The Official WrestleMania XXVIII Thread

[Krimzon7]

Daniel Bryan should be PISSED

[Nicky Fives]

Daniel Bryan should be PISSED

[Krimzon7]

My phone can't dial heaven you fucking assclown :'(

[Immortal Moose]

He finally called his momma <3

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Oh god, he's got the Shelton gimmick.

[Nicky Fives]

WTF

[Aikido]

Yes the funkasaurus build up finally paid off, he did call his mama

[Hanso Amore]

My fucking god

[VoodooPimp]

What the shit is this?

[VSG]

ugggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[Fenix122]

what is going on right now...

[Nicky Fives]

If I were DB or Sheamus, I'd better have gotten a VERY good reason as to why we got fucked out of a decent Mania match for this.....

[RVDmark]

What the fucking fuck is this shit.

CM Punk may be straight edge, right now Sheamus and Daniel Bryan are sharing a bottle of whisky, whilst crying.

[Immortal Moose]

wow...

[Krimzon7]

Oh god, he's got the Shelton's gimmick too.

Ernest miller and shelton Benjamin can capitalize off of this

[PorkSoda]

The Cat's music, Flash Funk's Funketts, Shelton's Mama = Brodus Clay.

[Aikido]

But yea D Bryan off in 5 seconds for this, gives him a reason to be the BIGGEST asshole backstage, slap in the face.

[Immortal Moose]

Cranky Vince ‏ @CrankyVince Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
I "GET" THE BLACKS.

[Krimzon7]

If I were DB or Sheamus, I'd better have gotten a VERY good reason as to why we got fucked out of a decent Mania match for this.....

Extra zeros on the paycheck has to be it.

[RVDmark]

But yea D Bryan off in 5 seconds for this, gives him a reason to be the BIGGEST asshole backstage, slap in the face.

This, and to think people were pissed about Rock stealing the spotlight.

[Innovator]

11 years ago = My Way

now = We Are Young

[Cuzziebro]

I have goosebumps watching this hype video.

[Krimzon7]

They booed diddy?

[Innovator]

Diddy?

[PorkSoda]

Is that Puff Daddy?

[dronepool]

puff daddy? lol wow.

[Nicky Fives]

Yay..... in the words of Curt Hennig "rap is crap".....

[Juan]

Skylar Grey :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Must be nice for this high school band to have the opportunity to sing at Wrestlemania.

[Aikido]

Look at that scrub shaking his head, like, damn they hate me

[PorkSoda]

Ummmm......

Word. I guess.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Did they win this on that reading competition?

[Hanso Amore]

This white boy can flow mu fuckas

[Innovator]

Cena isn't an underdog, cmon

[Aikido]

Yay..... in the words of Curt Hennig "rap is crap".....

I remember watching him perform that on Nitro, Classic

[PorkSoda]

That girl has a nice voice.

[Hanso Amore]

HEEL TURN MY MGK

[Juan]

Also, did anyone notice Jericho scratching Punk's head at the end after the bell, almost in approval?

[PullMyFinger]

LOL THAT GROUP JUST TURNED HEEL

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Come on. Cena's the franchise. In the words of Punk, he's the New... York... Yankees.

[Hanso Amore]

Whats with all the Green?

[Krimzon7]

Green now? Fucking ugly. Dude stand up for yourself in the marketing meetings!

[Nicky Fives]

Pop for Rock should be insane given the reaction for Cena.....

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Cena's new shirt has him drawn like an Archer character. I wholeheartedly approve.

[PorkSoda]

So is Lesnar going to be making an appearance or not?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Green now? Fucking ugly. Dude stand up for yourself in the marketing meetings!

He's "reppin Bawston"

[Nicky Fives]

He's from Massachusetts..... there are a few Irish people there.... that's all I got to explain the new shirt.....

[Cuzziebro]

Also, did anyone notice Jericho scratching Punk's head at the end after the bell, almost in approval?

Yes :rofl:

[KayfabeMan]

Spin.

[PorkSoda]

I'm from Massachusetts AND I'm Irish

[KIRA]

"underdog-someone who no one expects to win"...and from that definition he got John Cena?

[VSG]

Shelton Benjamin has gained a few pounds

[Krimzon7]

His jeans are too baggy

[Nicky Fives]

He's still in High School, give the Eminem-wannabe kid a break..... and he's from Cleveland.....

[Supreme Olajuwon]

He's from Massachusetts..... there are a few Irish people there.... that's all I got to explain the new shirt.....
http://www.fdynamo1986.com/bumpup/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/celtics-logo.gif

[CSL]

lol Flo Rida like "hey I'm jacked too son"

[Juan]

Avicii's version of this song is so much better

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[PullMyFinger]

The most decorated WWE Superstar of this generation is the underdog. Priceless. Tom Brady must be an underdog too, to quote CM Punk by that logic.

