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It's looking like Rhea/Iyo probably happens at the Chamber instead... but it's kinda up in the air til we see what happens next. They're definitely playing up the idea that Rhea and Iyo are friends and Rhea's sorry about getting her DQ'd, and I don't see either one going heel right now, so:

It either goes: 1) to make up for costing Iyo the match, Rhea agrees to give her a shot at EC, OR 2) to make up for costing her the match, she gets Iyo another chance to be in the EC. The Raw Women's title is still a mystery as far as Mania goes until who's in the Chamber match is clear.

Charlotte/Stratton is likely the Mania match over on SmackDown, probably with Stratton going over.

I like the way you're thinking. Iyo's definitely getting a title match, and the Reddit crowd is hoping it's at WrestleMania, but I don't know if they want Rhea to face someone higher level (like Bianca or Becky). The Elimination Chamber usually has one or two title matches, so having Rhea face Iyo at the event makes things interesting.

Personally, I feel like the WrestleMania build this year is lacking. Doesn't seem like anything's locked in yet besides two matches and it's February. I guess Mania being in mid-April is part of it, but compared to last year, it just feels like they're still weighing all the options and they don't know who to put with who. My theory is that The Rock was supposed to be part of the plans, but when he pulled out, they had to pivot and it threw everything out of position. That has nothing to do with the women's side, but things are too vague right now and the Rumble didn't help that much.
 

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I like the way you're thinking. Iyo's definitely getting a title match, and the Reddit crowd is hoping it's at WrestleMania, but I don't know if they want Rhea to face someone higher level (like Bianca or Becky). The Elimination Chamber usually has one or two title matches, so having Rhea face Iyo at the event makes things interesting.

Personally, I feel like the WrestleMania build this year is lacking. Doesn't seem like anything's locked in yet besides two matches and it's February. I guess Mania being in mid-April is part of it, but compared to last year, it just feels like they're still weighing all the options and they don't know who to put with who. My theory is that The Rock was supposed to be part of the plans, but when he pulled out, they had to pivot and it threw everything out of position. That has nothing to do with the women's side, but things are too vague right now and the Rumble didn't help that much.

Wouldn't say that just yet. I think there's a fair amount in motion... we kinda already know Reigns and Rollins (possibly Punk but I doubt it) is happening, Orton/Owens is happening, Jey/Gunther is on, the Charlotte match is likely gonna be with Stratton, this Jade Cargill story is gonna be part of it (it feels like a Bianca heel turn but I could be wrong), Finn and Dominik (although a lower card feud) has been brewing... there's another event in 3 weeks and then 7 more weeks until Mania after that... it'll probably be much more clear after the Chamber. I can't say it's lacking when it just "officially" started and it's still 10 weeks out. This is how it happens every year.

I'm confused on Bianca's role because if Rhea isn't defending against Iyo and it's against someone more high profile that's not Charlotte, I don't think it's Becky either- they just did that last year. Sure, they repeat matches sometimes but it doesn't feel like that's the case with them... it kinda only leaves Bianca. But then there's this Cargill storyline too... :jbhmm:
 
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[Fightful Select] Multiple WWE wrestlers have attempted to revert to their previous entrance songs, citing concerns over quality and connection with their audiences. Meanwhile, incoming wrestlers prefer bringing in their own established music rather than adopting themes produced by Def Rebel.​



According to sources, talent has had little to no creative input when working with Def Rebel, with no direct collaboration on their themes. While some have successfully retained their original themes, others have not been as fortunate.
WWE has also attempted to implement new themes for certain superstars, but in some instances, talent has strongly resisted these changes.
 

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[Fightful Select] Multiple WWE wrestlers have attempted to revert to their previous entrance songs, citing concerns over quality and connection with their audiences. Meanwhile, incoming wrestlers prefer bringing in their own established music rather than adopting themes produced by Def Rebel.​



According to sources, talent has had little to no creative input when working with Def Rebel, with no direct collaboration on their themes. While some have successfully retained their original themes, others have not been as fortunate.
WWE has also attempted to implement new themes for certain superstars, but in some instances, talent has strongly resisted these changes.

before finishing the first quote. I was thinking why talent don't get the chance to pay for their own choice of theme songs.

I'm sure there's a way for talent to use outside songs and not have it be a detriment financially
 

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[Fightful Select] Multiple WWE wrestlers have attempted to revert to their previous entrance songs, citing concerns over quality and connection with their audiences. Meanwhile, incoming wrestlers prefer bringing in their own established music rather than adopting themes produced by Def Rebel.​



According to sources, talent has had little to no creative input when working with Def Rebel, with no direct collaboration on their themes. While some have successfully retained their original themes, others have not been as fortunate.
WWE has also attempted to implement new themes for certain superstars, but in some instances, talent has strongly resisted these changes.
bro Finn Balor came out to crickets bc they keep changing themes..ppl don’t realize it but this theme song shyt is a issue they need to address asap
 
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