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[Rob1981]

Tribute to the Troops is tonight. While it's not a decent show for matches always, it has it's moments. Plus it's good (and well deserved)entertainment for the people fighting in the Iraq war. Besides that, I don't think any wrestling is new this week (unless TNA is). ECW and Smackdown are "best of 2007" shows.

The latest rumors are pointing to Team 3-D leaving TNA when their contracts are up, so they can return to WWE. I'm not a fan of them, so hopefully they just retire after their contracts end. They've been stale for a while now, and certainly don't need to stink up anymore TV or PPV time with their garbage.

If you are a big fan of Raw, pick up the 15th Anniversary DVD at Wal-Mart. It will have a bonus disc that has the complete episode of the first ever Raw.
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[coralvalley]

I am not the biggest fan of Team 3D but I do however like D-von and somehow I really don't see them leaving for WWE. They fit well on TNA and I can't really see them having a place in WWE. They didn't seem like the type of guys to do that, but I guess money might talk for certain people. I know that when I met them they seemed to be quite happy with what they have with TNA. I remember a rumor of the same king with Somoa Joe and nothing seemed to happen there, so it could be just another rumor about certain things. I think I'd like to see those two stay on TNA so that way they have more of a chance at a storyline. They aren't my favorite tag, but they are a classic so I don't mind them.

Tonights show tribute to the troops should be great. Can't wait to watch it. I know that none of the shows are supposed to be new shows, but I figured that TNA might be, I think they are in fact. Should be some good shows and replays.

[Rob1981]

There is a rumor going around that Sting might join WWE, to feud with Ric Flair. I don't believe it completely, as Sting has said he would never work with the company due to his religion. He will see what happens though, as a short term contract could be made. Flair has said he has wanted to work one last time with Sting before he retires. Sting's current TNA contract apparently expires in January, and he hasn't decided what to do yet. So that's why he is off television and they havent mentioned him. Another rumor has Sting signing at least 1 more year with TNA, with him doing television and most PPV shows.

As January draws near, so does the Royal Rumble. In my view, it should be 13 from Raw, 13 from Smackdown and 4 from ECW. Seeing as how ECW is very small (and uses Smackdown talent regularly), they shouldn't get the same number of entrants as the other brands.
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[Rob1981]

One of my favorite events of the year is coming up in a few weeks: the Royal Rumble.

So far, these matches have been announced:

*30-man Royal Rumble match (with winner getting a title shot at WrestleMania)- Umaga is the only person in it so far, and Triple H can't be in it due to his loss on Raw. I can bet there will be some loophole, so he can be in it though. This is one problem with WWE: they don't let things stand, and always reverse many things.

*World champ Edge vs Rey Mysterio- this should be decent, but I doubt Rey will win. Edge will retain, then lose the title at WrestleMania I bet.

*WWE champ Randy Orton vs Jeff Hardy- this should be alright, I expect Orton to retain.

*Chris Jericho vs JBL- this should be good, with JBL winning probably.


In other WWE news, Jonathan Coachman is the new Smackdown commentator. I can't stand him much, I hope it's not full time. In other brand switch news: it looks like Ashley could be moved to Raw, as she worked a Raw house show recently.

TNA's Final Resolution PPV is this Sunday. It's packed with matches, but nothing seems that exciting. I think the 6-man Ultimate X could perhaps be the worst Ultimate X ever.
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[Rob1981]

Royal Rumble is this Sunday. 20 of the 30 people in it have been announced. It's pretty clear, someone from Raw or Smackdown will win. ECW has barely anyone in it, and I highly doubt they would push someone like Big Daddy V to go into Wrestlemania. My predictions: if someone from Raw wins, it will probably be Triple H. If Smackdown wins it: Batista or Undertaker.


