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Royal Rumble review…

So I watched the “Royal Rumble” last night. Although the ppv was too predictable like always, it was still fun to see. So Alberto Del Rio, a new and young Mexican wrestler ended up getting the win after all! Even if I said, HBK Shawn Michaels was going to win in that predictions video I did, I kind of called it on Alberto Del Rio first before I changed my mind and named Shawn Michaels instead. Check my tweet. I posted that tweet before I made that predictions video. So in a way, I’m right about Alberto anyway. I’m glad WWE gave it to Alberto. He deserves it. At least WWE finally gave the opportunity to someone new & different. It’s getting very boring seeing John Cena or Randy Orton win at the end of almost every ppv, all the time. I like that Alberto guy, he is a great performer and he’s going to be a huge star quick. We have a new upcoming WWE Champion on our hands.

It was a great Rumble last night. The surprising superstar returns we got last night were just Kevin Nash aka Diesel “Big Daddy Cool” and Booker T, came back. I believe both are back full time, not a one off. Kevin Nash aka Diesel was the only legend that showed up. We didn’t get Hacksaw, Jimmy Snuka, Million Dollar Man, etc. None of those guys. Although there were a lot of rumors of Triple H and Christian being there last night, we didn’t get them either. Look like they are trying to make Triple H’s return unpredictable and not expecting. Triple H will be back, only when it’s a good time. Could the reason Triple H didn’t come back yet is because, he might be the Anonymous RAW GM after all? Could be. Never know.

Anyway, I was kind of hoping the Royal Rumble was going to have the New Nexus and CM Punk be dominate toward the end, so they and John Cena can be the last in the ring, but that didn’t happen. All the Nexus guys got taken out. So who ended up being the last two guys in the ring?

Santino Marrella and Alberto Del Rio were the last two. I know a lot of wrestling fans don’t like that idea, but I love it. Give some of the younger guys a chance for the spotlight. The younger guys deserve to main event more and it’s great that WWE is finally making that happen.

On with the other matches on the card, I liked Edge vs. Dolph Ziggler. I was right on that prediction. I knew Edge was going retain. It was a long match too, fun and exciting. I also liked Randy Orton vs. The Miz, I too was right on that prediction, the Miz retained, of course. As for the Divas match, I was wrong on that prediction. That was the only match I was wrong on. Eve Torres ended up getting the win for the Divas belt. Awesome Kong didn’t make her debut yet at the Rumble. Weird. Everyone was expecting Kong to make her debut but she didn’t show. Like WWE wants to keep her upcoming debut unpredictable too.

It was a pretty good Rumble last night. So it’s gonna be Alberto Del Rio vs. The Miz for Wrestlemania? That’s what it’s looking like. Good job WWE. WWE is getting better.

Kev

Thought: Who will the Undertaker face against @ Wrestlemania 27???

For the first time and in a long time, the WWE is having trouble trying to find a great opponent for the Undertaker for this year’s Wrestlemania. All year long, the WWE have been trying to get Brock Lesnar to wrestle against him at WM-27. Brock is out ’cause he’ll be coach for the TUF 13 show this year. So WWE is currently trying to get someone else. Rumors hit the net that Undertaker might go against Triple H again.

If that doesn’t happen, I would like The Undertaker to fight against Kane again. Yes, Undertaker already wrestled Kane at Wrestlemania two times in the past. The first time it was at Wrestlemania 14 and the second time was at Wrestlemania 20.

It probably won’t be Kane but it would make a bit of sense.

It’s going to be interesting who WWE will pick for the Undertaker. Usually the WWE is quick on picking an opponent for ‘Taker for Wrestlemania, but they are finally stuck this year. Really weird. It’s understandable. They need to find an opponent for ‘Taker that is worthy of keeping his undefeated streak going. I wouldn’t want Triple H for this ’cause no one wants to see Triple H lose on a Wrestlemania.

We’ll know who Undertaker’s opponent is very soon. They’ll do it quick ’cause this year’s Wrestlemania is on April 3rd.

