Here is the Wrestlemania card that i feel will appear, not necessarily the card i would like to appear.
World Heavyweight Championship
Edge vs. The Undertaker
i think this match has been on the cards for a long time now, that's why everytime Edge has screwed Taker, Taker has taken his anger out on Mark Henry or Big Daddy V rather than Edge himself. i would expect Undertaker to win the Elimination Chamber (taker and Batista the final two) and then the title at Wrestlemania. Streak against Streak...Kinda. With the title at the end of it.
WWE Championship
John Cena vs. Randy Orton vs. Triple H
Now for a long time iv'e always been a fan of pitting John Cena against Randy Orton at Wrestlemania. These two superstars entered the scene roundabout the same time and echoed eachothers careers to a certain extent on there respective brands. Both men are in the prime of there career's and draw a good audience. When Cena returned at the rumble, i felt that this would be the ideal Wrestlemania Main Event scenario.
As i remember John Cena and Orton were engaged in a bitter ,intese rivlary a few months back that ended prematurely. Cena is forced to sit on the sidelines and surrender his crown to Randy Orton of all enemies, who in response steamrolls his way through all competition on Raw, possibly the greatest champion raw has seen in many years. cue Royal Rumble- Cena (eager to avenge previous events) returns and wins to everyones suprise. All the rage and emotion boiling from Cena, and the despair of Randy Orton (facing the fact that he has to face the only one superstar he hasnt defeated) sets up not only a lengthy amount of time to further explore a rivalry that already holds an enormous amount of History but an epic Wrestlemania main event. Enter Triple H.
Now it's common Knowledge that Triple H and his Mrs have the power (and use it willingly) to pull a few strings backstage in relation of the creative side of things. No doubt the only reason Orton and Cena are bringing forward there Wrestlemania match is becasue it opens a sidedoor for Triple H to throw himself into contention- just like the Rey Mysterio v Orton match that occured at NWO a couple of years ago. Triple H will win the chamber, Cena the Championship and Orton will request a rematch. You know, Triple H draws a great crowd and is one of the top guys, but i personally think he should take a back seat for this one- for once. Besides, considering Regal and Mcmahon can't stand Triple H, they certainly give him the chances- you know, a renewed rumble spot, an instant place in the chamber. Tough Love eh! Id expect Cena to win here, but would love to see an ultimate twist which i'll explain shortly.
Career Threatening Match
Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels
Now Michaels could win, but i reckon that Flair will confirm at an earlier stage(tv) that this will be his final match period and will delve into all that crap about it being an honour to end his career against Michaels- mutral agreement sort of match. Nothing to loose or win. i kinda hope they go this way for two reasons. reason one being that beating flair at this point of HBK's career isn't really a notch on his belt, much rather Flair lost to someone who can get a foot up from this sort of win. And secondly because if it was my so called friend getting fired from the very thing they love the most in the whole world if i beat them, i'd just lie down there and then and let them win, screw the "pride", thats what friends are for, Surley? I'm sure that's what Triple H would do?
JBL vs. Chris Jericho
The anti-climactic ending at the Rumble and with both superstars engaged in the Elimination Chamber, i would expect this match to be the climax to the rivalry. Due to the nature of the confrontations between the two, i would expect to see a stipulation placed upon this match- bull rope has been suggested a few times in this discussion. expect it to be a no disqualification match. I personally agree with a previous comment that Kennedy vs. jericho would be an excellent match. Trash talker vs. Trash Talker, in an I quit match. Oooh the irony. This would open up a space in the Money in the Bank match for JBL, who would win and begin a new Million Dollar Corporation type faction with the WWE championship in hand. This faction would dominate Raw in terms of Championships, Financially (JBL agreeing a payoff with Mcmahon to own the brand for a certain time and all of it's superstars excpet a few renegades- Cena, DX Jericho) and creativley- like a Commissioner. But thats for a later date- Jericho to beat JBL in a bloody affair.
United States Championship
Matt Hardy vs. Montel Vontavious Porter
This match would be a cummilation of things. Hardy could return at No Way Out and assult MVP, in doing so, claiming his Chamber place- like when MVP took Hardy out of the Survivor Series Match. This match could go either way, they could give the belt to Hardy so that MVP can begin feuds on a higher level, but i just feel that this rivalry could continue untill after Wrestlemania with a stipulation match at Backlash- possibly continuing to Judgement Day- But creative these days dont stick around with story lines too long, in my oppinion removing the genuity.
Womans Championship
Beth Pheonix vs. Ashley vs. Mickie James vs. Maria (vs. Melina vs. Candice)
Most people tend to believe that Pheonix will face off against Maria. There are a number of reasons as to why i dont think it will just be a singles match. The first being that Pheonix has faced Maria before and squashed her. There is absolutley no reason why appearing in Playboy will provide Maria with super strength to combat the glamazon. Having said that however, i do belive that Maria could end up with the Womans championship around her wasit at the end of the night after wrestling in a fatal fourway match- or even more. this links in nicley with my second thought- being that they seem to be doing something with Mickie James- and it's either a push or a heel turn, likly the later. With James involved with Pheonix and Ashley heavily involved with Maria i feel it could be a fatal fourway. Also, dont forget about the returning Candice Michelle and even the inclusion of Melina. i wouldnt put it past seeing our fair share of female variety at Wrestlemania. If it is a singles match which i feel it could be, Candice will either be in Maria's corner or will interfere to Maria's aid. I expect Santino won't be around Maria by this time.
