The OFFICIAL Every Other WM Match is better than Dwyane vs. John Felix Thread *Actual WM Hype Thread*

[St. Jimmy]

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[CSL]

you rebel you

[Destor]

hhh/taker is the real draw. just sayin

[Juan]

Way to stick it to the establishment, Saint James.

[Gertner]

Daniel Bryan should be a dark match again. He's sinking the company into ruin.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

This thread doesn't even have a permaban wager in it.

[JKWJRMON]

I don't know how the hell Cena vs. Rock is going to do following the Hell In A Cell match!

[Destor]

taker + hhh + hbk + streak + hiac + possible last match for hhh and taker... in rocks prime he wasnt worth that much and is a far cry away from it now. short answer: he cant follow it.

[#1-norm-fan]

I'm sure one of the most hyped matches in wrestling history will manage.

[St. Jimmy]

taker + hhh + hbk + streak + hiac + possible last match for hhh and taker... in rocks prime he wasnt worth that much and is a far cry away from it now. short answer: he cant follow it.

This & A side of Bacon.

[CSL]

going to go out on a limb here based on my stellar detective work and bravely say that I don't think Destor is a Rock fan. Just an inkling.

[XCaliber]

Going with Punk vs Jericho.

[tjmidnight420]

Best in the World match.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

I'm pretty much equally as excited for Rock v Cena, Triple H v Undertaker and Jericho v Punk.

[Droford]

I think its kinda sad that we're 3 weeks from WM and they only have 5 matches.

4/5 are going to be outstanding matches, but still..there should be about 3-5 more to fill out a 4 hour show..time's ticking..

[Damian Rey]

Well, there is the inevitable Long v. Laurenitis themed match. So theres six. Also, looks like they could be building up to a Kelly Kelly/Eve confrontation and the impending Orton/Kane match and there's 8 matched. There is absolutely zero precedent for this, but I'd love to see a Kharma/Beth Pheonix program fast tracked in time for Mania.

[Sepholio]

Well, there is the inevitable Long v. Laurenitis themed match. So theres six. Also, looks like they could be building up to a Kelly Kelly/Eve confrontation and the impending Orton/Kane match and there's 8 matched. There is absolutely zero precedent for this, but I'd love to see a Kharma/Beth Pheonix program fast tracked in time for Mania.

You want TWO diva matches at Wrestlemania? See, this is why the WWE thinks it's ok to shove filler garbage down our throats. One match for the Diva title is enough, and really, is too much.

Then again, it is a 4 hour show, so we may need 2 bathroom/snack breaks. Yeah, I changed my mind, 2 divas matches ftw.

[Destor]

I'm sure one of the most hyped matches in wrestling history will manage.

its all hype

[Destor]

going to go out on a limb here based on my stellar detective work and bravely say that I don't think Destor is a Rock fan. Just an inkling.

waaaaaaaaaat. crazy talk.

[Kane Knight]

Destor is a Rockaholic.

[#1-norm-fan]

its all hype

So was Rock-Hogan. Didn't work out too badly for that one. And this one actually has potential for some decent wrestling.

[Mr. Nerfect]

You want TWO diva matches at Wrestlemania? See, this is why the WWE thinks it's ok to shove filler garbage down our throats. One match for the Diva title is enough, and really, is too much.

Then again, it is a 4 hour show, so we may need 2 bathroom/snack breaks. Yeah, I changed my mind, 2 divas matches ftw.

Beth Phoenix vs. Kharma would be ideal. Give them ten minutes and you've got a cooler match that could actually be a sleeper hit. I remember enjoying Trish Stratus vs. Mickie James far more than pretty much everything else on the card at WrestleMania 22.

As for Eve and Kelly? I'd keep them for a backstage segment. Maybe they'll do some sort of in-ring angle with Zack Ryder asking Eve to come to the ring... then he dumps her ass and high fives Edge and makes out with Kelly.

[Damian Rey]

You want TWO diva matches at Wrestlemania? See, this is why the WWE thinks it's ok to shove filler garbage down our throats. One match for the Diva title is enough, and really, is too much.

Then again, it is a 4 hour show, so we may need 2 bathroom/snack breaks. Yeah, I changed my mind, 2 divas matches ftw.

I never said I wanted two divas matches. The ony match being built up is Eve v. Kelly Kelly and nothing else.

[Cool King]

I'm looking forward to all the matches that are on the card at the moment. :y:

[Volare]

Beth Phoenix vs. Kharma would be ideal. Give them ten minutes and you've got a cooler match that could actually be a sleeper hit. I remember enjoying Trish Stratus vs. Mickie James far more than pretty much everything else on the card at WrestleMania 22.

