The road to Mania starts here - I am excited!

[rge2010]

WWE has taken a lot of flack recently, and I agree that some of it was justified. But as things stand after last nights Raw I am really excited for what 2014 brings.

Mania 30 is going to be huge, it is a massive milestone and we are seeing different rumoured matches by the day. I really do not know which route WWE will go down and that excites!!!

Lesnar made his long awaited return last night and has set his sights on the WWE Title. Are WWE throwing us off the Taker/Brock scent or is Brock going to actually have a Title match at Mania?!

Also, Batista returns in a couple of weeks. The possibilities with him are endless. Streak match, Brock, WWE Title, Authority....nobody knows!

The title picture at the moment looks strong with 2 of the companies main guys in Cena and Orton battling for the belt, Bryan is still hot and the smart money is on Punk for a Rumble win.

Finally we have Hogan who looks like he is returning. Hogan won't have a match but the nostalgia of his return is nice and just appearing at Mania 30 is enough for me! Hmmm, maybe at next weeks old skool Raw!

Good and intriguing times ahead...

 

[MrGameTime]

Its interesting.

I think mania will be:

Batista vs Orton for WWE title

Lesnar vs Taker Last man standing streak match

Only question is what do they do with Cena? Throw him in a meaningless tag team match with Hogan?
What about Punk and Bryan... Put them in a match against HHH? As you know Mr Burier himself will be involved in some way or another.

Maybe then Hold out and have Cena vs Taker at WM31

As we can assume WM30 will have no Sting, Rock or Austin.

 

[fizzdaboi]

I agree, the ending or Raw last night IMO was brilliant with DB/Wyatts, the WWEWHC picture is clear what is happening, Hogan is returning soon, Batista in a couple weeks, likely Taker soon, Lesnar is back, Punk is on track, Shield is teasing a lot as time goes on, I feel they're gonna have Reigns build an unbeaten streak in singles matches and let him go over Punk so he can brag he beat Punk but Rollins/Ambrose can't but I look forward to how all these things/people mentioned are going to play out in the new year!

 

[Kamala316]

"What about Punk and Bryan... Put them in a match against HHH? As you know Mr Burier himself will be involved in some way or another."

Couldn't agree with you more. Like I said before (but it keeps getting deleted), guaranteed at WrestleMania XXX, even with all the star power returning:

1. HHH ("Mr. Burier") will book himself in a match.
2. HHH ("Mr. Burier") will have some kind of stand-out entrance, whereas no one else will.
3. HHH ("Mr. Burier") will make himself look invincible against his opponent (probably Punk), even though he is no longer a full-time wrestler (because that's what's best for business, right?)

Gotta pump that ego up with something now that the 'roids aren't flowing anymore, right?

 

[LODemolition]

I was honestly scratching my head when Lesnar issued the challenge last night to the winner of Orton/Cena. Not because I don't want to see Lesnar in a title match, but because I assume the match would take place at Elimination Chamber. And if you have Lesnar lose, what credibility or momentum would he have going into Mania against Taker?

So either he has to win or Taker has to cost him the match to set up their feud.

There's lots of ways they can go for their championship match at Mania. I don't think they have it figured out yet either.

 

[Kidpolean]

"What about Punk and Bryan... Put them in a match against HHH? As you know Mr Burier himself will be involved in some way or another."

Couldn't agree with you more. Like I said before (but it keeps getting deleted), guaranteed at WrestleMania XXX, even with all the star power returning:

1. HHH ("Mr. Burier") will book himself in a match.
2. HHH ("Mr. Burier") will have some kind of stand-out entrance, whereas no one else will.
3. HHH ("Mr. Burier") will make himself look invincible against his opponent (probably Punk), even though he is no longer a full-time wrestler (because that's what's best for business, right?)

Gotta pump that ego up with something now that the 'roids aren't flowing anymore, right?

Can you guys stop with this CRAP? Im going to counter all the stupid things you just said.

1. HHH will book himself in a match. Um yea he is a wrestler. Wrestlers have matches. HHH is a legend and deserves to wrestle at mania. This is no different than any other part timer returning for Mania

2. HHH ("Mr. Burier") will have some kind of stand-out entrance, whereas no one else will. So we are going to ignore the fact that people have been having special entrances at Mania since before HHH was even in the wwe. What about all the special entrances Cena has had? or Undertaker? or HBK? hell Punk had special Pyro at WM28.

