Wrestlemania 26- All Purpose Thread (Do NOT post entire Mania cards in here)

[IrishCanadian25]

My two most likely Bret Hart scenarios:

1. The New Hart Foundation, managed by Bret Hart, vs Degeneration-X, managed by Vince McMahon, for the Tag Titles. Why not? It'd put the tag titles center stage, would involve ALL the major players in the screw job save for Earl Hebner, and would create a match that didn't involve a 60-yr old roided up executive and a 50-something stroke survivors as its main competitors. It would also serve to put Kidd and Smith over. Of course, if Taker / Michaels 2 does go down, it's not gonna happen.

2. Shawn Michaels, managed by Vince McMahon, vs The Undertaker, managed by Bret Hart. Weird? Sure. And it'd over-shadow Taker's streak with Hart and McMahons issue. But what better revenge for Bret than to prevent McMahon and Michaels from ruining the WM streak?

 

[X]

I think there's one possibility you aren't thinking about IC...

Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon, Wrestlemania street fight. I think that's definitely where they're headed, especially after last night's segment on Raw in which Vince basically re-opened all the old wounds between he and Bret. I know Bret hasn't wrestled in near a decade now, but we're talking about a street fight which isn't really wrestling so much as just brawling and using weapons, something I'm sure Bret could do. Plus if I recall correctly along with the rumors of him signing a short term deal with the WWE was that there were plans for he and Vince to square off at 'Mania.

Whatever happens, it'll be great just to see Bret Hart on my television again.

 

[Krundell]

I just want this years Money in the Bank match to not have any previous champions. that way we are guaranteed a new Champion next year. or at least a new main person in a main event. and If the Match is filled with youngsters then we can see what these guys can really do.

For example- Kofi, Morrison, Ziggler, Bourne, Swagger, Hardy, MVP and Benjman. (ohh and im not counting the ECW as a major championship)

Bret and Vince will more than likely have a match involving each other with the way that they are heading at the moment.

 

[shafe_41]

Personally I think it could be shaping up to be an HBK/Taker rematch, with Bret Hart as the special referee. I think it will work out one way plain and simple. HBK will have Taker beat, he'll have him beat good, and he'll have him beat convincingly. Bret will then screw HBK. There will also be some sort of stipulation that Mr. McMahon will obviously get the low end of the stick on as he does every single WM. Vince will put something on the line and prevail with an HBK win. However, HBK will lose, Taker's streak lives on, Vince gets screwed, we get to see Bret Hart on the WM stage one more time.

 

[Kanye South]

I don't give a shit if Santa fucking Claus is refereeing, and it's a golden tit on a pole match, I don't want to see Michaels/Taker again. It would have been much smarter to make the rematch on 1/4.

Vince, if I wanted to see the same shit over and over again, I'd go take some gorilla porn and put it on replay. But I'm not doing that...currently. Taker doesn't have many WrestleManias left, and we need to start doing feuds that haven't been done before or recently. Where's Triple H/Taker, or even Jericho/Taker, or most importantly, Cena/Taker. We've seen John Cena and Taker cross paths once in a measly feud in 2003. That's really the only big time feud that's left for Taker to do. Michaels can go fuck a monkey in the arse for all I care, as long as he isn't facing Taker at WM.

 

[shafe_41]

I don't give a shit if Santa fucking Claus is refereeing, and it's a golden tit on a pole match, I don't want to see Michaels/Taker again. It would have been much smarter to make the rematch on 1/4.

Mother. Fucking. Win. I'm with JKO on this 242%. What is the purpose of having an HBK/Taker rematch? There isn't one. Even Bret Hart getting involved in that match would make it pointless. As I said above, it looks like that's the way they are headed for right now. DX with the titles, lets them take part on Smackdown, enter Hart Dynasty, DX loses the titles to HD, HBK tries to stir shit up with Taker while on Smackdown at the same time. Enter WM26 and a re-match nobody really wants to see.

I get the point, but at the same time I don't. Taker and Shawn had an amazing show-stealing match and match of the year at WM25. Why would you even try to top that? Especially when you just sparked a fire between Cena/Taker the Monday before Survivor Series on Raw when Taker tombstoned Cena. That's the match everybody wants to see anyway. With that, you have a fresh match with Cena/Taker, and it leaves HBK open for whatever else creative can come up with for him at Mania that will most likely involve Bret Hart.

