Barney Stinson
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Post by Barney Stinson on Mar 17, 2014 12:41:44 GMT -5
I'm interested in this year's card. This seems like the type of lineup that people look at and go ehh, but then in the end it ends up delivering beyond expectations. As far as the Shield goes. I have a feeling it's going to be a 6 Man Tag with the Shield v. Kane, Harper & Rowan
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Post by metallica90 on Mar 17, 2014 13:08:52 GMT -5
It's a okay card. But Shield better do something meaningful.
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Chief
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Post by Chief on Mar 17, 2014 13:16:44 GMT -5
Every year since at least 27 this has been said.
30 is going to end with Bryan holding up the title to 70k fans YESsing so that's a pretty monumental moment.
Also a well built logical storyline tends to be predictable because they are leading the viewer through to the logical conclusion.
I'm not sure why people want surprises for the sake of surprises.
Sheamus winning the Rumble instead of Jericho is my biggest example. Every one knew Jericho was going to win so instead of being predictable they made Sheamus win. Because of that Jericho was completely neutered and his title program with Punk didn't mean as much.
There is a time and place for surprises but the surprises WWE tends to give are counterproductive.
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Post by Chief on Mar 17, 2014 13:18:48 GMT -5
It's a okay card. But Shield better do something meaningful. Reigns Superman Punch and Spear to Ambrose to win in 3 minutes.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2014 13:39:30 GMT -5
It's a okay card. But Shield better do something meaningful. Reigns Superman Punch and Spear to Ambrose to win in 3 minutes. If it makes Ambrose snap I ain't even mad about it.
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Post by punksnotdead on Mar 17, 2014 13:39:40 GMT -5
I care the most about the undercard and a lot of that hasn't really taken shape yet to this point. None of the top 4 matches really "excite" me but they should all be above average matches imo. Cena vs Wyatt has me the most intrigued. The way I see it, I paid $10 for Mania. If it sucks then who cares. If the undercard comes together nicely though, it has the potential to be a great top to bottom card.
I mean I guess the complaint is that we aren't getting something earth shattering like Bryan vs HBK, or Punk vs Austin, or Cena vs Taker, all which I would love to see, but there are reasons for each of those things not happening this year. Maybe the Battle Royal will hold a few surprises, like an Ultimate Warrior appearance.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2014 13:54:45 GMT -5
The only thing i'm disappointed with is the fact that they are using Undertaker as a replacement for The Rock. Seeing as Rock said it was suppose to be him vs Lesnar this year. There is no way the streak would end over a last minute decision like that. Not unpredictable at all.
I am looking forward to Cena vs Bray. Bray vs Bryan at the Rumble was one of my favorite matches of the year so far, and what else needs to be said about how great Wyatt's vs Shield was.
Hopefully it will be The Shield in a triple threat.
Daniel Bryan is gonna tear it up at Mania.
Can't wait
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Post by TurboEddie on Mar 17, 2014 14:53:12 GMT -5
WrestleMania will be decent, but considering it's the 30th annual event, it should be better than that.
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Post by knupmc on Mar 17, 2014 14:57:02 GMT -5
Hopefully the quality is better than then matches expected. As long as good matches are put on I'm fine
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Post by Rule 30 on Mar 17, 2014 15:02:11 GMT -5
We've got Bryan going up against Triple H, and most likely fighting for the WWE Championship in the main event. Undertaker and Brock Lesnar are probably going to kill each other, and Wyatt/Cena should be an enjoyable watch at the least. The battle royal should be fun, the Shield should be doing something good too.
I don't see you can't be excited for WrestleMania this year, unless somehow you're a wrestling fan that doesn't care about Undertaker, Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Triple H, Daniel Bryan, The Shield, Randy Orton, Batista, AND Bray Wyatt. (Not saying I care for all those guys, but they all have their fanbases.)
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Post by Mike Giggs' Munchies on Mar 17, 2014 16:58:38 GMT -5
The only thing i'm disappointed with is the fact that they are using Undertaker as a replacement for The Rock. Seeing as Rock said it was suppose to be him vs Lesnar this year. There is no way the streak would end over a last minute decision like that. Not unpredictable at all. I am looking forward to Cena vs Bray. Bray vs Bryan at the Rumble was one of my favorite matches of the year so far, and what else needs to be said about how great Wyatt's vs Shield was. Hopefully it will be The Shield in a triple threat. Daniel Bryan is gonna tear it up at Mania. Can't wait Name one match since the Streak became a thing where you couldn't argue beforehand that it was predictable that Undertaker will win? No one looks to the Streak for unpredictability before the match. The greatness of it is turning what seems a sure thing into an unpredictable thing inside the ring. It sounds impossible but there were moments with Orton, Edge, HBK x2 & HHH where people (including me) genuinely thought he was down and out. That's the magic of the match and why its impossible and unfair to judge before you see it. Yes, UT will beat Brock, and we all know that now, but there might just be a moment where you aren't so sure.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2014 17:05:43 GMT -5
The only thing i'm disappointed with is the fact that they are using Undertaker as a replacement for The Rock. Seeing as Rock said it was suppose to be him vs Lesnar this year. There is no way the streak would end over a last minute decision like that. Not unpredictable at all. I am looking forward to Cena vs Bray. Bray vs Bryan at the Rumble was one of my favorite matches of the year so far, and what else needs to be said about how great Wyatt's vs Shield was. Hopefully it will be The Shield in a triple threat. Daniel Bryan is gonna tear it up at Mania. Can't wait Name one match since the Streak became a thing where you couldn't argue beforehand that it was predictable that Undertaker will win? No one looks to the Streak for unpredictability before the match. The greatness of it is turning what seems a sure thing into an unpredictable thing inside the ring. It sounds impossible but there were moments with Orton, Edge, HBK x2 & HHH where people (including me) genuinely thought he was down and out. That's the magic of the match and why its impossible and unfair to judge before you see it. Yes, UT will beat Brock, and we all know that now, but there might just be a moment where you aren't so sure. Since the streak became a thing? Every single one.
