View Full Version : WrestleMania XXVII
Made a thread around the same time last year (although I was much more excited for that even at this early stage), so it's only natural I'll make one again this.
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Card so far:
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World Heavyweight Championship
Edge vs. Alberto Del Rio
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WWE Championship
The Miz vs. John Cena
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The Streak
No Holds Barred
The Undertaker vs. Triple H
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Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
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Special Referee: Steve Austin
Jerry 'The King' Lawler vs. Michael Cole
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Rey Mysterio vs. Cody Rhodes
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Six-Person Tag
John Morrison, Trish Stratus & Snooki vs. LayCool & Dolph Ziggler
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United States Championship
Sheamus vs. Daniel Bryan
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Eight-Man Tag
Big Show, Kane, Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov vs. The Corre
I'm not gonna lie, it looks diabolical so far with those main events. Adding Christian to the World title match would spice it up, but my anticipation for these matches is rock bottom. No pun intended.
The potential undercard, however, does look like it could be very good indeed. A lot of the possible matches are just rumours (like Lawler/Cole, Mysterio/Cody, Sheamus/Bryan). But this stage it looks almost certain we'll get these two:
-CM Punk vs. Randy Orton
-The Undertaker vs. Triple H
Not exactly Cena/Rock and Undertaker/Sting, I know, but they should deliver. There's potential for a Shawn Michaels guest referee role in the Streak match.
I imagine most people will buy the event just to see The Rock's involvement.
Undertaker vs HHH isn't undercard. Del Rio vs Edge is going to happen before that match.
muscularmatt
25-02-2011, 00:28
I imagine most people will buy the event just to see The Rock's involvement.
Yep. I am one of them. Sad really, but I want his babies. One of those main events has got to have some kind of twist added.
Undertaker vs HHH isn't undercard. Del Rio vs Edge is going to happen before that match.
I wasn't intending to regard that as part of the undercard. It was more the latter matches in brackets.
Do we expect another MITB? I do. Can't think that'll have any other ideas.
Oh I see. I get you.
I think MITB has to be included. This WrestleMania doesn't really have a big attraction (ok, Rock is huge in the wrestling world, but still...) and this has always been one of the looked forward matches. Tbh, they need to get rid of the MITB PPV.
What other matches do you see happening? Sheamus vs Bryan? I actually have no idea what to expect from the undercard.
I would've been OK with the MITB PPV if it was just one ladder match that was the main event. Make a huge deal out of it and have it go longer than any of the WrestleMania ones. Say, 25 minutes. Or if they really wanted to change the formula do a different gimmick or a tournament. Instead it just seems overdone.
I can see:
-Sheamus vs Bryan as there's nothing for either to do at the moment, and Sheamus is too big for MITB and Bryan is always a sure-fire bet for a good singles match. In my opinion it's a no-brainer.
-Lawler vs Cole and/or Riley. Riley in there if want to do some actual wrestling and not just a prolonged beatdown like the abysmal Bret/Vince.
-Corre vs Big Show in some way. 4-on-3 handicap with all four Corre members versus Show, Booker T & Diesel would be a guilty pleasure.
-Diva match? I haven't the foggiest what they'll do. Beth vs Natalya was staring them in the face but whatever.
-MITB: Morrison a definite favourite, Kofi, Swagger & Kane both as former winners, R-Truth.
-Drew vs Dolph? Seems a bit out there but WWE seems to have plans for them. Otherwise, just stick them both in the ladder match.
Michael Cole's first wrestling match since Smackdown: Just Bring It? :hmm:
Would mark for a standing crossface.
Needs abit more spice to this WM.
muscularmatt
01-03-2011, 17:32
I think the spice is probably going to be the Miz/Cena/Rock/WWE Title picture. The most obvious one is Cena looks to have the match won and Rocky costs him the title somehow. I'd fucking cream if that happened.
I think the spice is probably going to be the Miz/Cena/Rock/WWE Title picture. The most obvious one is Cena looks to have the match won and Rocky costs him the title somehow. I'd fucking cream if that happened.
Cena and Rock are shaking hands at the end of WrestleMania.
Cena and Rock are shaking hands at the end of WrestleMania.
