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Post by Rorschach on Mar 28, 2010 23:15:37 GMT -5
Now...I don't want to come across as racist here...because lots of performers do this (Mariah Carey amongst the worst offenders) but when people try and "add some Soul/RB" to songs that DO NOT NEED IT....it almost NEVER works out. America The Beautiful is one of those songs where you DO NOT draw out every syllable in an effort to hit EVERY note on the register, Fantasia. That works in soul songs and RB radio...but not for national banner songs like that. Never for songs like that. And her screeching during the middle half...that was HORRID. Honestly, I blame Mariah Carey. She popularized hitting every note in the scale like that, and a generation of female singers that followed her LOVE to imitate that s***. Blame Whitney Houston. She started it first. Yeah...but her performance at that year's Super Bowl....I dunno. It seemed like at least she had the talent (back then anyway) to HIT those spots, and moreover, to pick the spots that she did it in. I don't recall her doing it at EVERY opportunity like Fantasia did tonight.
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Post by Dean-o on Mar 28, 2010 23:17:45 GMT -5
Tag Title match: Way too short. Just when I was starting to get into the match, it ended. Having heels win in the opening match didn't help matters much neither.
Legacy 3-Way: It is what it is. I loved the reaction Orton got, and I marked big time for the pose at the end,
MiTB: Face it, NO ONE thought Jack was winning. I really hope they don't botch his push. Oh yea, NEVER have 10 guys in it ever again. I don't even remember Shelton doing anything.
HHH vs. Sheamus: Really? Would it really have hurt HHH to put over Sheamus in a pinfall victory? Especially after HHH's promo saying the people who beat HHH at WM went on to greatness.
Punk vs. Rey: Another match that went way too short, and I really wanted Punk to win. Half because i'm a huge fan of his, but mostly because I wanted to see where the storyline went.
Bret vs. Vince: This went on WAAAY too long. The "swerve" could be seen a mile away, and Vince took multiple hits with a crowbar and a chair, and still was able to roll around in pain, as if they barely hurt him. In a normal match, a single chairshot would have been enough to put away most men.
Jericho vs. Edge: Wasn't expecting Jericho to win, but damn did it make me happy.
Diva's match: Ugh...while I smiled when Vickie went to the top rope and blew Eddie a kiss, this was the typical Diva botch fest, complete with botched finish.
Cena vs. Batista: Solid match, predictable outcome. I loved how Cena went over to the anti Cena fans in the front row and posed with a big smile on his face. It was also cool of him to give his arm band to that kid in the front row.
Taker vs. HBK: Didn't have the same magic as last year, but the HBK fan in me just didn't want it to end. I would be lying to you if I said I didn't shed a tear at the end.
Overall, a decent WrestleMania, much better then last years.
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Post by GaTechGrad on Mar 28, 2010 23:17:35 GMT -5
HHH's green lasers reminded me of the Impact Zone.
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Post by brettappedout (BLM) on Mar 28, 2010 23:20:03 GMT -5
I said this in the other thread. Third straight year the Rumble Winner has lost there match at Mania. I didn't look it up so it could've been doen before, but I really doubt it.
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Post by jagilki on Mar 28, 2010 23:20:13 GMT -5
HHH's green lasers reminded me of the Impact Zone. Me too!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2010 23:21:17 GMT -5
Wait.... Cody Rhodes used his old music, rather than just having DiBiase use Priceless? Really? Really?
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Post by Rorschach on Mar 28, 2010 23:22:38 GMT -5
As far as HHH/Sheamus goes....I don't think it's over. I think the Celtic Warrior is coming back after Hunter tomorrow night, to set up a rematch where Sheamus goes over at Extreme Rules....maybe to put Hunter on the shelf (so he can get that quad worked on) for a while. It's not honestly about WINNING for Sheamus, I don't think...I think it's about HURTING people.
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Post by ________ has left the building on Mar 28, 2010 23:23:54 GMT -5
I thought Cody came out to the ring without any trunks until I realized he was wearing Texas's colors.
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Post by VengeanceGOD on Mar 28, 2010 23:25:05 GMT -5
I was really surprised to see all the matches get on the show. I expected either the Divas match or the Tag match to be on the preshow. Tag Title Match - First of all, Miz's jacket was awesome. Second of all, the match itself was great, you could tell everybody wanted to go all out for the short time they'd been given on Mania. Miz and Morrison work really well together - I want to see them main event Wrestlemania one day. Legacy - The match was fine as a RAW quality "face beats up two heels" match, but I wish Legacy melting down had had a better justification. They start punching each other over who gets the pin? ...Why? MITB - I said beforehand that with ten guys, this match was going to go spot spot spot spot spot spot spot spot spot spot spot someone gets it. And it did. And I was happy. Swagger will be an interesting winner. HHH/Sheamus - Meh. Sorta boring match, predictable finish, Sheamus will need more building afterwards. Not sure about the point. Punk/Rey - Great match with a sick finish. I knew these two were going to deliver and they did. Bret/Vince - The story of this match was really god damn strange. Bret almost ended up being the heel at the end of it, and I started to get uncomfortable with how badly he was beating up Vince. This match would only have worked in Canada. Jericho/Edge - A good, solid match with great stuff from both men and a good story - Jericho winning was a surprise, but as much as I'm a ridiculous Edge mark I don't mind. Another month with Jericho as champ can only be a good thing. Diva's Match - How can seven people in a row mess up their own finishers? How is that possible? Cena/Batista - Snoozefest. Taker/HBK - Better than last year. More nail-bitingly intense, and much more compelling with Taker as the underdog fighting a Shawn who will not stop.
