What happens at WM23?

[Mark4HBK]

So the 14-0 Undertaker gets to pick a champion to face at WrestleMania. Who will he pick, and how does the match go down?

Personally, it looks like they've been setting the table for a 'Taker/Batista feud, but I don't see Batista being the one to end the streak; Big Dave's probably only good for a 2-3 more years, and it would make more sense to give that kind of rub to an up-and-comer who will be the centerpiece of the business for years to come.

That's assuming 'Taker opts to put anyone over at WrestleMania before he retires. Say what you want about Vince McMahon, but (with the exception of Bret Hart) the man rewards loyalty. I don't see Vince ever telling 'Taker he has to lay down at WrestleMania - if 'Taker ever jobs at Mania, it will have to be at Callaway's suggestion. I personally could see Vinnie Mac letting him retire with the streak intact as a "thank you" for all 'Taker has done for the company.

I see them pushing a face-vs-face confrontation leading up to Batista snapping and turning heel during the match; he gets himself DQ'd, 'Taker keeps his streak and Batista keeps his belt.

Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong.

[Joekishi]

Taker wins a HUGE wrestlemania.

seriously this is the biggest wrestlemania in 5 years, they have to let the good guy win

[MGH]

Taker wins clean over either of them. Anything else and I can't say as I'll like it.

[Error]

Taker vs. Cena with Cena ending the streak. Cena is the next major star (and a WWE lifer I believe) and that is something that would get him over huge for a long time. Plus they can use Taker's streak vs. Cena's streak as well.

[rrm15]

Taker pins Batista clean. Period.

[angryfan]

With this being the anniversary of the "passing of the torch", it has to happen. I don't particularly want to see big Dave win it, but can see them doing just that.

After all, it makes sense, doesn't it? The 45 year old who's been in the business since Reagan was president passes the torch to the 41 year old who's done tons of 'roids.

[Stu]

They should just keep things simple and have Undertaker face Batista because they're on the same brand. I don't want to hear JR go on and on about "Undertaker wants to make an impact on Raw, Raw is better than Smackdown, Undertaker is here because he doesn't respect John Cena, Undertaker is here to do what HBK couldn't, blah blah blah."

To be honest, I still have no idea why Benoit, kayfabewise, moved to Raw after winning the rumble in 2004.

[superwarriortaker]

What about Undertaker vs Lashley.....

[Joker]

Hopefully Undertaker defeats Batista.

They have to at least have one major title change at wrestlemania. (No I don't count the ECW title as major) The Undertaker is the obvious guy to do it, plus if they keep both him and Batista face, then the fans will choose the Undertaker to cheer for.

John Cena losing I don't think is really going to happen, as Cena Merchandise is very popular with the kids. Plus he doesn't have any decent opposition who could take the title really, Edge again ?? Randy Orton? meh. Plus there in Detroit rapper central according to certain eminem films. So Cena is a shoe in to retain.

Main Event Heels don't win at wrestlemania, unless there name is Triple H and both times he won (as a heel against booker T and Rock) nobody was really that impressed.

Thus Undertaker will probably win. Which is good as he is probably the most viable champion smackdown could have currently.

[kkliq]

If Batista breaks Taker's streak, I'm done watching the E'.

[seanwalsh]

They've been setting up Taker/Batista for 2 weeks now. I would hope they do that instead of Taker/Cena.

[salz4life]

What about Michaels somehow getting the title from Cena and having a Taker/Michaels main event? Probably not possible..... but this is one "Attitude Era" match I would like to see one more time.

[darbus alan]

I hope Taker pins Batista clean in the center of the ring. I think he deserves one last world championship reign before hanging up the boots for good.

[Mark4HBK]

HBK teasing the superkick made me wonder: could Michaels take the belt off Cena before Mania, leading to an HBK/'Taker showdown in Detroit?