But what about all the dissing? Oh wait that's the hype.
muscularmatt
01-03-2011, 18:42
Cena and Rock are shaking hands at the end of WrestleMania.
If that happens I riot.
Yeah. Don't give me that buy rates shit either! She's gonna pin Layla, isn't she? :(
Complete waste of Dolph & Morrison. And Trish in a way. If she was coming back for one match, you'd expect it to be against Beth or Nattie. Or even the reigning divas champ..
muscularmatt
15-03-2011, 18:56
I'd fucking mark for Vickie Guerrero before that cointreau clad piece of shit. Still do her though.
I hope Snookie beats the living hell outta her & LayCool.
Yeah. Don't give me that buy rates shit either! She's gonna pin Layla, isn't she? :(
Complete waste of Dolph & Morrison. And Trish in a way. If she was coming back for one match, you'd expect it to be against Beth or Nattie. Or even the reigning divas champ..
It doesn't bother me that she is involved. Don't really see why it is happening, would rather it didn't, but for some reason, I don't care. McCool aint jobbing, so I'm just going to hope Dolph does.
Trish is thinking about her career. She wants to be in TV Shows and stuff. So teaming and getting exposure with Snooki would appeal to her more than wrestling Beth/Nattie.
I'd fucking mark for Vickie Guerrero before that cointreau clad piece of shit. Still do her though.
She looks awful.
I hope Snookie beats the living hell outta her & LayCool.
Don't ever wish that crap on LAYLA.
muscularmatt
15-03-2011, 20:42
One of the girls will go down, that's for sure. Just a matter of which one.
One of the girls will go down, that's for sure. Just a matter of which one.
The only thing Michelle McCool would go down on is the Undertaker. :cringe:
I'm just thinking of how history will remember this match. We had those two fucking catastrophes last year, and I'm worried this match will go the same way. Seems they can never learn from their mistakes. Same worries apply to Michael Cole wrestling.
JR must announce, by the way. Hopefully he won't still be selling the anklelock. "Gawd almighty!"
Michael Cole wrestling ... god its as bad as when Stone Cold beat up old JR back in 2001 ... laughable ...
muscularmatt
16-03-2011, 02:09
Surely it can't be as bad as Vince vs Bret? That was truly terrible. I was genuinely embarassed watching that.
Seems like that'll be the final card. Poor Kofi.
Just not a WrestleMania worthy card...
Oh well. As long as there is a good atmosphere, I will enjoy it.
Edit: No MITB has left a massive void in that card.
BarnDoor
29-03-2011, 12:01
I suggest you rewatch Austin beating up JR again, it's fucking hilarious.
BarnDoor
29-03-2011, 12:09
Yep. I think Vince coming out and egging him on adds to its brilliance.
It was great. Plus, when he destroyed Michael Cole, because Cole called Vince the devil.
A lot of people didn't like it, but I enjoyed heel Austin 2001. Could have toned down with the hugs with Vince, but hey, it was funny.
Poor oold JR...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-oSUnYwgUg
I have to admit, this WM card is pretty bad tbh.
muscularmatt
29-03-2011, 16:09
No MITB? The fuck? Okay, the card isn't brilliant overall, but it doesn't matter. The great one is going to be there. And after last night, I'm even more excited about what he gon do.
Did something in this vain a couple of years ago.
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United States Championship
Sheamus © vs. Daniel Bryan
What I want: Bryan
What I think: Sheamus
Sheamus won the title just a couple of weeks ago, and this is Bryan's rematch. Rematches are nearly always lost, though my suspicion that Sheamus will be going to Smackdown in the draft may play a factor. I can't see him being drafted while champion (as the I-C champion would surely have to move too). Bryan usually opens on PPV with a solid outing with hot crowd after coming out to silence.
What to expect: Possible match of the night
Match length: 8-12 mins
Michael Cole's opinion in the form of a GIF:
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Special Referee: Stone Cold Steve Austin
Michael 'Faggot' Cole vs. Jerry 'The King' Lawler
Want: Lawler
Think: Lawler
Michael Cole's troll is due an ass-kicking. There's virtually no chance of Stone Cold counting the victory for him. If Lawler's career/announcing job was on the line I'd think Cole would sneak a victory in the cheapest way possible, but this is the happy culmination of a 4 month angle.
