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TLC3 and 4 involved 8 people, so actually I don't think nine is pushing it anyways. Eugene really shouldn't be on the card but the only Raw faces left were Venis, Flair and Snitsky. Snitsky probably fits in with Highlanders more anyways. Better off just having a 24 man battle royal (8 per show, and I'm assuming that by next April...ECW will have enough to be included) and let Finlay go over in that one.

I didn't include Jeff Hardy because I really can't see him lasting into 2007. Kennedy, I had originally slotted him against HBK but I figured Shawn wouldn't go for it and would wanted "bigger name" and Mysterio was left out. Kennedy's presence in the supposed US Title match completely changes the dynamic. TLC matches usually involved 6 people plus interference rounding out to 8 people. An extra presence doesn't change things as someone would likely take a big bump early and be taken out of the match anyways (Matt being the best choice). WM15 and WM2000 were loaded with 4 Ways and Triple Threats and it hurt the show tremendously. Every year a couple worthy people will always get left out and someone undeserving makes it into it.

Wrestlemania XXIII card Playing with a sound mind instead of using hopeful sentiment…this is the result in regards to WrestleMania XXIII. WWE Title Triple H Vs Edge -It isn’t a Wrestlemania main event without Triple H’s presence being felt and they have smartly held off on using this particular program. Edge has been an effective heel and Triple H, while he doesn’t prefer to play the role of a face, he’ll have to if he wants this program and I suspect that they do want this program. This had established background dating back years ago but more importantly in recent memory they have planted the seeds between these two. It’ll be loaded with worked shoots and insider commentary as most Edge angles tend to be. Edge will be carrying the title on what will probably be his 4th overall title reign. Triple H will have gone a whole 2 years without a title reign, which really is a long time for him. Edge does have a unbeaten record at Mania but that is only at 5 wins and 4 of those matches involved a ladder or hardcore stipulations. HHH walks out with the gold. Hulk Hogan Vs John Cena -That’s right. Look, Austin and Hogan is a political nightmare that’ll probably never occur. Hogan is Hogan and Cena is a draw. Hogan was pushing for TBS, Angle and John Cena at WM22. In McMahon’s eyes, John Cena is the modern Hogan and what better way to pass the torch then to actually have Hogan put over Cena. Hogan is fond of Cena and is more likely to put over Cena then he ever would for Austin. They face a difficult task of forcing Cena into another situation where he is put against the wall from the crowd but that’s the purpose with John Cena and that is how they want to sell John Cena. Cena will be forced to show a darker edge for this program and would benefit from adapting Michaels character philosophy from a year ago. World Title Batista Vs Randy Orton -I hate it as much as you all do but WWE won’t cease the Randy Orton push any time soon. Smackdown lacks name power beyond Batista and Mysterio as far as WM caliber is concerned. Lashley is still too young and not ready. Batista was in that place in 2005 but the difference is that he had the perfect storyline for Mania and he was superbly effective in his execution during it. Lashley hasn’t shown that quality as of yet and there’s no one on Smackdown currently that can propel Lashley to that status. While Orton did just leave Smackdown, it’s not out of the question for someone to jump right back. Just ask Kurt Angle. Storylines doesn’t matter because every Orton program is the same old story. ECW Title Four Way Dance Extreme Rules Match Sabu Vs Tommy Dreamer Vs Rob Van Dam Vs The Big Show -I believe that they will stretch the Old Vs New ECW storyline out for awhile and that should culminate at WrestleMania. TBS representing Heyman’s new order is obvious