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[NDX]

I don't recall ever seeing Abby's name mentioned on TV, at all.

[Scar Predator]

I don't recall ever seeing Abby's name mentioned on TV, at all.

I just read a report of the event and Terry Funk inducted him.

[NDX]

I know he was going in (and I'm looking forward to hearing that speech on the dvd set), it just never made it on television. Hell, the video they posted online was very well done for the PG era, showed a vicious Abby without getting all gory.

[SpideyVille]

Just read this:

-- Underneath The Undertaker vs. Triple H match in the official WrestleMania program is the tag line "Nothing Else Matters."

Interesting to note that that's the name of a Metallica song, though I don't think that they'd use that one for Triple H.

[Heretic]

"Nothing Else Matters" is merely HHH's opinion of what happens with wrestlers other than himself.

[Lunar_Wolf]

Lawl!

[Nightwing]

I know I'm gonna regret this but I just ordered Wrestlemania. :(
I'm seriously thinking of doing the same.













Just might. :o

[Heretic]

I'm probably just going to watch it on Steal-O-Vision like I do every other PPV.

[NDX]

I don't know if I'm even going to make an effort. I'll just read the results and finish producing the post PPV 3 hour extravaganza on PW247radio.com

[Hotwire]

Just read this:



Interesting to note that that's the name of a Metallica song, though I don't think that they'd use that one for Triple H.
Well, Metallica did post on their Facebook page that he will be using one of their songs.

[bullets]

So now they got Shawn Michaels getting his Hall of Fame. Can't say I've ever seen him look this nervous http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMezkmjVpys

[Scar Predator]

I know he was going in (and I'm looking forward to hearing that speech on the dvd set), it just never made it on television. Hell, the video they posted online was very well done for the PG era, showed a vicious Abby without getting all gory.

Yes, the vid was very well done. I'm happy that this happened during Abby's lifetime. He's stated several times that he wanted to be in the HOF but I was concerned that at his advanced age, he might not live to see his induction.

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

Hey hunter when you're watching tomorrow, look for me. I'll be a random spec in the 3rd deck!

:)

[Hunter Rider]

Its possible. I think Punk is probably like a sponge when it comes to wrestling. You can tell which guys he really gravitates towards as influence but I think he's probably learned from every great promo he's every heard.

I hear a little bit of Raven, Foley, Roberts, and a few other guys in his promos. The cool thing about him is that he takes all that and makes it all his own. Unlike the Miz who is just trying to do warmed over Rock half the time.

Yeah Punk has always seemed like a student of the game, Miz is clearly a life long fan as well, it will be interesting to see if he can evolve.

Nothign wrong with that. I think Rey and Cody or Punk and Orton could deliver strong matches...and HBK alone now has me interested in what exactly will happen during HHH vs Taker.

It was that Triple H/Taker/HBK promo and the big finish with The Rock and Cena that laid both matches wide open, too add to the Cody/Rey and Sheamus/Bryan matches that hooked me in, dammit! lol.

:lmao: Great now i'm trying to picture him in a sweatervest and khakis.

Pete Gas should do a run in and be revealed as Miz long lost brother. :D

I sometimes forget how diverse CM Punk's indy career was before he caught his break in WWE. He feuded with most of TNA's current young guns and he had a verbal feud with Steamboat. Makes me wonder what the scene would be if he ever buys TNA.

Vince: Joe, this is CM Punk
Punk: Um, Vince I already know Joe pretty well, in fact we had MOTY honors in 2004.
Vince: :dry:, that's cool....have you met AJ?
CM Punk: Yeah, I wrestled him too
Vince: Oh well, gentlemen I'll just leave you to it....:dry:

It makes me chuckle when I think of it like that

The only thing is Joe and AJ would be called something else now that they'd be part of the WWE universe. :csad:

Monday before Raw. Which I'll gladly miss for work.

Wow why didn't it air as normal?

I'm seriously thinking of doing the same.


Just might. :o

Wrestlemania man, it just does something to us fans.

Hey hunter when you're watching tomorrow, look for me. I'll be a random spec in the 3rd deck!

:)

Haha! :D :up: Hold up a sign saying "The Hype's Miz fan" so we spot ya! :cwink:

[Hunter Rider]

acKetP5xGdk

This vid still gives me goose bumps. :csad:

[MMMMM...Dounuts]

acKetP5xGdk

This vid still gives me goose bumps. :csad:

Great video, made me kinda sad.

[Nightwing]

Wrestlemania man, it just does something to us fans.
Yep...I remember saying weeks ago I wouldn't watch it and now..just hours away, I'm torn. :o

[NDX]

No matter how much I would want to see this show, money is too tight for me to do so. I just couldn't do $60 for a 4 hour show that I'm not at.

[Heretic]

I actually had tickets to Mania and opted not to go.

[bullets]

I would of went.... I looked at all the fan access videos and of course the one we had for WM24 was pathetic compared to that.

[Spider-ManHero12]

So now they got Shawn Michaels getting his Hall of Fame. Can't say I've ever seen him look this nervous http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMezkmjVpys I'll be honest here, I barely EVER get teary eyed. However, when watching this and seeing Vince get choked up and Shawn getting teary eyed, it really hits me hard. I grew up watching Shawn Michaels.

[Scar Predator]

No matter how much I would want to see this show, money is too tight for me to do so. I just couldn't do $60 for a 4 hour show that I'm not at.

I smell what you're cookin'. :woot: As much as I love wrestling, I only buy WM and I split the cost with a friend. Other PPVs, I watch them on DVD later on.

[Ajendo]

I'll be honest here, I barely EVER get teary eyed. However, when watching this and seeing Vince get choked up and Shawn getting teary eyed, it really hits me hard. I grew up watching Shawn Michaels.

I hear that, I've been watching wwf/e for the last 22 years and seeing that collage almost brought a tear to my eye, I mean, I grew up with these people, I remember Michaels superkicking Jannety at bruce's barbershop, amazing and turbulent times.

ladies and gentlemen, Shawn Michaels has just left the building!

cut to Monsoon, ranting about how nobody cares loooooool

[spidey-dude]

I know I'm gonna regret this but I just ordered Wrestlemania. :(


if i had sky i would have too

as it i i guess i "wont" be :cwink: watching it in :cwink: anyway at all

[Spider-ManHero12]

I hear that, I've been watching wwf/e for the last 22 years and seeing that collage almost brought a tear to my eye, I mean, I grew up with these people, I remember Michaels superkicking Jannety at bruce's barbershop, amazing and turbulent times.

ladies and gentlemen, Shawn Michaels has just left the building!

cut to Monsoon, ranting about how nobody cares loooooool Agreed, lol Loved those times. I started watching Wrestling 1996/early 1997. Shawn, Austin, Rock, and Undertaker were the ones that really got me, though, the Rock didn't really get extremely popular until 1999. my msot memorable Shawn Michaels moment (and one of my earliest) was probably his match with Austin at WM 14.

[NDX]

I smell what you're cookin'. :woot: As much as I love wrestling, I only buy WM and I split the cost with a friend. Other PPVs, I watch them on DVD later on.
I was invited to go to two places, but I really didn't feel like traveling. Pile on the fact I have a radio show to do right afterward (at least make sure the people on it don't **** up) and putting my cat to sleep yesterday, just nor wanting to be around people right now. Hell, this is more energy than I want to be putting out right now.

[Slushy]

People are saying Bryan Vs. Sheamus will steal the show, but I think Mysterio Vs. Rhodes will pull the upset.


Interesting to note that that's the name of a Metallica song, though I don't think that they'd use that one for Triple H.


If it wasn't an April Fool's joke, I'd mark the fu** out if Triple H came out to "Seek and Destroy"!

[bullets]

I'll be honest here, I barely EVER get teary eyed. However, when watching this and seeing Vince get choked up and Shawn getting teary eyed, it really hits me hard. I grew up watching Shawn Michaels.