What to expect: Stunners to Jack Swagger and Michael Cole
Match length: 6-10 mins
Michael Cole's opinion in the form of a GIF:
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8-Man Tag Match
The Corre vs. Kane, Big Show, Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov
Want: Corre
Think: Corre
Thrown together, no-one particularly cares. Just a way to get these guys on the card since there's no Money In The Bank this year. Hopefully the Corre go over in their WrestleMania debut as they have brighter futures (well, Barrett + Gabriel) ahead and need the rub more. Wouldn't be surprised to see Kozlov get 'injured' before the match and be replaced by Diesel.
What to expect: Boredom
Match length: 4-8 mins
Michael Cole's opinion in the form of a GIF:
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Rey Mysterio vs. Cody Rhodes
Want: Mysterio
Think: Mysterio
Good feud behind this. I don't really care for Cody and his pencil legs, so for all I care Rey can squash him. Which he usually does. But at least Cody's God-awful theme has partially gone, and his dashing gimmick. Will be good if given time.
What to expect: Fast-paced action
Match length: 8-12 mins
Michael Cole's opinion in the form of a GIF:
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6-Person Tag Match
John Morrison, Trish Stratus & Snooki vs. Dolph Ziggler & LayCool
Want: Morrison, Trish & Snooki
Think: Morrison, Trish & Snooki
Morrison & Ziggler deserve so much better, but at least they're getting exposure. Every "celebrity" goes over at WrestleMania, plus Trish won't agree to jobbing on Raw twice without having revenge. Face win all the way. Hopefully the repulsive Vickie Guerrero doesn't show up but I wouldn't count on it.
What to expect: Facepalm moments courtesy of Snooki botching
Match length: 4-8 mins
Michael Cole's opinion in the form of a GIF:
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Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
Want: Don't mind
Think: Orton
Punk will benefit more from winning, and the outcome will probably depend on if WWE sees Nexus ever returning as a stable. Hoping for a good, albeit slow and methodical, encounter. Punk will gear a lot of his attacks towards Orton's knee but Randy pops out of nowhere with an RKO.
What to expect: Great psychology
Match length: 10-15 mins
Michael Cole's opinion in the form of a GIF:
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World Heavyweight Championship
Edge © vs. Alberto Del Rio
Want: Edge
Think: Del Rio
Edge can't go like he used, but should be on his game here. A lot of outside players will bring up the excitement levels without becoming an overbooked mess. I'd like Edge to get a world title WM victory (lost the last 3 in a row), but I think Del Rio will be the first Rumble winner to get the title since 2007.
What to expect: Christian turning on Edge
Match length: 14-18 mins
Michael Cole's opinion in the form of a GIF:
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No Holds Barred
The Undertaker vs. Triple H
Want: Undertaker
Think: Undertaker
No-one could care less before last Monday's Raw, but at least now it has some build and expectation. Both men will be extremely rusty, Triple H's first TV match in 11 months and Undertaker's first in 5 months. Should still pull out all the stops as a match of this magnitude should. Won't be anywhere near the standard set by Michaels' matches but will be one of the better bouts on the card. Undertaker will go 19-0 I have no doubt whatsoever.
What to expect: 10 minutes of entrance
Match length: 20-25 mins
Michael Cole's opinion in the form of a GIF:
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...I ran out of GIFs
WWE Championship
The Miz © vs. John Cena
Want: Cena
Think: Cena
It's all about what the Rock will do here. Will he be an enforcer, will he screw Cena, will he screw Miz? It's the only reason this match will go last, as the wrestling itself will leave a lot to desire. It's no secret that I don't like Miz, so I'll take anybody beating him. Hope to God that Rock closes the show with his hand held high after downing Cena.
What to expect: THE ROCK
Match length: 16-20 mins
Michael Cole's opinion in the form of a GIF:
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I'd already written something out, but the website failed so fuck that again.
Anyway, nice little write up 'aribo. I love the Cole gifs, utterly epic.
In another note, what's the deal with the Box Office situation on everyone elses end? We've Virgin HD here, but we only seem to be able to able to see it in SD for some reason, and I'll be very frustrated if I have to end up buying it in SD. I hear it's not being repeated in HD again either, only in SD, so would everyone just have to record it in HD in case they fall asleep - do they even allow you to record them thesedays?