[Krimzon7]

Lady ga ga too???

[Hanso Amore]

Man, this is way worse than Motorhead

[FearedSanctity]

Who is this bird lookin' bitch?

[PullMyFinger]

Avicii's version? Their version was out before Flo Ridas.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Also how hard is it to play a track that doesn't have the words in the background? Karaoke machines can do it.

[Hanso Amore]

He's still in High School, give the Eminem-wannabe kid a break..... and he's from Cleveland.....

Hes like 22...So hes not in High school, unless he is a moron.

[VSG]

Avicii's version of this song is so much better

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Seriously :y:

[KayfabeMan]

WWE nigga.

[Krimzon7]

I guess I try to block out all things Boston celtics... This may be one shirt that males sense

[Immortal Moose]

It'll never end.

[PorkSoda]

I would love a "Shut the fuck up" chant right about now.

If this was the original ECW then everybody would die.

[Nicky Fives]

Hes like 22...So hes not in High school, unless he is a moron.

it was a joke.....

[KIRA]

Jesus how much longer is this preformance?

[Juan]

Avicii's version? Their version was out before Flo Ridas.

Yes I know that, but Avicii has a writers credit on the Flo Rida version.

[Krimzon7]

Light cycle nigga

[PorkSoda]

The crowd is dead.

[Aikido]

A part of me knew he would be clean shaven for the match.

[Juan]

lol has there ever been a live performance that everyone didn't bitch about?

Flo Rida is shit tho

[VoodooPimp]

...why is there a Tron lightcycle on stage? Did I miss something?

[Nicky Fives]

Rock is jacked.....

[RVDmark]

"underdog-someone who no one expects to win"...and from that definition he got John Cena?

Proving once and for all WWE has no idea wtf they are dealing with in this fued.

Cena is not the underdog.

[Juan]

The crowd is dead.

lol

[Krimzon7]

Please lord don't let rocky job....

[KIRA]

Only room for one shirtless black guy at the top of this stage move it chubby!

[RVDmark]

lol has there ever been a live performance that everyone didn't bitch about?

Flo Rida is shit tho

Limp Bizkit was awesome for Taker's entrance (I wanna say WM19 but I'm probably wrong).

[Hanso Amore]

They really waited to long between these last matches.

[PorkSoda]

Alright, guys.....fingerpoke of doom coming up. Right as the bell rings. No question about it

Kidding.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

lol has there ever been a live performance that everyone didn't bitch about?

Flo Rida is shit tho

DX Band. And whoever did the Dudley Boyz entrance that one time :heart:

[KIRA]

rock looks good

[RVDmark]

If Cena wins we bitch.

If Rock wins I mark out like a little girl.

[VSG]

Limp Bizkit was awesome for Taker's entrance (I wanna say WM19 but I'm probably wrong).

Nah, you are right. On both counts.

[Nicky Fives]

I didn't even notice, but Cena brought back the jorts.....

[KayfabeMan]

Kid Rock FTW.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Rock is gonna win. I can feel it.

Sting Fan is gone forever.

[Krimzon7]

The crowd was pacing themselves! :lol:
Everybody learned their lesson from x8

[CSL]

Man, this is way worse than Motorhead

dunno, dude added/wrote and remembered a whole verse about The Rock, Lemmy couldn't even remember the words to Trips' song

[KayfabeMan]

:lol:

[Aikido]

Rock is lookin good man, in the ring i should say, no homo

[PorkSoda]

9 years since The Rock last wrestled?

That's what Cole said

[Sting Fan]

Rock is gonna win. I can feel it.

Sting Fan is gone forever.

I'm really hoping Rock Bottom gets the perma ban, beyond that I really dont care who wins truth be told.

[KIRA]

The rock has expanded his arsenal jk

[Nicky Fives]

Those palm trees might come down in the riot if Cena wins.....

[owenbrown]

I have bad news for ya....get ready for the great Miami riots tonight

Cena wins :shifty:

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Love how the boos always get louder when Cena does a wrestling move

[KayfabeMan]

Uh oh. Miami riots.

Gonna be a lot of ICE arrests tonight.

[Nicky Fives]

What's with all the Bearhugs?!?!?!?!? only works when you are the size of King Kong Bundy.....

[Aikido]

haha something about a ddt the rock just said? haha they're talking the match out loud as hell haha

[Hanso Amore]

Rock called for DDT, lots of their talking is getting caught on the mics

[PorkSoda]

Did you guys hear that?

"Wanna do a DDT?"

[RVDmark]

Still my favorite DDT.

