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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Mar 20, 2019 1:53:55 GMT -5
Gotta say, I'd be a lot more interested in Joe / Rey at a different show. At Mania it just feels like a waste because they're barely going to get the time to actually do anything. Itโs fine but imagine having a ready made storyline where R-Truth repeatedly says he idolized John Cena, does all his moves and even has his own open challenge, having Samoa Joe beat him up after retaining the US title, setting up John Cena to run in and save him to set up a match between the two...then not doing any of that for some reason. And then at the same time, have one of Cena's biggest rivals announce he is retiring at the show, and hyping the reveal to take place in the very same arena they had their first match which also Cena's company debut, and then having it turn out to be the same guy that particular rival has been fighting for months on end.
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Mar 20, 2019 2:02:20 GMT -5
Itโs fine but imagine having a ready made storyline where R-Truth repeatedly says he idolized John Cena, does all his moves and even has his own open challenge, having Samoa Joe beat him up after retaining the US title, setting up John Cena to run in and save him to set up a match between the two...then not doing any of that for some reason. And then at the same time, have one of Cena's biggest rivals announce he is retiring at the show, and hyping the reveal to take place in the very same arena they had their first match which also Cena's company debut, and then having it turn out to be the same guy that particular rival has been fighting for months on end. See, disappointingly (for me anyway), that whole angle is probably to set up Cena facing Angle since they went heavy handed with the whole โThis is a dumb pickโ thing. Disappointing because...well, the angle just isnโt there and is another dumb โswerveโ thing theyโre doing instead of just DOING the thing.
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Post by auph10imitated on Mar 20, 2019 8:00:34 GMT -5
1. Ronda Rousey vs Becky Lynch vs Charlotte Flair (RAW Womens Title) 2. Brock Lesnar vs Seth Rollins (Universal Title) 3. Triple H vs Batista 4. Miz vs Shane McMahon 5. Kurt Angle vs Baron Corbin 6. AJ Styles vs Randy Orton 7. Rey Mysterio vs Samoa Joe (US Title) 8. Buddy Murphy vs Tony Nese (CW Title) 9. Andre The Giant Battle Royal 10. Roman Reigns vs Drew McIntyre
Then they will add
11. Fin Balor vs Bobby Lashley (IC Title) 12. RAW Tag Titles 13. SDN Tag Titles 14. Asuka vs Naomi vs Sonya vs Carmella vs Mandy (I think that 4 way will end in a shmoz) 15. Boss N Hug vs IIconics vs Nia & Tamina & Divas of Doom (Womens Tag Titles) 16. Womens Pre Show Battle Royal 17. Daniel Bryan vs Kofi Kingston (World Title)
Okay so, I guess its kind of interesting they are going to make Mania 35 a truly blockbuster card like the old days (80s) with millions of matches, however the probalem us, like the old days is most of it feels like thrown together filler which doesnt wash in this era.
However being as I was one of those that bitched and moaned about multiple people matches over the years and they are actually doing something different I guess.
The card itself feels a bit shitty, but lets give it a chance and see how this mega Wrestlemania thing they are doing pans out.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2019 10:19:08 GMT -5
Here's what I think will be on the kickoff:
*Tony Nese vs. Buddy Murphy (Obviously) *Women's Battle Royal *Finn Balor vs. Bobby Lashley *Asuka's Title Match
What likely saves the Andre from the kickoff this year might be this stupid SNL aspect, but honestly, I'd rather the Andre be on the Kickoff, and the Women's Battle Royal be on the main show to set up Asuka's next opponent.
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Post by Jedi-El of Tomorrow on Mar 20, 2019 12:44:43 GMT -5
Itโs fine but imagine having a ready made storyline where R-Truth repeatedly says he idolized John Cena, does all his moves and even has his own open challenge, having Samoa Joe beat him up after retaining the US title, setting up John Cena to run in and save him to set up a match between the two...then not doing any of that for some reason. And then at the same time, have one of Cena's biggest rivals announce he is retiring at the show, and hyping the reveal to take place in the very same arena they had their first match which also Cena's company debut, and then having it turn out to be the same guy that particular rival has been fighting for months on end. They may have been thinking they could get Cena, but then a studio put the kibosh on Cena doing anything. With the success of Bumblebee, and Cena wanting to be in sequels, they could make him the main military guy in more Transformers movies. The most we'll see of Cena in a match, is maybe tag matches.
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Post by auph10imitated on Mar 21, 2019 11:05:03 GMT -5
WO is reporting that Cena is still scheduled to have a single match as well. Good f***ing lord, do they even have a clue what they are doing with this show?