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Post by James McCloud IS John Godot on Mar 28, 2010 23:26:41 GMT -5
When Triple H went for his big moves early in his match, I thought he was going to do an Ultimate Warrior on him, to bring the entire analogy together. "Hey, I did ok out of it, kid."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2010 23:27:58 GMT -5
The only thing that bothered me at all about tonights awesome show was that Bret didn't wear his old school glasses and give them to a young fan in the audience...I thought that would have been a wonderfully touching moment
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Post by Rorschach on Mar 28, 2010 23:28:23 GMT -5
Not all of the DIVAs missed their finishers. Mickie hit hers, and I think Maryse did too, as did Beth.
Everyone else though...DAMN. Especially Eve....what the hell was that?
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Post by papioman100 on Mar 28, 2010 23:28:56 GMT -5
Overall I think this was the best WM of the past 5 years. Maybe even the best one since WM 19. I was entertained the entire night (besides the divas debacle)
Tag Title Match: I cant beleive im going to say this but I enjoyed a match that Big show was in. This is a good tag team. I really hope the tag team scene gets big again because these guys are good together.
Triple Threat: Way better than I thought it was going to be. I think this will start a 1 on 1 rivalry with Rhodes and Ted, and I think Orton is poised for another title run, hopefully at SummerSlam. I could also see him and HHH becoming a tag team and battling for the tag belts.
MITB: Better than last years, Not the winner I wanted but a very good match, When is Christian gonna get a LEGIT title shot?
HHH vs. Shamus: Come on does anyone think HHH is gonna lay down Shamus, he has a long future in the WWE he didnt need a win to get over, i just hope now he doesnt get lost in the middle of the card. He should be a top guy in the business.
Hart vs McMahon: Dumb, too long and we dont get to see Vince busted open anymore. Stupid but good for Bret.
Rey vs. CM Punk: Awesome match, really wanted Punk to win and have a stipulation at SummerSlam, Reys freedom vs his mask, great rivalry, could have gotten more out of it, i hope its not over.
Divas Match: Poop Break
Jericho vs. Edge: Good match, totally expected Edge to win, Chris Jericho is great as a Heel and as a champ, i Hope this rivalry is far from over.
Cena vs. Batista: A lot better than I thought it was going to be, predictable finish with Cena winning but he is awesome as a champ, i see these two in a cage match at Extreme Rules, good stuff.
Undertaker vs. Michaels: Even better than last years, what a way to go out Shawn, but please stay out, dont come back in 6 months and tarnish this match, best match of the night by far and the best WM match period i have ever seen. Amazing these guys can still perform at that level at their age.
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Post by Error on Mar 28, 2010 23:29:57 GMT -5
Not all of the DIVAs missed their finishers. Mickie hit hers, and I think Maryse did too, as did Beth. Everyone else though...DAMN. Especially Eve....what the hell was that? A cartwheel senton. She used that before the rolling armbar.
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Post by jagilki on Mar 28, 2010 23:30:46 GMT -5
What about Yoshi Tatsu winning BEFORE the show?
Nobody talks about that?
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Post by Rorschach on Mar 28, 2010 23:31:43 GMT -5
Not all of the DIVAs missed their finishers. Mickie hit hers, and I think Maryse did too, as did Beth. Everyone else though...DAMN. Especially Eve....what the hell was that? A cartwheel senton. She used that before the rolling armbar. Maybe it was the camera angle then...but she got NO part of that move. NONE. Also, on an unrelated note....I loved Punk's promo before his match with Rey. "The Pledge of Allegiance (to Punk)" was awesome. ;D
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Post by VengeanceGOD on Mar 28, 2010 23:34:03 GMT -5
Not all of the DIVAs missed their finishers. Mickie hit hers, and I think Maryse did too, as did Beth. Everyone else though...DAMN. Especially Eve....what the hell was that? I estimated a number under ten, because I remembered Mickie, Beth and Michelle all nailing theirs pretty well.
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Post by ________ has left the building on Mar 28, 2010 23:34:26 GMT -5
What about Yoshi Tatsu winning BEFORE the show? Nobody talks about that? They did during the ppv. And showed footage of the pre Mania battle royale.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2010 23:35:13 GMT -5
By the way, did anyone else notice the lack of a closing recap video?
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Post by Rorschach on Mar 28, 2010 23:36:30 GMT -5
Not all of the DIVAs missed their finishers. Mickie hit hers, and I think Maryse did too, as did Beth. Everyone else though...DAMN. Especially Eve....what the hell was that? I estimated a number under ten, because I remembered Mickie, Beth and Michelle all nailing theirs pretty well. Something you just reminded me of though....what the hell happened to Layla? Did she even get in the ring? And I'll say it again...I thought Vickie looked good (I DO like bigger women though...I know I'll be in the minority with that and I'm cool with it) and I LOVED her throwing her weight around with Kelly, until Beth tagged in. That was actually a cute segment. Kelly charging, and Vickie just belly/chest bumping her harmlessly away.
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