WWE Wrestlemania XXX
Live on Pay Per View on Sunday 6th April 2014 from a packed crowd of 75,167 spectators at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. WWE presented its historic event, Wrestlemania XXX. Celebrating thirty years of Wrestlemania would this finally be the turn around of new talent and keep the veterans stable? Or would it be WWE's attempt at a full on nostalgia based thrill in memory than strengthening its card. The final question on fans lips. Would CM Punk return after his post Royal Rumble walkout? Setting the show's opening stage, the glorious event began. Lord did we know the entire landscape was about to be
crushed for everyone, in such unpredictable fashion.
Wrestlemania opened with the host of the thirtieth ceremony,
The Hulkster, Hulk Hogan arriving.to make the show a success among the rehire of Hogan which was epic. As host, Hulk Hogan fluffed his lines instantly. He said we were in
the "Silverdome" not the Superdome. Oh dear. It was difficult to
watch. He was soon interrupted by Stone Cold Steve Austin. WWE allowed the man
who quit three times, including the night after Wrestlemania, who is also a
domestic violence abuser, to return so he could get another paycheck.
Thankfully The Rock returned to being some level of stability. CM Punk, who
quit WWE two months ago, did not return. The Rock was the only star on fire
here. They drank some beers.
Daniel Bryan Vs Triple H w/ Stephanie McMahon
- · Winner advances to WWE World Heavyweight
Championship match
So the match began for the third place spot in the main
event triple threat title battle for the WWE World title.
It was a fierce, heartfelt battle back and forth with equal
measure. Bryan held a strong presence whilst being in bandaged tape and
wounded. Triple H got best of Bryan on outside tables as Steph bellows "YES!" Dressed in very mini shorts and clad in latex Authority black and white suit. (Naturally.) Steph cheered her hubby on. With another reference to the unspeakable
elephant in the room, Steph said "Get the bull, you get the horns."
The crowd had an alternate view. "Boo!..." they remarked.
Steph is mega over in hate from the crowd. The only
difference is that they feel it legitimately for her. Rubbing salt in the
wound, Triple H did the crossface on Daniel Bryan. Most didn't really feel any
strong buzz for either but continued to
support Bryan regardless in the hope of change.
"Stephanie finds humour in the misfortune of others"
Jerry Lawler said.
A sunset flip into second rope powerbomb counter by Bryan was
a difference maker. The grace of Steph and her long legs were not so flattering
walking along with her grimace.
"Woooo!" Steph cheers as both men were down to cheer on her
powerful hubby.
Trips tries two pedigree's though Bryan counters the second
smashing a vicious kick to Hunter's head and sends the flying knee into Triple
H for just desserts. Daniel Bryan covered Triple H and took the victory to head
to the main event title race later this evening.
Upset, Triple H destroyed Bryan after the battle with a
monstrous beatdown. He can't change it, but he can add to it.
Tag Team
Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns Vs The New Age
Outlaws and Kane
Reigns gained strong
steam beating everyone down in a well constructed part. Rollins saved from Kane
and landed over the ropes on him perfectly. Ambrose brawled with Road Dogg as
The Shield cornered the last member. The trio then launched over the ropes to
gain control with swift momentum. Already the battle was smooth and simplistic.
This was a thriller from the start as the trio The Shield, triple powerbombed the blonde
haired Outlaw and won the match quick and easy. It was hot and fun but fans were surprised it
was short.
Sgt. Slaughter and Hacksaw Jim Duggan appeared in a
merchandise toys battle. Duggan let out a "Hoooooooooooooooooo(e)!" to
fun seekers as Ricky Steamboat jumped in.
The fun time was over. The toys were now confiscated for the Million Dollar Man
who showed off his green dollars and informed "everybody has a price.
HaHaHaHaHa!" Ron Simmonds was confused ending the reunion with a
"DAMN!" Someone else was dressed as a referee that fans could not
identify. Ten points if you can.
Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
A battle royal to celebrate the great Eighth Wonder of the
World Andre the Giant, the original Hall of Famer was in place. The winner
would receive the most prestigious life-size trophy of Andre and become an
instant name with a boosted accolade to their career.
Only Big Show and Sheamus were allowed entrances. Yoshi
Tatsu was first out in seconds. It was poor to say the least. Brad Maddox, an
option to succeed and could have been a surprise boost to all who favour him, was
second out. Well it wasn't Sandow. He went some point later. Khali pasted
Brodus Clay with a pathetic tap. Khali then went out to massive cheers. Ryder
and Ziggler went next. JBL described it as "Career defining" to win. Young
was quickly out. "Not for him" JBL follows up. McIntyre and Mahal were
next dropped. Heath follows in quick succession. Big Show dumps Henry. Titus was
sent by Show. Santino pulls his sock out. It didn't last. Gabriel was soon gone.
Otunga was out. Jerry Lawler added the Battle Royal had "No sense of
direction than a bunch of firecrackers." Crowd starts Fandangoing as Fandy hangs on and
gyrates on the edge. Sheamus then grabbed and dropped him. No... just when the Fandangoing was getting juicy...
Goldust was beaten by Cody Rhodes. R-Truth and Xavier Woods
went somewhere in the confusion. Alberto Del Rio then dispatched Cody. There
were seven left. Fans started contemplating how funny it would be for pint size
Mysterio to lift the life-size Andre trophy. He was the very next participant
out. Ziggler did the hold on to ropes thing after an uppercut from Antonio Cesaro.
Kofi Kingston was relied upon in the stupid spot once more. He was
sensationally, and very well received, flipped over by Antonio to the outside
but landed on his back with his feet touching the bottom rung of the steel
steps. Kofi stamped back into the match. For his credit, Kofi took the crazy manoeuvre
very well. Though the stupidity angles remain. There was no credibility. Kofi
then got the swing treatment from Antonio. Kofi again sold the swing like no
other and looked incredibly stuck in rotation unable to escape and being dazed
as a result. It was first class. There was loud elation from the crowd, too.
Antonio failed to miss Big Show from behind with a chokeslam as Sheamus charged
a Brogue Kick into Show who did not fall down in a very bad sell. Kofi was then
sent out. Dolph 'man of the minute' Ziggler hit Sheamus who then threw Ziggler
out with ease. Ziggler stayed in again, so Rio kicked him off to the ground. The
show-off was off. Rio and Sheamus battled one another.
Cesaro blocks Big Show. He cannot clothesline Show over. Show
throws Cesaro over. He wasn't going out that easy. The last two battled to win
the prestigious honour and maintain a legacy. Cesaro hit Show in the chops on a turnbuckle, dropped by Show to huge
boos. An uppercut by Antonio Cesaro was hit, followed with a huge lift as the
fabled Andre bodyslam was used on Big Show to send him over the ropes and
crashing to the ground outside so that Antonio Cesaro became the heavyweight
winner of the Andre honour over Big Show. Show afterward extended a gracious handshake
to the victor through the ropes, accepted.
John Cena Vs Bray Wyatt w/ Erick Rowan and Luke Harper
John Cena's video package opened discussing his opponent.
"A thing like Bray. He's to destroy everything of my life I work to build."
Cena grumbled. Well, let that be your lessons! Repent, respect, and be
cautious of wayward decisions that burn your bridges. This can be applied to
the entire wrestling industry in its choices, performers included.
Bray was sung in by his theme song band performing live on
stage.
As the battle began, Cena was viciously booed on arrival. The
Universe are finally telling WWE what it already knows. The time is now to act
on it.
Bray chose to pray in middle of ring. "Be the monster
you are, John" Wyatt yelled. Aiming to release Cena's demons, the former
champ tried a new technique. Wrapping Wyatt into a roll up take down upsetting
the crowd, Cena decided to be as honourable as possible. He placed a headlock
on Bray. How natural. Cena placed another one after with virtually no connectivity.
