Mark4HBK
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Post by Mark4HBK on Apr 7, 2019 10:27:40 GMT -5
I'm not going to list every match, as some of them I just don't know enough (or care enough) to be able to formulate where creative is going with them...
Daniel Bryan vs. Kofi Kingston: They've built this to make it obvious that Kofi's getting his "WrestleMania Moment" here, which is exactly why we're going to get some kind of screwy ending instead. I predict the New Day turns on Kofi (out of jealousy that he's standing out as a singles star rather than an equal team member). Prediction: Bryan retains. Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre: Any other year and this one could actually be a toss-up - on the one hand, McIntyre is in the middle of a huge push; on the other hand, we all know what a huge hard-on Vince has for Roman. However, since this is Joe Anoai's first match back since the reveal of his real-life battle with leukemia (and since, for the first time since breaking up The Sheild, Roman is going to be universally cheered by the fans), this is a pretty easy call. Prediction: Roman Reigns Bobby Lashley vs. Finn Balor: Balor has said he's coming out as The Demon King. The Demon King has never lost. Therefore. Prediction: Finn Balor Kurt Angle vs. Baron Corbin: Some say there will be a bait-and-switch here, and Corbin won't be the actual opponent. It doesn't matter. Unless the actual opponent is an unannounced Undertaker, Angle goes over in his retirement match. Prediction: Kurt Angle Shane McMahon vs. The Miz: Shane will jump off something very high for the "holy shit" chant of the night, but the full-time wrestler will go over. Prediction: The Miz Triple H vs. Batista: They gave away the finish when the added the retirement stipulation. Batista is back for one program with Hunter to "write the ending he wanted" for his wrestling career; Triple H is still capable of performing at a decent-enough level to be an occasional special attraction. The retirement stipulation would leave too much money on the table (both for WWE and Paul Levesque personally), so as per the "age-old tradition", Batista goes out on his back. Prediction: Triple H Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins: They've made a lot of noise about Lesnar's contract being up and him returning to UFC. They made all that noise last year, and then Lesnar signed a new contract the day of WrestleMania 34 and the finish got changed. Will Lesnar do this again this year? I don't think so. Prediction: Seth Rollins Ronda Rousey vs. Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair: This is going to be Becky Lynch's "Daniel Bryan moment" - meaning, if she doesn't win they're going to have a riot on their hands. Lynch pins or submits Flair to with the championships, which gives Rousey (a) something to complain about ("I never lost the title!"), and (b) allows her to continue to claim to be undefeated, since she didn't take the fall. Prediction: Becky Lynch
Discuss.
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Post by willywonka666 on Apr 7, 2019 10:50:20 GMT -5
Kofi wins-maybe some screwy stuff going on, but he will win Roman wins Lashley/Balor is a toss up to me Angle wins Shane wins Trips Lesnar/ Rollins-toss up Becky wins
I don't even watch, but I'd put a shit ton of money on Kofi and Beck winning if nothing else
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Post by fw91 on Apr 7, 2019 10:52:53 GMT -5
All the faces besides Seth wins
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Post by Mozenrath on Apr 7, 2019 11:05:43 GMT -5
Whether or not Trips wins, Dave and him have some kind of hug or show of respect, like that bizarre Sting match where Sting was just cool with him afterwards for no reason.
WWE has Kofi, Becky, and maybe Seth win to try to make a show of how they're changing, etc, but moreso to try to ensure that both Raw and Smackdown will have strong lead faces in order to appease both Fox and USA, and try to put their best foot forward. No telling if it lasts. (Seth is iffy only in that if Becky wins, Brock losing the title may seem like less of a priority for them, since she'd be the top face)
Bayley and Sasha retain
Balor wins
Miz loses after either taking a Shane-like risk that backfires on him, or Shane hits Maryse with a cane or something and Miz's concern has him lose
Rusev and Nakamura beat the Usos
Murphy retains
Kurt versus Corbin has some kind of wrinkle to it, Kurt makes him tap, regardless.
Roman defeats Drew in a match that is competitive, but still largely Roman getting his shit in. This is a case where that's probably acceptable. Dean perhaps interferes if one of Drew's loser crew tries to interfere.
Braun wins the Andre Battle Royal because sure.
Alexa or Asuka wins the newly christened Chyna Battle Royal, with X-Pac having been given the okay to float that name out there
I missing any matches?
