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**The CyNick** · 03-11-2004, 01:41 PM

Goldberg-Lesnar
This has become the toughest match on the card to call. On the one hand I think they may want to punish Lesnar and have him JOB, but on the other hand I'm almost certain that whether its a year from now, 6 months or whenever, Lesnar will be back. The fact is, Lesnar is still a WWE creation, and I think the will still give him the edge. The wildcard factor is if the WWE can work out an arrangement with Goldberg between now and Mania. If that happens, then obviously Goldberg will win. I think Goldberg will be back at some point as well, regardless of any deal he comes up with, but I think it will only be for occasional appearances much like The Rock. I think Austin has to Stun Lesnar, but now I'm thinking he shouldn't Stun Goldberg. Maybe they drink some beers after the match, then Austin goes to Stun him, but Goldberg slips away, they have a stare down and that leaves the possibility of a match down the road between the two.

Taker-Kane
Maybe the most obvious result on the card. Taker wins, but the real story will be the pop for his entrance.

Jackie/Stacy-Sable/Torrie
I'm thinking that they will go 2-1 in the interpromotional matches. So, if Goldberg is winning, then I see this one going to the SD girls (which makes more sense since they were the Playboy girls and its a Playboy match). However, if Lesnar is slated to win, then I see this one going to the RAW divas so they can have the Lesnar/Goldberg or Taker/Kane match (whichever goes last out of the three) be the rubber match in the RAW vs SD matches.

Angle-Guerrero
I think this match has had the best build on the card, and I think it will be the MOTN. Right now Eddie is bar none the most over star in the comapny, so I see no reason in taking the title from him. However, this has to be done in a way to get another match out of the fued. My thinking is that it shouldn't end with a Frog Splash. Maybe use some type of small package to make it seem like the guys are so even, and that results in a rematch in May.

Benoit-HHH-HBK
Seems like its Benoit's night, only question is who does he pin/submit? I think the logical thing given the build would be for Benoit to pin HHH. That way HBK can claim that he was never pinned and on top of that he has a win over Benoit on RAW. So that would lead to HBK-Benoit at Backlash. However, the rumour is that its going to be HHH vs Benoit at Backlash, so that kinda tells me HHH isn't going to lay down on Sunday, and Benoit will go over HBK. personally, I think its important for Benoit to beat HHH. They kept mentioning HHH has an "edge" going into the match, maybe we see some interfernce from Evolution, and that brings out Edge. Personally, I wouldn't involve him in Benoit's win, but I could see it to appease Hunter.

Rock n Sock-Evolution
The Foley-Orton issue has been hot, and now the addition of The Rock increases the star power in this match (along with Flair). I think in order for the whole Foley deal to end the right way, at Backlash Foley needs to JOB to Orton in a high profile one on one match. Therefore, I think the finish at Mania has to lead to that match. There are two basic ways they can go: #1 Foley and Orton are not involved in the decision (ie Rock pins Flair) and therefore they have to go to a singles match to settle the issue. However, I dont think that makes sense because I think something has to happen that makes Orton want to fight Foley one on one without interference from the rest of Evolution. Thats why I'm thinking the finish of the match needs to be Foley beating Orton with the Mandible Claw. That way, Orton is pissed, he's been embarassed at the biggest show of all time. He wants Foley, but Foley knows that if he agrees to a one on one without Rock around Evolution will get involved. So, Foley agrees to a match (perhaps HIAC) only if Orton lays down a stip that if anyone gets involved he is suspended or something like that. Anyway, Orton would agree, and then Orton goes over at Backlash.

John Cena-Big Show
Cena has to go over here. Giving the F-U to Show should be a solid Mania visual, and this should start a big push for Cena in terms of actually winning matches.

Christian-Jericho
Ive heard a lot of people say Trish will turn, IMO that makes no sense (Christian clotheslined her) and besides its too early for all that. I think the payoff at Mania will be that Jerihco will tell Trish in front of the MSG crowd that he loves her. My thinking is that Jerihco will win, but the fued will continue. Perhaps they are having a tender moment in the ring, then Gail Kim hits the ring and lays out Trish, then Christian comes in with a chair, and the fued continues.

CW Open
Could be a show stealer depending on time constraints. They have been building it like Rey is going to win, which likely means he wont. Chavo will some how walk out with the title.

Molly-Victoria
The hair stip makes this match really interesting. I'm thinking Molly will get the title back, because I just cant see her getting shaved (at leats not on her head). By doing this, the match can go to another PPV, which it seems like it should.

SD Tag Title Fatal 4 Way
Seems like there is no other choice than WGTT. They might as well have them pin either the Bashams or the APA, that way you have an issue where Scotty and Rikishi can get a rematch.

RAW Tag Title Fatal Way
Jindrak and Cade have been getting a lot of publicity as of late, which leads to me to believe they will get the straps. However, I'm thinking that La Resistance will end up winning. Although I wouldn't count out the Dudleys getting the titles for a hometown pop (especially if this is the first match on the show), and then have them lose them the next night on RAW or at Backlash. Sorry for sitting on the fence for this one. Anyway, I kinda see this all leading to a RVD-Booker fued, just because they dont really need to be a team. Maybe that soemhow leads to RVD going over to SD as has been rumoured.

