Should They Be Upset....

[The CyNick]

The card looks to be finalized for Wrestlemania, and we have 8 matches plus two non wrestling segments (HOF + Piper-Austin).

This year's show is only going to be 4 hours, so it makes sense to limit the # of matches in the interest of giving them all sufficient time to play out.

However the limited spots has made me think that a lot of guys on RAW and SD espeically must be mad that they aren't going to get a cut of the biggest payday of the year.

On RAW they have 10 male wrestlers (HHH, Batsita, Kane, Edge, Benjamin, Christian, Jericho, Benoit, HBK and Orton) on the card plus Christy and Trish.

Ric Flair, Hussan and Lita all seem to have non wrestling spots locked up.

On SD they have only 7 wrestlers (JBL, Cena, Mysterio, Eddie, Show, Angle and Taker) from the active roster on the card.

Likely the Cabinet guys will be involved in the WWE Title match and I'm sure Chavo will play a role in the Eddie-Rey match.

But everyone else is left out in the cold. I wonder how this is playing in the WWE Lockerroom? I would assume there would be a lot of unhappy people, and especially since they have to jump out on the road after Mania for an overseas tour.

Its cool in a way that Mania this year is only involving the "best of the best", but I wonder if it wouldn't be the worst idea to throw out some pointless Battle Royal just to avoid a lockerroom revolt.

[Boondock Saint]

I can see a RAW tag title match possibly happening. Obviously a SD one can't happen...and possibly Orlando Jordan defending the US title (unless thats alrready been announced?)

[KingofOldSchool]

Well Chavo's injury has prevented London from being on the card.

[Kane Knight]

They should be upset.

But this shouldn't be the sole reason. The straw that broke the camel's back, perhaps.

[Gouda]

Notice how three of the seven Smackdown Superstars are only on the card because they aren't facing someone from the Smackdown roster.

And where's Booker T? Wrestlemania without Booker T?!

[KayfabeMan]

Why isn't Booker T on the WrestleMania card?

[KayfabeMan]

Sorry, didn't see Gouda's post until this page re-freshed.

[KingofOldSchool]

Why isn't Booker T on the WrestleMania card?

Probably because he'll be facing Heindenreich on Heat. :'(

[Kane Knight]

Probably because he'll be <s>facing</s> tagging with Heindenreich on Heat. :'(

[Kane Knight]

Why isn't Booker T on the WrestleMania card?
The nergos are being kept down.

[Kane Knight]

Notice how three of the seven Smackdown Superstars are only on the card because they aren't facing someone from the Smackdown roster.

And where's Booker T? Wrestlemania without Booker T?!
It sucks, donit?

[KayfabeMan]

I will address this Booker T. issue in my 3,000th post.

[Disturbed316]

I'm sure they are more pissed to be pushed off the card in favour of some fat sumo, who most of the world hasn't even heard of.

[Kane Knight]

Will you adress the over racism within the WWE?

I mean, the fact that they're planning to hype Cena as the "first black champion" is kind of outrageous, and an insult to our intellect.

[Kane Knight]

I'm sure they are more pissed to be pushed off the card in favour of some fat sumo, who most of the wrestling world hasn't even heard of.
Further, for the sake of a SUMO match.

[Disturbed316]

IT DIDN'T WORK WITH YOKOZUNA VINCE, SO WHY WITH AKEBONOSUGAOBONO!? :rant:

[KayfabeMan]

I mean, the fact that they're planning to hype Cena as the "first black champion" is kind of outrageous, and an insult to our intellect.

I'd say.

We all know Akeem was the first black champion, and got screwed out of his title by the man. WWF - always keepin' a brother down.

[PullMyFinger]

That's why Shelton's theme song is what it is. "AIN'T NO STOPPING ME NOW!!!!" Eventually, he will be stopped b/c whitey has him down.

[KingofOldSchool]

If Cena does move to Raw, I could see Viscera returning as Mabel with Mo to feud with Cena.

I could see a Cena/MOM feud draw MAJOR ratings this side of the Eastside/Westside rap wars of the 90's.

[KayfabeMan]

I agree.

I think how it'll work is, Cena will go to RAW and then declare himself the original beat dropper and hip hopper of WWE (since we're going back to the 1990's). Then Viscera will return as Mabel, to dispute this. A feud insues, until Mo returns to assist Mabel & then B2 returns to assist Cena. This leads to the biggest WM event of all time in 2006.

[KingofOldSchool]

PN News and the Dancin Bear could debut and make it a three way.

[James Steele]

:lol:

[Gouda]

Genious. Why can't the WWE writers come up with this stuff? :nono:

[KayfabeMan]

http://www.wrestlingcollection.com/paginagaloob_bestanden/image002.jpg

PN News will indeed return...and lead the WCW Revolution to victory over all.

[PureHatred]

I'd say.

We all know Akeem was the first black champion, and got screwed out of his title by the man. WWF - always keepin' a brother down.

If an Akeem return meant that we'd see "The Doctor of Style" Slick on RAW, then I'm all for it.

