Here's how I feel about Wrestlemania XXV so far:
Triple H vs. Randy Orton:
This fued was hot in the beginning, but I think Randy Orton has been marginalized as not as good as Triple H. Triple H doesn't look vulnerable at all, and while I think Orton will when, I don't see why the marks want to see Triple H get his hands on Orton when he's beaten him up several times. Orton doesn't look like a threat to Triple H either, so I don't know what the appeal is for this match.
John Cena vs. Edge vs. The Big Show:
I am not a Big Show fan, and he will only bring this match down. I don't believe he's done anything to warrent this spot as he's not a major draw, he's gotten out of shape, and he's not a good wrestler. Edge is great, but it's going to take a lot of creative booking to make this match fun. I have Cena winning in a sports entertainment contest.
Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker:
This is the workrate match for the show (the only one), and it's the only reason I am probably going to order this PPV. Michaels and Undertaker had a great fued in late '97, and their confrontation at Royal Rumble '07 makes this a must see match. I expect a near ***** match to be honest. The Undertaker has the streak so I have him winning.
Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy:
Jeff Hardy is a main eventer in a weak mid-card match. Matt Hardy is a weak challenger, and if not for his relation would have no reason to be a heel much less a top heel. Matt Hardy probably gets the win here through cheap tactics to keep the fued dragging along.
Chris Jericho vs. Ricky Steamboat, Jimmy Snuka & Roddy Piper:
This match is a huge letdown and the only saving grace is the hope that Ricky Steamboat still has some magic left inside of him. Chris Jericho is a great performer, and he'll get a chance to prove how great he is by trying to make something out of a horrible match on paper.
Rey Mysterio vs. JBL:
Just a match to get two stars on the card. JBL is reportedly retiring soon due to injuries and Mysterio is a big star, so I expect Rey to win in a short match.
Diva Battle Royal:
This is a rest match so I just hope they bring back some stars for us to get nostalgic about.
The Colons vs. Miz & Morrison:
I really have enjoyed this fued between both teams, so I hope they get a couple of minutes to show off their stuff. I have Miz & Morrison winning as they are getting a subtle but huge push.
Jack Swagger vs. Evan Bourne:
Not announced, but I'm hoping these two get on the show as the company is high on them
Notable Absences:
Priceless: They'll be with Orton in his match, but too bad they can't get a match for themselves
The Great Khali: He'll get some sort of comedy segment I imagine
Umaga: Came back too late to get a program going, and has really cooled off the last year.
Vladimir Kozlov: I'm sure they'll find something for him to interfere in, but I could imagine that he's just not good enough to bother with putting on the show.
Overall, I don't want to be one of those people who says they won't order, but if this wasn't Wrestlemania, NO WAY. Otherwise, it should be fun. Wrestlemania always is.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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