0. Barrett/Miz (Pre-show IC Title Match) - Barrett with the bullhammer pin.
1. Kane/Bryan vs. Ziggler/Langston (Tag Team Title Match) - Langston with his finishing slam on Bryan after miscommunication to win title. Kane/Bryan physically break up and start feuding.
2. TOF/Funkadactyls vs. Rhodes Scholars/Bellas (8 Person Mixed Tag Team Match) - Going to be a fun match. TOF/Dactyls win with the Clay splash.
3. Henry/Ryback (Men of Muscle Grudge Match) - Ryback by Shellshocked...maybe not in its best form.
4. Shield vs. Show/Sheamus/Orton (6 Man Tag Team Match) - Very tough one...probably good side with the Chokeslam/Brogue Kick/RKO simutanious pins.
5. Del Rio/Swagger (World Title Match) - Sure thing the seconds will get involved. Del Rio with the cross armbreaker for the submission. I am split about Ziggler cashing in. It will either be at WM or a TV taping next week.
6. CM Punk/Undertaker (Break the Streak Challenge) - Punk will do anything to cause UT to be counted out/DQ'd. UT wins with two tombstones, which will lead to CM Punk being written off for a while so he take his much needed break from the ring...except for an appearance on Raw.
7. HHH/Lesnar (No Holds Barred Career Match) - This will be a war. HHH with the Pedigree after a sledgehammer shot, just so he could still do his 1-2 time a year in the ring.
8. Jericho/Fandango (Bridge to the Main Event Match) - Fandango with his top rope leg drop for the pin.
8a. Diddy concert - Long line to the bathroom for this at the sports bar I'm going to be on Sunday night. Probably still be hearing it in the bathroom since the main room was also used last year and the speakers there go to the bathroom (had to have two rooms last year for WM since it was so full...that's why I'm getting there pretty early this year).
9. Rock/Cena (Twice in a Lifetime - WWE Title Match) - Both will be heelish in some of their moves during the match. Rock tries to go for the People's Elbow one too many times and miss...Cena leaps up, a quick AA, new champion. No definite heel turn for Cena.
Wade Barrett. I just don't see them tossing off a title switch like that, and Miz really hasn't been pushed.
Rhodes Scholars/Bellas. Hey, remember when Team Rhodes Scholars broke up? Boy, that really had an impact. Anyway, Brodus Clay seems to have landed squarely among those who got over in a non-Vince-approved way and is going to have a hard time living that down.
Fandango. Otherwise, what's the point?
Ryback. He'd benefit more.
Kane/Bryan. Ziggler's still got the briefcase, so he really doesn't need the tag belts. You know, it would be really good if they came up with an actual TEAM to be the ones to take down Team Hell No, and then let them stay a team for a long time and even get other teams over.
The Shield. The only question is, which member of Team Stopping The Shield will turn heel and steal all of The Shield's heat?
Swagger. My Vince cynicism comes out again. I think that Vince looks at that angle and sees world title potential.
Triple H. I think they tipped their hand when they started suggesting that Trips would not only have to retire from wrestling, but from his role in the company. I don't think they're ready to do that, even in storyline. You're going to want to be able to bring him in as an authority figure or whatever even if he's decided to never wrestle again. And, really, as long as he's healthy it's probably good to have him available to work once in a while, for Mania and for those times where an injury or something requires an extra main eventer.
Taker. I don't think they'll ever snap the streak, and this sure doesn't smell like the time to do it even if they would.
Cena. He's still The Man in the company's eyes, for better or for worse. He gets the belt back, and Rock can do a rematch or something else at Extreme Rising before riding back off to Hollywood for a while.
Originally posted by FLRockAndLaw "Twice in a Lifetime" for the WWE Championship : The Rock (c) vs. John Cena - Honestly, with even-steven booking here, I can’t see Rock winning here. About the only doubt I have in my mind is whether Cena will actually turn heel here, or do a “partial” heel turn (tweener thing, circa C.M. Punk around 2009), or no heel turn. Winner : John Cena.
You can forget about a heel turn. Ever. ESPNs Jon Robinson has an interview online with Cena. His question, then Cena's answer:
I know you said you’re not playing a character earlier, and how you’re playing yourself, but a lot of fans continue to clamor for a John Cena heel turn. I know in the past you’ve said you’re against it, but what if it was the best written script possible, something that would completely change the landscape of WWE? Would you go full-out heel and make the kids cry for maybe a year, or is that just not in the plans?
