Wrestlemania 27 Review

Another Wrestlemania has come and gone and moments were made, both good and bad. If you read my predictions you'll see that I wasn't too off, but the ones I got wrong were pretty off haha.

Leaving the United States title match off the card and as a dark match I think is a huge insult to both Daniel Bryan and Sheamus as those two have busted their asses over the year and deserved a spot on the show of shows. At least we got time for those horrible snoop dogg and pee wee herman segments....

I'm not gonna go over the results cause I'm sure this would be the last place you would go for results on it.

I'm going to give highs and lows on each match though, keeping in mind it's only my opinion, and I love hearing your take on stuff so don't be shy in telling me your thoughts.


1. World Title Match - Edge (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio

HIGHS - Got the crowd going strong, they were into it no doubt. I loved seeing Edge finally hold a championship leaving Wrestlemania. Good outside help from Christian that the crowd loved (exactly why he deserves main event storylines) All around good paced, fun match up between two great entertainers.

LOWS - It was for one of the main titles and one of the big storylines going into Wrestlemania, and it opened the show. Granted, they needed something strong to get the crowd hot, but the World Title match? Did not like that at all.


2. Rey Mysterio vs. Cody Rhodes

HIGHS - They were given good time to tell a good story in the ring. Great showing from both. Rey wasn't at his usual Mania level, but still good and Cody elevated himself to show he's going to be a major player in years to come. There was a good cheer going for Rhodes which shows people are paying attention to him, plus being in Atlanta, his family has history there. Loved everything about this match. Codys delayed, superplex on Rey was spot of the match.

LOWS - Either it's cause his knee is bugging him or he does plan on leaving soon, but something about Rey's performance just wasn't where it normally is, but he didn't phone it in.


3. Big Show, Kane, Santino and Kofi vs. The Corre

HIGHS - Kofi got on the card

LOWS - Short match, no one got showcased. Just a way to get people a Wrestlemania pay day. The United States title match got bumped off the main card and this ridiculous squash stayed on, ugh.


4. Randy Orton vs. CM Punk

HIGHS - No interference from the Nexus. Great one on one match. Punk is a main event player and needs a lengthy title run now. Orton can hit the RKO out of anywhere, and it's hardly predictable. As a huge fan of both guys, I was on the edge of my seat for this one. I hope this isn't the end of their feud.

LOWS - Should have been higher on the card. These two have been doing tremendous work, building up a great story for weeks and to be this low on the card is insulting to two of the best work horses the WWE has.


5. Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole

HIGHS - Lawler finally gets his Wrestlemania Match. Stone Cold Stunners for Swagger, Booker T and Josh Matthews. JR back on commentary was like an audio orgasm (too much? maybe) Cole's facial expression when his face was pressed against the glass of the Cole Mine had me laughing pretty hard.

LOWS - Dragged out way too long. I started hearing a boring chant from the crowd and I agreed with it. Good thing Austin was there to bring the crowd back.


6. Triple H vs. Undertaker - No Holds Barred

HIGHS - Amazing work and story from both guys. Triple H has another cool entrance, starting with For Whom The Bell Tolls. Triple H's tombstone and arms crossed pin attempt was good. Great show of frustration and effort from both guys. I hope younger talent took notes on how to play to the crowd and draw huge emotions from the audience. Classic.

LOWS - The only thing I would have changed was instead of Triple H tapping, I'd have the ref do the arm lift and just as he's about to try and raise his arm after the third time, it just drops. No tap.


7. John Morrison, Trish Stratus and Snooki vs. LayCool and Dolph Ziggler

HIGHS - Snooki actually trained and showcased some athleticism, I was pleasantly surprised. Morrisons Star Ship Pain to the outisde on Dolph was pretty sick.

LOWS - Dolph and Morrison deserved their own singles match or at least more time in the ring to show what they have. For the second last match of the night at Wrestlemania, Orton and Punk deserved this spot.


8. WWE Championship Match - The Miz (c) vs. John Cena

HIGHS - The Crowd was still into it, even after the emotionally exhausting match between Taker and Triple H. The Miz deserved to retain, even if it happened how it did. The Rock, need I say more?

LOWS - Even though you knew it wouldn't be a clean win, The Miz needs to get a huge clean win soon. The double count out spot was annoying but I suppose it did serve it purpose to get The Rock out there.


I have to give this years Wrestlemania a 7.5 out of 10. There were more highs for me than lows and the highs were amazing, but the lows were haggard.

I miss Money in the Bank and the US Title Match should have been on the main card.

The line up was questionable, but the matches I expected to deliver, did deliver.

Out of the Main card matches I was 5 for 8. Not too shabby

Your thoughts? Send em. Look forward to it.

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Until next time, keep it rockin'