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:BEING THE BOOKER:
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Raw and Smackdown Present;
WWE WRESTLEMANIA XXIV

March 30 2008
Cardinals Stadium; Phoenix, Arizona



Title Histories as of August 20 2007;
World Heavyweight Championship:
(8) Triple H (December 13th 2003 - January 25th 2004)
defeated Goldberg and Kane in a Triple Threat Match (Armageddon, Orlando)
lost to Shawn Michaels in a Last Man Standing Match (Royal Rumble, Philadelphia)

(5) Shawn Michaels (January 25th 2004 - April 11th 2004)
defeated Triple H in a Last Man Standing Match (Royal Rumble, Philadelphia)
lost to Randy Orton in a six man Hell in a Cell Match (Backlash, Phoenix)

(1) Randy Orton (April 11th - August 22nd 2004)
defeated Shawn Michaels in a six man Hell in a Cell match (Backlash, Phoenix)
lost to Chris Jericho (Summerslam, Toronto)

(3) Chris Jericho (August 22nd - November 14th 2004)
defeated Randy Orton (SummerSlam, Toronto)
lost to Orton in a Triple Threat match, also featuring HBK (Survivor Series, Chicago)

(2) Randy Orton (November 14th - March 20th 2005)
defeated Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels (Survivor Series, Chicago)
lost to John Cena (WrestleMania 21, Detroit)

(1) John Cena (March 20th - August 7th)
defeated Randy Orton (WrestleMania 21, Detroit)
Lost to Shawn Michaels (Summer Slam, San Juan)

(6) Shawn Michaels (August 7th - December 4th)
Defeated John Cena
(Summer Slam, San Juan)
Lost to John Cena
(Armageddon, Boston)

(2) John Cena (December 4th - April 30th 2006)
Defeated Shawn Michaels
(Armageddon, Boston)
Lost to Christian in a triple threat match, also featuring Brock Lesnar (Backlash, Seattle WA)

(1) Christian (April 30th - October 23rd)
Defeated John Cena in a triple threat match
(Backlash, Seattle WA)
Lost to Triple H (Raw, New York City, NY)

(10) Triple H (October 23rd 2006 - February 3rd 2007)
Defeated Christian
(Raw, New York City NY)
Lost to John Cena in a 60 Minute Iron Man Match (SuperBrawl, Providence, RI)

(3) John Cena (February 3rd 2007 - March 18th 2007)
Defeated Triple H in a 60 Minute Iron Man Match (SuperBrawl, Providence, RI)
Lost to Christian (WrestleMania 23, New Orleans, LA)

(2) Christian (March 18th - November 11 2007)
Defeated John Cena (WrestleMania 23, New Orleans, LA)
Lost to John Cena in a triple threat match with Umaga(Survivor Series, Los Angeles CA)

(4) John Cena (November 11 2007 - Present)
Defeated Christian in a triple threat match with Umaga (Survivor Series, Los Angeles CA)

***

Intercontinental Championship:


(1) Randy Orton (December 13th 2003 - February 9th 2004)
defeated Rob Van Dam (Armageddon, Orlando)
lost to Chris Jericho (Raw, Green Bay)

(6) Chris Jericho (February 9th - March 14th 2004)
defeated Randy Orton (Raw, Green Bay)
lost to Christian in a 20 Man Battle Royal (WrestleMania XX, New York)

(4) Christian (March 14th - June 14th 2004)
defeated Chris Jericho in a 20 Man Battle Royal (WrestleMania XX, New York)
lost to Matt Hardy (Raw, Albany)

(1) Matt Hardy (June 14th - August 16th 2004)
defeated Christian (Raw, Albany)
lost to Sting (Raw, Detroit)

(1) Sting (August 16th - October 18th 2004)
defeated Matt Hardy (Raw, Detroit)
lost to Matt Morgan (Raw, Kansas)

(1) Matt Morgan (October 18th 2004 - February 7th 2005)
defeated Sting (Raw, Kansas)
lost to Edge (Raw, Boise)

(5) Edge (February 7th - February 28th 2005)
defeated Matt Morgan (Raw, Boise)
lost to Christian via forfeit (Raw, Atlanta)

(5) Christian (February 28th - April 25th 2005)
defeated Edge via forfeit (Raw, Atlanta)
Lost to Rey Mysterio (Raw, New York)


(1) Rey Mysterio (April 25th - December 4th 2005)
Defeated Christian
(Raw, New York)
Lost to Carlito Caribbean Cool (Armageddon, Boston)

(1) Carlito Caribbean Cool (December 4th 2005 - April 30th 2006)
Defeated Rey Mysterio
(Armageddon, Boston)
Lost to Shelton Benjamin (Backlash, Seattle)


(1) Shelton Benjamin (April 30th - June 25th)
Defeated Carlito
(Backlash, Seattle WA)
Lost to Finlay (Unforgiven, Denver)

(1) Finlay (June 25th - September 2nd)
Defeated Shelton Benjamin
(Unforgiven, Denver)
Lost to Mr. Kennedy (Saturday Nights Main Event, Montreal)

(1) Mr. Kennedy (September 2nd - October 15th)
Defeated Finlay
(Saturday Nights Main Event, Montreal)
Lost to Shelton Benjamin (Nemesis, Uncasville)

(2) Shelton Benjamin (October 15th 2006 - January 14th 2007)
Defeated Mr. Kennedy
(Nemesis, Uncasville)
Lost to Rey Mysterio (Royal Rumble, Indianapolis)

(2) Rey Mysterio (January 14th - April 22nd)
Defeated Shelton Benjamin
(Royal Rumble, Indianapolis)
Lost to Shelton Benjamin (Backlash, Montreal)

(3) Shelton Benjamin (April 22nd - August 19th)
Defeated Rey Mysterio
(Backlash, Montreal)
Lost to William Regal in a triple threat match (Summerslam, London England)

(2) William Regal (August 19th - September 24th)
Defeated Shelton Benjamin in a triple threat match
(Summerslam, London England)
Lost to Shelton Benjamin (Raw, Detroit)

(4) Shelton Benjamin (September 24th - October 14th)
Defeated William Regal
(Raw, Detroit)
Lost to Matt Hardy (Nemesis, Little Rock)

(2) Matt Hardy (October 14th 2007 - January 7th 2008)
Defeated Shelton Benjamin
(Nemesis, Little Rock)
Lost to Brent Albright (Raw, Atlanta)

(1) Brent Albright (January 7th 2008 - Present)
Defeated Matt Hardy (Raw, Atlanta)



***

World Tag Team Championships:

Ric Flair and Batista (December 13th 2003 - February 9th 2004)
defeated Dudley Boyz in a Tag Team Turmoil Match (Armageddon, Orlando)
lost to Dudley Boyz (Raw, Green Bay)

Dudley Boyz
(February 9th - March 22nd 2004)
defeated Ric Flair and Batista (Raw, Green Bay)
lost to Garrison Cade and Mark Jindrak in a TLC Match, which also featured Shawn Michaels & Rob Van Dam, Randy Orton & Batista (Raw, Long Island)

Garrison Cade and Mark Jindrak
(March 22nd - June 20th)
defeated Dudley Boyz et al in a TLC Match (Raw, Long Island)
lost to Natural Born Thrillers (Bad Blood, Washington D.C)

Natural Born Thrillers
(June 20th - July 12th 2004)
defeated Cade and Jindrak (Bad Blood, Washington D.C)
lost to Edge and Christian (Raw, Omaha)

Edge and Christian
(July 12th - October 17th 2004)
defeated Natural Born Thrillers (Raw, Omaha)
lost to Booker T & Goldust in a Cage Match (Nemesis, St. Louis)

Booker T & Goldust
(October 17th - December 12th 2004)
defeated Edge and Christian in a Cage Match (Nemesis, St Louis)
lost to Ric Flair and Batista (Armageddon, Orlando)

Ric Flair and Batista
(December 12th 2004 - April 11th 2005)
defeated Booker T & Goldust (Armageddon, Orlando)
lost to The Worlds Greatest Tag Team (Raw, Sacramento)

The Worlds Greatest Tag Team
(April 11th - June 12th 2005)
defeated Ric Flair and Batista (Raw, Sacramento)
Lost to Garrison Cade & Mark Jindrak (Bad Blood, Philadelphia)

Garrison Cade & Mark Jindrak (June 12th - December 4th 2005)
Defeated The Worlds Greatest Tag Team
(Bad Blood, Philadelphia)
Lost to The Worlds Greatest Tag Team (Armageddon, Boston)

The Worlds Greatest Tag Team (December 4th 2005 - April 3rd 2006)
Defeated Garrison Cade & Mark Jindrak in a Ladder Match
(Armageddon, Boston)
Forced to vacate titles, after Charlie Haas was drafted to Smackdown

Titles vacant - April 3rd 2006 - April 30th 2006

Acolyte Fashion Agency (April 30th - June 25th)
Defeated The Brotherhood, United Nations, Booker T & Goldust for vacant titles
(Backlash, Seattle WA)
Lost to MNM (Unforgiven, Denver)

MNM (June 25th 2006 - March 18th 2007)
Defeated A.F.A
(Unforgiven, Denver)
Lost to Straight Edge via stipulation (WrestleMania 23, New Orleans, LA)

Straight Edge(March 18th 2007 - June 18th)
Defeated MNM via stipulation (WrestleMania 23, New Orleans, LA)
Lost to MNM (Raw, Oklahoma OK)

(2) MNM(June 18th - August 19th)
Defeated Straight Edge (Raw, Oklahoma OK)
Lost to Straight Edge (Summerslam, London England)

(2) Straight Edge(August 19th - Present)
Defeated MNM (Summerslam, London England)

***

Womens Championship:

(2) Molly Holly (July 28th 2003 - January 26th 2004)
defeated Gail Kim (Raw, Colorado Springs)
lost to Lita (Raw, Rochester)

