If John Cena Wins MITB

[El T Draino 316]

What's the opposite of the Mark-out Moment of the Year? Excuse me while I stop typing for a minute, I need to use my hands to remove the giant pit from my stomach.

Pardon the dramatics, but if John Cena wins the title from Dolph Ziggler - it will be the end of my passion for wrestling. Not because I'm a huge Dolph fan, not because I dislike Cena (because I genuinely don't), but because this represents every single thing that is gutwrenchingly painful about the WWE. They only care about making money and don't care AT ALL about what the real fans think. And I understand that, but this makes it real.

The WWE needs new characters to grow, to improve, to shine. TITLES build credibility and high profile matches at Wrestlemania make stars. If The Rock and John Cena walk into Wrestlemania the WWE and World Heavyweight Champions respectively, that will be the biggest insult the entire roster and the WWE Universe could ever receive. Here's what it does:

1. Tells the fans, we don't care about the rules we set. We can change things whenever. You're too stupid to care, you'll keep watching. MITB can be defended, the contract can change, no biggie. Just like when Vince came out and turned Team Punk into Team Ziggler even though it had absolutely ZERO relevance storyline wise.

2. Tells the roster, no matter how hard you work, you won't be rewarded. You will ALWAYS be second fiddle to John Cena. Honestly, whether you love or hate Dolph, chances are, you don't want to see Cena win the MITB.

3. Makes MITB worthless. Oh, so the SAME GUY cashes both in the SAME YEAR? Holy hell! This is nauseating to type! Good thing there is an entire PPV dedicated to it.

4. Poor Dolph. This guy has worked so hard. He's phenomenal in the ring, improving drastically on the mic, and you can tell his world revolves around being the best ever. If he doesn't win at TLC, I can't imagine how crushed he'll be. It sounds silly that I care, but I do. I just don't see how he could ever regain any of the steam he's got going if he loses this. The outcome of this match determines if he'll be an HBK or a Roddy Piper. I firmly believe that.

5. Wrestlemania will suffer. They are sacrificing a high profile title match if Rock vs Cena is for both titles. I have two floor seats for Wrestlemania 29, and I'll be damned if there will only be one championship match. So guys like DB, Sheamus, Show, Barrett, Miz, Ziggler, etc... NONE of them will compete for a major title? Only the Rock and Cena?

I'm sorry that I am venting through this post, but I believe I'm making valid claims. This seems so EFFED up. We watch this stuff year round, we invest a lot of time in it, we invest time in characters and want to see them grow. I feel like this is a MAJOR MAJOR step backwards for everyone effected. Not just Dolph, but whichever duo who loses a chance to feud for the WHC at Mania.

Go Dolph. All Hail the HEEL. Damn you Vince.

[Robstar]

Yeah, I am a bit worried about what might happen here. Because, well, it's WWE. If Dolph loses that briefcase it will be an example of booking at it's worst. Hopefully The Shield can get involved and lose it for Cena. The ramifications of Cena going after the WHC are almost too much to bear considering. It could even possibly mean a unification match at WM - though unlikely at this stage. Fuck that.

[SLEEPY LOCO1]

Calm down there junior, the WWE doesn't owe you anything even if you have bought WM 29 tickets and all the merch you can get. If Dolph loses it does not mean it's the end of his career or make him or the work he has put in any less credible. WWE is a buisness like it or not, if they decide to give their top money maker 2 MITB briefcases in one year that's totally up to them. As a "Real Fan" no matter who wins I'll still be watching the following nights Raw.

[Dennis]

Calm down there junior, the WWE doesn't owe you anything even if you have bought WM 29 tickets and all the merch you can get. If Dolph loses it does not mean it's the end of his career or make him or the work he has put in any less credible. WWE is a buisness like it or not, if they decide to give their top money maker 2 MITB briefcases in one year that's totally up to them. As a "Real Fan" no matter who wins I'll still be watching the following nights Raw.

^^^^ my thoughts exactly.

[El T Draino 316]

Yeah, I am a bit worried about what might happen here. Because, well, it's WWE. If Dolph loses that briefcase it will be an example of booking at it's worst. Hopefully The Shield can get involved and lose it for Cena. The ramifications of Cena going after the WHC are almost too much to bear considering. It could even possibly mean a unification match at WM - though unlikely at this stage. Fuck that.

