Holy shit Rock Star Spud.

A lot of people feel that Taker should lose to Bray at Mania. This is a match where winning could potentially not benefit Bray IMO because:

1) it could feel very forced - Taker goes 21-0, and then loses two straight? It's sloppy seconds, and would pale in comparison's to Lesnar's win last year.

2) he would have to win the WWE Title ASAP after defeating Taker, and we all know that will not happen.

WWE needs to take this opportunity of Taker vs. Bray to create a unique Mania Moment for Wyatt. If a loss is done properly, it can propel him moreso than a victory would. I thought out a finish for the match:

-Taker goes for the chokeslam, Bray slides out, hits Sister Abigail. Taker kicks out. A few seconds later, Taker does the classic "sit up" and goes on a hot minute.

-After the hot minute, mix in some nice exchanges, Taker hits the Tombstone. This time Wyatt kicks out. Taker is on his knees with a "God dammit how did he kick out" sell. A few seconds later, Wyatt pops up with the Spider Walk which freaks Taker out.

-Taker is now on his ass backing away from Wyatt appearing legitimately scared and Wyatt is stalking him with the Spider Walk. Wyatt rolls out of the walk and starts crawling towards Taker, laughing like a maniac. Taker continues to look horrified/intimidated, but instinct takes over, Taker rips Wyatt's arm towards him, and he locks in Hell's Gate. Bray passes out as the Undertaker wins.

I think creating a moment like this accomplishes a ton:

-Passes the torch to Wyatt as the "New Face of Fear" as the fearless Undertaker displayed that he is truly afraid and also couldn't get Wyatt to tap out

-Gives Wyatt a unique and memorable WM moment making Taker back away from an opponent

-Keeps the importance of the Streak alive. Reigns being "The 1 who beat the 1 in 21-1" is the foundation for Roman's entire push. If Wyatt beats Taker before Lesnar/Reigns even happens, it hurts the credibility of Lesnar's journey as Champion since Wyatt has also beaten Taker.

I think those first two things you mentioned at the end that it would accomplish would be accomplished even better if Wyatt not only refuses to tap and scares the shit out of Taker but beats him, too.

I want Wyatt to win to regain the aura he had after last year's Royal Rumble. If Taker does win though, the passing out option is the way it should go down.

My idea for the end of the Cena-Wyatt match last year was for Cena to have Wyatt locked in the STF for a really long time and for Wyatt to eventually start to laugh hysterically and just say something creepy like "I'll see you in your dreams, John..." and then pass out IMMEDIATELY after. The ref checks on him and calls for the bell and Cena doesn't even celebrate when he stands up. He just looks down with a totally creeped out, uneasy look on his face. I feel like they could go with that here if they're intent on having Taker win.

Then have a buried alive match or a casket match main event Extreme Rules and have that be where Wyatt "buries the legend of the Undertaker forever". He can never be the one man who beat Taker at WrestleMania but he can be the one man who actually put the dead man down for good.

Yeah, im not mad at that PK Kokeshi combo

Also, you can see signs Cody is gonna be a thing

This would have been the best.

Yeah what is it 3-7 for the show?

4-8 pm with the sunset in SF being at 7:30 which means it won't even be fully dark at the end.

Really interested in how they are going to handle Taker's entrance this year. Missed out on it being cloudy by a few days which would have helped and even having Bray-Taker be in the main event likely won't be dark enough to do a regular entrance.

Could probably bring back the vulture for the entrance like Mania 9 when that was outdoors in daylight.

What are you talking about, man? Undertaker's powers of darkness will cause a full solar eclipse.

Pretty sure Reigns wasn't anywhere near as loved before the rumble, as Jericho is implying. People were on him since well before that event, although it did exacerbate the situation.

Last time I liked Reigns was when he was the ass kicker of the shield. And rarely talked.

Watching 2000/2001 PPVs on the Network, and seeing the promote the hell out of the XFL is great.

Ever since he came to the WWE Jericho has been a lifer there. It's no wonder he sings their praises when they've given him so much. You don't bite the hand that feeds you and all that. That said he's full of shit and either saying what he think WWE wants to hear or he's lost touch. Given some of his other recent comments I'm leaning toward a little bit of both honestly.

Yeah, Reigns wasn't white hot before the rumble. Hell he wasn't even around. Jericho just being a company man.

Very true, but I wasn't saying he'd get his own entrance either. I simply stated that a Finn Balor Wrestlemania entrance would be epic. Because it fucking would!

You'll notice Jericho gets a lot of current WWE talent on his podcast, where Austin, and JR don't. He's towing the company line.

Cool finish for Cena/Wyatt, would have helped his character a ton.

If Bray were to beat Taker though, he needs to be booked as an unstoppable monster from that moment forward, or else it'll be forgotten and completely pointless.

Finn Balor wrestlemania entrance would be incredible! But not this year! Get him on the main roster and give him a bit of build first.