[CSL]

bunch of geniuses creating PROOF WWE IS FAKE videos rn

[CSL]

lol look how easy this is for them

[Nicky Fives]

"If Cena wins, we riot" sign was about 10 minutes late, buddy.....

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: "same old shit" chant

[CSL]

Cena's triceps are bigger than my head

[VSG]

Can't wait for the "This was the worst Wrestlemania ever!" posts.

[PorkSoda]

"same old shit" and "tooth fairy" chants :D

[Juan]

kinda sounds like the same guys that are saying "let's go Cena" are saying "Cena sucks"

[Aikido]

Man, Rock's stamina is in the dumps.

[VSG]

Well shit, I crossed 15k posts in this thread. Not a bad place for it to happen!

[Juan]

Can't wait for the "This was the worst Wrestlemania ever!" posts.

You can definitely count on it

[Nicky Fives]

I'd die for a Spit Punch.....

[Supreme Olajuwon]

hahahaha that was an awesome spot

[El Fangel]

Just decided to pop on a second.

Amazing.

That is all.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Michael Cole still ruining false finishes like a champion

[Nicky Fives]

Why does Cena look so awkward whenever he jumps into the air?

[Hanso Amore]

Man, Rock's stamina is in the dumps.

Yeah its like he hasnt wrestled a singles match in 9 years or something

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Can't wait for the "This was the worst Wrestlemania ever!" posts.

Even as bad as last years was, people seem to forget Wrestlemania 9 happened everytime.

[Aikido]

Damn cena jumped 10 ft for that Rock Bottom, for a year build-up, they're botching alot of shit.

[Krimzon7]

I'm creeping up on 5k thanks to this thread

[Juan]

Damn cena jumped 10 ft for that Rock Bottom, for a year build-up, they're botching alot of shit.

lol I would hardly call that a botch.

[Nicky Fives]

Impressive hang time on that legdrop.....

[Aikido]

Yeah its like he hasnt wrestled a singles match in 9 years or something

yea man but he was still practicing with Curt Hawkins for like 3 months, you figure someone in his shape would be able to get his cardio up.

[Hanso Amore]

Damn cena jumped 10 ft for that Rock Bottom, for a year build-up, they're botching alot of shit.

You are kind of shite

[Krimzon7]

Damn cena jumped 10 ft for that Rock Bottom, for a year build-up, they're botching alot of shit.

I don't think they've been working on this match for a year

[Aikido]

lol I would hardly call that a botch.
ok your correct, what i should have said, was it looked like a horrible oversell

[Krimzon7]

Can't wait for the "This was the worst Wrestlemania ever!" posts.

HIAC should STFU all that shit

[Nicky Fives]

glad to see Rock still doesn;t know how to put on a Sharpshooter, yet Cena sells it like he's shot.....

[PorkSoda]

Rock looks blown up

[Sting Fan]

ok your correct, what i should have said, was it looked like a horrible oversell



Overselling in a Rock vs. Cena match... Well fuck me gently with a chainsaw I am surprised.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

ok your correct, what i should have said, was it looked like a horrible oversell

yeah, but it didn't, and you're probably just looking for any excuse to bitch :y:

[Emperor Smeat]

Yeish this match might end up with the record for worst looking submission moves in a single match. Rock with his sharpshooter and Cena not even locking Rock's face until Rock moved his neck into it.

[Aikido]

yeah, but it didn't, and you're probably just looking for any excuse to bitch :y:

im really not man, i promise, i have just been watching wrestling every week without missing anything for the last 23 years, it just looked like shit to me, i know its expected for cena to take bumps horribly, but it just looked bad for a mania moment, thats all im saying, and i cant bitch, im watching it for free, that would just be ignorant

[Nicky Fives]

On an unrelated note, I just looked at the HOF photos on wwe.com, and Zack Ryder's mother is not unattractive..... #MILFski

[Krimzon7]

im really not man, i promise, i have just been watching wrestling every week without missing anything for the last 23 years, it just looked like shit to me, i know its expected for cena to take bumps horribly, but it just looked bad for a mania moment, thats all im saying, and i cant bitch, im watching it for free, that would just be ignorant

Never admit this again sir

[Nicky Fives]

Major pop for the Spinebuster.....

[Hanso Amore]

I am really impressed with the length of this match. I think its been better than expected

[Crimson]

God forbid you bitch about anything

[Aikido]

Never admit this again sir

Why Sir? I'm an adament wrestling fan and not ashamed of it, im passionate about this.

[Krimzon7]

Extra muscle need extra oxygen, doesn't it rocky?

[VSG]

They are cutting it mighty close to the 4 hour mark here.

[RVDmark]

They are cutting it mighty close to the 4 hour mark here.

Good, its usually over by 3.5 hours.

[Nicky Fives]

Rock on the top rope????

