Official WRESTLEMANIA 22 Thread

[MVP]

Making my rare "once a month" post in the wrestling forum.

I'm sure it's been said already, but I don't have time to read the whole thread. Pretty surprised HHH didn't win. I would think the most logical way to end Mania is with a champion that the fans wanted to see, and clearly it wasn't Cena. They should have had the WHC match be the main event, cause at least the crowd popped huge for Rey winning the title, I know I would have.

They should just turn Cena heel, but keep him the way he is now so the fans will still boo him. I mean they should consider him a heel, and consider HHH or with whomever he's feuding a face. Maybe I'm behind cause I haven't been following WWE for a while, but I know from the past that when a face gets booed like Cena is, he's gonna stop drawing. So just turn him or put the belt on someone who won't recieve X-Pac heat.

On a side note: RVD winning the MITB

[Schoenauer]

Now let's hope for a decent season of RAW and SmackDown! this time.

[Vastardikai]

Thoughts:

1. I started to enjoy the McMahon/Micheals match more AFTER Cena/Triple H ended.

2. Why do I get this feeling that Cena's entrance is the only way we'll EVER get to see CM Punk in the WWE proper?

3. A heel won a title match which is good. The wrong heel won a title match, which is bad.

4. I still think it was Trish's fault for the botched Stratusfaction. But, all in all, that was a fantastic Women's Title match. Mickey James is the best female wrestler in the 'E since at least Molly Holly.

5. Edge's defining moment was tonight, and he delivered. Joey Styles summed it up best: OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!

6. Carlito has all the wrestling ability in his team with Masters. He has all the mic ability in his team with Masters. He has all the heat in his team with Masters. WHY IS HE THE ONE CONSTANTLY JOBBING!?!

7. How do you have a Pillow Fight Match without a Pillow shot?

8. Why the hell didn't they show Shelton's springboard onto the ladder?

9. The Cactus Jack Clothesline with Lita on his back was killer.

10. Crotch Chops were funny.

11. Seriously, Mickie James was on fire.

12. Funny to see Orton get owned on the mic. By 'Tista nonetheless.

13. Can we start calling RVD "Mr. Wrestlemania" now?

14. The fan throwing his hands in the air with a "You Got to be Shitting Me" look on his face after the result of Trips/Cena said it all...

[Blitz]

I liked the show, it was well worth the $20 I paid to watch....except for the ending, but we'll get to that later.

-Kane/Show Vs. Carlito/Masters-Well, I didn't want Kane and Show to win because they've so utterley decimated Carlito/Masters in the buildup to the match, but I didn't want Carlito/Masters to win because I think they're better off as singles wrestler. So, whatever, it got me some points in Tipsters.

-MITB-RVD winning was the right choice. I too was a little worried they'd give it to Flair after the knee injury spot. Would've liked to see a little more time given to this one.

-Chris Benoit/JBL-So I guess JBL's whole "I'm the greatest technical wrestler in the world" thing'll be his new gimmick now. I thought Benoit should've retained, primarily because there was so little build to this one.

-Edge/Foley-Match of the Night for me. Foley and Edge both came off looking like a million bucks. Edge winning was of course the right choice, and the flaming table spot was ludicrous.

Booker/Sharmell Vs. The Boogeyman-Why they keep giving the Boogeyman wins is beyond me, especially at the expense of a guy like Booker. The fact that this made the card but MNM and the cruiserweights didn't causes me to die a little.

Trish/Mickie James-Above average match, aside from the botched finish. Glad to see Mickie win. The psychology of Mickie's "mind games" was great (and it was a nice visual as well. ).

Taker/Henry-We all knew how this was gonna go. It was kept short, thank God, and it was nice to see Taker pull out his dive again.

Vince/Shawn-Close behind Foley/Edge for MOTN honors. Who'da thunk it, eh? The storytelling was tremendous, and the use of weapons was damn good (That chair shot Vince took made me cringe). And what can I say about the huge elbow spot? Awesome.

Orton/Rey/Kurt-GIVE "EM MORE TIME!!!! I can't believe Rey won. I thought Orton for sure. No idea way the crowd disliked Rey. Why didn't they close with this?

