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Post by Some Guy on Nov 24, 2011 19:59:24 GMT -5
For me the best choice currently on the roster would be CM Punk. This would be massive I think - and also there would be a case for having CM Punk win in order to elevate him to being the man. I want Taker to retire with the streak in tact - but I would accept this if done right. Punk could play on the whole how Taker told him to wear a suit as champion and he refused, leading to him being dropped down the card. He could say how everyone respects him but he doesn't or something to that effect. It would be gold. I think Punk's the last guy that should face the Undertaker. I don't think he's been a babyface long enough to pull that off without the crowd turning him heel in the process, especially if he broke the streak. It'd be great if they somehow got Sting, but I think Triple H is the most logical and likely choice. I don't understand how Triple H is the most logical choice. He gave him EVERYTHING he had last year, why would he have a chance this year? Plus, they really can't do that match again truthfully. The best thing to do is wait until Wrestlemania 29, and have him face John Cena.
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Post by wwefan71080 on Nov 24, 2011 20:21:28 GMT -5
The opponent shouldn't be someone who Taker has never faced at Wrestlemania.
These people shouldn't have a match with the Undertaker at Wrestlemania for the above reason Mark Henry, Randy Orton, Big Show, Kevin Nash, Triple H, Mick Foley or Kane.
It has to be someone that could be a threat to the streak and these are the choices I came up with C M Punk not because he would be the biggest threat, but it would probably end up being match of the year. Chris Jericho because the same reason I put for C M Punk. Sting for the reason that the buildup could be really epic even if the match isn't.
People have mentioned Daniel Bryan, but as he is booked now he would look not so threatening to the streak, but if they book him just right I could see him as an ultimate underdog that could end the streak and make Daniel Bryan into the next megastar, but hes probably going after the Heavyweight championship instead.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2011 20:28:41 GMT -5
I don't understand how Triple H is the most logical choice. He gave him EVERYTHING he had last year, why would he have a chance this year? Plus, they really can't do that match again truthfully. The best thing to do is wait until Wrestlemania 29, and have him face John Cena. I think Triple H is the most logical because I don't think he's sticking around as a semi-active wrestler to have matches with Punk or Nash. I think he's sticking around for another go at the Undertaker. Plus, it doesn't feel like the WWE is going out of it's way to build anyone else up to benefit from a match against the Undertaker.
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Post by erisi236 on Nov 24, 2011 20:31:23 GMT -5
I'm probably just stating the obvious here, but how about Zack Ryder? Undertakers entrance would likely be 3times as long as the match.
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Post by Dean-o on Nov 24, 2011 21:30:24 GMT -5
Mankind vs. Undertaker
For more then a decade Foley has been remembered as the guy who was throw off the HIAC by Undertaker. What better way to rewrite the history books then by being known as the guy to end Taker's streak?
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Post by Brother Nero....Wolfe on Nov 24, 2011 23:11:26 GMT -5
I'm probably just stating the obvious here, but how about Zack Ryder? ...Well technically Ryder has never lost a mania match before. Because he has never been in one! SO LET'S GO, RYDER VS TAKER. RYDER WINS AND THEN CREATES A NEW STREAK.
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Post by CMWaters on Nov 24, 2011 23:20:59 GMT -5
Please.
We already know Michael Cole made the challenge, remember?
