Last night on Monday Night Raw, Edge announced his retirement.
In 2003 he suffered a severe neck injury that kept him out for a year.
That injury along with a short list of others since then have continued to nag him throughout his career, and just after defending his World Championship at Wrestlemania 27, the WWE wanted him to get checked out again by a doctor as he stated he was feeling numbness in his arms from time to time.
I know the WWE is scripted, it's television, everything is scripted. But the injuries do happen and fortunately he will not end his career in a wheel chair.
Here's the video of his retirement speech. God knows how long it will be available to watch.
Very, very sad. But he went out on top.
Here's one of my favorite Edge memories. Skip to about 45 seconds in.
Thank you Edge, for all the entertaining moments and letting us be a part of an amazing career.
Until next time, keep it rockin'
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Listen To Your Stomach
I always feel a generation gap when I bring up a show at work and I get a lot of people saying, "What's that? I've never heard of it."
One of them was the short lived animated sit-com The Critic.
What gets me though is that this still comes on. Granted it's late night on Teletoon...you know...around 3:30am, but still kids, three letters for you, D-V-R.
I always loved this show and wish it lasted more than 2 seasons.
You can buy the entire series on DVD, which I suggest ;)
If you do, you too, can enjoy classic moments, such as these moments of Jay Sherman interacting with his stomach. ahhh, the memories.
Oh, and for all you fellas who have troubles breaking the ice with girls, I'm here to help.
Here's a sure fire pick up line, compliments of Frank Reynolds.
One of them was the short lived animated sit-com The Critic.
What gets me though is that this still comes on. Granted it's late night on Teletoon...you know...around 3:30am, but still kids, three letters for you, D-V-R.
I always loved this show and wish it lasted more than 2 seasons.
You can buy the entire series on DVD, which I suggest ;)
If you do, you too, can enjoy classic moments, such as these moments of Jay Sherman interacting with his stomach. ahhh, the memories.
Oh, and for all you fellas who have troubles breaking the ice with girls, I'm here to help.
Here's a sure fire pick up line, compliments of Frank Reynolds.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Patience Is A Virtue
Patience Pt. 1
We have our main event match for Wrestlemania 28, next year in Miami. Yes, that's correct, we had our main event for next year announced before any matches were made for Extreme Rules next month. I'm okay with that.
The dream will come true, The Rock vs. John Cena on the grandest stage of them all.
A lot of people are questioning whether announcing it this early makes sense? And I say yes.
We have something to look forward to, even though it's far off, when the time comes, we will be watching.
Also, The Rock is locked into making some appearances leading up to that. He doesn't need to be there weekly.
Come in once a month at most, screw with Cena and then take off for a bit.
Keep in mind, they used to take a year to build up storylines with the payoff at Mania years ago.
Sure the match wasn't signed that early on, but either way it was in the works for a year in the making.
The Mega-Powers Explode anyone? Yea, and look at the end result. Phenomenal story. It can be done.
Maybe having 14 ppvs a year has made us forget about lengthy storylines. I mean, when the longest time we're used to having for build up is 5-6 weeks, then a year can seem like a life time.
Patience Pt. 2
I'm not new to the world of the IWC (Internet Wrestling Community).
I've been in forums on many different pages throughout the web and one thing I see the most is the topic of "This guy needs to be elevated.", "This guy should be getting pushed, he deserves it.".
Now, with some of the wrestlers who have been talked about it I have agreed with, but people are saying this after the guy has been there for a year or two.
That just doesn't work, because then after it happens, after all the begging for "New Blood", the IWC will turn their back on them like that and the next forum saying "I'm so tired of said wrestler, and he doesn't deserve to be where he is."
The fans both IWC and not, need patience. Look at people like Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio, Shawn Michaels. Those guys paid their dues for a long long period of time, and it made the win that much more because as fans we were there through all the times and knew they could do it, and it was a personal victory for ourselves, as if we were in the ring with them during that huge moment in time of their career.
