WrestleMania XXIV: Floyd Mayweather vs. Big Show
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Mayweather's manager has announced there's a huge swerve for this match! There's only 4 possible people that "no one will see coming"
I think we can most likely rule out De La Hoya unless he's in the mindset that appearing in the match will help him & Mayweather later this year when they fight again.
Next least likely...The Rock based on all the discussion of his movie schedule being so tight that he's in tonight and out tomorrow morning. However, I find it hard to believe that the star of a movie can't halt production for 2 days so he can do another business related thing for his family & would also bring press to him & his the movie he's filming.
My 2 most likely....either Austin or Hogan. Austin would make sense especially if he sided with Mayweather and could use this to lay the seeds for a build to WM 25 vs. Hogan. I could very easily a last minute surprise as Austin being in Mayweather's corner & Hogan being in Show's corner. It's been reported as Austin being in town now...
Hogan I could see happening as well...seems he & Vince are OK to an extent. With a new season of Gladiators coming in June...and again, it could lay the seeds for one last run for the next 12 months.
We shall see...
I think we can most likely rule out De La Hoya unless he's in the mindset that appearing in the match will help him & Mayweather later this year when they fight again.
Next least likely...The Rock based on all the discussion of his movie schedule being so tight that he's in tonight and out tomorrow morning. However, I find it hard to believe that the star of a movie can't halt production for 2 days so he can do another business related thing for his family & would also bring press to him & his the movie he's filming.
My 2 most likely....either Austin or Hogan. Austin would make sense especially if he sided with Mayweather and could use this to lay the seeds for a build to WM 25 vs. Hogan. I could very easily a last minute surprise as Austin being in Mayweather's corner & Hogan being in Show's corner. It's been reported as Austin being in town now...
Hogan I could see happening as well...seems he & Vince are OK to an extent. With a new season of Gladiators coming in June...and again, it could lay the seeds for one last run for the next 12 months.
We shall see...
Mighty NorCal
SHALL WE BEGIN?
Well, im still really confused as to what this exactly is going to be. They never announced wether this will be wrestling, boxing, exhibition, or what. SHIT is what it will probably be LOL. Im not really the least bit interested in this, and wish they wouldve used the card time on something else. Im fairly sure they will have Mayweather go over, since the celebs never loose, and Show will go on a tirade against people making fun of him for loosing to the much smaller Mayweather. Ugh, I wish we didnt have to go through this every year.
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jrollin
Guest
i think floyd mayweather is a punk, he might be good in boxing, he and his peeps had to cheat to win, he aint worth the money they paid him, i say on raw cage match, all of floyds friends banned from ringside,also for the big show,pinfall only for the win,a wrestling match not a stupid boxing match, loser get hit in the face with brass knuckles
I agree with ya, jrollin. Was reading the live results and see Floyd used a chair and brass knuckles to knockout Big Show. If he was truly the "greatest fighter in the world", he wouldn't need to cheat to win. How pathetic. Probably the only reason he's undefeated in boxing is he never takes on guys bigger than him.... and now we know why.
I have to disagree, it doesn't matter if you are the greatest fighter in the world when your opponent is twice as big as you. That is why boxing/UFC have weight classes, its common sense that no matter how good of a fighter you are, if your opponent is twice your size, you aren't going to win. If Mayweather would have won fair and square it wouldn't have make sense, cuz with the reach difference there is no way that Mayweather would be able to get close enough to knock Big Show out without Big Show killing him. That is the only way Mayweather could have won, so it was the perfect ending, that brass knuckles shot was sick, a much better match than I expected.
And regarding the whole reason why Mayweather is undefeated, well of course he doesn't face bigger fighters, that is how boxing works, you face people in your weight class, just like all other wrestling, besides for professional wrestling. MMA, Boxing, High School/College/Olympic wrestling all have weight classes, so of course he has only beaten people his size.