Kev

Report: Look like Brock won’t be at Wrestlemania after all, he’ll be coach for TUF 13 instead…

Well, I guess this report will definitely squash all rumors of Brock returning to WWE for Wrestlemania for good. Why? Because Dana White announced today that Brock Lesnar has been signed to coach the competitors for “TUF 13”, the reality TV show that UFC does to give kids an opportunity to become a fighter. For months now there have been rumors that Brock could return to WWE for Wrestlemania to wrestle the Undertaker, look like that definitely will not happen. Since Wrestlemania is on April 3rd, TUF 13 will start in March and the show will probably go through the Spring. This will give Brock no time for WWE.

Such a shame though ’cause Brock returning to WWE would have been interesting. Oh well, Brock would make a great TUF coach though. I can see Brock being really mean and tough to those kids on the show. Look like Junior Dos Santos will be Brock’s next opponent for a ppv fight ’cause that’s how the TUF show goes. Two UFC fighters will coach TUF then they fight each other in a ppv after the show is over with.

See the full story, here.

There’s another rumor online that WWE is trying to get former WCW star, Sting, for Wrestlemania against the Undertaker instead. Good luck to WWE on getting Sting. Sting NEVER worked for WWE. They are also trying to get Sting for the WWE Hall of Fame as well. The rumor started because Sting is no longer in contract with TNA? I doubt you’ll ever see Sting in WWE but it will be cool if they can actually get him.

Kev

Thought: Could Kane actually win the Money in the Bank ladder match?

There’s gotta be a reason that Pete Rose is hosting RAW tomorrow night. My guess is that it has something to do with Kane at Wrestlemania. As some of you wrestling fans may know, Pete Rose, the baseball legend was known to interfere in Kane’s matches. Kane and Pete Rose had a feud for a long time. Since Pete is hosting RAW tomorrow, expect a heated confrontation with Kane and Pete Rose. Kane will probably threaten Pete to stay out of the “Money in the Bank Ladder Match” but Pete will probably be there.

I originally predicted Drew McIntyre, a new wrestler will win this match, but thinking about Pete Rose, Kane could possibly get it. I doubt Kane will win, ’cause he always gets screwed at a Wrestlemania, but who knows, maybe the Big Red Machine could get lucky this year.

Kev

Thought: RAW is getting so much better!

Last night’s RAW was a really good episode! I actually thought the show was really well written and the wrestlers performed great! The matches are actually getting better too! Probably because the return of Bret Hart and Wrestlemania is up ahead is making it better. RAW usually gets better around Wrestlemania time.

The guest host for last night’s RAW was iconic NASCAR driver, Carl Edwards. I was expecting him to be a boring host. He actually did a good job. I liked him hosting last night. WWE actually had Carl on the show pretty much throughout the episode.

The storyline with Shawn Michaels HBK wanting to fight the Undertaker at Wrestlemania is really good stuff. Shawn keeps losing Wrestlemania opportunitties, now he lost the Unified tag belts with Triple H. So in a storyline, Shawn stormed off the set and said his career is over. He’s not really retiring I don’t believe, it’s just a storyline thing, possibly to set HBK up with a certain match at Wrestlemania.

Bret Hart was on RAW again last night. He appeared at the very end of the show attacking Vince McMahon from behind after Vince pulling a speech that he said, “Yes” he will wrestle Bret Hart at Wrestlemania for a match. After Vince left the ring with security gaurds, Bret started wrecking everything around the RAW sets. Tearing down the announcer table in a rage and walking back up by the ramp, knocking down speaker equipment with sparks flying in the air. When Bret knocked down a piece of equipment off a table, the thing hit his leg and he almost fell to the ground. That part wasn’t part of a storyline. It was a mistake and accident. Not sure how good of a wrestler he is after seeing that.

I’m getting excited for Wrestlemania. Next WWE PPV is the “Elimination Chamber” ppv, the one before Wrestlemania. Not sure if I’ll watch it or not, but I’m definitely watching “Wrestlemania” this year like I do every year.