As for Eve and Kelly? I'd keep them for a backstage segment. Maybe they'll do some sort of in-ring angle with Zack Ryder asking Eve to come to the ring... then he dumps her ass and high fives Edge and makes out with Kelly.

Edge showing up and telling Zack to quit being a tool would be pretty funny.

[Pintint]

Taker vs HHH is pretty much the only WM match I'm looking forward to at the moment. All the other ones dont really interest me.

[Volare]

So, any predictions for what kind of "special" entrances we will see?

I'm trying to think how they can top the "Skull King" entrance last year. That was pretty good.

[#1-norm-fan]

I really wanted Beth vs Layla but at this point they wouldn't have enough time to re-establish Layla even if she came back now.

That short stint between LayCool and her injury, I really got the idea than Layla could have been an amazing face. The kind they've needed since Trish. And she would have fit Beth's storyline much better than Kharma. An actual "barbie doll" type who can take down Beth.

[Gertner]

Destor is a Rockaholic.

Destor is a Rockabilly

[Emperor Smeat]

Punk vs Jericho for the actual match but Taker vs HHH for the hype considering Taker's streak is a huge Mania hype maker.

[Damian Rey]

Punk and Jericho have me expecting a clinic. Punk, IMHO, put on a show stealer with Orton last year and Im very much pumped up for what he and Jericho could do. The other match on the card that I think could be a sleeper is DB and Sheamus. I know they can put on a solid showing but I think this could be a huge step in the right direction for both men. Depending on how its booked it could help really establish both men as main event mainstays, DB in particular.

[#1-norm-fan]

I worry about Show and Cody unless Shaq gets added to by being in Cody's corner or something. That would at least add some intrigue and a WrestleMania feel to it. As it stands it's a heel David vs face Goliath match which doesn't really interest me. Bryan vs Sheamus is like that to a lesser extent but they're more capable of putting on a great wrestling match and character-wise it's more intriguing.

[St. Jimmy]

Punk vs. Jericho is probably going to be a lot like Savage vs. Steamboat.

[James Steele]

Triple H/Undertaker is going to steal the show and the world will finally see Triple H as the fucking ICON he is.

[Mr. C]

I’d strongly suggest that they have a gimmick battle royal, like at WrestleMania 17. Being April 1st was the reason they had the gimmick battle royal, it was like a joke match and ended up being fun…they should do the same this time.

[St. Jimmy]

the IC title match is the joke match.

[Rock Bottom]

I love the Taker streak but right now it's starting to remind me of 24

I want to see Punk and Jericho because of the dynamic they have, they work well off of each other.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

I love the Taker streak but right now it's starting to remind me of 24


Yeahhh WWE really dropped the ball by not having Tony Almeida come back and screw Taker at WM 26.

No wait, what? How on earth does a wrestling streak remind of you 24? If you're gonna compare two completely different things, it'd probably make sense to explain why.

[XL]

My guess: There's lots and lots and lots of drama but in the end you know that Taker/Jack will triumph.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Oh, so like 99% of long running tv shows/film series with a central character then.

[MoFo]

Cody v Big Show reminds me of Lost

[XL]

Nah. The Miz is LOST (in the shuffle).

[Kane Knight]

Nah. The Miz is LOST (in the shuffle).

Well, his following is inexplicable....

[loopydate]

WWE.com officially announced today that there will be a 6-on-6 match to determine who will be GM of both shows. Participants weren't announced, but I imagine we'll know them after Raw.

I know this match has been speculated for a while, but now that it's official, who do you think will be in it?

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Seeing as they haven't had Del Rio or Christian back yet since EC and how these have all been intigrated into the feud in the past couple of weeks, I think it's just going to simply be be Santino, R-Truth and Kofi vs Otunga, Swagger and Ziggler.

[loopydate]

ADR, Christian, Henry, Swagger, Ziggler, and Otunga vs. Rey, Truth, Kofi, Santino, Khali, and a random legend (Foley? Simmons?)

Babyface team is way harder to predict.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Oh shit 6v6. For some reason I read it as 3v3. Must've thought it said 6 man tag and not 6v6.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

In that case I'd say that loopydates teams are pretty accurate to what it will be.

[Lock Jaw]

Don't like it 6 vs 6. Probably gonna end up wasting a whole bunch of talent that deserves better.

In order to make more time for Cena/Rock hype promos.

[Lock Jaw]

Regardless, I will be looking for at least one team member to be a MOLE and cost his side the match and turn face/heel.

