IYO: Order of the matches at WRESTLEMANIA XVI *FINAL MANIA CARD UPDATED*

**Evil Vito** · 03-14-2010, 12:27 AM

1. Punk vs. Mysterio (Mask vs. Hair?)
2. MITB
3. Orton vs. DiBiase vs. Rhodes
4. Women's Title - Phoenix vs. McCool (Probably a lumberjill match)
5. HHH vs. Sheamus
6. World Heavyweight Title - Edge vs. Jericho
7. Hart vs. McMahon
8. Unified Tag Team Titles - Morrison/Truth vs. ShoMiz
9. WWE Title - Cena vs. Batista
Hall of Fame Segment
10. HBK vs. Taker

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A bit different then most. In terms of placement, the opener is probably the second most important match on the card to get the crowd going. I'd have Punk enter first and cut a promo to really get the crowd riled before Rey enters in his superhero costume of the year. Probably an awesome match will follow where Rey can get his revenge (and if they go with the Mask/Hair stip, the crowd will get to see Punk shaved.

I kinda wanted to put MITB later along in the show, but I don't believe it's ever gone on any place other than 1st or 2nd, and I see that trend continuing.

No disrespect intended to the two main title matches, as I'm sure they'll both be great, but I do think Taker/HBK should close out the show. The buildup has been fantastic again this year, and I'm just not sure anybody else would be able to follow them again this year.

I inserted the HOF segment later than usual, to give the fans a quick break between Cena/Batista and Taker/HBK...plus it also would be an appropriate segway before two future Hall of Famers square off. While I don't think this will be either man's official last match...I'm not sure they'll have a chance to do something this big again.

I'm guessing that the next night on Raw, regardless of the outcome, there will either be a ceremony commemorating Taker's long-lasting streak, or the end of Michaels' career. Probably will see the whole roster empty out for that. I wouldn't mind WM ending with the roster emptying in applause, as it seems like an event worthy of breaking kayfabe...but for that reason it will probably happen on Raw.

**Mr. Pierre** · 03-14-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Vito 22

1. Punk vs. Mysterio
2. MITB
3. Orton vs. DiBiase vs. Rhodes
4. Women's Title - Phoenix vs. McCool
5. HHH vs. Sheamus
6. World Heavyweight Title - Edge vs. Jericho
7. Hart vs. McMahon
8. Unified Tag Team Titles - Morrison/Truth vs. ShoMiz
9. WWE Title - Cena vs. Batista
Hall of Fame Segment
10. HBK vs. Taker

This is perfect IMO

. I know that this triple threat is the popular decision, but I just don't see it happening. I don't think I've ever seen a triple threat match happen without something on the line (title, #1 contendership, etc). So, I'm gonna go with Noid here and say that Kofi teams with Orton to face Legacy. But still, this card order is perfect to me.

03-14-2010, 12:27 AM	#1
Evil Vito President of Freedonia Posts: 58,332	1. Punk vs. Mysterio (Mask vs. Hair?) 2. MITB 3. Orton vs. DiBiase vs. Rhodes 4. Women's Title - Phoenix vs. McCool (Probably a lumberjill match) 5. HHH vs. Sheamus 6. World Heavyweight Title - Edge vs. Jericho 7. Hart vs. McMahon 8. Unified Tag Team Titles - Morrison/Truth vs. ShoMiz 9. WWE Title - Cena vs. Batista Hall of Fame Segment 10. HBK vs. Taker --- A bit different then most. In terms of placement, the opener is probably the second most important match on the card to get the crowd going. I'd have Punk enter first and cut a promo to really get the crowd riled before Rey enters in his superhero costume of the year. Probably an awesome match will follow where Rey can get his revenge (and if they go with the Mask/Hair stip, the crowd will get to see Punk shaved. I kinda wanted to put MITB later along in the show, but I don't believe it's ever gone on any place other than 1st or 2nd, and I see that trend continuing. No disrespect intended to the two main title matches, as I'm sure they'll both be great, but I do think Taker/HBK should close out the show. The buildup has been fantastic again this year, and I'm just not sure anybody else would be able to follow them again this year. I inserted the HOF segment later than usual, to give the fans a quick break between Cena/Batista and Taker/HBK...plus it also would be an appropriate segway before two future Hall of Famers square off. While I don't think this will be either man's official last match...I'm not sure they'll have a chance to do something this big again. I'm guessing that the next night on Raw, regardless of the outcome, there will either be a ceremony commemorating Taker's long-lasting streak, or the end of Michaels' career. Probably will see the whole roster empty out for that. I wouldn't mind WM ending with the roster emptying in applause, as it seems like an event worthy of breaking kayfabe...but for that reason it will probably happen on Raw.