Yeah that was definitely surreal to see and you have to feel it at least a little bit to because you know the trial and tribulations these two have gone through. There's almost like this father/son bond between them. What's interesting in the HOF report is that after Hunter tells some jokes he gets choked up aswell.




I hear that, I've been watching wwf/e for the last 22 years and seeing that collage almost brought a tear to my eye, I mean, I grew up with these people, I remember Michaels superkicking Jannety at bruce's barbershop, amazing and turbulent times.

ladies and gentlemen, Shawn Michaels has just left the building!

cut to Monsoon, ranting about how nobody cares loooooool


That was a great line , I thought it was hilarious he brought that back for his retirement speech on RAW .... I started watching sometime in the early 90's and really took notice to Shawn after that but I hated his gimmick as a face character. I was so glad he turned back in 1997 ...Then when he came back I couldn't see him any other way

[Kaleb]

Just read this:



Interesting to note that that's the name of a Metallica song, though I don't think that they'd use that one for Triple H.
Well it is a slow song which will match HHH walking pace.

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

Haha! :D :up: Hold up a sign saying "The Hype's Miz fan" so we spot ya! :cwink:

Okay so I'll be a slightly bigger spec in the 3rd deck!

:D

So pumped getting ready to start the drive now.

[Hotwire]

Okay so I'll be a slightly bigger spec in the 3rd deck!

:D

So pumped getting ready to start the drive now.

Just make sure you spell everything right on your sign. We can't have you embarrassing us. If you can, please post a pic of your sign.

BTW, I thought you lived in Atlanta. Where do you have to drive in from?

[the_ultimate_evil]

No matter how much I would want to see this show, money is too tight for me to do so. I just couldn't do $60 for a 4 hour show that I'm not at.

$60 **** that, its only £15 in the uk

[spidey-dude]

$60 **** that, its only £15 in the uk

REALLY!?

damn wish i had sky at uni - is there any other legitimate way to watch it in the uk if you dont have sky?

[Metallo]

People are saying Bryan Vs. Sheamus will steal the show, but I think Mysterio Vs. Rhodes will pull the upset.

If it wasn't an April Fool's joke, I'd mark the fu** out if Triple H came out to "Seek and Destroy"!

I've got a lot of faith in both of those as far as match quality.

I had the same thought about Seek and Destroy. That would be amusing considering who one of Takers early rumored opponents was.


No matter how much I would want to see this show, money is too tight for me to do so. I just couldn't do $60 for a 4 hour show that I'm not at.

I smell what you're cookin'. :woot: As much as I love wrestling, I only buy WM and I split the cost with a friend. Other PPVs, I watch them on DVD later on.

My cousin asked me if I wanted to split it at watch it with him but I declined since work has kept me busy the last few days and I've had my mind on other personal stuff that would keep me from enjoying the show right now.


I smell what you're cookin'. :woot: As much as I love wrestling, I only buy WM and I split the cost with a friend. Other PPVs, I watch them on DVD later on.

I do that with most WWE PPV's these days.


I hear that, I've been watching wwf/e for the last 22 years and seeing that collage almost brought a tear to my eye, I mean, I grew up with these people, I remember Michaels superkicking Jannety at bruce's barbershop, amazing and turbulent times.

ladies and gentlemen, Shawn Michaels has just left the building!

cut to Monsoon, ranting about how nobody cares loooooool

Ditto. I grew up watching everybody from the Hogan era to the Attitude era. I was a fan of the Rockers and a huge fan of Michaels when he went solo. I remember the feud with Jannetty, The feud with Razor, The Heartbreak Hotel and Diesel, and The Iron Man match like they were yesterday. I've probably been watching Shawn Michaels for over two thirds of my life. Crazy.

[LuisTX85]

Will we be able to talk about WM during the ppv??,Or is there another thread for it or we have to wait a day or something cause of spoilers??

[Slushy]

Interviewer: As the host this year, obviously you're going to be involved with John Cena...

The Rock: Yeah, I'm gonna fu** him up!

My new favorite Rock quote! http://forums.prowrestling.com/images/smilies/lol.gif

[Spider-ManHero12]

Another time I almost got teary eyed is when Stone Cold was inducted into the hall fame. He was and still is my favorite of all time with Rock coming in at a close second.

[venom892]

I laughed when the ring didn't fit Shawn.You can tell though Shawn has always been one of Vince's favorites.It seems to me that back in the mid 90s Bret and Shawn were like two kids fighting for their fathers attention.

[Nemi]

acKetP5xGdk

This vid still gives me goose bumps. :csad:

:csad: I wonder who does their videos. they are always amazing.

[Kaleb]

:csad: I wonder who does their videos. they are always amazing.

His name is Adam,shawn actually went out of his way during his retirement speech to thank him.

[Dr. Evil]

Wow why didn't it air as normal?



Probably because the USA Network didn't want the WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony competing with the NCAA Final Four Basketball games. IMO, it was most likely their call, not the WWE's.

[Kaleb]

http://static.ow.ly/photos/normal/9SLW.jpg

[SuperFerret]

I swear, I thought X-Pac died years ago.

[Nemi]

What the ***** is Waltman looking at?

[Kaleb]

http://cdn.heymanhustle.craveonline.com/images/ccbd9.jpg

[MMMMM...Dounuts]

What the ***** is Waltman looking at?

The same thing Randy Orton looks at.

[SpideyVille]

What the ***** is Waltman looking at?
Probably at another camera. I saw a video of this last night that showed a bunch of cameramen shooting photos of all of them at once.

[Metallo]

I swear, I thought X-Pac died years ago.

He almost did.

[Metallo]

Jesse Ventura Speaks on WMania and His Wrestling Future
by Nick Paglino

Thanks to Chris Yandek for sending in the following:

In a new interview with CYInterview.com, Governor Jesse Ventura says he wasn't invited to WrestleMania this year. He says he would love to get back into movies and doesn’t rule out the possibility of returning to professional wrestling. He also speaks about his relationship, today, with his former boss Vince McMahon of the WWE.

“Wrestling, I doubt that would ever happen. The answer that I always give to that is certainly I’d go back to wrestling if Vince puts the decimal point in the right place…I probably speak with him [Vince McMahon] maybe once every couple of years, maybe for whatever reason we may talk or something could come up or we communicate. No. WrestleMania is tomorrow. He didn’t call me to do anything in that and I didn’t expect him to at all. So you know, but who knows? I’ve learned at age 59 that you never say never.”

With talk of Donald Trump, who has appeared with WWE, possibly running for president, Governor Ventura weighs in on he makes of it. Jesse considers “The Donald” a friend of his. However, he does not think Trump is serious about running, but if he is, he has one piece of advice for him.

“I don’t think Donald’s serious. I know Donald and I consider “The Donald” a friend of mine. But I think Donald just does it ‘cause he likes the spotlight and he knows that if he shakes and rattles about running for President and all that, he’ll get tremendous publicity out of it and Donald likes that. He likes to be in front of a camera…The thing Donald’s got to do though if he runs for President, you know the one thing he needs to do, which will shut up the media, shave his head. He’s got that God awful comb over and that’s all the media ever talks about. That’s what they nail Donald on every time is his hair.”

Having dedicated his latest book 63 Documents The Government Doesn’t Want You To Read to Congressman Ron Paul, CYInterview.com asked the former governor if he would consider running as a vice-presidential candidate with Ron Paul, who has run for the presidency in the past. Jesse said he would give it very serious consideration if Ron Paul would run as an Independent and quit the Republican Party.

“If Ron Paul would quit the Republican Party and run as an Independent and if he came to me and said, ‘Governor Ventura, would you be my vice president?’ I would give it very, very serious consideration. Absolutely…The only problem is, maybe Ron and I would have to flip a coin to see who would be President…I wouldn’t mind the VP job because then see, I could still go down to the Baja (editor’s note: Ventura spends about half the year in Baja California in Mexico.)”

You can read the write up and listen to the entire close to 50 minute interview with Jesse Ventura at the link discussing many more topics on politics, professional wrestling and more:

http://www.cyinterview.com/2011/04/former-gov-jesse-ventura-on-latest-book-wikileaks-rwandan-genocide-libya-federal-budget-deficit-obama-trump-ron-paul-running-wrestling-more/.

