WrestleMania 28 has real potential.

[Arrow]

This looks like it could be the most stacked WrestleMania in years. And with the talent involved, it should be awesome.

I mean, look at the most likely, potential card so far:

John Cena vs. The Rock
The Undertaker vs. Triple H (maybe a retirement match of some kind where HBK is added as a third element)
CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho
World Heavyweight Title Match (Daniel Bryan/Randy Orton/both vs. Sheamus)
Big Show vs. Shaq (provided the rumors are true)
Money in the Bank

... and, if he's not involved in the world title program, Randy Orton will have a match as well. And there's at least two other spaces open, either for Rey Mysterio if he's back on time or some midcard matches.

Ultimately, what I'm getting at is this: even if there are some matches that people aren't a fan of, WrestleMania 28 is really looking to have something for everybody. Older/casual fans have Rock/Cena, hardcore wrestling fans have Punk/Jericho, there's the streak for 'Taker fans such as myself, and for those who want to see newer guys shine, Sheamus will probably end up going for the World Heavyweight Championship - maybe even against Daniel Bryan. And there are other attractions, like Money in the Bank or (potentially) the usual celebrity novelty match to add some mainstream attention.

I love this. It's what a WrestleMania should be. A huge card filled with big matches and a healthy mix of new up-and-comers, current main eventers, and legends all in matches that appeal to some demographic of the fanbase. I expect good things from all the matches listed above, considering the talent on display. This 'Mania has so much potential, it'd be a shame to see it go to waste, especially considering how they sacrificed last year's show to build to it. Basically, I'm really hoping WWE doesn't screw this up. This should be amazing.

[Chardee MacDennis]

Match quality wise, it should be very VERY good.

[fw91]

lets' not jump the gun. people said the same thing last year, as well as mania 25. it should/could be great, but set yourself up for disapointment

[Big Daddy Bad Booking]

I just hope WWE makes Wrestlemania feel like Wrestlemania and not a four-hour bloated edition of RAW. For me it's not all about the matches, but the feeling we're watching a grand spectacle. That's why I'll always view WM IX as not the worst one of all time.

["American Dragon"]

Hhh ruined wrestlemania...but daniel bryan saved it!

[543Y2J]

It can deffinetely be a supercard if they play their cards right. My favourite Mania's in recent years when they have stacked the card and put all the effort into having a little something for eveyone. Hopefully it can be like if not better than 24. I also classed 26 as a supercard but it didnt really have variety, it just had great looking matches and 4 main events.

Iv always been a fan of Shaq so im happy thats happening, and I enjoy Mania celebrity matches when done correctly (unlike last year). I may be one of the few on this board thats still looking forward to Rock vs Cena, just for the fact its ROCK VS CENA, they can do what they want with the build but this is a dream match nomatter what happens. Taker vs HHH, not the best decision but im ok with aslong as HBK is ref. Last years had something missing and that was a plunder match, so if they are bringing MITB bank to Mania il be happy.
(a second plunder match is helpful in my opinion, with such a big card you need to have a bit of difference. another reason why I enjoyed 24/22, there was a difference between the wrestling and the hardcore stuff)

A fan of Punk and Jericho I cant wait for that one either.So...yeah Im looking forward to this years. I just hope it delivers

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Between their match and all of the hype videos etc. Rock/Cena will eat up a good chunk of the PPV time. HHH/Taker will do the same. Everyone else is going to be crammed in there good and proper.

[Cam]

I'm hoping it lives up to it's potential. It has the potential to be one of the best WM's of all time.

WM26 also had that potential though and failed. Bret/Vince was terribly booked, Jericho/Edge was disappointed, the undercard was average, Cena/Batista was good and Taker/HBK felt like the exact same match as the year before.

[thegame415]

Feb 7, 2012 21:25:38 GMT -5 @akeem said:

Between their match and all of the hype videos etc. Rock/Cena will eat up a good chunk of the PPV time. HHH/Taker will do the same. Everyone else is going to be crammed in there good and proper.

I was thinking these two matches will probably get 90 minutes between them.

[Starshine]

I hope so.

The last Mania that really felt special was 24, so I'd like to feel like I'm getting my moneys worth again.

[Arrow]

Feb 7, 2012 21:16:47 GMT -5 fw91 said:

lets' not jump the gun. people said the same thing last year, as well as mania 25. it should/could be great, but set yourself up for disapointment

To be fair, outside the main event and 'Taker/HBK, I never had that much in the way of high hopes for 'Mania 25. And 'Mania 27 I was going to skip until Rock returned and 'Taker/Triple H was booked for the show. Neither event really had what WrestleMania 28 has.