Cena: "I just don’t see me getting there in order to please a very small group of 30-year-olds. To be very honest with you, every single week I meet kids with life-threatening illnesses and they’ll tell me how much I mean to them, and their parents will tell me how inspirational I’ve been to their kids. We raised a million dollars last year for breast cancer. I’m helping spearhead the Hurricane Sandy relief fund at this year’s WrestleMania. I’ve been able to give back to the military in Tribute to the Troops. And I’m currently working on a program to help America shave 5 million pounds. All of this stuff I would have to stop if I was a “bad guy.” To be a bad guy, you actually have to be a bad guy. I just don’t have it in me, personally. So although you might get a great story out of it for nine months, doing it would just take away so much, and I don’t have that club in the bag. "
I always thought that he could never go heel because of how much good he does outside the ring. Especially the Make A Wish foundation. How could he visit sick kids as a heel? It would never work.
Wade Barrett Tons of Funk & The Funkadactyls Fandango Ryback Dolph Ziggler & Big E. Langston The Shield Alberto Del Rio Brock Lesnar The Undertaker John Cena
If added: AJ Lee over Kaitlyn Antonio Cesaro over R-Truth
The Most Must-See Interactive Pre-Show Match in WrestleMania History: For the WWE Intercontinental Championship: Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett vs. The Miz Wade Barrett keeps it.
8 Mixed Persons Tag Team Match: Tons of Funk (Brodus Clay and Sweet T) and The Funkadactyls (Naomi and Cameron) vs. Team Rhodes Scholars (Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes) and The Bella Twins (Nikki and Brie) Team Rhodes Scholars.
Chris Jericho vs. Fandango Fandango
Mark Henry vs. (The) Ryback Ryback
The Almost Everyone's Dated AJ Match For the WWE Tag Team Championship: WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) vs. Dolph Zigger and Big E. Langston (with AJ Lee) Ziggler/Langston
Six Man Tag Team Match: The Shield (Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose) vs. Sheamus, Randy Orton, and The Big Show The Shield
For the World Heavyweight Championship: World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio (with Ricardo Rodriguez) vs. Jack Swagger (with Zeb Coulter) Del Rio.
No Holds Barred With Triple H's Career On The Line: Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar (with Paul Heyman) Lesnar
In his 21st Defense of His Legendary Undefeated Streak: The Undertaker vs. CM Punk Undertaker, of course.
"Twice in a Lifetime" for the WWE Championship: WWE Champion The Rock vs. John Cena Cena
For United States Championship: US Champ Antonio Cesaro vs. R Truth Cesaro
For WWE Divas Championship: WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn vs. AJ Lee AJ
For the WWE Intercontinental Championship: Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett vs. The Miz Miz. When was the last time Wade Barrett won a match again?
8 Mixed Persons Tag Team Match: Tons of Funk (Brodus Clay and Sweet T) and The Funkadactyls (Naomi and Cameron) vs. Team Rhodes Scholars (Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes) and The Bella Twins (Nikki and Brie) Rhodes Scholars & Bellas.
Chris Jericho vs. Fandango Fandango. Has Jericho ever refused to put over a newbie in his first big match?
Mark Henry vs. (The) Ryback Ryback. This might become pretty watchable actually.
The Almost Everyone's Dated AJ Match For the WWE Tag Team Championship: WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) vs. Dolph Zigger and Big E. Langston (with AJ Lee) Hell no. I refuse to bet against them at this point.
Six Man Tag Team Match: The Shield (Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose) vs. Sheamus, Randy Orton, and The Big Show Sheamus/Orton/Show.
For the World Heavyweight Championship: World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio (with Ricardo Rodriguez) vs. Jack Swagger (with Zeb Coulter) Swagger.
Special Foregone Conclusion Match #1: No Holds Barred With Triple H's Career On The Line Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar (with Paul Heyman) Triple H
Special Foregone Conclusion Match #2: In his 21st Defense of His Legendary Undefeated Streak The Undertaker vs. CM Punk Undertaker (actually it's his 20th defense, but I guess we have adapted WWE logic)
Special Foregone Conclusion Match #3: "Twice in a Lifetime" for the WWE Championship WWE Champion The Rock vs. John Cena John Cena
Cena: "I just don’t see me getting there in order to please a very small group of 30-year-olds. To be very honest with you, every single week I meet kids with life-threatening illnesses and they’ll tell me how much I mean to them, and their parents will tell me how inspirational I’ve been to their kids. All of this stuff I would have to stop if I was a “bad guy.” To be a bad guy, you actually have to be a bad guy. I just don’t have it in me, personally. So although you might get a great story out of it for nine months, doing it would just take away so much, and I don’t have that club in the bag. "
What a crock of shit. He doesn't have it in him to be a "bad guy"? What business does he think he is in? He's talking like some nine year old. "To be a bad guy you actually have to be a bad guy". Yeah it's called acting John. He doesn't want to do it to appease a "small group of 30 year olds". Last time I checked the small group of 30 year olds seem to be pretty loud and in several cities WWE visits, and have been growing since One Night Stand 2006.
