TheOneBigWill's (Early) Predictions:
W.W.E. Championship Triple Threat Match: Randy Orton v. Triple H. v. John Cena: Unfortunately I'm sure this will be the final match of the night, especially since they've truly f*cked up the Undertaker/Edge match. I can't see Randy Orton retaining for anything. But as much as I can't see Orton retaining, surprisingly I'm starting to think less and less that John Cena will leave as Champion as well.
I honestly believe Triple H. will win the Championship, then have a medium sized run until around Summerslam, where he'll likely drop the Championship to John Cena. I have NO idea what W.W.E. would do with Cena if they don't keep him in the Championship scene for 4 monthes. However, overall I just can't see them giving the title to the guy thats beginning to get constantly booed everywhere. UNLESS.. they turn him heel.
World Heavyweight Championship Match: Edge v. The Undertaker: First and foremost, I'm with the rest of the majority of everyone in saying I'm highly disappointed in how they've treated this match. Originally, since last year this has been the one solid match assumed for Wrestlemania this year. Its been built improperly, when it should've taken off completely since Edge's return at the Survivor Series.
They've made Edge look almost scared shitless and completely cowardly in the presense of the Undertaker, when the fact is, Edge has been the one true heel that hasn't backed down. I seriously question if this has something to do with backstage politics in possibly Triple H. not wanting any other heel to look as commanding or powerful, like he was. Edge was starting to get a huge fan ovation because of his intensity toward matches. Now they're causing him to cheat more, and run away as often as possible.
I see the Undertaker winning one way or another. But I definately don't like it. My only hope here, is that Edge can get disqualified to retain the World Heavyweight Championship.
BunnyMania: Candice Michelle & Maria v. Beth Phoenix & Melina: I'm a bit confused if they're going to have divas surrounding the ring, or actual wrestlers. I'm sure it'd be divas, but the are billing it as a "lumberJACK" match. Overall, this is pathetic and its killing the two good female wrestlers in this match. The likely finish will be Candice Michelle getting the pin over Melina, or if they really want to slaughter Beth's reign as Women's Champion, they'll just have Candice "own" her here.. on route to winning back the Championship, likely at Backlash.
Battle of the Brands: Batista v. Umaga: This match has potential to be a decent hard hitting contest between two guys that can really show the world that they have the ability to put on the best match of the night. Do I think that'll happen? No. But I'm still excited to see these two meet. Strange thing is, I'm not sure why.
I guess I just like the overall excitment of thinking the "Animal" will collide with the "Bulldozer." I'd love to see Umaga get the victory, but most likely Batista will get the nod not only to help Smackdown, but also to gain him another 6 monthes worth of Championship contender spots. Don't ask me how, because noone knows.
Worlds Collide: The Big Show v. Floyd "Money" Mayweather: The entertainment aspect of the night will likely flow well with this. I can't stand the thought of this being anything over 10 minutes, and chances are it'll take that long to get both men to the ring. Hell, I'm banking on it taking 20 minutes to get all the celebs involved to the ring, much less the two actually meant to be involved in the "match."
I can't possibly see how Mayweather would or could ever get a victory over the Big Show. And I can't see where W.W.E. would let Show completely own Mayweather, as hes the cash cow for this year's event. Thereby meaning this match will in all likelyhood end in some type of draw or no contest. Perhaps we get some type of return, or interference angle where Big Show will get beat down by someone?
Money In The Bank Match: John Morrison, John Morrison, John Morrison. I don't care. I want him to win. Plain and Simple. I'm building more and more excitment just thinking about him shockingly winning the match. Will I be let down? More than likely. Will I get pissed off and want to throw stuff at the television when someone like Mr. Kennedy wins? (for the second year in a row) Absolutely.
