Professional Wrestling Thread

[LTgiants]

wow they sent him to the crappiest brand of them all?

yep but at least they are putting him on top of the crappiest brand he beat swagger (with finlay's help)

[sweetness34]

Probably already knew this but Miz was on the Real World and on a couple challenges (name ring a bell?).

[WMD]

Yeah. It's kinda strange how two of the most entertaining wrestlers in the business came from reality shows. The Miz was on Real World, and John Morrison won Tough Enough 3.

[Brodeur]

Yeah. It's kinda strange how two of the most entertaining wrestlers in the business came from reality shows. The Miz was on Real World, and John Morrison won Tough Enough 3.

Well they were both on Tough Enough.

[Brodeur]

Despite having a crappy feed and only half paying attention to it, that PPV was pretty god damn awesome.

[WMD]

The only thing greater than that PPV is Edge.

Edge is God.

[the_legend_killer]

With apologies to Samoa Joe, Edge is Pro Wrestling.

[WMD]

Wrestlemania Wish List:

Shawn Michaels vs. Undertaker

That concludes my Wrestlemania Wish List.

Oh, I would like to see Randy Orton vs. Stone Cold.. but Orton would have to get stripped of his Title Shot for that to happen.

[T-RICH49]

given what just happened to end raw HHH vs Orton seems likely

[Brodeur]

Wrestlemania Wish List:

Shawn Michaels vs. Undertaker

That concludes my Wrestlemania Wish List.

Oh, I would like to see Randy Orton vs. Stone Cold.. but Orton would have to get stripped of his Title Shot for that to happen.

ITS HAPPENING WMD! Oh and some other matches that have happened 900 times.

[T-RICH49]

Micheals vs Taker = show stealer.don't screw it up WWE PLEASE

[WMD]

HBK- Undertaker
Cena - Edge
Orton - Triple H
Jericho - Legend/Rourke
Money in the Bank
Jeff Hardy - Matt Hardy (?)
Christian - Jack Swagger (?)
MVP - Shelton Benjamin (?)

Wrestlemania is shaping up to be a sexy event once again.

[T-RICH49]

HBK- Undertaker
Cena - Edge
Orton - Triple H
Jericho - Legend/Rourke
Money in the Bank
Jeff Hardy - Matt Hardy (?)
Christian - Jack Swagger (?)
MVP - Shelton Benjamin (?)

Wrestlemania is shaping up to be a sexy event once again.

I'd definatly pay to see that

[NIN1984]

Shawn Michaels vs Undertaker will be epic if that goes down.

[comahan]

I've sort of drifted away from wrestling over the past six months or so, but this card has me interested.

Yes Cena/Edge has happened 20 times, but its one of the best modern day rivalries rekindled for the first time in 3 years. Theyve never wrestled at Mania, and their matches are never NOT good. Im pumped for it.

Trips/Orton im actually excited for. I love personal feuds when theyre well done. WMD has been planting the STEPH IS BEHIND LEGACY seed in my head for like a month, and im glad thats not how it went. Orton is goooold.

HBK/Taker no need to talk about. Awesome. Taker has never been Shawn, and they havent wrestled in 10 years. woo.

Matt/Jeff didnt have a good match last time they tried, but I suppose it could be good.

MITB is always fun.

Christian back at Mania = win.

Im excited.

[sweetness34]

Errmm technically HBK and Taker wrestled at the Royal Rumble a few years ago as the last two standing, Taker won.

Just sayin'.

Oh and secondly, old school WCW was the ****. I've gone back and watched the clips again and it takes me back. The N.W.O. story line was legendary!

[sweetness34]

Errmm technically HBK and Taker wrestled at the Royal Rumble a few years ago as the last two standing, Taker won.

Just sayin'.

Oh and secondly, old school WCW was the ****. I've gone back and watched the clips again and it takes me back. The N.W.O. story line was legendary!

[comahan]

Thats... not a match at all.

[sweetness34]

Thats... not a match at all.

Yes but they have wrestled and that is what you said in your post, that they hadn't in 10 years.

Uh huh, they did at the Royal Rumble. It wasn't a match, but they were inteh ring against each other.

[Brodeur]

Well....it's been 11 years so Commie was wrong in some aspect.

[the_legend_killer]

Michaels/Taker will tear the house down. To Texans, in Houston, at Wrestlemania, 2 great performers. It would be great, even if they're past their prime.

Right Now The Card Looks Like:

WWE Heavyweight Title Match
Edge (c) v. John Cena

WWE Title Match
Triple H (c) v. Randy Orton

Shawn Michaels v. Undertaker

Matt Hardy v. Jeff Hardy

ECW Title Match
Jack Swagggaaaaaaa! v. Christian (Maybe throw Finlay in for a triple threat)

MITB Ladder Match

Chris Jericho w/ some sort of legend interaction thing.

Maybe Regal/Punk in some sort of IC Title gimmick match. So far it looks good.

[sweetness34]

Old school WCW was the ****. I've gone back and watched the clips again and it takes me back. The N.W.O. story line was legendary!

[T-RICH49]

well WWE just finally admitted a long revealed fact...HHH and Stephs marriage.and btw I have'nt watched SD in awhile but when did MVP turn face?

[comahan]

Raw was up big ratings wise this week with a 4.1. That WAY up from their usual low 3's theyve been getting over the last few years.

Also, TNA set a Ratings record with a 1.33, their biggest audience ever.

Good to see wrestling on the rise again.

[T-RICH49]

Raw was up big ratings wise this week with a 4.1. That WAY up from their usual low 3's theyve been getting over the last few years.

Also, TNA set a Ratings record with a 1.33, their biggest audience ever.

Good to see wrestling on the rise again.

I guess Sting/Angle needs to headline every Impact lol

[the_legend_killer]

The thing, just as much as the ME being Sting/Angle, was that they built up to the ME during the broadcast. Plus, they had a few good matchups as well (Beer Money Inc./Team Canada (Although it sucks that Petey's gone) and MCMG/Lethal Consequences). Prediction (Hopefully this thread stays around long enough to happen) Robert Roode and James Storm will be a big f'n deal in 1-2 years time as singles wrestlers.

[T-RICH49]

I kinda have a feeling Sting and Nash will form their own faction(a Wolfpac type)

[T-RICH49]

so HBK/Taker and HHH/Orton have been confirmed for WM25.but wtf are they really going to do a Show/Edge match?gut feeling says triple threat Edge/Cena/Show

[WMD]

Stone Cold shaved his goatee off :(

[thule]

I watched WWE for the first time in forever...gotta say it looked like it was fun to watch.

[Halsey]

Ok, so I used to be a big wrestling fan when I was a kid and now I occasionally watch WWE videos on Youtube. I watched some of a recent RAW episode and one thing stood out to me: The doucebag threesome called Legacy. LOL They make me laugh so hard because they're supposed to be a modern spin on the whole 4-horsemen theme, but they don't even come close. They look like 3 male strippers, they have no personality and they really have nothing going for them other than being sons of famous wrestlers and having cut, muscular bodies. The funniest one of the three is Cody Rhodes. He should change his ring name to Douchebagasaurus Rex! They hardly let him talk and when they do, the douchebaggery really flows! Hilarious!

http://static.flickr.com/3124/3210530050_e35fdfa9a9.jpg
AHAHAHAHA! Look at Rhodes! Dusty should be ashamed!

[Crickett]

AHAHAHAHA! Look at Rhodes! Dusty should be ashamed!