If he doesn't feel like changing his character because he'll disappoint sick kids then just retire. Do like the Rock or Taker and work part-time, only returning when the kids stop giving a shit about him after he starts to lose relevance to Daniel Bryan or someone who isn't so concerned with his public image to keep WWE product interesting.
Cena in being giving and a philanthropist, is being selfish in his position in the company. Vince is always gonna keep Cena at the top, hence him closing all Raws and PPVs for the majority of last year. He's protected while other current superstars are beating down his door for the top spot. They are willing to do what is necessary to make the WWE product interesting and look fresh to the audience. If Cena isn't maybe he needs a new line of work. Go be a US Ambassador for all I care.
0. Barrett/Miz (Pre-show IC Title Match) - Barrett with the bullhammer pin.
miz
1. Kane/Bryan vs. Ziggler/Langston (Tag Team Title Match) - Langston with his finishing slam on Bryan after miscommunication to win title. Kane/Bryan physically break up and start feuding.
Team Zigg E
2. TOF/Funkadactyls vs. Rhodes Scholars/Bellas (8 Person Mixed Tag Team Match) - Going to be a fun match. TOF/Dactyls win with the Clay splash.
Tons Of Funk
3. Henry/Ryback (Men of Muscle Grudge Match) - Ryback by Shellshocked...maybe not in its best form.
Ryback
4. Shield vs. Show/Sheamus/Orton (6 Man Tag Team Match) - Very tough one...probably good side with the Chokeslam/Brogue Kick/RKO simutanious pins.
Shield
5. Del Rio/Swagger (World Title Match) - Sure thing the seconds will get involved. Del Rio with the cross armbreaker for the submission. I am split about Ziggler cashing in. It will either be at WM or a TV taping next week.
Del Rio then Ziggler cash in: new champ: Ziggy!!
6. CM Punk/Undertaker (Break the Streak Challenge) - Punk will do anything to cause UT to be counted out/DQ'd. UT wins with two tombstones, which will lead to CM Punk being written off for a while so he take his much needed break from the ring...except for an appearance on Raw.
Punk
7. HHH/Lesnar (No Holds Barred Career Match) - This will be a war. HHH with the Pedigree after a sledgehammer shot, just so he could still do his 1-2 time a year in the ring.
Lesnar
8. Jericho/Fandango (Bridge to the Main Event Match) - Fandango with his top rope leg drop for the pin.
Fandango
8a. Diddy concert - Long line to the bathroom for this at the sports bar I'm going to be on Sunday night. Probably still be hearing it in the bathroom since the main room was also used last year and the speakers there go to the bathroom (had to have two rooms last year for WM since it was so full...that's why I'm getting there pretty early this year).
No one.
9. Rock/Cena (Twice in a Lifetime - WWE Title Match) - Both will be heelish in some of their moves during the match. Rock tries to go for the People's Elbow one too many times and miss...Cena leaps up, a quick AA, new champion. No definite heel turn for Cena.
For the WWE Intercontinental Championship: Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett vs. The Miz Barrett
8 Mixed Persons Tag Team Match: Tons of Funk (Brodus Clay and Sweet T) and The Funkadactyls (Naomi and Cameron) vs. Team Rhodes Scholars (Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes) and The Bella Twins (Nikki and Brie) The Funks
Chris Jericho vs. Fandango Jericho
Mark Henry vs. (The) Ryback Ryback
The Almost Everyone's Dated AJ Match For the WWE Tag Team Championship: WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) vs. Dolph Zigger and Big E. Langston (with AJ Lee) Zig E
Six Man Tag Team Match: The Shield (Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose) vs. Sheamus, Randy Orton, and The Big Show The Shield
For the World Heavyweight Championship: World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio (with Ricardo Rodriguez) vs. Jack Swagger (with Zeb Coulter) Del Rio
No Holds Barred With Triple H's Career On The Line: Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar (with Paul Heyman) Lesnar
In his 21st Defense of His Legendary Undefeated Streak: The Undertaker vs. CM Punk Undertaker
"Twice in a Lifetime" for the WWE Championship: WWE Champion The Rock vs. John Cena Cena
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(If it happens) AJ vs. Kaitlyn - Divas title - AJ wins, to setup Team Ziggler with all the gold.