Right now, it looks like it's heading towards the rematch. I'm not thrilled about it either.

 

[Ender]

Do you think that the Undertaker will be defending the World heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania ?
Think about it, The streak is big enough, they'll need the WHC for another feud.

I like the idea of the Batista/Kane feud, that F-5 explained earlier. Could be a nice storyline if Batista take the belt from the Undertaker at the Royal Rumble, being disqualified during the rematch. Kane would step up to defend the Undertaker, this leading to a "nice" match at WM26.

Anyway, I don't think that the Undertaker will carry the belt to Wrestlemania, he's having a nice run, as a reward for everything he has done in the business. But he doesn't need it for any storyline at WM26, he doesn't need it at all tho. (And wouldn't it be weird to have Cena -Raw roster- 1st Contender for the WHC of the Undertaker -Smackdown Roster- ?)

As for the rematch, I'd rather see another rematch. Everyone seems to think about a Vince MacMahon vs Bret Hart match, but wouldn't it be better if we have a Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels rematch ? I know that Bret hart is not that healthy, but they're are many ways street fight -like said earlier-, No DQ match, and so on ?

That would keep Cena and HBK away from the title, and two big draw for WM 26 (HBK vs Hart AND Cena vs Undertaker).

 

[Mitch Henessey]

Do you think that the Undertaker will be defending the World heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania ?

No. There's one reason why I don't think this will happen....John Cena. There's a very good chance this match will happen because when you think about, who's Cena going to face that he hasn't faced already before? He's faced both HHH and HBK at mania, and then there's Orton. They have faced off a dozen times, and I don't think they'll ever be wrestling on a ppv again. So, when you look at that way, there's really no big name for Cena to face on Raw.

Taker will probably lose the WHC to either Mysterio or Batista at Royal Rumble or Elimination Chamber. Then, if he faces Cena at Wrestlemania, it won't be the title VS the streak because the focus will be on this blockbuster match.

 

[F-5]

The reason I pit John Cena versus the Undertaker in a World Title match is because I feel it is time for the main event to actually be the main event. You get me?

The last time Wrestlemania's biggest match went on last was arguably X-Seven. I understand people will say HHH/Benoit/HBK was the biggest match at Wrestlemania XX, but had it not been for the upcoming shocking departure of Brock Lesnar, the Lesnar/Goldberg showdown was the one WMXX was being built around. However, its fair to say the Triple Threat Match was the biggest. Moreover, for 22 and 23, I thought it was cheap for the WWE to not honor the Royal Rumble winner in the main event. But what about the others? Since The Rock and Stone Cold headlined Wrestlemania X-Seven for the WWF Championship, here are the True Main Events vs Last Match on the Card:

Wrestlemania X-8: Rock/Hogan versus Y2J/HHH
Wrestlemania XIX: McMahon/Hogan versus Angle/Lesnar
(Wrestlemania XX:) Lesnar/Goldberg versus HHH/HBK/Benoit
Wrestlemania 21: HBK/Angle versus Batista/HHH
Wrestlemania 22: Orton/Angle/Rey versus HHH/Cena
Wrestlemania 23: Undertaker/Batista versus Cena/HBK
Wrestlemania XXIV: Big Show/Mayweather versus Undertaker/Edge
Wrestlemania XXV: Undertaker/HBK versus HHH/Orton

So, while the above list could be up for debate, my point is I think it's time to have a massive main event. I'm talking about one that could rival the match intensity of Rock/Austin. We haven't had the last match on a Wrestlemania card have such build, intensity, and the crowd going nuts the entire way since X-Seven. The closest thing was Cena/HHH but this would be bigger. Ever since Cena lost to Sheamus, it appears week in and week out he is dedicated to becoming champion. That just adds to the magnitude of the challenge he faces as he is not only the challenger for the gold, but also facing Undertaker's streak. It's not like Taker's streak and the World Title haven't been at stake before. See Wrestlemania 13, 23, and XXIV.

To me, Jericho/Edge just doesn't have a Wrestlemania Main Event feel in terms of going last on the card. Cena/Undertaker definitely does, and I think the biggest match at Wrestlemania should be for a World Title. And with all that's at stake, the WWE could legitimately advertise it as being the biggest match of all time.