Given, some pushes just seem right no matter how fast they are (ex. Brock Lesnar) but look at how his pro wrestling career was gone just as fast as it got started. (NOTE: maybe not the best example as his UFC career is absolutely stellar...almost, and I proudly wear Death Clutch shirts)
But if you understand what I'm saying here, maybe next time you go into a forum, you might not be so quick to say that "Johnnie NewBody" should be the WWE Champion one year after he starts, and let his character develop over time and capture us through that evolution.
Until next time, Keep it rockin'.
We have our main event match for Wrestlemania 28, next year in Miami. Yes, that's correct, we had our main event for next year announced before any matches were made for Extreme Rules next month. I'm okay with that.
The dream will come true, The Rock vs. John Cena on the grandest stage of them all.
A lot of people are questioning whether announcing it this early makes sense? And I say yes.
We have something to look forward to, even though it's far off, when the time comes, we will be watching.
Also, The Rock is locked into making some appearances leading up to that. He doesn't need to be there weekly.
Come in once a month at most, screw with Cena and then take off for a bit.
Keep in mind, they used to take a year to build up storylines with the payoff at Mania years ago.
Sure the match wasn't signed that early on, but either way it was in the works for a year in the making.
The Mega-Powers Explode anyone? Yea, and look at the end result. Phenomenal story. It can be done.
Maybe having 14 ppvs a year has made us forget about lengthy storylines. I mean, when the longest time we're used to having for build up is 5-6 weeks, then a year can seem like a life time.
Patience Pt. 2
I'm not new to the world of the IWC (Internet Wrestling Community).
I've been in forums on many different pages throughout the web and one thing I see the most is the topic of "This guy needs to be elevated.", "This guy should be getting pushed, he deserves it.".
Now, with some of the wrestlers who have been talked about it I have agreed with, but people are saying this after the guy has been there for a year or two.
That just doesn't work, because then after it happens, after all the begging for "New Blood", the IWC will turn their back on them like that and the next forum saying "I'm so tired of said wrestler, and he doesn't deserve to be where he is."
The fans both IWC and not, need patience. Look at people like Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio, Shawn Michaels. Those guys paid their dues for a long long period of time, and it made the win that much more because as fans we were there through all the times and knew they could do it, and it was a personal victory for ourselves, as if we were in the ring with them during that huge moment in time of their career.
Given, some pushes just seem right no matter how fast they are (ex. Brock Lesnar) but look at how his pro wrestling career was gone just as fast as it got started. (NOTE: maybe not the best example as his UFC career is absolutely stellar...almost, and I proudly wear Death Clutch shirts)
But if you understand what I'm saying here, maybe next time you go into a forum, you might not be so quick to say that "Johnnie NewBody" should be the WWE Champion one year after he starts, and let his character develop over time and capture us through that evolution.
Until next time, Keep it rockin'.
Monday, April 4, 2011
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.
And I'm gonna plug some things here.
Three podcasts you need to listen to are :
Art of Wrestling - Colt Cabana sits down each week with a new guest, professional wrestlers from all walks of the industry and all of them have great stories to tell. On iTunes and welovecolt.com every thursday.
Right After Wrestling - Arda Ocal and former WWE Referee Jimmy Korderas talk WWE, TNA and all the top headlines in professional wrestling with awesome weekly guests to chime in. Every Monday night after RAW, hence the name Right After Wrestling. On iTunes and score.com/radio
I Want Wrestling - Former WWE Creative write Dave Lagana hosts a series of great podcasts from formerly creative where he chats with other former creative team members, or promote this where he has industry personnel on to promote events and other things. Again check it out in iTunes or at iwantwrestling.com
Until next time, keep it rockin'
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.
And I'm gonna plug some things here.
