Wrestlemania XXIV

[CM Mark]

Here's the thread for your Wrestlemania speculation. Matches, Angles, and all that other stuff we look forward too once a year. So far I see the card lining up as follows:

HHH vs Cena for the Raw Title
Edge vs Taker for the SD Title
Punk vs Chavo for the Tuesday Night Heat Title
Maria vs Phoenix for the Cunt Title
Morrison and Miz vs Dreamer and Mikey Whipwreck v2.0 for the SD/ECW Tag Titles
Santino and Carlito vs Holly and Rhodes for the Raw Tag Titles
Flair vs HBK
Money in the Bank featuring Jeff Hardy, Kofi Kingston, Fit Finley and others
and if he's cleared by then, Matt Hardy vs MVP


So what's your take?

[Aizazzle]

Hardy vs MVP- Hardy makes his triumphant return, and beats MVP for the US title. For this to go down any other way would be a travesty..

[Jimmy's Dignity]

don't forget that Big Show is allegedly returning


I hope to shit he's not saddled with Khali

[Stormrider666]

Considering the fact that Wrestlemania is 46 days away and there is a shitload of talent from main eventers to mid carders, that gives the WWE alot of time to come up with a solid line up. However, I'm not really that optimistic. I would like to add though, if it is Cena vs Triple H, can we finally get that Cena heel turn and keep Triple H face for a little bit longer.

[Kid Brock]

don't forget that Big Show is allegedly returning


I hope to shit he's not saddled with Khali


He has made a few appearances in FCW lately and should debut after Sunday's ppv.

[jimmyjimjimz]

I dont think theyll put Kofi Kingston in a big Wrestlemania match this year, he's too new. Maybe they will, though. You never know. Too bad he's stuck on Tuesday Night Heat. I'd really like to see him move to Raw one day. Hopefully soon.

[O&APartyRock24]

I hope that HHH wins the title. I would love to see him have another heel run as Champ

[Stormrider666]

I hope that HHH wins the title. I would love to see him have another heel run as Champ

I would rather see him have a face run as the champ. Don't get me wrong, Triple H is probably one of the best heels of all time. Its just that if he is heel, who is he going to face that is currently on the WWE roster, that he hasn't faced already. The only person I could think of is Kennedy, but Kennedy has his own potential to be a great heel.

[O&APartyRock24]

I would rather see him have a face run as the champ. Don't get me wrong, Triple H is probably one of the best heels of all time. Its just that if he is heel, who is he going to face that is currently on the WWE roster, that he hasn't faced already. The only person I could think of is Kennedy, but Kennedy has his own potential to be a great heel.

Your right, i didnt think of that. But i dont think that Kennedy is ready for a WWE Championship Contender.

HHH wins the belt at WM24
Feuds with Cena until the PPV in june or something.
If they make a last second change, Then have Kennedy Retire Flair at WM24,
Build up Kennedy the next couple of months then start the rivalry between HHH and Kennedy after the first PPV in June, and finally coming to an end at SumerSlam.
Or something along those lines

[CM Mark]

Just thought of something VERY unlikely, but still slightly possible.

Ricky Steamboat is on the WWE's payroll. He could come out of retirement and retire Flair at Wrestlemania.

Like I said, very unlikely, I have more of a chance at being picked out of the crowd and beating Cena for the title, but just something to think about.

[Steam]

Steamboat wanted to do something against Flair a few years back when they first hired him to be an agent, but the brass declined.

It will be HBK.

And I'd love for Cena to pick you out of the cheap seats and drop you with the FU.

[CM Mark]

And I'd love for Cena to pick you out of the cheap seats and drop you with the FU.

So would I. Then I could say I was PART OF Wrestlemania, not just AT Wrestlemania. That would kick so many levels of ass!

[Steam]

So would I. Then I could say I was PART OF Wrestlemania, not just AT Wrestlemania. That would kick so many levels of ass!

Oh, I forgot to mention that he, you know, forgot how to do his finisher and played D-Lo to your Droz.

How short-sighted of me.

[jimmyjimjimz]

Steamboat wanted to do something against Flair a few years back when they first hired him to be an agent, but the brass declined.

It will be HBK.

And I'd love for Cena to pick you out of the cheap seats and drop you with the FU.

Can Ricky Steamboat still wrestle? I mean, he's not injured or anything, is he? He didn't have a career ending injury? I always liked how he'd blow the fire out of his mouth before his matches.

[commish13]

I don't think his back is in great shape, but he did a good amount of in-ring stuff (never any matches) when he was with ROH back in 2004.

[Steam]

Can Ricky Steamboat still wrestle? I mean, he's not injured or anything, is he? He didn't have a career ending injury? I always liked how he'd blow the fire out of his mouth before his matches.

Oh yeah, so did I.

That was definitely, by far, the best version of Steamboat ever ever ever.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Just thought of something VERY unlikely, but still slightly possible.

Ricky Steamboat is on the WWE's payroll. He could come out of retirement and retire Flair at Wrestlemania.that would be more than fucking awesome....if it was 1987 :icon_conf

And I'd love for Cena to pick you out of the cheap seats and drop you with the FU.So would I. Then I could say I was PART OF Wrestlemania, not just AT Wrestlemania. That would kick so many levels of ass!Oh, I forgot to mention that he, you know, forgot how to do his finisher and played D-Lo to your Droz.finally, I won't have to hear about how badly his shitty back hurts anymore

[CM Mark]

Oh, I forgot to mention that he, you know, forgot how to do his finisher and played D-Lo to your Droz.

How short-sighted of me.

Eh, what ever. I'd still be part of Wrestlemania, and people would remember me.....at least for a week or so.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

c'mon...you'd be the new Blue Blazer on the board!!

[CM Mark]

Back on track, from the February thread

Right now the rumored Wrestlemania 24 card looks like Randy Orton vs. HHH vs. John Cena, Finlay vs Vince McMahon, Edge vs. Undertaker, Ric Flair vs. Batista, MVP vs. Matt Hardy, Money in the Bank, JBL vs. Chris Jericho and Jeff Hardy vs. Shawn Michaels.

One thing that could stop Smackdown from moving to MyNetworkTV is HD. The station currently does not offer and apparently has no plans to anytime soon.

Another new interview with Hulk Hogan - http://www.theglobeandmail.com

JBL explains why he returned to the ring - http://www.orlandosentinel.com/

[O&APartyRock24]

Rumored WrestleMania 24 Card Inside Here, SD! Update, More
02/17/2008 by Ryan Clark

Right now the rumored Wrestlemania 24 card looks like:

* Randy Orton vs. HHH vs. John Cena (WWE Title)
* Vince McMahon vs. Finlay (World Heavyweight Title)
* Edge vs. Undertaker
* Ric Flair vs. Batista
* Shawn Michaels vs. Jeff Hardy
* MVP vs. Matt Hardy
* JBL vs. Chris Jericho
* Money in the Bank

There will also likely be women's & ECW title matches.

One thing that could stop Smackdown from moving to MyNetworkTV is HD. The station currently does not offer and apparently has no plans to anytime soon.

The Ohio Valley Wrestling developmental talents are slated to report to Florida Championship Wrestling by the first week of March. The combined roster with the current FCW talent and the incoming OVW stars will be approximately 70 wrestlers. With so many people vying for so few spots, expect some cuts this spring.

[Flea_Man]

I'd much rather see HBK vs. Flair and Hardy/Cena/Orton.

[O&APartyRock24]

I'd much rather see HBK vs. Flair and Hardy/Cena/Orton.

I agree with HBK vs. Flair. But as much as i like Jeff Hardy and would want him to have the WWE Championship NO WAY would i like to see him in the main event at WM. Yes he would put on an amazing show. But still i would rather see HHH vs. Cena and maybe Randy in their also

[Jimmy's Dignity]

ugh....Batista gets to maybe retire Flair? :yuck2:

[jimmyjimjimz]

ugh....Batista gets to maybe retire Flair? :yuck2:

I know, it's horrible. Hopefully Vince changes his mind and he fights Flair. That would be a good send-off, at least I think so.

[annoyinglee]

My Matches For Wrestlemaina 24

Elimination Chamber Match: Randy Orton vs. Triple H vs. John Cena vs. HBK vs. Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Hardy (WWE Title)

Casket Match: Edge vs. The Undertaker (World Heavyweight Title)

Chain Strap Match: C.M. Punk vs. Snitsky (ECW Title)

Four Way Dance: Mr. Kennedy vs. Finlay vs. Kane vs. Chavo Guerrero (IC title)

Matt Hardy vs. MVP (US title)

Career Threat Match(no DQ) Flair vs. JBL

TLC Match: John Morrison & The Miz vs. Decuce & Domino vs. Zack Ryder & Curtis Hawkins vs. Carltio & Santino vs. Highlanders vs. London & Kendrick vs. Benjamin & Hass vs. Holly & Rhodes vs. Cade & Murdoch ( wwe Raw & Smackdown tag team titles)

Batista vs. The Big Show

[Stormrider666]

My Matches For Wrestlemaina 24

Elimination Chamber Match: Randy Orton vs. Triple H vs. John Cena vs. HBK vs. Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Hardy (WWE Title)

Casket Match: Edge vs. The Undertaker (World Heavyweight Title)

Chain Strap Match: C.M. Punk vs. Snitsky (ECW Title)

Four Way Dance: Mr. Kennedy vs. Finlay vs. Kane vs. Chavo Guerrero (IC title)

Matt Hardy vs. MVP (US title)

Career Threat Match(no DQ) Flair vs. JBL

TLC Match: John Morrison & The Miz vs. Decuce & Domino vs. Zack Ryder & Curtis Hawkins vs. Carltio & Santino vs. Highlanders vs. London & Kendrick vs. Benjamin & Hass vs. Holly & Rhodes vs. Cade & Murdoch ( wwe Raw & Smackdown tag team titles)

Batista vs. The Big Show

Now this is a Wrestlemania line up I could get behind. I would change the Elimination chamber match to a Hell in the Cell.

[O&APartyRock24]

Now this is a Wrestlemania line up I could get behind. I would change the Elimination chamber match to a Hell in the Cell.

x2
I would like to see something other then the Money in the Bank match at WM24, Like a Hell in a Cell match or something along those lines.