Torrie/Candice-The day after they induct Verne Gagne into the Hall of Fame, they give us a pillowfight in which a dog's ass was rubbed into a women's face. That's all I have to say.

HHH/Cena-When all else fails, quote Gohan.

Originally Posted by Gohan3k WHAT THE FUCK?

I cannot believe they would have Cena retain without a heel turn (if they don't turn him tomorrow, I will put my TV through a window). The match itself was memorable, moreso for the atmosphere than the actual in ring stuff, tho. The entrances were perhaps the funniest things I've ever seen in wrestling. When I saw Cena with that gun, I thought "My God, he's finally had it with the boos".
I would have marked out like a little bitch if RVD had cashed in his contract afterwards.

Matches, from best to worst:

1. Foley/Edge
2. Michaels/McMahon
3. MITB
4. Trish/Mickie
5. HHH/Cena
6. Orton/Angle/Mysterio
7. Kane/Show vs. Carlito/Masters
8. Benoit/JBL
9. Taker/Henry
10. Candice/Torrie
11. Booker/Boogeyman

Best moments of the night:

1) End of Edge/Foley (ECW version of "OH MY GODDDD", finally.)
2) The crowd during HHH/Cena
3) Booker's backstage freakshow
4) Elbow off the ladder
5) Cena and Trips' entrances, for sheer comedic value.

Worst moments

1)Cena retaining
2) Booker losing
3) Snitsky licking Mae Young's foot (can't remember how much it said Snitsky was paid in that WWE salary thread, but it ain't enough.)
4) Pillowfight
5) No Bret (though I wasn't expecting it)

[NeanderCarl]

I quite liked HHH's entrance with all the "King of Kings" gear, the new video and new music. I thought he was debuting a new aspect of his character at WrestleMania.... but then it just merged into his old entrance theme and TitanTron, so I'm guessing that this was a one-off thing, just like Cena's crappy entrance.

[DaBrasko]

I marked out when I realized CM Punk was one of Cena's "gangstas".

[Gone Mad]

I had to get this out, plus it fills the one post quota in the wrestling forum...

I really hate that Mysterio won. I don't care for the little guy crap, esp. since it's been all about Eddie and not Rey. To me, Orton deserves it more or they could have just kept it on Angle.

I mean, that's all we need is another champion who only does 3 moves and they look weak. So don't get me wrong, because Rey is a great athlete... but come on now, it's ridiculous how he's been lately. But then again, all my fav wrestlers now are all heels so whatever.

[Corkscrewed]

I think overall, it was a solid PPV. The dissappointing ending just made the PPV seem a little worse than it probably was. However, IMO, it definitely lacked the "epic" feel. Nowhere near the worst, but definitely not among the best either.

I really think they dropped the ball on Cena here. It's almost as if they gave him the win just to spite the fans, and as satisfying as that might be, that's never how you book a show, let alone the ending to your biggest PPV of the year.

On the other hand, we'll see how RAW shapes up tomorrow. Triple H is officially off my shit list, however, with this third Wrestlemania job in a row. I mean, unless he's going so far to prove he does bury people as to bury himself, I think it's safe to say his politicking has definitely fallen back to acceptable limits.

[Corkscrewed]

I mean, that's all we need is another champion who only does 3 moves and they look weak.

Oh crap, better not let Vermaat read this, or he'll go apeshit on you!!!

Originally Posted by Corkscrewed Oh crap, better not let Vermaat read this, or he'll go apeshit on you!!!

lol I dont have to go apeshit cause what he is saying is SO ridiculous that it can't even be looked at seriously. Rey is the best new face they have and I am glad that he won the title. His reign is going to be amazing and I hope he holds it until next Mania.

[Kane Knight]

Originally Posted by Vermaat lol I dont have to go apeshit cause what he is saying is SO ridiculous that it can't even be looked at seriously. Rey is the best new face they have and I am glad that he won the title. His reign is going to be amazing and I hope he holds it until next Mania.

If he can't even get a crowd behind him at Mania, against Hunter, he won't be holding it next year.

Originally Posted by Kane Knight If he can't even get a crowd behind him at Mania, against Hunter, he won't be holding it next year.

Rey Mysterio was not facing The Game.