Three podcasts you need to listen to are :
Art of Wrestling - Colt Cabana sits down each week with a new guest, professional wrestlers from all walks of the industry and all of them have great stories to tell. On iTunes and welovecolt.com every thursday.
Right After Wrestling - Arda Ocal and former WWE Referee Jimmy Korderas talk WWE, TNA and all the top headlines in professional wrestling with awesome weekly guests to chime in. Every Monday night after RAW, hence the name Right After Wrestling. On iTunes and score.com/radio
I Want Wrestling - Former WWE Creative write Dave Lagana hosts a series of great podcasts from formerly creative where he chats with other former creative team members, or promote this where he has industry personnel on to promote events and other things. Again check it out in iTunes or at iwantwrestling.com
Until next time, keep it rockin'
Friday, April 1, 2011
Gift of Gab
A great look and top notch abilities can take you pretty far in the world of professional wrestling, a lot further than it actually should sometimes.
But the way to make it all the way the having those two previous mentioned, as well as that third crucial element. The ability to talk.
Yea I know, unless they're a mute, every wrestler can talk.
But not all of them can talk well and convincingly.
How many times have you seen a wrestler standing in the middle of the ring and you realized they might as well have someone standing there with cue cards in the ring with them?
Too often.
The few who posess the gift of gab are ones such as Chris Jericho, CM Punk, Edge, Randy Orton. (I know there are others, but those guys come to mind straight away.
They sound so convincing. They can make you think that they believe in what they are saying and just maybe, they mean it.
Then there are those who, well, they mean well but just can't do it. Remember Shelton Benjamins promo when he kept using "Smurf" as a swear censor?
BRUTAL!!
What can people like him do though to get over this hump?
How did those guys handle it back in the day?
The mouth piece Manager!
Guys like Paul Heyman, Bobby Heenan and Classie Freddy Blassie. All of those were amazing mouth pieces and got over the wrestlers they were with cause they were that missing element. They knew how to generate heat or a pop from the crowd.
But why is it that the Manager has faded away like the credibility in WWE Tag Team wrestling?
Why silent the voices of those who desperately need them?
So many guys could be recieving that response from the crowd instead of killing of segments and hurting matches that follow it.
Who are some that could use one nowadays?
A couple come to mind:
Evan Bourne - The crowd already goes nuts for this guy. Even lacking the size, he is still set to get a push soon, but the lack of a great promo could really stall his push.
Ted Dibiase - I know, I know. The guy can already cut a decent promo when he's given the chance. But look at the rut he is in at the moment. He's not really selling himself as credible. Imagine if he had someone like Bobby Heenan (someone LIKE, I know it would never actually be Heenan) He would sell him to the crowd, really get them riled up, then Dibiase could do his promo to a hot crowd and they would eat it right up.
Who do you think would benefit from a Manager as a mouth piece?
But the way to make it all the way the having those two previous mentioned, as well as that third crucial element. The ability to talk.
Yea I know, unless they're a mute, every wrestler can talk.
But not all of them can talk well and convincingly.
How many times have you seen a wrestler standing in the middle of the ring and you realized they might as well have someone standing there with cue cards in the ring with them?
Too often.
The few who posess the gift of gab are ones such as Chris Jericho, CM Punk, Edge, Randy Orton. (I know there are others, but those guys come to mind straight away.
They sound so convincing. They can make you think that they believe in what they are saying and just maybe, they mean it.
Then there are those who, well, they mean well but just can't do it. Remember Shelton Benjamins promo when he kept using "Smurf" as a swear censor?
BRUTAL!!
What can people like him do though to get over this hump?
How did those guys handle it back in the day?
The mouth piece Manager!
Guys like Paul Heyman, Bobby Heenan and Classie Freddy Blassie. All of those were amazing mouth pieces and got over the wrestlers they were with cause they were that missing element. They knew how to generate heat or a pop from the crowd.
But why is it that the Manager has faded away like the credibility in WWE Tag Team wrestling?