Dusty should be ashamed of Cody? A quick reminder, this is his other son

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x310/The_Ultimate_Wrestling_Gallery/Dustin%20Rhodes/Goldust006.jpg

[the_legend_killer]

Ted DiBiase Jr. is going to be a big-time player in the future, IMO. Cody Rhodes, I'm not so sure on, and right now Orton (along with Edge and Chris Jericho) is jockeying for the label Best Heel In The Business.

[WMD]

Cody Rhodes is a great talker. Cody and Ted don't have much personality, but they're both very good on the microphone at the very least.

[Halsey]

Good point, Crickett. I probably just like the old wrestlers better because I'm a little older than most people here probably are. In my day it wasn't all about the pretty boys with shaved, oiled bodies.

[T-RICH49]

so Cena got into the Edge/Show title match be revealing a love affair with Vickie and Show.and I am loving the way WWE is booking HHH/Orton fued right now

[devinhester=R.O.Y 2006]

so Cena got into the Edge/Show title match be revealing a love affair with Vickie and Show.and I am loving the way WWE is booking HHH/Orton fued right now

That was very cool how he broke into Orton's home.

BTW if that really was Orton's wife, she is very hot!

[WMD]

I didn't like the ending to Raw at all..

[comahan]

so cheesy lol

[jayceheathman]

I didn't like the ending to Raw at all..

How did that cameraman that was outside know he was going to be thrown out of the window and happened to be standing right outside of it? Its a conspiracy! :)

[WMD]

How did that cameraman that was outside know he was going to be thrown out of the window and happened to be standing right outside of it? Its a conspiracy! :)
Yeah, I hate stuff like that. If they want to make it look more real, have one camera man, and have him do his best to follow the action. It's hard to suspend disbelief when there's all kinds of camera angles and everything.

The screaming and stuff was ridiculous too. Worst part of the segment was Triple H knocking in the one door and having some random lady run out screaming.

Also, they need to stop using Police. The people they use aren't believable in any role, unless they're getting their asses kicked by Stone Cold.

[T-RICH49]

Is Flair coming back for one match at WM vs Jericho?I get the sense that's what's gonna happen

[P-L]

Andrew Martin a.k.a. Test dead at 33.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=3980073

[MaxV]

Another one.

If pro wrestlers don't have the shortest life-expectancy among all professions, they are certainly up there.

[WMD]

Sucks.. He was real real young. I was also a big Test mark back in the day.

[T-RICH49]

did anyone catch the ending to RAW?it was awesome

[WMD]

Tazz is done with WWE.. His contract ended today and he's not resigning, apparently. Kinda strange for this to happen a few days before Wrestlemania.

I'm assuming JBL retires as the IC Champ after he beats Mysterio at Wrestlemania, and takes over Tazz's spot at the Smackdown announce table.

[Fogartynyy2789]

did anyone catch the ending to RAW?it was awesome

They cut it short though, I woulda liked to see all three members of the family over legacy in the center of the ring.

Orton wins at WM obviously.

[WMD]

My Tivo recording cut off while Vince & Shane were attacking the security.. Sounds like it was a good ending. I can only assume the main event for the next PPV will be Vince/Shane/Triple H vs. The Legacy

[T-RICH49]

that was actually one of the better RAW's IMO.the HBK/Taker segment once again was brilliant

[the_legend_killer]

Major spoiler for any TNA fans out there

On the last TV broadcast before Lockdown, Jeff Jarrett announces the 4th member of Team Jarrett for Lethal Lockdown........Christopher Mother f'n Daniels!!! And Daniels faces Angle on the show as well. MTFO!!!

[comahan]

Major spoiler for any TNA fans out there

On the last TV broadcast before Lockdown, Jeff Jarrett announces the 4th member of Team Jarrett for Lethal Lockdown........Christopher Mother f'n Daniels!!! And Daniels faces Angle on the show as well. MTFO!!!

Awesome.

Where, might I ask, did you find the spoilers? I havent seen anything from last nights tapings yet.

Unless its an April Fools thing? If so, boo at you. Boooo.

[the_legend_killer]

Awesome.

Where, might I ask, did you find the spoilers? I havent seen anything from last nights tapings yet.

Unless its an April Fools thing? If so, boo at you. Boooo.

It's not, the wrestling related website I frequent has a guy who lives in Orlando and attends the tapings.The results were just from the guy (Who's been doing it for years and is very reliable), so I could PM to you if you want.

[comahan]

Thats fine, ill see them later.

Awesome news though if true. Although, im gonna grow tired on people complaining about wasting that 1v1 match so quickly (im assuming it ends in some sort of mass run-in or dq or something?)

[the_legend_killer]

Thats fine, ill see them later.

Awesome news though if true. Although, im gonna grow tired on people complaining about wasting that 1v1 match so quickly (im assuming it ends in some sort of mass run-in or dq or something?)

Not really, no. I won't spoil it any more, but nobody interferes. At least on paper anyways, the go home show for Lockdown looks DAMN strong.

[comahan]

Interesting. I was looking forward to lockdown before, but this makes it an almost must watch for me.

I only hope the crowd shows up for the Sting/Foley match, cause a match like that deserves a great atmosphere, and it probably wont be the wrestlers carrying the match.

[the_legend_killer]

I think that Foley/Sting will be kinda like Hogan/Rock (Not on the level, but like it) in that it'll be entertaining, but it's more of an "OMG they're actually fighting!" thing, although Hogan/Rock had never fought and Foley and Sting had. I think Foley v. Sting will be sneaky good because we all know Foley will take some big bumps and I wouldn't rule out Sting taking one or two. But by far I'm looking forward to Lethal Lockdown the most, as well as the tag title match with 3D and Beer Money Inc.

[comahan]

Yea, im really looking forward to those as well. 3D/BM has a lot of potential. Beer Money is gold, and 3D still delivers when they want/have to.

The idea of the 4 people that have carried TNA from the start - against MEM. Thats awesome. Hopefully Nash is good to go. Plus, they always find a new way to top what they did last year in Lethal Lockdown. Last years top of the cage bump was scary lol.

Cant forget about the Xscape match as well. Will be interesting to see of Suicide is still champ at that point (unless Kaz is healthy again and I just didnt read about it). The Xscape match is always good stuff.

[T-RICH49]

Major spoiler for any TNA fans out there

On the last TV broadcast before Lockdown, Jeff Jarrett announces the 4th member of Team Jarrett for Lethal Lockdown........Christopher Mother f'n Daniels!!! And Daniels faces Angle on the show as well. MTFO!!!

sweet!!!he should have been a part of the MEM/Front Line Fued to begin with

[comahan]

I prefer it this way. He's the jolt they need to turns the tide in the feud and start to win matches for the frontline.

[comahan]

Updated TNA Lockdown card, looks really good. Lockdown always delivers. Can be a little much for people; having every match in a cage, but I like it.

SIX SIDES OF STEEL: MAIN EVENT FOR THE TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Hardcore Legend Mick Foley vs. (c) "The Icon" Sting

SIX SIDES OF STEEL: THE RETURN OF THE LETHAL LOCKDOWN
Team Angle (Kurt Angle, Booker T, Scott Steiner & Kevin Nash) vs. Team Jarrett (Jeff Jarrett, AJ Styles, Samoa Joe & ???)

