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[luckysalt]

Is that the one with the Flying Elvises & cage dancers? (And a team named after/dressed as penises?) Good times!

It was yes! I haven't watched the end yet cus I switched to MOTD, I'll watch it this week as I have it recorded.

The team is the Johnsons. Think they were that Gemini team from WWE in early 2000's? At least it looked like them.

[luckysalt]

With the rumble coming up....

http://youtu.be/n89h4zrJ9Zw

[DomDom1984]

Hello my fellow wrestling chums.

The rumble is my favourite match ever. I've seen loads of versions from loads of promotions and loved every single one. It's just one of them matches you can't ever get wrong. I don't think we'll ever see the surprises of yesteryear again, but the matches will remain terrific.

[The Nal]

Best elimination ever

Amazing that in 25 years and all of the people who've been dangling over ropes they've only botched one Rumble. In 2005.

Although this was a bit of a botch!

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5aypm_taka-michinoku-receives-concussion_sport

Edited December 30, 2013 by The Nal

[luckysalt]

Guilty pleasure, not the greatest wrestler, but always enjoyed his matches

http://youtu.be/ybgO2XILfGc

[luckysalt]

And Lesnar is back

love this time of year. Rumble looks like its gunna be stacked.

http://youtu.be/wOCHu6hBoEY

[Andre91]

Just seeing Brock throw Henry up onto his shoulders like that is incredible, it looked so effortless. If he becomes more full time during/just after Mania season, they should definitely put the strap on him.

[DomDom1984]

He won't be more full time. He's heading back to UFC for a couple of fights.

[lharris92]

Not true, he has exclusivity for the wwe as far as I read. The rumours of ufc the last week or so were to generate interest in him.

[metallimuse]

I'm hearing WWE have turned Bryan heel,they really are trying to bury him and take him out of the top tier.Absolutely stupid booking.The only saving grace is I hear rumours Undertaker has requested him for Wrestlemania.

Don't know what's going on with Jeff Hardy.

[luckysalt]

I'm hearing WWE have turned Bryan heel,they really are trying to bury him and take him out of the top tier.Absolutely stupid booking.The only saving grace is I hear rumours Undertaker has requested him for Wrestlemania.

Don't know what's going on with Jeff Hardy.

Nothing is, he's just written off TV like he is this time every year cus he can't travel to the UK.

He signed a new contract last year.

Someone did a photoshop of a tweet and put it on facebook saying he was gunna be in the Royal Rumble and loads of people believed it.

[Andre91]

With all of the recent Wrestlemania rumours I've been reading, combined with boredom, I thought I'd have a go at throwing together a realistic Wrestlemania XXX card. It's not really what I would want overall, but I think it is realistic.

Randy Orton vs. Batista

(WWE World Heavyweight Championship)

John Cena, Hulk Hogan & Daniel Bryan vs. The Wyatt Family

CM Punk vs. Triple H

(w/ 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin as Special Guest Referee)

Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker

AJ Lee vs. Tamina Snuka

(Divas Championship)

**Some sort of in-ring segment with Ryback complaining about being left off of the card and wanting somebody to come out so he can have a match with them. Out comes Goldberg to a huge pop, who squashes Ryback quickly**

Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns

(United States Championship)

Alberto Del Rio vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Sheamus vs. Christian vs. Wade Barrett vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Damien Sandow vs. Curtis Axel

(Money In The Bank Ladder Match)

Cody Rhodes vs. Goldust

Big E Langston vs. Mark Henry

(Intercontinental Championship)

Big Show & Rey Mysterio vs. The Real American vs. The Usos vs. The Prime Time Players

(WWE Tag Team Championships Elimination Match)

///PRE-SHOW///

30 Years Of Wrestlemania Battle Royal

There's a couple of hopeful things on there, such as the MITB match, but with it being the biggest WM of all time and the MITB match being a big part of Mania for many years, it would be really cool if they brought it back for this one. It also gets guys on the card who would be left out otherwise and who I couldn't think of sensible matches for.

The Ryback/Goldberg segment would be cool too, I originally thought of a Real Americans segment with a Hogan interruption, but then I read all the reports about the match with Cena and D-Bry.

And lastly, it would be great if Austin was the special ref for the Punk/Hunter match. As it could lead to Austin giving Punk a stunner which sets up the main event for WM31, much like the first Cena/Dwayne match (I did say a couple of things were me hoping )

Let me know what you guys think

Edited January 5, 2014 by Andre91

[DomDom1984]

WWE don't like the idea of Lesnar/Taker, because they're worried about Taker in the match. Taker is open to facing Daniel Bryan and being the heel though.

EDIT: I can see Orton/Cena happening again once and for all, and Batista facing Lesnar.

Edited January 5, 2014 by DomDom1984

[Andre91]

Yeah, personally that wouldn't be my WM card. I'd have Bryan winning the Rumble and beating Orton for the title at Mania. I'd have Cena facing Taker, and Batista vs. Brock. But all I can see is Batista winning the Rumble now he is coming back.

I like the idea that I've seen floating about to do with Undertaker being the heel like you've said, and being 'The Devil' that Wyatt talks about. Honestly, I'd like to see Bryan end the streak. I thought CM Punk would be the one to end it, but it's clear that won't happen now after last year.

[DomDom1984]

I don't like the idea of The Undertaker being a heel at Mania really. Who would want to boo him? It's The Undertaker at Mania in front of a largely smark crowd. It'd be a mixed crowd at best, and even then I don't see anyone actively being against Taker, just cheering Bryan.

I don't want to see anyone end the streak. It's his main legacy and it's not worth losing that for anyone. I suppose Cena ending the streak would have some serious comedy value to see people cry their tears over it.

