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Wrestlemania 23 Predictions

World Heavyweight Championship Match:
Batista vs. Mr. Kennedy

In probably one of the best built feuds this entire year, in what should be the actual Main Event for this Mania, Kennedy becomes the World Heavyweight Champion after winning a possible classic match against Batista. I'm sure that Flair will be involved in this match as well, yet still this is Kennedy's match to win.

WWE Championship Match; Three Way Dance:
Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Edge

IMO, this is Edge's time to win the WWE Championship in this thread. While all three has been booked real well in this thread, the way this storyline has been going, Edge has to win the title at Mania from Orton. This should be one of the top two matches.

No Holds Barred Match:
The Rock vs. Triple H

Even though you have mentioned before that you're not fan of The Rock, this is his match to win. Hunter has beaten Rock more than Rock has beaten him in their feuds and matches. Also Rock getting the win can give prove that Rock can beat Triple H at Mania.

Icon vs. Icon:
Steve Austin vs. Kurt Angle

After the way that great segment between the two of them ended on the last Raw in this thread, I see Angle winning this match, and this most likely being Austin's final big match in this thread, as it looks like Austin might be retiring for good in this thread following this match. Hopefully though this match gets at least 15-20 minutes.

One On One:
The Undertaker vs. John Cena

While Taker has never lost before at Mania, and even based on how this feud has went, I have a feeling that Cena gets the win, and you, DDMac, become only the second booker (myself being the other booker) who has Taker lose at Mania in the history of BTB. I know that you mentioned that you aren't a Taker fan, but I feel that Taker will put up a great fight in this match, but Cena wins this match in sort of an "passing the torch" from Taker to Cena.

Intercontinental Championship Match:
Carlito vs. John Bradshaw Layfield

Being the JBL fan that I am, this is JBL's match to win. While Carlito has been given a huge push in this thread over the past few months, including the surprising title defense victory against RVD at SNME, based on the promo from the two from the last Raw, I have a feeling that JBL leaves Mania 23 as the NEW United States Champion!

Cruiserweight Championship Match:
Christopher Daniels vs. Rey Mysterio

This has been a feud that Daniels' mic skills has completely carried the whole feud. While a Daniels' win here would add to his credibility, Rey winning can be proving that he is the best Cruiserweight in the history of the business. Even if Mysterio wins the title, he can lose the title back to Daniels after a short reign and the two can continue their feud without the Cruiserweight Championship being on the line.

Women's Championship Match:
Mickie James vs. Victoria

It's well known that you're the biggest Mickie James fan on this forum, yet her 1 year reign as champion in this thread looks like it will be ending at Mania. How Victoria has been built in this thread, especially the way Victoria was booked on the last Raw in this thread, if Victoria doesn't leave Mania as the NEW WWE Women's Champion, most if not all of her credibilty can be lost in this thread.

United States Championship; Fatal Four Way Match:
William Regal vs. King Booker vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Finlay

Regal is not keeping the title in this match. However while Lashley could possibly win the title or even Finlay, it would be kind of pointless for King Booker not to win the title after seeing the debuts of Monty Brown and Elijah Burke a few weeks ago on Smackdown in this thread as the two joined the King's court.

Money In The Bank Ladder Match:
RVD vs. Matt Hardy vs. Ken Doane vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Sabu vs. Ric Flair

While all six men in this match have been built in a credible way, the only two people I see winning this match is either Flair or Doane. However I have a feeling that Doane is going to be a huge star in this thread on the Raw brand over the next year in this thread, and with that said, his push begins with winning MITB.

Monsters Collide:
Raw's Big Show & Umaga vs. SD's Kane & Mark Henry

This has been one feud that has been built up real well over the past few weeks in this thread. With that said, despite the fact that Show and Umaga got the advantage at the end of Smackdown, I still see that they (Show and Umaga) will get the win in this match.

Eight Man Inter-Promotional Tag Team Match:
America's Most Wanted & MNM vs. Hooligans & Helms Benjamin

This looks like a possible opening match for the show outside of the Money in the Bank Match. Four of the best teams in this thread are in this match. Hopefully this match is given quite a bit of time, yet I see the Hooligans and the team of Helms and Benjamin win the match.

Overall Comments: Your Sunday Night Heat was a great way to put over Mania and the main feuds and matches for the show. Won't comment on the Heat Main Event, but it was a good match and was given some good amount of time. This looks to be one of the best Mania's to be posted here in BTB. IMO there have been two great Mania's posted in BTB, which were Wolfy's Mania 22, and NatureBoy's Mania 23 posted back in August. This is an excellent card and looking forward to the 2nd of December when Mania is finally posted, as I will definately be reviewing the show.

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~ I thought I would just leave a few words on HEAT, Mac. Not an official review or anything, since it was a series of (excellent) video packages.

~ Pretty good Main Event with Sabin and The Mexicools losing to Reigns and the Redneck Wrecking Crew. I still can't quite understand why Sabin isn't at Wrestlemania. He seems to have been hanging with the big boys for a while. I mark for Cade especially though. Push plz

~ I have to say the best video packages were probably the ones for Austin/Angle and Rock/Hunter. I loved the way you showed the career span that both rivalries have endured, and how, ultimately, they will come to an end this Sunday. Very, very emotionally charged, Mac, perhaps more so than anything else really.

~ No video package for Cena/'Taker though? Disappointing.