Robby2Slobby
Dark Match Jobber
I was shocked that the match was good. I actually enjoyed it. I was also shocked that Mayweather did some of the things that he did. I respect him for putting a lot on the line in this match.. He has a huge career he could be worried about.. And I respect the celebrity appearances a lot more when they actually wrestle a match... Not to mention it was a million times better than last years dumb celebrity appearance.
I was shocked the way this match went as well, usually when you bring in an outsider, you usually get a few messed up spots or a bump that don't look right but WOW this match went perfect considering that Mayweather is not a Wrestler but they was actually mixing it up well and he took his bumps and his hits as well
as for him cheating blah blah blah, relax it is to entertain people, you can't blame him he only did what they told him to do and I thought he did it very well
as for him cheating blah blah blah, relax it is to entertain people, you can't blame him he only did what they told him to do and I thought he did it very well
IrishCanadian25
Going on 10 years with WrestleZone
This match was, in a word, fantastic.
For starters, I was watching WM24 at a bar in New Jersey, and the first time Big Show went to stomp Mayweather's hands, the place went nuts. What a spot. Everybody can appreciate the value and lethality in Mayweathers hands, as well as how realistically intelligent it was for Show to try to take out Floyd's biggest, and only, real weapon.
I was waiting to see if Mayweather's posse took ALL the bumps, but man, the kid took a bunch as well. He earned his keep with me last night. Not as a full on wrestler, but I appreciate the work he did. And they did tell a good story in the ring.
The spit cup was classic. After Show cracked the guy holding it, a few of my buddies and I quoted "He chose....poorly...." after the scene from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Just hilarious stuff all around.
Anyway, Show took some stiff shots and still looked strong while also putting on a great gimmicky WM match, and the mainstream exposure didn't hurt either.
For starters, I was watching WM24 at a bar in New Jersey, and the first time Big Show went to stomp Mayweather's hands, the place went nuts. What a spot. Everybody can appreciate the value and lethality in Mayweathers hands, as well as how realistically intelligent it was for Show to try to take out Floyd's biggest, and only, real weapon.
I was waiting to see if Mayweather's posse took ALL the bumps, but man, the kid took a bunch as well. He earned his keep with me last night. Not as a full on wrestler, but I appreciate the work he did. And they did tell a good story in the ring.
The spit cup was classic. After Show cracked the guy holding it, a few of my buddies and I quoted "He chose....poorly...." after the scene from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Just hilarious stuff all around.
Anyway, Show took some stiff shots and still looked strong while also putting on a great gimmicky WM match, and the mainstream exposure didn't hurt either.
HBK-aholic
Shawn Michaels ❤
This was one of the many shocks of the night to me. I have been hugely skeptical of this match, and Mayweather in the WWE from the beginning, I made no secret of that. But this surprised me. It wasn't only watchable, but it was good. Okay, you could tell Mayweather wasn't a proper wrester, and I doubt he ever will be. But he put on a good WM match. Something some wrestlers in the WWE can't do at the moment.
They got in that ring, and they told a story. They sold everything to the audience. The audience was really into this match, something I had also wondered about. They did a great job. The biggest against the best. It was certainly something that will be remembered, not only for the huge amount of exposure WWE will get from sporting networks.
They got in that ring, and they told a story. They sold everything to the audience. The audience was really into this match, something I had also wondered about. They did a great job. The biggest against the best. It was certainly something that will be remembered, not only for the huge amount of exposure WWE will get from sporting networks.
I don't understand what was supposed to be shocking about this match. Everyone knew somehow they were going to have mayweather (or as my sister calls him 'maryweather') win. Come on he is what undefeated in boxing? Plus he is supposed to be big star like they were really going to let Big Show win. Kind of disappointed though, the mach didn't seem all that great. But I suppose if Big Show had been able to actually wrestle maryweather it would have been more ineresting. It had its exciting points but the end was very disappointing......
HBK-aholic
Shawn Michaels ❤
Erm, hello, Mayweather isn't a wrestler. So I don't see the need to use Big shows talents as a wrestler in this at all. And honestly, this wasn't about the wrestling at all. It was all about money and marketing. Oh, and Mayweather shouldn't be in the wrestling ring anyway, so I don't agree with the abuse of an ACTUAL wrestler in a match like this.
