Wrestlemania Predictions Thread

[Dark Age 0]

Batista should win in three minutes.

[what 0]

Batista is not winning at Mania. They went overkill with him. The fans wanted Batista to get the better of H and he not only did, but has done it for a month. HHH, again, has not gotten over on Batista once during this feud. H is not going to go into and come out of a match with ANYONE looking like their bitch. You Pimp-a-maniacs are just going to have to hope for a rematch at Backlash.

They wouldn't build him up like this just to have him lose at Mania. It makes no sense. I would think DQ finish but they won't do that in the Main Event at WrestleMania.

WrestleMania 8 says Hello.

The title match ended in pinfall.

He didn't say anything about The title match. The MAIN EVENT ended via DQ.

I know what he said.

 

Comparing Vicious/Hogan to Batista/HHH is invalid because the title wasn't on the line.

[clean rob 0]

There are more people for HHH to face than there are for Batista to face so THAT argument makes no sense what-so-ever. First there is the obvious rematch with Batista, and if that isn't where they want to go, four out of the six guys in the money in the bank match are faces, so any of them are viable opponents. They should really go with Benoit and play off that pick your poison match from 3 weeks ago where Benoit dominated but HHH cheated in the end to win.

No they shouldn't. This next few months should be about getting Batista over as the 'next big thing'. What would repeating the Benoit/HHH shenaningans from last year accomplish? Nothing. Kane and Benoit could both easily face Batista, with Benoit being able to provide a relatively guaranteed exciting match with Dave, and Kane having the big man vs. big man appeal (which Vince will never, eeeeveerr get tired of). You also have the more obvious choices of Edge or Christian for Batista to SMASH!~

 

HHH knows what is good for him, and right now that is losing at WM in order for Batista to get built up as a big mega-face. Then trips can draw lots of lovely money with him in future, and get his title back once Dave has been built up strong enough.

 

HHH is dropping the title to Batista come WMXXI. I got 20 bucks that says so if you're that confident otherwise, 4hartthreat.

[Gary Floyd 0]

My Predictions-with a lemony fresh scent

 

.Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Gurrero-Eddy will win via cheating, setting up a big match (maybe a ladder match?) at the next Smackdown PPV

 

.The Big Show vs. Akibono-Not sure, but the audience sure won't be the winner.

 

.Trish vs. Christy Hemme-I hope it will be Trish, but it will most likely go to Christy, since they're already paying her ridiculous amounts of money, and because lets face it, for the most part, the women's division is DOA

 

.Randy "The Diva Killer" Orton vs. The Undertaker rarely jobs-Taker. Come on, I doubt Orton will be the one to end the Takers streak, and even if he does, you know there's no way he'll go over Taker clean

 

.Money in the Bank Match-Shelton. He just seems to be the most logical choice to me. If Kane wins, the main event scene will grow stagnant. Besides, it's pretty unlikely that Jericho, Benoit, Edge, or Christien will win the match.

 

.HBK vs. HBKurt-I'm not too sure, but my best guess is on Shawn. I just hope Kurt comes out to "Sexy Kurt." Oh, and I predict that Marty will some how get involved

 

.JBL vs. Cena-Cena will win unfortunately. I never thought I'd say this, but I too, am starting to jump on the JBL bandwagon. Sure, his workrate isn't exactly dynamite, but come on, he's the most entertaining heel on either roster right now, and his gimmick will probably never get old for me.

 

.HHH vs. Batista-I really hope Batista wins. If he doesn't, then their just throwing away thousands, if not millions, of dollars away. Right now, Batista is hot, and the fans really think that he can beat HHH. If they let HHH go over, then Batista's momentum will falter, and the fans will lose interest in him, just like so many other past challengers.

[4hartthreat 0]

Now that all the pre-shows are over, figured it was time to revive this thread.

 

 

Trish vs. Christy-Women's Title

 

I don't really know or care who wins to be honest. I guess it seems like Christy should win, but will Vince take the title off the vastly superior Trish to put it on a non-wrestler? Of course he would, so I go with Chritsy.

 

Akebono vs. Big Show- Sumo Match

 

Well we learned on SD that Ake has the weight advantage, but Show has the height advantage, so obviously....