[The Nal]

I don't want to see anyone end the streak. It's his main legacy and it's not worth losing that for anyone. I suppose Cena ending the streak would have some serious comedy value to see people cry their tears over it.

Most legends put someone over in their last match at Wrestlemania. Or anyu other big event departure. Flair, Austin, HBK, The Rock, Can see Taker doing the same. Its only egomaniacs like Lust Hogan who refuse to job when leaving/retiring.

I can't see who would break the streak though. If Cena doesn't face Taker this year (he wont) then at the earliest it will be next year when he'll be 38. Is it worth breaking the streak for a 38 year old with a long injury list? Does Cena need the push?

If Taker is putting anyone over its Reigns or Ambrose at WM 31.

[DomDom1984]

The streak shouldn't go to an up and comer. If someone like Bryan, Reigns or Ambrose breaks it, I'll go mental. His legacy ruined for guys that 1) might go nowhere or 2) WWE don't care about anymore?

At least if Cena gets it, he has lost the streak to someone who beats everyone. This is the difference between Taker and the other guys you mention. Their Wrestlemania winning streak isn't their legacy and as such they can afford to lose. Taker loses and he loses his most famous prize. It's not worth losing that for, and this is basically what it would be, a no mark.

[Uncle Liam]

Taker ain't putting anyone over anytime soon.

As long as his body can hold up a match where he spends most of his time on his back, doing a smoke and mirrors match once a year, he'd be foolish to not wrestle, such is his payday.

Brock this year, Cena and Rock maybe to come, if Reigns makes it to superstardom then him, possibly Danielson depending on what happens.

All those storylines basically write themselves.

[The Nal]

If Reigns gets a good run for a year see how he is this time next year. Don't forget how quickly a star can be born in WWE. And they really need a few main eventers. I don't think Taker will continue to wrestle if he can't pull off a good match.

And....

Ouch!

http://youtu.be/XiWUl4aXCHM

Edited January 6, 2014 by The Nal

[Uncle Liam]

But why would you risk the biggest drawing match at Wrestlemania?

Taker could lose, and then a eight months later think "I could do another match" and then what? There's no point in doing a rematch, the streak is over.

People forget how screwed up Goldberg was when his streak is over. The streak gets more over every single year, so why anyone would think of breaking it is beyond me.

[DomDom1984]

NEVER tuck the neck on the Styles Clash. It's happened a few times now and it's completely avoidable for the person taking the move. The fault lies with Strong on that.

[The Nal]

But why would you risk the biggest drawing match at Wrestlemania?

Taker could lose, and then a eight months later think "I could do another match" and then what? There's no point in doing a rematch, the streak is over.

People forget how screwed up Goldberg was when his streak is over. The streak gets more over every single year, so why anyone would think of breaking it is beyond me.

To put someone else over. All the streak does it say that the new batch of wrestlers aren't as good. The "next guy" (whoever that is when Taker decides to quit) would get a massive boost by beating him. Provided its the right person. A Rocky Marciano type career finish for Taker does nothing for the future of the company. Him going out beating Reigns or Ambrose doesn't do much for anyone.

Unless he goes out with a win against an already established star of course. Which is what I'd like to see.

Remember though, people were bored of Goldberg by the time he lost. Lots of "Goldberg sucks" chants and cheering for Nash. But its not the same. Taker can lose on any of the other 364 days of the year.

Edited January 6, 2014 by The Nal

[DomDom1984]

The next guy could get a boost yes, but then could go nowhere and the streak, The Undertaker's one massive legacy, means nothing.

[Uncle Liam]

To put someone else over. All the streak does it say that the new batch of wrestlers aren't as good. The "next guy" (whoever that is when Taker decides to quit) would get a massive boost by beating him. Provided its the right person. A Rocky Marciano type career finish for Taker does nothing for the future of the company. Him going out beating Reigns or Ambrose doesn't do much for anyone.

Unless he goes out with a win against an already established star of course. Which is what I'd like to see.

Remember though, people were bored of Goldberg by the time he lost. Lots of "Goldberg sucks" chants and cheering for Nash. But its not the same. Taker can lose on any of the other 364 days of the year.

Say if two years ago, they actually had WADE BARRETT break the streak (which was talked about, albeit briefly). Then what? Can anyone seriously say putting Barrett over Undertaker for the streak would've made any difference at all?

That's the thing with Reigns. Everyone keeps talking about this mega push which is coming, but I can't help but feel he'll be back in prelims by Autumn. Why risk a few more years of big drawing mega-matches when there's a good chance the guy to benefit from breaking the streak will be on a PPV pre match sooner rather than later.

[The Nal]

The next guy could get a boost yes, but then could go nowhere and the streak, The Undertaker's one massive legacy, means nothing.

Maybe yeah. Depends on what Taker wants to do after. I'm sure the streak sells a few DVDs!

Say if two years ago, they actually had WADE BARRETT break the streak (which was talked about, albeit briefly). Then what? Can anyone seriously say putting Barrett over Undertaker for the streak would've made any difference at all?

That's the thing with Reigns. Everyone keeps talking about this mega push which is coming, but I can't help but feel he'll be back in prelims by Autumn. Why risk a few more years of big drawing mega-matches when there's a good chance the guy to benefit from breaking the streak will be on a PPV pre match sooner rather than later.

I agree with that yeah. Providing Taker has a few quality matches left in him? Hes losing momentum already with these 11 month breaks!

Wade Barrett?! Never knew that one! Thank fuck!

Taker vs Sting. Would love to see it. Sting wants it to happen too. They've been close to nicking him from TNA a few times now.

Edited January 6, 2014 by The Nal