SIX SIDES OF STEEL: WORLD TAG TEAM DOMINATION - TITLE VS. TITLE
Team 3D vs. (c) Beer Money, Inc

X DIVISION XSCAPE MATCH FOR THE X CHAMPIONSHIP
Black Machismo vs. Sheik Abdul Bashir vs. Consequences Creed vs. Kiyoshi vs. (c) Suicide

TNA KNOCKOUTS WOMENS CHAMPIONSHIP
Taylor Wilde vs. Angelina Love vs. (c) Awesome Kong

QUEEN OF THE CAGE MATCH
ODB vs. Madison Rayne vs. Daffney vs. Sojo Bolt

NEW JAPAN JR. TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
The Latin American Xchange vs. No Limit vs. (c) The Motor City Machineguns

[the_legend_killer]

The card does look good, have they announced when they're going to do the Eric Young/Danny Bonaduce match yet? But the current card looks pretty good, I'm ultra excited over the top 3 matches. I imagine they'll prolly add Abyss/Matt Morgan before the event, since I don't think that feud is over yet.

[comahan]

They havent really done much of note in regards to Bonaduce. Im sort of holding hope that since its basically just a tool to draw people there (hes a proven radio draw in philly where the ppv is), that they just make it a dark match.

[Brodeur]

TNA's dumbest PPV being talked about when Mania is in 2 days?

[comahan]

Considering how amazingly underwhelming the build to Mania has been this year, why not?

[Fogartynyy2789]

Considering how amazingly underwhelming the build to Mania has been this year, why not?

True WWE messed up big time with the Jericho angle, they went in the worst possible direction. The diva's battle royal is a waste, and JBL/Mysterio is fine.

The Michaels/Undertaker match should be an all time great match.

Money in the bank would be so much better is Mark Henry or Kane were out of the match, seriously none of those guys should ever be in a ladder match. They should've put a legacy member in the match to win. Would've put the group over big time.

Edge vs Cena vs Big Show is another dumb match. How many times do Edge and Cena have to go at it? Big Show is limited and the whole Vicki Guerrero angle is stupid cause it puts in too many storylines.

Orton/HHH- great match buildup, but once again: how many times do these two have to go 1 on 1?

[Fogartynyy2789]

I forgot Hardy/Hardy- will be great although Matt is not gonna win.

[Brodeur]

Considering how amazingly underwhelming the build to Mania has been this year, why not?

Well it seemed like they kept building up to a Stone Cold/Jericho match that never sadly happened but outside of that it's been serviceable.

And Kane is perfectly fine in a ladder match Fogart, as he has shown before.

[Fogartynyy2789]

Well it seemed like they kept building up to a Stone Cold/Jericho match that never sadly happened but outside of that it's been serviceable.

And Kane is perfectly fine in a ladder match Fogart, as he has shown before.


That was Kane in 2005, he's not in the same condition as he once was although he can still work a good match. There are a lot of young guys who I'd rather see in the match though.

I just don't want it to be a brawl where Kane/Henry and Finlay just found the crap outta everyone else. Kills the match.

[the_legend_killer]

Wrestlemania, especially for it being a big deal at #25, seems underwhelming to me. But I'm sure Hardy/Hardy, HBK/Taker and a few other matches will deliver. But overall, I'm looking forward to Lockdown more, but then again, I'm more of a TNA fan and have enjoyed seeing the MEM Angle come full-circle with Rhino and 3D being phased out of it while AJ and Joe come to the forefront.

[comahan]

Im sure Mania will have its fair share of good matches, I just think the buildup has sucked. Like, Ill watch it no doubt, but the build doesnt have me wanting to really talk about it. Orton has been gold over the last 18 months or so, but if I have to sit thru one more 20 minute chase scene with he and HHH, ill stab myself in the neck.

On the other side, Ive really enjoyed the MEM angle and TNA all around since this whole storyline started toward the end of Joe's title reign last year.

[the_legend_killer]

The major downside of it, Joe's new gimmick is cringeworthy. Him carrying around a knife = no thanks. But I think sooner than later we'll see a Jeff Jarrett heel-turn to even out the power structure a bit (all 3 authority figures (Foley, Jarrett and Cornette) are face).

[comahan]

Seems Foley is swaying pretty far away from being a full on face these days. Spoilers make him out to be a sort of crazy lone wolf thats going off on everyone.

[comahan]

And yes, the knife is dumb. I dont mind him other than that though.

[T-RICH49]

I heard a rumor(not sure if it's true) but that the match vs Sting may be Foley's last

[OSUGiants17]

TNA >>>>>>>>>>>>> WWE! Lockdown will pwn all.

[the_legend_killer]

It was one he said he wanted to do before he was done, but it seems like there may still be a match or two left with guys like Jarrett and Angle, seeing as they've been so involved the last half a year. But still, he's wrestling on iMPACT next week and not to give spoilers, but it's a match I'm very looking forward to.

[Splat]

I heard a rumor(not sure if it's true) but that the match vs Sting may be Foley's last

I have heard that before and then he comes back for one more then one more and so on.

[Brodeur]

I heard a rumor(not sure if it's true) but that the match vs Sting may be Foley's last

And Terry Funk retired 12 years ago.

[comahan]

And Terry Funk retired 12 years ago.

Funk retired like 3 times before that, too

[Dr. Gonzo]

I suggest all fans of wrestling watch Road House just to see Terry Funk at his finest as a thug. It is a hilarious bad performance and this is coming from a huge Terry Funk fan.

[Brodeur]

Funk retired like 3 times before that, too

I always think of the famous ECW retirement as his biggest so I just referenced that.

[T-RICH49]

My Wrestlemania predictions:

World Heavyweight Championship Triple Threat

John Cena vs Edge(C) vs Big Show

WWE Championship:

HHH vs Randy Orton

Intercontinetinal Championship:

JBL vs Rey Mysterio

WWE Tag Team Titles vs World Tag Team Titles:

Carlito and Primo vs Miz and Morrison

Gail Kim wins the 25 Diva Battle Royal

MITB Match:

Christian vs Finlay vs Kane vs MVP vs CM Punk vs Mark Henry vs Shelton Bejamin vs Kofi Kingston

Chris Jericho vs Piper, Snuka and Steamboatw/ Flair and Rourke

Undertaker vs Shawn Micheals

Extremem Rules Match:

Jeff Hardy vs Matt Hardy

[devinhester=R.O.Y 2006]

My Wrestlemania predictions:

World Heavyweight Championship Triple Threat

John Cena vs Edge(C) vs Big Show

WWE Championship:

HHH vs Randy Orton

Intercontinetinal Championship:

JBL vs Rey Mysterio

WWE Tag Team Titles vs World Tag Team Titles:

Carlito and Primo vs Miz and Morrison

Gail Kim wins the 25 Diva Battle Royal

MITB Match:

Christian vs Finlay vs Kane vs MVP vs CM Punk vs Mark Henry vs Shelton Bejamin vs Kofi Kingston

Chris Jericho vs Piper, Snuka and Steamboatw/ Flair and Rourke

Undertaker vs Shawn Micheals

Extremem Rules Match:

Jeff Hardy vs Matt Hardy

The only one I would disagree with is the MITB match. It seems like WWE has CM Punk on an eventual path for stardom. I think he wins this match.

[the_legend_killer]

Cena
HHH
JBL
Miz and Morrison
Trish Stratus wins BR
Shelton Benjamin
Jericho
Undertaker
Matt Hardy (He NEEDS to win this)

[BigDawg819]

Wrestlemania 25 comes down to 7 words:

The Return of the Age of Orton

[comahan]

Keep in mind a lot of this is done based off of watching bits and parts of raw each week, as I havent watched a full ep in a while.

WWE Championship
Triple H cannot touch Randy Orton until WrestleMania unless physically provoked
Triple H vs Randy Orton
- Ill go Orton here. He's easily the best thing they have going right now, and while he doesnt NEED this win, it would still be a big feather in his cap. The possibilities on extending this feud are endless, I think Orton reigns over WWE for a while again.

