I hope Lesnar breaks Reigns in two and takes the title with him

For a split second I thought John Cena was a young Kurt Angle there.

What I like:

Triple H vs Sting: That video package with Sting was well done and finally we got to hear what Sting is thinking and feeling. I'm curious as to what Sting beating Triple H (cause he is) means for him after WrestleMania

Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns: I don't care what anyone says - Reigns is my boy. He's taking that title away from Brock so he can go to UFC or whatever. The man doesn't care at all about the business.

Possibility of Daniel Bryan being the IC champ: Though it isn't confirmed, I think Bryan could be in the Ladder match for the IC title, and I hope he wins it. It would help restore status and pretiege to the title that's suppose to be the #2 in the company. It can go back to The Ultimate Warrior as IC champ and Hulk Hogan as the WWF Champ days. Top two guys in the company with the top two titles.

Rusev vs Cena: I'm starting to dig Rusev. He's a beast and you can see it. He doesn't need to act like he's a beast - he really is one. I like his attitude to, it comes off raw and he means what he says. I hope he beats Cena, but I doubt it.

What I don't like:

Bray Waytt vs The Undertaker: This match is pointless. The promos are just plain stupid by Waytt, how this match is being promoted is stupid (crazy and evil Waytt trying to resurrect the dead man lolol), and the overall match is just stupid and feels so forced. We go from guys like Triple H, Batista, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, CM Punk.. to a guy who's done nothing in his career up until this point but cut ridiculous promos, and we're suppose to believe he can beat Taker? First time in my life I won't care about this match and it's a damn shame because it's most likely Taker's last.

Guys, by the way, when they aired the video package for the new Warrior Award - man's just got shaken up. Man, I can't believe it's been almost one year since The Ultimate Warrior passed away. Still hurts till this day.

But I'm so glad that Warrior got his wish of introducing an award to represent those that fight everyday with a Warrior spirit, helping others, and being a good person. Connor "The Crusher" - so glad he's receiving it.

Just a heartwarming segment.

I too would like to see this happen.

That IC ladder match is gonna be the hilight of the night, too. I can just tell. Also Paige is gonna be in action. I don't even care if she wins or loses, I get to see more Paige.

I whole heartedly disagree. While true, his last few opponents have been main event caliber, The Undertaker has always been the guy to help put over new talent. Even if Wyatt doesn't win this match(which I believe he should) he'll get a major rub from one of the biggest stars ever, which is the ENTIRE point.

As long as its a great match, why should it matter if its a younger guy or not? How great was his last match?

Kinda weird seeing the I.C. title slowly devolve into 2015's version of the Hardcore Championship. I'd like to see Ambrose get the rub, but, despite starting this whole debacle, he's pretty much been lost in the shuffle.

As for the U.S. title match...the match will be fine, but damn, how is Rusev the bad guy in this whole thing? Cena has officially weaseled his way into a mania match by brutalizing his opponent to the point where his manager has to beg him to stop. All because he disagrees with what the man says? Where the fuck is the logic here? Should I be looking for any?

Reigns vs Lesnar...kinda is what it is. The only thing I expect out of this feud is epic Paul Hey man promos, like last night! How do I buy Reigns as the guy to beat Lesnar at this point. Last week he got beat by the guy who got punked by John Stewart, this week, he's used as a weak excuse to finally make the Orton/Rollins feud official(which should've happened three weeks ago).

Sting vs Triple H may not be great, but Sting at Mania is the novelty at this point. It will sell itself.

From my point of view, and I've been watching wrestling my whole life, the way this match is being set-up is awful. Taker can help out younger talents, sure. But it's too soon for someone like Waytt to receive this help. The best thing about wrestling is when you actually believe someone can beat someone.

When Taker faced someone like Triple H, Shawn Michaels, or Batista, you think and believe they might just win because their careers are credible and know what they are capable of. Holding major titles, winning important matches at PPV's, etc. Waytt hasn't done anything yet to prove he should even be in the same ring as Taker at WrestleMania. He should have won important matches, held at least the IC or had a brief run for the WWE Title but he hasn't done anything. All his improtant feuds he's lost (Cena ring a bell?). Why should I sit here and watch someone who has done nothing up until this point get a rub from the WresleMania legacy of The Undertaker. That's so desperate to give him a push this way.

Fight him at another PPV and I could possibly buy into it. But being cemented in history as the only other person that beat The Undertaker in his 20 year history in the business, this guy at such an early-point in his career where he's done absolutely nothing? Fuck that.

You could see it from the crowd's reaction. They're not buying it. Why is The Undertaker going to go 20-2 and further damage his WrestleMania legacy to help a talent that's done nothing.

