Book Someone New Into The Wrestlemania 26 Main Event

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Putting Shawn Michaels in a tag match at Wrestlemania is a crime.  The other 3 I couldn't care less about these days, I don't which injuries on the guys, but if there is some nice way to prevent them making the card I'm all for it.

I'm interested as to how they will go about getting Dibiase over as a face.  He shows bits of talent and is highly touted to the point you know there must be something there, but for the most part in his role he has shown all kinds of bland, for the most part I've rated Rhodes more, he has the creepy nasty role and I think makes a solid heel.  Point is they don't have that much time to make Dibiase credible, I hope they can to the point they make me want to see the match.

The idea I like most is the Michaels vs. Morrison one, that has to happen on a big event someday and be given plenty of time, we saw the a little tease of such a feud a number of months back but never got it.

Cena vs. 'Taker you say?  Someone wrote into Powerslam this month, suggested this to, said turn Cena heel, have him win and align with Vince and form a NEW Corporation, I'd love that for the fan reaction alone, the heat generated from the streak being ended, and by Cena and after he turns, classic stuff.

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Cena vs. 'Taker you say?  Someone wrote into Powerslam this month, suggested this to, said turn Cena heel, have him win and align with Vince and form a NEW Corporation, I'd love that for the fan reaction alone, the heat generated from the streak being ended, and by Cena and after he turns, classic stuff.

Nooooooo. Why Must we re-hash old ideas. Turning Cena heel is almost impossible. Coz he's already booed everywhere he goes. I don't think Cena can be a really credible heel. He can be a cocky one but not the kind which would make him sucsessful as one.

Putting Shawn Michaels in a tag match at Wrestlemania is a crime.  The other 3 I couldn't care less about these days, I don't which injuries on the guys, but if there is some nice way to prevent them making the card I'm all for it.

The idea I like most is the Michaels vs. Morrison one, that has to happen on a big event someday and be given plenty of time, we saw the a little tease of such a feud a number of months back but never got it.

Yeah but it doesn't have to be a traditional tag match. Choose your stip.

Morrison vs HBK will be great but it won't happen coz of the brand problem. If you assume HBK isn't gonna move brands (y'know god and all his other BS) then Morrison has to but its since Morrison has been on SD that he has looked so good. It'll be interesting to see what they do.

I'm interested as to how they will go about getting Dibiase over as a face.  He shows bits of talent and is highly touted to the point you know there must be something there, but for the most part in his role he has shown all kinds of bland, for the most part I've rated Rhodes more, he has the creepy nasty role and I think makes a solid heel.  Point is they don't have that much time to make Dibiase credible, I hope they can to the point they make me want to see the match.

To be honest i don't like Dibiase vs Orton or Rhodes vs Orton.... I like the triple threat. They could really use the names to the best of use. If that was one title match and the other was Edge vs Jericho as the main event then i'd be happy with that. But i'm just sick of the same guys being involved. Like i said to Atari go and look at the last 8 Mania's the same guys have been involved for the most part and then we wonder why WWE is so boring these days.... well there is your answer.

[Hammy]

Cena vs. 'Taker you say?  Someone wrote into Powerslam this month, suggested this to, said turn Cena heel, have him win and align with Vince and form a NEW Corporation, I'd love that for the fan reaction alone, the heat generated from the streak being ended, and by Cena and after he turns, classic stuff.

Nooooooo. Why Must we re-hash old ideas. Turning Cena heel is almost impossible. Coz he's already booed everywhere he goes. I don't think Cena can be a really credible heel. He can be a cocky one but not the kind which would make him sucsessful as one.

The kids dude, its all about the kids faces, I'm talking a proper heel turn, forget the stable thing but a proper heel turn alone and killing the streak.  For the mixed reactions he get, half the crowd still love him and the other half boo him cos he sucks or because its the standard practise, I'm talking about an act to generate immense heat and hatred.  Killing the streak is part 1 and a good way of initiating a full blown heel turn is the other.

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The kids' reaction would be priceless. I could see Cena giving a really good "I tried to make you people happy but all I got was a bunch of kids cheering for me, rant, rant etc." promo.


I like Gnrfan's Triple Threat idea, it's just whether or not they could elevate DiBiase to WM main event face level....

[Gnrfan]

Cena vs. 'Taker you say?  Someone wrote into Powerslam this month, suggested this to, said turn Cena heel, have him win and align with Vince and form a NEW Corporation, I'd love that for the fan reaction alone, the heat generated from the streak being ended, and by Cena and after he turns, classic stuff.

Nooooooo. Why Must we re-hash old ideas. Turning Cena heel is almost impossible. Coz he's already booed everywhere he goes. I don't think Cena can be a really credible heel. He can be a cocky one but not the kind which would make him sucsessful as one.

The kids dude, its all about the kids faces, I'm talking a proper heel turn, forget the stable thing but a proper heel turn alone and killing the streak.  For the mixed reactions he get, half the crowd still love him and the other half boo him cos he sucks or because its the standard practise, I'm talking about an act to generate immense heat and hatred.  Killing the streak is part 1 and a good way of initiating a full blown heel turn is the other.