(2) Lita
(January 26th - June 7th 2004)
defeated Molly Holly (Raw, Rochester)
lost to Trish Stratus (Raw, Chicago)

(5) Trish Stratus
(June 7th - October 18th 2004)
defeated Lita (Raw, Chicago)
lost to Shaniqua (Raw, Kansas)

(1) Shaniqua
(October 18th 2004 - October 17th 2005)
defeated Trish Stratus (Raw, Kansas)
Lost to Trish Stratus (Raw, Toronto)

(6) Trish Stratus (October 17th 2005 - April 30th 2006)
Defeated Shaniqua
(Raw, Toronto)
Lost to Jillian Hall (Backlash, Seattle WA)

(1) Jillian Hall (April 30th - June 12th)
Defeated Trish Stratus
(Backlash, Seattle WA)
Lost to Alexis Laree (Raw, Greenville, SC)

(1) Alexis Laree (June 12th - September 2nd)
Defeated Jillian Hall (Raw, Greenville, SC)
Lost to Trish Stratus (Saturday Nights Main Event, Montreal)

(7) Trish Stratus (September 2nd 2006)
Defeated Alexis Laree
(Saturday Nights Main Event, Montreal)

Title relinquished

(2) Alexis Laree (October 2nd - October 30th)
Defeated Jillian Hall for the vacant title (Raw Season Premiere, St. Louis, MO)
Lost to Melina (Raw, Adelaide)

(1) Melina (October 30th 2006 - March 18th 2007)
Defeated Alexis Laree
(Raw, Adelaide)
Lost to Alexis Laree via stipulation (WrestleMania 23, New Orleans, LA)

(3) Mickie James (formerly Alexis Laree) (March 18th - August 19th)
Defeated Melina via stipulation (WrestleMania 23, New Orleans, LA)
Lost to Beth Phoenix (Summerslam, London England)

Beth Phoenix (August 19th - November 11 2007)
Defeated Mickie James (Summerslam, London England)
Lost to Mickie James * 3-2 in a Best of Five Series* (Survivor Series, Los Angeles CA)

(4) Mickie James (November 11 2007 - February 4th 2008)
Defeated Beth Phoenix *3-2 in a Best of Five Series* (Survivor Series, Los Angeles CA)
Lost to Gail Kim (Raw, Green Bay WI)

(2) Gail Kim (February 4th 2008 - Present)
Defeated Mickie James (Green Bay, WI)

***

Smackdown;


WWE Championship:
(3) Brock Lesnar (September 18th 2003 - June 10th 2004)
defeated Kurt Angle in a 60 Minute Iron Man Match (Smackdown, Raleigh)
lost to Kurt Angle (Smackdown, St. Louis)

(6) Kurt Angle (June 10th - August 22nd 2004)
defeated Brock Lesnar (Smackdown, St. Louis)
lost to Goldberg (SummerSlam, Toronto)

(2) Goldberg (August 22nd - October 17th 2004)
defeated Kurt Angle (SummerSlam, Toronto)
lost to Triple H (Nemesis, St. Louis)

(9) Triple H (October 17th 2004 - March 20th 2005)
defeated Goldberg (Nemesis, St. Louis)
lost to The Rock (WrestleMania 21, Detroit)

(10) The Rock (March 20th - July 3rd 2005)
defeated Triple H (WrestleMania, Detroit)
Lost to Goldberg (Great American Bash, Washington, D.C)

(3) Goldberg (July 3rd - August 7th 2005)
Defeated The Rock
(Great American Bash, Washington, D.C)
Lost to Kurt Angle in a Triple Threat Match (Summer Slam, San Juan)

(7) Kurt Angle (August 7th - November 6th 2005)
Defeated Goldberg in a Triple Threat Match
(Summer Slam, San Juan)
Lost to Eddie Guerrero in a Fatal Four Way (Survivor Series, Manchester, NH)

(1) Eddie Guerrero (November 6th 2005)
Defeated Angle, Triple H & Lesnar in a Four Way
(Survivor Series, Manchester, NH)

(4) Brock Lesnar (November 17th 2005 - March 26th 2006)
Defeated Kurt Angle & Triple H in a Triple Threat for Vacant Title
(Smackdown, Detroit)
Lost to Chris Benoit (WrestleMania 22, Las Vegas, NV)

(1) Chris Benoit (March 26th 2006 - July 23rd)
Defeated Brock Lesnar
(WrestleMania 22, Las Vegas, NV)
Title Vacated due to injury

(1) Rob Van Dam (August 20th 2006 - March 18th 2007)
Defeated Chris Jericho for Vacant Title in tournament final
(SummerSlam, Anaheim)
Lost to Randy Orton via Money in the Bank (WrestleMania 23, New Orleans, LA)

(3) Randy Orton (March 18th 2007 - Present)
Defeated Rob Van Dam via Money in the Bank
(WrestleMania 23, New Orleans, LA)


***

United States Championship:

(1) Big Show (October 19th 2003 - February 15th 2004)
defeated Eddie Guerrero (No Mercy, Baltimore)
lost to Billy Gunn (No Way Out, San Francisco)

(1) Billy Gunn (February 15th - April 1st 2004)
defeated Big Show (No Way Out, San Francisco)
lost to Kanyon (Smackdown, Salt Lake City)

(2) Kanyon (April 1st - July 18th 2004)
defeated Billy Gunn (Smackdown, Salt Lake City)
lost to William Regal (Vengeance, Fresno)

(1) William Regal (July 18th - August 22nd 2004)
defeated Kanyon (Vengeance, Fresno)
lost to Benoit in a 3 Way Match, also featuring E. Guerrero (SummerSlam, Toronto)

(2) Chris Benoit (August 22nd - September 23rd 2004)
defeated Regal and E. Guerrero in a Triple Threat Match (SummerSlam, Toronto)
lost to Kanyon (Smackdown, Dallas)

(3) Kanyon (September 23rd - December 9th 2004)
defeated Chris Benoit (Smackdown, Dallas)
lost to Eddie Guerrero (Smackdown; Night of the Championships, Ft. Lauderdale)

(1) Eddie Guerrero (December 9th 2004 - July 3rd 2005)
defeated Kanyon (Smackdown; Night of the Championships, Ft. Lauderdale)
Lost to John ‘Bradshaw’ Layfield in a Triple Threat Match (Great American Bash, Washington, D.C)

(1) John ‘Bradshaw’ Layfield (July 3rd 2005 - March 26th 2006)
Defeated Eddie Guerrero in a Triple Threat Match
(Great American Bash, Washington D.C)
Lost to Matt Hardy (WrestleMania 22, Las Vegas, NV)

(1) Matt Hardy (March 26th - May 14th)
Defeated JBL
(WrestleMania 22, Las Vegas, NV)
Lost to Charlie Haas (Judgment Day, Milwuakee)

(1) Charlie Haas (May 14th - July 23rd)
Defeated Matt Hardy
(Judgment Day, Milwaukee)
Lost to Matt Hardy (Great American Bash, Atlanta)

(2) Matt Hardy (July 23rd - October 13th)
Defeated Charlie Haas
(Great American Bash, Atlanta)
Lost to Brent Albright (Smackdown, Lafayette, LA)

(1) Brent Albright (October 13th 2006 - May 20th 2007)
Defeated Matt Hardy
(Smackdown, Lafayette, LA)
Lost to Paul London (Judgment Day, Miami, FL)

(1) Paul London (May 20th 2007 - January 20th 2008)
Defeated Brent Albright
(Judgment Day, Miami, FL)
Lost to Batista (Royal Rumble, Las Vegas NV)

(1) Batista (January 20th 2008 - Present)
Defeated Paul London
(Royal Rumble, Las Vegas NV)


***

WWE Tag Team Championships:
(1) Basham Brothers (October 23rd 2003 - January 25th 2004)
defeated Los Guerrero's (Smackdown, Albany)
lost to The Worlds Greatest Tag Team (Royal Rumble, Philadelphia)

(3) The Worlds Greatest Tag Team (January 25th - June 10th 2004)
defeated Basham Brothers (Royal Rumble, Philadelphia)
lost to La Resistance (Smackdown, St. Louis)

(2) La Resistance (June 10th - September 2nd 2004)
defeated The Worlds Greatest Team (Smackdown, St. Louis)
lost to Hurricane & Citizen Storm (Smackdown, Tulsa)

(1) Hurricane & Citizen Storm (September 2nd - November 11th 2004)
defeated La Resistance (Smackdown, Tulsa)
lost to Basham Brothers (Smackdown, Cincinnati)

(2) Basham Brothers (November 11th - December 9th 2004)
defeated Hurricane and Citizen Storm (Smackdown, Cincinnati)
lost in a ten team Tag Turmoil match, with Test and Scott Steiner eventually winning the match outright (Smackdown; Night of the Championships, Ft. Lauderdale)

(1) Test & Scott Steiner (December 9th 2004 - January 23rd 2005)
defeated nine teams in a Ten Team Tag Turmoil Match (Smackdown; NOTC, Ft. Lauderdale)
lost to America's Most Wanted in a Fatal Four Way, also featuring La Resistance, and the APA (Royal Rumble, Houston)

(1) America's Most Wanted (January 23rd - March 20th 2005)
defeated Test and Scott Steiner, La Resistance and the APA in a Fatal Four Way match (Royal Rumble, Houston )
lost to The Worlds Greatest Tag Team (WrestleMania 21, Detroit)

(4) The Worlds Greatest Tag Team (March 20th - March 28th)
defeated America's Most Wanted (WrestleMania 21, Detroit)
forced to vacate titles after being drafted to Raw