They seriously need to put Cena against Angle, I know its another match between 2 part timers but no one wants to see Corbin, you kill two birds with one stone, and Cena was the one who inducted him in the HOF and Angle was Cena's first opponent, it logically makes sense. From a storyline perspective you have Corbin ousted by Cena and he can hustle his way into the Andre Battle Royal to get himself of the card.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2019 11:19:35 GMT -5
I read that both menโs tag title matches will be scrapped and they will just be put in the battle royal. Seems like a great idea. ๐
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Post by Rican on Mar 21, 2019 11:29:58 GMT -5
I read that both menโs tag title matches will be scrapped and they will just be put in the battle royal. Seems like a great idea. ๐ Them not caring about the tag teams was the whole reason The Revival wanted out to begin with so yeah not great. Also GIVE ME HARDYZ/USOS
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Post by auph10imitated on Mar 21, 2019 11:54:04 GMT -5
They may as well just unite the Tag Titles again like Womens ones and have them be co-branded. Its nonsense to keep them separate really and if that rumour is true then that basically clarifies thier own thoughts too.
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Post by KofiMania on Mar 21, 2019 14:54:17 GMT -5
I read that both menโs tag title matches will be scrapped and they will just be put in the battle royal. Seems like a great idea. ๐ Whatโs the source?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2019 15:17:45 GMT -5
Honestly I'm fine with not bothering to have anything with the tag titles on this show because the show's cluttered enough as it is and neither tag division means jack shit right now. Just shove them in a corner for this and then spend the next year afterward trying to make them mean something.
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Post by Susan "Poison" Candy on Mar 21, 2019 15:46:01 GMT -5
Update on the real card everyone is waiting for: EmojiMania๐ฝ. โ ๏ธ vs. ๐ฅ ๐ฅ vs. ๐ vs. โ๏ธ (โป๏ธ vs. ๐ฅ) ๐ฎ vs. ๐ธ๐ ๐ค vs. ๐ ๐ค vs. ๐ญ ๐ฌ vs. ๐ฐ ๐ฅ vs. ๐บ โ๐ฝ vs. โ๏ธ ๐คก vs. ? ๐จ vs. ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ โ vs. โ ๐
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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Mar 21, 2019 15:50:49 GMT -5
Update on the real card everyone is waiting for: EmojiMania๐ฝ. โ ๏ธ vs. ๐ฅ ๐ฅ vs. ๐ vs. โ๏ธ (โป๏ธ vs. ๐ฅ) ๐ฎ vs. ๐ธ๐ ๐ค vs. ๐ ๐ค vs. ๐ญ ๐ฌ vs. ๐ฐ ๐ฅ vs. ๐บ โ๐ฝ vs. โ๏ธ ๐คก vs. ? ๐จ vs. ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ โ vs. โ ๐ LOL, I am not touching the Battle Royal with this.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2019 7:28:14 GMT -5
WO is reporting that Cena is still scheduled to have a single match as well. Good f***ing lord, do they even have a clue what they are doing with this show? Yup.
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Post by Steveweiser on Mar 22, 2019 9:52:09 GMT -5
PWInsider are reporting that Hulk Hogan will be on the show as the final act of bringing him back into the fold. Good luck with the hardcores...
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Mar 22, 2019 10:02:57 GMT -5
PWInsider are reporting that Hulk Hogan will be on the show as the final act of bringing him back into the fold. Good luck with the hardcores... www.pwinsider.com/article/125064/wwe-bringing-in-big-name-for-wrestlemania-weekend-for-the-first-time-in-years.html?p=1That report says they're bringing him in for the weekend, yes, but it doesn't confirm anything specifically about appearing on the show yet. That's not defending it, that's just trying to quell a small amount of anger early on over something that may not even happen, because we all know how quickly our imaginations can run wild with these things (for lack of a better phrase).
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Post by auph10imitated on Mar 22, 2019 10:59:16 GMT -5
He's been brought back into the fold about 4 times already.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2019 14:05:46 GMT -5
I read that both menโs tag title matches will be scrapped and they will just be put in the battle royal. Seems like a great idea. ๐ Whatโs the source? PWinsider
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Post by captaincool on Mar 22, 2019 23:01:07 GMT -5
If Mandy Rose is in a title match with Asuka,I will be rooting for her
Because after all,who are we to doubt El Mandy?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2019 19:00:54 GMT -5
So it seems WrestleMania is lacking a high match count and could use some filler material. Now hear me out....... No Way Jose conga line of 100 extras & WWE legends interuppt the PPV's HOF segment.
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