 

Rey vs. Eddie

 

Again, I don't know who will win this. I'm going to predict Eddie wins by cheating.

 

Money in the Bank Ladder Match

 

Could go to anyone but Kane at this point. Most seem to think Edge, but I don't. I'd say Shelton but he has the IC title still. I'm going to go with Benoit.

 

Undertaker vs. Randy Orton

 

I thought they were going to give Randy the rub until I saw SD. I think it is pretty obvious after that, Taker is walking out of WM21 13-0.

 

Shawn Michaels vs. Kurt Angle

 

I know everyone here is pretty much demanding that Angle win, but I can't see why. The booking clearly says Shawn should win. When a face and a heel get into a feud that really serves no purpose and is based on them taking turns attacking each other, the face should and usually does win. Just look at Lesnar vs. Goldberg last year. And you can't make an older-younger guy argument for it either like you could for Shawn vs. Jericho. Both of these guys are past their prime and in fact we know Shawn will be around come next WM, you can't really the same for Angle. I say Shawn wins. The only way he shouldn't win is if Jannetty interferes to cost him the match and set up a feud between those two.

 

JBL vs. Cena-WWE Title

 

I think Cena is winning this. The feud will likely go on, but I think Cena walks out of Mania with the strap.

 

HHH vs. Batista-World Title

 

Again, it's very simple. HHH has not gotten over on Batista once during this entire feud. Batista has screwed with HHH mentally. Physically he's beaten the crap out of Flair and HHH, even powerbombing him through a table. How has HHH responded to this? He hasn't! He's tried but Batista just keeps getting the better of him. The finishing touch was Raw's ending where Batista yet again beat up HHH, then threw a bunch of cops around as HHH retreated to the back with a look of terror on his face. I can't recall the last time I saw a feud so dominated by one person in it. HHH will win this match. I don't care if Scott Hall has to run down to the ring with a taser, Batista is going down somehow. So, HHH retains the world title yet again.

[Lil' Bitch 0]

Batista def. Helmsley

 

Cena def. Layfield

 

Angle def. Michaels via submission

 

Undertaker def. Orton

 

Guerrero def. Mysterio

 

Benoit or Benjamin to win the MITB match

 

Stratus def. Hemme

 

TBS def. Akebono

 

Piper receives a Stunner

 

I'd like to see both world titles change hands on Sunday, but I have a feeling Batista will get fucked over so they can shell Backlash coming up in a few weeks for the WM rematch ala Rock in 2000 and HOPEFULLY Taker retains the WM streak.

[slimm44 0]

Batista vs HHH - Could go either way, but the build-up seems to be in Batista's favor. My pick: Batista

 

Cena vs JBL - JBL has been on a roll since his gimmick change, Cena's been on a major push since December. My pick: JBL, Cena could win it on Smackdown. He's definitley next in line, if his CD actually debuts in May, he could win it at Judgment Day.

 

Orton vs Taker - Orton has been making trouble since the new year, Undertaker is getting old. My pick: Undertaker, it is Wrestlemania

 

HBK-Angle: Both good athletes, a very competive match. My Pick: Angle, although it is likely that HBK will win because of seniority.

 

Money in the Bank - Crazy ladder spots all around the past month, Kane has been the main focus minus his loss to Batista. My pick: Jericho, he did come up with the idea, no one else seems likely to win in my opinion

 

Big Show vs Akebono - Big Show has not won a match at Wrestlemania, winning a match he's never been in doesn't make sense. My pick: Akebono

 

Eddie vs Rey - Lucha style wrestling at it's best, With 'rumored' turns for either man, I see a great match with a handshake at the end. My pick: Eddie, he's lost so many matches in this feud it's time for him to beat Rey

 

Trish vs Christy: Five time Womens champ vs reality show winner. My pick: Trish, if they are dumb enough to give it to Christy, I am smart enough to not watch anymore

 

Should be a fun night

[Guest Ransome]

Who should win/Who will win

 

HHH vs Batista

Winner: Batista/Batista

 

JBL vs Cena

Winner: JBL/Cena

 

Undertaker vs Orton

Winner: Orton/Orton

 

HBK vs Angle

Winner: Angle/HBK

 

Money in the Bank

Winner: Benoit/Edge

 

Big Show vs Akebono

Winner: Big Show?/Big Show

 

Trish vs Christy

Winner: Trish/Christy

 

Eddie vs Rey

Winner: Eddie/Eddie

 

I have a feeling they'll put Batista, Cena and Orton over big time as the 'future' stars by pinning HHH, JBL and Undertaker, although it seems just as likely they'd pull a Fully Loaded 2000 on us.

