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**Mr. Nerfect** · 01-17-2012, 05:48 AM

Icon vs. Icon
John Cena vs. The Rock

This one is already confirmed. The twist I would add is that CM Punk sticks his nose into their business constantly, because he believes that he and the WWE Championship should be the main focus of WrestleMania. He particularly takes aim at The Rock. Punk interferes in this match, and helps Cena win with a GTS behind both the referee and Cena's back.

WWE Championship
CM Punk (c) vs. Chris Jericho

Jericho seems like he would be a good pick for the Royal Rumble Winner, but I think Wade Barrett could gain a little more from the victory. Jericho can be the Runner-Up, though, and wins an Elimination Chamber to become the #1 Contender for the WWE Championship. CM Punk and Jericho are locked in for WrestleMania, and there Punk retains the title, really building steam as champion.

Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
Randy Orton (c) vs. Wade Barrett vs. Daniel Bryan

I can't think of anything else that Bryan would be doing at WrestleMania, and it seems to stand that Randy Orton would have a part in the World Heavyweight Title match, given that he's SmackDown!'s biggest and most reliable star. Wade Barrett is getting a push at the moment, as well, so it stands to reason that Barrett and Orton's recent feud could carry onto WrestleMania. So I've just put the three men together, with my story being that Wade Barrett wins the Royal Rumble in Orton's hometown and rubs it in his face. Orton then wins the World Heavyweight Championship in the Elimination Chamber from Daniel Bryan (who enters the match first, so he has something that he can whine about in protest of his loss), who reminds us that he has a scheduled rematch and wants it to be at WrestleMania -- where he will complete the destiny he declared for himself last year -- by becoming World Heavyweight Champion.

Special Guest Referee: Shawn Michaels
The Undertaker vs. Triple H

I went with Stephanie McMahon in another thread, because I thought the story could be captivating; but the same story could really be told with Shawn Michaels. The conflict between two friends, old rivals, etc. Plus, HBK is "The Greatest of All-Time," which makes his presence at any WrestleMania welcome.

Special Attraction
Big Show vs. Shaquille O'Neal

This could be perversely entertaining. Big Show would no doubt put the celebrity over, but there could be some sort of shenanigans here. O'Neal could hire Jack Swagger to be his coach, or something, leading to Swagger getting involved and getting knocked out by Show, but giving Shaq the distraction he needs to beat Show.

Great White vs. Big Red
Sheamus vs. Kane

Sheamus initially turned face by standing up to a force that no one else wanted to face. It would make perfect sense to have his first babyface appearance as something similar. Sheamus can be the challenger to Kane's path of destruction, and end it with a Brogue Kick on the grandest stage of them all.

Hardcore Tag Team Match
Mick Foley & R-Truth vs. Dolph Ziggler & The Miz

I know this seems like a weird match, but there's just so much going on here that squishing two feuds together could make sense. Plus, Foley is getting older and could really use some more workers around him to tell a great story. R-Truth would get more over teaming with Mick Foley, and Dolph Ziggler & The Miz would make an interesting heel unit (it'd at least make Michael Cole very happy -- which would be tremendous for their already great heat). Foley has said that he'd like to work with The Miz, as well. Could be a great star-solidifying match for the two heels here.

Random Match
Alberto Del Rio vs. Christian

Christian & Del Rio are two guys that I assume will be involved with WrestleMania, too. If Rey Mysterio is back in time for Mania, then I guess we could get Del Rio vs. Mysterio, or something, but I say let Rey rest and make sure he is properly healed. Christian seems like a logical choice to induct Edge into the WWE Hall of Fame, and they could use Christian's buddy-buddy relationship with Edge to turn him back into a babyface with something to prove (can he really be a capable World Heavyweight Champion?). A match against his old rival, and someone that could brag about ending Edge's career could set Christian on that path.

Somebody's Gonna Get Their Ass Kicked
Mark Henry vs. Santino Marella

Basically, I figure that Mark Henry has to be on the card somewhere, and I had no clue where else to put him. Henry could have some issues build up with Santino over time, with Marella now featured strongly on SmackDown!. This could be hyped as a match that Marella has no chance of winning, but he still promises that he has a strategy to use against Henry. Basically, Santino's entrance takes longer than this match, and Henry ends it in mere seconds. But then Brodus Clay dances his way out to stand up for Marella, so he doesn't get added to the Hall of Pain.

Intercontinental Championship and United States Championship
Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Zack Ryder (c)

This could be a really good match, plus it would feel like something "special" for the mid-card titles. No, I wouldn't make this a unification match, but one man walking away as both the Intercontinental Champion and United States Champion could really help one of these guys get even more over.

Divas Tag Team Match
Pin-Up Strong vs. LayCool

Layla is apparently close to returning from her injury, and I'm sure Michelle McCool will be at WrestleMania anyway. Why not reform LayCool, since their attitude seems to completely conflict with what Beth Phoenix & Natalya are about?

Pre-Show Match for the WWE Tag Team Championship
Primo & Epico (c) vs. Kofi Kingston & Justin Gabriel

Just a random match pitting a replacement babyface team of Kofi Kingston & Justin Gabriel (African Boom?) against Los Cousins Colon for the WWE Tag Team Titles. They might as well do a switch here, and give people a little bonus when they order the DVD.