Titles Vacant (March 28th - May 15th)(2) Americas Most Wanted (May 15th - October 20th 2005)
Defeated The Dudley Boyz, La Resistance, and Un-Americans in a 4 Way for vacant belts
(Judgement Day, Vancouver)
Lost to Basham Brothers (Smackdown, Vancouver)

(3) Basham Brothers (October 20th 2005 - February 2nd 2006)
Defeated America’s Most Wanted
(Smackdown, Vancouver)
Lost to America’s Most Wanted (Smackdown, Columbus)

(3) Americas Most Wanted (February 2nd - May 14th 2006)
Defeated Basham Brothers
(Smackdown, Columbus)
Lost to The Spirit Squad (Judgment Day, Milwaukee)

(1) The Spirit Squad (May 14th - August 20th)
Defeated Americas Most Wanted
(Judgment Day, Milwaukee)
Lost to Paul London & Brian Kendrick (SummerSlam, Anaheim)

(1) Paul London & Brian Kendrick (August 20th - December 10th)
Defeated Spirit Squad
(SummerSlam, Anaheim)
Lost to Americas Most Wanted (Armageddon, Richmond)

(4) Americas Most Wanted (December 10th 2006 - January 20th 2008)
Defeated Paul London & Brian Kendrick
(Armageddon, Richmond)
Lost to MNM (Royal Rumble, Las Vegas NV)

(3) MNM (January 20th 2008 - Present)
Defeated Americas Most Wanted
(Royal Rumble, Las Vegas NV)

***

Cruiserweight Championship:

Rey Mysterio (January 6th - April 8th 2004)
defeated Tajiri (Smackdown, Laredo, TX)
lost to Billy Kidman (Smackdown, Hartford, CT)

Billy Kidman (April 8th - May 16th 2004)
defeated Rey Mysterio (Smackdown, Hartford, CT)
lost to Rey Mysterio (Judgment Day, Corpus Christi, TX)

Rey Mysterio (May 16th - July 29th 2004)
defeated Billy Kidman (Judgment Day, Corpus Christi, TX)
lost to Chavo Guerrero (Smackdown, Seattle, WA)

Chavo Guerrero (July 29th - November 14th 2004)
defeated Rey Mysterio (Smackdown, Seattle, WA)
lost to Hurricane (Survivor Series, Chicago, IL)

Hurricane (November 14th - December 9th 2004)
defeated Chavo Guerrero (Survivor Series, Chicago, IL)
lost to Chavo Guerrero (Smackdown; Night of the Champions, Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

Chavo Guerrero
(December 9th 2004 - February 13th 2005)
defeated Hurricane (Smackdown; NOTC, Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
lost to Tajiri (No Way Out, Salt Lake City, UT)

Tajiri (February 13th - March 20th 2005)
defeated Chavo Guerrero (No Way Out, Salt Lake City, UT)
lost to Chavo Guerrero in a Six pack Challenge, which also featured Akio, Paul London, Rey Mysterio & Jamie Noble (Wrestlemania 21, Detroit, MI)

Chavo Guerrero
(March 20th - May 15th 2005)
defeated Tajiri, Jamie Noble, Akio, Rey Mysterio & Paul London in a Six pack Challenge (WrestleMania 21, Detroit, MI)
Lost to Paul London (Judgement Day, Vancouver)

(1) Paul London (May 15th - November 6th 2005)
Defeated Chavo Guerrero
(Judgement Day, Vancouver)
Lost to Jamie Noble via stipulation in an 8 Man Survivor Series Elimination Match (Survivor Series, Manchester NH)

Jamie Noble (November 6th 2005 - February 11th 2006)
Defeated Paul London via stipulation in an 8 Man Survivor Series Elimination Match
(Survivor Series, Manchester NH)
Lost to Paul London (Saturday Nights Main Event, Anaheim, CA)

(2) Paul London (February 11th - March 16th 2006)
Defeated Jamie Noble
(Saturday Nights Main Event, Anaheim, CA)
Lost to Kid Kash (Smackdown, Detroit, MI)

(1) Kid Kash (March 16th - June 8th 2006)
Defeated Paul London
(Smackdown, Detroit, MI)
Lost to Juventud Guerrera (Smackdown, Tulsa OK)

Juventud Guerrera (June 8th - September 17th)
Defeated Kid Kash
(Smackdown, Tulsa OK)
Lost to Super Crazy (Cyber Sunday, Rochester, NY)

Super Crazy (September 29th 2006 - January 14th 2007)
Defeated Juventud Guerrera
(Smackdown, Dayton, OH)
Lost to Kid Kash as part of a six man tag team match (Royal Rumble, Indianapolis)

Kid Kash (January 14th 2007 - March 18th 2007)
Defeated Super Crazy in a six man tag team match
(Royal Rumble, Indianapolis)
Lost to Brian Kendrick(WrestleMania 23, New Orleans, LA)

The Brian Kendrick(March 18th - December 9 2007)
Defeated Kid Kash
(WrestleMania 23, New Orleans, LA)
Lost to Bryan Danielson (Armageddon, Cleveland OH)

Bryan Danielson (December 9 2007 - Present)
Defeated The Brian Kendrick (Armageddon, Cleveland OH)
 
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Wrestlemania review:

Opening video package: Very well written and set the tone for the show well.

AMW vs. WGTT: Wasn’t surprised to see this start off the show. It started off ok, with some basic action. However it lasted a long time before I got the feeling it was going anywhere. Things picked up near the end, I loved the two counters of the death sentence by Benjamin. Overall I thought this was a decent match, with some interesting little parts of storytelling. (Such as Harris getting isolated for a bit, then the same thing happens to Haas same after… also I liked how the respect between the two teams slowly deteriorated throughout the match). Some parts did lose my interest though and i would have liked to have seen some more near falls.

Goldust, Booker T, Mr T promo: lol this was great. I’m glad that Booker at least got a little airtime on this show. Very entertaining promo, everyone was in character and I thought the concept was gold.

Shaniqua vs. Trish: I thought you played out the underdog story pretty well with Trish. The match kept me interested pretty much all the time, which was good. I was surprised by the botched Stratusfaction, mainly because I was surprised you willingly included a botch. I’m guessing you used it so that there would be a credible excuse for Shaniqua kicking out of it, it added to the realism anyway. There were a lot of pretty good counters throughout the match, but my obvious favourite was the Stratusfaction countered into a power bomb. The ending was a little disappointing after that, but still overall it was a pretty decent match.

Wrestlemania promos: damn, the DX one came in last… I thought that was the best one by far.

JBL interview: Another awesome promo. JBL was written very well, his confidence and wit was there. (“I have no answer for why my hair stays in place in the ring”. I loved that line in particular lol).

Hardy vs. JBL: I thought this was another good match. JBL trying to get himself counted out and disqualified was very in character (I thought the match was really over after the count out). Both men hit all their signature moves I believe, and it flowed very well without getting uninteresting. I was expecting JBL to hit the clothesline from hell, so I was surprised when Hardy ducked and Noble received the move. I thought the ending in general was good, It highlighted Hardy beating all of the odds. Hmmm Noble getting left behind was interesting, could this be setting up his split from the cabinet?

Triple H vs. Shane McMahon: Well this was definitely the most exciting match so far. I thought the story of HHH wanting to punish Shane, not just beat him was done pretty well. One spot I didn’t like was Shane being whipped across all 3 announce tables, I can’t visualise it without it looking so exaggerated lol. Steve O appearing was very unexpected… I guess it just goes to show anything can happen at Wrestlemania… I liked that Shane hit his diving elbow drop and the coast to coast. But HHH kicks out of both, which of course leads up to the titantron bump, (I was sort of surprised you had one in this match, and where did Hunter get the sledgehammer from,,, did he put it there earlier and then “escape“ up their deliberately?, was the whole thing a set up?… If so then he really is the Cerebral Assassin).

Heyman interview: I thought this was yet another good promo, though some parts seemed a bit out of character to me (“Not because I’m mean or nasty”). But it got the point across and hyped the main event pretty well.

Triple H promo: I thought the commentary before this was interesting, perhaps Tazz and Coach will end up brawling by the end of the night (I find it funny that no matter how many times Shane falls off the stage the commentators act like it’s the first time it has ever happened lol). I liked how you gave Triple H a credible reason here for not fulfilling his promise (ruining Wrestlemania), perhaps a HHH vs. Steamboat fued is in the works?

Chris Jericho vs. The Undertaker: I was shocked by how many cheap moves you managed to think up for Y2J to lose. Again this match had a good story to it, with Jericho resorting to every cheap move in the book in attempt to beat the phenom. Wasn’t sure if i liked the handcuff spot… It was pretty stupid that the ref didn’t see it… but wrestling referees are pretty damn ignorant at times, plus it did add to the story. One thing I’m sure I didn’t like though was Jericho not selling the exposed turnbuckle. Those are just nit pickings though… One main thing I didn’t like was that despite all the near falls and finshers, there wasn't a moment when i thought Taker's undefeated streak was in danger. I especially think the walls of Jericho spot could have been made more dramatic (maybe even with Chris reapplying the hold several times afterwards)… But besides from that, I thought the match had a good story, flowed very well and never got boring. It’s actually my favourite match so far.

Hulk Hogan interview: This was pretty good, although at times I thought Hogan was a bit more arrogant then normal. Besides from that though it was a pretty realistic promo in my opinion.

6 man tag match: I didn’t like how Flair was so eager to face Foley and Hogan, that seemed a bit too face-like. Also When Foley drove his knee into the steps, it felt like you missed an opportunity for Flair to work on his legs a bit and attempt a figure four. However aside from those minor things I enjoyed this match quite a lot. The constant momentum changes made it pretty exciting, and i loved how you mixed all the differant styles of the competitors. The ending was pretty chaotic and fun to read. (Although it was a bit confusing at times, because I think you typed the wrong names in places).