Furthermore, he actually got a good wrestling match out of Mayweather, something which I imagine is hard to do. And don't use the 'he's a champion boxer' argument, because boxing and wrestling are 2 different sports.
HartsyThaiFood
Dark Match Winner
yeah, this match definitely surprised me in the sense that it actually succeeded in telling a story. and it told a story really well. Mayweather dodging Big Show but resorting to underhanded tactics to win. I thought they did a fantastic job with this.
I definitely have a lot of respect for Mayweather . The man came in and despite his hefty payday of whatever, he seemed to really embrace the angle to its fullest last night. I would certainly consider last night's match to be one of the best parts of the evening.
I definitely have a lot of respect for Mayweather . The man came in and despite his hefty payday of whatever, he seemed to really embrace the angle to its fullest last night. I would certainly consider last night's match to be one of the best parts of the evening.
Didn't really pay any attention to the match, but I've heard it was average and Mayweather didn't flop so thats a plus, but I heard the reaction and good god, with reactions like that, Vince will keep doing the celebrity thing yearly now and rightfully so, from what I saw towards the end, plus the interesting twist with the knucks, it was good. Plus, due to the match, it'll only help the buyrate.
This match exceeded everybodies expectations who figured it would be horrible. Yeah it wasn't the best match of the night, but it was as good as it could be. Big Show actually got to do some pretty good damage to Mayweather, then all hell broke lose, Big Show destroyed most of Mayweathers posse, but Mayweather went of with chair shots and a nasty shot with the brass knucks. This match was actually pretty good, and considering that it involved a boxer, not a wrestler, makes it a great match.
I know mayweather isn't a wrestler, I do occasionally watch boxing just so you know. You don't see the need to use big show's talents as a wrestler in this match? If they want mayweather (and if he wants to be a part of it) to be in a wrestling ring he needs to at least try to wrestle. Why do you think De La Hoya refused to be apart of it? Because he said he isn't a wrestler he is a boxer that is his sport. I just wanted to see mayweather get his @$$ kicked. I know it was wishful thinking but one could always hope.
Who is using that? I could care less about mayweather's accomplishments in boxing. I imagine it would be hard as well. But at least they used a veteran like Show to carry mayweather throughout the match.
Really? Wrestling and boxing are two different sports? I had no idea. I assumed they were the same since both sports use the same kind of ring.
I find it funny that people at WWE are irritated that Show was seen as the babyface in the match in the fans eyes. That wasn't what they wanted. They could have put Snitsky in the match and he probably would have gotten a positive response from the fans lol. Wrestling fans saw mayweather as an outsider trying to make his mark in wrestling (which he did) and they got territorial. I mean what did they think was going to happen. Wrestling fans were going to cheer a boxer? Come on they can't be that stupid...well maybe.....
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CaptainDynamo84
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"I mean what did they think was going to happen. Wrestling fans were going to cheer a boxer? Come on they can't be that stupid...well maybe...."
It all depends on who the boxer is. Had it been Oscar DeLaHoya instead of Mayweather,the fans would have cheered him. People just flat out don't like Mayweather.
It all depends on who the boxer is. Had it been Oscar DeLaHoya instead of Mayweather,the fans would have cheered him. People just flat out don't like Mayweather.
HBK-aholic
Shawn Michaels ❤
So basically, you're annoyed because Mayweather didn't get beat? And I don't see the point of badmouthing Big Show's wrestling ability, against a non wrestler. There's only so much you can do with such inexperience against you. Show got a good match out of a pile of garbage if I'm being honest. You can't disrespect his wrestling skills for that.
I can't reply to this seriously, because I honestly hope you're joking.