EDIT: Oh, duh. Hmm, Orton beats AJ in order to position him to be an early challenger to Kofi.
Samoa Joe defeats Mysterio.
Revival beat Ryder and Curt, but the latter put up a strong fight.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2019 12:08:15 GMT -5
I'm thinking...
Becky but I could very easily see it being Ronda. Brock Hawkins & Ryder Reigns Triple H Balor Angle Kofi Orton Usos Mysterio but Joe's the one standing tall at the end. Shane Sasha & Bayley Lacey Don't really know on the Andre, let's say Andrade. Nese
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2019 12:10:12 GMT -5
Can we do prop bet type predictions?
The Revival get a huge pop. Not initially at the "SAY YEAH!", but after folks remember Dash's fist of fury.
Charlotte's boob falls out.
New Day, Usos, and some other babyfaces form a blockade to stop shenanigans at the finish of Kofi/Bryan.
Dad Miz kicks Shane in the nads.
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Post by metylerca on Apr 7, 2019 12:13:36 GMT -5
Charlotte wins. I celebrate.
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Post by Rican on Apr 7, 2019 12:39:50 GMT -5
Kofi wins Becky wins Seth wins Angle wins HHH wins Balor wins Natalya and Beth win Shane wins Roman wins Joe wins Orton wins Usos win Ryder and Hawkins win Braun wins the men’s battle royal Lacey Evans wins the wonen’s Battle royal Idk, Murphy retains I guess Elias gets interrupted by The Rock
I think that’s everything. This is too much lol
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Post by chronocross on Apr 7, 2019 12:41:41 GMT -5
My predictions: Lesnar Kofi Becky Angle Triple-H IIconics Shane Roman Joe Orton Revival retain Braun wins Asuka wins the battle royal Murphy retains
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Post by Magic knows Black Lives Matter on Apr 7, 2019 12:44:20 GMT -5
Let's see...
Charlotte wins the Undisputed Women's Crown Kofi wins the WWE title Seth wins the Universal HHH wins Miz wins Orton wins Roman wins Kurt wins Finn wins the IC title Joe retains the US title Bayley & Sasha retain the Women's Tag belts The Usos retain the SD tag belts The Revival retain the raw tag belts Braun wins the men's battle royal Asuka wins the women's battle royal
I hope I didn't forget anything.
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Post by ariestheram on Apr 7, 2019 13:14:41 GMT -5
1) Mania will be looooooong 2) There will be at least one match result that doesn't seem to for with the story they have been telling. 3) Because of one, and maybe both of the previous two points, the reaction to the main event result will be diluted by crowd exhaustion.
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Post by mcstoklasa on Apr 7, 2019 13:16:18 GMT -5
Zero chance new day turn on kofi tonight
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Post by Chiral on Apr 7, 2019 13:20:40 GMT -5
Becky Kofi Brock Finn AJ Shane Triple H Reigns Joe Kurt Undertaker/Cena schmozz where they team up and beat Elias and I dunno Jeff Jarrett Iiconics Black/Richochet Revival Lacey Murphy Jost/Che somehow
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Post by crowley1986 on Apr 7, 2019 13:22:24 GMT -5
Zero chance new day turn on kofi tonight I think that will happen on SD and DBry wins it back on Tuesday,
Becky Kofi Brock Roman Zack and Hawkins, with Hawkins with the winning pinfall Angle Rusev and Nakamura Miz Balor Joe Orton Murphy Askua and Apollo for the respective Battle Royals Batista
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2019 13:26:52 GMT -5
Let’s see:
Miz over Shane, but no one remembers because Shane does a stupid bump to get himself over that people talk about more than the result. Orton over AJ Kofi with some Vince screwiness somewhere along the way. Lesnar, got to set up that Brock/Roman match again. Batista wins. Crowd has creative chants for HHH as he lays in the ring now retired. Roman wins. At least 2 barricade spots. Kurt clean as a whistle. Demon Balor wins. Puts on Lashley’s hat. Joe wins via Dominic shenanigans. Nia and Tamina because f*** the customer that’s why. Revival in 5 minutes. Braun wins the Andre. Lacey Evans wins the WWEstrogen battle royale. Charlotte with a cheap win because I have zero faith in the WWE.