In the latest rumors: former TNA stars Ron Killings and Chris Harris are rumored to be coming to WWE soon. Also, a huge rumor about Big Show returning has surfaced on various sites. I think Big Show could return at Royal Rumble and do a run-in, but I don't expect the others to appear just yet (if they do at all). Killings has also been rumored to join Mexico's AAA promotion.

In other wrestling news, more wrestling has started to air on television. ESPN Classic now airs UWF shows from 1990-1993. This promotion featured Cactus Jack (Mick Foley), Bob Orton junior, Steve Williams and Paul Orndorff. I havent seen it yet personally, but from what I've read: some of the matches are decent.
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[coralvalley]

After having the Royal Rumble come and go I recall it was mentioned that John Cena’s return was amazing and that it was so unpredictably great. His win was supposed to be this great win that was amazing, but in the long run I think it was a horrible way to end the Royal Rumble. I think right about now WWE is focusing in on John Cena, Batista, Triple H & Undertaker and currently I think John Cena is a waste of air space. I think he’s good for the company considering all the money he makes for the business but when it gets down to it people have stopped watching pay-per-views just because John Cena never loses. And just like this pay-per-view at No Way Out, when John Cena loses, he never really loses. He just has a disqualification or something of that general area. I’m honestly fed up with WWE at the moment and I think some of their television is a waste of time. I think a lot of their story lines are pretty much horrible and I think what they are doing with Edge is just horrible beyond horrible. It’s nice to make a character a real bad guy, but when he is burying himself a hole that seems ridiculous it’s hard to get out of. I like Batista, Triple H, HBK, Finlay, Undertaker and the list goes on, but I feel that if they had some better writing and lack of John Cena that it might actually be good again.

I’m not rooting for TNA either because I feel that TNA is just as bad. I’ve watched it constantly over the last few weeks and I think that I’m pretty much tired of the Angles together. I liked Kurt when he was alone, but I hate the storyline they are having between Aj Styles, Kurt & Karen Angle. I liked the storyline with Kurt by himself, but I’m also tired of seeing him as Champion. I’m a huge fan of Christian Cage and I honestly think that he is the person that deserves the title instead of always giving it to Kurt Angle. I’m a huge Kurt Angle fan, but sometimes enough is just enough.

With WWE again, for WrestleMania the matches are set with John Cena, Randy Orton & Triple H in a triple threat match and Undertaker against Edge. I thought the matches would have been perfect without John Cena, but not that John Cena is in the match you can pretty much call John Cena winning. I actually have no interest in this WrestleMania so far, but that’s the latest news with WrestleMania I believe.

[Rob1981]

WrestleMania is shaping up to be alright, but nothing too special so far.

*WWE champ Randy Orton vs John Cena vs Triple H: Triple H or Cena will win obviously, heels rarely walk out of Wrestlemania as champs.

*World champ Edge vs Undertaker: Undertaker should pick up the win. I don't see him losing his streak this year.

*Big Show vs Floyd Mayweather: Floyd will win. Hopefully this is short. This match is just to give WWE media attention for their so called "biggest event of the year".

*Money in the Bank ladder match: Chris Jericho vs Jeff Hardy vs Shelton Benjamin vs Mr. Kennedy vs 4 others: This should be match of the night. I expect 2 of the others to be JBL and Finlay (unless they have a singles match).

*Shawn Michaels vs Ric Flair: This is hard to call, but I'm going with Flair. He has said he wants to retire (in real life, not just a storyline) this year, but I somehow doubt it will be this month. I expect an average match, but I doubt Flair can put on a decent match with Michaels.

*Umaga vs Batista: this should be okay I guess, but nothing too special. Batista will win. This is just a filler match in my view, pretty pointless. Both men aren't in major feuds, so they get put in this Raw vs Smackdown match.

*Candice Michelle+Maria vs Beth Phoenix+Melina: the usual eye candy Wrestlemania match. I don't expect anything special. Maria+Candice will probably win.


