![]() |
|
|
#41 |
|
Incoming Text
Posts: 2,646
![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Another Wrestlemania without Shawn Michaels is going to be interesting, provided he doesn't do a one match a year deal or something to that effect. That being said I think they'll likely lean a little more heavily on their other big stars and try to elevate some others more quickly in an effort to mitigate the loss.
If I had to take a wild guess at the main event of WM 27, I'd say either... Randy Orton vs. Batista Triple H vs. The Undertaker 2? Maybe with a storyline running something along the lines of The Game trying to get a bit of revenge on Taker for ending his friends career, coupled with pretty much the focus of their last bout: Triple H has never beaten The Undertaker. And obviously, it doesn't really matter if that's true or not. I'm thinking there's a chance we could be getting a little more Jericho also. Since Y2J returned from his hiatus, he's reached a status on the card that he was never really able to hold for very long before he left, and that is an integral part of the main event scene. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see Jericho headline next year's card. |
|
|
|
|
|
#42 |
|
It's a blood match!
Posts: 27,385
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
I think there is a chance of Goldberg vs Steve Austin... just a feeling I have.
I know it is very possible that it won't happen, but come on, after this year's WM you really can never say never in the World Wrestling Federation / Gorilla Monsoon. Aside from that fantasy, Wrestlemania is now about the Undertaker it seems. Which is really fucking cool. If there was anyone on the roster who could beat Taker, its John Cena. So if they are both healthy and perhaps want to turn Cena heel, that would be the way to go as of right now, I think. But we could be totally off. |
|
|
|
|
|
#43 |
|
b/c 5 is better than 4
Posts: 9,721
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Edge versus Christian
|
|
|
|
|
|
#44 |
|
Posts: 348
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#45 |
|
Just a bro.
Posts: 3,517
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Christian probably has the most hopeful fans ever.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#46 |
|
HBK mark since 1995
Posts: 488
![]()
|
Randy Orton v. John Cena
put the championship back in the top spot. Have Taker v. Bats (or HHH) on the undercard to run the streak to 19, and then let Taker beat Cena to make it an even 20. |
|
|
|
|
|
#47 |
|
HBK mark since 1995
Posts: 488
![]()
|
That is, of course, with Cena as a heel. Finally.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#48 |
|
One Of A Kind
Posts: 22,178
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#49 |
|
Posts: 61,634
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
The Undertaker vs. Jack Swagger, to be honest, could be done if they have plans for Swagger. I could see Swagger getting great heat in Canada, so let that be The Undertaker's 20th Mania match in Toronto. Hell, Swagger is even undefeated at WrestleMania.
![]() But yeah, The Undertaker vs. John Cena seems like the biggest money match the WWE has left, and something that the WWE will try to do at WrestleMania next year. It could be just for the streak, but I also think it would be one of those Taker matches that benefits from him being World Champion and Cena winning the Royal Rumble. CM Punk vs. Randy Orton was also running through my head as a potential main event during WrestleMania this year. Orton is going to be super-over as a face (if they don't fuck him up), and Punk is brilliant as a heel. All these comparisons between Randy Orton's cheered bad-ass persona and Stone Cold Steve Austin have probably just got me using Orton as a surrogate for Austin in my dream Punk vs. Austin feud. Another to consider is Chris Jericho vs. Randy Orton. It doesn't seem huge but I guarantee they could build it up to be something special. Jericho became just the third heel to retain a World Title at WrestleMania, so his stock is looking pretty good right now. It also all depends on how Orton takes off as a face, too. Also don't rule out The Undertaker vs. Chris Jericho and John Cena vs. Randy Orton (with both as mega-faces). |
|
|
|
|
|
#50 |
|
That's Not My Name
Posts: 9,086
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
The problem I have with Taker vs Jericho is the 'element of doubt' factor.
Over the last few years, WrestleMania has pretty much been booked as The Undertaker's show. In order for anyone to pose a viable realistic threat to the streak, there has to be that element of doubt - on both a kayfabe and smark level - that the challenger would actually be booked by the office to end the streak. I can buy Jericho as a threat on a kayfabe level, but I doubt there would be many smarks out there genuinely considering buying into the match on the chance of Jericho ending the streak. While I can switch to the ole suspension of disbelief and buy Jericho as a challenger within the confines of the storyline, when I think outside the box from a real world perspective I cannot imagine the office would consider putting 40 year old Jericho, who has reached the pinnacle of his career and has nowhere new to venture, over the Taker at WrestleMania. If you really want to draw a buyrate that works on both levels, guys like Cena and Orton are far more viable, with bigger 'elements of doubt', than Jericho. |
|
|
|
|
|
#51 | |
|
Hey Mister!