I'd be up for a Cena heel turn but not with Vince..... i wouldn't mind some Lackeys but not a stable.... but it would have to be done right and he is so unique in the way he is now and sells so much merch i'd imagine the WWE would be right against it.

The kids' reaction would be priceless. I could see Cena giving a really good "I tried to make you people happy but all I got was a bunch of kids cheering for me, rant, rant etc." promo.

I can see that Promo too, "I said all the right things, and you still boo me"..."I made HHH & HBK tap at Mania, and you still don't respect me".... "I Held the Title for Nearly a Year, and you still say i can't wrestle" ...... "I had offers from Hollywood, But stayed loyal to the fans and WWE and you still hate me"..... WELL SCREW ALL OF YOU! could be a brilliant promo.

I like Gnrfan's Triple Threat idea, it's just whether or not they could elevate DiBiase to WM main event face level....

Thanks. I think they have enough time. Basically they could just pull a swerve and have him win the Rumble. Thats the quickest way to make him a contender and then Orton could keep trying to convince him that he doesn't belong at that level. But i like the angle involving Cody too and at the point Mania comes around all three just hating each other. I like that you could include Million Dollar Man, Dusty Rhodes & Bob Orton in the build up with Orton destroying his competitors Fathers to really cement the hatred.

And worst case scenario make it the 2nd title match i.e. not the main event and should it not work, at least you've tried. I reckon the fans would get behind Dibiase big time given the right build up. If the Main Event was Jericho vs Edge with Orton vs Dibiase vs Rhodes as the 2nd Title match i think that woulc be two matches that people would be into big time.

I know Mania is miles away.... but just think of the MITB match posibilities. Rey, Kofi, Morrision, Bourne, Matt Hardy, Swagger, MVP, Tyson Kidd, Ziggler & Shelton  could be a brilliant match. Does anyone else think that HBK winning MITB would be a decent idea for his last title run. In there with all those young guns and prevails..... seems vintage HBK to me.

I just hope HHH, Undertaker and Cena are kept away from the title matches. We have Jeff & Matt Hardy, CM Punk, Jericho, Edge, Orton, Morrison, Dibiase, Rhodes to name a few who could be in the hunt.

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I think MITB is also a waste of HBK's talent, a match that ranges from very good to clusterfuck, he'd be limited to a couple of "Big spots" which would be better suited and pulled off better by a younger guy like Kidd or Benjamin.  HBK deserves the big feuds and 1-on-1 showdowns.

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I think MITB is also a waste of HBK's talent, a match that ranges from very good to clusterfuck, he'd be limited to a couple of "Big spots" which would be better suited and pulled off better by a younger guy like Kidd or Benjamin.  HBK deserves the big feuds and 1-on-1 showdowns.

Could have a interbrand match between Morrsion & HBK. Could do an angle with mutual respect and both trying to get the other to switch brand. Both GM's could agree an all or nothing match with the winner getting both guys on their brand. That takes away the Brand problem.... and gives everyone a match that has massive potential match. The only problem is that means the result would be obvious as most know HBK won't go to SD.

HBK vs Benjamin has been done. And to me that match is a waste at Mania. That could be on any PPV.

Its amazing how this discusion gives Ideas. How About This:

Jericho vs Edge (Main Event)

Orton vs Rhodes vs Dibiase (World Title)

Undertaker vs CM Punk (Streak on the Line)

Morrison vs HBK (Interbrand "All or Nothing" Match)

Cena vs Batista

HHH vs Swagger

Beth Pheonix vs Gail Kim (Womens Title)

Hardys vs Hart Foundation (Tag Titles) - Ladder Match as Kidd, and the Hardys would really put on a show.

Christian vs Carlito (ECW Title) - not sure if ECW belt will get on card if not shove them in MITB

MITB - Rey Mysterio vs MVP vs Kofi vs Shelton vs Evan Bourne vs Ziggler vs Mystery Guest (RVD) - Man i'd love that

Big Show vs Shaq (I hope not, but you know it's gonna happen)

Better Hammy? Now you have you're beloved HBK in a singles match. I think thats an awesome card. Its got some new blood in title matches as well as a potentially gold mine of brilliance in Jericho vs Edge (imagine the build up). Don't even need to change their charecters just let them be. Some would cheer Edge and some would Cheer Jericho.

Three old vs new matches.... Taker vs Punk, HHH vs Swagger & the show stealer HBK vs Morrison, but all have potential.

If the tag titles continue to have top people winning them i see no reason why the Hardys can't win the titles at some point and maybe setting up a ladder match with the Hart Foundation to showcase Kidd as much as anything else. I think that could be a brilliant match too.

MITB is always interesting although i think an MVP win would be good for the company.... just give him a better finisher.

and in the middle of all that you have Cena vs Batista II, the last one was not that great but those two in a ring is always a massive occasion and hopefully Cena would take it,

Christian vs Carlito... to be honest thats just thrown together but i think Carlito could be good in that ECW champion role at some point.

