chairs.

Otunga has been tasked with drawing buys from casual viewers via an advert :S

Angron

Really? That's just bizarre, and not just cause I don't like Otunga.

Lord TSC

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

Angron

Looking very seductive there at the end.

brianregan09

Wow why would anyone get that eejit to promote a PPV sharp fall from the Rock lol

JP Liz V1

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

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

Where is the bow tie he needs to wear it all the time does this mean a push for him or at least a match at the ppv perhaps?

Charisteas

I'm surprised he hasn't had a singles push before now considering he's married to Jennifer Hudson who is pretty much main event level in the US music and/or actress scene, and we all know how much Vince has a stiffy for main stream celebrities.

Pentecost

The "locker room lawyer" angle he has going on at the moment isn't that bad a use of him considering his actual Harvard degree. His lack of pretty much any actual wrestling ability is a bit of a hindrance mind you.

Furious-Red

TLC Theme Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBsQVP-Olmw

JP Liz V1

Triple Threat TLC Match For The WWE Title:
-CM Punk (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. The Miz

WWE World Title Match:
-Mark Henry (c) vs. Big Show

Ladder Match, with a Sledgehammer hanging above the ring:
-Kevin Nash vs. Triple H

United States Title Match:
-Dolph Ziggler (c) vs. Zack Ryder

gnfnrhead

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Triple Threat TLC Match For The WWE Title:
-CM Punk (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. The Miz

WWE World Title Match:
-Mark Henry (c) vs. Big Show

Ladder Match, with a Sledgehammer hanging above the ring:
-Kevin Nash vs. Triple H

United States Title Match:
-Dolph Ziggler (c) vs. Zack Ryder

I take it this is one of the PPV's that WWE just decided "meh not important" ahead of time on?

I read earlier that Triple H is suffering with his neck and may need another knee surgery. If thats true, he wont be the best in a ladder match and Kevin Nash can hardly walk to begin with. I can see the ladder not even being climbed in that one. I remember a few years ago Austin against someone and the title would raise up whenever Austin went for it and lower for his opponent (may have even been Triple H). I wouldnt be surprised to see that happen in favour of Nash so he doesnt have to use the ladder for more than two or three steps in order to win.

Furious-Red

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Triple Threat TLC Match For The WWE Title:
-CM Punk (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. The Miz

WWE World Title Match:
-Mark Henry (c) vs. Big Show

Ladder Match, with a Sledgehammer hanging above the ring:
-Kevin Nash vs. Triple H

United States Title Match:
-Dolph Ziggler (c) vs. Zack Ryder

Is Russo booking for WWE now?

Angron

A sledgehammer.. Really?

JP Liz V1

Denny M wrote: »

A sledgehammer.. Really?

Yes Denny Miz

GTR63

Denny M wrote: »

A sledgehammer.. Really?

I text my brother this earlier and he thought I said the winner gets to batter the loser of the match without them fighting back. If only that could mean HHH would take Nash off tv for a long,long time. I presume that Nash will be put in the HOF next year and then f**k off

Angron

I figured that's kinda how it'd work anyway, so hopefully Nash will be off for a good long time.

JP Liz V1

I wonder where Cena will feature if at all, a match with Swagger or maybe in Ryder's corner for his match or special ref or if the ppv is selling slow he might be added back into the WWE title match :rolleyes:

DM_7

Ladder match means no DQ.

Why not just bring a sledgehammer to the ring in your hand.

Furious-Red

DM-ICE wrote: »

Ladder match means no DQ.

Why not just bring a sledgehammer to the ring in your hand.

Or just look under the ring where they always keep them

rovert

Furious-Red wrote: »

Or just look under the ring where they always keep them

Cant wait for Hunters XL or Double Sided Sledge :pac:

JP Liz V1

During last night's WWE Smackdown taping, the following matches were announced for WWE's TLC PPV:

Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Booker T for the Intercontinental Title

Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett in a Tables Match

CMpunked

I hate when wwe add in elements into matches that mean nothing whatsoever in the outcome of the match.

Like in a cage match you escape (traditionaly) and if you escape, you win.
Why make match types that seem to have no meaning in the winner of the match?!
I know some may argue that the user of the sledge can rip into the other person, but remember a few years ago (It could have been kane ) had the same kind of match, got the item off the rope but then just got powerbombed or something and the item wasnt even used?

Lord TSC

I wish it was Ziggler vs Ryder in a ladder match. The symbolism of Ryder climbing the ladder to win the US title would have been huge.

CMpunked

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

I wish it was Ziggler vs Ryder in a ladder match. The symbolism of Ryder climbing the ladder to win the US title would have been huge.

It still could be. It would be the only title Ladder titlematch on the card?

DM_7

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

I wish it was Ziggler vs Ryder in a ladder match. The symbolism of Ryder climbing the ladder to win the US title would have been huge.

That would have been a great way to elevate the title, both guys and would do ziggler no harm if he lost.

Furious-Red

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

– There is talk that WWE United States Champion Dolph Ziggler may be added to the Triple Threat TLC Match for the WWE Title at WWE’s TLC pay-per-view with CM Punk, The Miz and Alberto Del Rio.