Bray was allowed a punch as Cena walked back on the spot and seated himself to
the ground instead of being hit hard by a damaging fist from Wyatt. Charming no
sell once more. Any threat to Cena's crown shows Cena will never sell for them
but would for the likes of Big Show, who won't be company figurehead. Every
action Bray did after this to make an excellent match was tainted as useless.
Michael Cole chimed in "Don't push John Cena 'cause he'll
do what he has to."
The monster in Cena was slightly unleashed later. Bray laughs
at Cena's revertion. Cena yelled comically when punching Bray attempting to be
aggressive. WWE must seriously consider its faults seriously. The change is
imminent and if the Cena controversies continue, WWE will be left behind. Wyatt
followed up with a suplex toss over the shoulder.
The match couldn't avoid being boring and lacking something
vital to drive full interest. Cena jumps up on the spot with a dropkick to a
very quiet and distilled audience. Cena easily got out of a long workdown by
Bray to do a five knuckle shuffle. Bray stopped Cena with the crazy crab. At
least Cena managed to fall back on his derriere convincingly for two seconds. The
announcers acknowledged Cena was distracted to allow Bray control. This point
the fans began swaying and waving. They were officially bored and made their
own entertainment. A crucial disaster when the fans do this for their own
disinterest and not engagement to the experience of Wrestlemania contexts.
Boo's rained on Cena as he hits the five knuckle shuffle this
time out of nowhere. Bray counters to gain a two fall. "Let's go
Wyatt" began then a small "Let's go Cena" retaliation came from
the crowds. Cena recklessly launched from the top rope to attack the Wyatt
Family outside instead. Cena flung himself and stopped to tap his shoulder on
the steps in another farcial knock once Bray had met him outside to change the
lead.
Kooky Wyatt cradled Cena signing "The whole world in his
hands" (another tame Waltham reference) then charging for a running back
body splash to the ground, as Cena moved, missing a chance to beat down his
foe.
Cena soon runs Luke Harper through a barricade in a nowhere
moment that failed to interest outside.
Bray later missed Sister Abigail to Cena from a pitiful leg
lock STF with no application of intense pain locked in. Wyatt had enough and
shortly dismantled the Spanish announce table apart. He then introduced a chair
and bizarrely placed the chair to Cena's reach, challenging him to use it.
Instead, after contemplating, Cena whacked a creeping Erick Rowan from behind
Bray at the back ropes. Bray used the advantage to gain an empty two fall. Roll up
from Cena. Sister Abigail miss, Attitude Adjustment landed to score a three
fall victory for John Cena instead of Bray Wyatt. The crazy fuelled intense
battle was over, just like that. Cena's legacy grows as the cheap fall won. WWE
could not bring themselves to let a newcomer overcome John Cena, who would be
unharmed from such a loss. As Cena previously said to copy Waltham,
"Everyone must go through me."
Harper magically arose now after being battered from the
barricade and not having anyone draw attention to his vividly laid out for
minutes in a heap viewing to lead weary Bray out.
Fans at this point had had enough and vented their anger. Not
at Cena but some fans, including one added "The stream is having audio and
lagging issues! I want my $9.99 back" as the WWE Network broadcast was
suffering technical issues throughout the evening's mass capacity streaming
capabilities.
With the chance to build a newbie over with, it was time to
respect the legends who have made this business somewhat of a joy over the
years.
WWE Hall of Fame 2014
The outstanding wrestler and headliner in his own right with
incredible talent Jake "The Snake" Roberts took his deserved honours.
Credible celebrity wingman and media shy Mr.T finally took his place at the
thirtieth celebration in a commendable touch. The most eccentric and appealing
manager of all time, Paul Bearer was celebrated with his sons Michael and
Daniel Moody, accepting on his behalf. Carlos Colon also took his place in a
tender induction. One of the greatest duo of female wrestling superstar
wrestlers took her dignified place in the class. Lita, who received the biggest
and massive crowd reaction was overjoyed and humble. She was followed by the
suave and scoundrelous Razor Ramon. Finally the Class of 2014's star turn, The
Ultimate Warrior strode out who gained a couple of claps and tiny cheers.