[CanadianGuitarist 0]

I can't recall the last time I saw a feud so dominated by one person in it. HHH will win this match. I don't care if Scott Hall has to run down to the ring with a taser, Batista is going down somehow. So, HHH retains the world title yet again.

Agreed. I also, being fairly smart, can't see HHH losing two Mania main events in a row.

 

Exception? If Edge wins the Money In The Bank, he'll use it immediately after Batista wins the strap and is too banged up to fight, like at Wrestlemania IX or Guilty as Charged '01.

 

But I think if Batista does win, he'll be fed Kane at the next PPV. (Unforgiven?)

 

The only way he shouldn't win is if Jannetty interferes to cost him the match and set up a feud between those two.

 

I'm calling for that to happen, too.

[JoeDirt 0]

On Byte This and on Smackdown they've called JBL vs. Cena the "main event"...I'm really wondering if they decided to put it on last with Cena winning the belt and HHH/Batista earlier because Trips is retaining.

[alfdogg 0]

Backlash is the next PPV.

 

Also, Angle hasn't won on PPV since SummerSlam.

[CanadianGuitarist 0]

I just can't see HBK losing. I've never liked him, and being a Bret Hart mark, I hate him.

 

And, as I often explain to my HBK mark friends, yes, he is an excellent wrestler, undoubtedly one of the 5 or 10 best wrestlers and certainly showmen of all time.

I also feel Angle belongs on both those lists, and I vastly prefer his mic work.

 

But I'm gonna say HBK wins, then has Janetty turn on him.

[Slickster 0]

On Byte This and on Smackdown they've called JBL vs. Cena the "main event"...I'm really wondering if they decided to put it on last with Cena winning the belt and HHH/Batista earlier because Trips is retaining.

I think that would be the best way to do it...especially poetic with Cena winning the first match at WM20 and the last match at WM21.

[Guest Shadow]

You do realized they called Eddy Vs Angle a "Main Event" last year right?

 

It's the Smackdown main event.

 

So don't try to read into something that isnt there.

[Guest The Iron Yuppie]

World Heavyweight Title Match

Triple H © v Batista

Should Happen:Triple H puts Batista over convincingly after a 10-15 minute brawl. Little to no interference (perhaps using a similar approach to that used at the Royal Rumble for Orton v Triple H).

Will Happen: Batista wins in about 25-30 minutes, possibly with botched interference from Ric Flair, after both Triple H and Batista kick out of the other's finisher.

 

WWE Title Match

John "Bradshaw" Layfield © v John Cena

Should Happen: No real preference here, I guess Cena winning in an overbooked match (in terms of spots, interference and blood) to compensate for what is otherwise potentially an awful match.

Will Happen: As this is likely mid-show, Cena wins by DQ, with JBL retaining the title.

 

Kurt Angle v Shawn Michaels

Should Happen: Kurt at his best, 25-35 minutes, don't care about the result, just hoping for a memorable match.

Will Happen: Shawn Michaels wins in a ****+ match.

 

Money in the Bank Ladder Match

Shelton Benjamin v Chris Benoit v Christian v Edge v Chris Jericho v Kane

Should Happen: I'm thinking Shelton Benjamin wins this, leading to a title shot at Summerslam or Wrestlemania 22.

Will Happen: Edge wins, and goes on to lose to Batista at Backlash.

 

Randy Orton v The Undertaker

Should Happen: The Undertaker wins, putting Orton over in the process (requiring multiple tombstone piledrivers to finish Orton off)

Will Happen: Randy Orton ends Undertaker's wrestlemania winning streak, after a chairshot or some other weapon.

 

Rey Mysterio v Eddie Guerrero

Should Happen: The match goes for 20 minutes, neither man turns, though both tease it.

Will Happen: Eddie wins after some sort of interference from Chavo, continuing the angle.

 

Big Show v Akebono

Should Happen: Big Show wins, I guess.