Make the call, Vince

[BlackLantern]

Make the call, Vince

for what? what could Ventura be doing to contribute??

and he'd probably want more than he's worth

[Metallo]

for what? what could Ventura be doing to contribute??

and he'd probably want more than he's worth

I dunno...to give us a GOOD announcer??? I doubt Vince feels he needs him but Ventura was a better announcer than everybody in WWE right not not named Jim Ross.

MAYBE he's the one guy that could actually make Cole sound like somebody worth listening to the same way JBL did?

Jessie would ask for a lot but...hey...Vince loves celebrity. He's payed lesser ones to work for him.

The fact that Jessie came back to Raw and announced for WWE after a 15 + year layoff and STILL did it better than most of the people there now really says it all.

Vince would never hire him because he can't intimidate Ventura and feels that announcers don't matter.

The announce pool is as shallow as Eugenes kiddie pool so if they stuck Ventura with Grisham or another young announcer Theres a good chance they'd learn from it. Not a lot of guys around now to teach them besides JR.



WWE Superstar Knocks LayCool's Speech for Sunny, Sheamus Speaks, Jericho
By Marc Middleton (cramtechnologies@gmail.com)

Apr 3, 2011 - 7:45:03 AM

- Sheamus was interviewed by Brian Fritz of BetweenTheRopes.com this weekend at Axxess and guaranteed a main event spot at WrestleMania next year:

- Chris Jericho was hanging out with WWE fan and American Idol contestant James Durbin yesterday at the Rainbow restaurant in Los Angeles.

- Several readers who attended the WWE Hall of Fame last night have noted to us how bad Layla and Michelle McCool's induction speech for Sunny was.

John Morrison compared LayCool's speech to Jersey Shore star The Situation's recent bomb at the Donald Trump roast with the following on Twitter: "Lay-Cool's induction speech at Hall of Fame = the Situation at the Trump roast."


:hehe: Could it really have been THAT bad? Now I have to see it. Of course we've all known for over a year that these two should be kept as far away from a live mic as possible.

I thought ALL the Divas would be saying something? But once again Laycool is center stage :facepalm:

[Superark]

Credit www.PWInsider.com (http://www.PWInsider.com)

YOU WILL NEVER BELIEVE THE WORD WWE WILL STOP USING GOING FORWARD
by Mike Johnson (mike@pwinsider.com) @ 9:50 AM on 4/3/2011

World Wrestling Entertainment has issued an internal edict that the word "Wrestling" will no longer be used in any way, shape or form by the company. Seriously.


The edict includes all mentions of the word and even the company's own name, as all promotional material will be branded as simply WWE, not "World Wrestling Entertainment." Everything from the company's posters to their books to the commentary will fall under the new rule, which was put into place a week ago.
The company edict is a branding decision to attempt to move the company forward as a full fledged entertainment machine, as opposed to a wrestling company, as well as continue to distance themselves from any other entities running nationally

[spidey-dude]

is it going to be called entertania next year then?

[Metallo]

Credit www.PWInsider.com (http://www.PWInsider.com)

YOU WILL NEVER BELIEVE THE WORD WWE WILL STOP USING GOING FORWARD
by Mike Johnson (mike@pwinsider.com) @ 9:50 AM on 4/3/2011

World Wrestling Entertainment has issued an internal edict that the word "Wrestling" will no longer be used in any way, shape or form by the company. Seriously.


The edict includes all mentions of the word and even the company's own name, as all promotional material will be branded as simply WWE, not "World Wrestling Entertainment." Everything from the company's posters to their books to the commentary will fall under the new rule, which was put into place a week ago.
The company edict is a branding decision to attempt to move the company forward as a full fledged entertainment machine, as opposed to a wrestling company, as well as continue to distance themselves from any other entities running nationally

Not really surprised but still...:facepalm:

And yet their biggest event is STILL called Wrestlemania. What to do?

Knowing how Vince usually responds to these things I'm sure he'll say something like this:

http://shallwedine.com/vMcMahon.jpg

"Wrestlemania doesn't mean wrestling anymore. When people think of that name its come to take on its own meaning. 'Wrestling' isn't the first thing to register our audiences minds when they think about Wrestlemania"

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/v-XBkESHr58/hqdefault.jpg
"Mmmm...doesn't my daughters cleavage look mesmerizing? You'd better say yes, d*mmit! I paid for those!"

[Nemi]

The same thing Randy Orton looks at.

:lmao: Well played.

is it going to be called entertania next year then?

Probably WWEMANIA. In between the failed football league, and the failed movies I wonder how long it will be before Vince realizes that his wrestling fans want wrestling.

[SuperFerret]

It's all about the 'Mania now.

[Colossal Spoons]

:whatever:

[Mr.Webs]

For weeks, the build to this 'Mania just wasn't doing it for me. I wasn't gonna even buy it....but now, only a few hours away, I think I'm going to have to go halfsies with my Aunt and buy the damn thing. The fan in me has got the itch.

I mean, come on. It's Wrestlemania. You got to.

[Dr. Evil]

The WWE being an entertainment company fits in with Hollywood these days with all of the crap that Hollywood has now. It's a perfect match.

[The Sage]

So how he will take the "wrestle" word out of Wrestlemania? So what does he consider what his superstars do in the ring? Just entertainment?

[Superark]

WWE has revived the old WCW.com (http://www.wcw.com/) website to commemorate the ten year anniversary of WWF buying the company from Time-Warner. They have an interview with Chavo Guerrero discussing being the last WCW talent still under the active roster.

[Dr. Evil]

If the WWE is an entertainment company, when are they going to do a remake, turn a toy, board game, comic book and video game into movies? Man, they are so damn behind on that.

In fact, the WWE should outbid WB, Fox, Universal and all other movies studios for the right to do "Slinky: The Movie."

[BlackLantern]

So how he will take the "wrestle" word out of Wrestlemania? So what does he consider what his superstars do in the ring? Just entertainment?

probably....I highly doubt its going to affect the bottom line in any way...if you look at the WWE fans, the hardcore fans or what is left of them represent less than 10 percent of the actual wwe audience

[Pink Ranger]

I was at a toy convention today and Doink the Clown had a table set up (the Con didn't even promote it, like they did with Slaughter about a year ago).

I felt very bad for him, nobody was patronizing his table at all. It was a sad sight; I kept looking around to see if Darren Aronofsky was filming this, but alas no.

[BlackLantern]

I was at a toy convention today and Doink the Clown had a table set up (the Con didn't even promote it, like they did with Slaughter about a year ago).

because its Sgt. Slaughter....GI Joe, former world champion, and just awesome all around...very big difference from Doink the f'ng clown

I felt very bad for him, nobody was patronizing his table at all. It was a sad sight; I kept looking around to see if Darren Aronofsky was filming this, but alas no.that's a sign.....time to hang up the rubber chicken

[Metallo]

I was at a toy convention today and Doink the Clown had a table set up (the Con didn't even promote it, like they did with Slaughter about a year ago).

I felt very bad for him, nobody was patronizing his table at all. It was a sad sight; I kept looking around to see if Darren Aronofsky was filming this, but alas no.

A modern day Pagliacci story

http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/Tabarro%20Pagliacci%20WEB.jpg

Any idea who was under the Doink make up?



If the WWE is an entertainment company, when are they going to do a remake, turn a toy, board game, comic book and video game into movies? Man, they are so damn behind on that.

In fact, the WWE should outbid WB, Fox, Universal and all other movies studios for the right to do "Slinky: The Movie."

I expect to hear of the John Cena starring remake of No Holds Barred any day now.

[Superark]

Kinda bummed now that I'm not going to Wrestlemania seeing as it in my hometown. I was at Church this morning and one of the members was telling me how he was going with his daughter tonight.

[spidey-dude]

does anyone know what time gmt wrestlemania starts

and anyone know if theres a legit way o get it over here if you dont have sky?