Why silent the voices of those who desperately need them?
So many guys could be recieving that response from the crowd instead of killing of segments and hurting matches that follow it.
Who are some that could use one nowadays?
A couple come to mind:
Evan Bourne - The crowd already goes nuts for this guy. Even lacking the size, he is still set to get a push soon, but the lack of a great promo could really stall his push.
Ted Dibiase - I know, I know. The guy can already cut a decent promo when he's given the chance. But look at the rut he is in at the moment. He's not really selling himself as credible. Imagine if he had someone like Bobby Heenan (someone LIKE, I know it would never actually be Heenan) He would sell him to the crowd, really get them riled up, then Dibiase could do his promo to a hot crowd and they would eat it right up.
Who do you think would benefit from a Manager as a mouth piece?
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Wrestlemania 27 Predictions
The last Raw before Wrestlemania 27 is in the books and it was a great episode. I'm even more interested in the biggest show of the year, and that's saying something since I was very interested before.
I'm going to go through the card for the show and make my predictions on who will win.
1. United States Championship - Sheamus (c) vs. Daniel Bryan
I believe this will be a great match if they are given enough time. Since Sheamus is just on the rise again and only recently won the United States Championship recently, I don't see him dropping it yet. Maybe at Backlash, but for now, after an impressive showing from both guys, Sheamus leaves Atlanta with the strap still around his waist.
2. Trish Stratus, John Morrison and Snooki vs. LayCool and Dolph Ziggler.
Trish will show why she was voted Diva of the Decade and Morrison and Ziggler will pull out all the stops....that they can. I doubt this will be more than 7 minutes, and unfortunately you'll see the end coming when Snooki gets the tag and as long as she's not wasted or trying to smush with Morrison or Ziggler, she'll somehow get the pin for her team.
3. The Corre vs. Kane, Big Show, Santino and Kozlov
Kane is a veteran who puts over younger guys. Big Show has one of the worst Mania records ever, and Santino and Kozlov...well...you know. The Corre is on the rise and on a hot streak. They get the win here.
4. Cody Rhodes vs. Rey Mysterio
As far as the under card goes, this match I am looking forward to the most. I think it's got the potential to (almost) steal the show and really elevate Rhode as a major player. I would love to see Rhodes pick up the win here, and I'm going to make a ballsy prediction and say that this will be his shining moment.
5. Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
Here's my dream match that I hate to see. These are my two favorite guys, locking up at the biggest show of the year. The build up has been great and these two will have one of the most talked about matches. I'm making a bold prediction. Someone from FCW will make a debut, possibly Seth Rollins (Tyler Black) and help Punk get the dirty win. I won't be upset if I'm wrong as I said, these are my two favorite guys.
6. Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole w/ Jack Swagger and Special Guest Ref, Stone Cold Steve Austin
Stunner for Swagger, a 5 minute beating for Cole, and Lawler and Austin celebrating with beer. It should not be any different than that. Lawler deserves his first ever Wrestlemania moment.
7. World Heavyweight Championship Match - Edge (c) w/ Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio w/ Brodus Clay
Del Rio is a rising star in WWE and it's no secret that they have big plans for him. Will it start here in Atlanta on Sunday? I think so. Not sure how. Interference from Brodus Clay and Christian is more than likely to happen, but how it plays out, well that's just something we have to wait and see, along with a new World Champion.
8. WWE Championship Match - The Miz (c) w/ Alex Riley vs. John Cena
The Rock will no doubt get involved here as the big talk of Wrestlemania has been John Cena and The Rocks verbal assaults on each other, which have been fantastic, however I feel like The Miz is being shunned out and almost forgotten in the mix. It sucks too because he is the Champion, and he deserves to have a more prominent role in the whole thing. If the reports are true and The Rock will be around for maybe even a Summerslam match or even next years Wrestlemania, I picture The Miz somehow getting the win, and really having a platform to be showcased as a big deal in WWE.