[Mr. C]

I’m hoping Kane vs. Randy Orton gets No Holds Barred. Orton thrives in that environment, and the match would be better off for it.

I'm also hoping Kane debuts a new outfit at WrestleMania. It seems like most guys debut new outfits at WM, and Kane could really use something that isn't "last Halloween-like."

[MoFo]

Otunga needs to get his Wrestlemania moment..

Hitting Teddy Long with the flask would be bigger than Snuka with the coconut

[XL]

Still waiting for that "flask as a weapon" moment.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Team Laurinaitis should probably be David Otunga, Mark Henry, Christian, Alberto Del Rio, Dolph Ziggler & Jack Swagger. The babyface team is way harder to predict, but we already have Santino Marella, Kofi Kingston & R-Truth confirmed. I also believe that Kofi & Truth will win the WWE Tag Team Championship heading into WrestleMania to add some credibility to their side. The Great Khali is also likely to be added. If Rey Mysterio is healthy enough to work the event, they'll no doubt put him in. The last guy is a bit harder. It could be a legend like Mick Foley, but it could also be a dude like Zack Ryder or Justin Gabriel. I hope that they get enough time to tell a story with that match. I'd like to see a babyface mole moment, where Christian turns back to the side of good and betrays Team Laurinaitis, allowing Santino to hit The Cobra on Otunga and Gabriel to follow-up with the 450 Splash.

I'm really looking forward to Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus. It seems like a foregone conclusion that Sheamus wins, but the more I think about it the more I want to see Bryan win and continue his reign, while Sheamus gets built as the "rightful champion." That's the story I'd go with over on SmackDown! for the summer, anyway.

Jericho and Punk are going to be the sleeper hit, and it's weird saying that about a WWE Championship match at WrestleMania. Jericho and Punk know what their strengths are, and they are going to deliver big time, I think. Punk should retain since Jericho really doesn't need the WWE Title at this point, and the money after WrestleMania is Punk vs. Cena for the title.

Cody Rhodes vs. Big Show will surprise some people I think. In my opinion, the best way to book it would be for Show to go over clean with The Weapon of Mass Destruction. Give people the immediate pay-off and Show a token Intercontinental Title reign. But what this does to Rhodes is helps him evolve his character even further. Rhodes becomes obsessed with hurting Big Show, which lends itself perfectly to Extreme Rules, where Rhoes regains the Intercontinental Championship before he's drafted off to RAW and becomes a big-time player there after he spends a few months defending the Intercontinental Title against his brother and maybe Jerry Lawler. Later this year, I'd love to see Rhodes and Jericho have a feud over who the better Intercontinental Champion is/was.

[KaosDarksol]

Surprised they haven't made mention on tv that Bryan and Seamus went from being bumped off the card to the world heavyweight title match

[St. Jimmy]

Jericho totally just went there in that last promo. Punk is playing the wounded face well.

[loopydate]

At the SD taping, Randy Orton vs. Kane was officially added to the Mania card. No huge surprise, but now it's official.

[DAMN iNATOR]

At the SD taping, Randy Orton vs. Kane was officially added to the Mania card. No huge surprise, but now it's official.

I guess it's not a huge surprise, although the lack of background/subtext for the brawls between Orton and Kane so far has been disappointing to say the least, and I'm not really "feeling it" as far as being a WrestleMania worthy match. I'm sure they'll probably just have Kane, at some point in the next 2-3 weeks mention something about how Orton is trying to take his place as the most hate filled superstar on the roster and how that's why Kane will take him out/end his career/destroy him or some shit.

[loopydate]

Makes more sense than "We're the only two upper-mid/main-event guys without a program. We fight now."

[DAMN iNATOR]

I guess...still seems like something they should have tried to build better. So if the match bombs, it bombs. I hope not, but it looks like it definitely could.

[Blakeamus]

Would anyone rather Team Teddy Long v.s. Team Johnny Ace to open up WM instead of CM Punk/Jericho?

[XCaliber]

Would anyone rather Team Teddy Long v.s. Team Johnny Ace to open up WM instead of CM Punk/Jericho?

Neither they should begin with Cody vs Big Show.

[Lock Jaw]

Would anyone rather Team Teddy Long v.s. Team Johnny Ace to open up WM instead of CM Punk/Jericho?

Why are you thinking that Punk/Jericho is going to open in the first place?

If any title match is gonna open, it will be the World Heavyweight Title match. Which I hope they do not do again. That was ridiculous last year.

[loopydate]

I would rather open with Orton/Kane. Open with Kane's pyro to grab everyone's attention or Orton's theme to get the monster pop. Either way, you've involved the audience right off the bat without having to resort to using the announcement of a title match to get the reaction.