Wrestlmania promo: Wrestlemaina Hotel came in second… I found that surprising, I was expecting it to win

DX promo: Pretty interesting segment. HBK enforcing that he wants to face Rock alone hyped up the match pretty well. And the little conversation between the other DX members afterwards was very interesting. Could this be the start of a possible split?

Roll of the dice match: I thought the first fall was decent. Edge not wanting to get involved was a good story and was in character. I also liked the ending, with Carlito making the blind tag, but the other competitors not noticing. The only thing I didn’t like about this was I thought RVD’s style wasn’t portrayed that well, he used too many power moves for my liking.
The ladder match was very spotty but entertaining. The large majority of it was basically each men incorporating a ladder into their finishers (which to be honest is how I would have written it aswell). I particularly liked the spear, 619 counter… Sabu returning with al fonzo was shocking, didn’t see that coming at all and I look forward to seeing where this leads too. I was surprised that it was Carlito that took the spear spot (actually looking back, it was a bit weird that Edge took himself out of the match with that). Mysterio winning was also very surprising. Very good match (the ladder match was pretty spotty… but personally I didn’t mind that). Oh glad to see that you acknowledged that Edge did all the work, could lead to an interesting feud between him and Rey.

Christian interview: I thought this was probably the best interview so far. Christian seemed to be in character and it hyped up the next match pretty well. I couldn’t really find anything I didn’t like about this.

Austin vs. Christian: I liked the start of the match. It seemed pretty realistic with Christian running from Austin and Tomko constantly trying to interfere (I was glad he was eventually sent backstage). One thing I did notice was that Christian didn’t sell enough at some points imo. Such as the 10 atomic drops (I thought the spot itself was a good idea). Christian using J.R’s sweet jar was unexpected, but I thought was a pretty good idea. I loved the little touches you added during this time, such as Christian eating the sweets and Austin giving the ref the finger after he keeps his arm up in the sleeper… I was really liking this match, however I thought the ending really let it down. I felt it was pretty anti-climatic, especially since Austin kicked out of the frog splash, only for it not to lead to anything. Having more near-falls before it would have helped, (also a stunner countered into the unprettier may have worked better or Christian needing to hit 3 in a row to beat Austin).

Bret Hart vs. Kurt Angle: This was the match I most looked forward to reading… and it didn’t disappoint. The only thing I disliked about it was that I thought the belly to belly suplexes and Angle whipping Hart into the steel steps, should have been made more dramatic (I would have thought there were more likely to effect Hart’s physical condition then the clotheslines). Besides from that though, I loved everything else about this match. The pace was great and the styles seemed pretty realistic. I liked the references to Hart’s past with the victory roll and ring apron spots from his KOTR win. I also loved the ‘Lets see your foot save your ass once I break it in two’ line from Angle, that was pretty clever in my opinion. And I thought the ending was great, grapevine countered into a sharpshooter… just genius . Hmm maybe Kurt have been in the hold a bit longer before tapping out, but overall a great match, probably the best so far.

Piper’s pit: Surprised that the Christian advert won, I didn’t like that one personally. Anyway I thought the Piper’s pit segment was great. At first I wasn’t too sure about it as I thought Piper got cut off too early. But the promo ended up being a suitable length anyway. I thought Maven leading a jobber army against Kane was a good move for several reasons… 1: It gives them all a chance to be on Wrestlemania… 2: Kane destroying them all made him look really strong… and 3: I doubt anyone paid to see Kane talk lol. I was surprised to see that you put the mask back on Kane, but I thought it was a pretty cool touch. And including the Pete Rose gag was just great… Overall I’d see this was the best promo so far (or at the least it ties with the Booker, Goldust, Mr T one).

John Cena vs. Randy Orton: I felt this was one of the most realistic matches so far. It was also a very entertaining one. Although I would have liked to have seen a longer assault from Orton in the middle of the contest. Also I was surprised to see Orton become the heel so quickly, but that isn’t a criticism. I did think the finishing sequence was well thought out, and it had me on the edge of my seat for the most part (especially after the belt spot) and the sudden finish worked well in my opinion.

HBK vs. The Rock: In general… I loved this match. Even the little things such as both men using each other’s taunts and Rock slamming Michaels head against each of the 3 announce tables was entertaining. The constant momentum changes throughout this match worked brilliantly and the ending sequence was again done very well. The Rock Bottom of the top rope was a bit unrealistic… but the awesomeness of it made up for that. My only little criticism is that I think things were overused a bit (such as the Rock using HBK’s own heel tactics against him… HBK using 2 atomic drops… HBK skinning the cat twice… HBK stomping different body parts of the Rock etc). Oh and I didn’t like Rocky using a back suplex to set up the second people’s elbow. I felt it should have been a scoop slam… So considering those are the only things wrong with it, I’d say you did pretty well with this… MOTN in my opinion.

Chris Benoit vs. Brock Lesnar: This was my second favourite match of the show. The only thing that stopped it being the first was that it didn’t have a long enough “feeling out process” for my liking. Especially considering this was meant to be the traditionalist wrestling match. Other then that though I thought this was perfect. I have absolutely no other complaints. It was realistic, both men hit all of their moves (loved seeing Lesnar use his old combos). Plus the near falls and finisher attempts had me hooked. The F5 into a crossface was a great way to end it (and I loved how Brock kept countering it into a pin, that just added loads to the excitement).

Overall: Did I love this show?… Yes… Is it the best I’ve ever read?… Yes, but I havn’t really read many big BTB events yet, so that isn’t really much of a compliment… Was it perfect?… No and that would have been a really unfair expectation. This was an extremely entertaining shows, with some great moments and no major problems. I thought the booking behind it was great (I even didn’t mind Mysterio winning the ladder match after losing the first fall ;) ). Overall I’d say this lived up to the hype, which is a very impressive achievement.
 
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Having you respond back to all the reviews really takes a lot of what I am going to write, but I will start my Wrestlemania review for you tomorrow. I should hopefully have it done in a few days, but I do not have the greatest computer access at the moment. I have read some matches, and they have been a pleasure.

You know you are going to have one person jumping all over Orton vs. Cena. :)
 
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Wolfys wrestle mania review

Twgtt vs. amw- great match good action the finish was good as I thought amw would win with the death sentence

Goldust promo-only thing weird didn’t really like it

Women’s championship match-great match for a diva match glad trish is still the women’s champion

Jbl interview –he is perfectly in character nothing wrong with this as the match is the main focus anyway


Jbl vs. hardy-great match nice touch with the count out and disqualification that is so very Jbl glad hardy won but it was kinda predictable I liked the finish with Jbl trying to go for the clothesline from hell and matt hardy reversing it into the twist of fate great match nothing to improve on

HHH vs. Shane o Mac-I really liked this match really entertaining some good moves I especially liked that triple h got the win motn so far so far nothing wrong with the ppv good job so far


The Undertakeur vs. Chris Jericho-great way to begin the match but wouldn’t he have been disqualified by the ref also I think you shoulve saved that till the end and make Jericho win the match other than that I was a great match didn’t like the ending with taker winning but that’s not my call now is it

SIX man tag team match-would have made this the opener but I guess it was for Hogan’s ego truth is I didn’t really enjoyed this match all the wrestlers were boring hated the ending I just don’t like Hogan he is the worst wrestler by far

Intercontinental championship-great match good action I was expecting a lot more than a quintet survival match surprised carlito got the win but it really isn’t a bad choice either good job with this match


Money in the bank-glad this was a ladder as a money in the bank really should be a ladder match not too happy mysterio won but oh well its your btb this was definitely motn so far by the way I wish Kennedy would have won


Christian vs. Stone Cold-wow really surprised that Christian won here I thought it would be a stone cold win for sure pretty simple ending all he did was an unpretier really no spots worth mentioning in the match so far so good

Bret hart vs. Kurt angle-wow motn it was the best match ive ever read great job keep it up nothing by me




John cena vs. Randy Orton-damn it cena is still the champ thought orton would win for sure it would have been better really personally I liked the action nothing wrong the ending was ok but a roll up for this caliber of a match come on you can think of something better


The rock vs. Shawn Michaels-yes the rock won good job there I absolutely loved the ending it was great a rock bottom off the top rope holy shit is right good match loved it


Chris benoit vs. Brock lesnar-good match aldo very predictable everyone knew benoit was going to win no surprise not really too enjoyable when its like that great match nonetheless


Overall 97/100 some things I didn`t like the ending of some matches but nothing really mager good job

Plz return this review my smack down is up now if you want too return
 
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It has been twenty three months since your last Wrestlemania, so this is exciting to read.

I do not know how much constructive criticism I can give you since you seem to have given yourself a vituperative review, but I will try. It will mostly be over adulation, but everyone can use compliments.

I was not too fond of the song. It sort of fit, but it really did not have the WWE theme song style.

Length: 10/10. :)

Spelling and Grammar: Well, you completely disregarded the apostrophe, but I am assuming that is how you write in Ireland. I counted two spelling mistakes, and grammatical mistakes are not really of my concern in Wrestlemania. You taught me some words too! 10/10

You usually write excellent opening videos, but you have even topped that. This had three parts to it, and it was well done. The classic moments were in there, and current superstars gave their favorite moments or plans for tonight. I could never imagine Chris Benoit talking in third person though. 10/10

WWE Tag Team Champions
vs. World Tag Team Champions:
America’s Most Wanted vs. The Worlds Greatest Tag Team

This should be a good opening with all the talent involved. AMW dominate both Haas and Benjamin, which they are probably not accustomed to since it is a face vs. face match. Here comes the resurgence of Benjamin and Haas. Just want to mention that you wrote Edge instead of Harris. I love the pinning combination sequence because it is something that fast moving teams do. Now we see Benjamin evince his unparallel athleticism, and I love it! I thought it was over after that leaping guillotine, but I am not complaining with more. I have no idea what the death sentence is, but Benjamin sitting up during it seems like an incredible move. Great win for The World’s Greatest Tag Team with Benjamin doing most of the offense. They have defeated everyone now, so unless you have a new team being imported or formed, they are going to be in a slow tag team division.
The last half of this match was awesome indubitably, but the first half was way too basic. Nothing good at all in terms of moves, and I thought you would take advantage of the first match by having it start off with some exciting moves. It does not make a world of a difference, but it seemed more like a regular show tag team match in the early part. 8/10

Booker T and Goldust is hilarious enough. I really did not see the humor in this, but it is always good to see Mr. T at Wrestlemania.