45 minutes worth of absolutely awful Alexa and Elias segments. Undertaker shows up to kill Elias. Cena shows up to brawl with Taker, gets squashed again.
It’s going to be a long and painful night.
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Post by Macho Pichu on Apr 7, 2019 13:30:41 GMT -5
I'm picking baby faces all the way down. The only ones I'm not entirely sure of are the battle royals, tag matches (except the Women, that's going to be a retain) and Shane/Miz.
And since I'm not entirely sure who the face is in Trips vs Batista, I'm going with Batista for shock value. They can undo the retirement whenever, so I don't trust it as a gimmick with weight.
Edit: I changed my mind. I'm no longer undecided on the Raw tag titles. The Revival are winning that. Dash earned it with that punch last night.
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Post by Pushed to the Moon on Apr 7, 2019 14:36:04 GMT -5
I predict Seth and Brock will do a rip off of the Orton Seth spot where Lesnar reverses a stomp and launches Seth in the air and catches him in the F5.
Shane will lose after missing a huge leap.
Becky makes Ronda tap.
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Post by rocnsoc88 on Apr 7, 2019 14:46:46 GMT -5
Becky Lynch vs. Ronda Rousey vs. Charlotte Flair
Becky has this. WrestleMania almost always closes on a babyface winning and she’s the only one in the match.
Seth Rollins vs. Brock Lesnar
This one is a total coin flip. I’m worried they’re going to stick with Brock so he can drop the title to Roman now, but I suspect they’ll have Seth win.
Kofi Kingston vs. Daniel Bryan
Kingston for sure. No way he’s losing this. If he does the crowd will take a collective dump all over the rest of the show and Vince must know that.
The Miz vs. Shane McMahon
Can’t imagine Miz won’t win. They’re trying to establish him as a top-level babyface and Shane is a guy who hardly ever wrestles and he wins even more rarely.
Triple H vs. Batista
Triple H. With this being Batista’s last match and with Triple H obviously still in the company indefinitely, it wouldn’t make sense for Batista to win.
A.J. Styles vs. Randy Orton
Orton. They’ve made this feud “Indies vs. WWE” so I’d imagine the one “representing” WWE will win. Plus, there’s so many babyfaces likely to win that this seems like a logical match to change that up.
Kurt Angle vs. Baron Corbin
Angle. Typically wrestlers go out on their backs, but that wouldn’t fit the story they’re telling with Kurt. Corbin’s been such a prick that he has to get defeated or else it’s just a bummer.
Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre
This is a bit of a toss-up actually. But when in doubt, I’ll go with Roman.
Rey Mysterio vs. Samoa Joe
Probably Joe, since he needs to be rehabilited after too many losses. Rey will also have some sort of an excuse because they’ve been foreshadowing Dominick being a part of the finish.
Finn Balor vs. Bobby Lashley
The Demon’s undefeated, so he has to win this.
The Usos vs. Aleister Black and Ricochet vs. The Bar vs. Shinsuke Nakamura and Rusev
I guess The Usos.
Sasha Banks and Bailey vs. The Divas of Doom vs. The IIconics vs. Nia Jax and Tamina
Bailey and Sasha, although I could see The IIconics getting a surprise win.
Tony Nese vs. Buddy Murphy
Don’t watch 205 Live. Tony Nese I guess.
Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder vs. The Revival
The Revival. The WrestleMania pre-show doesn’t seem like the right place to end Hawkins’ losing streak.
Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
Probably Braun.
Wrestlemania Women’s Battle Royal
I suppose Asuka.
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Post by brentreznor on Apr 7, 2019 14:51:00 GMT -5
Kofi is in the yes lock, almost gets to the ropes, when Big E pulls it away. They have a tense staredown where Kofi processes that he's been backstabbed. Bryan is able to pull him back to the center of the ring where Kofi eventually passes out, but never taps.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2019 15:00:50 GMT -5
Becky, but the fact they've managed to get us to doubt it over the last month is pretty remarkable. Bonus predictions: we get some blood, Shayna and the goons do a run in during the match Kofi Brock, probably wins when he counters the Curb Stomp into the F5 or some shit Shane AJ Balor HHH Angle Roman Joe Black & Ricochet Boss & Hug Nese Hawkins & Ryder, wouldn't be surprised if Revival retained now but I did say in the pick 'em thread my predictions were final Braun Asuka, but wouldn't be surprised if Lacey Evans won
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