[Rey-Rey]

I was probably one of the few that liked the Triple H/Cena entrances. It's not often they get to do this sort of thing, anyway. It IS Wrestlemania. I, too, am hoping for a Cena heel turn tomorrow.

Definitely the best moment is that segment with all the "freaks". Especially Ted Dibiase. Best evil laugh ever.

[PorkSoda]

This PPV was actually better than I thought it would be.

The womens match should have ended differently. Instead of a Chick Kick from Mickie, she should have done a tornado DDT and then a shooting star press or a big move like a moonsault off the top ropes for the win. Seriously, it would have been awesome.

Lita looked really good last night

[Cactus Sid]

I absolutely loved this Wrestlemania. Granted, there were no 5* classics, but it delivered as a Wrestlemania. It had that special feel to it, and frankly everyone delivered what you would expect (and more) than originally set out.

Missed the Tag Match (gotta get snacks at some point) but one of the few major wtf points was the not changing of the titles onto Masters and Carlito....but hey, its not exactly the end of the world.

Enjoyed the MITB match, not as much as last years, but it was good. Shelton Benjamin is a god. I don't need to say this to everyone here, you already know.....a fucking springboard onto a vertical ladder??? That is insane. Some neat spots, with nothing overly crazy, its the best way to redifine ladder matches, and at the end of the day the right outcome (roll on One Night Stand )

Was genuinely moved by the HOF stuff, wasn't expecting Bret to be there, and in essence it was a good thing, as it may have taken away from the moment.

Enjoyed the JBL/Benoit match. Loved the entrance, Love the character, Love Jillian Hall's legs.....what? Decent enough wrestling match, could have been good given more time, but what the hey.

Edge and Foley....what can I say?? Edge is a fucking star, and Foley got his Wrestlemania moment, this match was everything it should've been and more. This is how these sorts of matches should be done, not like the crap you see in CZW. This had the right facials, the right spots at the right time, a story. This was great. Lita did her part brilliantly, and the pair of those guys have got bottle, I don't think many would believe Edge would be diving into fire at Wrestlemania, but he did, major props to him and the Mickster, my second favourite match of the night.

The walk of freaks had me ROFL, Booker and Sharmell are brilliant, Ted DiBiase had me laughing, the old chemistry between Booker and Goldust and Snitsky.... you just can't hate the man.

That said the match was atrocious, and probably the low point of the PPV. But hey, lets do the WWE thing, scrub over the negatives and move to the positives.

Trish and Mickie....loved it. One of the best womens matches I've seen in the WWE since the Trish/Victoria fued a while back, and I think like many people, I'm in love with Mickie James. On a serious note, I think the crowd in Chicago were telling the WWE something important in this match and I hope they take notice. I honestly believe that the reason they were cheering Mickie and booing Trish (outside of Mickie being a hot psycho lesbian, which is good in my books) was simply a case of saying, this is the amount of effort you should put into your storylines and the development of your characters. Ok, maybe not in so many words, but I think you get my point. This had a great build, and with the exception of the botched finish (which could be explained by "Trish's leg gave out after the punishment it had taken") delivered on the hype. I think Mickie has the potential to be the next huge star of the womans division, and what can I say....she's hot.

Taker/Henry....meh, wasn't as awful as it could've been and a nice old school Taker dive, so it was passable.

Vince/Shawn, technically was never gonna be great, but like every Vince match, it had a great compelling story, Shawn pulled one out of the bag and it turned into a great story, rather than a great match, and was certainly what you'd expect from this sort of match at a Wrestlemania. The seeds perhaps of a new Shawn character, not neccessarily as a heel, not neccessarily a new DX, but certainly a new edge.

I enjoyed the triple threat match, albeit too short. I wanted to mark out for Rey winning the title, but I just couldn't. Granted, the guy has earnt it.... but I just don't buy him as a champion. With the ratings already in the shitter, it'll be interesting to see if the fans do.

Gloss over the Pillow Fight into....