The card will probably also include ECW champ Chavo Guerrero defending against CM Punk (with Punk regaining the title), as well as Kane against Great Khali. Perhaps a tag title match will be added, but I'm not counting on it.

As of now: Edge/Undertaker and Money in the bank are the only decent matches. Shawn Michaels/Ric Flair is a dream match (I'm pretty sure they've never wrestled), but it will only be average I bet. Everything else looks alright, but nothing too special.
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[Rob1981]

I went to a Raw house show on Saturday. Overall it was pretty decent, and hopefully they return to my city later in the year. They usually come a few times a year...

The main event was Randy Orton beating Chris Jericho in a street fight. This stipulation was decided by the fans, due to a text vote. The other match choices were 2 out 3 falls and no DQ. I think it was a bit dumb that they had no DQ and street fight, since they are just about the same thing. Other action saw Degeneration X (which were the most popular at the event) defeat Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch, plus Mr. Kennedy beat William Regal and a few other matches.

TNA's Destination X PPV was earlier tonight. From what I read, it was pretty decent. Jonny Fairplay and some other people from Survivor were there, and some fought each other in the crowd (which is probably going to lead to an actual match sometime). Does TNA think people will actually watch a match between reality stars? This is just a waste of time. In the main event: Nash, Cage+Joe defeated Angle, Styles and Tomko.
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[coralvalley]

Since I will be attending WrestleMania I thought I would give my opinion before actually going. Some of the events they have been having down in Orlando has been great. A real good way to get the fans going for this huge event and it’s going to turn out great. I feel sometimes that WrestleMania hasn’t always been great considering that I’ve gone to all of them in the last few years, but I do know that everything that has been going on has been great. Some of the greatest events are going down, signings and so forth so it’s actually going to be a great experience.

With WrestleMania here are my thoughts because WrestleMania has been looking decent so far.

*WWE champ Randy Orton vs John Cena vs Triple H: I’ve been to so many WrestleMania’s that I believe that John Cena no matter what the people say is going to win this. I haven’t been to an event where Cena lost fair and square and there is no way that someone is going to walk out of WrestleMania with a win over John Cena. He’s my last pick for the people to win, but I feel that he’s going to just pick up the win again because WWE seems to think that he’s their claim to fame. I’ll be rooting for Triple H throughout this whole match because I think he deserves it, but I’m calling Cena winning this match.

*World champ Edge vs Undertaker: I’ve seen this match building and it’s been one of the biggest build ups this year. I would say the only way Taker is going to lose is if he retires and even then that would be a terrible way to end WrestleMania. I see Taker winning this match even though Edge and Taker make a good match up with Edge winning might be interesting, but they can’t end Taker’s reign now.

*Big Show vs Floyd Mayweather: I could honestly care less about this match and it will probably be my bathroom break, but I’m going to guess Floyd is winning this. Not much invested in this match.

*Money in the Bank ladder match: This is always the match of the night during WrestleMania and quite honestly I can’t wait for this one. I know that Jeff won’t be attending but it will surely be awesome. I know that all of them but one are high flyers which makes it awesome and I’m rooting for Chris Jericho in this one. With his big return it would make it awesome.

*Shawn Michaels vs Ric Flair: This is probably going to a be a huge match of the night. I know that people are expecting Ric to retire, but why not let him retire with one more win under his belt? I’m going to have to go with Ric.

*Umaga vs Batista: I like Batista so to see a match like this really sucks for me with him, but I’m going to say I like Batista and he should win this because well I like him, but I’m going with my instincts and saying Umaga will tear him apart and probably win by cheating. I’m rooting for Batista though!

*Candice Michelle & Maria vs Beth Phoenix & Melina: Honestly could care less about this match, but I’ll go with Melina and Beth. They are the better wrestlers.


*Champ Chavo against the battle Royal Winner: Yeah, anyone but Chavo would be nice to me so I could honestly care less either way.