9. The Undertaker vs. Triple H
I don't care how awesome the build up has been, for a man who is 18 and 0 and Mania, I will NOT bet against The Undertaker. I expect a jealous HBK to either give Triple H sweet chin music, by accident or on purpose, and that will be where it goes wrong for Triple H. The No-Holds Barred stipulation should help the match as Undertakers injuries and status aren't a huge secret. A lot of near pinfalls in this one, and even as sure as I am 'Taker will win, I know I will be on the edge of my seat.
So there's my predictions for Wrestlemania 27, this Sunday on PPV at 8pm Eastern. Going to be a great one.
I'd love to hear your thoughts and predictions. Drop me a line on here below the post, email brad.m.legere@gmail.com or twitter @bradfordml
Until next time, keep it rockin'
I'm going to go through the card for the show and make my predictions on who will win.
1. United States Championship - Sheamus (c) vs. Daniel Bryan
I believe this will be a great match if they are given enough time. Since Sheamus is just on the rise again and only recently won the United States Championship recently, I don't see him dropping it yet. Maybe at Backlash, but for now, after an impressive showing from both guys, Sheamus leaves Atlanta with the strap still around his waist.
2. Trish Stratus, John Morrison and Snooki vs. LayCool and Dolph Ziggler.
Trish will show why she was voted Diva of the Decade and Morrison and Ziggler will pull out all the stops....that they can. I doubt this will be more than 7 minutes, and unfortunately you'll see the end coming when Snooki gets the tag and as long as she's not wasted or trying to smush with Morrison or Ziggler, she'll somehow get the pin for her team.
3. The Corre vs. Kane, Big Show, Santino and Kozlov
Kane is a veteran who puts over younger guys. Big Show has one of the worst Mania records ever, and Santino and Kozlov...well...you know. The Corre is on the rise and on a hot streak. They get the win here.
4. Cody Rhodes vs. Rey Mysterio
As far as the under card goes, this match I am looking forward to the most. I think it's got the potential to (almost) steal the show and really elevate Rhode as a major player. I would love to see Rhodes pick up the win here, and I'm going to make a ballsy prediction and say that this will be his shining moment.
5. Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
Here's my dream match that I hate to see. These are my two favorite guys, locking up at the biggest show of the year. The build up has been great and these two will have one of the most talked about matches. I'm making a bold prediction. Someone from FCW will make a debut, possibly Seth Rollins (Tyler Black) and help Punk get the dirty win. I won't be upset if I'm wrong as I said, these are my two favorite guys.
6. Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole w/ Jack Swagger and Special Guest Ref, Stone Cold Steve Austin
Stunner for Swagger, a 5 minute beating for Cole, and Lawler and Austin celebrating with beer. It should not be any different than that. Lawler deserves his first ever Wrestlemania moment.
7. World Heavyweight Championship Match - Edge (c) w/ Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio w/ Brodus Clay
Del Rio is a rising star in WWE and it's no secret that they have big plans for him. Will it start here in Atlanta on Sunday? I think so. Not sure how. Interference from Brodus Clay and Christian is more than likely to happen, but how it plays out, well that's just something we have to wait and see, along with a new World Champion.
8. WWE Championship Match - The Miz (c) w/ Alex Riley vs. John Cena
The Rock will no doubt get involved here as the big talk of Wrestlemania has been John Cena and The Rocks verbal assaults on each other, which have been fantastic, however I feel like The Miz is being shunned out and almost forgotten in the mix. It sucks too because he is the Champion, and he deserves to have a more prominent role in the whole thing. If the reports are true and The Rock will be around for maybe even a Summerslam match or even next years Wrestlemania, I picture The Miz somehow getting the win, and really having a platform to be showcased as a big deal in WWE.