I'm really mindfucked about this whole mess of a situation.
muscularmatt
03-04-2011, 14:24
On Sky, they do play the live one in HD, but the repeats are only SD.
If Miz doesn't retain I'll riot.
Yeah, apparently Sky don't allow Virgin to get Box Office in HD, which sucks.
Not sure whether to buy it or not to be honest, especially since we can't record it to watch it again in the future. Might just 'acquire' it elsewhere (in HD probably) and keep the money/put it to better use, such as the Disney BOGOF offer on Blu-rays.
BarnDoor
03-04-2011, 15:10
Who the fuck would pay £15 for this bollocks?
Who the fuck would pay £15 for this bollocks?
I'm guessing millions? Just a guess though. :lol:
Could be worse, we could be in the USA, with the $65 bill.
Then again, millions across this country pay daft amounts every month on Sky+HD when they'll watch 30 channels of the available '900' or whatever that they're paying for.
BarnDoor
03-04-2011, 15:33
I always wonder how long it would have taken Sky to move to charging for events if it were not for Channel 4 fucking everything up.
Indeed. Shame really. I remember growing up being able to watch every PPV for free, it seems a crazy idea now to be honest. Then it slowly creeped in to about 3-4 PPVs that cost per year, now it's the vast majority right?
Kofi has replaced Kozlov in the 8-man tag.
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Looks like a one minute photoshop job.
Kofi has replaced Kozlov in the 8-man tag.
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Looks like a one minute photoshop job.
Haha look (from top to bottom, left to right) it's Andy, Me, Dragonfly, Hunter, Matt, Barndoor, Jonno and Joel :laugh:
Fuck Wrestlemania and everything WWE do these days.
Haha look (from top to bottom, left to right) it's Andy, Me, Dragonfly, Hunter, Matt, Barndoor, Jonno and Joel :laugh:
:laugh:
Why am I the whitest in the picture. :laugh:
Fuck Wrestlemania and everything WWE do these days.
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Because you're the whitest in real life you honky bastard!
Yeah because still watching WWE during it's most feeblest era ever, is totally not gay.
Fuck Wrestlemania and everything WWE do these days.
I may not have come into a thread full of people who watch and enjoy wrestling to say it, but I pretty much agree. Was watching that old Hardy Boyz v Dudley Boyz table match the other day, then I saw the Wrestlemania lineup and had to shake my head at how far it's fallen.
BarnDoor
03-04-2011, 21:11
I've been watching USWA feuding with SMW in 1995 more recently and it's more entertaining than WWF for the past 7-8 years. I'm also strangely warming to Tracy Smothers.
So there's no DQs in the HHH vs UT match?
I was hoping they'd slug away for an hour and just call it a draw.
For those with credits, go bet on it in the PESGaming Bookie!
I put it up because there's two matches you can bet on with William Hill. For real.
I always thought betting on pre-determined events were illegal. WWE employees need to head down the bookmakers.
Yeah, but I guess you can bet on who will will other TV shows like I'm A Celeb, Dancing On Ice etc., where we have to take their word for it on who the winner is, so this isn't too much different.
I always thought betting on pre-determined events were illegal. WWE employees need to head down the bookmakers.
Indeed.
I'm sure I heard there was a minor script leak online too, probably bullshit mind, but I'm avoiding all spoilers for the next day or so (not paying the £15 since I'm already knackered, and it's no point paying money for an event that's not Live).
I just watched Over The Edge 99. I'll only watch a replay of Wrestlemania if a similar incident happens tonight.
Arena atmosphere is awesome. Bryan vs Sheamus got bumped to pre event.
muscularmatt
04-04-2011, 00:47
Anyone watching it live then? IM me on MSN if you want to know what's going on.
muscularmatt
04-04-2011, 04:06
FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Despite all the talk on the internets about Rocky worming his way into the match, I knew it wasn't gonna happen. The best outcome possible happened. Cena lost. FUCK YOU CENA FUCK YOU CENA FUCK YOU CENA
EDIT - Also LMAO at the fact that Seamus/Bryan was tipped as a showstealer, and it didn't even make it onto the televised show1!!
Arena atmosphere is awesome. Bryan vs Sheamus got bumped to pre event.