with the natural built in storyline of RVD still chasing after the title he was screwed out of. Dreamer writes itself. Sabu would be the defending champion. This will be absolute chaos and won’t be limited as multiple run-ins are to occur from Sandman, Knox, Test, Heyman, Bashams and others. You get two big faces…RVD still chasing the title and Dreamer seeking redemption for all the pain he went through and achieving that at the greatest stage of the business would be the defining moment of his career (and of course, he’ll fail again because that is Tommy Dreamer’s story). Submission Rules CM Punk Vs Kurt Angle -I would legitimately put Kurt Angle out of the picture for six months. Kurt needs the time off desperately and WWE is aware of this but need to actually drop the hammer. CM Punk has been very well developed thus far as a determined and studious athlete who can incorporate multiple styles. He has pushed his sXe ideology as being a contributing factor for his strong work ethic. WWE hasn’t shied away from using shoot situations in storylines. It’s probably the most obvious storyline to book with Punk playing the role of the confident, determined proven youngster with strict moral beliefs going against the battered veteran facing the end of the road fighting his own personal demons that Punk forces Angle to deal with while challenging not just his worth as a person but as a wrestler. Kurt Angle has always prided himself on being the best wrestler but now he faces a guy with more determination then anyone he’s ever faced before. This angle could EASILY merge two classic wrestling storylines into one… Sandman/Raven and Austin/Hart. It’s that easy. The Undertaker Vs Chris Benoit -Self explanatory. Two top baby faces who haven’t clashed on a significant level. Simple set up just indicates that Undertaker hasn’t been truly challenged at a WrestleMania and that he wants to cement his legacy at WrestleMania to stake his claim to be the greatest wrestler at the greatest stage. Chris Benoit in his constant quest for competition and a similar thirst for pressure, opens a challenge for the dead man. Benoit is believable to the fans as a threat to Undertaker’s record although we know it won’t happen. Undertaker deserves to have at least one classic match at Mania and Benoit is probably the most realistic possibility of this. IC Title Carlito Vs Harry Smith -Not quite sure how capable Smith is as a heel or a face but since Carlito is skilled at each aspect, it doesn’t matter. Vince is huge on Smith and I expect a good push for Smith and building to a IC Title win at WM helps with that. United States Title Lashley Vs Sylvester Terkay -Lashley isn’t ready for the main event level just yet and Vince loves a clash between two big men. These two have similar backgrounds and possess stellar physiques. Money In The Bank 9 Men (3 from each show) Raw: Shelton Benjamin, Johnny Nitro and Ken Doane Smackdown: Elijah Burke, Matt Hardy and Ken Kennedy ECW: Test, Balls Mahoney and The Sandman -You get the acrobatic talent mixed with the great brawlers and a great bumper in Hardy. MITB requires a big man and Test fulfills that role handily. Shawn Michaels Vs Mysterio -This is a stretch right now but Shawn tends to work "BIG"(pun not intended) matches for Mania and a match without the weight of Eddie's death over the match might be a big enough deal to go through. Woman’s Title Match Melina Vs Mickie James -WWE’s two best female characters and performers (after Trish departs) Any build up would suffice. WWE Tag Team Titles Brian Kendrick and Paul London Vs Idol Stevens and KC James -Unlikely but WM will need a fast hot opener and London/Kendrick are good for that sort of thing. Eight Man Tag Match Kane, The Highlanders and Eugene Vs Umaga, Matt Striker, Trevor Murdoch and Roadkill -Just getting Raw mid-carders together to flesh the card out. Raw Commentators: Jim Ross and King Booker (subbing for a injured Lawler) ECW Commentators: Tazz and Styles Smackdown Commentators: Cole and JBL