9. The Undertaker vs. Triple H
I don't care how awesome the build up has been, for a man who is 18 and 0 and Mania, I will NOT bet against The Undertaker. I expect a jealous HBK to either give Triple H sweet chin music, by accident or on purpose, and that will be where it goes wrong for Triple H. The No-Holds Barred stipulation should help the match as Undertakers injuries and status aren't a huge secret. A lot of near pinfalls in this one, and even as sure as I am 'Taker will win, I know I will be on the edge of my seat.
So there's my predictions for Wrestlemania 27, this Sunday on PPV at 8pm Eastern. Going to be a great one.
I'd love to hear your thoughts and predictions. Drop me a line on here below the post, email brad.m.legere@gmail.com or twitter @bradfordml
Until next time, keep it rockin'
Monday, March 28, 2011
Three favorite Wrestlemania Entrances
Wrestlemania 27 is now less than a week away and for the first time in years, I am excited about the majority of the card.
I am really looking forward to Cody Rhodes and Mysterio, Punk and Orton and Daniel Bryan and Sheamus.
Obviously the title matches and the Streak are givens that I want to see as well.
But another thing, aside from stellar matches, that I and most people look forward to, are the entrances. Over the years there have been some memorable ones.
In no particular order these are three that stood out to me over the years
1. Undertaker - Wrestlemania 9
Yes it was his worst Wrestlemania Match, on one of the worst Wrestlemanias, but this entrance was awesome. No fire, no Druids, no lightning. Just a creepy, dark character with a vulture. Love it.
2. Shawn Michaels - Wrestlemania 12
I was ten years old, sitting at my Uncles place watching Wrestlemania 12, and I remember we all were confused when Jose Lothario came out at first. Then he hit the ring, pointed up, the music hit and the rest is history. Mr. Wrestlemania.
3. Stone Cold Steve Austin - Wrestlemania 13
I was starting to turn as a Steve Austin fan, despite being Canadian. I always was a fan of the bad asses, even as a young boy, and I just saw him as someone who did it his way and didn't give a fuck....because the script told him to be that way...just saying. Either way this was a huge match for him and one of my favorite entrances and matches. BTW did Shamrock wear a ref shirt or just paint stripes on himself?
Now I know there are plenty of other great ones from Triple H, John Cena, The Rock, and many others, however I'd like to hear your favorites. Comment here or follow me on twitter @bradfordml and let me know there.
Next post, I'll talk Wrestlemania 27 predictions
Until next time, keep it rockin'
I am really looking forward to Cody Rhodes and Mysterio, Punk and Orton and Daniel Bryan and Sheamus.
Obviously the title matches and the Streak are givens that I want to see as well.
But another thing, aside from stellar matches, that I and most people look forward to, are the entrances. Over the years there have been some memorable ones.
In no particular order these are three that stood out to me over the years
1. Undertaker - Wrestlemania 9
Yes it was his worst Wrestlemania Match, on one of the worst Wrestlemanias, but this entrance was awesome. No fire, no Druids, no lightning. Just a creepy, dark character with a vulture. Love it.
2. Shawn Michaels - Wrestlemania 12
I was ten years old, sitting at my Uncles place watching Wrestlemania 12, and I remember we all were confused when Jose Lothario came out at first. Then he hit the ring, pointed up, the music hit and the rest is history. Mr. Wrestlemania.
3. Stone Cold Steve Austin - Wrestlemania 13
I was starting to turn as a Steve Austin fan, despite being Canadian. I always was a fan of the bad asses, even as a young boy, and I just saw him as someone who did it his way and didn't give a fuck....because the script told him to be that way...just saying. Either way this was a huge match for him and one of my favorite entrances and matches. BTW did Shamrock wear a ref shirt or just paint stripes on himself?
Now I know there are plenty of other great ones from Triple H, John Cena, The Rock, and many others, however I'd like to hear your favorites. Comment here or follow me on twitter @bradfordml and let me know there.
Next post, I'll talk Wrestlemania 27 predictions
Until next time, keep it rockin'
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