[Pink Ranger]

A modern day Pagliacci story

http://blogs.houstonpress.com/hairballs/Tabarro%20Pagliacci%20WEB.jpg

Any idea who was under the Doink make up?


I'm assuming it was Matt Osborne. I really didn't go talk to him; I'm not a huge fan, and would have felt compelled to buy something I didn't want out of pity.

[Nemi]

probably....I highly doubt its going to affect the bottom line in any way...if you look at the WWE fans, the hardcore fans or what is left of them represent less than 10 percent of the actual wwe audience

Wouldn't it be something if ten years from now TNA is the place to go to for wrestling and WWE is this weird live show where guys that hate wearing pants settle their differences via badly choreographed fists fights and the occasional pg battle rap.

[BlackLantern]

Id love for TNA to get their **** together and become widely known because I believe they have the better wrestlers

[The Sage]

There are a lot of unhappy WWE superstars tonight, as WrestleZone can exclusively report that several agent-producers had to give the bad news to talent today that some matches had to be shortened after the show was reviewed by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.

Cena vs The Miz, with the obvious involvement of The Rock, has been given more time, according to a key insider with knowledge of the Wrestlemania script, and HHH and Undertaker have a "soft" time which will be finalized during the day tomorrow.

http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/article/exclusive-wwe-talent-upset-w-last-minute-mania-changes-127765

[BlackLantern]

even if the match is shorter, you still get paid right??

I know there is a nice bump for working 'Mania

still crappy though

[NDX]

WWE has revived the old WCW.com (http://www.wcw.com/) website to commemorate the ten year anniversary of WWF buying the company from Time-Warner. They have an interview with Chavo Guerrero discussing being the last WCW talent still under the active roster.
You know, I didn't ever realize he was the last active wrestler from WCW. That just seems weird, even though it is a decade later and reasonable.

As for Wrestlemania's new name, ENTER-MANIA!

... on second thought, that sounds like a gang bang vid. Better not use that one.

[The Sage]

I'm wondering what matches will get lose time? And for what on a four hour show?

[NDX]

I was at a toy convention today and Doink the Clown had a table set up (the Con didn't even promote it, like they did with Slaughter about a year ago).

I felt very bad for him, nobody was patronizing his table at all. It was a sad sight; I kept looking around to see if Darren Aronofsky was filming this, but alas no.
Matt Bourne or some douche in a Doink mask?

I'd make fun of him on tonight's show, but I won't be on. Plus he might know where I live.

[Metallo]

Wouldn't it be something if ten years from now TNA is the place to go to for wrestling and WWE is this weird live show where guys that hate wearing pants settle their differences via badly choreographed fists fights and the occasional pg battle rap.

It'll be funny because WWE will probably still have a lot of fans and TNA will probably still be number to. If WWE does go that way they'll try to condition their audience to keep as many as possible watching. Then theres always the new kids who will watch.


Id love for TNA to get their **** together and become widely known because I believe they have the better wrestlers

The talent pool? Its about the same. TNA wrestlers just get a little more freedom with in ring moves and promo wise. TNA seems to push a slightly more high risk/high impact in ring product right now.

Think about how many of the younger talents have gone from TNA to WWE or vice versa or who have gone back and forth.

[Nemi]

They have a chance to be a true alternative to WWE. A wrestling company that for better and for worse is not ashamed to be a wrestling company. They'll never be the juggernaut that WWE is but they can still be successful.

[BlackLantern]

Matt Bourne or some douche in a Doink mask?

I'd make fun of him on tonight's show, but I won't be on. Plus he might know where I live.

do it....throw it in on the end of something...."in random news, a Doink sighting at a toy convention....no one cared"

[BlackLantern]

They have a chance to be a true alternative to WWE. A wrestling company that for better and for worse is not ashamed to be a wrestling company. They'll never be the juggernaut that WWE is but they can still be successful.

that part usually means you go out of business

[NDX]

I'm wondering what matches will get lose time? And for what on a four hour show?

The first 20 minutes usually singing and rundown bull. Last 15 minutes is cut short, because we can't have a real 4 hours. There will be several bull skits to get some guys some paychecks. More rundown bull. So, in total, you have about an hour and a half/two hours for matches. Most if which will go to the main events.

[Metallo]

I'm assuming it was Matt Osborne. I really didn't go talk to him; I'm not a huge fan, and would have felt compelled to buy something I didn't want out of pity.

If I had been there--if it was Bourne--I'd have gotten something from him if I was the only guy there or not. I've always thought Bourne was very talented. Any of the other guys who have played Doink though? I wouldn't have been interested. For me that character began and ended with Matt Bourne. Nobody else has done it quite as well.



They have a chance to be a true alternative to WWE. A wrestling company that for better and for worse is not ashamed to be a wrestling company. They'll never be the juggernaut that WWE is but they can still be successful.

I think they should concentrate on being different in some areas and most of all being the best company they can be. Leaving WWE and competing against them out of the equation entirely.

Theyre will always be a small minority of die hard fans who prefer wrestling but I do have to wonder as more and more time passes how much of the general audience has been conditioned to accept only one thing when it comes to pro wrestling.

Thats certainly one thing to think about when considering how far TNA will grow and how big they can get.

[BlackLantern]

Theyre will always be a small minority of die hard fans who prefer wrestling but I do have to wonder as more and more time passes how much of the general audience has been conditioned to accept only one thing when it comes to pro wrestling.

Thats certainly one thing to think about when considerign how far TNA will grow and how big they can get.

that's what Vince set out to do...and it's pretty much done...I think him buying and dismantling WCW validated his ego to the point where he thinks or believes that people will define what professional wrestling and sports entertainment is by the WWE product

[Hunter Rider]

if i had sky i would have too

as it i i guess i "wont" be :cwink: watching it in :cwink: anyway at all

A elevating to that stream of consciousness. :woot:

Okay so I'll be a slightly bigger spec in the 3rd deck!

:D

So pumped getting ready to start the drive now.

Have a great time man. :)

Probably because the USA Network didn't want the WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony competing with the NCAA Final Four Basketball games. IMO, it was most likely their call, not the WWE's.

:csad:

Credit www.PWInsider.com (http://www.PWInsider.com)

YOU WILL NEVER BELIEVE THE WORD WWE WILL STOP USING GOING FORWARD
by Mike Johnson (mike@pwinsider.com) @ 9:50 AM on 4/3/2011

World Wrestling Entertainment has issued an internal edict that the word "Wrestling" will no longer be used in any way, shape or form by the company. Seriously.


The edict includes all mentions of the word and even the company's own name, as all promotional material will be branded as simply WWE, not "World Wrestling Entertainment." Everything from the company's posters to their books to the commentary will fall under the new rule, which was put into place a week ago.
The company edict is a branding decision to attempt to move the company forward as a full fledged entertainment machine, as opposed to a wrestling company, as well as continue to distance themselves from any other entities running nationally

The retardation levels are nuclear. :doh:

does anyone know what time gmt wrestlemania starts

and anyone know if theres a legit way o get it over here if you dont have sky?

Midnight here.

I don't think so as Sky have the WWE rights.

[Pink Ranger]

If I had been there--if it was Bourne--I'd have gotten something from him if I was the only guy there or not. I've always thought Bourne was very talented. Any of the other guys who have played Doink though? I wouldn't have been interested. For me that character began and ended with Matt Bourne. Nobody else has done it quite as well.


Aww, you're making me feel bad now. :( But I had to add to my Transformers: Alternators collection, so pity-spending had to be put on hold.

[Superark]

You know, I didn't ever realize he was the last active wrestler from WCW. That just seems weird, even though it is a decade later and reasonable.

As for Wrestlemania's new name, ENTER-MANIA!

... on second thought, that sounds like a gang bang vid. Better not use that one.


To me that just goes to show you how badly they misused the WCW talent, and their failure to sign the big names that were a part of WCW. It makes what Sting said the otherday in the Daily Star interview make that much more sense.