World Heavyweight Championship
Triple Threat Match
Edge vs John Cena vs The Big Show
- Cena.

Money In The Bank Ladder Match
CM Punk vs Kane vs Mark Henry vs Montel Vontavious Porter vs United States Champion Shelton Benjamin vs Kofi Kingston vs Christian vs Finlay
- I think Punk, MVP, Shelton, and Christian all have at least a shot at this. Id say Christian, since hes easily my favorite of the group, bit for some reason i dont think so. Ill actually say MVP, i think.

The Streak vs Mr. WrestleMania
The Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels
-Taker.

Brother vs Brother
Matt Hardy vs Jeff Hardy
- These two had terrible 1 on 1 chemistry last time they tried to wrestle one another, lets hope this one is better. I havent watched smackdown in forever, so I havent seen the main build to this. So this is a wild guess.

3-on-1 Match
Chris Jericho vs Jimmy Snuka, Roddy Piper & Ricky Steamboat
Jericho wins, starts to humiliate them, glass shatters, stunner, fans are happy.

World Tag Team Title vs WWE Tag Team Title Match
Title For Title
The Miz & John Morrison (w/*Insert Bella here) vs The Colons (w/*Insert Bella Here*
- Miz/Morrison have arguably been the best part of WWE in the last year, easily the best thing not in the main event.

[WMD]

Intercontinental Title
JBL (c) vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.
JBL wins and retires as the IC Champion. Solid, harmless opener.

Money in the Bank
CM Punk vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Kane vs. Mark Henry vs. Finlay vs. Christian vs. MVP vs. Shelton Benjamin
Damn right. NOBODY expects Kofi to win MITB. I like him quite a bit and I think he'd be a very good heel. The world of wrestling needs an evil Jamaican, don't you know. Anyways, it's not like the winner of this match automatically wins the WWE Title or even becomes an instant Main Eventer. Kingston could get drafted over to Smackdown and join the Upper Mid Card scene over there.. Kofi could be the first MITB winner to lose his match, who knows.. There's always a way to work around it. But for the sake of going against the grain.. I will pick Kofi to win it this year.

Chris Jericho vs. Piper/Steamboat/Snuka
It's an Elimination match, so that makes me think Snuka and Piper get eliminated quickly. Steamboat seems like he's most capable to perform out of the three, he should get the majority of the action. He picks up the win, since he's being inducted into the Hall of Fame and everything.. Not sure how it all plays out, I can see it being overbooked.. Probably some interference from legends other than Flair. Not sure about Stone Cold showing up, but I'm sure someone will be there to get a big pop out of the fans.. Perhaps Batista shows up at some point to help out Flair somehow.

Tag Title Unification Match
The Miz & John Morrison vs. Primo & Carlito Colon
Could be Match of the Night. They have great chemistry and I hope the Lumberjacks don't take away too much from this. Miz and Morrison are one of the best things going in WWE.. but I suspect they'll be split up after the draft. John Morrison is ready to move past the ECW/Tag Division at this point. I'm looking forward to this one.

Extreme Rules Match
Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy
I'll look for this to be more ground oriented with the No DQ coming into play mainly so Matt doesn't have to break submission holds.. Should be light on the real high spot stuff since the Money in the Bank match is also on the card.. Should be plenty of chair shots in this one. I'm sure this isn't going to be the end of the feud, so I'll go with Matt Hardy to win.

25 Diva "Ms. Wrestlemania" Battle Royale
Mae Young wins it. Much like how the Iron Sheik won the Gimmick Battle Royale (8 YEARS AGO?!?!?!), Mae picks up the win because she can't physically handle being thrown through the ropes, onto the floor. And you just know she's going to be in this. Can't wait to see Molly Holly again, though.

World Title Match
Edge (c) vs. John Cena vs. The Big Show
Think Cena can F-U/Attitude Adjust both men at the same time?? It could happen! Anyways, the thing that sticks out to me is that Vickie Guerrero said the winner of this match would not only get the Championship, but get her. This stuff writes itself. John Cena with Vickie Guerrero is vintage hilarity!

Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker
Could be the show stealer. At this point, I don't think they'll ever have The Undertaker lose at Wrestlemania. It'll just go down as part of his legend. Shawn Michaels doesn't need to win this match at all. The HBK Promo/video package from the Graveyard a couple weeks ago was one of the best things I've seen in a while. Gotta expect the crowd to be hot for this one, and in the end, my favorite wrestler of all time takes it.

WWE Title Match
Triple H (c) vs. Randy Orton
Don't know about having two new World Champs for this show.. but I expect Orton to win. He's been on a roll for the past year, the best heel in the company, not to mention, he seems to be Triple H's pet project. I think this match will be No DQ, so.. expect plenty of outside interference.. I can't remember the last time a heel won the Main Event of Wrestlemania, but what better way to solidify Randy Orton as a mega star in the company?

So that's that.. I may have too many faces winning.. but oh well, that's that. Should be a very good show.

[T-RICH49]

Intercontinental Title

Money in the Bank
CM Punk vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Kane vs. Mark Henry vs. Finlay vs. Christian vs. MVP vs. Shelton Benjamin
Damn right. NOBODY expects Kofi to win MITB. I like him quite a bit and I think he'd be a very good heel. The world of wrestling needs an evil Jamaican, don't you know. Anyways, it's not like the winner of this match automatically wins the WWE Title or even becomes an instant Main Eventer. Kingston could get drafted over to Smackdown and join the Upper Mid Card scene over there.. Kofi could be the first MITB winner to lose his match, who knows.. There's always a way to work around it. But for the sake of going against the grain.. I will pick Kofi to win it this year.


this actually makes some sense.remember Kofi was supposed to be a part of the Elimination Chamber for the WHC but was attacked by Edge.I def could see Kofi win

[islandboy843]

I think MVP is gonna get big soon on Smackdown......He is like Cena when he first started with fan support.....

[WMD]

For some strange reason, they moved the Miz/Morrison vs. Colons match to the Pre Show. We won't get to see it.

The Colons won.

[Dr. Gonzo]

I don't care what anyone says, Santina was hilarious.

The set up to this Jericho vs. Legends match looked awesome. I loved the video before this. If this match weren't set up so seriously I would be calling for Hacksaw Jim Duggan to show up.

[T-RICH49]

Rourke KO's Jericho

[islandboy843]

Jeff Hardy ass bone must hurt.

[Hines]

This match is un ******* believeable.

[Hines]

Wow, what a ******* match.

[HawkeyeFan]

Wrestling = nvm

[islandboy843]

Gayest Best Match Ever...

[comahan]

That was a... terrible ending... and one of the worst wrestlemanias ive seen. Taker/HBK and Steamboat being solid were like, the only redeeming factors...

:(

[islandboy843]

Glad he did not waste his 50 dollars on this.

[WMD]

MITB - ***
Diva Battle Royal - DUD
Jericho vs. Legends - * 1/2
Hardy vs. Hardy - **
JBL vs. Mysterio - DUD
HBK vs. Taker - *** 1/2
Cena vs. Edge vs. Big Show - ** 1/2
Triple H vs. Orton - **

Yucky. Glad I didn't spend money on this one.

[the_legend_killer]

So then.........onto Lockdown.

[Brodeur]

Why such a low grade for Taker/HBK? It was superb I thought.

[comahan]

I really enjoyed it to. That said, it, like a lot of the other matches, was just sort of... weird. It had a strange flow to it.

It was probably the 5 minutes of downtime after Taker almost killed himself.

But beyond that, I thought it was great.