IC Title Match - Wade Barrett vs. The Miz - Barrett wins, for...no real reason in particular. Can we just merge the IC and U.S. titles already? And by that I mean, put them both on Antonio Cesaro and actually push him?
Rhodes Scholars/Bellas vs. Dancing Bears/Funkadactyls - Brodus Clay pins Rhodes (gotta keep the Bellas strong). Probably a late palate cleanser between big matches late. Maybe lasts six minutes, if that.
Chris Jericho vs. Fandango - Fandango wins, via shenanigans. Match will be surprisingly good.
Mark Henry vs. Ryback - My heart says Henry, my head says Ryback. I want Mark Henry to win more than I want to be right. Mark Henry wins.
Team Hell No vs. Team Zig E - Tag Team Titles - Team Ziggler wins, setting up both Kane and D-Bry to be WHC contenders after Ziggler cashes in later.
The Shield Vs. Celtic Viper Show - The Shield pretty much has to win here. There's no point in putting the other three over, and having Randy turn on the others in frustration at the end could set up fun things down the line. What's next for the Shield, though? Another shot at Cena?
Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger - World Heavyweight Championship - Del Rio retains, but gets beaten down by sore loser Swagger, leading to Ziggler cash-in.
Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar - HHH's career on the line - Lesnar. Because really, who is there left for HHH to wrestle anyway? By which I mean, who does HHH think is on his level and worthy of him giving a rare in-ring performance with? Rock? It's not like he can't un-retire later, and this gives Lesnar momentum since he's been signed on for two more years.
Undertaker vs. CM Punk - Taker. Decisively, utterly. Should be a great match, but no way Punk breaks the streak.
John Cena vs. The Rock - WWE Championship - Cena wins. Other than the Taker match, the most foregone conclusion on the card.
(edited by GodEatGod on 7.4.13 0759) "Never piss off a hawk with a blowgun" - Conan O'Brien
Del Rio over Swagger Sheamus/Show/Orton over the Shield Ziggler/Langston over Hell No Ryback over Henry Fandango over Jericho Triple H over Lesnar Clay and Tensai over Rhodes Scholars Undertaker over CM Punk Cena over the Rock
Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett vs. The Miz
Miz
Tons of Funk (Brodus Clay and Sweet T) and The Funkadactyls (Naomi and Cameron) vs. Team Rhodes Scholars (Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes) and The Bella Twins (Nikki and Brie)
Rhodes Scholars and Bellas
Chris Jericho vs. Fandango
Fandango
Mark Henry vs. Ryback
Ryback
WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) vs. Dolph Zigger and Big E. Langston (with AJ Lee)
Ziggler and Big E
The Shield (Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose) vs. Sheamus, Randy Orton, and The Big Show
The Shield
World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio (with Ricardo Rodriguez) vs. Jack Swagger (with Zeb Coulter)
Alberto Del Rio
Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar (with Paul Heyman)
Triple H
Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett vs. The Miz Winner: Wade Barrett
Tons of Funk (Brodus Clay and Sweet T) and The Funkadactyls (Naomi and Cameron) vs. Team Rhodes Scholars (Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes) and The Bella Twins (Nikki and Brie) Winner: Tons of Funk and The Funkadactyls
Chris Jericho vs. Fandango Winner: Fandango
Mark Henry vs. Ryback Winner: Ryback
WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) vs. Dolph Zigger and Big E. Langston (with AJ Lee) Winner: Team Hell No
The Shield (Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Dean Ambrose) vs. Sheamus, Randy Orton, and The Big Show Winner: The Shield
World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio (with Ricardo Rodriguez) vs. Jack Swagger (with Zeb Coulter) Winner: Alberto Del Rio
Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar (with Paul Heyman) Winner: Triple H
The Undertaker vs. CM Punk Winner: Undertaker
WWE Champion The Rock vs. John Cena Winner: Cena
(if added) WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn vs. AJ Lee Winner: Kaitlyn
(if added) R-Turth vs. Cesaro Winner: Cesaro
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