And I find it so ridiculous that WWE has made a ban against the term 'wrestling'

[NDX]

that's what Vince set out to do...and it's pretty much done...I think him buying and dismantling WCW validated his ego to the point where he thinks or believes that people will define what professional wrestling and sports entertainment is by the WWE product
For the most part, most people already do. For years, when people casual fans or non-fans talked about wrestling, they never mentioned WCW, ECW or NWA. It was always WWF. Wrestling and WWF went hand in hand for decades, because they were the most recognized show to go national like they did, when they did. It's the same today, only you hear WWE over WWF 70% of the time.

[the_ultimate_evil]

anyone any idea who's singing the anthem tonight.

[Marx]

http://static.ow.ly/photos/normal/9SLW.jpg

This is a great picture...Nash's face is looking a little funky nowadays though. Maybe it's just the black hair...

Monday before Raw. Which I'll gladly miss for work.

The HOF is being broadcast right before Raw on Monday.

Cool. I didn't know that.

[Metallo]

that's what Vince set out to do...and it's pretty much done...I think him buying and dismantling WCW validated his ego to the point where he thinks or believes that people will define what professional wrestling and sports entertainment is by the WWE product

Sadly I think thats a pretty valid point. Even going back to our generation he's conditioned a LOT of people to think a certain way and accept WWE before anything else. They are WWE fans not wrestling fans in the truest sense. Even if its just the name brand and not even the spectacle. Some people were curious and looked from under that WWE umbrella but most? I'm not sure they care to put in that kind of effort.

The audience for pro wrestling in America is already relatively small when you look a the entertainment landscape as a whole. Any competing company trying to be an alternative can always be a successful niche...but being on WWE's level? or even halfway on their level as far as popularity or brand recognition? I have serious doubts.

I think that conditioning is only getting worse and worse with each younger generation of WWE fans. And Vince is still doing it with this "no mention of the word wrestling" edict.

To the entire current young generation of WWE fans under the age to 12 WCW is nothing more than a few video packages on WWE tv...and they were WWE's GREATEST rival! Its a completely different audience with a different viewpoint from ten years ago. Doesn't take a lot of time in the grand scheme of things for WWE to achieve their agenda. I don't mean the natural evolution of the business because I have no problem with that but WWE is definitely trying to guide things.

And if we jump ahead another ten or twenty years its interesting to think about what those younger fans will think of pro wrestling as a whole. Its just interesting to think about how far an alternative can go when the entire playing field is being affected at the foundation by the biggest most influential player.

Look WWE's recent handling of Gorgeous George. Ten years ago they didn't have time for him but now? They are slowing teaching their audience how important he is as they rewrite their own history. Makes me wonder if even the small oversights and generalizations on certain WWE produced DVD's are accidents or on purpose? I know it sounds crazy but I wouldn't put it past McMahon. He didn't get rich for nothing.




Aww, you're making me feel bad now. :( But I had to add to my Transformers: Alternators collection, so pity-spending had to be put on hold.

Which one(s)? I wish I had Mirage and Wheeljack. Some unusual candidates are my favorites out of the ones I have.

[Hunter Rider]

anyone any idea who's singing the anthem tonight.

Keri Hilson?

[bullets]

anyone any idea who's singing the anthem tonight.


Keri Hilson

[NDX]

Gerweck.net

- Vader’s son Jesse White did very well at a recent WWE tryout at Florida Championship Wrestling and is expected to be offered a developmental deal reports The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. White has spent time wrestling in Japan including a recent show on 3/21 for All Japan at Sumo Hall.

Vader, Scorpio & Jesse White vs Fujinami, Honda & Hashi - (Vader Time 04/29/10):

5GovjBZas5s

Dunno about how Vader wrestled (didn't watch the match yet), but he sure as hell looks a lot healthier here than he did when I saw him live 6 years ago.

Vader touts the accolades of his son:

6lCOUTDkKsQ

[NDX]

This is a great picture...Nash's face is looking a little funky nowadays though. Maybe it's just the black hair...


Nash looks Asian there. Comically Asian.

[Marx]

Nash looks Asian there. Comically Asian.

...it almost looks like he's had some sort of facelift.

[SpideyVille]

I remember reading recently about how Scott Hall wanted to attend the HoF ceremony and see the guys again, but he didn't feel like he was ready to be back in that party atmosphere. While it would've been nice to see them all together again, i think it was in his own best interest to stay home.

[BlackLantern]

Keri Hilson is doing America the Beautiful??

[Slushy]

I was at a toy convention today and Doink the Clown had a table set up (the Con didn't even promote it, like they did with Slaughter about a year ago).

I felt very bad for him, nobody was patronizing his table at all. It was a sad sight; I kept looking around to see if Darren Aronofsky was filming this, but alas no.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/Deon_Dark/esq901-1.jpg

[spidey-dude]

A elevating to that stream of consciousness. :woot:



Have a great time man. :)



:csad:



The retardation levels are nuclear. :doh:



Midnight here.

I don't think so as Sky have the WWE rights.


I have errm paid £4 to not watch the show errrm in anyway at all now ;)

would have paid £15 if i could have got it on tv

[Metallo]

Gerweck.net

- Vader’s son Jesse White did very well at a recent WWE tryout at Florida Championship Wrestling and is expected to be offered a developmental deal reports The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. White has spent time wrestling in Japan including a recent show on 3/21 for All Japan at Sumo Hall.

Vader's son has changed a lot since harassing Corey Matthews on Boy Meets World. :o

Too bad we all have to get old. I'd love to see Cena work with Vader in his prime.

[BlackLantern]

maybe if Miz put in the actual work and went to Japan and Mexico and took a couple years of ass beating, he might get better

[Metallo]

maybe if Miz put in the actual work and went to Japan and Mexico and took a couple years of ass beating, he might get better

Even if he didn't at least I'd get a laugh out of it.




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/Deon_Dark/esq901-1.jpg

Funny thing is Bourne based a lot of the Doink characters personality on Romero's Joker.


Nash looks Asian there. Comically Asian.

He's been in a few Asian places. I heard he fit right in.

http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/pictures/c/chae/07.jpg

[NDX]

Gerweck.net

- A lot of familiar faces were at the Hall of Fame yesterday including Lex Luger, Norman Smiley, Diamond Dallas Page, Jimmy Hart, Gene Okerlund, Mae Young, Nikita Koloff and others but perhaps the one who got most recognition was Ric Flair. As soon as the Nature Boy popped out with his family, fans in the arena started woooing as Flair acknowledged the crowd. Ric Flair was never mentioned during the broadcast and was never called by anyone on stage and didn’t even appear in the Shawn Michaels video package. One man who wasn’t there among the crowd was The Rock, although he could have been backstage with The Undertaker and Vince McMahon. Two interesting pairings at the show were The Miz with Maryse who were both sitting in front row and CM Punk with Beth Phoenix.

http://forums.onlineworldofwrestling.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1239&d=1301799939

http://forums.onlineworldofwrestling.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1238&d=1301799838

http://forums.onlineworldofwrestling.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1237&d=1301799772

http://forums.onlineworldofwrestling.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1236&d=1301798985

VIbHrb-YzLA

[TheIncredibleSk]

Hey if any you guys get a link to watch WM. Can u send it to me. Wanted but it but im broke :csad: Thanks

[venom892]

It's weird to me they didn't mention Ric at all at the HOF but he gets a video on WWE youtube account.

[BlackLantern]

probably a crazy edict from McMahon...."anyone mentions him and I will fire you so fast, youll go retarded"

[Scrandy Randy]

Yeah are we allowed to discuss streams for Wrestlemania?

[Project862006]

rumor has it hhh wm theme will be

Metallica - Nothing else Matters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye24cqG8j3M

Metallica's facebook page said hhh is using a song of theirs for Mania

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

Wwe axxess was fun. Got tons of pics. Met Alicia fox. Got a distant, fuzzy pic of steamboat. spent a ton more money than I should have. Got an "I bring it" tee. Wrestlemania day is off to a good start.

