The Fear Of The Wrestling Thread Is Far Greater Than The Wrestling Thread Itself

[Donnie Darko]

How does she know Punk?

For some reason I am picturing Starburns introducing them.

 

[OnTheAir]

How does she know Punk?

Given Punk's Batista-like reputation, perhaps they at some point, uh, you know...

 

[cherokeesam]

Hopefully the celebrity who goes into the WWE Hall of Fame this year is either Mr. T or Cyndi Lauper. Either would be a good fit. Say what you want about Cyndi Lauper now, but if you watch "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" or "Goonies R Good Enough" on Youtube, count how many WWE legends there are. She also contributed to the early days of Wrestlemania.

Cyndi gave the WWF more exposure and instant pop cred than any promo Vince himself could come up with. She immediately established a link between the WWF and MTV, and both emerged almost simultaneously in pop culture. Right place, right time. I'm surprised Cyndi wasn't inducted in the first round of HOF.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Samoa Joe vs Magnus...Ruined with an outside interference

Lots of run-ins?

I haven't seen anything from tNA since Christmas but the one thing I did see was Bobby Roode making the deal with Dixie to lead her team at Lockdown, it made me think that in the long run Roode is gonna be the one to take the title off Magnus as unlike when Roode was Champion TNA doesn't have a face currently positioned to be that guy.

 

[TheNextNolan22]

 

[sweetre15]

Lots of run-ins?

I haven't seen anything from tNA since Christmas but the one thing I did see was Bobby Roode making the deal with Dixie to lead her team at Lockdown, it made me think that in the long run Roode is gonna be the one to take the title off Magnus as unlike when Roode was Champion TNA doesn't have a face currently positioned to be that guy.

We got Abyss coming from under the ring to interfere in the match ....Think about that for a minute

 

[Slushy]

Linda McMahon will be inducting The Ultimate Warrior!

 

[SuperBatman]

The Ultimate Warrior announced on Twitter that Linda McMahon will be inducting him into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. He wrote:

"Fortunetelling pundits lack the integrity it takes to figure me out. I'm honored @Linda_McMahon accepts my request to introduce #wwehof2014."

Interesting Choice

While Hulk Hogan will be making a WrestleMania XXX announcement on tonight's RAW, WWE is teasing that The Undertaker also has an announcement. They wrote on WWE.com:

"The Road to WrestleMania hits a twist when Hulk Hogan and The Undertaker return to Raw for a pair of must-see announcements concerning The Show of Shows."

So Both UT and Hogan are making announcements tonight on Raw. Wonder if UT is going to announce his Retirement tonight or he will induct Paul Bearer. Still don't know what Hogan's announcement will be.


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[Pink Ranger]

Linda McMahon will be inducting The Ultimate Warrior!

Interesting Choice

Most likely the only choice, by default of basically alienating every other person he knows in the entire industry.


If Undertaker doesn't want to break character to induct Paul, Mick Foley should do it. Wendi Richter or Piper should induct Cyndi Lauper.

 

[Slushy]

How Wrestlemania XXX will end:

Spoiler

Warrior was close with Linda so it makes sense.

 

[SuperBatman]

Most likely the only choice.


If Undertaker doesn't want to break character to induct Paul, Mick Foley should do it. Wendi Richter or Piper should induct Cyndi Lauper.

Mic Foley I could see Or Kane.

 

[Pink Ranger]

How Wrestlemania XXX will end:

Spoiler

The crowds would **** on that less than if it was purely an Orton/Batista main event.

 

[SuperBatman]

How Wrestlemania XXX will end:

Spoiler

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So Pretty much a copy of WM 9 ending instead of a Copy of WM 10.

 

[sweetre15]

Does Daniel Bryan remind any of you of Ultimate Warrior somewhat? He's like a Owen Hart/Ultimate Warrior/Roddy Piper all in one....which I like

 

[Slushy]

So Pretty much a copy of WM 9 ending instead of a Copy of WM 10.

Pretty much. Still better than Batista winning though, lol.

 

[cherokeesam]

Most likely the only choice, by default of basically alienating every other person he knows in the entire industry.


If Undertaker doesn't want to break character to induct Paul, Mick Foley should do it. Wendi Richter or Piper should induct Cyndi Lauper.

Would Taker have to break character to induct Paul Bearer, though? Yeah, I know you'd expect some decorum (cue Bad News Barrett) for a posthumous induction, but it *is* Paul. And there would be more than a little delicious irony (and black humour) that even Paul would appreciate in seeing The Dead Man delivering an in-character eulogy for his manager.

 

[Donnie Darko]

I still like Lance Storm's idea of Undertaker accepting the honor on behalf of Paul Bearer, in character/costume. He doesn't say a word. Only walks out and does the one-knee "salute" or something similar.

 

[TX85]

Would be awesome for Taker to announce he's inducting Paul Bearer and goes out of character at the ceremony and then at WM..He comes out as ABA/Big Evil Taker.

After the match he can cut a promo closer to out of character

 

[Hunter Rider]

If Taker's announcement is that he's retiring then forget about Bryan getting added to the WWE title match.

If it's just to make his match with Brock a HIAC or Casket match etc...Then my guess is Hogan alters the main event for Mania.

We got Abyss coming from under the ring to interfere in the match ....Think about that for a minute

I still like Lance Storm's idea of Undertaker accepting the honor on behalf of Paul Bearer, in character/costume. He doesn't say a word. Only walks out and does the one-knee "salute" or something similar.

I think that would be great but some might feel Moody deserves a full speech. JR could be an option or Lawler as they all go back a ways.

 

[TX85]

The HOF ceremony will air live on the wwe network but what about fan axxess?,I want to see live coverage of the activities and events,There is one thing I better not see on the live stream though..NextNolan shown at fan axxess

 

[SuperBatman]

If Taker's announcement is that he's retiring then forget about Bryan getting added to the WWE title match.

I don't think UT Retiring would put a damper in Bryan getting put in the title match if UT is Retiring sure it will probably make UT vs. Lesnar the ME but that still doesn't mean the Title match could'nt be altered in some way.

Also what it UT announces his retirement he wins and he goes to do his pose but as the lights turns out and when they turn on again there is a Bat in the Middle of the ring and UT just stares at in. And then Sting's music starts up teasing a Possible last match for Taker at WM 31. To much to hope for I know but it would be a nice tease if and that's a big If Sting does come to the WWE.

 

[TX85]

Trips and Vince would probably hope it did damper D-Bry being added to the title match,They'd be like"the wwe universe wants Daniel going for the title at WM and they will receive that..But look over here the undertaker is retiring and so let's focus more of that"

 

[Slushy]

Undertaker's announcement will be making his match against Brock Lesnar...surprise surprise...a No Holds Barred Match! Watch.

 

[venom892]

Undertaker's announcement will be making his match against Brock Lesnar...surprise surprise...a No Holds Barred Match! Watch.

This is my thinking. Nothing earthshattering at all.

 

[Warhammer]

Yeah, my money is on a no holds barred as well. Oh boy. We didn't see that one coming.