Women’s Championship Match:
Trish Stratus vs. Shaniqua

Second match of the night is the ideal spot for a women’s match. This is basically Shaniqua showing her manly strength, and Trish showing her tenacity and agility. Jackhammer into Stratusfaction is a creative counter and one that I see working, so I do not know why Trish botched it. If Trish survives the powerbomb, then she has to win the match. Stratusphere and Chick Kick is the quintessential Trish Stratus win, but she wins over the dominant woman, so now Trish is the dominant champion. From what I gather from your news reports, Shaniqua is out of here. You have to establish the remaining part of the women’s division because your focus has been on Shaniqua and Trish for a long time. 6.5/10

Glad to see this preview making number three as I laughed uncontrollably when I first read it.

JBL must take the microphone earlier than The Rock does. Pfft, I have no answer for why my hair stays in place! Won a contract from a cereal box! Good stuff from JBL, especially the ending line. I was wondering when he would actually talk about his competition.

United States Championship;
John ‘Bradshaw’ Layfield vs. Matt Hardy

Banning the Cabinet may be an indication that Hardy is going to win. There has been a Russian leg sweep in all three matches so far. JBL is smart leaving the ring and allowing for a countout and retention. He also took advantage of the DQ with a basic low blow.
Now I understand why you always want to be at the same period of time as it is currently. I thought I was a genius when I thought of countout and DQ from the champion, only for restarting the match. Then the WWE did it twice in the same week, so now your idea looks like it was copied when it really was not. Now it is just crap, thank you WWE.
I do not know if the referee would make the decision instead of Steamboat, but it is Wrestlemania. I do not know if Hardy could slam JBL, but his comeback was in order other than that. The Cabinet initially saves JBL, but they end up self destructing, and Matt Hardy is the US Champion! I did not think you liked Hardy enough to give him the title, but whatever. Sort of like when JBL lost the title to Cena at Wrestlemania 21 with the title reign spanning almost the same amount of time. Should be interesting on Smackdown with all these face champions, which all of them are from Cruiserweight to WWE. 6/10

HHH is pissed off …

Orton seems to be deep in thought for this match, which is good. I like that you gave him this instead of an interview because a concentrated Orton does not fare well in interviews.

No Disqualifications:
Triple H vs. Shane McMahon

NODQ is needed here for Shane O Mac to make this his match. I hope you use King of Kings more than twice here instead of just discarding it. Triple H shows his anger early on, but I am sure Shane will gain control soon. The brawlfest in the crowd is nice, but it these two guys did not get that personal with each other on Smackdown. Those should be saved for those intense rivalries where the build up is more. Ha, Steve – O is on Shane – 0’s side. The best part about this match is neither person has attempted a cover, showing how much damage they want to inflict on each other. Shane is beaten to death, but he uses the sledgehammer on HHH! Great spot! Had to know the elbow drop through the announce table spot was coming! Van Terminator does not get the win either! I find it kind of hard to believe that two bloodied men could climb a fifty foot structure. SHANE FALLS FIFTY FEET!!!! Shane is dead! Triple H has to take Shane off the stretcher to get the win of course, and he has to do it with the pedigree. Only three pinfalls, but it works as the idea was to kill the other man. 8/10

Lesnar is on his path of destruction, good to see. Benoit is going to get the win, no matter what.

Coach vs. Tazz …….. good joke! Makes Coach look like a complete dickhead though.

Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, hey, hey, hey, GOODBYE! HHH is gone! Hooray!

Inter Promotional Match:
Chris Jericho
vs. The Undertaker

This match is quite early on the card, but it just goes to show how strong your card is when you have Undertaker facing a more than credible opponent not even halfway through the card. I like the quick cheating and winning attempt from Jericho as it gets over not only his heelness, but his experience. I love that springboard dropkick. Now it is to classic Undertaker, catching Jericho in mid air and turning the match to his advantage. Jericho going for all of these surprise covers and sneaky covers once again gets over the fact he is a heel, and he is a veteran who wants to beat Undertaker anyway. Handcuffs always seem to show up in Undertaker matches against the Undertaker. I remember Randy Orton used them against Taker at the 2005 Royal Rumble in Hell in a Cell. Nice, Jericho was going for the countout win with the cuffs, but Undertaker breaks free!!! Many people have kicked out of the chokeslam, so I am not surprised at all, Undertaker usually never wins with the chokeslam. I almost thought Taker did not do the Last Ride because he is not strong enough too anymore. Brass knuckles are another great spot from Jericho , pulling out all the stops. It would have been better for me if Jericho had taken the turnbuckle padding and thrown that across the ring, and then have used the brass knuckles again. Breakdown and lionsault are still not enough. I am just waiting for Undertaker to sit up. Both men eat the turnbuckle, but for the first time, Walls of Jericho , baby!!! Speaking of that, I am glad Jericho did not use any of his cocky covers because that would ruin everything you set up with him being all desperate to get this win. Undertaker can kick out of anything, but nobody can kick out of the Tombstone Piledriver! J Undertaker is 14 – 0, and he does it against a credible opponent.
I am very curious as to where both wrestlers do after this match. If Jericho stays heel, I can imagine him defeating Undertaker at Judgment Day to propel himself to the World Title picture. Is Undertaker part time or full time in this thread? Jericho says it is not over, so my prediction is probably right. Anyways, this match was exhilarating with all those pin attempts, even though I had an inkling Undertaker was going to win. Jericho pulled out all the stops. Undertaker did not sit up, but tis okay. One of the more memorable matches of yours I have read. 9.5/10

Oh yea, Hulk Hogan!! Hold on while I cheer for ten minutes. I like that you used Okurland, really adds to the nostalgic feeling that this match somewhat has.

Six Man Tag Match:
Hulk Hogan, Mick Foley & Rhyno vs. Ric Flair, Batista & Nick Dinsmore

Well, you went almost two years without using Hogan, so it has to be time to bust him out again. I am all for nostalgia, I am very nostalgic when it comes to sports, I choose veterans over rookies, but I VEHEMENTLY ABHOR USING HOGAN in any sense. I am sure you understand my sentiments, and this match is making me sick. If it was Foley or Flair in Hogan’s place, I would be happy because they know how to wrestle. Hogan takes a step forward and everyone goes bananas. If Evolution wins this match, it will be the most shocking victory ever. Rhyno vs. Flair and Foley vs. Dinsmore have been surprisingly good. Yes, Flair low blows Hogan, and of course, Hogan is somehow better than Flair. My favorite Hogan moment has to be at Survivor Series 1991 when Undertaker tombstoned Hogan in the center of the ring, and Hogan stood up! Ironically, that match was won by Flair’s interference, hmmm. Sorry if this is a rant of sorts, Hogan is intolerable in 2006. If you are calling Dinsmore the prodigy, I am assuming that Evolution is back in force. Who is OJ? Ah yes, the famed hulk up, which I actually enjoy … when done by Eugene . Has Batista even been in this match officially? Jackhammer and Batista Bomb are good enough for me with Batista. Alright, mandible claws for everyone!!!! Gore, sweet shin music, and the leg drop win the match. Why did Hogan have to win the match?
I know that I basically disregarded the match because of the huge involvement of Hogan, but it is just who he is, even today. Batista really did not have a part as you were hyping up Dinsmore as a future player. It really kills all of Evolution’s momentum. Foley and Flair were the stars of this match, and I am surprised they did not get much time in the ring together as their feud emanates a long time back as well. After all they went through at Nemesis and Survivor Series, I figured they would tango, but no loss. Hogan better be on his way out after this. This was not for the GM position though, so I assume it is still going to be the duel general managers, something that cannot last. I forsee Hogan vs. Flair for the GM position. 6/10

Wrestlemania Hotel was awesome! Definitely a strong promo, but in no way topping Christian in Las Vegas . Nothing short of awesome with everyone in character. F – 5 on the bed!

Shawn Michaels going alone can have two implications. He is so egotistical that he would prefer to beat The Rock without the assistance of DX, or the dissension in DX is rising as it has been since Armageddon, leading HBK to a face turn.