 

[Mighty NorCal]

I truly hope that Cena Vs Taker doesnt happen NOW. Wouldve been fantastic for WM 24, especially with Cena coming in hot off that miracle comeback to the Rumble. Since then though, they have done everything in their power to undo all they had built Cena into over 2005-2006-2007. Now he is just "another guy" really. Really, a HBK - Taker rematch would be their best option, and carry more intrigue right now. Will they SERIOUSLY have HBK job twice in a row? I have doubts. I had zero doubts about their last showdown, so this already makes the rematch better, IMO. I would love for their to be a match against Jericho for Taker, but once again, there is pretty much zero doubt who will win that one. I can see HBK costing Taker a title match at either the Rumbe or NWO, and rolling into Mania.

If they decide to tie up HBK and Taker in that match, I think we are looking at Cena against Batista. Its pretty much out of the question by this point to have any combination of Orton- Trips - Cena yet AGAIN for Mania, so Cena - Batista is the last frontier. Works even better now that Batista is once again heel. Have Batista be the guy who goes over Taker in the Rumble match HBK screw over, and there ya go. Dunno much else, havent been able to watch the programming properly since August. Ill add more later.

 

[SuperKnockout]

i hope Kane doesnt get a shot with taker anymore! Kane has absolutely NOTHING going on right now. He lost to dolph ziggler last night for crying out loud. i think undertaker should go and win at rumble, win at no way out, and go into WM with HBK. HBK has said that he can beat taker twice already. Vince said to make the match himself so.... Let HBK keep talking. Let him face him for the title. And... maybe WM27 give kane some momentum to face taker... IDK bout roumours bout taker but...

 

[latino World order]

WWE Title: Triple H vs. Sheamus

Sheamus doesn't have the mic skills or in-ring skills to have a push based off of real talent, so if they're going to give the title to Sheamus, then give him the Goldberg push. Have him go over Triple H, and gain serious heat. This is a plus to all parties involved, as Sheamus and HHH will probably love slipping and sliding all over each other in front of millions of people for 20 minutes.

I can definitely see it happening, but does Sheamus really take the cake in the Wrestlemania Main Event? That's assuming you were calling for HHH or Jericho to win the Royal Rumble. Let's say Y2J wins, HHH and HBK break up, the whole nine yards. When was the last time a WWE/WHC Title match was not the main event? I really can't see this being the last match on the card.

 

[Kanye South]

I can definitely see it happening, but does Sheamus really take the cake in the Wrestlemania Main Event? That's assuming you were calling for HHH or Jericho to win the Royal Rumble. Let's say Y2J wins, HHH and HBK break up, the whole nine yards. When was the last time a WWE/WHC Title match was not the main event? I really can't see this being the last match on the card.

lWo, my good man, of course this wouldn't be the last match on the card. Y2J or HHH wouldn't be winning the Royal Rumble, Edge would. Edge and Jericho would be closing the show because they're simply more important than Sheamus and HHH. Sheamus just needs the win so he can become a believable heel, and so HHH can have a feud that doesn't involve a midget, Big Show, or Jericho.

 

[hArdyPUNKmArk]

With Wrestlemania coming up (well the planning and building is coming up) I got to thinking...

There are rumors going around about the following matches:

Cena v Rock (Doubtfull but I'd love it)
Shawn Michaels v Undertaker x2
Vince McMahon v Bret Hart (Again, not sure if this will actually happen)
Randy Orton v Ted DiBiase
Triple H v Sheamus

And... Jericho v Edge. Now, if Edge does get back in time and is healthy to fight then I wouldn't be suprised to see JeriShow back with the titles defending against a face Edge and... Mysterio?? I'm not sure how they'll play it out but a high profile Tag Team Championship match at WM26 would be great, hell go with a gimmick match or something. I wouldn't mind seeing this at all, they all work well together and could put on a pretty decent fight. They could even finish at Backlash in a tag cage match or something, haven't seen that in a while.

I wanted to see what your thoughts might be on a JeriShow v Edge/Mysterio match at WM26 (if JeriShow win the titles back on Raw, which I think they will).

Post away...

 

[anglewillruletna]

Forget Edge/Mysterio...I wanna see E & C reunite. They can add a spark to a tag division. It could use some energy. The reunion of Edge and Christian if done right could be a great Wrestlemania moment. Plus it's not like Christian is staying on ECW forever.

 

[spinningtorturerack]

I reckon bret hart v vince mcMahon is a cert. even if it leads to someone being nominated to fight instead! Hart dynasty vs someone?

