Smackdow's WM23 Main Event
 

In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter (dated November 27th), Dave Meltzer is reporting that Vince McMahon has already agreed to a Batista vs Undertaker match, in a 'world title vs WM streak' match at Wrestlemania 23. Probably the most significant thing written is that Batista is the one planned to get the win, at this point.

Credit: Gerweck.net

So, this kinda blows, if true.

Happier and happier I didn't buy tickets to Mania.

I feared they would do this match. It's Batista's dream match, and they've fucked up everything else. Oh God, this will suck.

Why should the Undertaker put over a guy who is only about 3 1/2 years younger than he is?

I've been pulling for that, im very glad!

Taker is hopefully stubborn enough to not give it up to Batista. Surely? There are many better choices to end Taker's streak than Batista. Ken Doane comes to mind. The guy is so young, and he's already got so much talent. Bring him back up, call him "Ken Doane", and push the bastard.

Hell, give it Lashley and get him over as an uber heel.

I'm telling you with proper direction Lashley can be a major heel.

I don't like the idea of Taker/Batista.

I think Undertaker will win.

Oh this shall only end in tears and fire.

Seriouslly...use that streak on someone who's a lot younger. Like CM Punk for example.

At this point its not even breakable. Why break it now, in the final years of his career. They should just keep pitting him against guys I don't mind seeing buried, like Mark Henry and Umaga. Seriously, if you're gonna end it now after all these years why would you have it be an ol, injury-prone batista. If they were planning on breaking it at some point it should have gone to Orton at WM21. Now it should remain intact, with one exception: Edge. The undefeated Edge should make a push for his streak, at least for a while and hes younger and more deserving to go over. Other than that I say he stay perfect at WM.
If this match happens (which I hope it doesnt), I'm rooting for Taker to go over and win the title. Might not be the best thing for the company but its what I want, especially if its his last wrestlemania.

Why not have Batista face off against Edge or Orton jumping brands after a Rumble win.

There's always Benoit. :D

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I dont think the legacy ending does make sense. If you end it now, then what did it ever mean. If he loses to Batista, then why didn't he job to Orton? Why didnt he job to Kane at 14? Why didn't Flair win his big match back in 02?
Its just stupid to me to come this far and have it broken by a guy who doesn't need to get over, and isn't going anywhere but down or onto the injured list until his eventual retirement only years into his late career stint at the top.
What is gained from this match? Nothing is gained, and a lot is lost.
Under the scenario that Taker in fact wins the title, which I'd prefer of the two outcomes, its still shitty. He has nothing to prove as a champion and he has his wrestlemania title win. Undertaker is one of few guys who is actually more interesting without the belt, and unless its part of a final run before retirement he shouldnt hold the belt again when theres a bunch of wiser choices.

If this is the matchup then I hope Taker wins, has little glory run with the title, and then drops the belt to someone who is on the rise and preferably never been champ before. Then Undertaker can retire fresh off a title run and put over someone who maybe can be the future of the business.

What about... THE POUNCE!!!!!!!! :shifty:

LOL. Waste the streak on Batista... AMAZING. Wrestlecrap.

It's obvious Batista will turn heel, taker will keep his streak.

I'd say give the streak-ending victory to Ken Kennedy. DUH.

And we all know anything from Gerweck.net is always true, right? Anyways I could see a match between Bats v Taker. And would a great idea. That's a WM match right there. Every wrestling fan that doesn't have a computer loves Taker and Bats is DAMN over. Should be hot.

Though I do not see see Dave beating Taker if this match takes place.

Undertaker's WM Streak *Possible Spoilers*
 

It is being reported that The Undertaker's WrestleMania winning streak is coming to an end next year at the hands of Batista.

Of all the potential people I had in mind to end the streak, Batista wasn't even on the list.

But is this neccessarily a bad thing? If so, who would you guys prefer to see take Taker's streak, considering the chances are that he is losing at WrestleMania 23?

http://www.wrestlingexposed.com/headlines/18131.shtml

I would prefer to see him lose to Edge or like some young guy.

Or perhaps someone who gives a fuck about wrestling.

Not that Edge doesn't care, I'm just saying, if they're going to use someone to break the streak, why the guy who's phoned it in of late?

I think if Taker is going to lose at Mania, they should pull him off SmackDown ASAP, or at least have him lose a cross-brand match. The fans may resent a guy like a C.M. Punk or a Lashley if they beat the 'Taker so soon into their careers, though. I think a guy like Edge is perfect (and it would be undefeated streak vs undefeated streak).

If it was cross brand, it'd be MAKE IT OR BREAK IT for both Smackdown and Raw or ECW. I don't think we can afford to risk that much potential BREAK IT.

I'd like to see Edge end Taker's streak, but I'd prefer Kennedy. I really do not feel Batista is a good choice. He's already made.

If its gonna be anyone, I'd vote Edge. But I'd rather not see it happen at all.

Only one wrestler deserves to defeat Taker at WM. Kane.

Has Kane EVER beaten the Undertaker in any match?

By the way, the streak should just stop at 15-0.