Intercontinental Championship;
Roll of the Dice Match:
4: QUINTET SUDDEN DEATH -
Carlito vs. Edge vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Mr. Kennedy

This seems kind of weird to me, but how can you have a five man last man standing match? That would be impossible for the referee to keep track of. What if the little kid rolled that? I am surprised you let a child roll the dice spontaneously, usually everything is premeditated meticulously.
I have a feeling these blind tags are going to happen all night, with the eventual winner taking advantage of one. I thought Edge was going to just act heelish for a few minutes, but now I like what is happening. Edge is above the IC title, with his hopes set for the Money in the Bank, so he only wrestles one match. Mr. Kennedy is acting like a heel, even though he seems to be a tweener. I hope he just mocks everybody, the Mr. Kennedy thumb chant was hilarious. Rey and RVD have had the best wrestling, but of course, their feud goes back to September, and they are probably the two well versed in this match. Edge is still fine, but he will not be ready to start the match as Carlito wins. I thought you were going to use this match as a legitimately strong way for Carlito to drop the title. This match had some slow spots, but it was kept fast paced for most of the time. 8/10

2: LADDER MATCH

I love ladder matches, and from what I have seen from your ladder matches, this is going to be an awesome spotfest. Kind of weird the position Carlito did the springboard elbow from, but along with the moonsault, it seems like you are expanding Carlito’s boundaries to actually wrestle. Edge is definitely viable to win this match as he has won ladder matches at Wrestlemania before, though he did lose last year. He did not wrestle in the first match either. Failed seated senton is nice, but a buzzkiller off the ladder is great! I am sure there are more moves to come off the ladder. Even better is the Green Bay Plunge off the ladder!!!! Another finisher off the ladder!!! I would not think Kennedy would be the person to forego winning the match to jump off the ladder, even if it is not in the center. I think that would be more of a Rey or RVD move. The unsuspecting MVP of this match is definitely Carlito, showing off his versatility and athleticism in this match. RVD kicking everyone with the ladder is definitely RVD – esque with the Van Daminator, but if he did the Van Terminator, that would be sick. RVD turning on Alfonso turns on him now!!! Yes, Sabu!!!!! Sabu!!! Seems like Alfonso and Sabu have taken RVD out of the match. This should definitely be an interesting feud with a good gimmick match or two, but what makes it even better is that Sabu is the heel. Kennedy is thrown out of the match, literally. I love the mid air spear, it has to be one of my favorite moves ever. Leaves it wide open for Rey to win! I really am against this because Rey was pinned in the first match, so it makes that match negligible. Then, Rey really is not a World Heavyweight Champion in my standard, Intercontinental at most. At least he is not winning this off his dead friend. I do not think that Rey is going to lose, and if he does, he is still going to remain in that division, so it looks permanent. That does not take away the fact that this was an insane spotfest. 9/10

Nice Hall of Fame ceremony, keeping it short and simple.

My guess is that Christian is going to be the first heel champion of the year, judging by his interview. Feud of the past and present according to Christian.

Inter Promotional Match:
Christian
vs. ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin

I am not surprised Christian would receive a major pop, he is a heel that needs to be cheered for. Only thing is that he was booed during his interview, and he said nothing to get a change of heart.
The running around the ring deal has been used tonight already, but it suits the heel Christian. I remember this set of ten atomic drops from Summerslam! Tomko looks like crap in this match, being swatted like a fly by Austin each time. Tomko is stunned, but he saves Christian from the stunner. He has been involved in this match four times already, showing how critical he is to Christian’s success. Tomko is finally ejected, but still is able to help Christian bloody Austin! I do not know what a glass jar is doing at the announce table, and I wonder why the referee did not call for a disqualification when he saw Stone Cold bleeding. Tomko had a 40% efficiency rating. Time to start the Austin is resilient part. Of course, Austin survives the sleeper hold, and this was the match to use it in with Austin. Austin comes back, but the second stunner is not good enough either. Good to see Christian survive that because it just does not seem like a Wrestlemania match should end like that. Adding another move to Christian’s arsenal is never a bad thing. Reverse DDT, frogsplash, and unprettier are certainly enough for the win. Shows how legit the unprettier is as Austin was pinned on that while Christian survived two stunners. This was a great match with its flaws, but it did its main purpose, propel Christian once again as the superstar of today by pinning yet another superstar of yesterday. One of the few heels who will win tonight, which is one of my favorite parts of Wrestlemania, faces win. 8.5/10

It makes sense for Wrestlemania 23 to be in New Orleans with all the damage that it has suffered.

Not exactly the kind of song that is played at Wrestlemania and a big contrast from last year’s performance of Eminem, but good nonetheless.

Match of the Millennium:
Kurt Angle vs. Bret Hart

I am going to review this match as if Hart was able to physically compete, his only limitations emanating from his age. This was definitely the most built up match, going back all the way to Judgment Day.
I expect Angle to dominate the match with Hart not really having the feel of wrestling anymore. Even though Hart is the bigger man, Angle has wrestled the past six years, so I expected nothing less then Angle shoving Hart down to the ground. Bret shows his great technical wrestling skills, which is what I hope this match is. I really like how Angle is infuriated while Hart is just … well happy to be there. Angle is probably receiving the most heat ever in the history of the WWE. Angle hits a belly – to – belly suplex, which makes me wonder why he has not hit that many. I thought he would go bananas with suplexes. Good to see him at least attempt the moonsault as he usually does in big match situations. It should give Hart some offense. Yes, figure four around the ring post!! I do not understand what it means when Angle hits Hart for six. It has happened twice so far. One of the best part of your matches is the sly humor you place in there, which I try to emulate. “Cole mistakenly calls a side suplex an Angle Slam.” That is so true, he does and would. I remember he called a hangman an RKO. :)
Angle slam into Russian leg sweep is plausible, but I cannot see a bulldog from a German suplex. Angle almost catches Hart, but Hart escapes twice. Angle is quite the animated character in this match. Angle slam usually leads to ankle lock, and here it is. What an amazing counter! Hart makes Angle tap in what is probably a top Wrestlemania moment! Hart makes yet another Wrestlemania moment.
This is one of the best wins in Hart’s illustrious career. I hope he returns to the general manager position on Smackdown, but it may not be smart to have Angle and Hart on the same show because Angle will be demanding a rematch. Once again, the match results dictates the outcome for the future. If Angle had won, he would be the biggest heel on Smackdown. Since he has lost, he can go both ways. This was not the best match by far, due to the many limitations put on Hart, which disallowed Angle from doing most of what he usually does. However, atmosphere has a major role in matches like these. 9/10

Best promo of all time, I voted it promo of the month twice in a row.

Cena is doing the same as Orton.

I do not really like Piper putting Cena over, but whatever. Piper’s pit in general is a nice touch for Wrestlemania. All the build up on Smackdown leads to Maven’s intercession in what will be the biggest role of his career. Fifteen people to take on Kane? After eleven months, Kane is back … old school!!! He destroys the whole army!!!! Pfft, Pete Rose? Kane is definitely in line for a nice push with this act.

World Heavyweight Championship Match:
John Cena vs. Randy Orton II

Early on, it seems like Orton is going to be the acting heel of the match. I am somewhat of a Cena mark too, so this should be an excellent match. I do not think Orton would have enough time to climb to the top rope and crossbody Cena after a pin attempt on a dropkick. At least you remember that Orton has a crossbody in his arsenal. Ah, Orton’s classic inverted neck and backbreaker! RKO to F-U to RKO is exciting, but not meritorious of getting the win this early in the match. I hope Orton outlasts the F-U for this. Your five moves of doom are very different from Cena’s, actually, you are not even doing them, which I like. It takes away from the predictability of the match. He used the throwback earlier, he covered after the freestyle and five knuckle shuffle, and he did not hit the F-U. He has Orton in the STF-U though. Orton making the ropes is good, and Cena better not win this match, especially by submission because the last match ended in that fashion. This is not the match I expected the referee to go down in, but Orton survives the F – U because of it. Orton gets it hit Cena with the title belt, probably showing that he is now a full fledged heel, but it still does not work! What? Match is over already? It was so fast paced and full of action!
Not even speaking as a blind Orton mark, but this was the worst thing you could have done to Orton. You spent the whole year building him up for this one event. He feuded with Evolution, breaking away from them to become face, he defeated Ric Flair in a steel cage, he won the match for his team at Clash of the Champions, he came in second in the World Title match at Nemesis, he lasted inside the War Games match for seventy five minutes, he gained revenge for losing at Survivor Series at Armageddon, wins a minor feud with Edge, and after all that, he loses. I know you tried to allay the loss with a schoolboy, but Orton had one of the best non title years ever. John Cena was champion till Summerslam, won at back at Armageddon, and has had it ever since. He did nothing the whole year, but battle for the title.
The match was excellently written nonetheless, but the result is shocking, and I do not think you gave them enough time. They would have benefited with a few more minutes. 9/10

Icon vs. Icon:
Shawn Michaels
vs. The Rock

Good thing this match is between the title matches. Definitely should shut HBK up about his match not being high profile. I like the stealing of taunts, make the match start on a high note. Outside action is great, but I have never seen The Rock attempt a belly – to – belly suplex. Amazing move by HBK, skinning the cat and taking Rocky over the top rope. HBK is definitely bringing it for Wrestlemania. I am surprised that you are having the fans cheer for HBK more than The Rock. Not too fond of the referee being knocked out in two straight matches. Not fond of the referee being knocked out twice in the same night, though there is nothing like a referee taking a sweet chin music! HBK nipping up before the people’s elbow is a great spot. Low blow t the Rock, along with a chair shot and Rock Bottom from HBK to the Rock on the announce table! Another amazing spot worth noting! HBK’s offense is good enough to get the fans back in Rocky’s corner. The referee is out for a second time? You should have saved the referee bumps for this match and not have used it in the previous match. Rock is down, but HBK has nothing to do. This has been a match of HBK doing something, and the Rock doing it back like the slaps and lowblows. HBK with a moonsault!!! Only at Wrestlemania! I knew the double man nip up was going to happen in this match. Whoa! Way too much action, people’s elbow, almost sweet chin music, almost a Rock Bottom, and a resounding sweet chin music! That was like the Austin and HBK encounter at Wrestlemania, except HBK got the better of it, but Rocky still survives! Now HBK survives the Rock Bottom! This match is nothing short of awesome with all the counters, spectacular moments, and finishers. Ah, the whole point of the Rock ascending the ropes is to deliver a Rock Bottom from the top rope!!! Only way this match could end!!! WOW!!! Brilliant ending to a brilliant match! Cole and Tazz have called all the interpromotional matches for some reason. Forget them, this match was scintillating to say the least. Who says The Rock cannot wrestle? Easily, easily, easily, match of the night for me so far, and I just cannot exalt you enough for this, even with the superfluous referee bumps, which just happened to add the exhilaration of the match. 10/10

Yup, HBK is definitely turning face.