[PorkSoda]

I thought it woulda ended there.

[FearedSanctity]

Was about to say, how many times have we seen THAT ending?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Damn, I thought Michael Cole's voice was dying there. Wishful thinking.

[Nicky Fives]

calling a ROck nip up.....

[Krimzon7]

YESSSSSSSSS!!!!

[Hanso Amore]

FUCK YES

Great Finish

[Emperor Smeat]

HOLY SHIT ROCK WON

[Juan]

HAHA YES!

[Aikido]

ooo shit rock wins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[FearedSanctity]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[RVDmark]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS( TM D Bryan)

[PorkSoda]

YES!!!!!

[Jura]

IF YOU SMELLLLLLLLLLLLLL

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Rock about to make out with a referee. Restrained himself just enough.

[burb 3:16]

The rock did it!

[Supreme Olajuwon]

wonderful finish

[VSG]

That match was MUCH better than anticipated.

[Aikido]

cmon

[Immortal Moose]

Haha

[Nicky Fives]

I'm disappointed that I didn't get to see a Spit Punch.....

[Aikido]

C'mon set up brock vs. rock, ill give ya a dollar

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The deed has been done to Sting Fan :'(

[Crimson]

Someone explain the finishhhhh

[PullMyFinger]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!! ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY! THA U BABY

[Rock Bottom]

I'm not even gonna gloat at all. I'm just really shocked people thought someone like John Cena would beat The Rock tonight in his hometown. lol

[Innovator]

Great finish

[Rock Bottom]

The deed has been done to Sting Fan :'(

lol, can you please unban him, he doesn't deserve to be banned. I knew who was going to win.

[burb 3:16]

Enjoyable wrestlemania rock winning topped it off. Well done

[Blakeamus]

WOOOOOO WHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Since one half of the bet has requested it, he shall be unbanned hence forth... As soon as the server stops being a dick.

[Krimzon7]

This would've been an epic WM for the HIAC alone. Throw in punk/Jericho and Rock winning and I can almost forgive Ryder doing the job.






Did the WHC make the card?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I found the main event boring for the most part, but it definitely picked up at the end and the finish was excellent.

Overall, a decidedly middle of the road for this Mania. HHH/Taker and Punk/Jericho were the only clear thumbs up. Rock/Cena thumbs in the middle. Everything else was thumbs down to me. I still think Sheamus/Bryan was a poor decision and the 18 second match should have gone to Cody/Show instead.</font>

[Blakeamus]

I thought Big Show/Cody would of been 5-10 seconds...

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I think if you took each match at an equal weighting, you had 2 amazing matches and one that the crowd made with everything else being forgettable. But since HIAC and Jericho/Punk were that good, it makes it an awesome PPV.

Still pissed they had so many shitty segments and yet didn't give Bryan/Sheamus time though.

[KayfabeMan]

<font color=goldenrod> HHH/Taker and Punk/Jericho were the only clear thumbs up. Rock/Cena thumbs in the middle. Everything else was thumbs down to me.</font>

This is exactly what I was pointing out in my not interested in WWE thread before WM. That's how I felt before it - and haven't watched it - but feel safe enough to say that I can agree with you.

[Rock Bottom]

I really enjoyed the majority of the show. As much as I love the finish of Rock/Cena, they were a bit sluggish. It could have been the fact that there were some very exciting matches before theirs, but I thought the pace could have been quicker. If you wind back the clock and look at Rock and Austin's battles (I skip Hogan because he is four thousand years old), they did a better job.

It's a good thing this thing had a lot of build.

Overall, I say it's a huge score and a great Wrestlemania. I don't think they should continue to build such long-term feuds though unless they're really going to tear it up in the ring. If you ask me, Taker and HHH was the match of the night. It had a lot of story to it.

[Blakeamus]

I think I did pretty good with Tipsters...There were only two fails which was the move Sheamus used to win and Miz pinning Ryder instead of Santino...

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Seen some negative voices on Twitter about Jericho/Punk and they were largely complimentary of the PPV as a whole. Not sure what they were expecting.

[Crimson]

Glad I didnt order it. 2 good matches dont equal 50 bucks. Glad Rock won tho..I wonder if he's sticking around or leaving again

[Rock Bottom]

I do think the Daniel Bryan/Sheamus thing was a bit unnecessary, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't laugh my ass off.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Yeah, I would have felt pissed off if I had to pay $50 for it. £15 over here, lot easier to swallow.

Also cannot wait until the server is back to normal tomorrow... I feel naked without my post icons. :'(

[Shadrick]

that would be because i signed up for it at royal rumble

You definitely may want to double check the Mania tipsters thread. I believe a sarcastic post was directed at you by Naitch. I may be wrong.