[the_ultimate_evil]

Keri Hilson

hmm thought they might have caved and got the teeny bopper beiber to do it.

thank god they didn't that would have been a massacre

[spidey-dude]

Yeah are we allowed to discuss streams for Wrestlemania?

i wouldnt with someone with one post

[BlackLantern]

seriously....we know youre a cop or some sort of copyright monkey for "the man"

we don't do that here

[Scrandy Randy]

i wouldnt with someone with one post
Who cares? This isn't my first account anyway I just forgot the password and don't use the Yahoo email account that was associated with it.

[bullets]

Yeah are we allowed to discuss streams for Wrestlemania?


Nope

[BlackLantern]

Who cares? This isn't my first account anyway I just forgot the password and don't use the Yahoo email account that was associated with it.

Rando?

LS?

[bullets]

hmm thought they might have caved and got the teeny bopper beiber to do it.

thank god they didn't that would have been a massacre


Vince is nuts enough to do that lol.

Keri Hilson is doing America the Beautiful??


I've never heard her music but yeah its confirmed

[SuperFerret]

Who cares? This isn't my first account anyway I just forgot the password and don't use the Yahoo email account that was associated with it.

This is such a common occurrence.

[DarbyD53]

Well I'm hosting my first Wrestlemania party tonight. I made up these cards to display with the food. I'll post pictures of the food later tonight maybe. My cousin is a huge Triple H fan, so I had a cake made up that says: Game Over. 19-0 The Steak Lives

Also bought that mini Undertaker playset to display on cake. Should be fun times. Here are the snacks/finger foods we are having and their wrestling related name.


Fruity Pebble Treats Of Coarse:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/DarbyD53/jjj.jpg

Reese's Pieces with Undertaker kick:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/DarbyD53/under.jpg

Corn Flake Cookies (Peanut Butter, Corn Flakes, Corn Syrup CM Punk Style:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/DarbyD53/CM.jpg

Cheeseballs.....this ones weird lol:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/DarbyD53/Miz.jpg

Fruit Dip and Fruit:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/DarbyD53/dd.jpg

Little Ham Sandwiches, with cheese, and a honey mustard glaze on them, then cooked:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/DarbyD53/all.jpg

Little Smokies or Pigs in the blanket, whatever you call them. Added toothpicks to them to make them Triple H themed sledge hammers:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/DarbyD53/tri.jpg

Salsa and Chips...Del Rio Brand:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d58/DarbyD53/336955.jpg

Also got some cheese cubes with little Nexus Flags sticking out of them.

[BlackLantern]

that's a lot of work...good luck with the party

[Hunter Rider]

Some thoughts on the card before the show:

John Cena vs The Miz
The weakest WWE title match in the history of Mania and with a fairly boring build, except for one thing The Rock! Now I've never been a big Rock fan but he has kept this thing afloat with his angle with Cena and while the match will be mediocre if it's lucky, it is what Rock does in the aftermath that will surely be the talking point.

Triple H vs The Undertaker
One of the most rushed and forced build ups I've ever seen, however with the introduction of HBK as a wild card this got elevated. I'm not sold on it being a great match as Triple H has not been great in a long time and both are broken down and have barely wrestled in the last year so they'll be rusty, but Shawn will do something to make it memorable.

Edge vs Alberto Del Rio
This has been an oldschool type build and I have found it decent if low key. Again it needed outside additions in the form of Christian and Brodus to elevate it, and I think not adding Christian will hurt the match quality as Del Rio is still basic.

CM Punk vs Randy Orton
The build for this has been fairly terrible, 4 weeks of Orton punting jobbers and acting like a loon as he been dull as hell, but Punk's promo on the last Raw lifted proceedings a bit. This current incarnation of Orton irritates me and the leg injury suggests a match built around it, which is risky given Orton's already ponderous style.

Jerry Lawler vs Michael Cole
Some cheap heat aside this has been one of the best build matches on the card, Cole is beyond detestable and he's amped things up to the point his comeuppance could get the pop of the night. It's a shame the PG restrictions will get in the way of Cole taking an epic whooping, but Austin will stun Swagger, King will get his vengeance and Austin, King and JR will share a beer, everyone wins.

Cody Rhodes vs Rey Mysterio
The best built match on the card, Rhodes character work has been outstanding and if given enough time this may well steal the show.

Sheamus vs Daniel Bryan
This doesn't have a build but it's good to see the US title being defended at Wrestlemania.
Sadly they will probably get less than 10 minutes but I think they'll still have a good match and it's a smart choice to open the show.

Team Show vs The Corre
Tedious build and I expect nothing from this except hopefully Nash replacing Koslov as a 'surprise' partner.

JoMo/Trish/Snooki vs Ziggler/Laycool
They went the worst possible route with this, I just hope JoMo gets a big memorable spot.

[Project862006]

anyone see this lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t2RCUVMrog

[Nemi]

I still find it odd that Undertaker basically has his entire legacy to lose in this match but Triple H doesn't have a thing to lose. Hell, if Shawn interferes it won't even be a clean loss.



Also.......that video is hilarious :lmao:

[MoPlaYa]

anyone see this lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t2RCUVMrog

LMAO :lmao::lmao:

[venom892]

That was great.

[Metallo]

I still find it odd that Undertaker basically has his entire legacy to lose in this match but Triple H doesn't have a thing to lose. Hell, if Shawn interferes it won't even be a clean loss.



Also.......that video is hilarious :lmao:

If Shawn costs HHH the match I'll feel a little cheated. Like they are giving HHH an excuse to lose. It'll be interesting to see exactly what HBK's involvement is though. Maybe superkick both guys and leave them laying?

Maybe he'll end up superkicking Sheamus or Barrett or someone else who runs out to try and interfere.



Some thoughts on the card before the show:

John Cena vs The Miz
The weakest WWE title match in the history of Mania and with a fairly boring build, except for one thing The Rock! Now I've never been a big Rock fan but he has kept this thing afloat with his angle with Cena and while the match will be mediocre if it's lucky, it is what Rock does in the aftermath that will surely be the talking point.

Triple H vs The Undertaker
One of the most rushed and forced build ups I've ever seen, however with the introduction of HBK as a wild card this got elevated. I'm not sold on it being a great match as Triple H has not been great in a long time and both are broken down and have barely wrestled in the last year so they'll be rusty, but Shawn will do something to make it memorable.

Edge vs Alberto Del Rio
This has been an oldschool type build and I have found it decent if low key. Again it needed outside additions in the form of Christian and Brodus to elevate it, and I think not adding Christian will hurt the match quality as Del Rio is still basic.

CM Punk vs Randy Orton
The build for this has been fairly terrible, 4 weeks of Orton punting jobbers and acting like a loon as he been dull as hell, but Punk's promo on the last Raw lifted proceedings a bit. This current incarnation of Orton irritates me and the leg injury suggests a match built around it, which is risky given Orton's already ponderous style.

Jerry Lawler vs Michael Cole
Some cheap heat aside this has been one of the best build matches on the card, Cole is beyond detestable and he's amped things up to the point his comeuppance could get the pop of the night. It's a shame the PG restrictions will get in the way of Cole taking an epic whooping, but Austin will stun Swagger, King will get his vengeance and Austin, King and JR will share a beer, everyone wins.

Cody Rhodes vs Rey Mysterio
The best built match on the card, Rhodes character work has been outstanding and if given enough time this may well steal the show.

Sheamus vs Daniel Bryan
This doesn't have a build but it's good to see the US title being defended at Wrestlemania.
Sadly they will probably get less than 10 minutes but I think they'll still have a good match and it's a smart choice to open the show.

Team Show vs The Corre
Tedious build and I expect nothing from this except hopefully Nash replacing Koslov as a 'surprise' partner.

JoMo/Trish/Snooki vs Ziggler/Laycool
They went the worst possible route with this, I just hope JoMo gets a big memorable spot.

You've summed up my thoughts http://forums.superherohype.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

Just got into the Georgia Dome and omg the set is awesome!!!

