Official WrestleMania Thread

[Five-Star]

Pudge, probably but it seems like these are the only guys the WWE wants to fight for the title. That or big guys without talent (not the Big Show but that depends on certain views). I mean HHH held the title for what, two straight years? One of the longest title reigns in years. Enough seems enough. Let some new talent at it. What about letting Jericho go back for it? Sometimes the guys of that size and talent put on some fantastic matches, Jericho, Guerrero, etc.

[LonesomeFugitive]

Ric Flair is enough reason for scientists to work on reversing aging. The man was more entertaining in his day than most of these newer wwe superstars combined. When the fountain of youth is discovered he needs to be in the first line to be drinking off of it. Hell you could just take off 10 years from the guy and he would still be more entertaining than most and that would be worth the investment.

[JackWhite]

McMahon, Cena, Jericho, Triple H are all on Larry King Live right now.

[Bulletproof Monk]

i think edge has to win this because if he doesnt this wm will be completely forgettable.... i hope he does also.

[samjjones]

Originally Posted by The DaveR

I saw The Undertaker live doing some 3 on 1 action a couple of weeks ago and while he lost, it was total BS that the ref didn't catch. He looked to be in top form.

Fortunately the undead don't age.

That gimmick will never die.

[Russ M.]

I think you'd all be surprised to find out that Triple H hasn't held the WWE title in 6 years, not including when he beat Orton and then immediately lost it back to him the same night. He hasn't held the World Heavyweight title in 3 years. He's never held EITHER title for longer than 280 days, I dunno where the previous poster got 2 years from. Maybe he's thinking of Cena.

WWE needs a major shakeup as the ratings are in the toilet (10 year low). I'd end the brand extension and get rid of ECW. Also I'd put a bit more emphasis on the other titles if they're going to exist. How about having them defended more than once a year. And they wonder why nobody cares about the IC title. There's other stuff I'd do to try and fix the WWE's problems but that's neither here nor there.

[Pudge714]

Russ M,
Get rid of house shows. Have a real offseason.

[Five-Star]

Originally Posted by Russ M.

I think you'd all be surprised to find out that Triple H hasn't held the WWE title in 6 years, not including when he beat Orton and then immediately lost it back to him the same night. He hasn't held the World Heavyweight title in 3 years. He's never held EITHER title for longer than 280 days, I dunno where the previous poster got 2 years from. Maybe he's thinking of Cena.

WWE needs a major shakeup as the ratings are in the toilet (10 year low). I'd end the brand extension and get rid of ECW. Also I'd put a bit more emphasis on the other titles if they're going to exist. How about having them defended more than once a year. And they wonder why nobody cares about the IC title. There's other stuff I'd do to try and fix the WWE's problems but that's neither here nor there.

My numbers might be a little hazy but if you look at the WWE Heavyweight title he has held that in the past 6 years five different times. That was a major title. Part of him staying on top has to be the lack of talent overall in the company and the politics of him being so "close" with the McMahons.

As for emphasis on the other titles that would be good. Maybe they should put more emphasis on the Cruiserweight title those were always great matches. Oh wait, they retired it. It's going to take a whole lot of change to make the WWE what it was in the past.

[Edge34]

5-*

Trips last held the "WWE Championship" (the original, primary title) in 2002. Lost that one to Hulk Hogan at Backlash in April 02. He last held the World Heavyweight Championship (the one brought over from WCW that replaced the NWA title when WCW left the NWA) in 2005. He lost it at Wrestlemania 21.

Emphasis on the other titles would be good if they had anybody worth caring about. I couldn't tell you who either of the tag team champions are right now without looking it up, and I only know who the US and IC champs are because they're both in the Money In The Bank match and wouldn't have anybody to defend them against.

[Noah.]

Originally Posted by Russ M.

There's other stuff I'd do to try and fix the WWE's problems but that's neither here nor there.

I'd actually be interested in hearing some of your ideas.

[garcia1000]

I like watching wrestling when it's those girls wrestling. Tory? Something like that.. some blonde girl. And some other girls. I think that's pretty hot. They should have more of that.

[ehafner]

HHH, Undertaker, and Floyd are pretty much locks.

I'd like to see Flair win and retire, but don't think it'll happen.

The money in the bank is messed up since Hardy was the obv pick, I think Carlito will get the push now.

The rest is zzzz.

[Socialist]

i haven't really watched with the exception of jericho's return, can any of you say if he's got a legit shot of winning the title any time soon? (i'd definitely start tuning in for that). if hardy's the guy who was supposed to win the ladder match and now he's not there, does this mean jericho's next in line for it?

[samjjones]

Originally Posted by Pudge714

Russ M,
Get rid of house shows. Have a real offseason.

Wow, bad idea. This is where WWE makes a significant portion of its profit. Even when business is in a down cycle, the house shows always do well.

[MacGuyV]

My "Cena lost me" moment was when he kissed the ass of the NYC fans....WTF he's supposed to be a Mass. guy? Surprised they haven't turned him yet.

Also, how does Edge manage get heel heat? He's too good on the mic imo.