3. HHH ("Mr. Burier") will make himself look invincible against his opponent (probably Punk), even though he is no longer a full-time wrestler (because that's what's best for business, right?) And once again...HE HAS 8 WINS AND 9 LOSES AT MANIA. BTW when was the last time HHH looked dominant at a WM? Probably against Jericho.

Your statements are STUPID. If you dont like wwe go watch something else. I am so sick of people like you posting dumb shit all over this forum

 

[Mongoose McQueen]

My prediction is that Brock Lesnar will NOT face The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXX. This is because everyone thinks that is the match that WWE are planning, the classical thing that WWE always do is swerve people when they are not expecting it and go in a completely different direction. That's why I think WWE are bringing Dave Batista back, they want him to face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, this leaves the option open for John Cena to face The Undertaker and for Triple H to face CM Punk.

Potential WrestleMania XXX card IMO:
The Main Event:
John Cena vs The Undertaker:

WWE World title match:
Brock Lesnar (c) vs Batista

Authority vs Anti-authority:
CM Punk vs Triple H in a battle for control of the WWE, assuming Vince chooses to side with CM Punk.

 

[closet_fan]

My prediction is that Brock Lesnar will NOT face The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXX. This is because everyone thinks that is the match that WWE are planning, the classical thing that WWE always do is swerve people when they are not expecting it and go in a completely different direction. That's why I think WWE are bringing Dave Batista back, they want him to face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, this leaves the option open for John Cena to face The Undertaker and for Triple H to face CM Punk.

Potential WrestleMania XXX card IMO:
The Main Event:
John Cena vs The Undertaker:

WWE World title match:
Brock Lesnar (c) vs Batista

Authority vs Anti-authority:
CM Punk vs Triple H in a battle for control of the WWE, assuming Vince chooses to side with CM Punk.

If they are going to do this, and really it was only a rumor that snowballed, they'll have to start it soon. So far McMahon hasn't said much while he has been on camera, mostly pomping himself while HHH, Stephanie and Orton are in the ring. They had some back and forth with him, Cena and Orton before the ladder match, but it wasn't much.

I think the swerve won't be Vince against HHH, but Shane against the 3 of them. Yeah it's a bit far fetched, but there has been a lot of speculation as to Shane's availability with this WM being so big.

I know Wrestlemania is a long ways a way, but there hasn't even been a subtle hint of a Vince face turn.

 

[LODemolition]

My prediction is that Brock Lesnar will NOT face The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXX. This is because everyone thinks that is the match that WWE are planning, the classical thing that WWE always do is swerve people when they are not expecting it and go in a completely different direction. That's why I think WWE are bringing Dave Batista back, they want him to face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania, this leaves the option open for John Cena to face The Undertaker and for Triple H to face CM Punk.

Potential WrestleMania XXX card IMO:
The Main Event:
John Cena vs The Undertaker:

WWE World title match:
Brock Lesnar (c) vs Batista

Authority vs Anti-authority:
CM Punk vs Triple H in a battle for control of the WWE, assuming Vince chooses to side with CM Punk.

I think Cena vs Taker is the right way to go here. Lesnar vs Taker can wait til next year. I'd put Brock in the title picture while you have him signed for another year. With it being WM30, there needs to be a more epic main event, and Cena/Taker delivers in that aspect. The biggest name in WWE of the last 10 years vs the man who's never lost a WrestleMania.

And while I'd rather see Lesnar and Batista for the title than Orton vs anyone, I have to wonder where Daniel Bryan fits in on the card if Shawn Michaels stays retired. Do they really build Bryan vs Wyatt up for the next 3 months? I'd be pretty disappointed with that because we just saw it at TLC. I can't really see Batista winning the Rumble, and I thought that Bryan joining the Wyatt Family would be just to get their help in the Rumble, after which he reveals he was using them to help him win it because he knew he couldn't win it if he had the 3 of them working to eliminate him.

