It's about that time......
I admit, I'm not as excited for this Wrestlemania as last year's, but still, THE ROCK!!!! The patron saint of this website has returned, and for that alone I would shell out my hard-earned dough. The Georgia Dome has long been one of my favorite big-time wrestling venues, and based on an early photo, the inside looks quite nice right now:
Let's get to the card, quickly, because I forgot about the early start time.
Rey Mysterio vs. Dashing Cody Rhodes
I initially typed "Bashing Cody Rhodes" by mistake, which would be great if he needs a gimmick change. I'm loving the Mankindish vibes to his promos lately, and this guy's work on the mic has shown a charisma that I never really thought he had. He goes over here in my first upset of the night.
Winner: The BASHING one.
My Pick: The same.
Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
Rooting for Punk here, but really I just hope these two can come through with a good match.
Winner; Randy Orton
My Pick: CM Punk
John Morrison, Trish Stratus & Snooki vs. Dolph Ziggler & Laycool
I don't think this is going to be as much of a trainwreck as others seem to, mainly due to the fact that everyone in it other than Snooki is pretty good.
Winner: Snooki Team
My Pick: Heel Team, so Vickie can cackle afterwards. Dolph is great, too.
WCW United States Championship
Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus
IF this doesn't get pulled from the show, I'm expecting the match of the night. They had better give these two some time, both are really awesome and more than capable of stealing the show.
Winner: Sheamus
My Pick: Daniel Bryan
WCW Championship
Edge (w/ Christian) vs. Alberto Del Rio (w/ Brodus Clay)
I don't care who wins, I just want a Christian turn. He's awful as a babyface and a great heel. Screw Edge over, I don't care, whatever it takes.
Winner: Alberto
My Pick: Del REEEEEEE-OHHHHHHH, and the return of the real Captain Charisma.
Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole
Special Ref: Stone Cold Steve Austin
I'm looking forward to this just as much as the title match. Lawler should pull some Memphis tricks out of the bag and finally give Cole his just desserts.
Winner: Jerry Lawler
My Pick: Lawler, and I will likely be shouting at the tv during this.
Streak vs. Eternal Sadness
The Undertaker vs. Triple H
I didn't give a shit about this match until the neato video package and then Shawn Michaels' involvement on Monday. Now I am keenly interested. Despite their best efforts at having Taker come off like a dick, is anyone rooting for Hunter here?
Winner: Undertaker
My Pick: Taker, though watching the internet explode if Triple H won might be worth ending the Streak.
Concession Stand Break
Big Show, Kane, Santino Marella & Kofi Kingston vs. The Corre
Hey, it's a meaningless tag match! I like 2/5 of the babyfaces and 1/2 of a heel, so let's go team Show.
Winner: Good guys
My Pick: Good guys, Santino getting the pin.
WWF Championship
John Cena vs. The Miz
I like Miz more than most as champ, mainly because the title seems more important than it has in the past - not because of him really, just because the haven't switched it in a while. I believe that trend ends tonight, though if the Axxess reactions are to be believed, Cena is going to be anything but a babyface. I say Cena wins here, Rock hugs him afterwards and then LAYS HIM THE FUCK OUT to build to either Summerslam or Wrestlemania 28 in Miami.
Winner: John Cena
My Pick: The Rock, via WMIX Hulkster shenanigans
Overall: Not as must-see-at-the-exact-time-it-happens as last year's show, but still - it's freaking Wrestlemania. This is not a show where you want to mess around with streams. Just order the damn thing.
Enjoy, folks.
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