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Nov 24, 2011 23:29:17 GMT -5
The opponent shouldn't be someone who Taker has never faced at Wrestlemania. These people shouldn't have a match with the Undertaker at Wrestlemania for the above reason Mark Henry, Randy Orton, Big Show, Kevin Nash, Triple H, Mick Foley or Kane. It has to be someone that could be a threat to the streak and these are the choices I came up with C M Punk not because he would be the biggest threat, but it would probably end up being match of the year. Chris Jericho because the same reason I put for C M Punk. Sting for the reason that the buildup could be really epic even if the match isn't. People have mentioned Daniel Bryan, but as he is booked now he would look not so threatening to the streak, but if they book him just right I could see him as an ultimate underdog that could end the streak and make Daniel Bryan into the next megastar, but hes probably going after the Heavyweight championship instead. Foley has never faced Taker at Wrestlemania. The list is. 1.Snuka 2. Roberts 3. Gonzalez (Only match won by DQ) 4. Bundy 5. Diesel 6. Sid 7. Kane 8. Bossman 9. Triple H 10. Flair 11. Big Show, A-train 12. Kane 13. Orton 14. Henry 15. Batista 16. Edge 17.HBK 18.HBK 19.Triple H I don't see Punk facing him as he just turned Face, and putting him up against Taker would almost assuredly be at least a temporary heel turn. Not to mention the rather forgettable feud they already had. Daniel Bryan has the MITB and I see them sticking with the story of him facing off at Wrestlemania (sans a freak injury) I could potentially see Jericho as he would be able sell like crazy for Taker, and well it's Jericho I don't really need to say anything more. BUT this would again require him to be heel and as he would also just be returning and generally returns are met with face reactions, then again Jericho is an amazing heel and if anyone can get the people to hate him again it's Jericho. Sting I don't really need to talk about, but I don't see this happening. I could potentially see Ziggler actually challenging Taker. He can get it done in the ring and on the mic and it can be basically be something like after losing the US Title he hypes himself up still claiming it was a fluke and that he owns the ring and could beat anyone at any time in it, and to prove it call out the Undertaker or something.
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Post by cabbageboy on Nov 25, 2011 9:34:10 GMT -5
Strangely enough Austin has never faced Taker at WM either. Their matches were always problematic to me since Austin always wanted to wrestle Taker yet couldn't even take a Tombstone due to his neck.
I really don't need to see Taker vs. HHH yet again. The guy has had 2 chances at the streak as it is, what is the point of a 3rd? Even if he wins it's not like he exactly would be accomplishing anything since it's the 3rd try.
Call me crazy but Nash getting a 2nd shot might be more interesting than people think. That feud in early 1996 was the start of a new era for The Undertaker where he was a bit more vulnerable and Nash was brilliant in the build to the match at WM. They could always show the highlights of Nash power bombing Taker from WM 12 and inexplicably never going for the cover. Nash could relate that he has always regretted it and now wants another shot.
Sure, the match itself would likely suck but let's say Nash puts his career on the line and UT could send him packing.
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Post by DrizzlinShytes on Nov 25, 2011 10:16:56 GMT -5
I think this would be awesome. It would be similar to the Rock/Austin WM trilogy and just like that one I think Kane should finally get his W over Taker and end the streak. It won't happen, but it makes the most sense storyline wise.
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Post by BAM! on Nov 25, 2011 10:23:29 GMT -5
I kinda always just assume Taker has more or less retired and so they do these injury things with him to explain absences that always allow him to return for at least Wrestlemanias.
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Post by metylerca on Nov 25, 2011 10:42:43 GMT -5
Orton.