[O&APartyRock24]

Rey not competing at WM24
http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=205455627
Report: Rey Mysterio's Surgery Set For Friday?, Details
02/19/2008 by Ryan Clark

Rey Mysterio will not be wrestling at WrestleMania after all. Mysterio is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair his torn biceps muscle this Friday, reports prowrestling.NET. He will miss between four and six months.

After missing WrestleMania last year, Mysterio had his sights set on wrestling at this year's event as there were plans to do a Mysterio & Floyd Mayweather vs. Big Show & Shane McMahon match. As a consolation prize, Mysterio, who was seen briefly shown backstage on Raw tonight with Mayweather, has been been assured that he will still be involved in the angle in some way.

Updated WM24 card---
http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=205403195
Updated WrestleMania 24 Card & Several Spoilers
02/18/2008 by Ryan Clark

Following this week's RAW, here is the latest card for WrestleMania XXIV on March 30th:

WWE Title Triple Threat Match
Randy Orton (c) vs. John Cena vs. Triple H

World Heavyweight Title Match
Edge (c) vs. The Undertaker

Money In The Bank Ladder Match
Mr. Kennedy, Jeff Hardy have qualified - 6 spots remain

The Money in the Bank match will feature 8 different WWE superstars.

There have been sporadic talks the past couple weeks of doing a 'Celebrity Battle Royal' at WrestleMania. The possible name as of now that has been thrown around is Kevin Federline.

The IC title will not be defended.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

The IC title will not be defended. what's amazing is that it was last defended in 2002...Wrestlemania X-8 (yeah, before they went back to straight Roman Numerals) when William Regal dropped the strap to RVD :icon_eek:

[O&APartyRock24]

what's amazing is that it was last defended in 2002...Wrestlemania X-8 (yeah, before they went back to straight Roman Numerals) when William Regal dropped the strap to RVD :icon_eek:

I think that they should have a IC Championship Open Challenge. But its a Ladder match. That would be good. I know Hardy is already in The MITB match. But that thought just came to mind.

[commish13]

It's not a video game, people. Enough with the unnecessary gimmick matches.

[O&APartyRock24]

It's not a video game, people. Enough with the unnecessary gimmick matches.

true, true, true hahaha

[Stormrider666]

I think that they should have a IC Championship Open Challenge. But its a Ladder match. That would be good. I know Hardy is already in The MITB match. But that thought just came to mind.

Or take the IC championship, put in the briefcase with the contract. You can go back to the days of the IC champion being the #1 contender.

[jimmyjimjimz]

It's not a video game, people. Enough with the unnecessary gimmick matches.

I agree, it's wrestlemania. wrestlemania shouldnt have all those gimmick matches.

[O&APartyRock24]

from wrestlezone.com
2 New Matches Added To WWE WrestleMania 24 - Details
02/25/2008 by Ryan Clark

Floyd "Money" Mayweather vs. The Big Show is now official for Wrestlemania 24. WWE had contacted boxer Oscar De La Hoya regarding Wrestlemania. The idea was for De La Hoya to team with Rey Mysterio Jr. against Mayweather Jr. and a partner. The De La Hoya vs. Mayweather boxing match did 2.4 million PPV buys. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that De La Hoya's camp turned it down wanting nothing to do with pro wrestling.

At the WrestleMania 24 press conference earlier today in Los Angeles, a match was announced that will feature Maria and Candice Michelle teaming in what was described as a Playboy Bunny Match. Opponents for Candice and Maria were not named.

Here is the updated card for WWE WrestleMania 24 on Sunday, March 30, live and only on Pay Per View from Orlando, Florida at the Florida Citrus Bowl:

WWE Championship - Triple Threat Match
- Randy Orton (c) vs. Triple H vs. John Cena.

World Heavyweight Championship Match
- Edge (c) vs. The Undertaker.

"Money in the Bank" Ladder Match
(Winner earns a shot at a WWE World Title)
- Qualified so far: WWE Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy, Mr. Kennedy and Shelton Benjamin.

- Floyd "Money" Mayweather vs. The Big Show.

Playboy Bunny Match
- Maria & Candice Michelle vs. to be announced.

As always, we will be providing live PBP coverage of WWE WrestleMania 24 on Sunday, March 30 starting at 7:00 p.m. Eastern (6:00 p.m. Central). Stay tuned for more.

[Thomas146]

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[Stormrider666]

from wrestlezone.com



Also to add:

Flair vs Micheals
Bastista vs Umaga (I know its not official, but who else is Smackdown going to pick to represent them in a match)
Money in the Bank-Jeff Hardy, Chris Jericho, Shelton Benjamin and Mr. Kennedy)

[Steam]

Also to add:

Bastista vs Umaga (I know its not official, but who else is Smackdown going to pick to represent them in a match)


My money is on Jimmy Wang Yang.

[Stormrider666]

My money is on Jimmy Wang Yang.

I like Jimmy Wang Yang, but there is no way in hell he should be going against Umaga. However since two of the people that I thought would be in the MITB match(Umaga and Bastista), won't be in it, I say give Jimmy a shot.

[Steam]

I like Jimmy Wang Yang, but there is no way in hell he should be going against Umaga. However since two of the people that I thought would be in the MITB match(Umaga and Bastista), won't be in it, I say give Jimmy a shot.

Uh, it was sarcasm, sir.

I like Jimmy too, but I just would find it funny if it was him against Umaga. I think he would be a fine candidate for MITB, especially since they made some remarks at the start of the year that indicated they were going to try and push him.

[Stormrider666]

Uh, it was sarcasm, sir.

I like Jimmy too, but I just would find it funny if it was him against Umaga. I think he would be a fine candidate for MITB, especially since they made some remarks at the start of the year that indicated they were going to try and push him.

Sorry sir, didn't realize you were being sarcastic.:action-sm

[O&APartyRock24]

Bubba The Love Douche says Mayweather's Payoff is not true---

Bubba The Love Sponge Says Mayweather's Payoff Is Untrue


Written by: Andy Stevens - February 26th, 2008

Bubba The Love Sponge commented on the Floyd Mayweather payoff which is being reported for his WrestleMania 24 appearance, on is broadcast earlier today on Sirius Channel, Howard 101.

Bubba The Love Sponge is best friends with Hulk Hogan who was best man at his wedding last year, said that he know from a very reliable source that Floyd Mayweather is not getting anything near to that amount and hinted that it was all for publicity.

Also someone asked if there was going to be 8 people in the money in the bank match
WrestleMania 24 Spoilers; Shane McMahon, No IC Title Match, More


Written by: Kyle Faust - February 18th, 2008

- Expect Shane McMahon to team with The Big Show at Wrestlemania 24 to take on Floyd Mayweather and Rey Mysterio.

- The Money in the Bank match will feature 8 different WWE superstars.

- There have been sporadic talks the past couple weeks of doing a 'Celebrity Battle Royal' at WrestleMania. The possible name as of now that has been thrown around is Kevin Federline.

-- With Jeff Hardy winning his Money in the Bank qualifying match tonight on Raw against Snitsky, that means the WWE Intercontinental Championship won't be defended at WrestleMania for the sixth consecutive year. The last time the belt was up for grabs at WrestleMania was in 2002 at WrestleMania X8 when Rob Van Dam defeated William Regal for the belt.

[AND......YUCK]

Bubba The Love Douche says Mayweather's Payoff is not true---





1. Bubba is a cunt

and to my post, Wrestlemania is gonna be $55 AND $70 for HD, I havent missed a mania since WM 13 but unless some friends of mine wanna split the cost it looks like im missing this one, plus there really isnt anything exciting. UFC will continue to get my PPV money

UFC FTW!!!!!

[Stormrider666]

Bubba The Love Douche says Mayweather's Payoff is not true---



Also someone asked if there was going to be 8 people in the money in the bank match

Please do not let there a celebrity battle royal. They already have Mayweather as a sideshow attraction, the WWE doesn't need the battle royal. As for the four other spots in the MITB match, I can see Kane and CM Punk, don't know who the other two would be.

[askewcore]

As for the four other spots in the MITB match, I can see Kane and CM Punk, don't know who the other two would be.

I think MVP will end up in it, if he's not involved in a feud yet (i cant recall) and for the other one, Matt Hardy should be close to a return, no?

[Jimmy's Dignity]

I could see it being MVP & Matt Hardy in there too...unless of course they decided to defend the US title since they're not defending the IC title again :icon_roll

[askewcore]

They have US and IC titles? Hmmm, who'da thunk it?

[Stormrider666]

I could see it being MVP & Matt Hardy in there too...unless of course they decided to defend the US title since they're not defending the IC title again :icon_roll

It has to be Matt Hardy vs MVP, one on one, to continue the feud, I'm starting to think, if we don't see Matt Hardy back in the next week or so, than MVP will probably be in MITB.

[annoyinglee]

My Matches For Wrestlemaina 24

Elimination Chamber Match: Randy Orton vs. Triple H vs. John Cena vs. HBK vs. Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Hardy (WWE Title)

Casket Match: Edge vs. The Undertaker (World Heavyweight Title)

Chain Strap Match: C.M. Punk vs. Snitsky (ECW Title)

Four Way Dance: Mr. Kennedy vs. Finlay vs. Kane vs. Chavo Guerrero (IC title)

Matt Hardy vs. MVP (US title)

Career Threat Match(no DQ) Flair vs. JBL

TLC Match: John Morrison & The Miz vs. Decuce & Domino vs. Zack Ryder & Curtis Hawkins vs. Carltio & Santino vs. Highlanders vs. London & Kendrick vs. Benjamin & Hass vs. Holly & Rhodes vs. Cade & Murdoch ( wwe Raw & Smackdown tag team titles)

Batista vs. The Big Show


I left out my WrestleMaina 24 Matches for the Batista vs. The Big Show is the number one contender match for the winner of The World Heavyweight Title at Backlash. Fan The ECW Title: Chain Strap Match C.M. Punk vs. Snitsky will have a special guess referee: Tommy Dreamer. For The WWE title will be a Hell in a Cell Match

[O&APartyRock24]

Updated Mania card
Updated WrestleMania XXIV PPV Card - Another Match Added
03/03/2008 by Ryan Clark

After the March 3rd edition of WWE Raw, below is the updated card for WrestleMania XXIV. WrestleMania will be live on pay-per-view from the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida on March 30, 2008.