This would continue Dolph’s recent trend of working two matches on WWE pay-per-view events.

irish_stevo815

Furious-Red wrote: »

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

– There is talk that WWE United States Champion Dolph Ziggler may be added to the Triple Threat TLC Match for the WWE Title at WWE’s TLC pay-per-view with CM Punk, The Miz and Alberto Del Rio.

This would continue Dolph’s recent trend of working two matches on WWE pay-per-view events.

This makes me think that Ziggler is gonna win the Rumble. I think that's what the idea behind all his double-duty at PPV's. He could have a US Title match at RR (either defending it or contending for it). Then he could enter the Rumble near the end, and winning it - adding to his whole "I'm unstoppable thing" he has goin on.

Pentecost

"I'm unstoppable..except that I keep losing"..They keep saying Sheamus is "almost unstoppable" I'm still leaning towards him as they must have something in mind to cap off this big push. Ziggler is a big contender but I don't think they're going to push him that high just yet.

JP Liz V1

There has been talk of making John Cena the special referee for the United States Title Match between Dolph Ziggler and Zack Ryder according to F4Wonline.com. A stipulation may be in place for that match to where Cena gets added to the WWE Title main event against CM Punk, The Miz and Alberto Del Rio, making it a four-way.

gnfnrhead

When is the last time that Cena missed a PPV for any reason other than injury?

paddyismaddy

Teamshadowclan wrote: »

I wish it was Ziggler vs Ryder in a ladder match. The symbolism of Ryder climbing the ladder to win the US title would have been huge.

+ 1

and no one wants to see hhh v nash in a ladder match

DM_7

gnfnrhead wrote: »

When is the last time that Cena missed a PPV for any reason other than injury?

I was thinking the same today. Maybe he will be added somewhere but its really odd that he isn't advertised to be on the show. If he was in the TLC match I would have bough the PPV is he always delivers an excellant TLC match. Not sure what to expect from Del Rio and Miz.

parker kent

DM-ICE wrote: »

Not sure what to expect from Del Rio and Miz.

Del Rio has been involved in 2 excellent ladder/MITB matches this year. The Christian WHC Ladder match was one of the best this year. The Miz has also featured heavily in MITB matches. I am actually looking forward to the triple threat match. All have a history of good ladder matches and Punk always delivers in the ring.

DM_7

parker kent wrote: »

Del Rio has been involved in 2 excellent ladder/MITB matches this year. The Christian WHC Ladder match was one of the best this year. The Miz has also featured heavily in MITB matches. I am actually looking forward to the triple threat match. All have a history of good ladder matches and Punk always delivers in the ring.

I don't have a problem with either of them in the match or that they can perform in a ladder match.

But I find the triple threat part a bit confusing, I don't like spots for the sake of them. I like it when a face and heel with history are doing bad things to each other as they have a history. The best TLC matches had this. Del Rio and Miz are both heels with no back story of dislike between them. So when they have a spot during this match it won't mean much.

Lord TSC

parker kent wrote: »

Del Rio has been involved in 2 excellent ladder/MITB matches this year.

The problem there, though, is who you give credit to for how good those matches were. Christian is great in ladder matches and has proven that time and time again. It could be argued he carried Del Rio. Likewise, I'd never judge on the MITB matches; theres so many people in them, it's hard to tell who really is good and who is being carried. And there was the Fatal 4 Way TLC match from last year as well, which also had Edge and Rey (and....I can't remember who person 4 was...).

Not to say Del Rio won't do well or Punk can't carry him to a great match as well. Just that it's hard to judge Del Rio's ladder match abilities given the ones he's been involved in.

rovert

One of my favourite conspiracy theories about this show you know taking Cena off, Nash vs HHH in a ladder match is that WWE what's this tank to prove PPVs are a dying business ahead of the move to WWE Network.

Super-Rush

I can see Cena being guest referee for the Ziggler v Ryder match, costing Ryder the match by accident, which will push the heel turn forward.

Dercola

Any chance that the reason Cena isn't involved in TLC, is because the WWE are trying to protect him?? I mean, what is it. 3-4 months to Wrestlemania and one of the biggest main events in the last decade?

I can see Cena being used sparingly between now and mania, and not being involved in too many "high risk" matches. Elimination Chamber aside of course

Thats just my 2 cents worth

CMpunked

El Pistolero wrote: »

I can see Cena being guest referee for the Ziggler v Ryder match, costing Ryder the match by accident, which will push the heel turn forward.

If cena is the ref how can he cost ryder the match by accident?
Accidentally make the 3 count mistaking ziggler for ryder?

Bounty Hunter

I hope he isnt added to the main event simply as him giving up his shot so that ryder could get one here could feul a turn down the line with him taking frustration out on Ryder. I still dont see him going into mania in Miami vs The Rock as the full face he is now (atleast character wise, cos hes not reaction etc wise anywhoo).

parker kent

CMpunked wrote: »

If cena is the ref how can he cost ryder the match by accident?
Accidentally make the 3 count mistaking ziggler for ryder?

Something like this....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqVW6UaEbZs

GTR63

More Cena turning heel chat. Why did Kane come back the last nite and lay him out if not to start a feud. I'd hope they could find a better face than Ryder to do the turn.

Wwe are selling Cena Sucks t-shirts now though.
http://www.pwinsider.com/article/64272/wwe-decides-to-make-money-off-the-cena-detractors.html?p=1