~ HBK cuts a heelish interview? Yes plz As a heel Michaels is the man. I guess we will have a nice range in the Triple Threat match then, with Orton as a fully fledged heel, HBK as a kind of tweener, and Edge as a very wierd face. Good video pacakge for the WWE title too, although not quite as awesome as the first ones.

~ Do you know why the video package for the World Heavyweight Championship was so much fun to read? Simply put, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. It did more of the same job as Naitch, Big Dave and DDMac have been doing for weeks now, building Batista up as absolutely UNSTOPPABLE, so that when Kennedy finally does it (and he will) it will be a moment for the ages.

Like I said, Mac, just a few comments on HEAT. Very unique concept posting it sepearately like this as the official preview. Sunday cannot come soon enough for me, which is odd for a student to say

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Top card Mac, here's my predics and brief thoughts on the matches...

World Heavyweight Championship Match:
Batista vs. Mr. Kennedy

- Superman never loses, rit?

WWE Championship Match; Three Way Dance:
Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Edge

- Edge is back and on fire, but HBK is a real dark horse in this match and I would not be surprised to see Michaels win the match too. However, given the hatred between Edge & Orton, I see Edge pinning Randy with a Spear to seal the win and reclaim his title

No Holds Barred Match:
The Rock vs. Triple H

- So hard to pick really. Rock should win going on what's happened in this feud so far, but Trips is so credible and the fact he always struggles with Rock might change here, too close to call but I'll pick Rock coz he's the face and faces should win the majority of the matches at WM

Icon vs. Icon:
Steve Austin vs. Kurt Angle

- How I long for the day Austin wins at WM in BTB, I think it's a possibility, but with you stating in news posts earlier this month that he'll be taking a long break from the ring soon, I can see Angle taking it still despite a good fight from SCSA

One On One:
The Undertaker vs. John Cena

- I don't give a crap if it's Cena, no one should ever tarnish what Taker has at Mania, and hence, why Cena won't. Hopefully...

Intercontinental Championship Match:
Carlito vs. John Bradshaw Layfield

- Not really bothered about this one too much, but I think JBL has been built wonderfully well and could do with a good IC title run, Carlito does get boring after a while as a face champ and JBL back with the gold would be sweet and fresh as JBL is largely absent in BTB's of today

Cruiserweight Championship Match:
Christopher Daniels vs. Rey Mysterio

- Daniels has put Rey through hell just to get a match with Mysterio at WM, and I think finally we will see the fall of the Angel at Mania, as after retiring Chavo, surely Daniels won't go over Rey too?

Women's Championship Match:
Mickie James vs. Victoria

- Trish > Victoria > Mickie.

United States Championship; Fatal Four Way Match:
William Regal vs. King Booker vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Finlay

- Booker's new court helps him to win and then keep the title for a while. Can't see it going any other way.

Money In The Bank Ladder Match:
RVD vs. Matt Hardy vs. Ken Doane vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Sabu vs. Ric Flair

- I am hoping that RVD gets a chance. Doane isn't ready to move so far up the card, and I can't see Flair winning, nor either of the Hardyz and Sabu is really only there for some wicked spots. RVD all the way.

Monsters Collide:
Raw's Big Show & Umaga vs. SD's Kane & Mark Henry

- Well, I can see the faces winning this just for that fact that they are the faces, slightly under strengthed in this match and plus RAW can't dominate the Inter Promotional matches. Really tough to pick IMO.

Eight Man Inter-Promotional Tag Team Match:
America's Most Wanted & MNM vs. Hooligans & Helms Benjamin

- Only reason I picked these guys is because I can't see the SD! teams working together for the whole match with their storied feud currently going on. I'm thinking Helms & Benji end up ruining their teams chances and make a statement on L&K.

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here are my predictions for WrestleMania. Winners in bold.

World Heavyweight Championship
Batistavs Mr. Kennedy

WWE Championship
Randy Orton vs Shawn Michaels vs Edge

No Holds barred
The Rockvs Triple H

Icon vs Icon
Steve Austin vs Kurt Angle

One on One
The Undertakervs John Cena

Intercontinental Championship
Carlitovs JBL

Cruiserweight Championship match
Christopher Daniels Rey Mysterio

Womens Championship
Mickie James vs Victoria

United States Championship
William Regal vs King Booker vs Bobby Lashley vs Finlay

Money in the Bank ladder match
RVD vs Matt Hardy vs Ken Doane vs Jeff Hardyvs Sabu vs Ric Flair

Monsters collide
Raw's Big Show and Umaga vs SD's Kane and Mark Henry

8 man Inter-Promotional Tag Match
Americas Most Wanted and MNMvs Hooligans and Helms, Benjamin

Looks like a great card. Should be a really good PPV!

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Wrestlemania should be awsome. Can't do reviews right now, but should be awsome. I can't tell whether it will be tonight or tomorrow for AUS but I can wait...Should be awsome!

KING.

WrestleMania goes up today. Can't wait to read it! You've done an AMAZING job in building up anticipation for this event, Mac.

I have to admit, I wouldn't have Batista vs. Kennedy for the World Title as my Main Event, but that's just down to personal preference. It should be a fantastic show!

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DH

Like TKOW said, you've done an awesome job building up this event. It's gonna be up in the afternoon, right?

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DH

^^Are you DDMac's new partner or something by posting that?

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AJJets107

In all due respect why would DDMac choose him as the partner? He probably just posted that for the hell of it.