WWE Championship Match
- Randy Orton (c) vs. John Cena vs. Triple H

WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match
- Edge (c) vs. The Undertaker

Money In The Bank Ladder Match
- Confirmed thus far: Ken Kennedy vs. Chris Jericho vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Carlito

Career Threatening Match
- Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels

Raw vs. SmackDown Match
- Umaga vs. Batista

Playboy BunnyMania
Candice Michelle & Maria vs. Beth Phoenix & Melina

John "Bradshaw" Layfield vs. Finlay

Big Show vs. Floyd Mayweather

For the womens match i read that its going to be a Lumberjack match and Snoop Dog will be over seeing it.

[CM Mark]

WWE Championship Match
- Randy Orton (c) vs. John Cena vs. Triple H - Who really cares?

WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match
- Edge (c) vs. The Undertaker - 16-0 mother fuckers!!

Money In The Bank Ladder Match
- Confirmed thus far: Ken Kennedy vs. Chris Jericho vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Carlito - Gonna kick ass

Career Threatening Match
- Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels - When Flair loses, I will be in tears

Raw vs. SmackDown Match
- Umaga vs. Batista - Time to hit the gimmick tables

Playboy BunnyMania
Candice Michelle & Maria vs. Beth Phoenix & Melina - Bathroom break after this one, you know, with the baby oil

John "Bradshaw" Layfield vs. Finlay - Could be good

Big Show vs. Floyd Mayweather -Bathroom break

[O&APartyRock24]

50 Cent To Appear At 'Mania 24 w/ Mayweather
Breaking News: 50 Cent To Appear At 'Mania 24 w/ Mayweather
03/04/2008 by Ryan Clark

This morning Floyd "Money" Mayweather and rapper 50 Cent appeared on New York hip hop radio station "Power 105". While talking about his upcoming match with the Big Show at WrestleMania XXIV, Mayweather told 50 Cent, "I'd like for you to bring me out [to the ring]". 50 answered, "I'm coming. I'm coming."

MTV.com confirms "50 Cent Joining Floyd Mayweather At 'WrestleMania' Match Against Big Show"

This would not be the first time 50 Cent was at Floyd Mayweather's side for a big fight. 50 rapped his hit song "I Get Money" while escorting Mayweather to the ring before his fight with Oscar De La Hoya last year.

In a recent interview with MTV News, Mayweather was asked about 50 Cent and said, "We got a friendship. We talk about business a little bit. We talked about it when Coca-Cola bought VitaminWater. He said, 'You didn't see what I just did?' .. I said 'Of course I did. Congratulations. Now you have to take me out to eat.'"

[Jimmy's Dignity]

I assume Umaga vs. Batista is going to be a straight 1 on 1 match.

But I wonder if they're going to put some sort of gimmick on the Finlay - JBL match? I kind of assume that it's going to be something like a street fight, No DQ, maybe a cage or something along those lines

[O&APartyRock24]

But I wonder if they're going to put some sort of gimmick on the Finlay - JBL match? I kind of assume that it's going to be something like a street fight, No DQ, maybe a cage or something along those lines

I think that they should put some sort of gimmick on the Finlay vs. JBL because they would really do that well because they have the same style of fighting. Also it would just be a good match.

[jimmyjimjimz]

I got a question.

If the orange bowl/citrus bowl/whatever bowl it is has no roof, how are they gonna do the ladder match? They have nowhere to hang the briefcase from.

[Steam]

I got a question.

If the orange bowl/citrus bowl/whatever bowl it is has no roof, how are they gonna do the ladder match? They have nowhere to hang the briefcase from.

They're going to hang it from Mark's fat ass.

[jimmyjimjimz]

They're going to hang it from Mark's fat ass.

lol hahahahaha

I'm assuming theyre gonna do what they did at Wrestlemania IX, and theyre gonna have some sort of auning up above the ring.

[commish13]

I got a question.

If the orange bowl/citrus bowl/whatever bowl it is has no roof, how are they gonna do the ladder match? They have nowhere to hang the briefcase from.

Are you really that dumb?

You don't think they've thought of that?

[Jimmy's Dignity]

yeah, they'll probably have an awning above the ring...the way the lighting is, they'll need something above it to aid in banging the light back down to the center of the ring. Although they could always use the flying camera rig that the XFL invented...and everyone else stole

[CM Mark]

Found out last night that along with 50Cent, Snoop Dog, Rayven Symone(however the hell you spell that nig whore's name) and a couple of other "celebrities" are going to be there. It's turning from Wrestlemania to Negromania

[O&APartyRock24]

- There is talk of adding CM Punk vs. Chavo Guerrero in an Extreme Rules match for the ECW Title to the lineup.

- Three spots remain for this year's Money in the Bank ladder match. Currently the favorites for those finals spots are Elijah Burke, Kane and believe it or not The Great Khali.

If they put Khali in there I'm going to be pissed. Also i think that they are going to make some sort of Roof thing so that if it rains the ring will not get all wet and shit.

[O&APartyRock24]

They're going to hang it from Mark's fat ass.

:haha7::haha7:

[Standby]

If Snoop Dogg doesn't spend the entire lumberjack match pouring 40's on the Divas' asses, I'll be sorely disappointed.

WM without that = NO BUYS

[Nimrod]

Found out last night that along with 50Cent, Snoop Dog, Rayven Symone(however the hell you spell that nig whore's name) and a couple of other "celebrities" are going to be there. It's turning from Wrestlemania to Negromania

KFC presents Wrestlemania 24

[Stormrider666]

Found out last night that along with 50Cent, Snoop Dog, Rayven Symone(however the hell you spell that nig whore's name) and a couple of other "celebrities" are going to be there. It's turning from Wrestlemania to Negromania

Don't forget about everybody's favorite, ******loving, "reality star", Kim Kardashian. Also the WWE is going to ruin a good thing, if they are serious about putting Khali in the MITB match. I think by the end of tommorrow's Smackdown, we should know who the final 3 wrestlers are going to be.

[Kugzilla]

What, is Mary Hart busy this year? Geez....

[jimmyjimjimz]

Kim Kardashian


I never heard of her. Is she the lady who used to be married to the guy who played for the Jets, and she had a reality show with her daughter for like 3 seconds?

[askewcore]

I never heard of her. Is she the lady who used to be married to the guy who played for the Jets, and she had a reality show with her daughter for like 3 seconds?

Nah, her dad defended OJ. Then got puddin' brained and she made a porno tape with a colored.

[Steam]

I never heard of her. Is she the lady who used to be married to the guy who played for the Jets, and she had a reality show with her daughter for like 3 seconds?

You're thinking of Mark Gastineau's ex-wife.

[mikeybot]

KFC presents Wrestlemania 24

Nah, it's more like Popeye's

Wow, 6,700th post and it's racist and in a wrestling thread. What a surprise.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

You're thinking of Mark Gastineau's ex-wife.

both she & her daughter were extremely fuckable

[CM Mark]

Wow, 6,700th post and it's racist and in a wrestling thread. What a surprise.


Here, have a cake

http://coolest-birthday-cakes.shippony.com/images/characters/curious-george/curious-george-08.jpg

[Vyce]

I never heard of her. Is she the lady who used to be married to the guy who played for the Jets, and she had a reality show with her daughter for like 3 seconds?

No. She's the daughter of a famous lawyer, and also had a sex tape released where she fucks a ******.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Kim Kardashian
http://www.wallpaperbase.com/wallpapers/celebs/kimkardashian/kim_kardashian_1.jpg


Gastineau Girls - not really NSFW, but hot
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/2928/brittnygastineaujan245tb4.jpg

[jimmyjimjimz]

You're thinking of Mark Gastineau's ex-wife.

Yeah, I had a feeling it was him. I just wasn't 100% sure.

[Stormrider666]

Yeah, I had a feeling it was him. I just wasn't 100% sure.

Well to be honest, all those reality star whores just seem to look the same after a while.

[CM Mark]

Well to be honest, all those reality star whores just seem to look the same after a while.

White people are so sc.......oh, wait. Sorry, I forgot

[jimmyjimjimz]

will this turn into the Wrestlemania watching thread the night of Wrestlemania, or will there be a seperate Wrestlemania watching thread?

[CM Mark]

will this turn into the Wrestlemania watching thread the night of Wrestlemania, or will there be a seperate Wrestlemania watching thread?

I say you guys turn this into the watching thread. I may have a blackberry by then, so I can give updates from inside the stadium. If not, if anyone wants live updates from the building, feel free to PM me your cell number, and if I remember, I'll add you to the text list.

[Steam]

will this turn into the Wrestlemania watching thread the night of Wrestlemania, or will there be a seperate Wrestlemania watching thread?

Probably can just do it here. Same for the Hall of Fame.

[annoyinglee]

Made up Wrestlemaina 24 carded by Annoyinglee

The Main Event:The Hell In The Cell: Randy Orton (c) vs. Triple H vs. John Cena vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Hardy for the WWE Championship

Casket Match: Edge (c) vs. The Undertaker for the world heavyweight championship

Strap Match(Chain) Snitsky (c) vs. CM Punk for the ECW championship
Special Guest Referee: Tommy Dreamer

Mr. Kennedy (c) vs. Kane vs. Finlay vs. Chavo Guerrero (Four Way Dance) for The IC championship

Career Threat Match(Ric Flair's Career is on the line, No DQ) Ric Flair vs. JBL

Ladder Match: Matt Hardy vs. MVP(c) for the US championship

Smackdown Number One Contender Match(The World Heavyweight Championship) Batista vs. The Big Show if who win at Wrestlemaina 24 choose to fight the Winner of the World Heavyweight championship at Wrestlemania 24, Smackdown or Backlash

TLC Match(The Tag Team who wins the raw & smackdown tag teams title are the official the WWE tag team champions) John Morrison & The Miz (smackdown tag champs), Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes ( raw tag champs) vs. Carltio & Santino Marella vs. Zack Ryder & Curtis Hawkins vs. Benjamin & Hass vs. London & Kendrick vs. Cade & Murdoch

ECW Hardcore Match: Number One Contender Match(A shoot for ECW championship at WrestleMaina 24 or on ECW) Kofi Kingston vs. Big Daddy V vs. Elijah Burke

[Jimmy's Dignity]

so yeah.....Jeff Hardy (http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/jeffhardysuspended) fucked up and won't be in the MITB....or on TV for the next 60 days. Good job jackass

so who's going to replace him in the MITB? Is Matt Hardy healthy enough?