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Post by Mike Giggs' Munchies on Mar 17, 2014 17:13:45 GMT -5
Name one match since the Streak became a thing where you couldn't argue beforehand that it was predictable that Undertaker will win? No one looks to the Streak for unpredictability before the match. The greatness of it is turning what seems a sure thing into an unpredictable thing inside the ring. It sounds impossible but there were moments with Orton, Edge, HBK x2 & HHH where people (including me) genuinely thought he was down and out. That's the magic of the match and why its impossible and unfair to judge before you see it. Yes, UT will beat Brock, and we all know that now, but there might just be a moment where you aren't so sure. Since the streak became a thing? Every single one. Anyone who thought beforehand that Punk had a shot at beating UT last year was deluded. Likewise for Edge at WM24, Henry at WM22 or Big Show & A-Train at WM XIX.
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Post by Mr. K.O on Mar 17, 2014 17:18:04 GMT -5
This year's WrestleMania is certainly shaping up to be way better than last year's. I think this will be a Mania where, on paper, it looks average but it could end up exceeding expectations. Do I know that for sure? Heck no. I could end up being 100% wrong in the end. But looking at the card so far:
We have Bryan (possibly) having and winning two matches in one night. Both of which are HUGE ones. It's Him vs. Evolution and if it ends with him winning the championship with 75,000 fans chanting "Yes!" then that would be a great ending for Mania. The culmination and payoff of everything that has happened the past 7-8 months will be sweet.
Cena vs. Wyatt is one that I'm actually looking forward to just for the fact that it's different than what you would expect from a typical "John Cena WrestleMania Build". This is a chance for Wyatt to have an amazing showing against the top dog of the company. Now whether him winning or losing effects him will all depend on the actual match. Cesaro looked like a star when he faced Cena on Raw despite the loss, Wyatt can too. Now I would prefer if Wyatt wins this, but as long as it's a good match, I don't really care.
We already know Taker vs. Brock will be good and entertaining match. And even if we have that mindset of "Taker's winning, it's too predictable!", there's usually a moment in a Taker match where for a split second, you think that streak will be snapped. Like Triple H's Tombstone at WM27, the SCM into a Pedigree Combo at WM28, etc.
The Battle Royal is something I thought would be cool to have. If this is their way of getting everyone on the card then so be it. Logically, Big Show winning it would be a good tribute to Andre. What I really want to see though, and I think I mentioned this in another thread, is Cesaro swinging Show around and just hitting and smacking people in the process who are in the ring.
Now is this WrestleMania perfect? No. Even the best WrestleMania's had their flaws. But this WrestleMania doesn't seem too bad especially if you compare it to last year's. All in all, I'm looking forward to this one and plus, it's basically only $10 on the Network so there's really nothing to lose if it turns out bad.
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Post by snatch on Mar 17, 2014 17:24:20 GMT -5
As far as the build goes, I'm looking forward to it.... It's WrestleMania 30. I expected a better build and match-ups, as I did with Mania 20. I learned that it doesn't matter what Mania # it is. I wish Jericho would of been booked in a match . I'm looking forward to Mania 30 granted it could be better.
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Post by ztj_wwf on Mar 17, 2014 17:27:11 GMT -5
Now that D Bryan is in a prominent role, I'm very much looking forward to Mania.
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Post by ztj_wwf on Mar 17, 2014 17:27:47 GMT -5
Now that D Bryan is in a prominent role, I'm very much looking forward to Mania.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2014 17:34:27 GMT -5
Since the streak became a thing? Every single one. Anyone who thought beforehand that Punk had a shot at beating UT last year was deluded. Likewise for Edge at WM24, Henry at WM22 or Big Show & A-Train at WM XIX. I misinterpreted what you wrote. I had just woke up.
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Post by Mike Giggs' Munchies on Mar 17, 2014 17:42:38 GMT -5
Anyone who thought beforehand that Punk had a shot at beating UT last year was deluded. Likewise for Edge at WM24, Henry at WM22 or Big Show & A-Train at WM XIX. I misinterpreted what you wrote. I had just woke up. Waking up when its 10PM in the UK? You must be Australian. I feel for you
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2014 17:43:39 GMT -5
I misinterpreted what you wrote. I had just woke up. Waking up when its 10PM in the UK? You must be Australian. I feel for you Just woke up when I work nights? Yeah
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