JimmyHendricks 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 Wow, only 8 matches. JR wasn't kidding when he said this wasn't an overbooked card. Hopefully that will mean longer matches. I'm guessing it means longer entrances and a 15 minute shaving session for Vince. We'll see. I was about to pass on ordering this, but the idea of seeing 70,000 people packing Ford Field made me order it. If this was held at say, the Hartford Civic Center, I would easily pass. I'm excited about the atmosphere more than the card. They need to have WM in a stadium like venue every year. As for the matches? HBK/Cena: I sense a repeat of last year, with everyone booing Cena out of the building, but he goes over clean, probably with an F-U. Shawn is there to give him as big of a rub as possible. Taker/Batista: Taker will use everything but the kitchen sink and win the belt. Batista will look strong coming out of this, somehow, but I don't see him being the one to end the streak. MITB: I guess Kennedy, although Booker, Finlay, Orton, Edge and maybe even Punk (on the ECW side) will be in the World Title picture over the rest of the year. The Hardyzzzz are there just for the suicide spots. Kennedy has the best potential to make it a gimmick, though. Lashley/Umaga: Will go down exactly as HTQ said. Austin is there to stun Vince and humiliate him one more time. I can see this ending in a DQ or some lame finish to protect Umaga (unless that isn't possible within the "contract") Khali vs. Kane: These two guys? In a match? At WrestleMania? Hopefully Khali fucks up royally and we never see him again, but I doubt it. Khali in a 12 minute car crash that goes 11 minutes too long. MVP/Benoit: I see Benoit getting a hard fought win here for some reason, but the objective will be to make MVP look good so he can win the belt on the next PPV. So, it could easily go the other way, but I think the crowd would completely shit on a Benoit loss. Melina/Ashley: Ugh. Melina will retain, but be blamed for Ashley's suckiness and will be gone within a month. Unless she's REALLY in the doghouse now, and they'll bury her tonight--but I think she'll win. ECW match: The originals will beat the ever living shit out of the new breed, but the newbies will eek out a win, probably by massive cheating, possibly with Foley's help. See you after the show. I hope I didn't just throw away 50 bucks. I thought about waiting for the DVD like I did last year (first time I didn't order a WM EVER), and it didn't seem as exciting watching it 2 months later, obviously. I'm going with a WM 8 or 12-like response from this one. Good, but not great (like X-7 or III) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkius Maximus 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 This will be the first WM I've ordered since WM 11, the first I've ever paid for by myself, and the first PPV I've ordered by the WWE in two years. I am, as they say, excited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil-o-Mac 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 I just imagine the set has moving metal pieces or something. It's a very vague statement and I look forward to seeing what it's all about. There was a mention of Raw having 28 LED screens but the Mania set having 400+, so I get the impression there will be a lot of video morphing effects (like the WMXX set). Maybe the set will morph into a huge Transformer at the end of the night to promote the new film. Prime/Megatron @ Wrestlemania. One shall stand, one shall fall. Optimus via DQ after a botched Hot Rod run-in. Seeing as everyone else is doing it, I might as well pitch in on the fantasy booking. * * * * Pyro, Aretha, etc Chris Benoit vs. MVP - US Title A decent midcard match to start the show is always a good way to kick off Wrestlemania, not too heavy for the crowd to get tired on, but something they can get their teeth into. MVP goes over in about 15 minutes max. New Breed vs. Originals Again, this probably won't be anything *too* amazing, and will probably be a pretty by-the-numbers tag match. Burke pins RVD or Dreamer during a big pier-six melee at the end of the match. MITB Ladder Match We know what roughly to expect here - Sick bumps from the Hardys and probably CM Punk, Edge plays sneaky chickenshit heel before getting punked out by a face-turning Orton, Finlay brings the stiffness, Hornswaggle does a waddle-in from under the ring and eats ladder, Booker acts as glue to keep it all together along with Finlay, and your winner is Misteeeerrr Kennedyyyy! Keenneeddeyyyy. Khali vs. Kane After the inevitable chaos of MITB, the crowd needs a break, and it comes with this match. I've used a time machine to bring back a match report here, so you can all go grab another beer for this one. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. Punch. BAH GAWD KHALI'S GOT THE DAMN HOOK. Hook to the FACE. Hook to the BAH GAWD KNEE. CHOKEBOMB FROM PUNJAB. Pin. Battle of the Billionaires Probably overbooked to buggery, this one. Expect a few run-ins on this one, and probably Austin getting his shit in on everyone. Don't think we'll see any bladejobs here - I'm expecting colour in both World Title matches. Anyway, Umaga puts his hands on Austin, eats a stunner and flops right into Lashley, who pins Umaga with his running powerslam of DOOM. Vince protests, eats a stunner and gets shaved. Then Trump and Lashley get stunners. And Estrada. And Lillian Garcia. And JR and Lawler. Okay, maybe not. Maybe. Ashley vs. Melina Ladies and gentlemen, the second piss break of the evening comes in the form of the women's match. I expect Ashley to go over here, but it's by no means a certainty. Undertaker vs. Batista Don't expect this to be Savage/Steamboat II. Blood, weapons, finishers being kicked out of, ref bumps and Undertaker winning after a couple of Tombstones. Cena vs. HBK I expect this to be based on the normal WWE main-event template, but worked well within that. HBK wins after countering the FU into Sweet Chin Music after about 30 minutes of a surprisingly good match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 Neil, MitB is the opener. Reminder to those that missed it on the previous page AIM CHAT @ TSMWM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 Well, only half an hour away. I'm really looking forwad to this show now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