Vince vs. Bret sounds exciting. I’m looking forward to seeing Bret in action again. I’m pretty sure Vince won’t be alone at Wrestlemania as he will probably get some help from his heel wrestler buddies such as Dave Batista or maybe even Shane McMahon will do a run in.

See the end of last night’s RAW in the video below and notice Bret almost hurt himself as he’s knocking down equipment on the RAW set.

Kev

Report: Ac/Dc not performing at Wrestlemania…

Geez, what is this? First Mickey Rourke drops out of Wrestlemania. Now Ac/Dc announced that they are not performing there either due to their big European tour that they have a full schedule to.

More on it here:

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=113640

Good for Ac/Dc. They don’t need to perform there anyway, just let WWE use their songs for the themes and that’s all the good promoting they need.

Kev

Report: John Legend to sing “America The Beautiful” at WM-24…

Just announced on RAW earlier, John Legend will be bringing his piano to sing “America The Beautiful” to open up Wrestlemania 24 with.

 WWE.com reports:

http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/exclusives/legendarymania

I’m no fan of John Legend’s music but I thought I’d let you know in case someone out there is.

I’m happy that Aretha Franklin won’t be there singing this year though, thank god.

Kev

Report: John Legend to sing “America The Beautiful” at WM-24…

Just announced on RAW earlier, John Legend will be bringing his piano to sing “America The Beautiful” to open up Wrestlemania 24 with.

 WWE.com reports:

http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/exclusives/legendarymania

I’m no fan of John Legend’s music but I thought I’d let you know in case someone out there is.

I’m happy that Aretha Franklin won’t be there singing this year though, thank god.

Kev

Thought: Wrestlemania 24 looks like a pile of crap…

Wrestlemania is just around the corner, it will happen on March 30th on ppv. Wrestlemania 24 is happening live at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. So Wrestlemania 24 is obviously going to be an outside event this time around. WM-24 will be hosted by Snoop Dogg to help promote his new album “Ego Trippin'”.

So far the card is:

Triple Threat Match for the WWE Champion: Triple H vs. John Cena vs. Randy Orton

World Heavyweight Champion: Edge vs. The Undertaker

Floyd Mayweather vs. The Big Show (not sure what type of match they’ll have just yet)

Money in the Bank Ladder Match

Career Threatening Match: Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels HBK

24 Man Battle Royal – Winner Faces ECW Champion

Finlay vs. JBL – Belfast Brawl

Bunnymania Lumberjack Match: Candice and Maria vs. The Glamazon and Melina

This year’s Wrestlemania doesn’t look too exciting at all. It basically feels like a regular RAW episode. The only matches I look forward to seeing at this year’s Wrestlemania is “Ric Flair vs. HBK” and “Finlay vs. JBL”.

I don’t think we’re gonna get any of the returning past superstars for a one time apearrance. There’s a slight chance that Stone Cold Steve Austin may be a part of WM-24, I don’t think we’ll even see the Rock there. Don’t even know if Mick Foley will be a part of it this year.

I don’t like how the wrestling industry is going these days. There is no more star power. All the guys that we looked after in the wrestling industry is gone. No more Hulk Hogan, no more Eddie Guerrero, and no more Chris Benoit (who was one of the bests in the industry due to horrible tragic events that we all know about). While we do have guys like Triple H, John Cena and Randy Orton, those three will never be in the same league as the Rock and Stone Cold.

WWE is not good anymore. I’ll still watch “Wrestlemania 24” of course but it’s gonna be no different than other ppv’s. WWE needs wrestlers that we all can look after too just like we all looked after Hulk Hogan, The Rock and Stone Cold. WWE doesn’t have that anymore. While WWE superstars try to rise to the top like Hogan, Stone Cold and the Rock, those three men will never be replaced. Those three guys are the ones that made WWE mainstream. There will never be wrestlers like them ever again.

WWE has always been a flop and it’s gotten worse since the Benoit tragedy. It’s no wonder UFC is way more popular than WWE now.

What can Vince McMahon do to make WWE huge again like it once was in the 80’s? I’ll have a topic on that soon. A week before Wrestlemania I will make my matches predictions when the card is done.

Kev