But to the topic: I'm attending WM as its in Los Angeles this year, (my seats are balls, I just want to be able to say I've been at a WM) and I'm hoping tha tthey add at least a tag title match and maybe Hassan/Hogan in some impromptu "match" after the HOF deal. Otherwise there's going to be some serious lag time between segments.

As for the roster, they should be a little pissed, because missing WM is a hit in the wallet. But unless the WWE invents some sort of reason to have a battle royal -say, the winner gets to switch shows as a precursor to the roster draft or something- then there's no reason for them to be there.

[KingofOldSchool]

WOAH.

I WANT THOSE.

The only one I have is Flair.

My life isn't complete without an El Gigante and P.N. News action figure. :(

[KayfabeMan]

Sadly, I agree.

I wanted to purchase all the German / overseas released Galoob figs once, especially the collector's pack / set of The Fabulous Freebirds - but I spent money on buying new gear instead. Fu(king gear having to be replaced :rant:

[KingofOldSchool]

I want the Freebirds too. :(

[The Overdrive]

http://www.nbizz.com/newwavewrestling/listings/370.jpg

lol, Goldberg action figure anyone?

[Kane Knight]

That's why Shelton's theme song is what it is. "AIN'T NO STOPPING ME NOW!!!!" Eventually, he will be stopped b/c whitey has him down.
DAMN THE MAN!

DAMN SHELTON!

DAMN HOUSEBOY OJ!

[PorkSoda]

http://www.nbizz.com/newwavewrestling/listings/370.jpg

lol, Goldberg action figure anyone?

You've got my nose! Let go of my right leg!

[Gouda]

It was more like... "OHHH! Your bustin' my knee!!"

[The Overdrive]

You've got my nose! Let go of my right leg!

http://www.wrestling-caricatures.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/goldberg.jpeg

:lol:

[The Overdrive]

Goldberg jokes > Snitsky



:shifty:

[M. Banana]

Damnit, stop using big words around me!?

What's this leg everyone speaks of?

[KayfabeMan]

:lol: @ everyone knowing the phrases from the dolls.

[KayfabeMan]

Action figures I mean.

[KayfabeMan]

Action figures :shifty:


Really, I mean that.

[Innovator]

Honestly I'd love to see what would happen if New Jack ever was in the same arena as John Cena.

[RemyRed]

Why isn't Booker T on the WrestleMania card?
I've read he's going to face Orlando Jordan for the United States Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania. This black on black violence must make a lotta you sick.

[KingofOldSchool]

I think my wrestling dolls are possessed...

I woke up one night and found my Hulk Hogan wrestling buddy trying to pin me.

And then when I put him in the garage when I got older, he no sold it and when I came back from school...HE WAS ON MY BED!

And then my Ultimate Warrior wrestling buddy rambles on incoherently towards me.

Then my Million Dollar Man went from making me clean up dog shit from his foot to trying to convert me to Christianity! Have you ever tried to clean dog shit from cotton?!? It's a bitch I tell ya!

[RemyRed]

Yeah those old WCW Commercials with the dolls alive were pretty scary. Kevin Nash figure dooing voodoo *shudder*.

[crash99]

Kind of sad that the the two tag titles arn't being defended, the IC title isn't either, and the US title, which is supposee to be the second highest title on Smackdown, doesnt even have a program, and if the title is defended it'll just be a thrown together pointless match.

[Jonster]

Who is the IC champion again? :$

[McLegend]

Who is the IC champion again? :$
Shelton Benjamin

[redoneja]

IMO at Wrestlmania every championship should be defended.

[Kane Knight]

Who is the IC champion again? :$
More importantly, are there still tag team titles on raw? :lol:

[John la Rock]

with the exception of Booker T (Eugene and RVD are injured) they don't deserve to be at Mania. They havn't done shit all

And also Christy beating Trish is like Spike Dudley beating HHH

[Mr. JL]

http://www.nbizz.com/newwavewrestling/listings/370.jpg

lol, Goldberg action figure anyone?
I've got a Macho Man one of those...

Worst.Christmas.Ever

[The Naitch]

nice to see that thrown together last minute. (-EDIT- referring to Booker vs Orlando.)

On Heat they'll probably announce the RAW Tag Titles on the line later that night as well

[SuperSlim]

they just had the tag titles defended on Raw agianst the only tag teams left on Raw. To have them defend it again onHeat would be a pure waste. And the SD! tag titles can't be defended cause they are going one on one at WM.

The U.S. title should defeinitely be defended, even if it is just OJ.

BUt man it sucks that some of the guys, booker T, have to be shafted out of WrestleMania but some sumo guy gets to get in it just because... why is he in it again?

[Evolution]

Because in Japan he got a nice pop when he stood in the ring with Big Show.

[Kane Knight]

they just had the tag titles defended on Raw agianst the only tag teams left on Raw. To have them defend it again onHeat would be a pure waste.
Plus, they SAID that the titles were being defended now because they weren't being defended at WM.

[RGWhat316]

I think it sucks that they bring in people from the outside to have a match at WM, but the guys who have worked there all year don't even get a shot. Maybe they will add a couple throwaway matches. The last few WM have had 10-12 matches on the card. But they only got 8 this year, plus 2 other segments.