But like, the Tag match being cut, a near 20 minute Kid Rock performance that dragged on and on and on, an anti climactic ending to MITB, the Rourke after match stuff being bleh, the diva match being absolutely worthless (why fly in all those divas and then give them THAT?!), the Hardys match being underwhelming, the really bizarre and weird main event, and the crowd (GOOD GOD Houston, you sucked! made me embarrassed to be from there! http://s1.images.proboards.com/sad.gif), and its just like, uhg I dont know.

That said, I did enjoy some things. HBK/Taker was terrific as I said. Steamboat was awesome, props to him. Big Show being tied up in the ropes and screaming was hilarious. And the Austin stuff was fun.

[Crickett]

My cousin bought the PPV and invited me over. My thoughts

MITB - ***

Not bad, somewhat predictable. My relatives thought Christian/Shelton Benjamin was going to win. I knew better.

Diva Battle Royal - DUD

My cousin pointed out Santino at the very start of the match. This was a massive waste of time.

Jericho vs. Legends - * 1/2

Ricky Steamboat still has it. Jimmy Snuka does not. Sgt. Slaughter would have been a better option than Snuka.

Hardy vs. Hardy - **

I'm really surprised at who won this match.

JBL vs. Mysterio - DUD

Whoever it was who thought it was a good idea to dress Rey Mysterio as the joker should be fired immediately.

HBK vs. Taker - *** 1/2

Match of the night bar none.

Cena vs. Edge vs. Big Show - ** 1/2

Apparently my aunt (who is a Cena fan) had never heard the term "six moves of doom" before.

Triple H vs. Orton - **

As a main event match goes, rather disappointing.

[comahan]

Slaughter was let go about 6 months ago. Trying to cut back on budget and such.

[WMD]

Why such a low grade for Taker/HBK? It was superb I thought.
I liked it. It just doesn't jump out at me as a four star match.. It was definitely dramatic though.

But maybe I'm just feeling let down from the rest of the night.. I don't know.

[NIN1984]

Shawn Michaels and Undertaker was matched of the night which is no surprise and I have to say MITB was a lot of fun but overall this was not a good WM.

[the_legend_killer]

I was surprised that Punk won again. It would've been a good oppo to do what MITB does, elevate people to the upper-top area. MVP, Shelton or Christian could've really benefitted, but it's certainly different to have a guy repeat.

[WMD]

Yeah, Punk winning was a bit of a letdown too.

[Brodeur]

I liked it. It just doesn't jump out at me as a four star match.. It was definitely dramatic though.

But maybe I'm just feeling let down from the rest of the night.. I don't know.

I thought it was at least a ****1/2 match.

Also, Kid Rock is ******* atrocious.

[BigDawg819]

This was a waste of a ppv. Very disappointed.

[Dr. Gonzo]

The HBK/Taker match was ******* incredible IMO. Commie can attest to the fact that every few minutes I was going crazy. The match held my attention throughout and I had a great time watching it. I am upset Michaels didn't put an end to the streak but I enjoyed the hell out of the match. Easily my favorite of the night. I also agree that Orton/HHH was weak. I found the match to be a pretty big letdown.

[ChezPower4]

This was a waste of a ppv. Very disappointed.

I also thought it would be better. They hyped it up forever..... Just thought something epic was going to happen.

[BigDawg819]

I also thought it would be better. They hyped it up forever..... Just thought something epic was going to happen.



Something epic did happen, the epic fail that was Wrestlemania 25!

[T-RICH49]

What an ending to raw.I'm not the biggest Batista fan but that even got me to mark a little

[Crickett]

What an ending to raw.I'm not the biggest Batista fan but that even got me to mark a little

Yeah but.... unless there is some kind of heel turn coming, how can they even make it seem like Legacy has a chance?

[diabsoule]

MITB and Taker/Michaels made that Wrestlemania. I've seen Trip and Orton have better matches on RAW. I was extremely disappointed by that ending.

[Halsey]

I really wish Vince's son-in-law would take a break. I don't watch a lot of wrestling anymore, but when I do HHH is constantly the WWE Champ, constantly on camera and constantly in the middle of headline plots. Seeing him spit water and make tough guy faces gets old. One thing I will say for him: he's dedicated. The guy performs a whole hellava lot. He must really love being a pro wrestler because he seems to perform every time there's a WWE show, pay-per-view event or whatever. He's be doing himself and everyone a favor if he took a few months off.

[T-RICH49]

Vickie is the GM of RAW now?NOOOOOOOOOO

[WMD]

I suspect CM Punk will cash in his MITB win at Backlash.. and lose!

Just not sure after which match. I'm thinking Ted DiBiase Jr. wins the belt for Randy Orton.. So maybe Orton gets his ass kicked, and after Orton 'wins' the belt, CM Punk comes out, and Randy Orton eventually hits an RKO out of nowhere for the win.

That, or after Cena beats Edge in the Last Man Standing match. Either way, I have a feeling it'll be cashed in next month.

[Crickett]

I suspect CM Punk will cash in his MITB win at Backlash.. and lose!

Just not sure after which match. I'm thinking Ted DiBiase Jr. wins the belt for Randy Orton.. So maybe Orton gets his ass kicked, and after Orton 'wins' the belt, CM Punk comes out, and Randy Orton eventually hits an RKO out of nowhere for the win.

That, or after Cena beats Edge in the Last Man Standing match. Either way, I have a feeling it'll be cashed in next month.

CM Punk cashing in his MITB to win the match right after Last Man Standing makes perfect sense. And could set up a nice feud with Edge. Basically that CM Punk stole the title from "the ultimate opportunist" two years running.


Moreso that Legacy beating unbeatable face #1 (Triple H) and unbeatable face #2 (Dave Batista)

[WMD]

I don't think CM Punk will be successful in his attempt this year..

[T-RICH49]

was I the only one impressed with Steamboat?he still had some skills

[the_legend_killer]

I don't think CM Punk will be successful in his attempt this year..

I agree, I think he'll be the first MITB wrestler to lose their match. Too bad they don't do what they were planning on doing with Mr. Kennedy and have him announce he's going to cash in at Wrestlemania 26 and build that up all year.

[P-L]

See, I don't understand why they would've let CM Punk win money in the bank unless they were going to give him another chance at being champion. The WWE really dropped the ball during his last championship run and having him win a title shot the other night seems really pointless if he's just going to lose the match.

[comahan]

The WM crowd was so hot for Christian, and actually booed Punk when he got the advantage over him at the end. Shame.

Random Factoid: That spot where Christian tipped the ladder and propelled himself back up with the ring rope was first used in a match AGAINST him about 14 months ago in TNA, vs Kaz.

[the_legend_killer]

Kaz v. Christian from Genesis '07 was a really good ladder match. Lots of crazy spots and Kaz getting the win was great too, shame TNA dropped the ball big time with him.

[comahan]

The Hillsborough County medical examiner announced just a few minutes ago that the cause of death in the case of Andrew "Test" Martin was oxycodone intoxication, and ruled the manner of death was accidental overdose, we can reveal.

Oxycodone is the addictive ingredient found in the painkiller OxyContin. The pill, dubbed Hillbilly Heroin, is widely abused and linked to hundreds of deaths in the US including that of Sensational Sherri Martel and Hollywood Actor Heath Ledger.

Martin was found dead at his apartment in Tampa, Florida on March. 14. Police say a neighbor reported that she could see into his apartment window and that Martin appeared motionless for several hours. Police say there was no indication of foul play.

[WMD]

The Draft is today! I think they said a total of 12 wrestlers will be switching shows, so.. Predictions!