[tysonpunchinguterus]

so yeah.....Jeff Hardy (http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/jeffhardysuspended) fucked up and won't be in the MITB....or on TV for the next 60 days. Good job jackass

so who's going to replace him in the MITB? Is Matt Hardy healthy enough?


What a moron Hardy is. When I saw that Jericho won the IC Title from him, I assumed it was because Hardy was going to win the Ladder Match and possibly get a WWE Title win at some point. I guess not. My guess is Jericho wins it, but I could see Kennedy winning it again, too.

I don't know who will replace him. I'd assume CM Punk is getting a shot at the ECW title at WM, so that rules him out. By now, anyone who means anything to the company has either been booked in a match or is already in the MiTB match. Maybe Kane? I don't know if he has anything going on because I don't watch Smackdown.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

What a moron Hardy is. When I saw that Jericho won the IC Title from him, I assumed it was because Hardy was going to win the Ladder Match and possibly get a WWE Title win at some point. I guess not. My guess is Jericho wins it, but I could see Kennedy winning it again, too.

I don't know who will replace him. I'd assume CM Punk is getting a shot at the ECW title at WM, so that rules him out. By now, anyone who means anything to the company has either been booked in a match or is already in the MiTB match. Maybe Kane? I don't know if he has anything going on because I don't watch Smackdown.

I'd actually be happy with Kane getting it...wasn't he in the MITB a couple of years ago? Have him win and then re-ignite the Kane - Undertaker feud again....although this time it's for the title. Kane - Taker 73 would be much better than 'Taker - Mark Henry/Khali

[Aizazzle]

Wow I'm not the only one who wants a Kane/Taker feud again. They need to redeem Kane first from the WM20 squash match against Taker.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

I still think that Kane-HHH Chain match for the IC title was damned good

love Kane & Taker, hate Batista/Umaga/Khali/Rey

[Stormrider666]

I'd actually be happy with Kane getting it...wasn't he in the MITB a couple of years ago? Have him win and then re-ignite the Kane - Undertaker feud again....although this time it's for the title. Kane - Taker 73 would be much better than 'Taker - Mark Henry/Khali

Yeah Kane was in the MITB match, a couple of years ago. I have been pulling for him to get one of the final spots. Although I think a Kane/Undertaker feud is one of those feuds, that I think we have gotten everything we possibly could out of it and its time to move on. (HBK/Triple H being another one). Jeff Hardy really is a moron for getting suspended, but if he was in that much pain, may it would have been better if he took time off. I knew there had to be something else to Jericho winning the title last night.

[Kugzilla]

Punk vs. Big Daddy V on ECW tonight for a spot in MITB.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Gee...I wonder who's going to win that one? A highly athletic 180-190 lb guy who can work with anyone in any style match or a 500+ lber who has severe difficulty getting in and out of the ring, regardless of how many times JR says that he moves "remarkably well for a man of his size"

:icon_roll

[Stormrider666]

Okay when the hell did MVP qualify for the MITB?

[Jimmy's Dignity]

of all the strange/BS times...at a house show

the Intercontinental, US and Smackdown/ECW tag titles all will not be defended at the Wrestlemania because the champs (or 1/2 in the case of Morrison) are all in the MITB match

[Kugzilla]

Is this 24 man battle royal I've heard talk of officially added?

[commish13]

Well seeing as it was announced on TV and is on WWE's official website, I'd say it is.

[CM Mark]

The line up so far.


Triple Threat Match for the WWE Championship
World Heavyweight Champion Edge vs. Undertaker
Floyd "Money" Mayweather vs. Big Show
Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels (Career Threatening Match)
Money in the Bank Ladder Match
SmackDown vs. Raw: Batista vs. Umaga
24-Man Battle Royal - Winner faces ECW Champion
Finlay vs. JBL - Belfast Brawl
BunnyMania Lumberjack Match: Candice & Maria vs. The Glamazon & Melina


Holy mother fuck this is going to be one shitty PPV. Flair vs Michaels is the only good looking match on the card. I almost regret the fact that I am going to be there.

[Stormrider666]

of all the strange/BS times...at a house show

the Intercontinental, US and Smackdown/ECW tag titles all will not be defended at the Wrestlemania because the champs (or 1/2 in the case of Morrison) are all in the MITB match

Also what are the odds that both Cody Rhodes and Hardcore Holly will be in the 24 man battle royal.

[Balls_Mahoney]

Also what are the odds that both Cody Rhodes and Hardcore Holly will be in the 24 man battle royal.


in my opinion the last legit good wrestlemania was wrestlemania 20 even cena vs big slow was good. plus molly holly Victoria owned the other diva title matches.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Okay...could they have POSSIBLY chosen a worse song for Wrestlemania? I like the song and all, but Snow (Hey Yah) does absolutely NOTHING to psyche me up for the matches.

"Heeeeeeyyyy yooooo...listen what Iiiii saaaayyyy ooohhhh" just does not inspire me to watch pending violence between 'Taker & Edge or the triple threat between HHH, Orton & Cena

:arrrh:

[O&APartyRock24]

Okay...could they have POSSIBLY chosen a worse song for Wrestlemania? I like the song and all, but Snow (Hey Yah) does absolutely NOTHING to psyche me up for the matches.

"Heeeeeeyyyy yooooo...listen what Iiiii saaaayyyy ooohhhh" just does not inspire me to watch pending violence between 'Taker & Edge or the triple threat between HHH, Orton & Cena

:arrrh:

x2
is it just me or does this Wrestlemaina seem like there isn't that much hype or anticipation around it as previous ones?

[Jimmy's Dignity]

it almost feels like everything was an afterthought. Sometimes you can see things building by Survivor Series, this year it was kind of like, "Okay, Cena's back so we're gonna put the strap on him...umm, we call Batista the Animal & Umaga a beast, so lets pair them up...last year we had Donald Trump, lets get someone black this year..."

don't get me wrong, I'll still order it, but that's because I'm expecting/hoping that MITB steals the show. Or Flair-HBK

[Kugzilla]

If this were Generic PPV #2 or the Great American Bash, no one would buy it. I'm still having a hard time thinking of putting up $55 bucks for it. With the time difference here, it will be starting at like 1-2 PM local time, so I may wait on the replay to hear it's good or bad to decide and watch it at night and pretend its live.

I hear beer helps with that.

[Stormrider666]

it almost feels like everything was an afterthought. Sometimes you can see things building by Survivor Series, this year it was kind of like, "Okay, Cena's back so we're gonna put the strap on him...umm, we call Batista the Animal & Umaga a beast, so lets pair them up...last year we had Donald Trump, lets get someone black this year..."

don't get me wrong, I'll still order it, but that's because I'm expecting/hoping that MITB steals the show. Or Flair-HBK

Its almost like they still haven't been able to find a direction, in the aftermath of the Beniot thing and the subsequent suspensions of talent that followed. Then the returns of Jericho and JBL have just seemed to add to the mess. Money wise, it was going to be a long shot that I was going to order it anyway, so I don't have to worry about being disappointed. I will say though, if the WWE were smart, they would let JR and the King call the whole show.

[Biff Hardslab]

Back in the good ol' days when they only used to run 4 ppv's a year, this event actually meant something to the fans. They would slowly build over MONTHS, not weeks or days, storylines that had people hooked. I remember being driven an hour to the Peoria Civic Center to watch WM III on closed circuit TV. Why? because after the long slow build up of Hogan vs. Andre, you had to see how it turned out. Even though it was a shitty match, it worked because of the perfect hype.

Wrestlemania now is just a glorified RAW. There is nothing special about it. Matches are thrown together at the last minute, and its the exact same shit you can see on TV for free. What are they possibly going to show you or do that would justify $55.00?

[CM Mark]

if things weren't already set, I would honestly consider not going to this. The only thing I am looking forward to is Flair/Michaels. Maybe MitB as well, but now with Jeff suspended, meh. CM Punk is going to steal the show in that match now.

[O&APartyRock24]

if things weren't already set, I would honestly consider not going to this. The only thing I am looking forward to is Flair/Michaels. Maybe MitB as well, but now with Jeff suspended, meh. CM Punk is going to steal the show in that match now.

I'm looking forward to Flair/HBK, that should be a really great match, and a great moment. MITB, i really hope that Y2J and Punk and Kennedy steal the show. So that it will cement Kennedy's place as a top guy in the WWE. Also i like Y2J and want him to do well and put on a good showing, and the same for Punk. As for the other matches, i hope we get a surprise with the 24 Man Battle Royal, i would like to see Kane or someone get the title shot. Not some pushover jobber. HHH vs. Cena vs. Randy. ehhh i dont know where i stand on this one. It could be good, but I just don't know about this one. I am really disappointed with how they haven't pushed Taker vs. Edge match, if they did the right promos and actually pushed the match it could have been a really great match with a lot of hype around it. Big Show vs. Mayweather. I'm interested in how they play this one out. It can either be a good match or a total abortion.

[CM Mark]

Show Mayweather is going to be an abortion, no matter what they do

[Balls_Mahoney]

wrestlemania has not been good in years. how is the undertaker going to do his plancha? maybe edges will help him up and taker can do the dive on 3 of em

[commish13]

Taker did the plancha at 'Mania last year, and he's in better shape now than he's been in his entire wrestling career.

I'm not sure what your completely unfounded criticism of 'Taker is.

[Balls_Mahoney]

Taker did the plancha at 'Mania last year, and he's in better shape now than he's been in his entire wrestling career.

I'm not sure what your completely unfounded criticism of 'Taker is.

no no im not badmouthing taker just sayin edge isent big like mark kenry or batista. but maybe taker can do it if his cronies are there.

[Flea_Man]

Show Mayweather is going to be an abortion, no matter what they do

That's why it'll be a classic.

[Aizazzle]

That's why it'll be a classic.

This is obviously a throwback match. We are going back to the good old days when a sparkling wiggle constantly tries to run away from the white man.

[cigarsandscotch]

The classy move with Flair would be for him to win the mstch, then announce his retirement at the end of the match. I would also like him to come back as a manager. I miss managers.

[CM Mark]

The couple of people who post in the wrestling forums who's cell numbers I have will be receiving live text updates from the Hall of Fame ceremony and Wrestlemania itself. I'm sure that they will be posting my updates here, but if anyone else wishes to receive the updates straight from me, PM me with your cell numbers. Be prepared to receive many texts from me over the course of the weekend.