megaadvice 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 I'm pumped for the Cena/HBK match, I think like most people I'm expecting a really great match with an amazing atmosphere. Hopefully it will live up to expectations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMann2003 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 I'm hoping Batista/Undertaker is more UT vs Diesel than UT vs Sid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LooseCannon25 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 Damn, I was hoping this would be available in HD. I probably would have ordered it if it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luke-o 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 Im actually pumped for Mania despite not being into ANY of the matches. Well i say that, the money in the bank is usually good and the ecw match should be quite good. Is this Kennedy's first in ring mania? I cant remember him being in the others but im not sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Internet Warfare 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 On the free preview they should the video package that will introduce the Cena/Michaels match and I gotta say it's awesome. One of the best ever, right alongside the WM X-7 one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 Im actually pumped for Mania despite not being into ANY of the matches. Well i say that, the money in the bank is usually good and the ecw match should be quite good. Is this Kennedy's first in ring mania? I cant remember him being in the others but im not sure. It's his first. He was injured last time. This show has a good number of virgins making their first Mania. Including Sabu, Sandman and Dreamer whom have worked for almost 2 decades. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luke-o 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 Whats the bets that those backing singers in the black robes will double up as the Undertakers minons later on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tajiri Report post Posted April 1, 2007 Viscera really belted that one out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luke-o 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 Viscera really belted that one out. Best line of the night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LooseCannon25 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 Viscera really belted that one out. lol........You would think she would wear a longer shirt to maybe hide the tremendous gut.....god damn!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luke-o 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 Money in the bank to start? Surprising. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UZI Suicide 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 MITB starting the show leads a little more credence to the Edge wins and then cashes it in later in the night crowd, but I doubt it will happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LooseCannon25 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 Good lord, the titantron they have for this show looks like the jumbo tron at football stadiums....huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 Hate to be one of 'those' people >_>, but anyone got any links/places where a feed is being shown? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UZI Suicide 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 Edge's tights are fuckin' swank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTomster 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 http://www.stickam.com/largeChat.do?uId=17...vie&login=1 Choppy as a mofo though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LooseCannon25 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 LOL......Booker is the man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted April 1, 2007 The mini ladder is awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luke-o 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 That booker spot was great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Repo Man jr 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 Finlay from the top rope to the floor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luke-o 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 SPINERAOONI! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BorneAgain 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 What was the spot with Booker? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMann2003 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 Is this the match with the most commentators ever? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LooseCannon25 0 Report post Posted April 1, 2007 What was the spot with Booker? He went under to ring to grab a ladder......but when he pulled it out it was just a little step ladder. As he held it in his hand he had this shocked look and said "Tell me...that...." But then he was hit from behind. It was hilarious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted April 1, 2007 About time somebody dodged that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