03-11-2004, 01:41 PM	#6
The CyNick Make the IWC Great Again Posts: 8,922	Goldberg-Lesnar This has become the toughest match on the card to call. On the one hand I think they may want to punish Lesnar and have him JOB, but on the other hand I'm almost certain that whether its a year from now, 6 months or whenever, Lesnar will be back. The fact is, Lesnar is still a WWE creation, and I think the will still give him the edge. The wildcard factor is if the WWE can work out an arrangement with Goldberg between now and Mania. If that happens, then obviously Goldberg will win. I think Goldberg will be back at some point as well, regardless of any deal he comes up with, but I think it will only be for occasional appearances much like The Rock. I think Austin has to Stun Lesnar, but now I'm thinking he shouldn't Stun Goldberg. Maybe they drink some beers after the match, then Austin goes to Stun him, but Goldberg slips away, they have a stare down and that leaves the possibility of a match down the road between the two. Taker-Kane Maybe the most obvious result on the card. Taker wins, but the real story will be the pop for his entrance. Jackie/Stacy-Sable/Torrie I'm thinking that they will go 2-1 in the interpromotional matches. So, if Goldberg is winning, then I see this one going to the SD girls (which makes more sense since they were the Playboy girls and its a Playboy match). However, if Lesnar is slated to win, then I see this one going to the RAW divas so they can have the Lesnar/Goldberg or Taker/Kane match (whichever goes last out of the three) be the rubber match in the RAW vs SD matches. Angle-Guerrero I think this match has had the best build on the card, and I think it will be the MOTN. Right now Eddie is bar none the most over star in the comapny, so I see no reason in taking the title from him. However, this has to be done in a way to get another match out of the fued. My thinking is that it shouldn't end with a Frog Splash. Maybe use some type of small package to make it seem like the guys are so even, and that results in a rematch in May. Benoit-HHH-HBK Seems like its Benoit's night, only question is who does he pin/submit? I think the logical thing given the build would be for Benoit to pin HHH. That way HBK can claim that he was never pinned and on top of that he has a win over Benoit on RAW. So that would lead to HBK-Benoit at Backlash. However, the rumour is that its going to be HHH vs Benoit at Backlash, so that kinda tells me HHH isn't going to lay down on Sunday, and Benoit will go over HBK. personally, I think its important for Benoit to beat HHH. They kept mentioning HHH has an "edge" going into the match, maybe we see some interfernce from Evolution, and that brings out Edge. Personally, I wouldn't involve him in Benoit's win, but I could see it to appease Hunter. Rock n Sock-Evolution The Foley-Orton issue has been hot, and now the addition of The Rock increases the star power in this match (along with Flair). I think in order for the whole Foley deal to end the right way, at Backlash Foley needs to JOB to Orton in a high profile one on one match. Therefore, I think the finish at Mania has to lead to that match. There are two basic ways they can go: #1 Foley and Orton are not involved in the decision (ie Rock pins Flair) and therefore they have to go to a singles match to settle the issue. However, I dont think that makes sense because I think something has to happen that makes Orton want to fight Foley one on one without interference from the rest of Evolution. Thats why I'm thinking the finish of the match needs to be Foley beating Orton with the Mandible Claw. That way, Orton is pissed, he's been embarassed at the biggest show of all time. He wants Foley, but Foley knows that if he agrees to a one on one without Rock around Evolution will get involved. So, Foley agrees to a match (perhaps HIAC) only if Orton lays down a stip that if anyone gets involved he is suspended or something like that. Anyway, Orton would agree, and then Orton goes over at Backlash. John Cena-Big Show Cena has to go over here. Giving the F-U to Show should be a solid Mania visual, and this should start a big push for Cena in terms of actually winning matches. Christian-Jericho Ive heard a lot of people say Trish will turn, IMO that makes no sense (Christian clotheslined her) and besides its too early for all that. I think the payoff at Mania will be that Jerihco will tell Trish in front of the MSG crowd that he loves her. My thinking is that Jerihco will win, but the fued will continue. Perhaps they are having a tender moment in the ring, then Gail Kim hits the ring and lays out Trish, then Christian comes in with a chair, and the fued continues. CW Open Could be a show stealer depending on time constraints. They have been building it like Rey is going to win, which likely means he wont. Chavo will some how walk out with the title. Molly-Victoria The hair stip makes this match really interesting. I'm thinking Molly will get the title back, because I just cant see her getting shaved (at leats not on her head). By doing this, the match can go to another PPV, which it seems like it should. SD Tag Title Fatal 4 Way Seems like there is no other choice than WGTT. They might as well have them pin either the Bashams or the APA, that way you have an issue where Scotty and Rikishi can get a rematch. RAW Tag Title Fatal Way Jindrak and Cade have been getting a lot of publicity as of late, which leads to me to believe they will get the straps. However, I'm thinking that La Resistance will end up winning. Although I wouldn't count out the Dudleys getting the titles for a hometown pop (especially if this is the first match on the show), and then have them lose them the next night on RAW or at Backlash. Sorry for sitting on the fence for this one. Anyway, I kinda see this all leading to a RVD-Booker fued, just because they dont really need to be a team. Maybe that soemhow leads to RVD going over to SD as has been rumoured.