Maria has been pretty good at her role and unlike most of the diva's, she actually has a knowledge of the business and the history. Amy Weber was very good character with JBL and it's a shame she left because she had alot to offer. Michelle McCool is doing fine in her manager role although it's hardly the most creative gimmick, she's good at it and she has alot of training under her belt. Christy Hemme was putting alot of effort into training in OVW and while she wasn't a fast learner she was willing to openly admit her faults and always had a good energy which is key because of the demands they put on the girls to promote on constant basis. Kristal offers Smackdown their own Maria and gives WWE it's first good looking black DIVA. Candice Michelle has really improved in the ring and she's more convincing in the lesbian gimmick then any other Diva has been. (While she wasn't techically in the contest) That being said, Ashley hasn't been worth a shit.

Took 11 tries but Arroyo finally gets that elusive 10th victory as the Reds return the favor from yesterday.

Which reminds me of how dated McMahon is when he wants his girls to do Playboy, when the real money is in sex videos.

Candice is the only DIVA who can do the lesbian act with any remote shred of conviction.

Does it matter? They all get a contract anyways. Diva Search has 3 meaningful people...one isn't with the company anymore. The rest just float around aimlessly.

Update time -Tomorrow will mark my final full day of work at the place I’ve been employed for 2 ½ years. All throughout this week, I’ve felt like a ghost around that building. My office is empty minus the cpu, TV and mini-fridge that I’m not taking with me. I basically been giving my successor the run through in regards to the job but he seems to get it which renders me worthless. I’ll miss a couple of the guys down there but I’m thinking we’ll stay in touch by some means. As you might recall, I am still bitter at my boss for his actions but I’ll have to put it aside because despite me leaving, I’ll be seeing plenty of him over the years including my parent’s anniversary party next week and my sister’s wedding as well. I can play nice but my respect for him vanished. I intended to stay out of the work force for awhile because I wanted to focus on school and I was burnt out on working…but I got an intriguing offer from a pretty well known international corporation that is Head-quartered pretty close to me. (This should be obvious…I think). It doesn’t pay as much as the previous job but the benefits and potential future options are much greater. - I said in a previous entry that I was going to be getting a new car in September and that is still my intention… I’ve been driving my old Dodge Avenger that I had given to my sister for the past 2 weeks (I since sold the truck to the company) and I finally got off my ass and headed down to the Auto Mall. THE AUTO MALL -It just so happens that I live in close proximity to one of the largest Auto Malls in the Mid-West. It’s basically what the name implies, a giant assembly of dealerships from Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Toyota, Saturn, Hummer, Lexus, Honda etc, etc. Price isn’t too big of an issue for me because I’ll talk the price down anyways. I just wanted a car with good gas mileage and fun to drive. I can fix my own car, so the issue of car maintenance that scares some people away isn’t a problem. My father and I headed down to the mall and we went to the Ford dealership, which a good friend of his owns. I could see the writing on the wall. I have nothing against Fords, I just drove one of their trucks for the last couple years (This was the same dealership I brought the truck at) but I didn’t want to get another truck and I’m not a fan of their cars. I knew that my father’s friend would likely give me another good deal and while I appreciate an “in” like that, I knew I would have to decline. I think the real reason I did this was because a part of me wants to stop getting by on who my father knows. I spent the summer working in a position that I never earned because of that connection my father gives me. My grandfather didn’t give my old man much, so he relied on himself since he was teen. He never wanted that for me, so in essence despite being 20 years of age, he still does favors for me. I value his actions but there comes a time when you just need to do it for yourself. After dropping a good dosage on for my tuition and putting money away to prepare for no job for awhile, I decided I would just wait a couple months before really pursuing my new car. I’ll keep driving the Avenger for the time being since my sister is driving her fiancés old car. However, that car has nearly 175k miles on it and that car isn’t built to last that long. It wasn’t that great on the road during the winter when I drove it and I can only imagine it’ll be worst now. - I doubt anyone remembers back around spring time but I mentioned my old high school female friend who spent years admonishing people for teenage sex only to get knocked up at a frat party… We kept in slight touch via AIM over the months but she moved in with her grandparents (yes, her parents weren’t happy) about 70 miles south in Kentucky, so we haven’t seen each other until last week where she came up here for her brother’s birthday party. We bumped into each other at a Kroger’s Grocery store and well… Yeah. It’s always a slight jolt when you see a close friend for the first time in a obvious pregnant state. I’ve always known her as this skinny model girl and well…not anymore. It didn’t last long as the small talk quickly wore off. It just made me realize how I haven’t really been in touch with any of my close friends from just a couple years ago. I actually miss a couple of those fuckers. - I start classes on Tuesday. I still remain here with my jaw on the floor realizing how fucking expensive my tuition and my books are. Books shouldn't be this high priced but I give all these schools credit for milking every dime out of every student (and their parents). Bravo.

Eating the contract makes it void, correct? I believe they covered this in law class.

chokeslam onto a clipboard. Ouch. At least TBS hit the target...someone might as well have tonight.

That's only because they keep missing each other in the process.

What genius in the back thought putting 2 stoned guys in a ring with the ladder was a good move?

You know things are bad for you when Sabu is hitting spots more consistantly.

I'm shocked no one has ended up punching one of the fans grabbing at them. Sabu looked pissed there.

It wouldn't be a Sabu/RVD match if it weren't ugly.

For a one hour show with 10 week history, they have a more alive tag scene then Raw and Smackdown

Dupree ripped Martel's gimmick. There's a difference.

Oh, Punk's getting a call from Joe tonight.

You must be shitting me.

Punk Vs Kevin Thorn would be Dibiase's worse nightmare.

*113,000 viewers just changed the button again*

Foley+Pussycat Dolls > wrestling. FACT.

Foley dancing to PCD might just reach the all time surreal peak.

WWE: Hey Punk, Foley wouldn't shut up. Your match is canceled. *113,000 turn ECW back on*