Posts: 54,952
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#52 |
|
Junior Member
Posts: 56
|
I dont think it neccessarily has to be Undertaker in the main event. I know the streak has huge momentum right now, but it's fairly obvious that is one record even WWE isnt going to mess with. It would be stupid to build all of this momentum with it over the past few years to have him lose. Just not gonna happen.
That being said we are about due for an Orton/Triple H main event again. This time I think HHH is the heel though. It seems like they are moving Orton into more of the grey area/rebel face character. I can also see an Edge/CM Punk main event. |
|
|
|
|
|
#53 | |
|
Posts: 61,634
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Quote:
From a kayfabe perspective, Jericho is a guy who has proven he can win WrestleMania main events. You could strengthen him up a little bit, though, by having him last the year as World Heavyweight Champion. It's ridiculous, I know; but it would be...interesting. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
#54 |
|
Posts: 4,365
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
I could see Cena v Taker.
I thought that was going to happen this year. I think the idea of Taker v Cena at Mania is too much for WWE to pass on. We would think Taker would win, but there would be that voice in the back of our head saying, "This is Cena, he could win." |
|
|
|
|
|
#55 | |
|
One Of A Kind
Posts: 22,178
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#56 |
|
Posts: 61,634
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
The idea of Cena locking in the STF on Taker at WrestleMania is enough to boil any wrestling fan's blood -- one way or another.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#57 |
|
Just a bro.
Posts: 3,517
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
If they don't change his character much and Orton can stay over, I would be fine with a Heel Cena vs Face Orton main-event.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#58 |
|
...Pierre
Posts: 1,093
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Taker vs. Cena
World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) (heel) vs. Randy Orton (face) Those are my two guesses..I can't really put together another Championship match right now, but I think Punk/Orton could be great. |
|
|
|
|
|
#59 |
|
Posts: 61,634
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
This is what I am thinking it could be. Except I don't think Cena will be a heel, so much as he is just booed. This could be a great changing of the guard moment, though -- with Cena turning heel either after losing to Orton, or to keep the title.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#60 |
|
Just a bro.
Posts: 3,517
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
They may as well just have Cena align himself with Vince to beat Orton, ten years after Austin aligned with Vince to beat Rock at WM 17.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#61 |
|
Posts: 61,634
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Well that's always how I've envisioned a Cena heel turn. Vince helps him out because Cena is "company."
Imagine if Stone Cold Steve Austin were still in his prime. Cena and Austin are in some ways the anti-thesises of each other. |
|
|
|
|
|
#62 |
|
prodigal son
Posts: 493
![]() ![]()
|
This is exactly what I was thinking. They could do Cena v. Taker No DQ/Countout..Vince comes down near the end of the match..hands Cena a chair..hits Taker about 10 times with the chair..locks in STF and a knocked out Taker loses. Vince enters ring, raises Cena's hand in victory. The place would go nuts and Cena would instantly become the company's #1 heel.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#63 |
|
Just a bro.
Posts: 3,517
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Cena vs Austin would be hilarious. Cena would literally get bood to hell. Ten times worse than WM 22.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#64 |
|
That's How Baseball Go
Posts: 85
|
I think HHH vs Taker at WM 27 would be cool...they could play it as HHH wanting revenge for him retiring Shawn, and the fact that it will be the 10 year anniversary of when they battled at WM 17 would be sweet. HHH may indeed be a heel again by that time, so maybe it's feasible...
But as others have said...I bet we get Cena/Taker...for one reason and one reason only.... |
|
|
|
|
|
#65 |
|
One Of A Kind
Posts: 22,178
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
I'm not really behind the idea of punk/orton, dunno just doesn't seem appealing yet. Depends how Orton gets booked this year.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#66 |
|
Posts: 52,478
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#67 |
|
1-0 TPWW Chess Master
Posts: 17,211
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Next year's main event.