Extended video package is a nice touch, especially with the fitting choices of music.

WWE Championship Match:
WWE Champion,
Brock Lesnar vs. 2006 Royal Rumble Winner, Chris Benoit

And just like that, the match starts! It would be the biggest shock in BTB history if Benoit lost this, but this is still going to be an awesome run to the finish. Like the early futile finisher attempt. Benoit’s suicide dives never work, and he always ends up crashing like that. The way this looks, it is going to be a suplex fest, and I like those. Backbreakers and ribbreakers are classic power heel moves. On his fourth attempt, Lesnar finally nails a suplex, evincing how difficult it is to wrestle Benoit. I love the classic German suplex switches. I saw it in Benoit vs. Angle at the 2003 Royal Rumble, and I immediately incorporated it into one of my matches. I have never seen Lesnar do the double powerbomb, but it certainly works. Lesnar being able to lose the belt on a DQ makes this match that much better. It makes Benoit look a little weaker though now that Heyman and all cheap ways for Lesnar to win are removed, though it is the main event of Wrestlemania. Marvelous counter to the major three amigos, with a superplex! You should trademark these modifications. For the second time, Benoit crashes and burns!! I was hoping he would hit the swandive. No matter how powerful the F – 5 may be, plenty of people have kicked out of it on multiple occasions, is it is very feasible for Benoit to outlast it at this stage of the match. You brought out the shooting star press! I did not think anybody would use that again. The best part is that he misses, so both guys have missed aerially. When the sharpshooter was applied, the intensity of your writing just picked up! No such thing as a Benoit match without the trifecta of German suplexes. Subsequently comes the executed headbutt, but Lesnar persists! F – 5 to crossface!!!! Wrestlemania XX ending with Lesnar rolling Benoit over, but Benoit holds on tenaciously!!!! BENOIT WINS!!!!!!!!!! BENOIT WINSSSS!!!!!!!!!! Holy arjun14626rko … BENOIT WINSSSS!!!!!! Awesomeness personified!!! With the Wrestlemania XX ending, and it takes twenty years for Benoit to win it!!! Excellent ending with the locker room out there to greet him. I hope he can retain this thing for a long time, but there is a long slew of challengers on Smackdown! Excellent match, but then again, all Benoit matches are. Both men were able to use their technical abilities, aerial abilities, and excitement abilities to produce an unforgettable match. 10/10

Entertainment: Thank you, 6.022×1023/10

Bottomline: Everytime you write a PPV, you elevate your greatness and booking to another whole new level. When you write a masterpiece Wrestlemania like this, you cement yourself as a living legend in booking. This took me about seven hours spread over a few days to review, but it must have taken you fifty hours of pure writing, not to mention thinking and planning to write this. This was the best built PPV also, with Hart and Angle going to Judgment Day, Austin and Christian emanating form Summerslam, as with Rock and HBK. Sure, I was not pleased with one result, but your winners were mostly faces and done in great fashion. There are so many OH MY GOD moments in this whole Wrestlemania, and in each match. I just cannot adulate you enough. Even with all your accolades and unlimited respect and admiration, you just added to all of that with this. This is sure to accrue up every award known. It is unbelievable what one person can do. You were able to enhance my vocabulary by readings this as I learned some new words, and most of all, I can ameliorate my wrestling writing style. Take a break, recharge the batteries, appreciate this review, and come back strong after this.


:)
 
#1,931 ·
***

So, WrestleMania is done and dusted. And it's onto the future. Currently I've returned 0 reviews for WrestleMania, but I'm gonna be working on it over the coming weeks. For some, I may not get a review until your next PPV, but if you didnt notice from one of the last posts I made in the thread, I'll no longer be doing full PPV events for Raw, but only my portion of joint ventures, so it'll be a while before I post a PPV anyway.

I'll also take this opportunity to officially welcome the Smackdown writer to the thread - Snap. I'm extremely confident he'll hold up his end of the bargain, after seeing a sneak preview of his first SD.

Expect more updates in the coming weeks, but right now I'm setting an official return date for the thread - January 29th.

So, Being the Booker is back in 18 days time with the Raw fall out from Wrestle Mania. For now, I'll post the PPV schedule (dates are subject to change)

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Red = Raw Event
Blue = Smackdown Event
Black = Joint Event

WWE Backlash - April 30th - Seattle, Washington

WWE Judgement Day - May 14th - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

WWE Clash of the Champions - June 4th - Kansas City, Missouri

WWE Unforgiven - June 25th - Denver, Colorado

WWE Great American Bash - July 23rd - Atlanta, Georgia

WWE Summer Slam - August 20th - Anaheim, California

WWE Cyber Sunday - September 17th - Rochester, New York

WWE Nemesis - October 15th - Uncasville, Connecticut

WWE Survivor Series - November 12th - Houston, Texas

WWE Armageddon - December 10th - Richmond, Virginia

WWE Royal Rumble - January 14th - Toronto, Ontario

No February PPV

WWE WrestleMania 23 - March 18th - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Expect more news and information to come in due time.
 
#1,934 ·
Shame that the RAW pay per views won't be written out but I'm glad this thread is coming back. Looking forward to Snap's debut in this thread as well. If he has your stamp of approval, he's got mine. :D
 
#1,935 ·
Right, just so everyone knows where I stand on reviews - I've still yet to complete one in return for WM. And, with my next full, proper PPV a long way off, I'll be using spare time in the coming months to catch up with PPV events that I owe reviews too. I've just been far too slack with getting going again with reviews, that it's the only logical thing for me to do. If you've recently posted one of the big events (you should know the ones I mean), I'll review them obviously. If you havent, I'll most likely return your review at a later date when you post a future PPV.

Hopefully, when I get going again, I'll be able to return all the reviews I get for weekly shows.

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For anyone that missed it (or forgot the results)

WrestleMania XXII:


Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin defeated Americas Most Wanted @ 11:11
In a highly athletic opener, between two teams at the top of their game, the Raw Tag Team Champions overcame the threat of the Smackdown Tag Team Champions, to record their second win at back to back WrestleManias against AMW.

Trish Stratus defeated Shaniqua @ 07:27 to retain the Womens Championship
Despite the odds against the Toronto Native, Trish Stratus overcame the dominant Amazon to score a stunning upset, retaining the title, showing why she is considered the greatest womens athlete in the sports history.


Matt Hardy defeated JBL to become the NEW United States Champion @ 10:07
With JBL guaranteeing that he would leave Vegas with the title still in tact, many believed he would find some way to defeat the resurgent Hardy. However, after ten months of being almost superhuman with luck, everything fell apart for the self proclaimed 'Wrestling God'. Layfield tried to take the easy way out twice, getting counted out, and disqualified, and not even his Cabinet could help JBL hold onto the title, as Matt Hardy ended a mammoth run of Layfield as Champion.


In a No Disqualification Match, Triple H defeated Shane McMahon @ 18:53
The Lionhearted Shane McMahon proved the critics wrong with an amazing display of grit and determination to stand toe to toe with The Game, and nearly pulled off an almightly upset, putting his body on the line in the process. However, in the end, The Cerebral Assassin proved too much for McMahon, with Triple H knocking Shane off the huge titan tron, and continuing on despite the fact. Triple H won the match, but Shanes condition would be the major talking point.


The Undertaker defeated Chris Jericho @ 17:09
In the weeks leading up to the match, Chris Jerichos confidence continued to grow, as he seemed assured he would end The Deadmans unbreakable WrestleMania winning streak. And, on the night, Y2J proved to be as close as anyone will ever come to breaking the winning streak. He took every short cut imaginable, trying to win the match in any order, including by count out. However, Taker rose above Jerichos game plan, and managed to go an amazing 14-0 at the event.


Mick Foley, Hulk Hogan and Rhyno defeated Ric Flair, Nick Dinsmore & Batista @ 16:01
With so many issues inter-twined between six men, the tension was literally off the charts. Hogan and Flair gave the fans plenty of nostalgia to witness, Foley gave glimpses of Mankind, Dude Love and Cactus Jack to the delight of the MGM, whilst Dinsmore treated the fans to an effortless wrestling display, leaving Batista and Rhyno to dish out the major punishment on each side. By the end of the match though, it would be Hogan, Foley and Rhyno with hands raised, much to the delight of the fans.


In the first ever Roll of the Dice Match, Carlito retained the Intercontinental Title in a Quintet Sudden Death Match, overcoming Rey Mysterio, Ken Kennedy, Rob Van Dam & Edge @ 10:37
Carlito managed to defeat the odds stacked against him retaining the title against four men, as he snuck in to take Rey Mysterio by surprise, and score victory, keeping his title, and giving him momentum for the second fall...

Rey Mysterio defeated Carlito, Ken Kennedy, Edge and Rob Van Dam @ 12:48 to claim the first ever Money in the Bank Contract, in the second fall of the Roll of the Dice Match, with this being contested as a ladder match.
Despite losing the first fall, Mysterio came back from that to claim arguably a bigger prize - one guaranteed title shot whenever he chooses in the next twelve months. The win came through controversy though, as at first, it appeared RVD would be victorious, until an unlikely appearance from former ECW alumni, Sabu, accompanied by Van Dams recently released manager, Bill Alfonso cost Van Dam the prize. Mysterio then made the most of a Spear from Edge to Carlito to climb the ladder and take the briefcase.


Christian defeated Steve Austin @ 14:21
From this point, the big five talking point matches all followed. After over six months of back and forth verbal sparring, these two men finally got it on in the ring. Austin put up a brave fight, taking on outside interference in the form of Tyson Tomko, as well as Captain Charisma, bled after Christian broke a glass jar over his head, and kicked out of almost everything Christian could deliver, before finally succumbing to the dreaded Unprettier. It was an emphatic victory for Christian, and one that may leave Austin pondering any future in the business.


