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Also some news regarding Taker-Reigns at Mania.
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Right now the WWE is considering 2 options for post-Mania plans involving Lesnar with one involving Reigns and the other SPOILER: show |
According to the Observer, Shaq-Big Show has been officially cancelled. Shaq claimed he was back in talks with the WWE for a possible match but Observer's sources said WWE is no longer interested nor were any new talks held.
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John Cena is inducting Kurt Angle.
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Some new details regarding the canceled Show-Shaq match.
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Great choice for Angle's induction
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Jim Cornette's inducting the Rock n Roll Express.
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Cena isn't really a special attraction, but he can talk and will definitely give him a fitting induction.
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Indeed. Which is why I think he's a fine choice. Excited to hear Kurt's speech.
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Just gotta throw it out there because it's been thought of, which means WWE might use it....
Shaq is the "special entrant" in the Andre the Giant BR(again), him vs Show vs Strowman final 3....Strowman takes out both by himself. |
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One annoyance for me is how we've arrived at most of the matches, especially the championship matches, whatever happened to the concept of contendership!?
Universal Championship Lesnar gets a title match by vertue of the fact that he was already booked in a match with the guy who won the title...who just got himself a title match the month prior. Raw Womens' Championship Charlotte lost the belt but had her rematch and lost again, still in the match. Sasha and Anita have "earned" their way in. Raw Tag Team Championship No winner from a #1 Contenders match leads to a Triple Threat, then one team has to retain their position in the match in one of the most nonsensical matches ever. US Championship A personal issue leads to a title match, albeit the contender was the former Universal Champion...who surely should be competing for that belt. Intercontinental Championship Personal issue. Guys just book the match. Even Taker/Lesnar was just sort of slipped on to the card without much fanfare. There's 4 in-air authority figures but they don't seem all that fussed about booking the shows, and let the guys book themselves most of the time. |
According to HBK, original plans for AJ Styles were for him to face HBK and not Shane at Mania.
Him rejecting WWE's offer to wrestle and Lesnar rejecting facing Shane pretty much opened the door for Shane vs Styles to happen instead. Quote:
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Just read that the reason the Big Show/Shaq match has been cancelled is because Shaq is rumored to be appearing on Raw this week to challenge Goldberg and Brock for the belt ans they're gonna make it a triple threat
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According to PWI, Taker is very likely retiring after this Mania. The recent Rumble ended up being the big turning point for both him and WWE management realizing he's no longer healthy enough to wrestle even with his current laxed schedule.
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It feels like every year for the past 6-7 Manias, "people backstage are concerned about Taker's health"
He is a legend and i love him, but it gets tiresome to read about him constantly struggling through the build. Let Reigns retire him as a heel and have that to brag about ad nauseum for the next decade. If they wanted Cena, it should have been this year and the Sting boat passed them by a few years ago |
Just to drop this in here for our regular listeners, SCG Radio returns this week, as we preview WrestleMania 33. Talking every match and angle building up to the biggest show of the year, the panel breaks down the lay of the land, what's been done well and what hasn't, an outlook on who looks to benefit and suffer, as well as analysing Raw and Smackdown before and after the "Ultimate Thrill Ride". In addition, we talk NXT Takeover and the Hall Of Fame, and the implications on the main roster of both events. Discussing topics ranging from the Broken Hardyz trademark, Brad Maddox's cameraman, Hulk Hogan, Conor McGregor, Kurt Angle and many many more, we look to attack Mania 33 from every angle. And of course, we take your feedback on the feuds you believe have shined or stunk, who should be called up from NXT, and much more. A fun show to get ready for Mania week, check it out and let us know what you think!
https://squaredcirclegazette.podbean...33_Preview.mp3 |
According to a recent episode of Observer Radio, WWE is currently planning for the New Day to have at least 5 segments as hosts of Mania.
Also according to the Observer, there were plans for Eva Marie to be included in the Smackdown's women's title match but now those are in doubt. Suppossedly she's done with the company and this Mania might be her final match assuming the WWE decides to include her. |
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I'm thinking this year's "The Rock With A Flamethrower" moment will be Hulk Hogan showing up for a skit with New Day.
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According to the WWE, pre-show currently planned to have 3 matches. Cruiser title match, Andre Battle Royal, and Smackdown's women's title match.
USA Network also hosting the 2nd hour of the pre-show which is set to have the Andre Battle Royal match. |
Smackdown's women title match got promoted to the main card according to recent updates by the WWE.
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Lol Braun gonna be on the preshow......ridic. Altho with that being ran on USA apparently it should probably get the highest numbers shouldn't it?
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lol Yes, Seph. More people will watch the pre-show.
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Pre show has 2 of the 5 matches I want to see so I'll only have to watch 3 matches on the Network. Is Corbin/Ambrose a regular match or does it have a gimmick involved? If so might want to see that one as well.
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According to the Observer, WWE started to poll fans during Axxess yesterday to get an feel of which Mania matches had the most hype and might be using it to determine the final card order of the event.
Taker vs Reigns had the most right now and likely the big favorite to be the real main event for Mania. |
According to the Observer Radio, WWE has been dealing with some timing issues in regards to filling up the time set for Mania. Ended up being the main reason why Smackdown's women's title match got promoted to the main card and not because of the fans petitioning on social media.
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Alexa Bliss on Twitter:
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On another forum, someone mentioned Breath of the Wild Zelda. I would be so down for that.
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No dammit, the actual Zelda.
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So Alexa cosplaying as Zelda cosplaying as a wrestler from the game :shifty:
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