[Nemi]

If Shawn costs HHH the match I'll feel a little cheated. Like they are giving HHH an excuse to lose. It'll be interesting to see exactly what HBK's involvement is though. Maybe superkick both guys and leave them laying?

Maybe he'll end up superkicking Sheamus or Barrett or someone else who runs out to try and interfere.





You've summed up my thoughts http://forums.superherohype.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

I really hope Shawn doesn't cause him to lose the match. Either have him keep other people from interfering or have him lay Undertaker out after the match.

Just got into the Georgia Dome and omg the set is awesome!!!

This Wrestlemania may not have the best booking but it's still gotta be an amazing experience to be there live.

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

I wish I could post pictures from here off my phone. But yes I feel like its gonna be incredible even if its not the greatest card of all time.

[LuisTX85]

Is there any other Trips fan around here??,Every time I see a pic/video or something about Triple H around here.....It always turns to bashing and sarcastic jokes about him mainly cause of his reputation!

I agree that he's been selfish and full of ego,But I rarely read anything about his ring&mic work and overall character and ain't that the most important thing than picking him apart cause of his backstage reputation??

[ARROGANCE]

Please do not message me a link to see wrestlemania Thank you

[Project862006]

i like hhh not my favorite at the moment but he entertains me

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

Is there any other Trips fan around here??,Every time I see a pic/video or something about Triple H around here.....It always turns to bashing and sarcastic jokes about him mainly cause of his reputation!

I agree that he's been selfish and full of ego,But I rarely read anything about his ring&mic work and overall character and ain't that the most important thing than picking him apart cause of his backstage reputation??

I am a huge triple h mark. He's my second favorite ever.

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

Lmao the "lets go cena" "cena sucks" chants are already starting.

[Nemi]

I'll say this, I think he would do as good or better of a job running the company as Vince. If he ever does take over I wouldn't be surpised if his first act was to put the wrestling back in WWE.

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

Lol at the crowd booing cena highlights from last year

[venom892]

Triple H is pretty old school.He learned from Killer Kowakski after all.He saw Sheamus as something special and even it took people a while to see since his push was so rushed anyone can see it now.I think Triple H might be one of the great assets backstage once he retires.

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

Bryan v sheamus in a lumberjack dark match???

[Nemi]

Wasn't it mentioned a while back that Triple H was trying to get JR put back in charge of hiring talent?

[The Sage]

Bryan v sheamus in a lumberjack dark match???

Aww man, please don't be true.

[Dr. Evil]

I've never heard her music but yeah its confirmed

She's not that bad to look at either. She also has normal hair, unlike Nicki Minaj and Rihanna, both of whom have hair not seen in nature.

Although, I'd like to see David Otunga's Woman sing the National Anthem. She's an actual American, unlike the man/boy/girl Justin Beiber.

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

Aww man, please don't be true.

Idk why, since it was booked on the actual cardbut yea im watching it now.

[LuisTX85]

Those 2 have been royally screwed over,That's ********.!!!!!

[MMMMM...Dounuts]

Bryan v sheamus in a lumberjack dark match???

Sucks if true.

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

Never mind. Lumberjacks interfered and teddy long made it a pre wrestlemania battle Royale.

(Can I give these spoilers?)

[The Sage]

Never mind. Lumberjacks interfered and teddy long made it a pre wrestlemania battle Royale.

(Can I give these spoilers?)

Go for it!

[Nemi]

For the new thread I say we go with something involving the word Entertainmentmania or WWEmania

[venom892]

Aw the yearly pre event wrestlemania battle royal.It's the way everyone gets a paycheck.

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

Yea I will refer to it as Future EndeavoredMania

[LuisTX85]

Is the battle royal going be on live or still going to be a dark match??

[the_ultimate_evil]

i'm staying up to watch hopefully i can make it through the show

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

Khaki won future endeavored mania. I probably won't post much more tonight. My phones charge getting low and I need pics!!! Enjoy the show everyone

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

Is the battle royal going be on live or still going to be a dark match??

They just said pre wrestlemania battle royale

[NDX]

Worth seeing this again.

d9kiVu2C4qk&NR

[The Sage]

Sigh, Nell was right. :csad:

- Daniel Bryan's attempt to get the US Title will now be the WrestleMania dark match. It will be a lumberjack match.

Credit: PWInsider

http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/180792/Update-on-Daniel-Bryan-vs.-Sheamus-WrestleMania-Match.htm

[Hunter Rider]

Well I don't want any spoilers before I see Mania tomorrow so I am out of this thread for tonight, enjoy the show guys and have a great time Nell. :yay:

[NDX]

Man, I hope that report is just misreading the story for the darkmatch booking.

[bullets]

Can someone please not send me a link ...

[SuperFerret]

I'm excited. :up:

[Specter313]

Can someone please not send me a link ...

Ditto

[NDX]

Same.

Oh, the epicest of epic photos...

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/207293_10150248665419056_55264489055_8943333_25537 81_n.jpg

And some less epic photos:

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[Superark]

Worth seeing this again.

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Good promo, but still doesn't compare to this

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It's funny, it took HBK to get involved in last week's segment to even make HHH/Taker interesting

[Metallo]

Sigh, Nell was right. :csad:

- Daniel Bryan's attempt to get the US Title will now be the WrestleMania dark match. It will be a lumberjack match.

Credit: PWInsider

Don't tell me they are kicking these guys off the main show too?

In a four hour show there has to be enough time for HHH vs Taker and Cena vs Miz without eating up time from other matches.




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A picture I never thought I'd see. Strange in two completely different ways.

[BlackLantern]

I do not want a link either, because that would be wrong

and I don't want to be wrong

[MMMMM...Dounuts]

Awesome set.

[Heretic]

I certainly do not want a link, so don't PM me one. I'm not here to break any rules, despite my many infractions.

[bullets]

Man, I hope that report is just misreading the story for the darkmatch booking.


I can't believe .. how ridiculous . I'm hearing a lot of matches were cut down

[Specter313]

I can't believe .. how ridiculous . I'm hearing a lot of matches were cut down

That's dumb, the card didn't seem that strong or full to begin with. Are they just gonna fill it more with talking heads and the Rock then?

[Specter313]

Wow, they're blowing this match off first?!

[MMMMM...Dounuts]

Weird to be opening with the WHC championship match.

[bullets]

This is a WM first lol ..that's an awesome set.

[Specter313]

So, how long until the spanish announce table is destroyed?

[Nemi]

Yeah sending a PM would be all kinds of wrong.

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

How the hell is the world heavyweight match going first???

[NDX]

Opening with the WHC match? I'm done.

[SuperFerret]

I thought the Royal Rumble winner was supposed to main event Wrestlemania.

[The Sage]

Weird to be opening with the WHC championship match.

Wow, they gave Del Rio the Rumble win to open the show? :dry:

[NDX]

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[Dr. Evil]

How the hell is the world heavyweight match going first???

Because the WWE I don't think trusts Del Rio 100% to headline. If this was Edge vs. Taker, Edge vs. Rey, Edge vs. A Raw guy (Cena, Orton, Punk, Triple H) or Edge vs. Ziggler again, it would have been lower on the card.

[MMMMM...Dounuts]

Wow, they gave Del Rio the Rumble win to open the show? :dry:

Yup. :dry:

[NDX]

Well, the opening match is an important one, tends to set the pace of the overall show. But this is still some dumb ass ****.

[Lobo]

WHC title to start the show :huh: dumb

[Specter313]

I thought the Royal Rumble winner was supposed to main event Wrestlemania.

I think they split hairs with that now by saying that he gets a title shot at Wrestlemania, not headlining it all.

[Marx]

Is that a script in Miz's hand above?

[NDX]

Gerweck.net

* Ring announcer welcomes us to Wrestlemania.