Will Happen: I have no idea. If it is worked, Big Show should win.

 

WWE Women's Title Match

Trish Stratus © v Christy Hemme

Should Happen: It doesn't, or Trish dominates Christy.

Will Happen: Christy wins. Unfortuantely. The match itself may be better than it has any right to be.

[JoeDirt 0]

You do realized they called Eddy Vs Angle a "Main Event" last year right?

 

It's the Smackdown main event.

 

So don't try to read into something that isnt there.

I know, it's just that I haven't heard them call HHH/Bats the main event at all...and they've recently made a point of calling JBL/Cena that.

 

Ahh well, we'll see Sunday.

[SuperJerk 0]

Batista vs. HHH will go on last because just because that's the match featuring the guy who won the Rumble.

[Guest Brian]

World Heavyweight Title Match

Triple H © v Batista

Batista. This is a perfect drop for Triple H. Batista is a physical enough presence that he looks liek someone who matches up with Triple H. They're friends. Batista was originally brought in to be under Triple H's wing, Evolution, so it's understandable that only Triple H could bring up someone good enough to beat him. And he's the only one in line to get the title after Batista. Totally overbooked, with the props, blood, and interference to create a beautiful illusion. My guess is only Triple H and Michaels bleed all night so it should mean something when they do. Who else would they give such priveledge?

 

WWE Title Match

John "Bradshaw" Layfield © v John Cena

They should put Cena over, but they're not.

 

Kurt Angle v Shawn Michaels

My prediction is everyone wets their pants. Seriously. There's no way anyone on here is not going to fall immediately in love with this match, barring a select few. So no one wants to really here my opinion on how it's going to be by_the_book good, WWE-style match, and that's as far as either is willing to take it. Blood will flow, given Michaels penchant, and both will be working to out-bump the other. It would take Michaels wiling to take this match in a completely different direction, creativity Michaels hasn't shown since 1997 and Angle hasn't shown ever, for this to top out where people want to believe is should. But still, everyone will wet their pants.

 

Money in the Bank Ladder Match

Shelton Benjamin v Chris Benoit v Christian v Edge v Chris Jericho v Kane

Spot-spot-spot. My gut feeling is that they should be pushing Edge or Christian to main event status to put up against Batista. Six guys should ensure an exciting spotfest, but not much in the way of substance, just because of the nature of these types of matches with this many people. It should be packed full of fun, but not much else.

 

Randy Orton v The Undertaker

The legend Orton doesn't kill. I doubt they're going to sacrifice Taker here and now unless they consider Orton a lost cause, or something of that nature, and they really need to get him over in total desperation. Because i believe management sees a little of the latter in Orton, they'll really overbook this match, and neither of these guys are good brawlers to pull that off.

 

Rey Mysterio v Eddie Guerrero

Eddie plays total dick here, which is what could make this a good match. As always, it depends on what restrictions these guys are working with, will make or break. Given the amount of time that is open, and what they should get, this will probably disappoint. Because I think they're going to push Cena's win back, I think Rey will go over here via fluke and they'll save the turn for later. Eddie working shades of heeldom can be good.

 

Big Show v Akebono

Big Show, with alot more style than substance.

 

WWE Women's Title Match

Trish Stratus © v Christy Hemme

Christy wins.

[CanadianGuitarist 0]

World Heavyweight Title Match

Triple H © v Batista

Batista, with Edge immediatly utilising his Money In The Bank title shot and taking Batista's strap.

 

 

WWE Title Match

John "Bradshaw" Layfield © v John Cena

Cena. By default, there's no way both heels can leave with both titles.

 

Kurt Angle v Shawn Michaels

HBK. Fuck, I want Angle to win.

 

Money in the Bank Ladder Match

See above

 

Randy Orton v The Undertaker

Taker.

 

Rey Mysterio v Eddie Guerrero

Eddie. Rey turns after a handshake.

 

Big Show v Akebono

Big Show.

 

WWE Women's Title Match

Trish Stratus © v Christy Hemme

Don't care. Christy, I guess.

[natey2k4 0]

World Heavyweight Title Match

Triple H © v Batista

Batista, with Edge immediatly utilising his Money In The Bank title shot and taking Batista's strap.