[XL]

Maybe they'll open with a 10 minute promo from The Rock.

On second thought, nah, that sounds like shit. They'd never do that.

[Destor]

Don't like it 6 vs 6. Probably gonna end up wasting a whole bunch of talent that deserves better.

In order to make more time for Cena/Rock hype promos.

more like this is 6v6 due to scrapping mitb

[Blakeamus]

Why are you thinking that Punk/Jericho is going to open in the first place?

If any title match is gonna open, it will be the World Heavyweight Title match. Which I hope they do not do again. That was ridiculous last year.

I was actually trying to observe what answer I would get from some of you. I'm actually considering coming up with a game where you guess the lineup...idk. Idea is in working progress.

[Blakeamus]

Neither they should begin with Cody vs Big Show.

If they go with that, that will completely change my view on it. Because I am willing to bet that this match won't last past 30 seconds with Big Show quickly taking the win and the IC strap. If they indeed go with a quick match like this, I can see them go second or third.

[Corndad]

I saw on the front page they actually are considering Punk/Jericho going on first. I think if that happens will be a HUGE mistake.

I know they need to spread out the matches they are giving a lot of time to (Hell in a Cell, Punk/Jericho, Cena/Rock) but that's not smart to put them on first. I would go with either the 12 man tag or Orton/Kane going first. Third option would be Bryan/Sheamus but they put World Title on first last year and not sure if will do that 2 years in a row.

[Blakeamus]

Shit, when was the last time a Royal Rumble winner got his "Main Event" match at WM?

[Emperor Smeat]

2009 when Orton won the Rumble and was the last match but didn't win the title.

Before him, Batista in 2005 was the last time the Rumble winner was involved in the last match and won the title. Rey Mysterio the following year started the streak of Rumble winners not being the final match besides 2009.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Just thought, Miz could end up in an impromptu match against Brodus Clay after complaining about not having a match.

[James Steele]

I hope they have Brodus Clay on the card just so we can see the most insane over-the-top entrance they could come up with.

[Damian Rey]

God, that'd be sad for Miz. I think he finds his way into GM tag match.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Beth Phoenix and Eve vs Maria Menounos and Kelly Kelly has been added to the card.

[Mr. C]

So is the card complete?

John Cena vs. The Rock
Beth & Eve vs. Kelly & Maria
Hell In A Cell: The Undertaker vs. Triple-H
WWE Championship: Chris Jericho vs. CM Punk ©
Kane vs. Randy Orton
Team Laurinaitis vs. Team Long
Intercontinental Championship: Big Show vs. Cody Rhodes ©
World Heavyweight Championship: Daniel Bryan © vs. Sheamus

[James Steele]

So is the card complete?

John Cena vs. The Rock
Beth & Eve vs. Kelly & Maria
Hell In A Cell: The Undertaker vs. Triple-H
WWE Championship: Chris Jericho vs. CM Punk ©
Kane vs. Randy Orton
Team Laurinaitis vs. Team Long
Intercontinental Championship: Big Show vs. Cody Rhodes ©
World Heavyweight Championship: Daniel Bryan © vs. Sheamus

They might squeeze another match or 2, but I hope they give the main events plenty of time. If they don't add anymore, I hope they divide the time like this:

John Cena vs. The Rock (25 min)
Beth & Eve vs. Kelly & Maria (10 min)
Hell In A Cell: The Undertaker vs. Triple-H (40 min)
WWE Championship: Chris Jericho vs. CM Punk © (40 min)
Kane vs. Randy Orton (20 min)
Team Laurinaitis vs. Team Long (20 min)
Intercontinental Championship: Big Show vs. Cody Rhodes ©(15 min)
World Heavyweight Championship: Daniel Bryan © vs. Sheamus (25 min)

45 minutes for video packages/skits

[Corporate CockSnogger]

I think there'll be no more official matches, but I am pretty confident of this happening.

Just thought, Miz could end up in an impromptu match against Brodus Clay after complaining about not having a match.

[Mr. Pierre]

Figured I'd put my thoughts on a few matches...

HIAC: Definitely the 'show stealer' for me. This match is going to be incredible, even though I feel as though this match has potential to be "overbooked" a bit. We'll see how it plays out, but I know those 3 will put on an amazing show and tell a great story.

WWE Championship: Has 'classic' written all over it. I just hope they are given the right amount of time, and I also hope that the "CM Drunk" side plot doesn't take over the fact that it's "Best in the World" vs "Best in the World." The CM Drunk thing is good and all, and adds a new element to the feud, but that seems like a side plot that you would add to the rematch. Perhaps this match is a one-shot deal? Dunno, but I'm really looking forward to it.