Kane & The Big Show vs. Big Daddy V & Mark Henry
One day The Undertaker will defend his unbeaten record with Kane at his side, Or will have his record destroyed by the Big red machine. You may laugh! Well, it's more believable than the WWE giving Kane the title. As you can probably detect i'm a big Kane fan. i find it hard putting him into realistic Wrestlemania matches that would provide entertainment. I love kane, But the days are passing, the belly is growing and speed is stalling. Kane really needs a few months off (Like the Big Show) to loose the weight, gain some speed, and when he returns, be sporting that crimson & Black mask that we all loved and that made Kane, the bald, eyebrowless jobber we know now- Kane. But back to the match.
When Wrestlemania comes around the WWE has a tendancy to forget that all year round Kane has been used as a 7ft footstool to other superstars. Last year alone we've see Big Daddy V, Khali, Mark Henry, Finlay, Shelton Benjamin and Batista. The Year before- Umaga, MVP, Kennedy- The list goes on and on and on. But at Wrestlemania were still meant to believe that this is the same guy who took three tombstones three years ago- the big monster that takes no prisoners. The contender. So he has his match. When i found out that Big Show was returning i tryed to fit him into some sort of Wrestlemania rivalry. Besides a few unrealistic matches(non of these superstars would really fit into the MITB match), i thought that the continuous rivalry between Kane and Big Daddy V & Mark Henry could do with a support figure for Kane-and with Taker pre- occupied, how about an old Tag Team partner. Another reason this match features is because people like to see a mix of contempaory and traditional type matches, sure it's not the most athletic range of superstars, but four giants. And WWE like the giants.
Vince vs. Finlay -Street Fight- Hornswoggle Special Referee
Im still not convinced with this inclusion. Im certain that there will be some sort of match that cumilates this story line. The thinking behind this match is that the agreement made between Finlay and Mcmahon contains something that betrays the friendship between Hornswoggle and Finlay. This provokes a rivalry between Mcmahon and Finaly. The match itself comes down to referee Hornswoggle. The inclusion of mick Foley and Shane Mcmahon could also occur in a tag team type contest.
Rey Mysterio vs. The Great Khali
The ultimate David vs. Goliath contest. The smallest Superstar vs. the tallest. This is'nt necessarily a contest that i have much faith in, mainly due to the lack of entertainment and wrestling skills of Khali. The guy can't sell a move nevermind deliver one. It's come to my attention recently that Rey mysterio also has a tendancy to botch moves and with heavy reliance placed upon Khali selling the move, this contest could be a disaster. Therefore, i don't think it will likley appear at Wrestlemania.
ECW Championship Match
CM Punk vs. Chavo Guerrero
This is another match that i would rather didnt occur. CM Punk has great ability but from the sound of it is rather big headed and dismissive of advice, thus causing his downfall creativly. After watching Chavo Guerrero and CM Punk wrestle what feels like twenty five times within the space of three weeks, we've surley seen all of this rivalry in terms of wrestling ability that were going to see and a Wrestlemania contest seems insignificant and dull. There is a good chance that Punk will regain the title and begin a feud with Shelton Benjamin- a quality natural athelete who we have already been impressed with when watching small glimpses of him at the main event level.
The WWE could go with those types of matches, but if they really wanted to provide us with top notch entertainment, then they should go this way with the Money in the bank ladder match.
Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Batista vs. Mr. Kennedy vs. Umaga vs. Jeff Hardy vs. CM Punk vs. Mysterio
If you said that Chavo and the Great Khali were not wresling this years mania, sure it would be a huge loss to the event and may even take a day or two to actually get over
but it would soon be forgotton with the announcement of the MITB ladder match. we here have six top quality superstars- all of which have had Championship Matches at PPV's. This gives the match a more beliveable take. For example, in previous money in the bank matches we've seen superstars wrestling that, to be fair, where never going to win the match in a million years ie. Finlay, Matt Hardy,Benjamin. Here we have genuine contenders. The only problem i have is i would like to see Shelton Benjamin incorporated in this contest. ideally, it could be an eight man match, like it was last year. If it were eight men, i would vouch for the inclusion of John Morrison over Chavo, Khali or Burke.
Here's the ultimate bombshell. How cool would it be if the winner of Money in the Bank cashed it in after the main event of that Wrestlemania. I think Kennedy should win the Money in the bank, and defeat John Cena just after he's been crowned champion. That way, Kennedy's promise of featuring in the main event of next years Wrestlemania which he made last year would come true. This would be so unpresidented and a huge shock!