[Rock Bottom]

To whom it may concern:

Supposedly, after the match, there was no sort of real interaction or handshake from The Rock or Cena. Cena just got up and went to the back quietly.

[RaginRonic]

20-0, Jimmy Steele....20-0! > 8 - ) That makes me happy. XD

And me thinks Taker will ref at Mania next year between HBK and HHH.

[SammyG]

Can't believe Rock went over. Stupid.

[Tazz Dan]

lol. Triple A's results from the front page. :heart:

[Shadrick]

gotta love the IWC

[SammyG]

I'm still mad about it.

[Mr. C]

I knew Daniel Bryan was losing, but not that fast.

Kane beating Randy Orton clean shocked me, so that’s good.

Cody Rhodes losing upset me. :n:

Divas Tag was what is was. Highlight for me was the double stinkface.

The Undertaker/Triple-H was amazing.

The 12 Man Tag was decent.

Chris Jericho/CM Punk was amazing as well…all the counters.

John Cena/The Rock was good.

8/10

[James Steele]

Awesome WrestleMania, but some less than slow bits. I'll give a full review sometime.

[Rock Bottom]

I'm still mad about it.

Cena is on his way down. It's been like that ever since CM Punk broke his glass ceiling. I can understand why people would disagree with not putting over the "next guy," but Cena isn't the next guy anymore - he's already been the guy, the flag bearer, and all that, but he's done. There isn't much left for him, honestly. I give him credit for doing what he could, but that's about it. He is just not as big a star as the guys that came before him, and I think his potential has peaked. Punk on the other hand...

[Emperor Smeat]

Good Mania overall and it didn't have the same timing issues the past two Manias had.

Main event was a bit slow but got great near the end while Taker vs Triple H and Punk vs Jericho delivered as great matches.

Only negative was Bryan vs Sheamus being relegated to just 18 seconds which is barely better than last year's match not even showing during the broadcast. The WWE really never wanted Bryan to have a long reign but I didn't expect them to just toss it away in 18 seconds.

[Jordan]

I enjoyed Rasslemania this year, as it has some amazing moments as well as it's disappointments.

My thoughts...

Bryan/Sheamus - Horrible booking, killed the crowd early, especially considering the reaction Bryan got in Miami. SQUASH

Kane/Orton - Really good match that showed Kane could rassle with the best of em, and nice surprise victory. ***

Rhodes/Show - Decent match, nothing offensive **

Menunos & Kelly/Pheonix/Eve - Hot little pussies and butts everywhere, I loved it. **

Taker/HHH - Amazing match, so f'n brutal, what a drama ***** match of the night by far.

Team Teddy/Team Johnny - Forgettable after HIAC but it served its purpose and at least the right man won. **

Punk/Jericho - Very solid match, I didn't like the additional DQ stip and wished the feud would have just been about wrestling. That way we could have seen more intense grappling instead of "is Punk gonna hit him too many times and get DQed". *** 3/4

Rock/Cena - Anything positive in this match came from Cena being a great worker and carrying the Rock to a decent level. Rock gassed early and looked much more bulky than Survivor Series. He seemed juiced up to the max and it really affected his ability to move. He botched several spots and just wasn't the same. He needs to learn a new style more like Hogan as someone who doesn't bump if he's going to keep wrestling. The finish was tight however and unexpected. I give them *** for the effort, however leave disappointed with no Brock after the show.

[el bobbo]

Cena is on his way down. It's been like that ever since CM Punk broke his glass ceiling. I can understand why people would disagree with not putting over the "next guy," but Cena isn't the next guy anymore - he's already been the guy, the flag bearer, and all that, but he's done. There isn't much left for him, honestly. I give him credit for doing what he could, but that's about it. He is just not as big a star as the guys that came before him, and I think his potential has peaked. Punk on the other hand...

IMHO. Punk is way more marketable. He has a bad guy feel to him, but he sticks to his own code of morals and ethics. He's kind of like a battered hero character. Cena is just a weak ass Hulk Hogan wannabe and wreaks of the Superman syndrome.

Punk has a huge following now (even with the kids). Let's see how they run with him over the summer. I hope they get some new challengers for him as well. Hopefully this builds Punk up as the actual number one guy in the company. He owns the mic, he owns the ring, and he owns the social media the WWE is so adamantly after.

[Jordan]

Oh and how about Flo Rida shoving the shit out of Heath Slater, excessive?

[el bobbo]

My review:

2 awesome "Mania" matches

1 awesome "Hype" match

1 "WTF" match

the rest was filler.

[el bobbo]

My review:

2 awesome "Mania" matches

1 awesome "Hype" match

1 "WTF" match

the rest was filler.