Raw
Triple H
MVP
Evan Bourne
Mark Henry

Smackdown
John Cena
CM Punk
Christian
John Morrison
Mickie James

ECW
Umaga
Brian Kendrick
William Regal

I think Jericho will could be moved to Smackdown.. maybe Finlay to Raw.. and I'd love to see Maryse on Raw! I think I'm giving Smackdown too much there.. but oh well.

[T-RICH49]

RAW

HHH
Taker
Benjamin
MVP
Jeff Hardy

Smackdown

Cena
HBK (I think going to SD could lighten his schedule even more)
Christian
Morrison



ECW

Umaga (I agree with WMD this is one I could very well see happening)
Santino
Kofi Kingston

[the_legend_killer]

My Guesses:

Raw
Undertaker
Mark Henry
Maryse
Matt Hardy
Evan Bourne

Smackdown
John Morrison
Melina
Finlay
Christian

ECW
Mr. Kennedy
THE Brian Kendrick
Shane Helms

[TACKLE]

WCW was the ****. This is a sick video that got me pumped. Goldberg was a beast.

SojPXhdHEgQ

[Crickett]

WCW was the ****. This is a sick video that got me pumped. Goldberg was a beast.

SojPXhdHEgQ

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[T-RICH49]

also I forgot to add but expect Rey Jr to SD.the hispanic demographic has gone down for SD since Rey left so that may be one move that is made

[WMD]

Yeah, I also thought Rey could move to Smackdown. They should move JR back to Raw, because Michael Cole sucks. He can't get me into a match like Jim Ross can.

I hope they keep the Matt Striker/Josh Matthews announce team for ECW.

[Crickett]

Yeah, I also thought Rey could move to Smackdown. They should move JR back to Raw, because Michael Cole sucks. He can't get me into a match like Jim Ross can.

Going to smackdown with the IC title? :confused:

[T-RICH49]

Yeah, I also thought Rey could move to Smackdown. They should move JR back to Raw, because Michael Cole sucks. He can't get me into a match like Jim Ross can.

yeah I give Cole credit for trying but RAW needs JR back

[thetedginnshow]

I just watched the latest WrestleMania. First time watching wrestling in a couple years and I was surprised by how much the quality has dipped. I had never seen so many botched moves and some of the guys are just awful now. Sad sight. I did hear that wrestling's more popular than ever though.

[WMD]

Going to smackdown with the IC title? :confused:
They can work around anything.. just have a Raw guy challenge Rey for the IC title at the next PPV.. or have MVP come to Raw, like I think could happen. Brings the US Title to Raw and the IC to Smackdown.

[Crickett]

I did hear that wrestling's more popular than ever though.

You heard wrong. Unless you are now receiving that message sent 10 years ago.

[WMD]

I just watched the latest WrestleMania. First time watching wrestling in a couple years and I was surprised by how much the quality has dipped. I had never seen so many botched moves and some of the guys are just awful now. Sad sight. I did hear that wrestling's more popular than ever though.
Where did you hear that? I can't imagine that being true.

[T-RICH49]

btw should'nt HHH just be salled a RAW member now.he is on RAW more then SD nowadays

[WMD]

Yeah. They pretty much always ignore the brand split between the Royal Rumble and the draft.

[locseti]

WCW was the ****. This is a sick video that got me pumped. Goldberg was a beast.

SojPXhdHEgQ

That was so sick!!! Choke slam to spear to Jackhammer!! The WCW was the best ever.

And there's no way wrestling is bigger than it was in its heyday, that's for damn sure.

[WMD]

The Draft is today! I think they said a total of 12 wrestlers will be switching shows, so.. Predictions!

Raw
Triple H
MVP
Evan Bourne
Mark Henry

Smackdown
John Cena
CM Punk
Christian
John Morrison
Mickie James

ECW
Umaga
Brian Kendrick
William Regal

I think Jericho will could be moved to Smackdown.. maybe Finlay to Raw.. and I'd love to see Maryse on Raw! I think I'm giving Smackdown too much there.. but oh well.
Hooooray!!!!!!!

[RaiderNation]

WWE was the **** in te 90's. WWE was at its highest when Stone Cold was the champ I think

[jayceheathman]

WWE was the **** in te 90's. WWE was at its highest when Stone Cold was the champ I think

It was at its highest when I still believed that it was real and that was for quite some time.

[NIN1984]

There is a best of the 90s DVD coming out today it should be cool. I loved WWF so much in the 90s.

[comahan]

FALLEN ANGEL *CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP*

FALLEN ANGEL *CLAP CLAP CLAPCLAPCLAP*

Hooray

[T-RICH49]

are we about to see a JJ heel turn?

btw....I get text alerts from tna and I got one not too long ago that said a former world champion from another organazation will appear at LockDown.


RVD?

[the_legend_killer]

He has returned to smite the unbelievers, The Fallen Angel has returned to save our souls!

From what I've been hearing, the debuter is Tazz, maybe in some sort of announcing role or help during the 3D/Beer Money Inc. match, but that's just what i've heard, and I've heard David Arquette too, lol.

[WMD]

I say it's Chris Masters!

[Crickett]

I say it's Chris Masters!

What was Chris Masters a world champion of? Steroid use?

[WMD]

He was a World Tag Team Champion.. I'm sure that qualifies that as a "World Champion" in TNA's view.

[Brodeur]

I say it's Chris Masters!

THATS....THATS CHRIS MORDETZKY, BUT WHAT IS HE DOING IN THE IMPACT ZONE?

[the_legend_killer]

He was a World Tag Team Champion.. I'm sure that qualifies that as a "World Champion" in TNA's view.

Masters never won the a championship in WWE.

[comahan]

He was a World Tag Team Champion.. I'm sure that qualifies that as a "World Champion" in TNA's view.

Well, they are called the WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS. So like, yea. Its the pinnacle of Tag wrestling (wwe fans: "Whats tag wrestling?!") just as the World Heavyweight Championship is the pinnacle of singles wrestling. I dont get why people get all bent out of shape about that.

[T-RICH49]

I have a strange feeling it's RVD

[WMD]

Well, they are called the WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS. So like, yea. Its the pinnacle of Tag wrestling (wwe fans: "Whats tag wrestling?!") just as the World Heavyweight Championship is the pinnacle of singles wrestling. I dont get why people get all bent out of shape about that.
Just that saying "World Champion" makes one think of someone who won the World Heavywight Title..

But either way.. I guess Masters never won a belt in WWE. I could've sworn he had the tag belts with Carlito at some point.

Maybe TNA's mystery man will be Lance Cade.

[the_legend_killer]

Carlito and Masters challenged Kane and Show for the titles, but never won them. I'd mark for Cade and Murdoch coming to TNA.

[Brodeur]

Haha Bobby Lashley.

[WMD]

I don't think I've ever liked Bobby Lashley. Especially not as a face.

[Crickett]

Haha Bobby Lashley.

So TNA signed the most charismatic wrestler in recent history, eh?
And by most, I mean least.

[WMD]

Maybe Lashley will name his TNA Finisher "The Enzyme Elevation".. or something along those lines.

[Brodeur]

Well that was a lot of hype for a ****** payoff.

[T-RICH49]

wait so Lashley's in TNA now?man given it was in Philly I was expecting someone like Tazz or RVD former ECW guys

[the_legend_killer]

I'm waiting for Bobby to call Jeff Jarrett a Bath Turd. But I'm curious at who Joe was talking to before he entered Lethal Lockdown. If Joe is being guided by Taz, that would be epic.

[WMD]

wait so Lashley's in TNA now?man given it was in Philly I was expecting someone like Tazz or RVD former ECW guys
Well, apparently Stevie Richards showed up...

