Wrestlemania XXX Official Thread!

[BD21]

Here we are guys, Wrestlemania Week!!!! Are we excited? The card may not be 100% Mania worthy but it's number 30 so surely there's some big suprises in store!

I've created this thread so we can talk about all things Wrestlemania!

What match are you looking forward to the most? Favourite match ever? Favourite Moment ever? Favourite Entrance ever? Best Celebrity involvement?  


Let's talk all things Mania!!!!!!!

PLEASE NOTE/READ!!!

As common courtesy, following Mania, could we keep all discussion within this thread for at least 24 hours, to avoid spoiling things for those who are watching it Monday evening.

You can discuss everything within here - this is not a spoiler free zone.

Please do not post threads on Monday along the lines of "Batista Wins!" or "HHH spoils wrestlemania" ETC

Thanks!

Adam

[DrDeath]

I can see Shane McMahon coming back to oppose the Authority

[Jammy31]

I can see Shane McMahon coming back to oppose the Authority

I've seen this rumour going round that Shane is coming back. I would completely mark the F out if he returned either way!

As for Mania in general, I'm most looking forward to the Bryan/HHH match, then after that it has to be Wyatt/Cena & Lesnar/Taker for me. I feel that the Shield have kinda been give a poor match at Mania. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with them facing the Outlaws and Kane, but I think that it was rushed a little with not much of a story too it besides "going against authority".

I'm not really looking forward to the Divas invitational or the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. They both just seem to be in there so that all the talent has something to be doing that night, instead of sitting out the back!

However, one thing that I'm looking forward to is the entrances. I honestly can't say I see anyone having a "showy" entrance except maybe Undertaker. I'm also looking forward to hearing the Wyatts theme being played live. Hopefully that'll be eerie!
As for my favourite Mania entrance of all time? It has to be this -

Spoiler:

  

[Crimey]

I'm really disappointed with the card this year and the build up has been seriously rubbish. If it wasn't for the fact that the people I live with actually like wrestling now and we're staying up for it, I don't think I'd even be watching. I think only the Triple H-Bryan match has the potential to be good, the Wyatt-Cena build up has been fairly good but their match is going to be atrocious, the Lesnar-Undertaker match is bitterly disappointing, the build up has been awful and I'm not sure their styles will mesh particularly well, think both work better with people smaller than them. The main event is going to have Batista and Orton in no matter the result of the other match so it's going to be a frustrating watch and The Shield have been pushed into a really rushed and poorly thought out match.

Hopefully the alcohol will get me through it, and I'm basing on whether I continue to watch it on Wrestlemania, so a really good show and I'll be watching Raw, bad one and I'm going to leave it for a few months at least.

[Marky]

To be fair Crimey I'd watch Raw the night after as well before deciding whether or not to keep watching.

[Crimey]

To be fair Crimey I'd watch Raw the night after as well before deciding whether or not to keep watching.

I usually don't like those Raws because of the crowd thinking they're "cool".

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Crikey, couldn't have been more of a "I'm so over it" hipster posts if you'd tried there Crimey!

[Hero]

I'm only watching it if El Generico is against PAC for the World Title.

[Dr Gregory House MD]

I'm only watching it if El Generico is against PAC for the World Title.

Would you settle for the American Dragon vs Terra Ryzing?

[Hero]

And if Mark Calaway loses v Husky Harris.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

I'll be too busy watching Shaolin Samurai Showdown for the Brave 62

[Crimey]

I am just so disenchanted with wrestling at the moment. I thought managing to get all my housemates liking wrestling would actually make me enjoy it more, but it makes me enjoy it less because they're not cynical about it at all, which makes me even more cynical.

[kingraf]

I'm just glad Punk hasn't snuck through and found himself on the card - if Bryan wins the HHH match, I think you'll get a ridiculously hot crowd for the Main E. The thought of Batista winning the title... hottest crowd since one night stand 2006

[BD21]

I really hope The Shield get a Wrestlemania Moment, they deserve it after the 18 months they've had.

I'd have Bryan beat HHH in the main event, towards the end, HHH, Kane and The NAO come down to distract/beat down Bryan justs as he looks to win the title. Prolonged beat down with the crowd giving out serious heat THEN

SIERA, HOTEL, INDIA, ECHO, LIMA, DELTA, THE SHIELD.

They come flying through the fans while they all go wild (as would I) clear house and Ortonturns round to a flying knee from Bryan.

1-2-3. Bryan is Champion. I'd have Bryan pin Orton so we get our inevitable rematch at Extreme Rules (Orton gets his rematch clause and Batista claims he never lost)

[Dolphin Ziggler]

There are so many reasons I disagree with the Mania Melancholy that has engulfed some.

[Hero]

Mania Melancholy is the name Kevin Steen will get if he gets signed up from the recent trials.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Steen used right could be very entertaining

[NickisBHAFC]

Kevin Steen, is he just a rubbish Brodus Clay?