* Keri Hilson performs “America The Beautiful”

* Opening introductory video, and they throw it over to the host for Wrestlemania 27, The Rock. The Rock’s music hits, and out comes the most electrifying man in sports entertainment. Rock receives a great crowd reaction, as you would expect. Fans chant, “Rock, Rocky, Rocky.” “Finally The Rock has come back to Atlanta!,” says The Rock. “And finally The Rock as come back to Wrestlemania.” Rock promises that this will be the most memorable Wrestlemania of all time. The Rock says they are making history right now, and that we gonna have fun. Rock says “wrestle,” and fans chant “mania.” He said Cena is in the back trying to figure out which fruity pebbles t-shirt to wear tonight, which gets the fans laughing. The Rock takes a drink from the People’s water bottle. He gets the fans to chant “yabba and dabba.” He goes through many of his catch phrases. Rock gets the fans to say it with him, “if you smell what The Rock is cooking.”

* We see a history of Wrestlemania type video promo, which leads to clips of the current storylines and feuds.

[Specter313]

Edge retains.

[TheIncredibleSk]

Edge winning is very surprising.

[Dr. Evil]

Edge retains.

Does he celebrate with Christian and if so, did they do a five second pose for those with flash photography?

[Project862006]

i am kind of happy i am not feeling del rio yet and his push seems forced not even a year in the company yet

[bullets]

Edge wins and doesn't celebrate with Christian ..wtf. lol Edge just elbow dropped a car lol

[The Sage]

How long was the match? Seems fast.

[Specter313]

Does he celebrate with Christian and if so, did they do a five second pose for those with flash photography?

They aren't posing, but rather destroying Del Rio's car in celebration. :D

[Specter313]

How long was the match? Seems fast.

I didn't time it, but I think it had to be in the area of six minutes.

[Dr. Evil]

They aren't posing, but rather destroying Del Rio's car in celebration. :D

:awesome:

[Lobo]

Boo to Edge winning

[Dr. Evil]

I didn't time it, but I think it had to be in the area of six minutes.

11 minutes, 10 seconds according to Pro Wrestling.net.

[Nemi]

They aren't posing, but rather destroying Del Rio's car in celebration. :D

Maybe next they can light his scarf on fire.

[bullets]

Where's Booka?

[Marx]

I'm very surprised by the WHC match.

[Specter313]

Rhodes vs Mysterio starting now.

[Specter313]

Mysterio dressed as Captain America!

[Project862006]

it's steve rogers

[MMMMM...Dounuts]

Mysterio is a Mexican Captain America.

Like Cody's new entrance.

[Metallo]

I don't understand puttign the WHC match first either. I think it was right for Edge to retain and when they went on first I knew he would.

Cody vs Rey next. I like Codys new entrance theme.

I see Rey is out as Captain America this year. Cool.

[TheIncredibleSk]

Whoever said Captain America I owe you a cookie.

[SuperFerret]

It was a good match.

And Mysterio's costumes are always awesome.

[Dr. Evil]

This should be a good match.

[bullets]

I'm very surprised by the WHC match.


I'm admittedly a little shocked. Makes me wonder about later this evening..

[bullets]

Rey is captain america :awesome:

[Heretic]

Rey is wearing a Captain America outfit...but with an M on his head. I hate Rey so much.

By the way, I'm watching this in a completely legal fashion, so don't PM me if you need a link.

[MoPlaYa]

Can someone please not send me a link ...

Same here please

[Marx]

I'm admittedly a little shocked. Makes me wonder about later this evening..

I figured (heel) Del Rio would win and (face) Cena would win. I had a hard time believing that two faces would win or two heels would win Mania because Vince likes to have that 'feel good' closing to the show.

[Specter313]

There's actually a small "Lets go Cody" chant going on.

[Specter313]

I figured (heel) Del Rio would win and (face) Cena would win. I had a hard time believing that two faces would win or two heels would win Mania because Vince likes to have that 'feel good' closing to the show.

I had it figured that at least one title would change hands, and if Edge retained, then maybe Miz will lose.

[Dr. Evil]

First, Rey is Captain America. What's next? He's Butters?

[SuperFerret]

He's been Flash, Spider-Man, Daredevil, the Joker, and Iron Man among others. I like it. I wonder if he's a comics fan.

[AntMan]

Rey is wearing a Captain America outfit...but with an M on his head. I hate Rey so much.

By the way, I'm watching this in a completely legal fashion, so don't PM me if you need a link.

Check your PM.

[Specter313]

Rhodes pins Mysterio after catching him with his own kneebrace followed by the Cross Rhodes.

[TheIncredibleSk]

I was rooting for Cody the whole way. Really good match and I think earned Cody a promotion.

[Project862006]

that was a great match glad cody won

[bullets]

That was a good match

[Specter313]

Regal is rapping again!

[Specter313]

Piper!

[Lobo]

Good for Cody

[E-Man]

Not a bad match. I really like Cole better as a heel.

[Dr. Evil]

Rey puts over young talent!

:awesome:

[Marx]

I'm glad to hear about Cody! :up:

[Heretic]

A Snoop Dogg comedy segment to get Hornswaggle over...yeah, great use of Mania time...

[bullets]

WOW... I don't know what to say to that. Regal is hilarious though. I was hoping Snoop would take Hornswoggle as a way to write him off WWE

Here come the CORR

[TheIncredibleSk]

I was laughing at that whole segment no lie.

[Specter313]

Backstage segment of Teddy Long and Snoop Dogg trying to find talent for Snoop's new tour. Auditions had Regal rapping, Khali and Beth Phoenix dueting on "Summer Lovin", Zack Ryder singing Rebecca Black's "Friday" until Piper came in and clocked him over the head with something, then Yoshi Tatsu doing "We Will Rock You" with Chris Masters' pecs providing the beat, then Hornswaggle came in and Long and Snoop gave up and left.

[Heretic]

Kofi gets a last minute Mania paycheck...

[Specter313]

Corre vs Kane, Show, Santino and Kofi now.

[Dr. Evil]

Kofi lost to Wade Barrett, so it makes sense.

[Metallo]

I figured (heel) Del Rio would win and (face) Cena would win. I had a hard time believing that two faces would win or two heels would win Mania because Vince likes to have that 'feel good' closing to the show.

Thats what I was thinking too.



Backstage segment of Teddy Long and Snoop Dogg trying to find talent for Snoop's new tour. Auditions had Regal rapping, Khali and Beth Phoenix dueting on "Summer Lovin", Zack Ryder singing Rebecca Black's "Friday" until Piper came in and clocked him over the head with something, then Yoshi Tatsu doing "We Will Rock You" with Chris Masters' pecs providing the beat, then Hornswaggle came in and Long and Snoop gave up and left.

They waste Beth Phoenix on this? :doh:

[TheIncredibleSk]

That was nice and short.

[bullets]

It's Rushmania

[Specter313]

That was fast: There's a bit of a finisher fest, then Santino and Big Show hit the Cobra and knockout punch on Slater for the pin and the win.

[Lobo]

That was quick

[Dr. Evil]

The WWE won't release Hornswoggle because they are retarded.

[bullets]

Rock called Mae Young a divasaurus lol


That was good interaction between Rock and Austin. I was hoping for something like that

[SpideyVille]

I guess they weren't kidding about shortening the matches then.

[Specter313]

Rock and Stone Cold, face to face again.

[Metallo]

Mae wanting the Peoples Strudel...oh my lord...

Rock and Austin!

[TheIncredibleSk]

Crooooooowning moment of awesome.

[Heretic]

Wade Barrett and Justin Gabriel just need to be repackaged as solo acts...

The Rock and Stone Cold was a good moment...as was the "divasaurus" line.

[Lobo]

Austin and Rock always great

[Dr. Evil]

Mae wanting the Peoples Strudel...oh my lord...



That'll upset Lilian Garcia.

[Heretic]

Come on punk!!!!!!!

[Specter313]

They waste Beth Phoenix on this? :doh:

At least she looked nice. Wearing a white dress with a white sweater tied around her shoulders. I almost didn't recognize her.



Punk vs Orton up next.

[Dr. Evil]

Rock and Austin: :awesome: