Road to Wrestlemania 28 - KEEP ALL WM28 GENERAL DISCUSSION IN HERE!!

[Wade's Public Transit Bomb]

Eh. The only Taker match I want to see is versus Wade Barrett. When you look at both guys, they are like the perfect match up.

- Both base their matches on trying to knock the other guy the hell out. Sure, they have their moments of trying to be all ostentatious and shit, but for the most part they work a pretty straight forward style. And it isn't meant to wow people, but hurt the other guy.

- Taker's whole shtick during Wrestlemania time is that the person he is facing isn't scared, but really is. Wade is so fantastic at being confident and showing it. The promos leading up to the match would easily write themselves, with Wade doing most of the mic work... And do it well. He will cut the great promos and make the funny faces. All Taker would have to do is look like the grumpy old man that goes "Stay off my grass punk!" when someone steps on his grass.

- Wade is a great bumper who has learned how to fling himself around. Given Taker's moves, this is a great trait for Wade to have.

 

[workhorse]

Similar ideas to keiran's

Singles Match - The Rock vs John Cena
Main event of the show. 2 biggest names in WWE battle in a classic match.
The Rock wins after surviving 8 AA's and 5 STF's while he wins after hitting his 7th Rock Bottom!

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WWE Championship - CM Punk (c) vs Alberto Del Rio
CM Punk wins the WWE title from Cena at TLC with help from The Rock. Successfully defends the title against Cena at RR. Alberto Del Rio wins the RAW Elimination Chamber to earn a match at Wrestlemania.
CM Punk wins after a GTS

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World Heavyweight Championship - Triple Threat - Christian (c) vs Daniel Bryan vs Chris Jericho
Christian wins the title from Sheamus/Henry/Orton in the Elimination Chamber match. Daniel Bryan says he is cashing in his briefcase at Wrestlemania. Chris Jericho returns at Royal Rumble and wins.
Daniel Bryan wins after a Label Lock on Christian.

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Singles Match - The Undertaker vs Randy Orton.
Really sort of Ric Flair type match from Wrestlemania XXIV. If the Undertaker beats Orton, he must retire. (Similar to the Cena angle from TLC 2010 as well) 2 faces who have mutual respect for eachother but Triple H says that Undertaker is too old rah rah... If he wins at Wrestlemania he finishes his career 20-0 at Wrestlemania.
Undertaker wins and gets standing ovation and a respect handshake from Orton.

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Singles Match - Wade Barrett vs Sheamus.
Really think these two can work an awesome feud in the future. I'm hoping Sheamus gets a World title run before Wrestlemania but then loses at Elimination Chamber because of Wade Barrett.
Wade Barrett gets the win after a low-blow and Wasteland.

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Singles No DQ Match - Special Guest Referee R-TruthTriple H vs The Miz
The conspiracy theorists continue their conspiracy ways and talk about how they should be in the Mainevent. The Miz lost in the Elimination Chamber while R-Truth gets eliminated from the Royal Rumble in controversial fashion. On RAW, Triple H has a match against The Miz to determine who selects the special guest referee. The Miz wins with interference from R-Truth. During the match Shawn Michaels interferes on behalf of Triple H.
Triple H wins after a Superkick from Michaels and a Pedigree. A proper ref makes the pinfall.

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Fatal-Four-Way Tag Team Match - WWE Tag Team Championships - The Usos (c) vs Air Boom vs John Morrison and Alex Riley vs The Colons (Primo and Tito)
Hypothetical but, assuming The Uso's beat Air Boom at some stage, Air Boom are challengers. John Morrison and Alex Riley as your typical face team-up. Tito Colon from FCW joins his brother in a new tag team.
The Usos retain

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Intercontinental Championship Open - Cody Rhodes (c) vs Sin Cara vs Heath Slater vs Ted DiBiase vs Drew McIntyre vs Mark Henry vs Kane vs Justin Gabriel.
Pretty much a throw together match to get these guys on the card. Cody Rhodes has defended his title for 4 months and either scores a controversial victory or loses it to a face, starting a new feud.

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Diva's Championship - Lumberjill Match - Beth Pheonix (c) vs Maryse

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Singles Match - Jack Swagger vs Dolph Ziggler
This feud continues through the new year where Swagger wins the US title from Dolph, Dolph then costs Swagger the title against a midcard face. (John Morrison, A-Ry, Mysterio etc). We then get the usual; Dolph eliminates Swagger from Royal Rumble, Swagger costs Dolph a spot in the Elimination Chamber/WWE Championship etc.
Ziggler wins after a Zig Zag.

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Dark Match - Zack Ryder v Heath Slater

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Here's just a look at what (for my Wrestlemania card) Elimination Chamber would be.

RAW Elimination Chamber: Alberto Del Rio def John Cena, John Morrison, Rey Mysterio, The Miz and Dolph Ziggler

Smackdown Elimination Chamber World Title: Christian def Sheamus (c), The Undertaker, Randy Orton, Wade Barrett and Kane.

WWE Championship: CM Punk (c) def R-Truth

Singles Match: Daniel Bryan def Mark Henry

Singles Match: Chris Jericho def Cody Rhodes

WWE Tag Team Championships: The Usos (c) vs Air Boom

Anyway, it's all hypothetical. We'll just have to wait and see.

 

[Mr.Fortuna]

I have a gut feeling that Randy Orton will face Del Rio at WM for the World Heavyweight Championship.

This is what I think the card will be followed by what I want the card to be.

World Heavyweight Championship-Orton(c) vs Alberto del Rio
-But would prefer Orton vs Cody Rhodes title unification match. Having Rhodes win and become undisputed IC Champion elevating the title and making it the number 2 title once again.

WWE Championship- Cena vs Rock

CM Punk vs The Undertaker or Austin

Triple H vs The Miz

Rey vs Sin Cara

Sheamus vs Wade Barrett

 

[Terry Gyimah]

Alberto Del Rio vs Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 28, the only way that can happen is if Del Rio wins his 2nd Rumble back to back and he ends up switching shows by jumping ship to Smackdown, and if Orton gets the title back by then, that is the only way that match up can happen

 

[Wolf Pac]

I'm going with wrestlers on the current roster. Jericho & Austin returning for matches is just wishful thinking. I don't think they will return for matches at WM 28.

The Rock vs. John Cena
Already announced.

WWE Championship: CM Punk vs. The Miz
With Rock & Cena main eventing, Cena doesn't need to defend the WWE Title, so that honor should either go to Punk or The Miz, I'd most prefer CM Punk. The Miz should win the Royal Rumble so he can face Punk at WM. Plus they are #2 & #3 guys on Raw, at least that's what I think, so it's fitting they face off here since the #1 guy is occupied with a more important match.

The Undertaker vs. Sheamus
Doesn't really matter who he goes up against, he's gonna win anyway. And Sheamus would be a big threat in storyline.

R-Truth cuts a promo on being left out of Wrestlemania, saying it's a conspiracy then somebody big takes him out.

World Heavyweight Championship: Alberto Del Rio vs. Randy Orton
Rumored and I'd like to see it cause we ain't never seen these two face each other.

Big Show vs. Shaquille O' Neal
Also rumored and would be good if it happened. They should capatilize on the shoulder block Shaq gave Big Show on the Raw he was Guest Host on.

Rey Mysterio vs. Sin Cara
Rumored and it needs to happen.

Triple H vs. Wade Barrett
I know most of you will say HHH should face Miz but I think Barrett would get a big rub off of feuding with HHH on the biggest stage of them all especially if he were to defeat him. HHH can face Miz at any other time, he doesn't need to face HHH since he is a big star already.

WWE Divas Championship: Natalya vs. Beth Phoenix
The Divas of Doom split and finally put on the match we all want to see.

Kane vs. Kevin Nash
Kane has got to be one of the greatest big men that Nash has never faced, so it's got to happen.

Ladder Match for the US Championship: Christian vs. John Morrison
How awesome would this be?

Mark Henry vs. Ezekial Jackson
This one would be a Lex Luger vs. Yokozuna type match. Henry is running rampant on SD then Ezekial Jackson steps up to the challenge and beats Henry at WM.

WWE Tag Team Championship: AirBoom vs. Cody Rhodes & Dolph Ziggler
Cody & Ziggler form a new tag team.

IC Championship: Daniel Bryan vs. Jack Swagger
Would be a technical masterpiece and the IC Title is the only way I could bring em together

 

[Terry Gyimah]

Nash if he is at WrestleMania, for opponents at Mania 28, why not have Nash face The Big Show?

Show and Nash have history together that dates back all the way to the WCW days when they were in the nWo, and also Big Show was in the WWE incarnation of nWo when Nash was the leader

And also because they are 2 giants, and who wouldn't want to see these 2 go at it

 

[rge2010]

It's a tough card to predict, or even state what you want! Some people putting 14/15 matches, do you really wanna see 'squash matches' lasting 1/2 minutes on the card? Because you will!

Ideally I think we need around 8 matches, which obviously will leave alot of talent off the card but they always have a dark Battle Royal anyway!

Personally I believe at this moment in time they can only build towards these 3 matches. Foley makes so much sense to face Taker when he returns.

WWE Title - John Cena (c) vs Rock
Hardcore - Undertaker vs Mick Foley
Mask vs Mask - Rey Mysterio vs Sin Cara

 

[S.J. Maximus]

According to an article on this site (http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/243104-report-wwe-title-plans-for-wrestlemania-28) Punk is being put forth as the top guy and they're planning to have him step into WrestleMania 28 as the WWE champion. I know the all of the Punkies are there are salivating while reading that news and now all the speculation can begin: Who is CM Punk going to defend the title against at WM? Who would you like him to defend the title against at WM? Do you see him winning or losing? DISCUSS.



For the record I see him defending it against the 2028 Royal Rumble winner Miz, but that's just a guess. I hate Miz and don't think he's main event talent but Vince loves him and his overrated mic skills should be enough to keep a feud entertaining since Punk is almost unparalleled in that department. I'd like for him to defend it against Austin and win, or for him to defend it against Christian and win. But Austin seems way too far-fetched and Christian isn't big enough to main event WrestleMania in Vince's eyes.

 

[Jack-Hammer]

On WZ's main page, there's an article I just read that discusses what the current plans for the WWE Championship are for the biggest show of 2012.

According to Justin LaBar's article, the WWE is no longer interested in having the WWE Championship involved in the match featuring John Cena vs. The Rock.

The article mentions that CM Punk is expected to get a mega push in 2012, which is something I've read about in other articles over the past week, and is expected to win the WWE Championship in late 2011 or early 2012 and at least go into WM as WWE Champion. We've all read reports about WWE being impressed with the response Punk has been getting and the merchendise sales.

Now WM is still quite a ways off and we all know that Vince might well change his mind about a hundred different things a hundred different times before it's all said and done. However, if this is what ultimately goes down, then I personally couldn't be happier. Cena vs. The Rock doesn't need the WWE Championship, many of us have been saying it for months now. With Cena's focus on The Rock, the WWE can use the time to really cement CM Punk as one of THE top guys in the company, if they haven't succeeded in doing that already. There's also the possibility of elevating someone to the main event scene to feud with Punk over the title come WM.

 

[Mr. HD]

Knowing WWE, it's WAY too early and they have this habit of changing plans over time.

But if CM Punk were to walk into 'Mania as the Champ, the only logical option would be The Miz or Daniel Bryan.

Let's look at some options:

Jericho - I think WWE is gonna have him be Undertaker's 20th opponent, so he's out.

Cena - Obviously tied up with The Rock, so he's out.

Austin - As much as I would LOVE to see this, they've gotta get rid of the WWE Title. I wouldn't wanna see these guys feud over the title because Austin doesn't need it and I feel like this feud doesn't need the title to make it special.

Del Rio - I think we're going to see these two feud for the title before Survivor Series and as good as they are in the ring, a feud with these two wouldn't be all that good for WrestleMania.

Daniel Bryan - He did say he was gonna cash it in at WrestleMania. He didn't say against which Champion...

The Miz - If Punk is going to be The Champion, I think Miz will be his opponent. Miz is surely not overrated. He's great on the mic, got better in the ring, and has the look to be the next big heel. A feud with these two would be great for WrestleMania, BUT I feel like they may do Austin vs Miz after the confrontations they've had this year.

I would LOVE to see Punk vs Austin. Austin going for the WWE Title one more time would bring in HUGE numbers, but that means they'd have to turn Punk heel again to make it work. If they go through with a HHH/Taker II, then I see Jericho challenging Punk. It's really a toss up, but again, WWE is known for changing their plans.

 

[The Champ]

He should be winning the WWE Title at Mania rather than defending it. I'm sure WWE will probably pull the trigger sooner because they don't know how to wait for those types of moments anymore. If they do, he should defend it against someone like Jericho or Austin, ideally. Since neither might happen, I would say Punk vs. Christian could be a good choice. Build Christian up to be more legitimate and less whiny, though. I don't think I can take a feud between two guys who are constantly crying and moaning about their poor treatment.

 

[Adalam]

I think it might be Del Rio vs Punk at mania, but I think that maybe Miz or Truth will if the Conspiracy angle continues thru Wrestlemania. I'm honestly glad that Punk will have the title going into Mania and not Cena cause Rock v. Cena doesn't need the title to sell. Everyone will front the money to see Cena get the butt kickin they feel he deserves for being stale. Quick question, though, where were these people when the Rock did the same thing? Or even Stone Cold, Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, or even Brett Hart?

 

[bxbigshow]

So according to WZone, WWE is very high on Sheamus right now. And they are looking into possibly have him go against Mark Henry for the World Title at Wrestlemainia.

Now I know that's internet speculation but I have a question...

If that is the plan, and they (WWE) have plans for the WWE Title already in place (Punk going in as champ possibly), where does that leave Daniel Bryan?

He has the Smackdown MITB briefcase and stated that he'll cash it in at Mainia. But unless he losses it beforehand, he'd have to be included in the Sheamus/Henry mix. Which in my opinion would make a already bad match worse because he would be out of place as the smallest dude next to those behemoths.

2nd question (might be rhetorical): Is the briefcase EXCLUSIVE to Smackdown? I ask that because I feel the best solution is to have him face CM Punk at Mainia. So if they could find a "loophole" for him to cash it in for the WWE Title, that might be best. IMO.

With the "Brand Extention" lifted/gone/on hold...is this possible?
Thoughts???

 

[peter_the_miz_leech]

i agree cena doesnt need the title at wrestlemania because u just know cena will win cos can u really vision the rock defending or appearing on raw or smackdown every single week .not gonna happen

 

[IT Factor]

1}Isn't Money in the bank kinda like winning the Royal Rumble? You can face any champion at any time? Because if the briefcase is exclusive to Smackdown, then it doesn't look good for Daniel Bryan @ Wrestlemania 28. Plans can always change though and I don't put too much stock into rumors. Even if that is the case, they can still make the World Title match @ Mania a triple threat. Or Bryan could cash in earlier and turn heel, setting up Sheamus vs. Bryan for WM 28. I'm sure WWE would much rather have Sheamus win against a smaller Bryan than beating Mark Henry. He'd be the first guy to win MITB and not win a championship. The way he's being used on Smackdown these days, it's not too hard to see that happening.

2}I'd like to see Bryan turn heel and find a loophole to remain in the main event for Wrestlemania. Kind of like the old Jericho WCW conspiracy victim thing. That'd be funny as hell to see Bryan doing since his current role doesn't showcase any kind of personality.

 

[d3thRoW]

The only downfall to me if things go this way, is we likely won't be getting the Punk/Austin match at mania. I know that was kind of a long shot anyways but it is pure money. I don't know of anything they could put together with the current roster that would even be close to that match, on any level. Neither that match or the Rock/Cena match needs a title, but those two would almost clearly make the title matches seem like afterthoughts, and they shouldn't be. Might help if they hadn't been passing those belts around so much lately, or even if they unified them again perhaps...

 

[shooter_mcgavin]

I am pretty sure Del Rio / Punk will be happening once 2011 ends. What I can see might happen is a Triple H vs. Punk showdown for the title.

If the WWE is really serious in putting Punk over he needs to have a big match againts a big star at WM. So far Triple H makes the most sense of this.

Or who knows maybe we will get Undertaker vs. Punk at WM28 with Punk ending Taker's streak.

 

[Little Jerry Lawler]

There is a reason why there were two MITB matches. I'll let you figure it out.

I like the idea. If this happens, I see Bryan cashing it in on Henry and losing because it has to happen sometime. Don't know where it leaves Orton. Maybe Kane returns and turns heel and feuds with Randy.

 

[stmarks2002]

Its nice to hear and read that the title will be "determined" in a wrestling match instead of watching it be defended between less than stellar performers. Some credibility could actually be restored to a WWE/World title match at mania for the first time since _____. Punk will have a great match with whoever it is he faces because the guy can flat out "work". Lets see what happens between now and WM28.

 

[LoudClearVoice]

While I think this is great news for CM Punk fans, people need to understand that both the WWE and World champions will be playing second fiddle to John Cena and The Rock. Cena vs. The Rock is THE main event of Wrestlemania. So, no matter how far over Punk gets leading up to Wrestlemania, he will be in Rock and Cena's shadow at this particular Wrestlemania. That really sucks.

If Punk finally gets that far over that they are going to let him defend the WWE title at Wrestlemania, he should be the main attraction. I think it's going to be Punk vs. Jericho (who will win the Royal Rumble) but even that match is not big enough to stand up to Cena-Rock.

I think WWE really messed up announcing their main event so early. Now, it's hard to get hyped for anything else on the card, knowing that Cena-Rock is on the card.

 

[Jeremy5144]

The only downfall to me if things go this way, is we likely won't be getting the Punk/Austin match at mania. I know that was kind of a long shot anyways but it is pure money. I don't know of anything they could put together with the current roster that would even be close to that match, on any level. Neither that match or the Rock/Cena match needs a title, but those two would almost clearly make the title matches seem like afterthoughts, and they shouldn't be. Might help if they hadn't been passing those belts around so much lately, or even if they unified them again perhaps...

I still have a feeling that Austin/Punk will headline next years Wrestlemania. I wouldn't worry about Austin not wrestling ever again. Austin/Punk would not have the clout it would deserve because Rock vs. Cena is going to trump any other anticipated match for WM 28 anyway.

 

[Straight-Edge]

I don't think that DBD is going to make it to WM with the case, to be honest, they have been burying him as of late and maybe he has suffered from the dreaded de-push. Or its just something creative have come up with, by throwing us a curve ball, but who knows? And how many of us really think he's World Title material? Don't get me wrong, I am a fan of him, I just don't think thay he'd ready for a world title.

 

[ahoyhoy]

I'd much prefer for him to keep getting 'screwed' out of the title picture, with whoever is in charge of the conspiracy making it seem like he has no chance at being number 1 contender again. Even try and screw him out of the Royal Rumble, or have him draw #1, have him come in and win it and make WM28 the official crowning of him as the people's champ, against some corporate misery (miz or del rio, i guess) and entourage. Then keep it on him for a LONG time, 2011 has had too many changes.

One thing I'm worried about is mentioning Sheamus v. Henry on WZ news, forgetting Bryan Danielson. Ironically the news today also says they are trying to win over internet fans and keep them happy...

 

[Foshinzo]

The only downfall to me if things go this way, is we likely won't be getting the Punk/Austin match at mania. I know that was kind of a long shot anyways but it is pure money. I don't know of anything they could put together with the current roster that would even be close to that match, on any level. Neither that match or the Rock/Cena match needs a title, but those two would almost clearly make the title matches seem like afterthoughts, and they shouldn't be. Might help if they hadn't been passing those belts around so much lately, or even if they unified them again perhaps...

Stone Cold Steve Austin is one of the best workers ever, but he hasn't been in years. I don't want to see this match-up. I don't want to see Austin try and work the match, with all the injuries he's had in his neck and knees. The build up would most likely be wonderful, but do you really want to see Austin try his best to gracefully take the GTS? If it were Steve Austin from fifteen years ago, I would be all over this match. But, I just doubt that he could do it, now. His work back in '01 was getting sloppy then, so I'd hate to see it, now. Again, love both of these guys, but I just think the match would null out much of the great build up.

I also don't want him to face Del Rio. I just don't think Del Rio is a star and I would honestly like him to go away. Maybe he has just been too hard, too quickly, but I just don't want to see him in the Main Event, anymore. I didn't really like him to begin with, and it's abundantly clear he doesn't cut great promos when he's working with guys like Cena and Punk, who are very good with mic work.

I also don't know how I feel about Punk v Jericho, which is something I've seen. I just don't think it's the match up I want to see; Jericho from ten years ago? I would kill to see that. Jericho from the last two years? Forget about it, because I'm not in love with it.

If I had it my way, I would just pit Punk v Miz. These are two guys who you really want to push as your future Main Event stars, so start now. They're ready, maybe even beyond ready, and Miz has really taken off in this Awesome Truth angle, I think. I'd get pretty well into this match, though I was holding onto seeing a Miz v Jericho match, ironically; Jericho: "You stole my gimmick!" Lol.

I just hope and pray HHH is nowhere near this match. If it's Punk v HHH for the title, I would still order the show, but I'd take a bathroom break at the start of this match. I hated that HHH went over at Night of Champions, and I'm afraid he'd go over here, too.

 

[Notorious718]

I'm liking the sound of this but as we know, things can always change in WWE. If Punk can continue his high merchandise sales and consistently stay over with the fans, I have little doubt that he'll end up competing for the WWE title at Wrestlemania. As people have said many times before, Cena vs Rock does not need the WWE title. By having Cena vs Rock not be for the title, I guess it might add a sense of unpredictability to the match but more importantly it will help elevate another superstar. In a way, it could potentially lead to a sort of changing of the guard similar to Wrestlemania 21 in the sense that we'll have a new and permanent long term face in the main event scene.

I don't know how I'd feel about Punk walking into Wrestlemania as the champion like the article seemed to suggest though because personally, I'd like to see him continue to get screwed over by the powers that be until he wins Royal Rumble or a number one contenders match (maybe at Elimination Chamber or something). Give him and the fans a feel good moment when/if he wins at Wrestlemania. Either way, as long as Punk continues to get his mega push then I'm happy.