THE MATCH OF THE NIGHT. I didn't think I'd be saying this, but I absolutely LOVED the main event. Firstly bhfngbjiwdhfui CM PUNK bhjhiuewhfo but what the hell was going on with those entrances. I mean.... I think they gave the match what it needed, a huge feeling, but....they were just plain strange. After that though. What a great match. Triple H was on fire tonight, brilliant job. This match started to have the same feel (and in some respects the same format) as Hogan/Rock from Mania 18, but it surpassed that. It did the exact thing it should've of in my eyes. It drew people into the match. At first I was content just sitting and watching the inevitable, but I actually started to edge forward and become exceedingly interested in the match. It was one of those few times when I was watching with awe/disbelief, because I had no idea what was coming next. The finish was unexpected. The match built slowly into a crescendo and was just....fantastic. Props to both guys for an absorbing match, with a crowd that was just brilliant, I did notice that it was the men who were chanting Cena can't wrestle and Cena sucks, and the women and kids chanting for Cena, the dynamic worked, Triple H did everything perfectly. I just thought it was a great, great, old school style brawl with a great story. Plus the ending leaves so much for them to work with in terms of Cena's character. He's proved himself, he won with a wrestling move, he beat the best etc..... the crowd reaction tonight is gonna be the key with where to go next and I do get the feeling the double turn somewhere down the line is inevitable.

Fantastic Mania, not in the top 3 I would say, but it had the Mania feel, and I enjoyed it regardless...... to coin an oft use phrase on Observer Feedback.... THUMBS WAY UP!

[Mr. Nerfect]

I loved WrestleMania. I marked out for Kurt Angle, CM Punk & Kane. Even Carlito. He was wearing orange, too. Orange is my favourite colour, so my Carlito marking out was probably enhanced.

The show was good, but I think the main event kind of cheesed it up a bit. I marked out for CM Punk, though. God, he pwned that role. If there is a more charismatic man, I have not found him. How many people get to say they made their debut in the main event of WrestleMania, even if it was in a "non-credited" role?

I think they missed a potential WrestleMania moment by not having RVD cash in his title shot when Cena retained. It would have sent the fans home happy. RVD going 4-0 at WrestleMania would have set up a potential Undertaker vs. Edge vs. RVD match at WrestleMania next year with only one man walking out with the streak. That would have been awesome.

Hopefully the WWE captures the lightning in a bottle (I do think that this year's WrestleMania would have brought in some new fans), and actually does something on RAW that makes it worth watching. The same with SmackDown!. The same with both shows the following week. Let's hope that the WWE pushes towards something new and not something predictable. By predictable I mean John Cena vs. Triple H II.

Wrestlemania was pretty good despite Rey and Cena winning. God I hate Rey Mysterio

Oh Thank you I never knew it !!!

[Sadistic]

Why are people complaining?

This WM lived up to it's hype and was one of the best PPVs I've seen in a LONG time.

[redoneja]

Originally Posted by Sadistic Why are people complaining?

You're joking right? We complain about everything.

[Jaton]

Originally Posted by redoneja You're joking right? We complain about everything.

[Dave Youell]

Right I was there live, so i'm probably biased here, but for my money that was the best mania since 17

[Batsu]

I'm all for Cena retaining.

It made the finish less than predictable... now here's to hoping that Cena turns heel to match the heat he was getting yesterday, and goes back to the angry way he used to be (think of when Kurt Angle imitated him and brought out the mini-Kurt)....Cena hasn't done that ONCE since he went on the face run...

[Pepsi Man]

Originally Posted by Batsu I'm all for Cena retaining. It made the finish less than predictable...

How exactly?

[Nark Order]

How is Cena getting a submission victory over Triple H at Wrestlemania predictable?

[Pepsi Man]

Originally Posted by deadlyheaven How is Cena getting a submission victory over Triple H at Wrestlemania predictable?

Submission to the STF isn't all that predictable, but Cena getting the duke was.

[Innovator]

You wanna know the best part of Wrestlemania?

CM PUNK

[Flair Wooo]

Cena retaining

Midget man winning! Retarded!

[Corndad]

Anybody have the highlights from the end of the PPV uploaded yet? If anybody does please pm me.

[Russenmafia]

I enjoyed the PPV and was entertained. Thought Edge vs Foley was the match of the night, and proved that Edge can up his game when he needs to. Womens match was excellent as well. Glad RVD won MITB and not Flair.

The thing that annoyed me the most was the triple threat match. Not only was it on 3rd last, it was only on for about 5 - 10 minutes. It was a shame it ended so quick as it was building up to be a good match.