 

[subsouljah82]

I'm sure vince ehas plenty left up his sleave they never blow the whole load this early and the lesner title thing feels like a back up plan for if they can get sting

 

[thebarber]

It is not going to be Cena vs Undertaker, Cena isnt losing at Wrestlemania 30, period.
Batista vs Lesnar would be an ugly match, and the fans would turn on it. Lesnar will be involved in the WWE Title picture, thus why last night happended on Raw. Lesnar has done enough jobs since he returned, he needs to be the unstoppable heel leading to Wrestlemania. John Cena will beat Randy Orton at the Royal Rumble, he will lead the charge to Wrestlemania 30 as champion. The rest of the card, barring CM Punk vs Triple H for mine is still in the air. Considering The Rock vs Brock was the original plan, Taker vs Brock i do not see happening. Id rather see Lesnar vs Orton and Taker vs Sheamus, with CM Punk vs Triple H, Cena vs Bryan and Batista vs Roman Reigns

 

[rge2010]

It really does intrigue me because I really do not know where WWE is going to take us for Wrestlemania 30. The possibilities are pretty much endless at this stage and usually by this time we can guess the Main Events.

Someone made a great point about Sting. Its common knowledge that his TNA contract is up soon and a few years ago he was 'close to signing'. Now we know he is the one that got away but while Sting signing with WWE would be a great shock, I have seen stranger things happen in the World of Wrestling. Money always talks...

So Lesnar going for the Title could be a back up storyline if they can't get Sting to face Taker at Mania 30. WWE did all this in the lead up to Mania 27 when Triple H was the 'back up' and caught everyone off guard.

As for Lesnar, he has already stated that he wants the title and nobody can stop him. Either he will get his wish and probably get a rematch against Cena for the Title, I don't think Lesnar vs Orton sells. Alternatively Batista will be the man to step in and make sure his attentions lie elsewhere. That person could also be Taker if they can't get Sting.

As for Cena, he will probably be in the Title match, but I don't see him going for the streak just yet. Maybe next year. There are rumors he is teaming up with Hogan, which I have no issues with in all honesty, I think that would be great, just not against the Real Americans. That smacks of Rock/Cena vs Miz/R-Truth. If Hogan and Cena are teaming up they need main event calibre as their opposition!

Punk and Triple H does pretty much look like a lock at this stage. I see Punk coming out on top of that one and then inserting himself into the title picture after Mania. Punk comes off a big loss last year, Triple H comes off a big win against Lesnar, and of course, Triple H beat Punk a couple of years ago so time to return the favour. I see Punk having a great year after a pretty abysmal 2013 with massive losses to Cena, Rock twice, Lesnar and Taker.

As for Daniel Bryan, well looks like we will get the pay off from his storyline with Bray Wyatt. No issues with that, HBK was a pipedream.

Like I said in my OP - it is exciting times ahead!!!

 

[$Mr. 100%]

My wm wishlist:
Cena/orton/punk/bryan 4 undisputed heavyweight title hhh special guest referee
Batista vs Brock
Taker vs sting(plzplzplzplzplzplz fingers crossed w/toes lol)
Big e vs ryback ic title
Jericho vs rvd
Shield vs wyatts
Cody vs goldust
Fatal 4way tag 4 titles
Sheamus vs kane(he comes back and challenges authority and gets kane as punishment)
Mitb w/axel/kofi/miz/sandow/fandango/del rio/sin cara/ziggler.
Keep n mind this is a wishlist and u have bryan and punk eliminate each other at royal rumble and fight 2 no contest at ec as well. Orton retains at rr and ec and hhh decides 2 put da. 4 most over fulltime stars of da season n a undisputed title match 4 mania naming himself referee. Hogan and many legends make periodic appearances thru da evening w/hogan being special host. Vince finally makes his return at main event and he makes choice on who is face of wwe as a surprise supporter of authority and is off tv come raw next nite. Again just a wishlist and i know its great chance 0 of this will happen

 

[$Mr. 100%]

Dream buildup 2 da streak: end of raw after rr bells toll and taker slowly strides 2 ring. After long entrance applause etc he gets Mic as lights return 2 normal taker pauses and right when he speaks lights go out again. Confusion sets n then finally a spotlight either 2 ceiling or ramp and sting is standing there. After a brief staredown sting slowly points his bat at taker as raw goes off da air. I would seriously mark out like i was 10 again at that momentholy. And let da promos and 1upmanship begin from there w/da phenom vs da icon!