I can already tell how wrestlemania is gonna end. Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose both hold titles and celebrating together to close the show.

You bring up believability, and while I get the argument, who has actually believed anyone had a chance against the undertaker at wrestlemania in the last decade? Hell, if anything I'm more excited for this match because there's no streak, there is no expectation. This thing could legitimately go either way.

As far as credibility goes, aside from title reigns, the man's done alright. He holds a clean victory over Daniel Bryan(former champ). He actually does hold a victory over Cena(former champ). He went over Jericho(you see where I'm going here) when it mattered. Came back after getting relieved of his stable and dominated his feud with Ambrose. He was a big player in the Rumble, etc.

I will give the devil his due and say that wwe's atrocious booking has done him no favors. Mainly his program with Cena cost him a ton of momentum, and being laid down at the alter of the Cenation when Cena needed to look strong after losing to Lesnar was one of the biggest loads of bullshit I've ever seen.

As far as fighting him at another ppv...uh, which one exactly? Taker isn't exactly working very many dates these days. If not now, when?

As far as the crowd reaction, I would say the room was more deflated by the Undertaker tease than the angle being played out. The whole "symbolic item being struck by lightning" thing is an Undertaker staple and has been used to great effect in the past. The difference between then and now? There's no Undertaker appearance to back it up(and if rumors are true, there won't be until the event itself).

That fact alone is a tough thing to overcome. The entirety of marketing this feud is left to Wyatt himself. If you're not a fan of his mic work(which it seems you aren't haha) then that is a tough sell. But overall, I believe the man is pouring his heart into it, and to a degree is succeeding.


At the end of the day, I respect your opinion and hope this match can redeem Taker and elevate Wyatt.

Well put, Detox. That pic you posted for me is broken btw.

Hmmm. Its working on my end. Its Maverick high fiving Goose from Top Gun haha.

Oh, haha! Well then that's bitchin'.

gosh i can't see anything to do with that without crying my eyes out i'm telling ya but it's just so inspiring


any ways, i'm diggin Mania this year top to bottom. but my one and only gribe is why not change that awful Divas Tag match into a Fatal Four-way and have Nikki drop the title? specially if she's planning on potentially leaving the goddamn company?

- Elaborate Entrance Planned for Champion at WrestleMania, Viewer Discretion Warning for This Week’s Impact Wrestling [SPOILERS]



Looking for to seeing that!

I think we'll just agree to disagree. We could go on and debate some more about it, but you have your opinions on the matter and I have mines.

Fair enough friend. As I said, I hope the match ends up being something we'll both enjoy...

I don't care what anyone says, I fucking love Bray Wyatt. He is so much more interesting of a character than most of these ultra vanilla new generation wrestlers. He's great in the ring, too.

Great WrestleMania card this year. Much better than last year, despite Reigns being in the main event.

Just hoping for a couple of changes...

Seth Rollins vs. Randy Orton needs to be added to this card(and I'm sure it will) and Goldust deserves one last match at Mania. They should wrap up the feud with him and Stardust at Mania; so take Dustin out of the IC match so it's not quite so crowded and make that match happen.

I totally agree that it would be great to put the IC title on Daniel Bryan, as much as I would love to see Ambrose get it. Daniel could help elevate that title and it needs it.

I wish Cena would put over Rusev. Can you imagine the massive HEAT and rub Rusev would get for going over Cena at Mania? Especially when you consider how Cena is supposed to be fighting for 'Murica. Btw, I agree with you Detox. Cena has been acting like a damn heel in this feud. Not every face has to be a goody two shoes but Cena is NOT supposed to be an anti-hero type face. It has been very weird, indeed.

It'll be a real shame if we really don't get Cody/Goldust (or some version) at Mania. The card's got two big jumble matches. They'd be better for having a solid, one-on-one grudge match in the undercard. Doesn't have to be long. It's deserved and designed.


The rumors sound interesting!

BELIEVE THAT!

I actually really like Roman Reigns. By the way, to those people that think that the top guy has to be a good wrestler (and I know that times have changed) wrestlers like Hulk Hogan, The Ultimate Warrior (R.I.P), or a few others didn't have such a strong wrestling background. People just liked them. I think Roman can do a good job with the WWE title and be in the main event status a long time.

Have Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns be the equivalent of Stone Cold and The Rock during the Attitude Era.

Damn...this'll be the second year in a row they've scrapped that match. I'm glad Goldust got this last run. It was nothing less than superb. This match could've been this generation's Bret vs Owen.

i know right? i'm excited