[Hammy]

I really like Punk vs. Taker yet I don't.

See thats a feud I'm wanting to see but I also think WWE may book it really poorly, I think they could well struggle to make Punk look credible, they weren't able to make him look credible against Batista.

There is something about Triple H vs. Jack Swagger which makes me think boring, not sure what, probably Hunter but it just seems a bit meh.

I want the female titles unified and the top 3 contenders to be, Natalya, Beth and Katie Lea.

Love the Tag Title Ladder Match, HBK and Jericho matches.

ECW ain't worth anything and that match screams C-Level PPV, leave it off the biggest show I'd say.

If they can build it up properly as a very big deal, Cena vs. Batista is Gold with a hot crowd, it really is.

I hope The Legacy Triple Threat works, as in they build up lackey #1 and #2 enough in the lead in 

As for MVP's finisher, its a variation on the Rocker Dropper as made famous by Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels, the move was later modified by Billy Gunn when he did a running version, the Fameasser and now MVP is using their greatness for inspiration for the move, so  change his ring attire though 

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I really like Punk vs. Taker yet I don't.

See thats a feud I'm wanting to see but I also think WWE may book it really poorly, I think they could well struggle to make Punk look credible, they weren't able to make him look credible against Batista.

I know what you mean, mate. Anyone who wrestles Taker at Mania is bound to lose... plus they have to follow Taker vs HBK. I would say though that Punk is brilliant on the mic and the promo build up would be stunning. The hardest part of facing Taker at Mania is convincing the public that the opponent can win. I think they could do that with Punk.... how much damage to Punk's prestige is the hard thing to manage.

There is something about Triple H vs. Jack Swagger which makes me think boring, not sure what, probably Hunter but it just seems a bit meh.

I think thats got potential. The match its self would be ok.... but anything with HHH is dull. Swagger is a star in the making and a feud with HHH at Mania would be a feather in his cap win or lose. And the beautiful thing about that time of year, its the easiest to start feuds up. HHH eliminates Swagger from the Rumble... Swagger come back in hits HHH with a chair and someone throws HHH out. Sorted.

I want the female titles unified and the top 3 contenders to be, Natalya, Beth and Katie Lea.

Me too there isn't enough talent for two titles. Although i still think Beth vs Gail Kim could be the best womens feud for a long time.

Love the Tag Title Ladder Match, HBK and Jericho matches.

ECW ain't worth anything and that match screams C-Level PPV, leave it off the biggest show I'd say.

Yeah Hardys vs Hart Foundation in a ladder match would be brilliant. and Jericho vs Edge makes me exciting just thinking of that feud.

The HBK vs Morrsion idea is a good idea too as its a way to get Morrison on RAW or HBK to SD for a last title run.

I think the ECW title needs to be on the card somewhere. Otherwise whats the point in it.

If they can build it up properly as a very big deal, Cena vs. Batista is Gold with a hot crowd, it really is.

Yeah it would be brilliant. Not too of the best workers but its a money goldmine and at Mania it would be extra special.

I hope The Legacy Triple Threat works, as in they build up lackey #1 and #2 enough in the lead in 

I'm convinced that as long as the serious split starts at the Rumble you have a great amount of time really get across the history thats in the ring in terms of their names, but keep the fresh and new. I love the idea of Rhodes and Dibiase challenging for a title that their fathers never got... so much milege in that.

As for MVP's finisher, its a variation on the Rocker Dropper as made famous by Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels, the move was later modified by Billy Gunn when he did a running version, the Fameasser and now MVP is using their greatness for inspiration for the move, so  change his ring attire though 

Really when did he start using the Fameasser? Last time i checked his finsher was the drive by or something like that, which was basically a kick to the head. The Fameasser was/is a brilliant finisher

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Really when did he start using the Fameasser? Last time i checked his finsher was the drive by or something like that, which was basically a kick to the head. The Fameasser was/is a brilliant finisher

Its more a variation on the Rocker Dropper (which the fameasser came from).

Called The Playmaker, Drive-By is like his secondary finisher.

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Really when did he start using the Fameasser? Last time i checked his finsher was the drive by or something like that, which was basically a kick to the head. The Fameasser was/is a brilliant finisher

Its more a variation on the Rocker Dropper (which the fameasser came from).

Called The Playmaker, Drive-By is like his secondary finisher.

Maybe there is hope for him after all

[Hammy]

Aside from last years, last minute mess, Survivor Series is normally where the build towards matches at Wrestlemania starts, so with that in mind....

Are Orton and Ted going to be on the same team and fall out?  Could Ted end up being the sole survivor and therefore outpeform his mentor?  This is all assuming they are going with this as one of the "Big" matches at 'Mania.

Also Jack Swagger said he isn't going to lose again this year, could he take that streak into next year and put it on the line at Wrestlemania?

NOW is definately the time to get things rolling, a lot of guys are in the wings waiting to make that break to the big time, Punk already has (sort of), Morrison, Ziggler, Swagger, Ted....