By Gerry Pee
One of the biggest topics of WWE lately is the emergence of a new video, most of you probably already know about this and have began to guess at what it might be. Without a doubt WWE have already tried to make us think about it, setting up many different scenarios of what this intriguing video might mean, even if you haven’t realised it yet WWE are putting thoughts into our heads just log on to the WWE website and on the main page you will notice there are articles about missing titles, ignorant wrestlers, surprising walkouts, an alumni page for Rob Van Dam and an article on Shawn Michaels. All of these push us towards superstars and championships which we have not linked to WWE in a long time, I mean you could guess that Batista, Edge, RVD or the heart break kid himself Shawn Michaels could make a shock return to WWE. There have also been rumours that “The Revolution” could be a formation of a new stable however if this was to occur no current wrestler could be involved, however I have heard a lot about Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman forming a stable. Another and perhaps one of my favourite rumours is the rebirth of ECW again. As we already know in 2006 ECW was reborn and became part of WWE but despite it being one of my favourite ideas I don’t think it would work a second time.
The video itself has a very intriguing message as it shows a red X and riots, then concludes with “A Revolution is coming” now many say that this X could represent Degeneration X, with the thought that Shawn Michaels could make a return and reform DX. I have heard much about the riots and war scenes perhaps making us think about the NWO and obviously the similarities of the videos are there. Kevin Nash is still on a legends contract with WWE at the moment therefore he could lead a new NWO to success. I think that these may symbolise the NWO or DX but I do not think that they indicate a reformation. Listen, I am not saying this is what I think will definitely happen but this video to me may seem like WWE returning some Attitude. I know it seems unlikely for the Attitude Era to return but it could happen to some extent. WWE do not need to fully relive the Attitude Era years just revive it a little.
There has been a lot of talk that it could all be for Dean Ambrose to make his debut, however I would find it difficult to believe that they have gone to all this hype just for a new superstar, especially one most people do not know much about. Even despite Ambrose’s abilities and his high profile feud with Mick Foley on Twitter. I still do not feel it would be the best option to bring him in with this much pressure on him. I would be a little disappointed if the end result of this Revolution was Ambrose’s debut.
Another speculation which has began to surface the web is the return of ex-WWE superstar and current TNA wrestler Matt Morgan. Although Morgan’s contract is not officially end until October he is believed to be a free agent as TNA has ran out of dates for him. The reason that Morgan is believed to be behind the Revolution is in WWE latest video Morgan was seen in it. This is a fairly justified reason but what I am very intrigued about is how they would use Morgan if indeed it is him. There is no doubt his first stint was unsuccessful however since joining up with TNA Morgan has made tremendous progress and has really became a well respected wrestler, I just can’t imagine him being a main event star in WWE therefore don’t really know why they would build him up so much. The video with a close-up on Morgan’s face does interest me but again I don’t think it is what “The Revolution” will be.
I think I have went through just about as many different scenarios as I can think of as the conclusion of The Revolution. We will just have to tune in on May 28th episode of Raw, hopefully something tremendous will occur. If you have any more ideas, opinions or just want to comment please do.
Good first column on WR, Gerry.
The term ”Revolution”, to me that means more than one, as in more than one wrestler. An establishment as the video writes. I’m guessing it’s Abe Washington’s stable of guys.
The video is built for something big, it cannot be Dean Ambrose. I know who is, most readers who read here know who he is, but the majority of fans at the arena won’t have a clue who he is.
I’m sure there’s a certain no-compete clause when your contract expires with TNA. WWE’s is 90 days no-compete clause. I highly doubt it’ll be Morgan.
It’s not going to be DX or NWO, that’s impossible at this stage.
Someone like Batista could be a revolution as he’s a huge star but I doubt it’ll be him. If it was, they would probably make more of a big deal out of it like with Jericho’s return promos.
So my only guess is Abe’s stable with probably a returning star coming out as a surprise.
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I heard its a new video game, lol.
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Last two weeks online I’ve only been on here and non wrestling sites so I didn’t read many rumors. I’d be disappointed if it was a video game, lol.
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the end of the pg ara and the return of batista
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Lol get ready to be disappointed then. I would love for it to be for Dean Ambrose or something, but I heard the same rumor JW did.
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I don’t recall this being aired on TV? Unless it just wasn’t on Sky Sports. By looking at the promo, I guess it could be a game. It has that feeling a new stable is coming, thus why I think it’ll be Abe’s group.
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A video game featuring the Wrestlers from the Attitude Era and PG Era?
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I also heard it was for WWE ’13 which THQ and WWE are set to announce on 28th may, that’s why it’s only been running on the website.
Although just like the others it’s also a rumour, it’s just more people are claiming its the game than anything else
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This is an example of fans and their high expectations.
– Gerry thought about Batista, HBK coming back.
– Just looked on twitter and searched the video and many fans want Ambrose.
I’m expecting it to be indeed a video game, if it was a faction I’m guessing they would of at least aired it on TV.
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Yeah, it’s the fans’ own fault for being disappointed when jumping to conclusions. Remember, change in fans>change in booking. Not having the ads on tv should’ve been a giveaway.
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Exactly. Fans have too high expectations these days. WWE new damn well the videos would generate such publicity and capatilized on it.
Every wagon is immiediettly jumped on, hey, I’ll be the first to say I was on that wagon speculating myslef. But as a fanbase we are always over exaggerating and wanting to expect the unexpected.
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E-High Five!!!
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Santino in a Mario game!
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There’s been like 3 or 4 leaks already confirming that it’s a game, lol.
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Yeah THQ has released a trailer that pretty much confirms it.
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Plus, Ambrose is injured. I think he hurt his shoulder.
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We discussed this on our TTR podcast, which thanks to Ray is up in the top right hand corner of this site. 😉 But I’ve gotta say, this all seemed to be a bit too much for just a video game, and personally would have been good for a new faction. It’s the kind of thing that if they put it on Raw or Smackdown, would have been an interesting viral video to build intrigue for the reveal of who it was. Plus with the opening, and the definition of Revolution, it could have been used as the faction’s issue, that they have a problem with the current establishment (i.e. Laurinaitis) and want to overthrow People Power.
I’ve gotta agree with a few comments above though, some fans only have themselves to blame for hyping this up too much, and expecting more of it. For instance, on another site, I saw someone constantly bang on about “This is for Ambrose!!!!”, and building up the hopes of those she spoke to….but once the trailer leaked, blamed WWE for “building my hopes”. I don’t see how WWE did it, as mentioned here, it was just a case of some fans reading too much into a video again.
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Thanks for all the comments, I think it will be WWE’13 which is hugely disappointing could have been used much better however this may just be, although unlikely, a way of distracting us.
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As long as it has Santino in a tagteam with Mario, I’d be happy.
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