[Balls_Mahoney]

The classy move with Flair would be for him to win the mstch, then announce his retirement at the end of the match. I would also like him to come back as a manager. I miss managers.

he was manager for trips that was sweet

[O&APartyRock24]

The classy move with Flair would be for him to win the mstch, then announce his retirement at the end of the match. I would also like him to come back as a manager. I miss managers.

x2 minus the manager thing.
But it would be an amazing moment if they gave him the WWE Championship in his final match. Then next night on Raw, he announces his retirement. Then do a tribute show. Vacate the WWE Championship then have HHH win the title at Backlash. But that wont happen. Also do you think that they will have HHH break Flairs 16 time world championship "record"?

[Jimmy's Dignity]

x2 minus the manager thing.
But it would be an amazing moment if they gave him the WWE Championship in his final match. Then next night on Raw, he announces his retirement. Then do a tribute show. Vacate the WWE Championship then have HHH win the title at Backlash. But that wont happen. Also do you think that they will have HHH break Flairs 16 time world championship "record"?
that would be pretty interesting, but I don't think he gets one last run. They did have him vs. HHH for the title a year ago or so on Raw in Charlotte, NC. They put on a hell of a match, it was almost like a fairwell tour before this most current fairwell tour started.

[tysonpunchinguterus]

My prediction for the Big Show/Mayweather match is that Mayweather wins by DQ after Big Show refuses to stop beating the hell out of him. Mayweather gets the win he wsa probably promised when he agreed to do the show and Big Show avoids looking like a pussy in his first PPV back. It'll still suck and be a waste of time, but at least it'll be short.

[commish13]

x2 minus the manager thing.
But it would be an amazing moment if they gave him the WWE Championship in his final match. Then next night on Raw, he announces his retirement. Then do a tribute show. Vacate the WWE Championship then have HHH win the title at Backlash. But that wont happen. Also do you think that they will have HHH break Flairs 16 time world championship "record"?

Well... I like the idea somewhat. ENOUGH with the Triple H love already. Can we PLEASE get something new and fresh? I'd like to see Flair beat Michaels at 'Mania. Orton retains the title as well. The next night, we go back to the very beginning of the Flair retirement storyline. Flair takes on Orton, the first guy who tried to end his career in this story, and Flair beats him for the title. He then has an emotional retirement speech the following week on RAW and vacates the title and goes out as a 17 time champion.

Then they run a tournament for the belt that lasts a couple months and ends on a PPV with the new champion being a guy who has never held a world title before. THAT is how you go into the summer. Not with another fucking stale Triple H title reign where he'll probably be feuding with Cena or Orton. That is the absolute worst case scenario.

[tysonpunchinguterus]

I wouldn't mind Flair beating HBK at WM. It would certainly be unexpected to most people, but I don't like the idea of him winning the title and vacating it. To me, it doesn't do any good for the company and takes away from the ext champ's legitimacy a little because he never actually beat the previous champ. To me, vacating the title should only be done when the champion isinjured and unable to safely drop the belt in a match or in some sort of "controvery" like the Hogan/Andre/DiBiase angle. Why not let Flair elevate someone on his way out if that's the result you want in the end? Have a tournament to name a new #1 contender and have that guy go over a more-established guy in the final match like HHH, HBK, Orton, etc. and then beat Flair for the title. They can build it up throughout the tournament that he's an underdog against so many other former champs and then have more buildup to the title match.

Having said that, my preference would be to see Jericho take the title from Flair instead of someone who hasn't held the title (because I think Jericho deserves another title run and I don't think anyone who hasn't held the belt before is rady to be the champ just yet). Have it build up similar to the Flair/HBK WM match with mutual respect and all that, then have Jericho cheat to win the title and turn heel. Cocky heel Jericho is always good TV. Then, there can be a tournament for the newly-vacated IC Title and someone like Kennedy or Carlito can win that.

Well... I like the idea somewhat. ENOUGH with the Triple H love already. Can we PLEASE get something new and fresh? I'd like to see Flair beat Michaels at 'Mania. Orton retains the title as well. The next night, we go back to the very beginning of the Flair retirement storyline. Flair takes on Orton, the first guy who tried to end his career in this story, and Flair beats him for the title. He then has an emotional retirement speech the following week on RAW and vacates the title and goes out as a 17 time champion.

Then they run a tournament for the belt that lasts a couple months and ends on a PPV with the new champion being a guy who has never held a world title before. THAT is how you go into the summer. Not with another fucking stale Triple H title reign where he'll probably be feuding with Cena or Orton. That is the absolute worst case scenario.

[Stormrider666]

I'm starting to get the impression that WWE is caught in a catch 22, when it comes to the Flair match. At what point of the night does the match take place? What you do if he loses.

Flair deserves the proper send off. So do you stop Wrestlemanina for like 10 minutes and bring out everybody from backstage to take part in the celebration. The crowd will still be a buzz from the sendoff and it might impact the remaining matches. OR


Does he win at Mania, wrestles on Raw the next night in the main event and then lose. This way more people get to see him off and the spotlight is solely on Flair. Do you also take the risk of running the Flair angle into the ground, if goes past Wrestlemania.

[O&APartyRock24]

I'm starting to get the impression that WWE is caught in a catch 22, when it comes to the Flair match. At what point of the night does the match take place? What you do if he loses.

Flair deserves the proper send off. So do you stop Wrestlemanina for like 10 minutes and bring out everybody from backstage to take part in the celebration. The crowd will still be a buzz from the sendoff and it might impact the remaining matches. OR


Does he win at Mania, wrestles on Raw the next night in the main event and then lose. This way more people get to see him off and the spotlight is solely on Flair. Do you also take the risk of running the Flair angle into the ground, if goes past Wrestlemania.

I was thinking the same thing.
When i was reading your post, the thought came to my mind that they have Flair win at Wrestlemaina. Have either Orton retain the belt or have HHH win the belt at Maina. Then have Flair wrestle on Raw in the main event for the WWE Championship against HHH or Orton. Have Flair win the belt and then retire, some promo earlier in the show saying that he will retire no matter what the outcome of the match is. Big celebration after Flair wins, and its is a great moment.
Far fetched yes.
The Downside is-
That if you have HHH win the belt at Maina then lose the belt the next night on Raw it would hinder HHH win at Maina and also his title reign in total.

But say they do go with that plan, they would have Cena, Orton, and HHH at Backlash for the belt. Then HHH wins the belt. Which starts the HHH vs. Cena program that they are going to go with for this summer.
There may be a few kinks in that that might not make sense but

[Jimmy's Dignity]

if Flair loses the match, I think the only way to have it would be to have it at the end of the card...actually I think it could close the show regardless. Give him a title shot against whoever wins on Raw, be it Cena/HHH/Orton and have him go out like that. Do any of those 3 need the rub to be able to say, "I was Ric Flair's last match?" No, but I think that's how it could go

[O&APartyRock24]

Jim Ross On What Match Should Close 'Mania, WWE Hall Of Fame

03/20/2008 by Ryan Clark

Jim Ross has posted his latest blog entry on his official website, talking about what match should close WrestleMania XXIV. Below is the first part of the blog, to read it in its entirety, click the link below:

- Wrestlemania 24 is upon us and with the card finalized, as best I know, what will the line-up be for the WWE’s biggest event of the year? The big question, or is it, is what bout will close the show this year?

- Theoretically, 4 matches would seem to be candidates to go on last, but one has to surmise that only two bouts, the WWE Title Bout or the World’s Heavyweight Title Bout, has any viable shot at occupying the all important show closing spot at WM24.

- In today’s television wrestling world, the match that starts Wrestlemania is also a key selection which is a change from years gone by. In the early days of pay per view wrestling events, the show build slowly throughout the night to the main event’s crescendo. These days that theory is considered outdated which translates that if a main event bout doesn’t go on last it doesn’t mean that attraction is being dissed. If I was making a suggestion on what match opens the show I would suggest the Money in the Bank Ladder Match which might see all 3 announce teams broadcasting the contest as last year which, as the Royal Rumble proved, can be feast or famine.

- The Mayweather vs. Big Show, boxer vs. wrestler (I assume that’s the match format) contest has gotten its fair share of press and one might make an argument to close WM24 with this bout and not put either major title bout on last. This school of thought would be, at best, a long shot, but I will say that the unpredictable nature of how this match will evolve does have my curiosity aroused. This physical mismatch could be a train-wreck, a riot, a "what the hell have I gotten myself into" matter or a little of all the aforementioned schools of thought. I see this match more realistically being held in the second half of the show.

- It is hard to debate that the most emotional match at WM24 will not be the Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels contest where, if Flair loses, then his in ring wrestling career becomes an instant and lasting memory. I still stand by the idea that Flair losing is far from automatic but if Ric does wrestle his last match at WM24 what ever piece of business that follows it will have one helluva chore. From a personal perspective, if this "Naitch-HBK" saga had taken a different turn or two in its build, I could make a better argument for this one to close ‘Mania and, selfishly, I still could, but it won’t happen. Back to what follows this match, one might suggest that it be perhaps the Bunny Mania bout or the 24 man battle royal. On another year, the introduction of the WWE Hall of Famers might fit well after Flair vs. Michaels, but with Ric being the focal point of the WWE Hall of Fame this year that doesn’t seem like a good idea.

Click here for JR's full blog which talks about Undertaker vs. Edge, the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, and more.

[boardsofcanada]

There doesn't seem to be anything remotely interesting about the WM card...whatsoever...At least last year it was like "well maybe cena will lose the title.

[Balls_Mahoney]

face it guys rics story line was a flop

[BeerBelly]

Sam is a fag

[O&APartyRock24]

face it guys rics story line was a flop

A flop? I'm enjoying Ric's storyline a lot, even though i know he wont lose, im still enjoying the storyline and how its going.

[commish13]

The Flair thing has been done very poorly. The night it was announced and the subsequent Flair/Orton main event later on in the evening was awesome. It was the main event of RAW and Jim Ross put it over as though they were going to shove Orton's title up Flair's ass and then shoot him dead in the middle of the ring if he lost the match.

But then he had boring "feuds" with MVP and Kennedy and decent-at-best matches with them low on the cards at the Rumble and No Way Out. And that killed it dead. At least the angle right now with Michaels is pretty intriguing and cool.

What they should have done was make the angle a big deal on RAW, where every couple weeks or so Flair vs. whoever would be the main event of the show, and JR could be amazing and sell it like it would be the apocalypse if Flair lost.