Overall, this match with the individuals involved has the best possible chance to be the greatest MITB match they've ever had. Everyone involved has the ability to use a ladder and market themselves off it somehow. I'd like to hope Matt Hardy will cost M.V.P. the match, and Mr. Kennedy still won't be forgiven for his previous screw ups. Thus allowing my quite possibly 3rd favorite wrestler of all time, John Morrison, to pick up the victory.
Battle Royal/E.C.W. Championship Match: Winner v. Chavo Guerrero: Jake mentioned possible mystery entrants in the battle royal. Considering its suppose to be an E.C.W. battle royal, to determine who'll meet the E.C.W. Champion.. I'm banking on the most extreme guy the W.W.E. knows.
The Brooklyn Brawler. Oh, you know it'll happen. Hes hardcore by W.W.E. standards, and I wouldn't be a bit shocked if they had him win the whole thing, including the Championship. (I bet you think I'm joking. Funny thing is.. I'm not.)
Overall, I'm assuming Kane will be the guy to win and then take the Championship from Chavo. Although Chavo does have a history with pulling out victories in matches similar to these. Anytime hes put into a contest where hes the last guy in, or competing, against someone who's already been competing for a while.. he typically wins. Therefore, I could completely see W.W.E. letting Kane job to Chavo. Why? Because it doesn't make sense, which is the only thing W.W.E. knows how to do.
Belfast Brawl: Finlay v. J.B.L.: McMahon and Hornswoggle will both likely get involved. If neither did, then it'd be a glorified Raw match on the biggest card of the year. Hardcore rules or not.
I'm assuming Finlay would pick up the victory, simply because (except for Championship matches from time to time) the good guy normally wins the finale feud on the Mania stage. I'm assuming Hornswoggle will help Finlay win, but wouldn't it be something to see Hornswoggle turn heel ON Finlay, siding with Mr. McMahon with some odd angle like "He learned his tough love lesson, and wanted to prove to McMahon that he was a tough little bastard."
I can completely see a Hornswoggle heel turn. Allowing J.B.L. to get the victory. It'd rank right up there with Trish Stratus turning on Chris Jericho, siding with Christian. It does absolutely nothing for anyone involved, but it somehow creates a pop.
Career Threatening Match: Ric Flair v. Shawn Michaels: Possibly the match of the night? Maybe. I'm still thinking that the Undertaker/Edge match could steal the show. Or even Umaga/Batista. However, this match should definately warrent a nice amount of time. And it should be a true classic, definately one for Ric Flair to go out on.
Do I see Shawn Michaels winning? I'm about 98% convinced he will. With the remaining 2% going into assuming Flair could pull out a shocking roll-up, then lose the next night on Raw somehow. I'd hate for something like that to happen, because in completely honesty.. if you're going to retire, why wouldn't you want your last match to be at Wrestlemania?
Shawn Michaels made his match with Vince McMahon one of the best on that Wrestlemania card. With that being said, I'm sure this match will easily be one of the top 2.
Overall Thoughts: I don't care what anyone says about weak card, or crappy fillers. I'm generally excited for this year's addition of Wrestlemania. For the passed two years, I've been f*cked over by honestly shit matches. Name me one match on last year's card, that wasn't John Cena/Shawn Michaels, that was honestly worth $50.00.
Batista/Undertaker? Pssh, not to me. It was great by Batista standards, but not anything Wrestlemania great. And the rest of the card sucked major ass. And what about the Mania before. Edge/Foley was pretty much it for me. This year, I'm generally looking forward to most of these matches. Even the Finlay/J.B.L. match.
Infact, the only two matches I'm not concerned for caring about seeing. Are the BunnyMania match, and the Big Show/Mayweather "segment." Outside of those two things, this is a great line-up and I'm especially excited to see Wrestlemania return to an outdoor setting. (I'm assuming some may have forgotten that)
So finally, overall. I'm waiting impatiently for Wrestlemania to get here. Will it be one of the greatest? hahaha NO. But it does have the ability, in my mind, to make me think it could be one of the best in recent memory!