It's a fucking travesty to be honest. Even if we ignore the fact Bryan is a show-stealer, Sheamus is a two-time WWE champion and simply cannot be left off. Their excuse is timing issues, but quite frankly it's bollocks. Was there any need in the Snoop Dogg skit? Undertaker's lengthy stretchering off? No. It could've easily fit in.
I'll do my full write up later.
P.S. Dale, since when was I ginger?
Yeah, Sheamus-Bryan not being on the card pissed me off most.
Closely followed by the horrendous booking going on for the WWE Title match. It was so fucking obvious the match wasn't gonna finish a double countout - if it was on first, maybe, but not closing WrestleMania - this isn't TNA.
I have no idea why The Rock couldn't just come down and cost Cena the match straight up, without the countout nonsense.
But yeah, not finding time for Sheamus-Bryan when Cole-Lawler went on for ages, Rock cut a 2 hour promo to open the show, the end of the Undertaker match (although some people think he may've been legit hurt) and the fact the 8-Man tag got 90-odd seconds. They could've bumped that to the pre-show, then with certain things cut out like I, and others have mentioned, there would've been ample time for the US Title match.
Also, Michael Cole 'winning' - how fucking stupid. This show was supposed to be about Lawler finally shutting him up. Now he's gonna go on for even fucking longer about it, talking shit instead of about the in-ring action.
On that note, we need JR back, permanently. Someone on another forum summed it up well - he's streets ahead of every other announcer, just on the basis that he acts like he doesn't know what's going to happen next, all of the time. You don't get that feeling with the other guys, even if Josh Mathews is improving.
Del Rio losing annoyed me too. I feared the worst when it was first up, then when they talked about Edge losing 3 straight World Titles at Mania's on commentary, I knew he'd win this one.
Rey-Cody was good, and on second watch, so was Punk-Orton, but that was all Punk's doing.
Taker-Trips was slow, but I still loved it. When Triple H hit that tombstone, I had a feeling it may just be over. That's what Taker's matches are supposed to do at Mania these days - make you think he might lose.
Dislike me if you want but this was the worst WM ever and top of that a title match gets cancelled fuck that.
The good thing was, appearance of Austin, JR, Booker T and The Rock himself, annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd lets not forget Triple H and The Undertaker's match but honesly it was no where near both match that HBK pulled off.
It wasn't the worst ever.
Most Mania's from 1 through 15 had so much filler for the sake of it, it's unbelievable.
And I like The Rock - I really do. But the only thing he did last night that really entertained me was the backstage segment involving Stone Cold.
I wasn't too bothered by him opening the show, until I realised it meant Bryan-Sheamus wouldn't be taking place on it.
EDIT: Oh, and if you EXPECTED Triple H-Taker to exceed either of the HBK-Taker matches, you're quite delusional.
Shame dickwads. Never trust WWE to put on a real show of entertainment.
I hope Joel had a good time. He went to see it right?
It wasn't the worst ever.
EDIT: Oh, and if you EXPECTED Triple H-Taker to exceed either of the HBK-Taker matches, you're quite delusional.
That's just my opinion.
And Secondly, HHH, Taker's match i knew it wouldn't exceed either of the HBK - Taker matches, i was just saying.
Shame dickwads. Never trust WWE to put on a real show of entertainment.
I hope Joel had a good time. He went to see it right?
If he did, it'd be interesting to hear his thoughts on the crowd in general - the opinion seems to be that they were fucking dead most of the night. Granted, they didn't have a whole lot to go on, but yeah. I would think it sounded better live in person.
Definitely sounded like Miz got as much of a pop for kicking out of the AA as Taker did for his Tombstone kick-out, though.
It was good in the arena, man. Was sitting with a few anti Cena fans and that is always fun. Especially when they are a few Cena kid fans in front. One woman in front of us had a Mysterio sign and she kept sticking it up even after Rey's match was over. Annoying.
Looking forward to seeing how it came through on TV. Already heard that the crowd seemed disappointing, which is a shame, as it never seemed so there. But because of all the false finishes in the Taker-HHH match, I think most were just drained and couldn't give the main event much. Plus, it wasn't very good quality.