The situation I'm intruiged in watching is with the tag titles, I mean its not like there is loads of competition going round for them at the moment. And we're also talking DX who are veterans of the ring and can't just lose them randomly. But with HBK challenging taker and HHH maybe in line for the title with sheamus, where does that leave the tag titles?

Maybe we're looking at a DX vs taker & someone for the titles at WM?

 

[Mitch Henessey]

I think there's a good chance Michelle McCool will go into Wrestlemania as women's champion. On Smackdown, they've been teasing a triple threat between McCool, Mickie James, and Beth Phoeinx. I don't think WWE will go with this at Royal Rumble. I think another match between McCool and Mickie will be in line, so she can get her revenge for all the "Piggy James" stuff.

There's a good chance this triple threat for the Women's title could happen at Wrestlemania. Think about, it's really the only "big" title match as far as the women go on Smackdown, and I don't think WWE will give us this match at Royal Rumble.

 

[Disarm]

Sheamus is coming off strong, and it seems that he is gonna keep the title for a very long time, maybe until 'Mania. I expect that Trips wins the Rumble, and faces Sheamus at Wrestlemania. It's not like there are any other faces that can enter the WHC scene at this current point in time.

 

[Mitch Henessey]

Sheamus is coming off strong, and it seems that he is gonna keep the title for a very long time, maybe until 'Mania. I expect that Trips wins the Rumble, and faces Sheamus at Wrestlemania. It's not like there are any other faces that can enter the WHC scene at this current point in time.

This would be interesting as far as shock value goes, but there's NO WAY IN HELL it would ever happen. I like Sheamus as champion, but there's a good chance he will drop the title to Cena at Royal Rumble, and if not there, then defiantly at Elimination Chamber. No way Vince has a new guy go into Mania as WWE champion...even if he is endorsed by Triple H.

The WWE champion heading into Mania will most likely be Cena, Orton, or maybe Triple H(I know a lot of people would hate this). Also, I think there's no chance Trips wins the Rumble. Him and Shawn will most likely be defending the tag titles against some other team.

 

[Punjabi Nightmare]

yea, Morrison is a great pick, i would say it would be either him or christian. it all depends on who they want to push for a title run. hopefully its a new face.

 

[undertaker fan]

My pick is John morrison or shelton benjamin.

I would say JOMO because he's pretty soon going to be in the main event we all can see it coming but he just needs a little something like this to get him there. I would also say shelton benjamin because I believe he's been in it every year since the begginning and he should've one it by now and he really needs to be in the main event because he's a very talented athlete but doesn't get it chance to show it. I would also say kane but he's not someone who really needs it he just needs to be in the mainevent more often to me.



Kane should've won it last it last year

 

[rko57]

Captain Charisma, Christian needs to win it this year. He's proven himself even more on ECW as the Champion for most of 2009, as well as in TNA, and winning MITB is the perfect way to get Christian off of ECW and finally into the big picture on either RAW or Smackdown. Only one can hope...

 

[The_Instant_Classic]

christian unfortunately won't win because he will probably hold the ecw belt for as long as ecw has a 1.7 cable rating. my pick is kofi because he has clearly seperated himself farther from the mid card level while morrison has improved but hasn't faced and competed with a big name player like kofi has with orton.

 

[AutumnHeartBreak]

My pick will definitely be Christian. He almost had it win last year and you could tell by the crowd's reaction that he was the favorite to win last year's MITB and I'm praying that this year will finally be his year.

I'd pick JoMo but I think that he will win Royal Rumble 2010 instead. He's been on fire lately and there's a chance that it might cool down if he keeps it till Mania. And they're releasing a DVD about him on February so he might get his push earlier than Mania.

Well there has been talks about Kofi winning it but I think he can earn his title shots without the briefcase and can take his main event spot step by step since he is feuding with Randy now. Or maybe he can win it at Elimination Chamber? i'm a big kofi fan but he can succeed on his own without the briefcase..

 

[Sean Valjean]

If John Morrison doesn't main event Wrestlemania like I predicted, then I pick him to win MITB. It's hard to decide between him and Kofi, but I feel Morrison is a bit closer to the main event than Kingston, but he's not far off either.

If not him, then my picks are Kofi and Christian. Regardless of who wins this year, I have a feeling that this will be the first year we see a cash-in that night.