Cena vs HHH was good, but I wish Cena could learn how to do other moves apart from a suplex and a clothesline.

[Londoner]

Originally Posted by Russenmafia Cena vs HHH was good, but I wish Cena could learn how to do other moves apart from a suplex and a clothesline.

He did do other moves if you watch the match again you would notice that.

[Londoner]

I'm glad I ordered this Mania.I just had a feeling it would be worth it, and I was right.I think the crowd really made the show though, they were into it more than any other crowd i've seen in a while.Now onto what I think about the matches..

Big Show/Kane V Carlito/Masters

I was expecting like many others, for the titles to go to Carlito/Masters, but that wasn't a big deal.It's good that the titles remain where they're for now, as it keeps us guessing.It was a decent opening match.

Good MITB match, expected it to be longer.Anyone know if Flairs injury was real?If it was, then that just makes me want to go to WWE and say 'i told you so'.Shelton is made for this kind of match.Hopefully he'll win it next year.RVD was always meant to win this time.Can't wait for RVD to win the title.

I was moved by the HOF stuff when Vicki/Chavo came out,made me wish I was there so i could chant Eddie's name.I kinda feel like Eddie should've been there and be facing Angle for the title.

JBL/Benoit

I'm annoyed that JBL won the title, Benoit needs a long title reign and the WWE had a good chance to give him one here but i knew it wouldn't happen.1 month title reigns really don't interest me, especially after he went through a lot to get it.Oh and i hate Jillian, her 'come oooonnnn' chants are so fucking fake its not funny.She makes me want to turn the volume down.You don't have to react to every damn move.This is what some women don't understand about wretsling and being at ringside.

Edge/Foley

Was a great match, watching it now on the repeat on Box office.Loved the bit its showing now when Foley revealed the barbwire he had guarding his chest after Edge did the spear.And Foley got his mania moment.Edge really took a sick bump to.

LOL@the freaks with Booker T/sharmell bit.I think were seeing why the boogeyman has this worms gimmick though, because its meant to cover up the fact that he's a shit wrestler.Was still an entertaining match.

Trish/Mickie James

Great match despite the botched finish, but the quality of the match made you not care about that.The crowd really made this match, and hopefully WWE will book feuds with this much attention to detail in future.

Taker/Henry could've been a piss-break match but the last ride/tombstone on Henry made it worth watching.

Vince/Shawn

Loved the bit where the Mcmahon family were praying to God and Vince goes 'Hey God, I don't like you and you don't like me'..the match was everything i expected it to be to.Had a great finish to it with Shawn jumping of the high ladder.

Triple threat match should've been longer, i don't think i can buy Rey as champ until he beats Angle in a classic match.It was great though.Loved the fast paced action.Angle should've retained and this match should've been on last, but then it was stupid of me to think WWE would follow there own logic of the show that wins the rumble gets to main event at WM

HHH/Cena

This was a match the crowd made and they really showed up the WWE's poor ability to book a face.If this doesn't make Vince take notice then nothing will.Was a bit of a weak/rushed finish i feel.HHH should've won though.Oh and I liked the entrances.They gave the match a special mania feel.

Overall this was a good Mania, it had that feel to it.I think it was the crowd that did that.Can't wait till Mania gets held in Chicago again.

[Rain Man]

I missed Wrestlemania. Where is it going to be held next year?

[loopydate]

Ford Field in Detroit.

[McDoogle]

FUCK MSG. Go to Toronto for the REAL crowd reactions.

[Destor]

Top notch Mania, best in 5 years.

[D Mac]

Solid PPV. Of course I downloaded it for free.

[wwe2222]

I went to Mania and the following nights Raw...awesome crowd both nights, they were really into it. I was worried about this WM....but this is the best WM in a couple years. I was at WM20 also, and this was far ahead of that one in terms of entertainment.

[V]

i don't understand how people are saying this is the best one in years

i really didn't feel the wrestlemania aura like i usually do, it just seemed like a normal ppv to me

[wwe2222]

I do have to say though that the Allstate Arena was small and didnt feel like a Wrestlemania type arena at all. Ill also say that it didnt really have that wrestlemania aura to it...regardless however, it was still a damn good ppv...especially live in person