[el bobbo]

Does anyone else think that Eve is 10x hotter acting like a complete fucking bitch than when she was a bland face?

[Rock Bottom]

Yes. When she debuted her current look too I vowed to rape her.

[Skippord]

I enjoyed this Wrestlemania

and I would like to add that I am full on in love with Skylar Grey, almost as much as I hate Machine Gun Kelly or whomever that guy was.

[Juan]

I enjoyed this Wrestlemania

and I would like to add that I am full on in love with Skylar Grey, almost as much as I hate Machine Gun Kelly or whomever that guy was.

Yeah, she has an amazing voice.

Was checking her out a few weeks ago and found that she was the one who wrote that "Love the Way You Lie" song

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[el bobbo]

Yes. When she debuted her current look too I vowed to rape her.

If you tried that she would beat you up. Are you willing to live with that?


Why am I asking that? Of course you/I/anyone woud.

[Blitz]

Mediocre show, not real bad or real good. Taker/HHH was best match, but I can't get on board with all the hype around it right now. Very good, not amazing.

[Lock Jaw]

Replay Stream of the WHC Match right now:

http://i39.tinypic.com/34gkhg4.jpg

[KayfabeMan]

Instant classic.

[KayfabeMan]

I wouldn't even shower after that shit.

I'd throw a shirt on and GTFO of there.

[Lock Jaw]

http://i.imgur.com/VVdml.jpg

Made his ring gear specifically to highlight the "groinal" area.

[KayfabeMan]

That's what happens when you borrow old gear from Jeff Jarrett.

[James Steele]

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Review & Notes
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Dark Match: Primo/Epico vs Gabriel/Kidd vs The Usos (Triple Threat Tag Team Match - WWE Tag Team Championships)
Didn't watch. I'm sure it had some cool spots though. In order to make this worth your time, here are pics of Kelly Kelly:
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Match 1: Sheamus vs Daniel Bryan (World Heavyweight Championship)
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After all the shitty skits and the divas match running too long for its own good, to see this really bothered me to start the show. I can only hope this helps bring a more serious aspect to DB's character.(not a badass submission machine but not the goofy militant misogynistic vegan.) They could have had a damn good match, and they get screwed for the 2nd year in a row. I hate the World Title match opening too, but at least Edge/Del Rio got fucking time to work. It was good for the crowd and stuff, but you could have gotten them to wrestle for 10-15 minutes and DB gets Sheamus down and do that same kiss/brogue kick spot for the same effect.
Match 2: Kane vs Randy Orton
Good match, and I'm glad Kane won. I was expecting Orton to win because WWE has always been clueless on what do with Kane after his initial "Holy shit, Kane is back and more evil and crazy and shit then ever!" push. Interested to see if they continue this or move on to something else. Wouldn't mind seeing them in a No DQ match at Extreme Rules.
Match 3: Big Show vs Cody Rhodes (WWE Intercontinental Championship)
Solid match and surprised at the result. It makes sense for Big Show to win as he has gotten nothing but shit on for the past month and I think this will lead to Cody Rhodes taking the next step as he transforms from amazing midcarder to a marvelous main eventer.
Match 4: Kelly Kelly/Maria Menounos vs Beth Phoenix/Eve Torres (Titties! Match)
Was what it was, but huge props and respect for Maria Menounos doing all that with busted ribs. Kelly Kelly is so fucking hot...seriously. Hope Kharma will come back in time for Phoenix/Kharma at SummerSlam.
Match 5: Triple H vs Undertaker , Shawn Michaels Special Referee (Hell in a Cell Match) **WARNING: Slightly biased review.
This shit is why I am a wrestling fan. The epic entrances and the epic stare down and the epic lowering of the cage. The epic story told by these veterans of their craft truly left me amazing and astonished. I seriously was worried how The Undertaker would do as he looked almost sickly in those random candids of him with the bald head. Undertaker showed why he has been the gold standard of the WWE for 2 decades. Triple H delivered also, and Shawn Michaels played the role perfectly. This match brought out both visceral and emotional responses out me and the 78,000 fans packed into SunLife Stadium to witness this instant classic. All the hype can be hard to match, but these men delivered. The brutality of the action and raw emotion combined with JR's "big match voice" and the ending have me absolutely believe that one of those 2 men will never wrestle again. I'm torn as Cena/Undertaker has so much potential, but my borderline obsession with Triple H is well documented. I can only hope JR was wrong and both of these men will bless us with their ability to ply their craft even if it is only once a year. I seriously believed that 19-1 was going to happen at least twice, but the beautiful finish and the ending with the help up the ramp and the hug were moments forever frozen in time along with Ric Flair's retirement at XXIV, Austin's XIV title victory, Hogan slamming Andre at III, and the forever tainted Eddie/Benoit embrace at XX. Anyone who complains about this match needs to quit watching because they have no hope to enjoy the greatest performance art form on the planet.
Match 6: Team Johnny vs Team Teddy (Total Control of Raw & SmackDown!)
Match was rather unmemorable, and considering how hot this angle was I am disappointed in that it wasn't more but a 12-man tag team clusterfuck in 10 minutes doesn't leave much time to really develop anything. I was hoping Team Teddy would win as Lauranitis is horrible on the mic and is so vanilla as an "evil boss" character that Teddy Long would have been more interesting to see the fallout of. I'm still holding out hope somehow Edge will become GM/Commissioner/President/COO/Whatever the fuck they call the main on-air position of authority.
Match 7: CM Punk vs Chris Jericho (WWE Championship)
The last-second DQ rule was interesting, but it helped to "explain" why CM Punk/Jericho would be such a wrestling-based match instead of a fight in spite of Punk being uberpissed and crippling Christian just a mere 6 days ago. The story was amazing, the action was amazing, and it was a great match and it helped establish CM Punk even further as "the man". I've said before that CM Punk just "gets it". He understands every fucking aspect of wrestling and that is why when they took the cuffs off of him he was able to reignite a lost fanbase and have a meteoric rise since just June. Chris Jericho is CHRIS FUCKING JERICHO. It's hard to fuck this up, and they did the opposite of fucking it up, they fucking tore the house down. Wish the crowd would have been hotter, but it delivered.
Match 8: The Rock vs John Cena (Once in a Lifetime - 1 Year In The Making)
The result totally surprised me, but after coming on here and reading one of Rock Bottom's posts (a very good one in the Official Rock/Cena thread), the result make absolute sense and I let my dislike of Cena's character blind me...which WWE took advantage of here for most people to deliver a shocking result, a happy ending, and endless possibilities moving forward. The match started out slow but built up into something really great. I hate John Cena's shitty Celtics ripoff shirt, and the musical entrances took way too fucking long. I laughed my ass off at them booing MGK. I hope MGK eats some steak and potatoes with John after the show because he'd get his ass whooped at The Source Awards I'd bet. Flo Rida's took even longer, but both of those performances served their purpose I guess. Kid Rock still holds the regard as the worst musician appearance at WrestleMania. I don't believe the Lesnar or Batista rumors , but I think this could finally lead to the much needed shift in Cena's character and I really hope we get Punk/Rock at SummerSlam. CM Punk is going to be "the man" to lead the WWE going forward.
Random Notes