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Post by mrjl on Nov 25, 2011 11:43:08 GMT -5
maybe the Barrett barrage is leading up to this? Barrett keeps winning from now til Mania so he can talk about how he's been unbeaten in the last X months and deserves to face at Mania the only other person with a streak "almost" as impressive as his. Barrett works for me. I almost wish Taker would be healthy enough to show up at the Rumble and eliminate him. The opponent shouldn't be someone who Taker has never faced at Wrestlemania. These people shouldn't have a match with the Undertaker at Wrestlemania for the above reason Mark Henry, Randy Orton, Big Show, Kevin Nash, Triple H, Mick Foley or Kane. It has to be someone that could be a threat to the streak and these are the choices I came up with C M Punk not because he would be the biggest threat, but it would probably end up being match of the year. Chris Jericho because the same reason I put for C M Punk. Sting for the reason that the buildup could be really epic even if the match isn't. People have mentioned Daniel Bryan, but as he is booked now he would look not so threatening to the streak, but if they book him just right I could see him as an ultimate underdog that could end the streak and make Daniel Bryan into the next megastar, but hes probably going after the Heavyweight championship instead. I do not believe Punk or jericho would have a chance to end the streak. They're never really show the durability to take Taker level punishment and I've always felt the guys Taker faces need a quick knockout style finish in their arsenal Strangely enough Austin has never faced Taker at WM either. Their matches were always problematic to me since Austin always wanted to wrestle Taker yet couldn't even take a Tombstone due to his neck. I really don't need to see Taker vs. HHH yet again. The guy has had 2 chances at the streak as it is, what is the point of a 3rd? Even if he wins it's not like he exactly would be accomplishing anything since it's the 3rd try. Call me crazy but Nash getting a 2nd shot might be more interesting than people think. That feud in early 1996 was the start of a new era for The Undertaker where he was a bit more vulnerable and Nash was brilliant in the build to the match at WM. They could always show the highlights of Nash power bombing Taker from WM 12 and inexplicably never going for the cover. Nash could relate that he has always regretted it and now wants another shot. Sure, the match itself would likely suck but let's say Nash puts his career on the line and UT could send him packing. I'd like for Nash to challenge then just get taken out in thirty seconds after he issues the challenge
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2011 12:09:22 GMT -5
WWE won't hire Sting because they want everyone who wrestles for them, bar their own self made legends like Taker and HHH and now The Rock, to wrestle (sorry, "entertain") full time. If they were to bring Sting in, because of Vince's reluctance to push non WWE guys, Sting would have the Taker match and then be lost in the shuffle. Hell, he'd probably end up NXT Redemption. Sting also has a really comfortable schedule in TNA, that doesn't require him to travel all over the country every night per week. He said in an interview with Fighting Spirit Magazine here in the UK that he HAD talked to WWE last year about joining them, but then decided against it because he felt TNA suited him better. I too disliked the WM match with HHH last year and do not want to see another one like it. I think Lesnar or even Austin would be the only thing that could stand on an equal footing with Rock/Cena. This is one of the funniest posts that I've ever read on here. Good show. Vince knows how valuable Sting would be to the E.
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Post by Clash, Never a Meter Maid on Nov 25, 2011 12:12:23 GMT -5
Ideally I'd rather Undertaker wait another year and face Cena, as Rock/Cena alone is more than enough to sell WM28 and it'd largely drown out the significance of his possibly going 20-0.
But if we must have him now, I'd give him the Miz. If he can beat down Cena as convincingly as he did prior to WM27, I can buy him doing the same to the Undertaker with a chair. And while I doubt they'd do it, WWE could play up Undertaker's past injuries and question whether or not he still has enough in the tank to keep the streak alive against the younger and fitter Miz.
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Post by The Punisher on Nov 25, 2011 15:36:57 GMT -5
WWE won't hire Sting because they want everyone who wrestles for them, bar their own self made legends like Taker and HHH and now The Rock, to wrestle (sorry, "entertain") full time. If they were to bring Sting in, because of Vince's reluctance to push non WWE guys, Sting would have the Taker match and then be lost in the shuffle. Hell, he'd probably end up NXT Redemption. Sting also has a really comfortable schedule in TNA, that doesn't require him to travel all over the country every night per week. He said in an interview with Fighting Spirit Magazine here in the UK that he HAD talked to WWE last year about joining them, but then decided against it because he felt TNA suited him better. I too disliked the WM match with HHH last year and do not want to see another one like it. I think Lesnar or even Austin would be the only thing that could stand on an equal footing with Rock/Cena. This is one of the funniest posts that I've ever read on here. Good show. Vince knows how valuable Sting would be to the E. I meant it. Vince would want Sting his Vince's terms. Yes the money would be there for a one off match, but Sting is not The Rock, Sting is not Austin. You couldn't keep wheeling him out as a WWE legend because he isn't one. Therefore what's the only way you could do with Sting? Make him a regular. Sting doesn't want that - he admitted that himself. So I don't see him signing up.
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