Robstar, I hear you man. You said it perfectly, booking at its absolute worst. The epitome of catering to the masses, to the detriment of the loyal few. This sucks. Interestingly, this has become the biggest match on the card. It's implications for the Road To Wrestlemania are massive.

Fingers crossed they don't screw Dolph over here. This is 18-second-Daniel-Bryan-match levels of offensive to the fans. And unfortunately for Dolph, I'm not sure the crowd in Brooklyn will elevate him, Miami-style, to new levels of stardom even in defeat.

[El T Draino 316]

Calm down there junior, the WWE doesn't owe you anything even if you have bought WM 29 tickets and all the merch you can get. If Dolph loses it does not mean it's the end of his career or make him or the work he has put in any less credible. WWE is a buisness like it or not, if they decide to give their top money maker 2 MITB briefcases in one year that's totally up to them. As a "Real Fan" no matter who wins I'll still be watching the following nights Raw.

Please bro. Cute weed sig. I remember when I was 14. Did you read my post? It's clear I'm a 'real fan', and I never actually threatened to stop watching. You honestly don't think its crappy that creative gives someone the briefcase for 6+ months, a 7 week push after years of earning it, only to toss it all out the window on a whim to give Cena another title? That's all I'm saying. It's just bad.

[Taneel]

Why are we even fighting about what if John Cena wins the MITB contract from Ziggler ? There is no chance he's gonna win. WWE writers are stupid, I admit, but at least they're not stupid enough to let Cena win that match. If the MITB wasn't on the line, I would have put my money on Cena, but with the briefcase on the line, it's sure that Dolph will win.

[Dennis]

Please bro. Cute weed sig. I remember when I was 14. Did you read my post? It's clear I'm a 'real fan', and I never actually threatened to stop watching. You honestly don't think its crappy that creative gives someone the briefcase for 6+ months, a 7 week push after years of earning it, only to toss it all out the window on a whim to give Cena another title? That's all I'm saying. It's just bad.

calm down, I don't think that is what sleepy meant... I think the reason they are putting this match on is to make the match worth something to ziggler. make it a high profile match, a third major title match so to speak. I think it's obvious that cena will lose. it's a mitb briefcase for the whc... cena isn't going to the b show, dolph will win and give him some more credibility. Last time someone got over by beating cena in a high profile match it turned out ok for him (Punk)...also don't feel the need to do silly personal attacks on sigs and act like your opinion is more valid because of your age... I have seen you post on here you can beat him with logic

[El T Draino 316]

calm down, I don't think that is what sleepy meant... I think the reason they are putting this match on is to make the match worth something to ziggler. make it a high profile match, a third major title match so to speak. I think it's obvious that cena will lose. it's a mitb briefcase for the whc... cena isn't going to the b show, dolph will win and give him some more credibility. Last time someone got over by beating cena in a high profile match it turned out ok for him (Punk)...also don't feel the need to do silly personal attacks on sigs and act like your opinion is more valid because of your age... I have seen you post on here you can beat him with logic

Haha. Thanks Dennis. Appreciate that. And you're right, I'm usually so unbiased on these forums, I'm not used to any negative feedback. When he called me Junior, I insinuated he figured I was a rambling kid, which despite the immaturity of my comeback, I am not.
On topic, you make some great points. I really hope you and Taneel are right. And as I think more about it, and stray away from my knee-jerk reaction of sheer panic, it does make sense that Ziggler will win. Time will tell!

[Dennis]

Haha. Thanks Dennis. Appreciate that. And you're right, I'm usually so unbiased on these forums, I'm not used to any negative feedback. When he called me Junior, I insinuated he figured I was a rambling kid, which despite the immaturity of my comeback, I am not.
On topic, you make some great points. I really hope you and Taneel are right. And as I think more about it, and stray away from my knee-jerk reaction of sheer panic, it does make sense that Ziggler will win. Time will tell!

It's all good. I have been in my fair share of debates on this website that had personal attacks in them. I will say though I will be the first one with you if john cena actually takes the briefcase. A cool thought is if dolph does win this match it's like he has one three money in the banks for one case... after winning the original match, plus defending it against jericho and cena... that would be quite the accomplishment, and it should be good to see him actually cash it and win the belt. likely defending it against orton... orton is very smooth on offense... and ziggler sells like no one else... so I'm excited to see that possible feud.