[O&APartyRock24]

The Flair thing has been done very poorly. The night it was announced and the subsequent Flair/Orton main event later on in the evening was awesome. It was the main event of RAW and Jim Ross put it over as though they were going to shove Orton's title up Flair's ass and then shoot him dead in the middle of the ring if he lost the match.

But then he had boring "feuds" with MVP and Kennedy and decent-at-best matches with them low on the cards at the Rumble and No Way Out. And that killed it dead. At least the angle right now with Michaels is pretty intriguing and cool.

What they should have done was make the angle a big deal on RAW, where every couple weeks or so Flair vs. whoever would be the main event of the show, and JR could be amazing and sell it like it would be the apocalypse if Flair lost.

You bring up really good points that i havent thought about. Your right about the MVP and Kennedy feuds. And your thought about the every other week Flair has to wrestle in the main event that would keep some what of an interest in the storyline.

[commish13]

The biggest part of it being on RAW is that it can be the main event and the focus of the show. MVP vs. Flair or Kennedy vs. Flair can main event RAW. Those matches aren't PPV main quality. But on RAW those can be huge. They'll get big reactions from the crowd and seem special.

[Balls_Mahoney]

I just watched Edge vs Ric TLC for the title. I remember actually thinking Ric would win what an awesome fucking match. I recommend the ladder match dvd btw.

[CM Mark]

Two things just came to my head that could make Wrestlemania 24 a million times better.

1: Cena suffering a life threatening injury.

2: WWE having actual competition. TNA is shit, and ROH isn't any where near the same level yet.

[Balls_Mahoney]

i keep watching hoping it will get better so far nothing as happened to make me keep watching

[Stormrider666]

Two things just came to my head that could make Wrestlemania 24 a million times better.

1: Cena suffering a life threatening injury.

2: WWE having actual competition. TNA is shit, and ROH isn't any where near the same level yet.

Why do I get the feeling you're one bad mood away from saying fuck it and going down to Florida and selling the tickets to Wrestlemania and the HOF show.

[O&APartyRock24]

Weather for WM24--
I just saw this, Mark if this is true have fun while were all watching in our dry and warm homes:action-sm
Rain and Thunderstorms in the Forecast for WrestleMania 24


Written by: Kyle Faust - March 23rd, 2008

- According to Weather.com, there is a 60% chance of rain with scattered thunderstorms for Orlando, FL on WrestleMania Sunday.

It looks like WWE may have some weather problems for the big show. There was some concern last year when the news broke that WrestleMania would be held at the outdoor Citrus Bowl. At the time, WWE said they had a backup plan incase the weather wasn't too nice.

Either way, it will be an interesting show, to say the least.

[RMM46]

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Orlando&state=FL&site=MLB&textField1=28.5047&textField2=-81.3742&e=0

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

Nada, according to the National Weather Service.

[O&APartyRock24]

http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USFL0372?dayNum=7

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj60/ONAPR24/Untitledpicture-3.png

Thats what i got for the weather for Orlando. I'm not sure why its different. haha

[RMM46]

60% chance for rain with sct thunderstorms sounds very high for a forecast 7 days out. FWIW - the categories of pops is as follows:

0-14% (0-10%): Nada
15-24% (20%): Slight chance
25-54% (30-50%): Chance
55-74% (60-70%): Likely
75-100% (80-100%): Categorical

They typically don't introduce likely pops in a forecast until day 4 or so. So I'm calling shenanegans on the forecast of 60% chance of rain. Even though the NWS is calling for a dry forecast, the 30% chance pops sounds more reasonable 7 days out than 60%.

[jimmyjimjimz]

60% chance for rain with sct thunderstorms sounds very high for a forecast 7 days out. FWIW - the categories of pops is as follows:

0-14% (0-10%): Nada
15-24% (20%): Slight chance
25-54% (30-50%): Chance
55-74% (60-70%): Likely
75-100% (80-100%): Categorical

They typically don't introduce likely pops in a forecast until day 4 or so. So I'm calling shenanegans on the forecast of 60% chance of rain. Even though the NWS is calling for a dry forecast, the 30% chance pops sounds more reasonable 7 days out than 60%.

yeah, well if it does rain, it says it's gonna rain in the daytime. Wrestlemania starts @ 7:00 on pay per view, which means most likely it starts @ 6:30 or 6:45 live. So, maybe the rain will stop at like 2pm or 3pm, basically just in time for them to start getting ready for the show. And theyre definately gonna have something above the ring like they had @ Wrestlemania IX.

[RMM46]

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Orlando&state=FL&site=MLB&textField1=28.5047&textField2=-81.3742&e=0

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East northeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph.

[O&APartyRock24]

Final Wrestlemaina Card---
Updated Final Card For WrestleMania XXIV Inside Here
03/25/2008 by Ryan Clark

Below is the updated WWE WrestleMania XXIV card after tonight's edition of Raw. WrestleMania XXIV will take place live this Sunday from the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida.

Triple-Threat WWE Championship Match
- Randy Orton (c) vs. John Cena vs. Triple H

WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match
- Edge (c) vs. The Undertaker

ECW Championship Match
- Chavo Guerrero (c) vs. Raw/SmackDown/ECW Battle Royal Winner

Money In The Bank Ladder Match
- Ken Kennedy vs. Chris Jericho vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Carlito vs. MVP vs. CM Punk vs. John Morrison

Career Threatening Match
- Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels

Raw vs. SmackDown Match
- Umaga vs. Batista

BunnyMania Lumberjack Match
- Ashley & Maria vs. Beth Phoenix & Melina

Belfast Brawl
- Finlay vs. John "Bradshaw" Layfield

Raw/SmackDown/ECW 24-Man Battle Royal
- Winner gets a ECW Championship shot the night against Chavo Guerrero. Confirmed thus far: Mark Henry, The Great Khali, Big Daddy V, Kane, Hardcore Holly, Jamie Noble, and Chuck Palumbo. The final participants are expected to be announced tomorrow night on ECW.

Big Show vs. Floyd Mayweather
Who do you think is going to win the battle royal?

[chutzd]

Does anyone else find it weird that there are 7 people in the money in the bank match? You would think they would pick an even number like 6 or 8. Are we looking at a late add in for the match. Maybe Jeff Harvey?

[Jimmy's Dignity]

initially they had 8...but Jeff Hardy got suspended for some wellness violation. From what they said, it was alcohol and he got 60 days for it

[RMM46]

Final Wrestlemaina Card---

Who do you think is going to win the battle royal?

Khali. He'll win the ECW Championship b/c they can make $$$ off of him in India.

Does anyone else find it weird that there are 7 people in the money in the bank match? You would think they would pick an even number like 6 or 8. Are we looking at a late add in for the match. Maybe Jeff Harvey?

Matt Hardy maybe?

[O&APartyRock24]

Khali. He'll win the ECW Championship b/c they can make $$$ off of him in India.



Thats what i was thinking, i dont think they will put the belt on Kane. They could put it on Mark Henry but i dont think they will. I would like to see them give it to Mark rather then Khali.

[chutzd]

initially they had 8...but Jeff Hardy got suspended for some wellness violation. From what they said, it was alcohol and he got 60 days for it

Are all wraslers not allowed to drink or is it just Hardy because he was in their wellness program before? I know i saw HHH drinking a beer at the UFC a couple weeks ago.

[Balls_Mahoney]

so JBL and Finlay and CM punk are stone cold sober now huh?

[Jimmy's Dignity]

I think it's not so much that Jeff Hardy was drinking, but he showed up in "no condition to work"

one of those type of deals...but that's all only heresay

[Balls_Mahoney]

oh ok drunk off his ass like the good ol days

[chutzd]

Razor Ramon style

[Balls_Mahoney]

Razor Ramon style


GIANT thats your cue!-

scott hall

[jimmyjimjimz]

Final Wrestlemaina Card---

Who do you think is going to win the battle royal?

Honestly, I hope Chris Masters comes back out of nowhere and wins.

[Kugzilla]

I have decided, after much deliberation that I am not buying Mania this year. First time in about a decade. I wrote on my blog about it, and won't bore anyone with posting it here, as it's not super-short. I thought I'd share:

http://alohakugs.blogspot.com/

It mostly says-because there's essentially nothing on the show that I've not seen before...enjoy if you so desire.

[Steam]

I'm not buying it either. Its way too expensive and I'm not in the mood to just buy it for the name value. My cable money will go to the MLB extra innings package.

[commish13]

Unless something comes over me at 6:55pm Sunday, I'll check out the show early Monday morning when

uh

my friend brings over his vhs that he taped and lets me watch

yah

[O&APartyRock24]

24 Wrestlers Set For The ECW Title Battle Royal At 'Mania
03/26/2008 by Ryan Clark

The following 24 WWE wrestlers appeared on tonight's 12-on-12 match on ECW on Sci Fi previewing the 24-Man Battle Royal at WrestleMania with the winner getting an ECW Championship Match against ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero.

Raw
- Brian Kendrick
- Cody Rhodes
- Hacksaw Jim Duggan
- Hardcore Holly
- Lance Cade
- Snitsky
- Trevor Murdoch
- Val Venis

SmackDown
- Chuck Palumbo
- Deuce
- Domino
- Festus
- Jamie Noble
- Jesse
- Jimmy Wang Yang
- Kane
- Mark Henry
- Shannon Moore
- The Great Khali

ECW
- Elijah Burke
- Kofi Kingston
- Matt Striker
- The Miz
- Tommy Dreamer




WrestleMania News: Weather Forecast, PPV Set


Written by: Amish Patel - March 26th, 2008

Credit: ProWrestling.net

- According to Weather.com there is a 30 percent chance of some isolated thunderstorms hitting Orlando this Sunday with a high of 83, and low of 66.

- According to Central Florida News, lots of work is going into the construction of this year's WrestleMania 24 set, with around 100 workers putting in 16-hour shifts. Work on the set bean last Wednesday and is likely to be completed a day before the show on Saturday. There are pictures online of progress thus fat at CFNews13.com.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

24 man Battle Royal to occur prior to Wrestlemania and only air on WWE.com (http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/matches/6625174/preview)

[O&APartyRock24]

24 man Battle Royal to occur prior to Wrestlemania and only air on WWE.com (http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/matches/6625174/preview)

HAH good now we dont have to see that. Also if they dont tell you who Chavo's facing before the match there will be some surprise to it.