LMAO

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<font color=goldenrod>I can't see Neville not being the one entered into the battle royal. He's been the one most rumored for a call-up and he can do some cool spots to make a name for himself. I imagine he'd stick with the main roster after.</font>

<font color=goldenrod>Also it almost surely won't happen but I'd love it if everybody got an entrance. How much time would it really take? It's not like they need to all get a full entrance. Just play their theme, introduce them, and switch to the next guy after a couple of seconds. They did it at Battleground last year, it hardly takes a lot of time.

I can understand why they handled it the way they did last year (only giving Show and Sheamus entrances) because Cesaro was meant to be snuck in as an extra guy really, but not sure why they can't have everyone at least get acknowledged unless they have another surprise winner looming.</font>

Neville or Breeze would be my picks. Neville because of the constant rumors of him being the next to get called up and Breeze because he's been touring a lot recently with the main roster.

Arye. So he can help Mizdow.

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Howyadoin

<font color=goldenrod>Alexa is such a babe.</font>

Any particular reason Mrs Foley's Baby Boy's Baby Girl is appearing on the Network programs so much? She was all over the latest Countdown.

(Noelle Foley for all those who didn't follow that)

Would tie into a recent report from the Observer about the early plans for Mania 32's main event being Brock vs Rock. That match has been rumored as a Mania match ever since Rock-Cena II ended and Brock's return.

Lesnar's grappling prowess

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Ideally, that's exactly what they'd do. If WWE had the ability to push guys long-term anymore, Bray Wyatt would be the next generation's iconic, creepy "Taker-esque" character. If they did go with something similar to my idea though, I have a feeling he'd follow it up strong for a couple months and then job to R-Truth or something.

I picture Mr. Perfect being the reason why the Big Bossman's shirt is wet (and possibly why his crotch is, as well. There's a reason why he wears black pants.)

:shifty: :naughty:

She has some sort of job with WWE.

I think she wants to be a Diva.

So here's a fun question: if this snapshot were remade today, who would be accompany the spray bottle welding Curtis Axel as the replacement for Bossman?

She's training to be a wrestler, and growing up around the company with Mick, they're giving her a small taste of the spotlight while she trains. With her looks, I don't blame them, it's win-win for both of them.

Bull Dempsey?

Six months ago, recreating it with Rybaxel would have been amazing.

If only JR was still around

Mr Foleys baby girl..

So I saw this on my Facebook feed this morning.

you see the other headlines on that site?

No. I took it with a grain of salt as I doubt it's true. Just thought it'd be decent fodder on here. Please love me still.

I can't quit you, Damian Rey.

You sweet man.

That link won't load. What was the story?

http://www.kayfabenews.com/major-upd...nia-31-status/

here's the link corrected

lol lex express

I wonder who linked to the TPWW page about heights/weights on reddit..
who is tj Clayton

Also I'm a fat bald HBK

Alexa Bliss is freaking gorgeous.

I really want the WWE to sign Cheerleader Melissa. The company has to be aware of her existence and are clearly not interested; but I still want it, dammit.

Even if she is just used on NXT to kick the ass of some of the new girls.

I know you want to smell her armpits, Jazzy.

I find it really weird that Sting vs. Triple H is being built up on WWE vs. WCW in 2015. Do you think they might bring back WCW as a brand? It seems ridiculous, but a whole bunch of talent could very easily be presented as disgruntled enough to jump to a rival product (that the WWE would obviously own).

Really doubt it. Roster isn't strong enough in quantity or in big star names to support it.

However, they did have a great chance a few years ago to revive the WCW name when Mania was in Atlanta. Same year of a rumored WCW themed HoF class that never happened.

When they split the roster initially, I thought putting WCW as the Thursday brand would've worked well

At the end of the match, HHH is cheating somehow and about to win, when suddenly omg swerve Sting wins via interference from a mysterious cloaked figure. This person then removes their hood and it's Eric freaking Bischoff. "It was me Vince! IT WAS ME ALL ALONG!!!"

:shifty:

<font color=goldenrod>I would jump for joy if they split the rosters again in any capacity, especially if they go back to having different writing crews for the two brands. The writers clearly get burned out having to write 5 hours of television every week, even more if you count Main Event and Superstars.

Would give chances for guys to get screen time who don't normally get to be on, either.

I've said it time and again but I loved the initial brand split because it really did feel like two different shows and I felt compelled to watch both so I could see guys I wouldn't see on Raw.</font>

I wouldn't mind them splitting the rosters as long as they don't split the title in two again. There should always be ONE guy who can claim to be at the very top. Having one brand with the US Title as its own title and one brand with the IC Title as its own while the World champion can go between brands as long as he holds the title would be fine.

Only reason it wouldn't work now is because the shows aren't on a level playing field. Smackdown just isn't as accessible and they wouldn't devote guys to it exclusively so it would just become a mess where everyone wrestles everywhere despite a "roster split" again.

You say this as a joke... but WCW legends interfering randomly throughout the match to counter the authority's interference would be kinda awesome and a great way to hide the match not exactly being a technical masterpiece.

This would make me the black Lance Storm. And yes, I have a large penis.

They'd need JR in the booth just for the "Aw, sonouva BITCH!!!"


Also, I disagree with hating on the dual champion idea in brand splitting. The only reason that seemed "stupid" is naming. If they had went ahead and called the one show WCW, it would have made more sense to the world at large. Having two guys on the same level in two arms of the same company is what made that idea only a little hokey. That, and being uncreative on the belt names. (WWE Heavyweight and The World Heavyweight might have been more palatable if they were like World Champion Red Division/Blue Division or something) was still pretty solid of an idea, though, until they'd get shit like wanting to milk the newly formed Cena gravy train on both brands and eventually circling back to seeing the same talent for most of both shows instead of letting the format of split rosters serve the intended purpose of additional exposure of underused talent.

BIGSTONE/HENNESSEY MATCH FROM INFECTION 2015

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What about to solve this Roman Reigns issue Cena loses to Rusev by DQ, but after Brock wins in the main event Cena comes out to check on Reigns, and Paul Heyman challenges Cena to a match against Brock, Reigns gives Cena his blessing and Cena wins the title in about 30 seconds.

Let's take this a bit farther. Cena beats down Lesnar, then looks up the ramp and waves out Seth Rollins who cashes in and wins the title by pinning Lesnar.

Cena heel turn and MitB resolved.

Is there a Battle Royal happening in the RAW thread tonight to determine the host of the TPWW Wrestlemania thread?

*crowd murmurs, somebody dies*

That would actually be interesting though :-\

Why does everyone shit on Russo, then immediately fantasy book things that even he would scratch his head at?

Same reason they hate on underground indy feds and then jizz all over their pant for the latest unheard of independent darling

My fantasy booking was poking fun at WM9.

In Seph's case I would say Cena turning heel no matter how it was done would be interesting. But I would agree that's not the right way to turn him heel.

<font color=goldenrod>Cena will never turn heel. He's said as much in every interview.</font>

Reminds me of Matt Rage well just in the way that he cant really ever be a heel after being such a face

I'm not entirely sure what it is, but I fucking love Sasha Banks. Sooo good.

I've already called it. As King of The Forum, it is my duty to make a great Wrestlemania thread, and I will not let my people down.

Noelle Foley is fucking sexy.

Sting will speak tonight on Raw!

What's with the announcer walking around in the ring like he has Parkinsons?

What are you talking about???????????

Listen to Slick, it's good for you.

He said the announcer walks around the ring like he has parkingsons...but the announcer does nothing out of the norm, that's just pulling stuff out the air?

The madness of his genius!

This is stuck in my head, so I thought I'd share :)

Do we really need a gif of something from a video that was just posted?

Dirtsheets:

Part of a new joint project between the WWE and NBC with the Slammy awards show getting revamped as a result.


Some other sheet news include:
For those interested, the recent Powerbombcast by Giantbomb released today had Jim Ross as its guest.
http://www.giantbomb.com/podcasts/po...rea/1600-1167/
ESPN will be airing a special WWE related E:60 episode based on NXT on May 5th and have released a trailer for it.
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=12543892

I figured Dude Love deserved it.

You're a fucking smart ass Lock Jaw :lol:

CHW randomly comparing a guy from.their fed to a WWE guy just kills me every time.

She really is. The same age as Paige, but for some reason I feel creepier having those thoughts. She seems passionate about the industry, so I hope she makes a name for herself.

She's really finding a way to sell her charisma to audiences. Plus she's good in the ring.

This is what I would be behind. Maybe allow Triple H to run SmackDown. I'd suggest Heyman, but I don't think they want him around the creative end. But maybe he could consult? Take some of the talent that Vince "just doesn't see anything in" and have them tear it up on Thursdays and possibly on Tuesdays when they can start doing live Main Event broadcasts on the Network again.

Maybe start with the Intercontinental Title as the flagship title of the brand, but after a while, why not bring back the World Heavyweight Champion? A good old-fashioned tournament for the Big Gold Belt would be pretty cool. The title only stops meaning shit when they have two within the same show.

In storylines, Seth could be the reason the WWE Title becomes exclusive to RAW again. He could cash-in on Roman Reigns and then refuse to defend the title on Main Event/SmackDown.

Give Triple H and the bluer brand first access to NXT talent. He'll know how to establish them and then they can move along once people know who they are and what they are about.

i keep having dreams where WCW is ressurected and on TV. It makes me sad when I wake up.

As the GIF connoisseur of the forums, I'm going to say no.

Watching WM 23 from 8 years ago

MITB ladder match to open the show
Edge has retired Due to his injury
Finlay retired from in ring
Booker doing commentary
Punk quit WWE for UFC
Hardys and Kennedy in TNA
Randy Orton still active in WWE

Kennedy winning is ridiculous knowing he'd get hurt and busted for PEDS over the next 6 months

Kane vs Kahli
Kahli is gone and Kane was promoting See No Evil just was promoting See No Evil 2

MVP vs Benoit
TNA and Dead, which is a scenario relived later on in the show..

Saw a picture in Twitter just now. Hulk Hogan looks younger than Rosa Mendes.

In gossip news, AJ Lee unfollowed CM Punk on Twitter. According to Ryan Clark, it means one thing.

CM Punk is pregnant

Must be that time of the month.