Bret Hart defeated Kurt Angle @ 21:02
The most anticpated match up by far finally came to a head in Vegas. After months, and month of build up, the conclusion was typically an epic storybook style finish that would make even fairytale writers proud. Bret Hart, out of retirement for one night only, overcame all personal injury problems to put on an unbelievable display to provide one final classic match, defeating Kurt Angle, against all odds, writing one final chapter into his astonishing career. How will Angle ever recover from such an embarrassing defeat??


John Cena defeated Randy Orton @ 15:14 to retain the World Heavyweight Championship
Many expected Randy Orton to recover from his loss last year to Cena, and bounce back with a victory on March 26th, but John Cena held back the challenge of the legend killer to inflict another WrestleMania loss on Orton, leaving The legend killer on the verge of a break down.


The Rock defeated Shawn Michaels @ 21:06
The epic build up crossed over into an epic encounter as two Icons of the WWE tore down the MGM Grand delivering a match worthy of stealing any show. With the crowd reactions split 50/50, or possibly 60/40 in favour of the Showstopper, it was still The Rock who kept his composure to see off the challenge of an inspired HBK, ending the extraordinary match with an extraordinary Rock Bottom - from the top rope. Afterwards, the two foes shook hands, much to the delight of the onlooking fans.


In the main event, Chris Benoit defeated Brock Lesnar via submission @ 27:28 to become the NEW WWE Champion.
The stage was set, and both men delivered one of the finest main events in WrestleMania history. Both men rolled into the event on the biggest high of momentum they had ever been on, and continued riding on their momentum to provide a classic back and forth contest, that will live on in the memory for years to come. Both men put it all on the line, with Lesnar even attempting the ill fated Shooting Star Press, which eventually led to his downfall, as Benoit forced the self proclaimed 'Iron Man' to tap out to the Crippler Crossface, to become WWE Champion for the first time.
The celebrations with Bret Hart, Rey Mysterio, Chavo and Vickie Guerrero ended the incredible show, much to the delight of the WWE fans across the world.


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Post - WrestleMania News and Notes:

The general feeling coming from the WWE following WrestleMania was that the show was as expected, a big success, but many will make judgements on how good it compares to the other great Manias in the past later down the line.

There was many raised eyebrows at Bret Harts performance, putting on an excellent showing against Kurt Angle, which most didnt expect. It is conformed though that Bret Hart will not return to his role as General Manager of Smackdown, with The Hitman content with what he has given these last two years. It's expected that Hart will be inducted into next years Hall of Fame though.

With both Raw and Smackdown now without a General Manager (Flair and Hogan had both been 'relieved' of their duties two weeks ago, and Ricky Steamboat was only used as an interim figure), the general feeling is that Eric Bischoff will be brought back to television to take over on Raw once again, but many names have been thrown about as to whom will take duties on Smackdown. Shane McMahon was an early candidate, but he is now expected to take at least four months off from television to sell his injuries from WrestleMania.

USA Network has confirmed that the April 3rd edition of Raw, coming from London, England will now be a three hour special. The network has been happy with ratings for the show since the return last October, and have shown faith in the WWE to commission another three hour show.
The April 3rd show is expected to feature the now annual Draft Lottery, so there could be many of the big names on show from both Raw and Smackdown in London a week from tomorrow.

Many debuts are expected in the coming weeks and months on both Raw and Smackdown, with many call ups being expected from OVW, along with an impending in ring return of veteran, Dave Finlay. Jamal, formerly of 3 Minute Warning is also expected to be repackaged, and debuted soon. With many debuts expected, it is also likely that we will see many releases too in the next few months.

Both Mick Foley and Hulk Hogan are expected to step away from TV for the time being, with Hogans absence being expected to be a long term period, with Hogan unhappy with how he has been treated in the last month. Foley though, is expected to re-appear in the summer.
 
#1,936 ·
Well, I never have read this actively beforehand, but I have been looking for the chance to start reading this BTB, as well, it's the cream of the crop in terms of its prestige. I'm looking forward to reading Wrestlemania in my spare time, before you return to writing, and can't wait to see what you, and Snap, can produce.

Best of luck, and I look forward to starting to read your material. :)
 
#1,937 ·
Nice news and notes, you've seem to start taking a mark for Umaga lately Wolf hence why he'll be debuting soon, which should be good as long as the main straps never touch his waists. Finlay is another you seem to like and he'll no doubt be used well in the US or IC division, I can also see you calling MVP into things too.

Foley sticking around partially is cool, while Hogan probably won't be back till next WM.

I hope you keep Austin around after the comment in the match result with Christian :(
 
#1,938 ·
I know you are a fan of Finley and Umaga, so it will be good to see them debut, and how they do end up being used, but I'm sure it will be well

New GM's and a draft will be good to shake things up as well, and at the moment, I wouldn't be sure about who goes where, but either Jericho or Taker, and HHH are my tips to change

Looking forward to the comeback
 
#1,939 ·
Some good news and nice to see the banners getting plugged in one last time. Really looking forward to the storylines and angles that happen from the aftermath. From what you been telling me on MSN and the looks of the likes of Finaly and Umaga in here, this will defiantly be the thread to read again once it returns. Good luck to Wolfy and Snap.
 
#1,940 ·
Good to see that this thread will be starting soon bro. From what I've gathered I can tell you're probably going to push Finlay and Umaga quite a bit. Hopefully you have Estrada with Umaga as well. Wondering whose going to be drafted and who will be the new GMs. Well I guess we'll all find out soon enough. 1!
 
#1,941 ·
Great news, I'm glad this thread is back up and running after that amazing Wrestlemania. The news and notes are awesome, Finlay and Umaga will be make good editions to the rosters, and it will be interesting to see who infact gets both the General Manager positions. Best of luck Wolfy and Snap!
 
#1,942 ·
Looking forward to it!
 
#1,943 ·
WWE Raw Preview:

Just twenty four hours after the most talked about WrestleMania in recent history, the stars of Raw prepare to rock Vegas to it's very foundations once again!!

The Thomas And Mack Centre will host the WWE flagship show, with plenty of questions being required an answer after the events from last nights Showcase of the Immortals.

No General Manager has been named yet to take over on Raw, but with matches already announced, it's believed that Mr. McMahon himself will be calling the shots for the time being.

And, the Chairman of the board WILL be in Vegas, as he has demanded in ring time, to make a number of announcements, concerning not only Raw, but Smackdown too.

The Worlds Greatest Tag Team, The Undertaker and Christian were all victorious last night in inter promotional match ups against Smackdown opposition in the form of Americas Most Wanted, Chris Jericho and Steve Austin, but what does the future hold now for the three men now that they must turn their focus back onto Raw??

Meanwhile, the only Raw superstar to suffer a loss last night, was Shawn Michaels. The leader of DX was beaten by The Rock in a rollercoaster ride of a match, sure to go down in the annals of time, but will Michaels take consolation in that fact, despite suffering that loss??

And, after the shocking events from last nights Roll of the Dice Match, will we hear anything from Rob Van Dam after he was screwed out of victory for the Money in the Bank contract, by the rengade ECW alumni, Sabu, who was joined by the recently released Bill Alfonso?? Van Dam is in action tonight, up against his old adversary, Rey Mysterio, the first ever winner of a Money in the Bank contract, despite losing the first fall of that match to Carlito, who retained the Intercontinental Title earlier in the contest.

Edge, also involved in the history making Roll of the Dice Match, was said to be fuming after he beleived he was 'screwed' out of the briefcase, after claiming to have done all the hard work. Will he have anything to say to Mysterio??

And, the fifth man involved in that equation, Mister Kennedy finds himself in action, just twenty four hours after putting his body on the line, taking on the 350 pound, A-Train.

Finally, what reaction will Randy Orton have following his loss to John Cena, for the second year running at WrestleMania?? At one point, it appeared Orton had the match in his grasp ... but in the end, John Cena had his hand raised in victory, retaining his title, and frustrating The Legend Killer. Both men are set to be in the Thomas And Mack Centre, but will their paths cross??

Find out all the answers, with the fallout to WrestleMania, only on Raw!!!

Confirmed Matches:

Trish Stratus & TWGTT vs The Brotherhood
Ken Kennedy vs A-Train
Rey Mysterio vs Rob Van Dam
 
#1,944 ·
Preview looks good, some interesting matches and the aftermath of 'Mania is always fun to read. I'm looking forward to seeing what leads to Backlash and hopefully we'll get a good idea of what happens for Backlash come this Raw. Anyways, as always, looking forward to your next show Wolfy.
 
#1,945 ·
Really good preview for RAW. I been begging for Sabu vs. Rob Van Dam ever since you planted the seed of Bill Alfonso getting angry with Van Dam. I can not wait for that feud to happen as it should end up being a very good match. I am also looking forward to the announcements from Vince McMahon and what happens with "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. This defiantly should be a good RAW.
 
#1,946 ·
Awesome preview man, the first Raw after Wrestlemania is always one to remember, and I'm expecting this one to be exactly that! McMahon's announcement should be interesting, and considering it involves Smackdown! as well, I have a feeling he may be announcing the start of the 07 Draft, which will be very fun to witness. Mysterio vs. Van Dam will of course be off the charts, and I can't wait to see how you further build the Orton/Cena feud- if that's what you intend to do of course.
 
#1,947 ·
This is a excellent BTB. I love what you have done with the Wrestle Mania's. Randy orton vs John Cena for the world heavyweight championship . I loved the royal rumble. I also like the new ppv you have brought into the WWE.
I will be reviewing your backlash and so on and os forth.

P.S- How do you do them graphics
 
#1,951 ·
Preview is looking good for RAW. Hopefully Mr. Kennedy gets back on the right track after getting the shaft at Mania. Can't wait for the show.
 
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