WHC: Would really like to see Bryan retain against Sheamus via shenanigans, and then drop the belt in a street fight at Extreme Rules. But, I have a feeling Sheamus is going over clean.

I was really hoping that they would put the LeBelle Lock over a lot more than they have thus far. Having Sheamus tap at least once to the hold (in tag matches) would create a really good false finish for their Mania match with Sheamus finally being able to break out.

Orton/Kane:Definitely random and thrown together, but they made good sense of Kane/Orton feud on SD! this past week. They both have good chemistry together, and are more than capable of putting on a solid undercard match together.

Johnny/Long:Great way to get a lot of deserving and over talent onto the show. I expect either this match, or Sheamus/Bryan to open to get the crowd going. This is going to be an overall fun tag match with a lot of finishers happening throughout.

[Mr. C]

Mr. C books WrestleMania:

In the opener, Kane faces off against Randy Orton. Kane dominates Orton and shows his brutality, but can’t hold the momentum long, and Orton begins to pick him apart. Kane gets frustrated and goes for the kill. Orton avoids it, capitalizes on one mistake, and strikes with the RKO. Orton wins and gets the crowd on their feet.

Big Show makes his way out, followed by the Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. Show thinks he has the win in the bag and panders to the crowd. Gets kicked in the head. Pinned.

Hey, it’s Beth Phoenix and Eve vs. Kelly and Maria Menounos. Beth pins Maria and shows why she’s the best diva ever with a belt. Kharma comes out. Beth and Kharma have a staredown and then come to blows before Beth bails.

World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan defeats Sheamus after reversing something into something.

Chris Jericho vs. WWE Champion CM Punk. Punk puts Jericho to sleep. Punk wins. Best in the world.

Dolph Ziggler gets the pin in the 12 Man Tag Team Match. John Laurinaitis gets control. Why? Because it’s way more interesting.

Hell In A Cell. Undertaker Tombstones Triple-H. Triple-H kicks out. Undertaker is pissed. Grabs Shawn Michaels by the throat. Gets superkicked. Triple-H covers Undertaker. No count. Michaels says, “Not this way.” Triple-H attacks Michaels and goes for the Pedigree, but Undertaker grabs him and goes for the Tombstone. Triple-H escapes, and Michaels superkicks him. Undertaker covers. 1-2-3!

John Cena defeats The Rock with the FU. They shake hands afterwards.

[OldSchoolFan]

John Cena vs. The Rock... Miz attacks Rock and Cena takes advantage

Beth & Eve vs. Kelly & Maria... My toilet will be filling up at this moment

Hell In A Cell: The Undertaker vs. Triple-H... UT wins after hitting HHH with The Pedigree

WWE Championship: Chris Jericho vs. CM Punk ©... Punk wins after 2 GTS

Kane vs. Randy Orton... Kane wins by chokeslams in hopes of getting people to actually give a shit about him.

Team Laurinaitis vs. Team Long... Team Johnny after Santino defects... will eventually say he was sick of all the retarded things he has been forced to do

Intercontinental Championship: Big Show vs. Cody Rhodes ©... Big Show WMDs Cody as bell rings to give Cody an embarrassing WM moment

World Heavyweight Championship: Daniel Bryan © vs. Sheamus... Bryan by pulling on the ropes

[#1-norm-fan]

Team Laurinaitis vs. Team Long... Team Johnny after Santino defects... will eventually say he was sick of all the retarded things he has been forced to do


If WWE takes Santino and his insanely over gimmick and takes it away and turns him heel at WrestleMania, I will cut off my dick and eat it like a hot dog.

[TSI]

If WWE takes Santino and his insanely over gimmick and takes it away and turns him heel at WrestleMania, I will cut off my dick and eat it like a hot dog.

oh wow. Now THAT'S ratings. book it. book it now.:lol:

[TSI]

Best in the world for my vote.

[#1-norm-fan]

I'm a LITTLE disappointed in what appears to be the final card for WrestleMania only at the fact that it could have been an even better undercard. Still a really impressive lineup from top to bottom. The best in years. It could have been better though, which is scary.

[Droford]

20 some years ago they could jam 15 plus matches (albeit some lasting just 2-3 minutes) into a WM card, now they can't even get half that because they've got to have time for all the extra curicular crap.

[#1-norm-fan]

I wouldn't mind some shorter tv length matches on the undercard like the old days. Keeps things exciting and fast paced even if the matches aren't blowing you away.