01-17-2012, 05:48 AM	#63
Mr. Nerfect Posts: 61,634	Icon vs. Icon John Cena vs. The Rock This one is already confirmed. The twist I would add is that CM Punk sticks his nose into their business constantly, because he believes that he and the WWE Championship should be the main focus of WrestleMania. He particularly takes aim at The Rock. Punk interferes in this match, and helps Cena win with a GTS behind both the referee and Cena's back. WWE Championship CM Punk (c) vs. Chris Jericho Jericho seems like he would be a good pick for the Royal Rumble Winner, but I think Wade Barrett could gain a little more from the victory. Jericho can be the Runner-Up, though, and wins an Elimination Chamber to become the #1 Contender for the WWE Championship. CM Punk and Jericho are locked in for WrestleMania, and there Punk retains the title, really building steam as champion. Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Championship Randy Orton (c) vs. Wade Barrett vs. Daniel Bryan I can't think of anything else that Bryan would be doing at WrestleMania, and it seems to stand that Randy Orton would have a part in the World Heavyweight Title match, given that he's SmackDown!'s biggest and most reliable star. Wade Barrett is getting a push at the moment, as well, so it stands to reason that Barrett and Orton's recent feud could carry onto WrestleMania. So I've just put the three men together, with my story being that Wade Barrett wins the Royal Rumble in Orton's hometown and rubs it in his face. Orton then wins the World Heavyweight Championship in the Elimination Chamber from Daniel Bryan (who enters the match first, so he has something that he can whine about in protest of his loss), who reminds us that he has a scheduled rematch and wants it to be at WrestleMania -- where he will complete the destiny he declared for himself last year -- by becoming World Heavyweight Champion. Special Guest Referee: Shawn Michaels The Undertaker vs. Triple H I went with Stephanie McMahon in another thread, because I thought the story could be captivating; but the same story could really be told with Shawn Michaels. The conflict between two friends, old rivals, etc. Plus, HBK is "The Greatest of All-Time," which makes his presence at any WrestleMania welcome. Special Attraction Big Show vs. Shaquille O'Neal This could be perversely entertaining. Big Show would no doubt put the celebrity over, but there could be some sort of shenanigans here. O'Neal could hire Jack Swagger to be his coach, or something, leading to Swagger getting involved and getting knocked out by Show, but giving Shaq the distraction he needs to beat Show. Great White vs. Big Red Sheamus vs. Kane Sheamus initially turned face by standing up to a force that no one else wanted to face. It would make perfect sense to have his first babyface appearance as something similar. Sheamus can be the challenger to Kane's path of destruction, and end it with a Brogue Kick on the grandest stage of them all. Hardcore Tag Team Match Mick Foley & R-Truth vs. Dolph Ziggler & The Miz I know this seems like a weird match, but there's just so much going on here that squishing two feuds together could make sense. Plus, Foley is getting older and could really use some more workers around him to tell a great story. R-Truth would get more over teaming with Mick Foley, and Dolph Ziggler & The Miz would make an interesting heel unit (it'd at least make Michael Cole very happy -- which would be tremendous for their already great heat). Foley has said that he'd like to work with The Miz, as well. Could be a great star-solidifying match for the two heels here. Random Match Alberto Del Rio vs. Christian Christian & Del Rio are two guys that I assume will be involved with WrestleMania, too. If Rey Mysterio is back in time for Mania, then I guess we could get Del Rio vs. Mysterio, or something, but I say let Rey rest and make sure he is properly healed. Christian seems like a logical choice to induct Edge into the WWE Hall of Fame, and they could use Christian's buddy-buddy relationship with Edge to turn him back into a babyface with something to prove (can he really be a capable World Heavyweight Champion?). A match against his old rival, and someone that could brag about ending Edge's career could set Christian on that path. Somebody's Gonna Get Their Ass Kicked Mark Henry vs. Santino Marella Basically, I figure that Mark Henry has to be on the card somewhere, and I had no clue where else to put him. Henry could have some issues build up with Santino over time, with Marella now featured strongly on SmackDown!. This could be hyped as a match that Marella has no chance of winning, but he still promises that he has a strategy to use against Henry. Basically, Santino's entrance takes longer than this match, and Henry ends it in mere seconds. But then Brodus Clay dances his way out to stand up for Marella, so he doesn't get added to the Hall of Pain. Intercontinental Championship and United States Championship Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Zack Ryder (c) This could be a really good match, plus it would feel like something "special" for the mid-card titles. No, I wouldn't make this a unification match, but one man walking away as both the Intercontinental Champion and United States Champion could really help one of these guys get even more over. Divas Tag Team Match Pin-Up Strong vs. LayCool Layla is apparently close to returning from her injury, and I'm sure Michelle McCool will be at WrestleMania anyway. Why not reform LayCool, since their attitude seems to completely conflict with what Beth Phoenix & Natalya are about? Pre-Show Match for the WWE Tag Team Championship Primo & Epico (c) vs. Kofi Kingston & Justin Gabriel Just a random match pitting a replacement babyface team of Kofi Kingston & Justin Gabriel (African Boom?) against Los Cousins Colon for the WWE Tag Team Titles. They might as well do a switch here, and give people a little bonus when they order the DVD.