 

WWE Title Match

John "Bradshaw" Layfield © v John Cena

Cena. By default, there's no way both heels can leave with both titles.

 

So your saying 3 (THREE!!!!) World Title Changes in one night? Good God... that would show us exactly how much of a clusterfuck Wrestling is in right now..

[Guest Shadow]

Actually putting the title on Edge would be a Brilliant idea and that opinion is shared by alot across the entire board here.

 

It wouldn't be senseless like Hogan's sudden title win and it'd finally pay off Edge's character and you can be certain alot of fans will tune in the next night to see what Batistia does in retaliation.

 

and besides, HHH gets off scot-free. No one will remember he jobbed.

 

however; i dont want that to happen. Ideally in my smark dreams, Jericho does the card thing on Triple H.

 

However the only thing that can happen is Batista beating Triple H in 8-14 minutes soundly and cleanly.

[Dark Age 0]

Less than 5 minutes if they've got any balls.

[Styles 0]

I just want to see Cowboy Bob run in during the Undertaker/Orton match and knock out Undertaker with his cast for a false fall. Kind of like when Arn Anderson ran in for the spinebuster at 18...

[Guest Brian]

Actually putting the title on Edge would be a Brilliant idea and that opinion is shared by alot across the entire board here.

 

It wouldn't be senseless like Hogan's sudden title win and it'd finally pay off Edge's character and you can be certain alot of fans will tune in the next night to see what Batistia does in retaliation.

 

and besides, HHH gets off scot-free. No one will remember he jobbed.

 

however; i dont want that to happen. Ideally in my smark dreams, Jericho does the card thing on Triple H.

 

However the only thing that can happen is Batista beating Triple H in 8-14 minutes soundly and cleanly.

Ehh, even two title changes in one night is pushing it. It would totally be senseless. Biggest show of the year and you're going with an impromptu match like that.

 

HHH doesn't need to be protected. He'll get the title back. He probably won't job cleanly.

 

And besides, can they afford to play start-stop with Batista.

[HurriShane 0]

Trish vs Christy- Christy

Big Show vs Akebono- Big Show

Orton vs Undertaker- Undertaker

Money in the Bank- Edge

Guerrero vs Mysterio- Eddie

HBK vs Angle- HBK

JBL vs Cena- Cena

HHH vs Batista- Batista

[Carnival 0]

WWE wouldn't do the double title switch thing. It has the possibility to be exciting.

[tominator89 0]

Here's what I'm hoping for:

 

- A Trish victory.

- Big Show gets a WM win, and does it quickly.

- Taker sits up from an RKO causing Randy to eventually lose his "I'm not afraid" attitude and he becomes lucky number 13.

- Sheldon comes out a star in the Ladder Match. He showed some real fire with his chairshot on Snitsky. Ain't no stoppin' me now.

- Eddie and Rey are given time to work a great match with Eddie pulling out the victory.

- Angle uses psychology (ie anklelock) to disallow HBK from using the Sweet Chin Music and eventually makes him tap.

- JBL retains. I can't stand Cena.

- The show doesn't end with HHH as champion

- Piper's Pit. Keep it short, to the point, and let Piper take his stunner as everyone knows he will.

- They steal from Rocky IV and bring out Hulk Hogan to Real American with all the glitz and glamour only to be followed by Hassan making a major impact and winning an impromptu match.

[Downhome 0]

I wouldn't mind Edge getting his shot against Batista tonight, but if he does "decide" to do it right after Batista wins, Edge MUST be pinned by Batista in a very quick match, like Hogan/Yoko.

 

Not only would it fit right in with Edge's gimmick, where he just can't win the title, but it would be stupid as fuck to job Batista out that quickly. If they want to destroy anything that Batista can become, then jobbing him out to Edge right after he wins the World Title could do it. On the other hand, if they want Batista to look really strong, what better way to do so than to have him beat HHH, then beat Edge really quick in his first title defense?

[SuperJerk 0]

I wouldn't mind Edge getting his shot against Batista tonight, but if he does "decide" to do it right after Batista wins, Edge MUST be pinned by Batista in a very quick match, like Hogan/Yoko.

Not a bad idea, although it'd totally bury Edge.

[Guest Shadow]

Its not like there's much left to salvage of Edge right now anyways.