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mr1sparkle
Guest
nobody is gonna expect this match to be a good match at all, it was kinda beyond our expectation thats all. it was an ok match, most of the angle where done well. it just annoying that big show is seem carefully doing moves on him, i think maywehater could have taken little more slam to make the match more action pack.
i think the chair got me piss off, how come maywheater posse guy hit him and have no effect on big show, while maywheather chair shot was so deadly against him
i think the chair got me piss off, how come maywheater posse guy hit him and have no effect on big show, while maywheather chair shot was so deadly against him
so many people hating on the match, in my opinion it was way better then any of us expected. compared to what tna did with pacman jones, this was great. mayweather had great heat, he even took a few wrestling moves, we all knew he was going to win, so no suprises there. now of course this match could not be an LT vs Bam Bam like we had at wrestlemania before because mayweather doesnt have that size, but overall it was a good match and was setup well by the wwe. mayweather put in extra time too preparing. also i dont know if anyone else has commented but mayweather did not get 20 million for the match, that was all a work
Boy oh boy, my opinion, second best match of the night, outside of the main event. This match blew away my expectations then any other match of the night.
First of all, time to give some big props to the Big Show. this guy is looked down upon by the IWC so much, but he carried himself very well all throughout this feud. Let's face it, no match on the card had near the ammount of pressure to come off well as this one did. The mainstream media coverage of this match alone makes it the pressure cooker of the night.
Mayweather, my god has there ever been an athlete make a special apperance in wrestling better then this guy? This could have been as bad as LT at Mania 11, or Rodman, Pacman, Malone, etc..., but Mayweather is such a natural in the ring.
This match told a tremendous story as well. Classic three act play here. First act was slow with both guys feeling each other out. The Goblet of Fire pretty much pisses Show off and act two begins and boy oh boy, did it pick up. Mayweather does a tremendous job of selling Show, and his willingness to take the big slap across the chest is a testament to "Money".
Act Two ends with the Mayweather posse leaving and the final act is pure chaos. This match managed to pull of the double switch almost as well as Hart and Austin. Show became the clear face, while Mayweather became the super heel resorting to whatever tow in this match.
All in all, from a story point of view, this match was perfect. Mayweather should be commended for his performance, and Show, finally needs some credit because he carried a sure fire disaster into a show stealer.
First of all, time to give some big props to the Big Show. this guy is looked down upon by the IWC so much, but he carried himself very well all throughout this feud. Let's face it, no match on the card had near the ammount of pressure to come off well as this one did. The mainstream media coverage of this match alone makes it the pressure cooker of the night.
Mayweather, my god has there ever been an athlete make a special apperance in wrestling better then this guy? This could have been as bad as LT at Mania 11, or Rodman, Pacman, Malone, etc..., but Mayweather is such a natural in the ring.
This match told a tremendous story as well. Classic three act play here. First act was slow with both guys feeling each other out. The Goblet of Fire pretty much pisses Show off and act two begins and boy oh boy, did it pick up. Mayweather does a tremendous job of selling Show, and his willingness to take the big slap across the chest is a testament to "Money".
Act Two ends with the Mayweather posse leaving and the final act is pure chaos. This match managed to pull of the double switch almost as well as Hart and Austin. Show became the clear face, while Mayweather became the super heel resorting to whatever tow in this match.
All in all, from a story point of view, this match was perfect. Mayweather should be commended for his performance, and Show, finally needs some credit because he carried a sure fire disaster into a show stealer.
WrestlingRevealedCom
Dark Match Jobber
Mayweather surprised me as well. I personally didn't think he was even going to be taking bumps.
The fact that he allowed Big Show to do that move where he stands on his stomach is amazing.
The fact that he allowed Big Show to do that move where he stands on his stomach is amazing.
I wasn't badmouthing his wrestling skills. When I looked at the match again I realized he did well in the match. The outcome was crap and how they thought this was going to be a big surprise to everyone I will never know. I was just hoping mayweather would get his @$$ kicked. The match never should have happened imho. It was pointless and yes I do realize they were trying to get publicity and money. But they could have made the match last a bit longer and have a better way to end it.
I guess sarcasim is really hard to get across on the internet. It was meant to be a joke because of your stupid comment about the two being different sports as if everyone didn't know that. The fact that a few of you took me seriously actually was quite amusing.
