BigJerichool222
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Post by BigJerichool222 on Feb 1, 2011 12:30:25 GMT -5
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Post by forgottensinpwf on Feb 1, 2011 12:32:41 GMT -5
Card is easily subject to change.
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BigWill
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Post by BigWill on Feb 1, 2011 12:34:16 GMT -5
I would think that he would be, but there's no way he's losing the title before Mania.
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BigJerichool222
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Post by BigJerichool222 on Feb 1, 2011 12:34:53 GMT -5
I know, but I find it weird that they already made a page for the match. It's like they don't even want to try to hide the fact that this is the SD Main Event match.
Then again, who really knows?
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Post by Perpetual Nirvana on Feb 1, 2011 12:35:59 GMT -5
It is kinda weird they'd have a write-up for it already.
I dunno if there's any point to Edge defending his title. It's not like there's any possibility of him actually losing it, not now they've pretty much confirmed Edge v Del Rio with the segment on Raw.
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anglarite
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Post by anglarite on Feb 1, 2011 12:39:43 GMT -5
Actually, since Miz also defends his title on EC, as it seems, I think they went back to the idea that the Elimination Chamber matches would be for number one contenders. Although Del Rio's WM main event title shot means he's already a number one contender.
Which, actually makes me think there might be no EC match for Smackdown this time, which would be... weird.
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Post by Kay Faban on Feb 1, 2011 12:40:34 GMT -5
Maybe they felt two chambers were too much? Doesn't fit with their normal thought process though. Thought it was a little bizarre they have the match preview up already - but that could of course change. I'm sure we'll have a better idea after tonight's tapings.
I still have a feeling it will be a Triple Threat of some sort to up the star power.
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Post by YellowJacketY2J on Feb 1, 2011 12:41:19 GMT -5
They could have an Elimination Chamber Match for the Intercontinental Championship and have Edge & Christian team up to take on Alberto Del Rio & Dolph Ziggler.
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BigWill
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Post by BigWill on Feb 1, 2011 12:44:10 GMT -5
They could have an Elimination Chamber Match for the Intercontinental Championship and have Edge & Christian team up to take on Alberto Del Rio & Dolph Ziggler. I really like this idea... so most likely it won't happen.  |
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anglarite
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Post by anglarite on Feb 1, 2011 12:44:54 GMT -5
Well, seeing how "main eventing Wrestlemania" technically doesn't mean he HAS to go for a championship match, he might as well attempt to go for the streak or ask a retirement match for Mysterio...
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Post by clifford on Feb 2, 2011 15:06:45 GMT -5
I know, but I find it weird that they already made a page for the match. It's like they don't even want to try to hide the fact that this is the SD Main Event match. Then again, who really knows? I remember back in 2001 WWF.com put up Kurt Angle Vs. Stone Cold for the WWF title at Wrestlemania X-Seven the day after the Royal Rumble on the Wrestlemania X-Seven page. That match, obviously didn't happen. Well, not at WM X-Seven anyway. |
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Post by rapidfire187 on Feb 2, 2011 15:22:55 GMT -5
I don't think Edge should defend the title actually. I've always looked at it like this.
If you win the Rumble, you get a guaranteed title shot at Wrestlemania. That is your reward.
If you're the champion though, not only do you not get to participate in the Rumble, but you also have no guarantee of headlining Mania because you could just lose the title at February PPV and be screwed.
I also just hate when the title changes hands between Rumble and Mania. It means that you either get a WM main event that didn't have as much time to build up, or you get a lame ass triple threat match. And yes, I'm one of those people that prefers a straight up one on one championship match. Not because of tradition, but aside from a few 3-way matches the one on one matches are usually much better.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2011 16:11:46 GMT -5
Yeah, i'm going to go out on a limb and say that Vickie is going to announce that Edge has to defend his title in the EC to put the odds against him.
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Feb 2, 2011 16:40:43 GMT -5
{Spoiler}Yes, he and Dolph are in an Elimination Chamber match announced on Smackdown for being the current champion and top contender. This happens before the Edge/Kelly vs. Dolph/Laycool match |
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Post by flatsdomino on Feb 2, 2011 22:20:42 GMT -5
WWE.com had a big Rock v. HHH picture up after the Rumble in february of 2000 leading into Wrestlemania 2000, and a Austin v. Kurt Angle thing up for Wrestlemania 17.
Same as this, the card is subject to change, but that's the announced Main Event right now.
EDIT: Ah, beaten to it.
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Post by H-Fist on Feb 3, 2011 2:42:31 GMT -5
The last time either brand's top title went undefended on PPV was between the Rumble & Mania a few years ago when the main event of the PPV was a tag match between Cena/HBK and Batista/Undertaker at No Way Out 2007. It's an absolute given, unfortunately, that the World and WWE Titles always have to be defended.
Along those lines, I'm curious why the champ can't be booked into an upper-midcard personal feud for a one-two month stretch that doesn't merit a title match for the other guy. Meanwhile, whoever the company wants to position as the next challenger can be the featured guy, with the #1 contender's payoff match being higher on the card than a non-title match.
Like right now, a Miz/Lawler grudge match could curtain-jerk Elimination Chamber without the WWE Title on the line. Similarly, ADR as top contender would want to be in an exhibition - more than a squash, but less than full throttle - rather than risk harm. So a personal issue with a midcarder on Kofi's or JoMo's level would make for a strong midcard match that would further get over his character and moves before a PPV audience. In this scenario, a Raw Elimination Chamber could easily fit as a main event because the #1 Contender at WrestleMania stipulation becomes absolutely huge. Orton, Cena, Punk, Sheamus, Morrison and either Truth or Henry make for a great ME lineup. Imagine this card:
Elimination Chamber Main Event: for the #1 Contendership to the WWE Championship
John Cena v Randy Orton v John Morrison v King Sheamus v CM Punk v R-Truth
The Cutting Edge with special guest Wade Barrett (opportunity for a returning Undertaker's mind games to begin, or incorporate Kane sensically, or just a chance to get both guys over without sticking them into a match)
Triple Threat Match for the WWE Tag Team Championship
Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov v The New Nexus (Michael McGillicuddy and David Otunga w/Mason Ryan) v The Corre (Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater w/Ezekiel Jackson)
Divas Championship
Eve Torres v Natalya v Michella McCool v Layla
United States Championship
Daniel Bryan defends v Ted DiBiase
8-Man Tag Match
The Big Show, Chris Masters, Rey Mysterio and Chavo Guerrero v Alberto Del Rio, "The Chosen One" Drew McIntyre, "Dashing" Cody Rhodes and Dolph Ziggler
Intercontinental Championship
Kofi Kingston defends v Jack Swagger
Opening Contest: Non-Title Grudge Match
WWE Champion The Miz v Jerry "The King" Lawler (Cole up in arms about the whole situation that Miz goes on first; Matthews or Striker gets to start the show and take it for a while).
Unused talent: Mark Henry, Tyson Kidd, Yoshi Tatsu, Primo, Trent Baretta, Zach Ryder, Curt Hawkins, Chris Masters, JTG, Tyler Reks, William Regal, DH Smith, Khali, The Usos, Darren Young, Michael Tarver, Hornswaggle
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