World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker versus CM "Jesus" Punk. Punk wins |
|
|
|
|
|
#68 |
|
Ghost town
Posts: 1,192
![]() ![]()
|
WWE Championship Match
CM Punk vs. John Cena © Goldberg & Sting vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin & The Rock Fatal Four World Heavyweight Championship Match Batista vs. Chris Jericho © vs. John Morrison vs. Kurt Angle Some of these are far off, but I’m willing to put money on Goldberg or Austin. We never thought that Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon would happen. Anbody else think TNA dies within a year? |
|
|
|
|
|
#69 |
|
Ghost town
Posts: 1,192
![]() ![]()
|
John Cena vs. The Rock
- It's the biggest drawing match they can pull out. World Heavyweight Championship Match Drew McIntyre (Royal Rumble Winner) vs. Rey Mysterio (Champion) Fatal Four WWE Championship Match Edge vs. Randy Orton vs. Sheamus (Champion) vs. Triple-H CM Punk vs. The Undertaker - Punk is one of the few guys on the roster who deserves to face Undertaker at WrestleMania. If Sting could be convinced to work a match, then I'd use him. If not, just let Punk go after the streak. It's going to be difficult to top the build from the rematch between Michaels/Undertaker, but this match would seriously deliver. No Disqualification Match Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Vince McMahon - Have Vince come back and take over RAW, then have Austin return to finally retire the Mr. McMahon character. Jack Swagger vs. Kane - Swagger wins his belt back, but loses it at Elimination Chamber thanks to Kane pinning him. Triple Threat United States Championship Match Chris Jericho vs. The Miz (Champion) vs. John Morrison Christian vs. Matt Hardy |
|
|
|
|
|
#70 |
|
Ron Paul 4 EVA
Posts: 152,467
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
#71 |
|
Posts: 3,743
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Triple H vs Edge
|
|
|
|
|
|
#72 |
|
Posts: 61,634
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Triple H vs. Edge just doesn't seem WrestleMania enough to me. I could buy it happening at Survivor Series, or something. I could see them having a WWE Title match at Tables, Ladders & Chairs. But I dunno -- I just can't see them facing each other at WrestleMania. At least not for the WWE Championship. An undercard match is much more likely.
I'm still going with John Cena vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship. Orton wins the 2011 Royal Rumble, and Cena is, of course, the WWE Champion. Face vs. face, and this is where we see Orton counter the Attitude Adjustment into the RKO. And while it is a bold move to predict, I could see Cena aligning with Mr. McMahon officially, and turning heel at this event -- leading to a summer where Orton chases the WWE Title. As for The Undertaker, I think they will drag out this "vegetative state" thing long enough to really build to one more Undertaker vs. Kane match at WrestleMania. |
|
|
|
|
|
#73 | |
|
Father of Hinduship
Posts: 21,083
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Quote:
Cena / Taker is the only other scenario that *might* work IMO. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
#74 |
|
RIP SABU
Posts: 35,579
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Drew McIntyre v. CM Punk - World Heavyweight Championship
Christian v. Edge v. Orton - triple threat for the WWE Championship Can't think of any others right now...possibly when we get a bit closer to WM XXVII and have a more clear idea (i.e., around RR or EC '11 or just after), I'll formulate more ideas for "*my*" dream card. |
|
|
|
|
|
#75 |
|
Y2KoTF
Posts: 16,241
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
If Drew McIntyre headlines next years WM I will quit watching wrestling.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#76 |
|
RIP SABU
Posts: 35,579
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
What if he was entered into, and then proceeded to win the MitB match at WM 27 assuming they don't decide to ditch it at all future 'Manias in favor of the upcoming Money in the Bank pay-per-view? Would you 'quit watching' then?
|
|
|
|
|
|
#77 |
|
Y2KoTF
Posts: 16,241
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
What a stupid fucking question. Winning MiTB and making an appearance after the match would not make him the headliner. We are talking people promoted and pushed as the main event.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#78 |
|
I'm Mr. White Christmas
Posts: 44,526
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
Michael Tarver vs John Cena and the Undertaker in a handicap match
|
|
|
|
|
|
#79 |
|
RIP SABU
Posts: 35,579
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
LOL, I never even said he should make an appearance after either headline title match next year, I was meaning he could win the contract and then "hold on to it for strategic use" any time in the next year (until Mania 28) as he's allowed to do per the contract's stipulation.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#80 |
|
It's High Noon!
Posts: 15,703
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
|
If we use Afterlife's formula it'll be Evan Bourne vs CM Punk for the WHC Title.
I myself am going on a whim and saying Bryan Danielson vs John Cena. |
|
|
|