Pyro stuff was neat. Set was neat, but I expected something cooler.
Brodus Clay's thing was...interesting. I was hoping for something crazy, over the top, and fun...I would say it covered 2 1/2 out of the three. Funkasaurus may never main event, but he can have a good 5-6 run as a fun babyface which is always valuable to have. Godfather, Too Cool, Santino, etc all helped bring an energy and sense of FUN to the crowd which helps bring the crowd back after an emotionally draining match.
All of the skits fucking sucked except the Deadliest Catch one.
I kept hoping Flair would go bonkers and get naked except for a TNA shirt and start running around and randomly bleeding everywhere.
I'm really fucking sick of seeing that picture of Cena as a kid with the cardboard belt.
I am going to write a letter demanding that Triple H wrestle at least once a year.
RAW will certainly be must-watch because this is a pivotal point for so many characters now: John Cena, Chris Jericho, Daniel Bryan, Zack Ryder, Cody Rhodes, and Randy Orton.What does the future hold for The Rock? If all of these contract rumors are true, where do they come into play? Will Kelly Kelly ever live up to her exhibitionist gimmick and piss in a sink live on RAW?

[Lock Jaw]

For Mr. Steele:

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[SlickyTrickyDamon]

John Cena turned into Mario Red for Luigi Green. John Cena is now player two.

[James Steele]

I was watching on Dish HD. Did anyone else have the issue during a few entrances where the feed got scrambled or whatever and they cutaway?

[el bobbo]

I was watching on Dish HD. Did anyone else have the issue during a few entrances where the feed got scrambled or whatever and they cutaway?

I think that was a WWE f'up. It happened on U-Verse in St. Louis.

[el bobbo]

They did a random shot to the cage during HHH's entrance to cover it up.

[James Steele]

I about lost it when they fucked up that shot of Triple H. Vince couldn't have been pleased.

[el bobbo]

el bobbo was pissed as well.

but the match was sweet.

[James Steele]

Exclusive WrestleMania After-Party Photo:

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[el bobbo]

it was sweet because we had a "weapon" match and then we had a true "wrestling" match.-------------

[James Steele]

I'm glad they had JR call that match, and I assume that was at the request of Undertaker and/or Triple H. I wish Michael Cole could call a "big moment" but he can't. Jim Ross is the greatest of all time at announcing because of his ability to make almost any moment seem a million times bigger than it is and make those classic moments even moreso, and hope WWE can find someone with that same gift.