Hope the bullshit chants about Cole winning channelled through. That was awful. And if it wasn't bad enough that Sheamus and Bryan got bumped down, their match also tramsformed into a battle royal, which Khali won.
Will post more when I get home tomorrow.
Oh and Andy; LAYLA. That is all.
P.S. Dale, since when was I ginger?
I just picked the gayest looking one to be honest.
Anyway, did Triple H win?
nope he lost.
But he pulled 3 Pedigrees and a Tombstone.
It wasn't the worst ever.
Most Mania's from 1 through 15 had so much filler for the sake of it, it's unbelievable.
And I like The Rock - I really do. But the only thing he did last night that really entertained me was the backstage segment involving Stone Cold.
I wasn't too bothered by him opening the show, until I realised it meant Bryan-Sheamus wouldn't be taking place on it.
EDIT: Oh, and if you EXPECTED Triple H-Taker to exceed either of the HBK-Taker matches, you're quite delusional.
I'd take all those fillers over the cards they have nowadays.
Dislike me if you want but this was the worst WM ever and top of that a title match gets cancelled fuck that.
WrestleMania XI says hi.
Oh and Andy; LAYLA. That is all.
What about her? :huh:
I said I'd do a write-up so here we go:
Edge vs. Del Rio - ***1/2
Really enjoyed this. Bewildered they'd decide to kick off with a world title match, especially with the Rumble winner involved.
Mysterio vs. Rhodes - ***1/4
Another good match. Still not sure how a transparent mask makes Cody go from "dashing" to ugly. Intriguing use of knee brace and mask, although Rey wearing it was a tad retarded.
Corre vs. Big Show, Kane, Kofi & Santino - 1/4*
Less than two minutes, zero tagging, no point whatsoever. Big Show & Kane gain absolutely nothing from this victory.
Punk vs. Orton - ***
Another solid, enjoyable match. Punk was Punk, Orton was Orton.
Cole vs. Lawler - DUD
Fuck that. VERY nearly as bad as Bret vs. Vince from last year. Why on Earth you'd have Michael Cole on the offence for large periods when he clearly hasn't had any wrestling training is anybody's idea. You should have had a squash; Cole doesn't need to even try to wrestle and it saves half the time. No Stunner on Cole makes me FFFUUUU-
Undertaker vs. Triple H - ***3/4 or ****
Best match on the night, although it seemed like a subdued spotfest. Triple H tapping ruined his "die trying" mentality; I'm really surprised we didn't see it end with an Undertaker Tombstone. Three Pedigrees seemed overkill as there was no variety to them. At least do one on the chair please! Spanish announce table + Cole Mine spots were great. Entrances and ending took forever and a day.
Snooki, JoMo & Trish vs. Dolph & LayCool - 3/4*
Didn't think Snooki had any athleticism in her tbh. For what it was, I can say it was fine, but to think Morrison hit just one move and Ziggler received it. And that was their entire participation.
Miz vs. Cena - **
Cena seemed off his game. Maybe because his choir was booed beforehand (lols). Everybody was waiting for The Rock's involvement, which came too late to save it. LOVED seeing Cena get a Rock Bottom and Miz get his ass kicked again, but that doesn't feel like a WrestleMania conclusion.
Yeah, about Triple H tapping...
When he was reaching for the Sledgehammer, but "fading" (which was so good to watch, by the way) I thought he would pass out and the ref would end the match then and there, signifying the "die trying" thing.
Wrestlemania 9 and 11 were worse than Wrestlemania XXVII i'd say. Anyways, here's my review of the show.
Edge vs. Alberto Del Rio - **3/4 - Not a bad opener at all. Fast paced action. I'm surprised they started off with the World Championship match, and it confirmed that Del Rio wasn't taking the title from Edge. Hopefully Christian screws Edge at Extreme Rules.
Rey Mysterio vs. Cody Rhodes - **3/4 - Slower match but the story told was good. Really glad Cody went over, and the win will really help his career. Decent match.
The Corre vs. Big Show, Kane, Santino and Kofi - 1/4* - Surprised by how quick the match was due to the build up, I thought it'd last atleast 5 minutes. I'm not all that bothered though considering I don't think it hurt any of The Corre, except from Heath Slater, who came out of the match looking weak.