[Stormrider666]

24 man Battle Royal to occur prior to Wrestlemania and only air on WWE.com (http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/matches/6625174/preview)

This battle royal tells me two things.

1. With 3 tag team champions in it and teams that could be possibly contenders to said belts, tag team wrestling is officially dead in the WWE.

2. Because battle royal is not being aired on the pay per view broadcast, says what the WWE really thinks of the ECW brand and its probably on life support.

[commish13]

2. Because battle royal is not being aired on the pay per view broadcast, says what the WWE really thinks of the ECW brand and its probably on life support.

Geez, way to go out on a limb.

[RMM46]

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Orlando&state=FL&site=MLB&textField1=28.5047&textField2=-81.3742&e=0

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph.

Here's my question:

The Orlando area has been under a Red Flag Warning for several days. It doesn't look like they're going to get any significant precip before Sunday. If it stays as dry as it's been, will WWE be prohibited from lighting fireworks at WM24?

[chutzd]

2. Because battle royal is not being aired on the pay per view broadcast, says what the WWE really thinks of the ECW brand and its probably on life support.

When they got rid of all the original ECW guys like RVD and Sandman, that basically spelled the end of ECW.

[Stormrider666]

Geez, way to go out on a limb.

Yeah I know. As soon as I posted it, I knew I was in for some good natured ribbing.

[CM Mark]

Greetings from sunny Florida bitches! Arrived today around 2:30 into Palm Beach airport. Staying with my friend down here in Tequesta, we leave for Orlando tomorrow for the weekend. Keep your eyes in this thread for updates that I text to various people. Also, any interesting, wrestling related pictures I get shall be uploaded and posted in this thread. That's all for now.

[CM Mark]

from WWE.com


Mayor of Mania




“We’ve got two words for you… ‘Choose Orlando.’”

It was that line—paraphrased from D-Generation X, of course—that started off the written proposal given by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Central Florida Sports Commissioner John Saboor to Mr. McMahon and WWE executives in an effort to lure WrestleMania XXIV to the most visited tourist destination in the world.

The line, and the top-notch proposal, worked brilliantly as WWE indeed chose O-town to host the Grandest Stage of Them All. Now, more than a year later, the efforts of Mayor Dyer and his team are finally coming to fruition as WrestleMania XXIV rolls into Central Florida.

“Orlando is extremely happy to host an event of this magnitude,” Dyer told WWE.com. “We jumped at the opportunity to make it happen.”

So much so, in fact, that Dyer took the unprecedented step as mayor of flying to WWE corporate headquarters in Stamford, Conn. and lobbying Mr. McMahon face-to-face, supplying letters of support from local businesses and government officials, including former Florida Governor Jeb Bush.

Dyer is also well aware of the economic windfall his city is likely to reap as a result of the WrestleMania XXIV festivities. Last year’s host city, Detroit—hardly a tourist Mecca—raked in an estimated $30 million thanks to the attendance of roughly 80,000 fans. Dyer estimates that Orlando will also benefit to the tune of an estimated $25 million to $30 million in new spending.

“I believe WrestleMania will rival Orlando’s busiest time of year, Bowl-a-Palooza [an annual series of events geared at college football fans],” explained Dyer, who said he’s eager to attend his first WrestleMania. “Actually, I’m excited about this whole week. I’ll be attending several of the WWE promotional events in the days leading up to Sunday.”

The whole city, it seems, is coming down with WrestleMania madness: signs for the event have popped up all over, and the airwaves are abuzz. So enthused are Orlando officials, said Dyer, that an enormous “WrestleMania XXIV” logo has been painted next to one of the tarmacs at the Orlando International Airport, to welcome fans flying in from all over the world.

“I remember growing up and looking forward to [watching] Championship Wrestling from Florida,” recalled Dyer, of the now-defunct wrestling promotion. “We had [announcer] Gordon Solie, Dusty Rhodes, the Brisco brothers and Eddie Graham. Now, I have that same kind of excitement leading up to WrestleMania this Sunday."

[O&APartyRock24]

WWE Talent Told To Stay Away From TNA Talent, 'Mania
03/27/2008 by Ryan Clark

WWE officials warned talent to stay away from TNA talent during their stay in Orlando this weekend. They do not want their wrestlers seen socializing with guys from TNA. WWE feels that there should be separation between the two organizations and that TNA is piggybacking off of their weekend in Orlando. The WWE AXXESS center is literally only a few feet away from the Soundstage TNA tapes iMPACT! in.

The Orlando hotel in which WWE is situated at has been put on lockdown. Unless you have WWE credentials, security won't let you in the building.

WWE has purchased blocks of rooms for their WrestleMania Travel Package customers at the hotel the TNA wrestlers usually stay at. WWE will be holding autograph sessions with The Miz, John Morrison and Carlito at the hotel over the weekend.

According to former WWE wrestler Damian Demento, who has a friend who has a source in WWE, the company has added his name to the list of fan signs/posters they want security to confiscate from fans when entering the arena. WWE sent out a memo telling people to be on the look out for Damian Demento related signs at live events. A Demento sign was briefly shown on television during the Ric Flair vs. Vince McMahon street fight on Raw two weeks ago. Demento has a new online show called MONDAY NIGHT TAR TAR on YouTube which goes up during Raw. He says he wants to take down WWE and Vince McMahon.


WWE RAW Superstar Appears At Live TNA Impact
03/27/2008 by Tim Brown

During tonight’s live broadcast of TNA Impact, the company’s first ever live show on TV, Robbie from the Highlanders was shown on-camera by his real name Derek Graham-Couch with a graphic saying that he was a WWE wrestler.

He might be in a little trouble with Vince for this one, after Vince made it a point that everyone knows he doesn’t want them to be seen with TNA talent in Orlando.


when does he get fired?

[Kugzilla]

when does he get fired?

Well, was he sitting with any "TNA Talent?"

Vince didn't clarify that they couldn't go to the show right?


Just kiddin...gimme those ribs....He's likely on his way home to wherever right now.

[RMM46]

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Orlando&state=FL&site=MLB&textField1=28.5047&textField2=-81.3742&e=0

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

[commish13]

Man, I'm never listening live to the show when I actually have something to add. I'd have been able to explain the Show/Mayweather thing quite well this morning.

[mendozathejew]

Man, I'm never listening live to the show when I actually have something to add. I'd have been able to explain the Show/Mayweather thing quite well this morning.

are wrestling fans into the mayweather thing?

In boxing, as talented as he is, he isnt an attraction. In terms of bringing in fans and ppv buys, he plays the B side. If De La Hoya didnt fight him, hed still be in mainstream sports obscurity making much much less money

[Jimmy's Dignity]

truthfully.....not in the least. I'm excited that Big Show is back and all, but I hate that he's coming back and is essentially having to job to Mayweather. Come back, be an indestructable monster, and lose to a 5'7", 159lb boxer.

the match is going to be a fetus on a plastic coathanger

[O&APartyRock24]

are wrestling fans into the mayweather thing?

In boxing, as talented as he is, he isnt an attraction. In terms of bringing in fans and ppv buys, he plays the B side. If De La Hoya didnt fight him, hed still be in mainstream sports obscurity making much much less money

Im not into the Mayweather story line, Yes it will be interesting to see how it all plays out. But the main reason why they are doing that whole storyline is because they know if they do it right Mayweather will bring in those extra PPV buys. From a quality of a match perspective i think it might blow, but in terms of how the WWE has worked that whole angle is really good, and i think that it will bring in some more PPV buys. Also Mayweather has that sort of Charisma, and arrogance that makes him a natural heel, so its good. I think if he was bigger and was able to take more bumps and shit it would be good. In terms on of the match quality im actually looking forward to it because no one really has a clue how the finish of the match will play out.

[mendozathejew]

Im a hard core boxing fan. I just dont buy Mayweathers' act, or that he has charisma. Hes a highly insecure kid trying to hard to be the heel, imo. Ive never found him to say an interesting sentence

[Jimmy's Dignity]

yeah, when he interviewed on the show yesterday you could tell that he was trying to stay in Character...but had nothing going on. He doesn't do it for me at all

[Stormrider666]

are wrestling fans into the mayweather thing?

In boxing, as talented as he is, he isnt an attraction. In terms of bringing in fans and ppv buys, he plays the B side. If De La Hoya didnt fight him, hed still be in mainstream sports obscurity making much much less money

I'm not. I understand why the WWE is doing it, to bring in the extra PPV buys. I understand why Mayweather is doing it, because he does promote himself outside of the boxing world. However everytime they have promoted it on their television shows, which they have done heavily, I have turned the channel. The match itself is going to smell like a dumpster behind a Planned Parenthood.

[O&APartyRock24]

yeah, when he interviewed on the show yesterday you could tell that he was trying to stay in Character...but had nothing going on. He doesn't do it for me at all

x2
and on Larry King he was really bad, he was either nervous or he just had nothing. Y2J, and HHH had to carry him and feed him talking points at some times.

[mendozathejew]

x2
and on Larry King he was really bad, he was either nervous or he just had nothing.

he has nothing. nothing in the way of a personality.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=eNAa5bAy7Tc

floyd would follow this post fight interview to the post fight press conference, and break down crying inexplicably at the mic. he has issues

[O&APartyRock24]

Im a hard core boxing fan. I just dont buy Mayweathers' act, or that he has charisma. Hes a highly insecure kid trying to hard to be the heel, imo. Ive never found him to say an interesting sentence

Like when i said Charisma i meant it like, he had that natural ability for people to hate him. I think either people like him or just they really dont.

[mendozathejew]

Like when i said Charisma i meant it like, he had that natural ability for people to hate him. I think either people like him or just they really dont.

yeah thats true. and hes smart enough to realize playing that factor up is his only chance at being a draw. boxing fans either are his hard core fans that are just infatuated with his talent because in their minds he is greatness in their lifetime, like ray robinson or leonard. Everyone else thinks hes a really confused and insecure little kid who acts the way he acts almost in desperation. he isnt a happy person, despite de la hoya making him about 70 million last year

[Reaper G]

Im not into the Mayweather story line, Yes it will be interesting to see how it all plays out. But the main reason why they are doing that whole storyline is because they know if they do it right Mayweather will bring in those extra PPV buys. From a quality of a match perspective i think it might blow, but in terms of how the WWE has worked that whole angle is really good, and i think that it will bring in some more PPV buys. Also Mayweather has that sort of Charisma, and arrogance that makes him a natural heel, so its good. I think if he was bigger and was able to take more bumps and shit it would be good. In terms on of the match quality im actually looking forward to it because no one really has a clue how the finish of the match will play out.

