Friday, April 3, 2009

Wrestlemania XXV Predictions




The biggest event of the year for the WWE Universe happens on Sunday. Our Stanley Cup, our Heisman Trophy, our... well you get the point. Wrestlemania rarely ever disappoints and this one will be no exception. Wrestlemania XXV promises to be night of great wrestling and entertainment.

The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels in a Singles Match:
I think the Deadman will go from 16-0 to 17-0. I don’t see any plans to make Taker lose at a Wrestlemania anytime soon. While at first I was disappointed to hear this match booked, on account that the two have fought each other countless times, I have to say, the way the two have acted trying to intimidate the other has been absolutly excellent. The stakes of the match are great: Undertaker’s streak, HBK being beaten by the Undertaker. It should be an exciting bout.
Verdict: Undertaker

CM Punk vs. Kane vs. Mark Henry vs. Montel Vontavious Porter vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Christian vs. Finlay in a Money in the Bank ladder match:
Wow. All of these superstars have their own fan base (yes, even Mark Henry.) I enjoy watching all of them (yes, even Mark Henry.) But I think MVP will be MITB. CM Punk already had it, Kane has no chance, I doubt Henry can even climb that ladder without breaking it, Benjamin despite having a great last name, always seems to get pushed but then reverts back to mid-card status, it is too early for Kofi Kingston, but I think but he will be a future winner, Vince doesn’t take kindly to Christian so it’s said, and Finlay is to busy training the newbies. This will be the year of MVP, with his recent US Title win, face turn, and inevitable push.
Verdict: Montel Vontavious Porter

Triple H (c) vs. Randy Orton in a Singles match for the WWE Championship:
Just like the Taker HBK match, I was originally skeptical of this one as HHH and RKO have fought each other numerous times. I originally thought HHH might take it, but with the new stipulation of disqualification and countout on HHH, I think RKO will take it. Then again, it could just be used to make it seem like the odds are stacked against HHH and he once again comes out looking like Superman. Something has to happen with the McMahon family. I don’t know what, but I feel something will go down.
Verdict: Randy Orton

Edge (c) vs. The Big Show vs. John Cena in a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship:
This was a potential main event match ruined by a stupid love triangle angle. Barring that, I don’t think Show and Cena are worthy having the belt (ESPECIALLY CENA.) I hope Edge retains and then this love triangle BS is done with. I just had a thought. Imagine if Batista came out and turned heel by siding with Vickie Guerrero. I’m just sayin
Verdict: Edge

25-Diva battle royal in which the winner will be crowned "Miss WrestleMania":
I honestly don’t care about this. The women’s division isn’t living up to what it could be. I remember the great matches with Lita, Ivory, Chyna, Sable and so many better divas.
Verdict: Don’t care, probably Gail Kim. I hope Santino gets in though and steals it.

Matt Hardy vs. Jeff Hardy in a Extreme Rules match:
I had a feeling these two would fight at Wrestlemania. However I was hoping it was for the WWE Championship against each other. But alas no. I think the obvious winner will be Jeff Hardy. I just hope whoever loses isn’t kicked to the curb and forgotten. Hopefully both go to main event statuses.
Verdict: Jeff Hardy

The Colóns (Carlito and Primo) vs. John Morrison and The Miz in a Tag team: Lumberjack match to unify the WWE Tag Team Championship and World Tag Team Championship:
To be honest, I haven’t been paying too much to these two. Not out of disinterest, but they just have been under my radar. I think it’s a tough one to choose. But I’m foreseeing a breakup of the Colóns after they loose. Morrison & the Miz are both entertaining and they make a great tag team. It isn’t time for them to breakup yet.
Verdict: John Morrison and The Miz

John "Bradshaw" Layfield (c) vs. Rey Mysterio in a Singles match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship:
Well this one started off without any fanfare. I didn’t even know there was still an Intercontinental Championship. I mean when was the last time it was defended by JBL. Regardless, I think Rey Mastreo will take it. Why? Because I want JBL to go back to announcing so why not have Mastreo retire him twice.
Verdict: Rey Mastreo

Chris Jericho vs. Roddy Piper, Ricky Steamboat and Jimmy Snuka (with Ric Flair) in a Handicap elimination match:
This will be the most exciting match for me, being the Jericho mark that I am. As it is, I will answer this prediction as a mark: Sometimes legends need to keep their mouths shut. Yes they are important to the business, but I don’t need to hear it every second. Good for them they attained that status. But I hope Jericho slaps their mouths shut.
Verdict: Chris Jericho