[comahan]

I don't think I've ever liked Bobby Lashley. Especially not as a face.

Because EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVERYBODY IS BETTER AS A HEEL!

EVERYONE should turn heel, and then feud with... CM PUNK! WHO WOULD ALSO BE A HEEL!

Its a real shocker that not a ton of people liked Lashley! I mean, its not like he was being absolutely shoved down everyones throats!

Anyway, he's always been fine in the ring, hopefully he can have a mouthpiece, Angle and Nash could talk for him, if hes with them. Just please dont let him talk or absolutely shove him down peoples throats, and hes perfectly acceptable. A hell of a lot better than all of the idiotic CHRIS MASTERS! jokes.

Show was solid. Nothing was amazing, nothing was bad. Just a lot of average (queen of cage) to real good (tag titles).

I assume Mick winning could lead to Mick/Angle next month, which has never happened and will draw buys, with Angle winning the title. That or Sting wins it back quickly. Still wish Cactus would have dropped a big elbow. That said, sorta happy in a way he didnt. Dude doesnt need to kill himself anymore than he has.

[comahan]

Well, apparently Stevie Richards showed up...

Did... he...? Super... shocker... that... he... showed... up... ,... being... that... hes... been... on... the... show... for... weeks...

Perhaps... you... can... find... something... else... to... ... about...

[T-RICH49]

and Folry beat Sting for the title?I like Foley and all but bad move by TNA

[Brodeur]

Did... he...? Super... shocker... that... he... showed... up... ,... being... that... hes... been... on... the... show... for... weeks...

Perhaps... you... can... find... something... else... to... ... about...

Needs more ellipses.

[WMD]

TNA has two testicles, and Commie is always sucking on both of them.

[the_legend_killer]

I wouldn't mind seeing Foley hold the title until the KOTM match in June, he'd be gold in that.

[comahan]

TNA has two testicles, and Commie is always sucking on both of them.

Clever, as always.

[WMD]

Clever, as always.
Clearly you're just jealous because I came up with a testicle joke before you did.

Anywho, did Christopher Daniels work as Suicide tonight? I saw that he might pull double duty.

[the_legend_killer]

It looked like under the mask was a bald person, so I think so. Very impressive considering he did that match and went coast-to-coast in Lethal Lockdown.

[T-RICH49]

Orton vs HHH tonight.if the predictability rate of the WWE is correct whoever wins tonight will lose at Backlash

[Crickett]

lol @ the Cena reaction by the British.

[Halsey]

Orton vs HHH tonight.if the predictability rate of the WWE is correct whoever wins tonight will lose at Backlash

No way Vince will let his son-in-law look bad. Either HHH wins or Orton Cheat and then what's his face huge muscular dude will come in and save HHH from Legacy.

[T-RICH49]

Jericho cs Steamboat at Backlash.that should be good

[WMD]

I'm sure I'm forgetting something.. but has Randy Orton ever had a good match that didn't involve Mick Foley?

[Brodeur]

I'm sure I'm forgetting something.. but has Randy Orton ever had a good match that didn't involve Mick Foley?

He's had good to great matches with Edge, Taker, HHH (not at Mania mind you), Cena, Benoit, HBK, Jeff Hardy....

[fondoffilm]

Someone update me on the affairs of Scott Hall. Plz

[Splat]

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[comahan]

Orton/Edge for the IC Title, the match that ended Orton's long reign as champion, was awesome. Probably my fav Orton match alongside the Foley one.

[T-RICH49]

is TNA setting up a Foley heel turn and have him join MEM?seems like it to me

[YAYareaRB]

Hey I haven't watched wrestling in a while but just one question. Is Savio Vega still wrestling? I always thought he was a good wrestler.

[T-RICH49]

can someone anwser why did Show have to get involved in the Cena/Edge match.why could they have Edge go over clean?If this was the finality a dissappointing ending

[the_legend_killer]

I think they are going to have Foley go on the whole "He's the champion and the owner Power Trip" thing and Foley can damn sure pull it off. I do hope that Foley drops the gold at Sacrifice though, because it seems like they're building to Jarrett/Foley and that being the world title match at Slammiversary wouldn't be good. King of the Mountain and Jarrett/Foley would be a very good top of the card.

[SuperMcgee]

RIP Playboy Buddy Rose :(

xT-OIhG8AI0

[MaxV]

Chris Benoit's doctor gets 10 years.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=4161279

[WMD]

WWE released Mr. Kennedy on Friday. I could see it coming, but not like.. right now. Pretty surprising.

and damn, Victoria was hawt when she showed up in TNA. Real nice.

[comahan]

Official word from the Wrestling Observer

As we reported earlier, Mr. Kennedy was officially released from World Wrestling Entertainment yesterday. This is coming as a shock to many. Kennedy had returned to Raw on Monday after rehabbing from a badly injured shoulder. Kennedy ended up injuring his wrist after taking a RKO from Randy Orton.

It is being reported that Randy Orton & Kennedy had words backstage after Raw went off the air, it wasn't heated, but that Orton told him he had to be careful out there so he wouldn't injure anyone in the ring. There wasn't any other complaints backstage.

A possibility of a reason why Kennedy was released was the pull that Orton has with Vince McMahon. Another possibility is that because he is injury prone, and WWE wouldn't be able to capitalize on their work on his character. The latter of the two is more likely the reason he was released. It should also be noted that Vince soured on Kennedy last year when he was injured. A wrist injury during his first match back with the company likely didn't help matters.

[Matthew Jones]

WWE released Mr. Kennedy on Friday. I could see it coming, but not like.. right now. Pretty surprising.

and damn, Victoria was hawt when she showed up in TNA. Real nice.

Very funny that Mr. Kennedy just got fired. I mean, he has no appeal to me whatsoever, but I saw in a USA commercial that he was just coming back this week. Not a big wrestling fan but one of my best friends is and I try to know enough to discuss it with him.

[Caddy]

Not surprised about Kennedy to be honest. Wrestling is just not one of those sports you can do if you are injury prone.

[WMD]

WWE should bring Elijah Burke back to take Kennedy's spot.. Get him before TNA gets him signed. I know he had a dark match for TNA last week, any word on how that went?

[Nitschke-Hawk]

Kennedy should still be a CHARACTER... He doesn't HAVE to wrestle.

[comahan]

WWE should bring Elijah Burke back to take Kennedy's spot.. Get him before TNA gets him signed. I know he had a dark match for TNA last week, any word on how that went?

He and Shawn Spears (former OVW guy that was, alongside Hager (now Jack Swagger) supposed to be part of the next crop of big stars) both impressed in their dark match, according to reports. Burke got a big reaction and played the babyface role, winning with the ELIJAH EXPRESS~!

[T-RICH49]

book it Kennedy's in TNA one his no compete thing in his contract expires

[the_legend_killer]

Total
Nonstop
Anderson....................................Anders on!

[T-RICH49]

was I the only one who figured HHH was in the Ambulence?

[comahan]

Considering there was absolutely zero reason for him to be in an ambulance... i hope so.

[Brodeur]

Considering there was absolutely zero reason for him to be in an ambulance... i hope so.

He has been sitting in that ambulance since Backlash.

[WMD]

He has been sitting in that ambulance since Backlash.
I think it's gonna be his new thing.. like JBL's Limo or Eddy's Lowrider.

[the_legend_killer]

Eh, Triple H returning for the 78th time isn't that interesting to me. No talkie about CM Punk cashing in and his possible heel turn in the beating of Jeff Hardy? Or that Umaga got released?