[Marky]

Kevin Steen, is he just a rubbish Brodus Clay?

Where's the fishing rod smiley?

[GSC]

To be fair Crimey I'd watch Raw the night after as well before deciding whether or not to keep watching.

I usually don't like those Raws because of the crowd thinking they're "cool".

Ok Bull

[Mr H]

I'm with Crimey to be fair, it just doesn't feel like Wrestlemania and the fact the guy going into the PPV who looks the strongest is Triple H just reeks. HHH has been the best thing about the build to Mania. He's been the best on the stick, he's told the best story and he always makes himself appear legitimate. That in itself stinks.

The card is poor. Taker v Lesnar is massively uninspiring. When the dust settles I fear it could be up there with Mania 11 as one of the worst ever.

I'll watch Raw the next night though as I can see Sting making his WWE debut.

[GSC]

And beating down Cena?

[owen10ozzy]

The build up has been lacklustre as Mr H says; I get the whole streak, but either get Taker to commit to 8-12 weeks of solid consistent build/put him with someone on full time contract or just don't bother at all....when you look at the build to Shawn/Taker I & then the build to Punk/Brock in his last two it's embarrassing.

I think this Mania is huge for the company to be honest & they absolutely have to get the winners right...even if some people have great matches, if they are on the wrong side result wise then think it's going to have big effect on the futures. We could see HHH beat Bryan...HHH/Batista walk out champ...Cena beat Bray...Kane/NAO overcome Shield...Show win Battle Royale...

Should all of the above occur then you have a product that has no faith in it's next generation of stars...

Moving forward Mania & the following few months will be pivotal in WWE making sure it begins to phase in the new generation and phase out the old. If at least 3 of the following haven't broken the glass and become Main Event stars/A+ players within the next 12 months then the WWE & it's writers would have majorly dropped the ball:

Reigns/Ambrose/Rollins
Bray Wyatt
Bryan (think he still needs that huge payoff)
Cesaro
Sheamus
Ziggler
Cody Rhodes

You have a host of guys who should/are capable of leading the company into the new era...to do so they have to be positioned right...huge 12 months ahead in my opinion.

[BD21]

What's everyone's favourite Entrance?

[GSC]

HHHs stands out as the one that springs to mind

[GSC]

Looks like CM Punk really has moved on

https://vine.co/v/MiapQtYUEVF

[Gregers]

Ordered and food got for Sunday

Going to be a big one!

[Fernando]

Wrestlemania 30 Spoiler:

[Blade]

Wouldn't it be awesome if Hogan came out before the battle Royal and announced it was going to be a ladder match for the trophy hanging up high above the ring as these matches were what got me excited before Maina actually started it really got the crowd going.

[hodge]

Turns out I'm home this weekend so may watch.

[ManUtdImy]

Just ordered it, hopefully it is a memorable one. Ordered last years one and personally found it poor.

[Fernando]

[DrDeath]

fail

[Fernando]

fail

Well that's odd because i can see it   Hopefully that's sorted it

[Guest]

I wasn't gonna bother but woke up this morning with genuine interest to see if WWE can retain not just mine, but I'd imagine a lot of people's interest post Mania

I'm assuming the chatbox will be on for it?

[Adam D]

I just met the guy who was on take me out last series - Davey ? What a complete kumquat

[JamesLincs]

are we gunna have our very own last man standing match on here tonight?

[Clunge4life]

Anyone know how I can access the chat box?

[PhoenixBeer]

WTF???? Brock beats Taker?! In the betting odds, I saw that Taker was cut to 1/12, from 1/100! I thought that was strange! Can't believe it! Neither can the crowd by the sounds of things!!

[adamk]

The streak is..... OVER 21-1. Discuss

[Clunge4life]

HOLY CRAP

It's just weird it really is!!!

WHY???

[Clunge4life]

I can't believe what I've jst seen!

[Clunge4life]

Adam thoughts???

I need to talk to someone I'm stunned?

[Clunge4life]

I just do not understand the booking behind that??

Brock lesnar really??

[PhoenixBeer]

Can't believe it. If I hadn't seen it with my own two eyes, I would've thought it was some weird joke!! Don't understand the reason behind giving it to Brock. At least they've went for the unexpected!!

[BD21]

I'm.... speechless.

[BD21]

When he hit the 3rd F5 I thought "surely that's it" then I realised it was Wrestlemania and that wouldn't happen. I'm shocked. I wasfalling asleep because the match was so boring. The build up was so boring. That's how they end it?! Unbelievable!!!!!

[JamesLincs]

clunge, go on to the home page and scroll down to the very bottom, were all on there bud

[adamk]

Sat in a room with 8 mates and we all sat there in silence. Absolutely gutted. He'll retire on raw tomorrow. End of an era... He was pre-attitude

[BD21]

Yeah surely he's retiring now. Cole, King and JBL spoke as if he was. I'm well and truly stunned.