CM Punk vs. Randy Orton - *** - Good, solid match. CM Punk's facial expressions are just superb. Feud will obviously continue after Wrestlemania.
Michael Cole vs. Jerry Lawler - DUD - Went on far, far too long. I cannot understand the logic of why Cole got in as much offense as he did, as everybody wanted to see Lawler just destroy Cole. By the end of the match I was left confused with the way they removed Booker and Josh Matthews from commentary as they had nothing to do with the build up to the match whatsoever, but I didn't care, seeing as JR was now about to call the rest of the show. Seemed a completely fair trade.
The Undertaker vs. Triple H - **** - Match of the night. That isn't saying much but it was a good match. I thought it was over once Triple H used the Tombstone on Undertaker. Some of the spots in the match were awesome, too. Exceeded my expectations considering both men had been out for nearly a year. JR really added to the match but I can't say it's as good as Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels from Wrestlemania 25.
Snooki, Trish and Morrison vs. Lay-Cool and Ziggler - 1/4* - Didn't really care for this match before or afterwards, as much as I love Layla. Surprised that Ziggler and Morrison didn't get more offense in though, as i'm pretty sure they weren't legally tagged at all throughout the whole 3 minutes the match lasted.
The Miz vs. John Cena - **1/4 - Really not good. I wasn't expecting a technically superb match or anything but I was expecting a decent one, but it wasn't even that. The fans didn't seem into it at all either, most probably in part to them waiting for The Rock to come down, and perhaps they were also burnt out from the Undertaker and Triple H match. The Rock's involvement sets up The Rock vs. The Miz and The Rock vs. John Cena sometime in the future.
Overall - The majority of the show didn't seem like Wrestlemania to me. Some of the backstage skits with The Rock were just not as good as we all know they could of been. Snoop Dogg's backstage skit with Hornswoggle was horrible, and despite Regal's best efforts he couldn't even save that. I hear a lot of casual fans enjoyed the show though, so i'm sure the WWE will jot this show down to a success.
Daniel Bryan and Sheamus being bumped to the pre-show sucked too. I was looking forward to the match, and given enough time it could of been one of the better matches on the show, which isn't saying all that much.
I just recommend Honor Takes Center Stage. :thumbsup:
I'd rate it similarly Haribo, but slight differences in my ratings:
- I'd give the Taker match a solid 4*. In my opinion the entrances were epic, and it really did help set the mood and build the tension further for the match. The entrances were needed, no matter what anyone says, and they were a delight to watch, such atmosphere. I think the Taker crawling about at the end may have dragged a touch mind, but it was still well done - it actually looked like Hunter came out of character for just a split second as Taker collapsed off the ring apron.
- I'd actually bump up the rating of the inter-gender Tag match as well, to maybe a 1.75* or even a 2*. I didn't expect much at all, just several botches. It was totally the opposite though in that some moves were quite well executed, well, the few moves there was and it just all worked quite well even if it was short. I don't think many expected Snooki to pull out some somersaults, so that was genuinely nice to see. It must be really daunting coming from a reality show, a few club appearances and whatnot to being in a match at Wrestlemania in front of 71,000. Credit where credit is due, and she did well.
- I'd notch up the final main event to 2.75* as well, purely on the basis that The Rock laying the smackdown on Cena was the height of epicness, as well as The Miz winning. But I have to agree in that Cena looked really off-form tonight for some reason, maybe even the nerves got to him - we know he's used to the stage, but he's never been in such a position where his character is so judged before, especially when beside The Rock. I don't think the choir were booed either, I think the crowd were just booing the build up to Cena's entrance to be honest.
Overall, I think it was a decent PPV, I'm glad I didn't spend my money on it (mainly because I'm strapped for cash), but it was still to a decent standard and I was quite amazed at the production values too. The set was obviously extraordinary and as mentioned earlier, the entrances were great for the most part, especially Takers, I genuinely thought that was utterly superb. It's all about theatre with someone like the Phenom, and it was captured perfectly.
As for Bryan/Sheamus being bumped down, that's very disappointing definitely, and I can imagine many who ordered may try and sneak a refund somehow if they can using that as the primary excuse. I just don't see why they couldn't include the damn match as well, so bloody what if they run overtime by 15 minutes? It's not like there's anything else on Sky Box Office immediately after Wrestlemania at 4am - I just do not see why they couldn't push for the PPV to be 4 hours 15 minutes, and everyone's happy? This is of course on the basis that the match was to be 1 v 1, not with fricking Khali.