That's right everyone but the star act was accepted by the crowd. No-one
forgets the Warrior's abusive, demanding and obnoxious behaviour which has
resulted in an ego boost than an honour. Do make sure you buy the forthcoming
DVD in April, won't you?
Brock Lesnar Vs The Undertaker
"No one will ever forget what his going to do." Paul Heyman states in his recorded promo on
Brock Lesnar. "The smallest number becomes the one" he added. It was
something from the Waltham handbook in order to prove the unspoken aura of
genome tweaking for Lesnar's approach.
Beanie babe Brock arrived to the scene. An advert for Mountain
Dew Diet slotted in between. Smooth. By the way, that drink is proven to lower your
fertility guys. The announce team all had a bottle in front of them.
Undertaker then walked into a rapturous cheer from the crowd
in New Orleans.
The action began with a fist by Undie. Quick belly to belly
from Brock in retaliation. Both scouted one another equally. Undertaker's psychology
and deliverance of equal standing is impeccable. Able and willing to go to any
lengths to win on the Undertaker was the message from JBL on Brock's desire to
win.
Michael Cole called him a "Leviathan. An absolute freak."
Hmmm, this sounds, different...
Sweaty Lesnar took control and wandered around for a bit with
minor beat downs where appropriate.
Wearing down 'Taker with leg work, "The Beast"
Brock Lesnar falls to Undertaker, coming back with running DDT. Both soon rose
to their feet together. Snake eyes and a high boot. The historic leg drop. A
two fall followed for Undertaker. Heyman began yelling for Brock as he walks
into a chokeslam. Two fall. Counter into F5. Very close two fall. Undertaker grabs
Brock into the Hell's Gate submission. Lesnar powerfully lifted up and slammed
down to break free. Leg attempt caught by Undertaker again. Brock then used a harder,
higher lift and powerbomb drop.
Lesnar grabs the Kimura lock on his opponent who eventually
reversed well. 'Taker attempted a top rope scale, caught by Lesnar on
shoulders. Lesnar then hit the F5 and took a close three fall. Brock then threw
a German Suplex. A second happened.
'Taker then dropped a Last Ride powerbomb from corner attempt on Lesnar. Undertaker shortly sits up from being spent. Brock Lesnar took a
cheap and out of nowhere final F5 counter on Undertaker as Brock Lesnar pummelled him to the mat. Brock covered him
for a three count. The end was nigh. Undertaker's Wrestlemania undefeated
streak was officially over by the hands of Brock Lesnar. Everyone was shocked
and pissed. Brock Lesnar hurriedly left as Undertaker took his respecting leave in
defeat. WWE made sure to get the crowd reactions on camera. They were ultimately
flabbergasted. Even Dana White, seated front row, was perfectly given air time
in his shock 'o' face. (Read below for a full on reasoning why at bottom of
review for more.)
Did Vince do it just to create heat on Lesnar and get the
impact? Lesnar has been said to plan on leaving to Dana White's UFC, who just
happened to be ringside and got a close up on camera of his surprise.
All things end but this was not even transitioned to a rising
star. A guy that will do nothing with this endorsement. It was simply a waste.
This is not a joke The Undertaker dropped one.
Vickie Guerrero Invitational
The rules of this thrown together match were now explained.
The first pinfall or submission will make that participant the Divas champion.
The announce team acknowledge that this is the "first
Divas title defence" at Wrestlemania. "Excuse me!" Vickie, stood
on a podium outside the ring watching by the announce team, wanted to wish them
all well "especially AJ. Hahahahahaa!" Vickie gleeful stated.