Also, according to the spoilers, Slammiversary looks like a damn good PPV. It is full of matches that I'm really looking forward to. I won't post the spoilers, but it's pretty good IMO.

[WMD]

http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=39367&p=1

Mitsuharu Misawa died today after taking a back suplex in the ring. Huge star in Japan and one of the best wrestlers of all time. Very tragic news..

http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/pictures/m/mitsuharumisawa/04.jpg

This is one of the best matches you'll see. It's in 4 parts but it's all kinds of awesome.

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[WMD]

I got my money on The Big Show winning the title tonight!

[Brodeur]

I didn't realize you posted about Misawa but :(.

[T-RICH49]

let's see RAW is in Charlotte and Vince decided to "SELL" Raw/If this is not Flair then I'll be stunned

[Crickett]

let's see RAW is in Charlotte and Vince decided to "SELL" Raw/If this is not Flair then I'll be stunned

So Flair is going to be part owner of the WWE?


You know, this sounds vaguely familiar.

[T-RICH49]

ther have been ruomors Flair was gonna be the new GM so it has to be Flair

[dabears10]

The Donald!

[T-RICH49]

The Donald????

[Brodeur]

Oh hey they somehow made Raw worse.

[WMD]

Maryse, I love you!

[Crickett]

Christian looked legitimately hurt. Limping + schoolboy pin finish + camera angles where you can't see Christian = possible legit injury.

[Brodeur]

It's a good thing HHH/Orton have never fought in a last man standing match for the title ever.

[T-RICH49]

Vince never would have put this type of ME on free tv.yes Orton/HHH has been done but still one of the better ME's on RAW in some time

[Brodeur]

Vince never would have put this type of ME on free tv.yes Orton/HHH has been done but still one of the better ME's on RAW in some time

Except they've fought in a last man standing match. Twice.

[WMD]

Except they've fought in a last man standing match. Twice.
This one will be COMMERCIAL FREE. Don't you understand? Free of Commercials!

[Brodeur]

I think Eric Young and Robert Roode think this feud is too long at this point.

[NIN1984]

Smackdown has been really good as of late. Edge vs. John Morrison was fantastic. I think Morrison could be a big star but Vince will want his mic skills to improve.

Edge, Punk, Hardy, Morrison, Jericho, Benjamin, Mysterio. Raw can't compete with all that talent.

[YAYareaRB]

I think Jake the Snake Roberts should be in the WWE Hall of Fame. What do you guys think?

[Saints 4 Lyfe]

Gold dust is back since when? LMAO.

[comahan]

A long time.

[comahan]

Ok, for once I think we got a good Russo swerve. That was pretty awesome.

[T-RICH49]

ok here's what I want to know.are there going top be two MEM groups(Angle, Joe, Morgan and maybe Beer Money) in on and Sting, Nash, Steiner and Booker in the other?how will Nash, Steiner and Booker react

[comahan]

My personal theory is that his running thru the mafia was their way of making him earn his stripes to join. He might have realized he was on the losing side when he was beaten down and had his arm broken.

I love the idea of a guy who would be the future of the main event scene and the future of the mafia. Their Michael Corleone of sorts.

The problem I had with Morgan being that guy was that he wasnt a former champ, and that took away from what the Mafia was.

I think Sting is the only one that didnt know what was going on. Joe called out all of the MEM member to go thru - except Sting. MEM have been close to rebelling on Stings leadership since he took over anyway. He pissed off Angle by pinning him for the leadership of the group. He pissed off Nash and Booker by kicking out their women.

[T-RICH49]

it could also be a keep your enemies close situation.Joe could bide his time wait for the right time to take out Angle and win the belt

[comahan]

The only way I wont like this is if Joe comes out on impact and is all - 'I dont really have a reason for doing what I did...'

There are so many ways you can make sense of him turning, but I had never even really given it a thought tbh. First legitimately surprising wrestling swerve for me in forever.

[M.O.T.H.]

I heard Rey Mysterio was unmasked again, is that right?

[comahan]

I heard Rey Mysterio was unmasked again, is that right?

Technically yes, but it was just heel Jericho swiping it off mid move in a match, causing Rey to cover his face, letting Jericho get the pin. Hes not unmasked for good or anything.

[M.O.T.H.]

Technically yes, but it was just heel Jericho swiping it off mid move in a match, causing Rey to cover his face, letting Jericho get the pin. Hes not unmasked for good or anything.

oh. Seems like they've been pushing the whole mask thing, every time I randomly search up Rey Mysterio, it always seems his mask is on the line. He's bound to lose his mask again, I'm sure. It's pretty pointless to keep it on anyway after he already lost it years ago. It was his idea to lose it in WCW in the first place, most likely so, I dont think he cares all too much about the luchador mask tradition and such. Plus, those who have followed wrestling for a long time, already knows what he looks like. It's no big secret. I just wonder if he'll keep those contacts in after he loses it. I'm actually a little interested to see what he looks like these days since he's put on a lot more weight since his WCW days. The guy is all roided up these days.

[comahan]

WWE cares about the mask though, because they sell a BOATLOAD of them. Its one of their bigger sellers. It was their idea to put it back on him in 02. So i highly doubt he loses it.

[M.O.T.H.]

WWE cares about the mask though, because they sell a BOATLOAD of them. Its one of their bigger sellers. It was their idea to put it back on him in 02. So i highly doubt he loses it.

Maybe...it wouldnt make sense when you put it that way but, I could see him losing it. The ladies were loving on Rey after he lost it in WCW. haha. And his popularity was still as high as ever, higher even. But yeah, Rey's merchandise sales would surely be down. I know WCW sold his new trademark beanies after the mask but, obviously you wouldnt see the same return. haha. I own a Mysterio mask myself.

And I cant believe he's been in the WWE for that long already. That's the last time I watched at a decent rate. (02') Time really does fly.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/brickman08865/Mask-ReyAdultDarkBluefront-1.jpg

My mask looks almost exactly like that one ^

[T-RICH49]

I'm calling it right now.In the LMS match tonight Orton and Legacy beatdown HHH then....HBK returns and we get DX part 3,598,890,764

[WMD]

I'm calling it right now.In the LMS match tonight Orton and Legacy beatdown HHH then....HBK returns and we get DX part 3,598,890,764
Actually I think it's 3,598,890,782.. but who's really counting?

[T-RICH49]

Actually I think it's 3,598,890,782.. but who's really counting?

true.I've lost count at this point

[T-RICH49]

Vince is gonna buy RAW back tonight if I am reading this segment right

[Crickett]

Vince is gonna buy RAW back tonight if I am reading this segment right

Well that story went nowhere.

[Brodeur]

Well that story went nowhere.

It managed to waste an incredible amount of time.

[T-RICH49]

not a big Cena fan but I truly hope he kills Miz

[M.O.T.H.]

The Miz from the real world? Is he a regular now? lolololololololololol

[T-RICH49]

The Miz from the real world? Is he a regular now? lolololololololololol

yep he is.he's on the RAW Brand

[M.O.T.H.]

How is he as a performer? Is he actually decent or mostly a joke type character?

[T-RICH49]

he's ok but his character is as annoying as the fly that continues to buzz around your face and you can't swat

[comahan]

Miz is pretty awesome, actually. I love his character, cause it basically takes his perceived doucheness and turns it up 10 levels. Even the heels HATE being around this guy.

He's very solid in the ring, very good on the mic, and was 1/2 of the best WWE Tag Team in recent memory.

He's definitely a bright spot.

[M.O.T.H.]

That's pretty interesting, he's come a long way, I guess. haha. I will have to check it out one of these days so I can see what he's like in there.