[el bobbo]

Exclusive WrestleMania After-Party Photo:

http://www.worldwrestlinginsanity.com/am2/uploads/1/hhop.jpg

Tutti Frutti ?

[Rock Bottom]

If The Rock, Steve Austin, Triple H, Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker made full-on returns and formed a stable called "The Baseball Bat Mother Fuckers" people would tune back in

Was that the post, cuz that was the only good one

[Rock Bottom]

John Cena botched taking a rock bottom, Fragile X. And you say Cena carried Rock in the match? lol

I guess, if botching rock bottoms carries matches. Their match didn't have anything to carry, anyway. It was more anticipation than the quality of the ring work.

[Rock Bottom]

I was only caught by one false finish the entire night, and that was the SCM into pedigree. I was 100% sure that was 19-1

[Lock Jaw]

I about lost it when they fucked up that shot of Triple H. Vince couldn't have been pleased.

Was most likely a problem with the camera cable. It had happened earlier, though, so they should have tried to discretely replace it... and if not... don't use that camera.

[James Steele]

That was an EPIC FUCKING SHOT at WRESTLE FUCKING MANIA of TRIPLE FUCKING H.

[BigCrippyZ]

I was watching on Dish HD. Did anyone else have the issue during a few entrances where the feed got scrambled or whatever and they cutaway?

Must've been a WWE issue. Happened here for me on Comcast/Xfinity HD too.

[BigCrippyZ]

I'm glad they had JR call that match, and I assume that was at the request of Undertaker and/or Triple H. I wish Michael Cole could call a "big moment" but he can't. Jim Ross is the greatest of all time at announcing because of his ability to make almost any moment seem a million times bigger than it is and make those classic moments even moreso, and hope WWE can find someone with that same gift.

Agree completely on all of this. I heard Taker had requested JR.

[el bobbo]

I was only caught by one false finish the entire night, and that was the SCM into pedigree. I was 100% sure that was 19-1

That got me out of the seat too. When he put his foot down on the hammer was pretty cool as well.

[James Steele]

The way that whole thing ended, it feels like they are both done. I just can't see WWE missing out on Cena/Taker and Triple H still has enough left to be involved part-time and come in to help establish stars in a "big match".

[BigCrippyZ]

The way that whole thing ended, it feels like they are both done.

After watching it a second time, it really did seem like that was the end for both of them, especially HHH with Shawn and Taker carrying him out, etc.

[el bobbo]

The way that whole thing ended, it feels like they are both done. I just can't see WWE missing out on Cena/Taker and Triple H still has enough left to be involved part-time and come in to help establish stars in a "big match".

Punk made the WWE Title match matter after HHH buried him. I'm sure there is going to be some props spread to him in the form of a big HHH match this summer.

[James Steele]

When did Triple H bury CM Punk? Having an epic match with him at Night of Champions in which they beat the shit out of each other and Triple H basically used his last energy to toss his arm over him to win?

Rock/CM Punk seems the way to go at SummerSlam. I'm really hoping for Austin/Punk if Austin does truly have 1 match left in him like he says.

[James Steele]

I seriously hope they announce that Triple H is retired so I can take the appropriate actions and take off work and go to my cave of solace in Montana to mourn for 3 weeks, so I can have closure if that was indeed his final match.

[el bobbo]

HHH buried Punk after he let his fuckin buddy Powerbomb him at Summerslam.

[el bobbo]

That lead him into a bunch of matches with Del Rio, a heel who couldnt get over.

[James Steele]

WWE.com has some awesome shots of the HIAC match:

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[James Steele]

HHH buried Punk after he let his fuckin buddy Powerbomb him at Summerslam.

They used that to get the title off of him without hurting him and it led to a high profile match with Punk/HHH at NoC and helped setup Nash/HHH feud. Should have just done Punk/Cena III and IV, eh?

That lead him into a bunch of matches with Del Rio, a heel who couldnt get over.

CM Punk won the WWE Championship in MSG at one of the "big four" ppvs...totally buried.

[el bobbo]

HHH squashed his momentum by making it about him at NOC. He should have carried the title into that PPV instead of having the Del Rio/Nash MITB BS bring him down.

The MITB could have been cashed in at NOC instead of Summerslam. That would eliminate the need for HHH's buddy to come out and make Punk even more credible instead of having him be the second to top "face" draw next to Cena.

[Shadrick]

Hunter didn't completely "bury" Punk, but you have to admit he was the wet blanket that was thrown on a LOT of his momentum. And for what?