AJ pushes Tamina into the middle, back to back as the battle
goes on. Alicia Fox, Rosa Mendes and Summer Rae were about to get a three
sharpshooter attempt from Natalya which was bungled and cast away. Everyone
covered each other at the same time as the referee counted in another level of
stupidity. Summer Rae was going for AJ. AJ was smashed and rolled outside as
she always does. JBL had the best lines here. When debating what would happen
for AJ upon losing the title "The tattoo artist will be sad." JBL
continued in reference to AJ mark tattoo commemorating her divas victory last
year, she "will need to get it erased." The odds were not in AJ's favour
battling all the women in the lockeroom. It should be clear someone else was
going to win.
Funny thing about WWE odds. In a pre-determined world, you
can survive anything, if you join the in crowd. Emma dances. Tamina smacks a
superkick soon after which was good. Eva Marie made a foolish choice to dump
her to her bottom. She rose up as the pair starred down. This was the moment
WWE wanted to cheer Marie. They didn't. Tamina chased the fleeing Eva. The
Bellas then double teamed. They went for AJ, trying to re-enter. Then they both
flew over the top rope onto all the remaining divas outside. Then they disagreed
with one another and shoved accordingly. Nikki took the lead and placed Brie
into a Shoulder Crush. All the divas stopped Nikki pinning her sister for the
title. Fox and Layla returned. At least Layla is looking hot and fierce in her
attire. Natalya bumbled in. Tamina returned slamming Nattie. Naomi drops off
Tamina. Aksana and Naomi go at it. Natalya comes underneath the corner post to
drop the triple powerbomb with Natalya, Aksana and Naomi suplexing all at once.
Tamina stops Nattie pinning Aksana. Outside clothesline on Tamina from Natalya.
AJ quickly traps Naomi into a random Black Widow amid the distractions. Vicious
screams were yelled so daftly. Naomi held on for a few seconds then had no choice
but to tap out. AJ obviously and clearly retains the title. Vickie Guerrero is
furious. She had to hand the title back to AJ. This was an obvious enactment
seeing WWE attempting to peeve off its fans.
Now, the fantastic legend Mean Gene Oakerlund is backstage. Hulk
Hogan enters. He adds that 'Mania is "Rockin' the Superdome, brother!"
Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorf and Roddy Piper arrive to pay tribute to Hulk's
hosting duties. Mr. T arrives to assist Hogan. This was a reminiscent piece
since the Wrestlemania I match where T and Hogan beat Orndorff, who was pinned,
and Piper in a classic tag match. Pat Patterson as referee in old get up arrived
and told them to get over it. "It was thirty years ago." They all let
it pass with a four way group handshake.
Ringside seated legends were given airtime. The amazing Bruno
Sammartino, wrestling techniker Harley Race, ever in character Bob Backlund, the
go getter Dusty Rhodes and the ever ignorant Bret Hart. Credibility
established? No.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Triple Threat
Randy Orton (c) Vs Batista Vs Daniel Bryan
Randy Orton gets sung in by his theme song band in an
appropriate ceremonial.
Bryan took control of Orton and Batista instantly. Orton
shoves Bryan off the rope after two minutes, beautifully done. Batista leads the
charge. Orton took back the reigns as spine flipped onto the steps was Batista,
who provided a wonderful open legs beauty. "Move!" Randy tells the
fans in the way with interplay so he can drop Batista on the barricade.
Bryan double missile dropkicked the unwitting pair. Kicks to
both. "Oooh!..." as the YES! Kicks to the head of Batista connected
but failed on Orton. Two fall by Batista was broken. Corner to corner dropkicks
from Bryan soon after. Taking the top turnbuckle with Orton, Bryan flips a Hurricanrana.
Bryan suplex was then tipped over by Batista outside instead. Dave climbs.
Orton stops. RKO superplex. Bryan in. YES! Lock was clasped onto Orton. Fearing
the worst, Triple H and Stephanie charged in from the crowd. This was a no
disqualification we were now told to remember. Batista spinebustered Bryan. HHH
brought back "crook" ref Scott Armstrong, handpicked by Hunter to
help count the match. Batista scored a two count on Bryan.