What about her? :huh:
There needs to be an explanation to say her name? You a fag or what?
WrestleMania weekend was good. Axxess was pretty good. Met Del Rio, Ricardo, Laycool, Orton, Mysterio and Undertaker.
LAYLA is as hot in person as on TV. And Orton is just a cool dude man. You go up there, he puts his hand out first to shake your hand and looks you in the face and tells you that he really appreciates you coming.
If I ever go again, wouldn't do Axxess again though. Just something you need to do once.
Hall of Fame was awesome. Animal's speech was really touching when he talked about Hawk. And when Ellering put the Hawk figure on the table, the crowd errupted.
Marked for New Age Outlaws theme. Didn't expect that at all. Hacksaw's speech was great.
Hunter was hilarious. Michaels speech was good. But I think Animal stole the show.
WrestleMania was a lot of fun. As I said, a lot of anti Cena fans and after his boring press conference, I had no qualms in joining in the hate.
Whoever says people don't care about Miz, don't know shit. A lot of pro Miz fans in there. Marked for him kicking out of the AA and then winning.
Rocky was insanely over. Even more than Austin. Crowd ate up everything he done. Probably came across as too much on TV though.
Michael Cole was an embarrassment. I loved his shit leading up to Mania, because I was looking forward to him getting his just deserves at WM. But that was bullshit and we let them know that. The match got boring chants as well. Cole had months to prepare for this, he seemed like he didn't make any effort at all. Why the hell did he have 5 minutes of offense? Awful booking. And they gave him the win? Where do they go now? OVerkill.
Mysterio vs Rhodes, Del Rio vs Edge (WTF about it being the opener) and Punk vs Orton seemed solid.
lol 8 man tag.
lol JoMo and Dolph.
Fuck them for their treatment towards Sheamus and Bryan.
Hunter vs Taker was amazing for what is was. Taker's WM matches are basically a finishers clusterfuck now. But when HHH hit that tombstone, we actually thought that was it. Amazing story telling. HHH's reactions were fantastic. But he should have faded away instead of tapping out.
This match wiped the crowd though. I couldn't give it 100% at all. Plus, it wasn't that good. Finish was awful. Just let Rock interfere during the ref bump. Ah well, happy Miz retained.
Looking forward to watching it on TV later. Hearing JR will be awesome. Watching Raw now though.
Overall, I enjoyed it a lot. Would definitely go again. Maybe 30 at Madison Square Garden.
WM 30 is at the Garden?!
:huh::huh::huh:
1, 10 and 20 were, so I expect 30 will be too.
Oh HH, you need to go to a bastketball game in the States (if you haven't already). Pure entertainment.
BarnDoor
05-04-2011, 12:16
Joel was Lex Luger in a wheelchair? If so I expect you to have laughed at the auld cunt, as much as I love him.
I also think you should have started a 'Drew Carey is a fat cunt' chant.
My HoF seats weren't very good. Couldn't even see their faces, so had to watch on the screen really. Didn't even know Lex and DDP were there.
That guy got a ton of heat! There was just one guy who was shouting "boo", "noooo", "you suck ass, Drew!". He got no love what so ever. Was surprised he showed his face at WM.
Sad thing is, I actually liked him when he hosted the American "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Had to boo him though.
BarnDoor
05-04-2011, 12:40
They should have just put Ryan Stiles and Colin Mochrie in instead.
There needs to be an explanation to say her name? You a fag or what?
Yes there does. Especially when there is Trish present. (But no Maryse :() How much did things cost you? Besides an arm and a leg and having to sell your soul that is.
Lawler & Cole really shouldn't have been on commentary (at least pre-match); but I understand why they had JR & King to close the show.
By the way, is it racist I thought Khali was singing Mr Boombastic not Summer Lovin'? :/
Yes there does. Especially when there is Trish present. (But no Maryse :()
1) It's not 2004 anymore.
2) Maryse? Come on, man.
Both hot. But LAYLA > them.
How much did things cost you? Besides an arm and a leg and having to sell your soul that is.
My answers won't be helpful.
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