The only real problem is that Mayweather-Show is heel vs. heel. People HAAAATE Mayweather, and people will root for Big Show no matter how many cruiserweights he destroys. At some point, the WWE should've made an official turn, or at least get some sympathy for Show — maybe had Mayweather pay off the other monster heels (Umaga, Khali, Henry, Big Daddy V) to beat him down.

Maybe it won't be the best WM ever, but it's still the one PPV of the year that I order.

[O&APartyRock24]

The only real problem is that Mayweather-Show is heel vs. heel. People HAAAATE Mayweather, and people will root for Big Show no matter how many cruiserweights he destroys. At some point, the WWE should've made an official turn, or at least get some sympathy for Show — maybe had Mayweather pay off the other monster heels (Umaga, Khali, Henry, Big Daddy V) to beat him down.

Maybe it won't be the best WM ever, but it's still the one PPV of the year that I order.

That is a really great idea. That would have made it much more interesting for the storyline if they got the other monster heels involved and also it would have brought a new dynamic into the storyline. They should have done that.
---------------------------------------
Recap Of Floyd Mayweather On ESPN2 This Morning
03/28/2008 by Ryan Gray

Reader Jeremiah Stone sent the following:

Floyd Mayweather was on ESPN2's Mike and Mike In The Morning and First Take today to plug WrestleMania XXIV. Mayweather said he will have his hands taped, no gloves, for his no holds barred match with Big Show. He also said he has been a wrestling fan since the 80s. He teased saying that he might need his posse to help him win but would not guarantee a win.

[Standby]

Since I'm lazy and don't feel like checking the thread for this info...

From f4wonlin.com:
Matt Sydal has been working with Big Show and Floyd Mayweather of late. He's roughly the same size as Floyd, so he's both helping Floyd learn to do some simple spots and playing the Floyd role with Show so that Floyd can observe exactly what they want him to do. The impression I've gotten is that they're heavily, heavily scripting this match spot for spot with everyone involved. They pretty much have to. I believe Rock and Hogan went down to Florida before Mania in Toronto and did the same thing for their encounter (or at least worked on spots quite a bit in preparation).

They must think high enough of ol' Matty to do this. I really hope we see him and Colt soon enough... maybe with WSX's idea stolen for WWE, as frat brothers. Imagine the hilarity....

[O&APartyRock24]

Sports Illustrated interview with Randy Orton. Also it lists the 24 best matches in Wrestlemaina history
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/arash_markazi/03/28/wrestlemania.preview/index.html

[Stormrider666]

The only real problem is that Mayweather-Show is heel vs. heel. People HAAAATE Mayweather, and people will root for Big Show no matter how many cruiserweights he destroys. At some point, the WWE should've made an official turn, or at least get some sympathy for Show — maybe had Mayweather pay off the other monster heels (Umaga, Khali, Henry, Big Daddy V) to beat him down.

Maybe it won't be the best WM ever, but it's still the one PPV of the year that I order.

Once again somebody on Wackbag making more sense than any of the WWE's writing staff.

[O&APartyRock24]

WWE Sends Robbie McAllister Home, Floyd/Big Show
03/28/2008 by Tim Brown

-- ProWrestling.net is reporting that WWE’s Robbie McAllister told fans who ran into him in Orlando today that WWE is sending him home and he will not be part of WrestleMania 24. If Robbie is shooting straight with the fans, it can be assumed that this is his punishment for being at the live TNA broadcast last night.

-- Thanks to site reader Doug Fike for sending along the following link to audio from a recent radio show where Big Show & Floyd Mayweather called in and went back and forth at each other in a pretty funny exchange. You can check it out here.



surprise surprise haha

It is unsure what TNA talents will be attending the Hall of Fame ceremony, although Kevin Nash might have bought a ticket. TNA recently discouraged its performers from attending.

[Balls_Mahoney]

awwwwww no 24 man battle royal for robbie

[Kugzilla]

awwwwww no 24 man battle royal for robbie

AKA, no serving as fodder for Khali/other big dude who needs stiffs to throw out...

Course, no payday too, so oopsie.

Did anyone see the huge ratings Spike TNA did with their huge live boradcast last night? I didn't either. Another 1.0.

[jimmyjimjimz]

awwwwww no 24 man battle royal for robbie

So, who's gonna take his place?

(OOOOOOOOH, NICE!!!!! There's an empty slot for Chris Masters to come back and kick everyone's ass and then win the ECW championship)

[RMM46]

The only real problem is that Mayweather-Show is heel vs. heel. People HAAAATE Mayweather, and people will root for Big Show no matter how many cruiserweights he destroys. At some point, the WWE should've made an official turn, or at least get some sympathy for Show — maybe had Mayweather pay off the other monster heels (Umaga, Khali, Henry, Big Daddy V) to beat him down.

Maybe it won't be the best WM ever, but it's still the one PPV of the year that I order.

Jesus Christ. That idea is so simple and so brilliant I hate myself for not thinking it up.

[Balls_Mahoney]

AKA, no serving as fodder for Khali/other big dude who needs stiffs to throw out...

Course, no payday too, so oopsie.

Did anyone see the huge ratings Spike TNA did with their huge live boradcast last night? I didn't either. Another 1.0.

ouch whats that about a million people? you know i dident even know they were live intill the first screw up alex shellys tron. did they promote this at all? i have it dvr so i skip boring shit. they must of announced it during a booker t segment

[Kugzilla]

ouch whats that about a million people? you know i dident even know they were live intill the first screw up alex shellys tron. did they promote this at all? i have it dvr so i skip boring shit. they must of announced it during a booker t segment

Yeah, they pushed it, and apparently had a nice crowd turned away (rudely I've heard) from the live show.

TNA's problems include:

-their booking sucks
-they are stupid
-Their announce team NEVER STOPS SCREAMING!!!
-they have no clue how to build or use their young talent, instead letting older WWE/WCW guys like Angle and (ironically) Nash, Stiener, Sting, and others, dominate the show, while their homegrown (relatively) talent like Styles, Daniels, Joe, etc al, fight over scraps. They let a guy like TOmko, who has turned into a real monster and a crowd fave wallow on Team Angle, so he doesn't overshadow Kurt or his wife. They squash LAX, who were the hottest team in the company a year ago for some reason. They thought it was a good idea for "Bullet Bob" Armstrong to be in a match, that no one cared about to being with. Sorry-I'm rambling.

Their ratings will not go up anytime soon. The same people who have been watching it all along, watched this week. We are called wrestling fans, and we continue to take what we are fed in a desperate attempt to be entertained. TNA is not alone in that I suppose.

*sigh* Maybe it's time to consider NASCAR.

[O&APartyRock24]

Rules for Big Show vs. Floyd match-
Official Rules For Big Show vs. Mayweather WrestleMania Match
03/29/2008 by Ryan Clark

The following is from WWE.com:

The official rules have just been announced for the battle between Big Show and Floyd “Money” Mayweather at WrestleMania XXIV, though above all else, one fact will be made certain this Sunday night: There MUST be a winner in this match.

The only way one of these two warriors can earn a victory at The Granddaddy of Them All is by pinfall, submission or knockout. Anything goes in this historic match-up between WBC welterweight champion Mayweather, and former WWE, ECW and WCW Champion Big Show.

With Big Show standing 7 feet and 441 pounds �" nearly three times the weight of the 5-foot-8, 159-pound Mayweather �" not to mention the nearly one-foot difference in arm reach, their physical disparities are more than evident. With no rules, however, this personal rivalry is now anybody’s game for the taking in Orlando’s Citrus Bowl.

The Greatest Fighter in the World is quick to point out that very fact, saying, "Hey, what I do for a living is take risks. This is my idea that anything goes. He can’t beat me at my game, but I can beat him at his."

Big Show sees things much differently than Mayweather -- and not just because he's the World's Largest Athlete. "This guy made the mistake of entering my world in the first place. Now that I have agreed to these wide-open rules, I may just break his back," he said. "This is my world, not his."

Will Big Show use the rules, or lack thereof, to deliver on his promise to end the career of Floyd Mayweather? Or can “Money” cash in on a way to bring down the Big Show in front of 70,000 of our fans? The answer will become clear this Sunday night at WrestleMania XXIV, LIVE and on pay-per-view, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.


There is an article on wrestlezone that says "Swerve During Mayweather Match That Will 'Shock The World" im not going to look at it because it will add an element of surprise to there match. but heres the link if anyone wants it--
http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.p...leid=208820349

[CM Mark]

Rules for Big Show vs. Floyd match-


There is an article on wrestlezone that says "Swerve During Mayweather Match That Will 'Shock The World" im not going to look at it because it will add an element of surprise to there match. but heres the link if anyone wants it--
http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.p...leid=208820349

It doesn't say anything about what the swerve will be. It just says that the swerve will "shock the entire world".

I'm hoping that means that the match ends with them flashing one of those Men In Black flashy memory eraser thingy's so we all forget that match ever took place

[O&APartyRock24]

It doesn't say anything about what the swerve will be. It just says that the swerve will "shock the entire world".

I'm hoping that means that the match ends with them flashing one of those Men In Black flashy memory eraser thingy's so we all forget that match ever took place

How's it going down their so far?
Thanks you, i looked at it and it was nothing, but it does now add some intrigue to the match.... sort of.
There is also another link up on wrestlezone that has the whole plan out for the Big Show vs. Floyd match-
http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=208820711

Todays WWE Autograph Signing locations and Appearances-
Today's WWE Autograph Signings & Appearances In Orlando, Florida
03/29/2008 by Ryan Clark

Below is an updated list of WWE superstar appearances, autograph signings, and functions for today in the Orlando, Florida area. If you attend any of the functions be sure and send us a live report to my email address.

- The WrestleMania Fan Axxess Tour continues again today from 9 AM to 7 PM at Universal Studios. There will be an autograph session from 11 AM to 1 PM. There will be a SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 Video Game Challenge at 4 PM.

- Batista will be signing copies of his book today from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Orlando Virgin Megastore on 1494 Buena Vista Dri