The Authority are
desperate for someone other than Bryan to win. Even Batista will do for them. Referee
Scott was then booted in the head and sent crashing to the outside by Bryan.
Bryan charged on all the Authority and ref including Stephanie. Triple H,
uncaring for his misses, reached under the ring for his ever trustworthy
sledgehammer. Bryan stops his attempt and takes possession of the foreign
object to smash it over Triple H's head and cover Batista. Orton breaks the
count as original referee Mike Chioda rejoins. Orton fiercely attacks swiftly
on Bryan with multiple attacks. Batista joins Orton in unison to crush Bryan
outside. The Authority are now being helped backstage. Orton bashes Bryan with the
steel steps. Batista and Orton have a sultry staredown. After nodding in unison
it was decided. Yes. Both agree to unite for this moment to take out pesky Bryan.
Batista hits a monitor on Daniel Bryan in a good display of aggressive force
that benefits the match and the man.
Batista is soon on the tables to blast Bryan. Orton is on the
other side, as the pair launch a Batista Bomb into an RKO which crushes Bryan
to the ground through the Spanish announce table. EMTs arrive to stretcher off
Bryan in a classic Mick Foley moment. Batista takes the damage to Orton. Fans
cheered "Let's go Bryan" just as Bryan was carted off. RKO drops the
DDT outside to Batista. Bryan shoves an EMT in the chest to break free and gets off the
stretcher. Bryan crawls to the path of Orton who smashes Danny boy into the
steps. Orton places a vulnerable Bryan in the ring. Orton was quickly caught
into the YES! Lock. With the intensity growing, Batista saves the match. Batista
then got caught. Orton breaks then hurls Bryan away to the corner. Randall then
takes on Batista. He misses the RKO. Quick witted and long legged stud Orton leapfrog's
over Batista, running a spear, smashing into Bryan instead. Orton nails the RKO
on Batista to almost silence him with a close two fall.
Orton weighs up a punt on Batista, interrupted by Bryan. Bryan
was then smashed by Batista. Two fall on Orton. Orton took a perfect Batista
Bomb. Bryan flies into Batista and slaps the YES! Lock on him. Batista taps
out. Daniel Bryan wins the WWE World Heavyweight championship. After an eight
month struggle Bryan has become the official face of the WWE. At least for now.
We shall see if it lasts longer than seventeen seconds, twenty-four hours or
one month.
PPV Rating - 4/10
Men/Women of the PPV - Daniel Bryan, Seth Rollins, Antonio
Cesaro, Bray Wyatt, Undertaker, Tamina, Randy Orton
Man/Woman of the PPV - Brock Lesnar
Sadly this Wrestlemania was a hurried and empty Pay Per View.
Ordinary, no stand out features and thrown together at the last minute it
became the fifth most inconsistent one. WWE are losing its grip on the drama.
Even in a Bryan victory, he is still a B+ player, upgraded on
the evening to an A grade instead as second fiddle to Brock Lesnar. Will WWE
ever let the man achieve the top of WWE's pecking order on a clear victory? If
they thought they did so at 'Mania (which they do) they are seriously deluded.
The Shield were rushed and unable to achieve much. The triple
threat may have been better suited.
John Cena was a worn out, long boredom which did not excel
Bray Wyatt either. The pair were washouts as a result.
The multi match which had odds against her was the perfect
and usually rightful way to boost a star's profile with a victory. WWE should
have done so here for Tamina. Instead it was a cheap throwaway match that
achieved nothing substantial. This was wasteful.