Extra thoughts: It should be a decent show floor seats so everything should come out real nicely. Expensive seats, but I’m sure it was worth it. Looking the most forward to money in the bank so until after WrestleMania I’m pulling out and saying it should be great!

[Rob1981]

WrestleMania has come and gone, but I have a few complaints. First off: for a while they were hyping the battle royal, then it just ended up being pre-show. This wasn't a huge match: but they shouldn't have ever hyped it for the actual card in the first place. On that note, Kane just squashing Chavo basically kills the ECW title. The title wasn't that great in the first place, but a WrestleMania squash makes it look more like a garbage title now. Personally I would like to just see one secondary singles title for Smackdown and ECW that's defended on both shows.
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[coralvalley]

After going to WrestleMania and experiencing it in person I have to say that every time we end up going WrestleMania I’m not all that impressed with how it turns out. I know that there were a few mistakes that happened while we were there with fireworks, but thankfully we were near the ring so that didn’t come near us, but this is what I think of some of the matches that took place.

*WWE champ Randy Orton vs John Cena vs Triple H: You know I would have loved for Triple H to walk out of this match with the title and have beat both Randy and Cena, but all I knew that I was into this match. Not because I was invested in the match itself, but I was just begging for someone to beat John Cena and since Randy Orton came out the winner I was happy as can be. They made a great decisions in having Randy Orton retain and beat John Cena by stealing the win from Triple H. It was actually a decent overall match.

*World champ Edge vs Undertaker: This one was just as normal as every year I’ve seen WrestleMania. I witnessed both Undertaker vs. Edge and Undertaker vs. Batista. I must say that this time Edge vs. Undertaker was the main event and I think as fans I almost feel cheated. I thought that Batista vs. Undertaker was a much bigger and better storyline and build up than Edge vs. Undertaker. I was actually kind of disappointed with this match. Glad Taker won, but disappointed with the turn out.

*Big Show vs Floyd Mayweather: I could have honestly cared less during this match because it was pretty much overwhelming knowing who the winner was. Mayweather was obvious from the beginning.

*Money in the Bank ladder match: I thought this was most certainly the match of the night. I’m not a big CM Punk fan, which I really didn’t this he should win this match at all, but I do know that enjoyed seeing Shelton Benjamins work and how great he is in those kinds of matches. I was happy with this match, just didn’t like the turnout at the end.

*Shawn Michaels vs Ric Flair: Deep down I knew Ric Flair was losing this one, but I guess I found myself disappointed to see Michaels win. I was hoping for a Flair return sometimes, but who knows. I would have loved to see Flair win because I honestly thought this was the match of the night. Surprisingly.

*Umaga vs Batista: I expected so much from this match and it turned out completely horrible in my opinion. Batista won and I think that’s decent, but I for one know that Batista screwed up his main move and this was just a waste of the match.

*Candice Michelle & Maria vs Beth Phoenix & Melina: Beth & Melina won, I thought that was a terrible match, but at least those two won.


*Champ Chavo against the battle Royal Winner: After having Kane win the ECW title I found myself shocked at the turn out of that and kind of feel that ECW is just a joke now. I thought that was a terrible decision on their side.

[Rob1981]

I'm still ticked WWE doesn't care about tag wrestling much. This is yet another pay-per-view with no tag title match. There is decent tag teams out there, so there is no excuse for WWE to ignore them.

[Rob1981]

Lockdown was the other day, and turned out to be alright for a gimmicky PPV. A whole show of steel cage matches (with only slight variations on some of the matches) gets dull after a while. Joe defeated Angle to win the World title. Now at Sacrifice, Joe will defend against Scott Steiner, which will be dull as hell I bet. I hope TNA doesn't plan to push Steiner even more. Perhaps they will realize their mistake, when the fans hate Steiner/Joe at the pay per view.

[newnep]

Here in Nepal have many fans of professional wrestling. I used to also like wrestling and still love wrestling but i don't enough time to watch it.