I know it's entirely possible (and, sadly, likely) for WWE to screw it up, but it's it already has more going for it than either of those two shows.

[DZ: WF Legacy]

Definitely looking like a stacked card this year. I really hope they follow through with Cody vs Goldust for the IC title. I'm starting to lose faith in that after they dropped the Booker/Dustin thing, but maybe they decided to save it for WM instead of RR? I really want that match, and I think it would be a good brother vs brother story. Not many of those come along.

I'm pretty excited.

[Bub (BLM)]

Feb 7, 2012 21:21:53 GMT -5 Big Daddy Bad Booking said:

I just hope WWE makes Wrestlemania feel like Wrestlemania and not a four-hour bloated edition of RAW. For me it's not all about the matches, but the feeling we're watching a grand spectacle. That's why I'll always view WM IX as not the worst one of all time.

I agree. I'm just sick of WrestleMania not feeling special. The last time it did for me was WrestleMania 20.

[Deleted]

Right now, I think it's a toss-up. It could be great, it could be terrible.

[BD Punk AKA SUSPENDED!]

I hope they add a Kane/Ryder match. Maybe another strret fight/falls count anywhere match

[RamsayBoltonIsUnderYourBed]

I'm really interested in how they round out the card to be honest. There's a lot of guys without a defined Mania path right now - Orton, Big Show, Ziggler, Rhodes, Del Rio, Mysterio, Barrett, Miz, Truth so it looks like it could be a great card match quality wise, as long as if they're giving Cena/Rock a ton of time, it's all in ring time. Mania is the time for the matches to do the talking, we don't need interminable amounts of promo and backstage action.

[KofiMania]

Feb 7, 2012 22:44:14 GMT -5 Lizuka #BLM said:

Right now, I think it's a toss-up. It could be great, it could be terrible.

How could it be terrible when the top 5 matches (which will probably take up about 75% of the time on the show) will probably be Rock-Cena, Jericho-Punk, Taker-HHH, Sheamus-Bryan (or Sheamus-Orton-Bryan), and MITB?

[Bub (BLM)]

Feb 8, 2012 0:46:46 GMT -5 KofiMania said:

Feb 7, 2012 22:44:14 GMT -5 Lizuka #BLM said:

Right now, I think it's a toss-up. It could be great, it could be terrible.

How could it be terrible when the top 5 matches (which will probably take up about 75% of the time on the show) will probably be Rock-Cena, Jericho-Punk, Taker-HHH, Sheamus-Bryan (or Sheamus-Orton-Bryan), and MITB?

Those matches still have the potential to be horribly booked, as does the build-up towards them.

[KofiMania]

Feb 7, 2012 22:58:19 GMT -5 RamsayBoltonIsUnderYourBed said:

I'm really interested in how they round out the card to be honest. There's a lot of guys without a defined Mania path right now - Orton, Big Show, Ziggler, Rhodes, Del Rio, Mysterio, Barrett, Miz, Truth so it looks like it could be a great card match quality wise, as long as if they're giving Cena/Rock a ton of time, it's all in ring time. Mania is the time for the matches to do the talking, we don't need interminable amounts of promo and backstage action.

I feel Orton will be in the World Title match, making it a triple threat with him, Bryan and Sheamus. Big Show probably some kind of celebrity match with Shaq (if those rumors are to be believed). Miz, Truth, Barrett, and either Ziggler or Rhodes I expect to be in MITB; Del Rio and Christian too if they're back. I expect one of Ziggler or Rhodes to get a 1-on-1 street fight type match too, hopefully against either Mick Foley or Goldust. Then there's Ryder-Kane and maybe Beth-Kharma.

The Rock vs. John Cena
Undertaker vs. Triple H
CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho
Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton vs. Sheamus
MITB: Rhodes vs. Barrett vs. The Miz vs. R-Truth vs. Kofi vs. Del Rio vs. Mysterio
Big Show & Shaq vs. Mark Henry & Christian
Street Fight: Dolph Ziggler vs. Mick Foley
Zack Ryder vs. Kane
Beth vs. Kharma

That's 9 matches, which is probably the max they will go.

Am I forgetting anyone?

[KofiMania]

Feb 8, 2012 0:49:00 GMT -5 Bub (BLM) said:

Feb 8, 2012 0:46:46 GMT -5 KofiMania said:

How could it be terrible when the top 5 matches (which will probably take up about 75% of the time on the show) will probably be Rock-Cena, Jericho-Punk, Taker-HHH, Sheamus-Bryan (or Sheamus-Orton-Bryan), and MITB?

Those matches still have the potential to be horribly booked, as does the build-up towards them.

I can't see the matches being horrible at all. As to the build, I think the build will be great but wasn't the WM X-7 build pretty weak?