If everyone thought that it would be Daniel Bryan that might
cause the controversy, they were wrong! The Undertaker finally being defeated
was the ultimate sin. With reports of Brock Lesnar possibly leaving to the UFC
next month and beyond, did Vince McMahon make this decision to place heat on
Lesnar? Once in UFC under Dana White's direction, Lesnar would be resented for
taking 'Taker's glorious legacy. For months over the year, Brock Lesnar had
been presented when he was on TV as a Max Waltham essence. Adapted to prove
something to the business and others, did Wrestling Wonders miss the shocking
detail on offer? Blindsided, and given the monkier of "The Beast" along
many Waltham references, Lesnar was a staple for the possibility of that
impending aura. Would it have been possible that if Waltham took on Undertaker,
he would have ended the streak? Quite possibly. We shall never truly know though
Lesnar was the closest resemblance of power in this context to c'est moi.
Fans however erupted with upset not necessarily down to the
impending loss of Undertaker, but more so the fact he lost to Brock Lesnar. With
both recently unhappy with their minimal build up to the event over the last
month fans agreed with the somewhat meek build up.
Others simply cannot fathom that Brock Lesnar, a sporadic
performer, could topple the streak of the most prolific wrestler in WWE history
so freely with no real impact. The match was decent but not exceptional.
Undertaker was impeccable at protecting equal standing. Lesnar won on a simple
counter move after mostly walking around dazed. It would have been better if a
singles rising star on the roster would have won to launch their new career if
the victory was ever taken. Of course, through WWE's lack of star building for
years, there was no-one available. At least the likes of Antonio Cesaro would
have been more beneficial. Instead, Lesnar is not capable of holding that
honour to the highest of privilege and became a wasted opportunity to ruin a
legacy. What will Brock Lesnar do with this to his name? Absolutely nothing.
Even though Undertaker gave the nod to Vince McMahon that he wanted Lesnar to
topple him, the man who makes the decision is Vince McMahon. He and he alone
decided to drop 'Taker's reign. Undertaker, therefore, should not have lost and
gauging into the mind of McMahon, as we can, we would never allow such decision.
Hasn't Undertaker earned that right?
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| All smiles for press attention |
Though 'Taker has circulating rumours he is suffering with
painful predicaments including MS, he should have had the victory. The man has
put his body through the ringer for a company that checked through his name in
one hasty flick of a pencil. Fans have since had mixed feelings. Some have
added their childhood was broken, others, intent on boycotting WWE for the near
future. Others are scaling down their reliance on the wrestling company, whilst
others will continue to watch with extreme despair. One thing that is apparent,
is they wont forget and are very unlikely to forgive. Whilst many do not blame
Lesnar, they are disgusted with the decision from the top. So, in order to
create such buzz with "everything must come to an end" Wrestlemania,
which was a bland PPV in itself once more, could be earmarked for a murky
future. Stunning industry experts also to create a message point when handled
so carelessly, has done nothing but harm to WWE's reputation, even if it did try
to cover itself with a popular Daniel Bryan victory, still overshadowed as
below the main event headline. It has also confirmed to many that McMahon
simply doesn't know how to book the show anymore and is more concerned with
headlines and old hat nostalgic appearances.
Fans were finally hoping McMahon had learnt from previous mistakes
and be able to book something new, different and the way to drive a new thirty
years of entertainment. Instead they did not feel satisfied with this.
It is one thing to create moments, but not to completely
destroy and dump on a legacy where the transition offers no future.
Undie always gives WrestleMania matches on the night and for
the fans. After the match Undertaker had severe concussion and injured. Vince
himself travelled with 'Taker, requiring instant medical attention, therefore McMahon
missed the final event leaving Triple H and Stephanie in charge. Lesnar and
Heyman were said to travel too, but unconfirmed. The planned finish of 'Taker
losing was legitimate. Only 4-6 were informed. Most likely they were Vince,
'Taker, Kevin Dunn, Triple H, Stephanie, Brock and Heyman.
Pulling the rug from them like this has ended not only 'Taker's
streak but the future of WWE with its core fanbase. Wait and see over time. This is the starting point of it all going to pot. Fans also think it
unforgivable.
© Max Waltham 08th April 2014
