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Thoughts on this year's Wrestlemania


    Every year, there is two pay per view events that never fail to amaze me, which is the Royal Rumble and Wrestlemania. Last year I was kind of surprised that they actually chose The Undertaker to win over Shawn Michaels, where as they year before it was a no-brainer that Rey Mysterio would win in the honor of late Eddie Guerrero and go on to Wrestlemania to win the World Heavyweight Championship. However, this year the Royal Rumble really shocked me when they let John Cena return as the 30th entrant and ultimately toss over HHH to win and earn a WWE Championship match at Wrestlemania ( which we learned 24 hours later that he was to use it at No Way Out ).


    So again, Wrestlemania does not fail to surprise me as I never expected to see a triple threat match between Randy Orton, HHH and John Cena. Now to be honest, it is really hard for me to pick who would win this match because I am a huge fan of both John Cena and HHH. Both of them in my opinion deserve to be the next WWE Champion, but the question remains "Who deserves it the most?" Well let's take a look at the history of these two: HHH: Known as "The Game", Cerebral Assassin, King of Kings, and other names has been in numerous WWE title matches and out of all of them has come out to be a 11x Champion. He is now the proud father of Elimination Chambers as he recently won his 3rd Elimination Chamber match at No Way Out. He even returned from a career-threatening injury to win the Royal Rumble and advanced to Wrestlemania to win the WWE Championship in 2002. So my question is, does he honestly deserve one more title reign after recently having a "One-Night Reign" when he beat Randy Orton for the gold, retained it against Umaga and lost it Randy Orton in a Last Man Standing Match all in the same night? To be honest with you, I would say no. But let's take a look at John Cena...


    Cena: He is a former WWE US Champion and former 3x WWE Champion. He's only won 1 Elimination Chamber, but at least that is one more than Shawn Michaels ( compared to the 2 or 3 he has competed in ). He has also defeated some decent names such as Bobby Lashley, HHH, Shawn Michaels, JBL, The Great Khali and Umaga on more than one occassion. And he also came back from a career-threatening injury, coincidentally to win the Royal Rumble to advance to Wrestlemania just like HHH did in 2002. So why not give John Cena the same reward that was given to HHH? Afterall, love him or hate him, he still brings money to the business and he does have a nice way of switching up his gimmicks from time to time. So my vote goes to John Cena to win the gold at Wrestlemania.


    But now let's get to Money in the Bank. So far I hear that Jeff Hardy and Mr. Kennedy will be returning again this year. Well my vote is simple. I want Jeff Hardy to win the case and cash it in to win the WWE Championship. I mean come on guys, how close was Jeff to beating Randy at Royal Rumble? Who else would dare make a 30ft jump from the top of an arena just to prove that he belongs in the precious list of long names to ever hold the prestigious title? Who has gotten there butt handed to them on more than one occasion by Umaga worse then Jeff Hardy and then became a countless victim to The Great Khali just because he stood up to Vince McMahon. In my opinion, Jeff Hardy's time is overdue and it's about time he finally got it. Whether he cashes the bank in against John Cena, HHH or Randy Orton. He is the one that truly deserves to become the new WWE Champion.


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COMMENTS

Comment # 1

I agree, Jeff hardy has done so much for this business. He deserves to get the WWE title. I don't think I could name one guy that would take a 30 foot drop to prove that. WWE just gives him the cold shoulder when he tries to help this business

Posted by Factor of Libertas on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 2

What do you expect when it looks like WWE wants to have a little kid base. cena gets to much air time for title hunts. Jeff Hardy was so sweet in TnA they need to give him that chance.

Posted by The Sniper on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 3

it's time for Jeff hardy to headline major PPV! He truely has doen a lot for the company! If i had to pick a man that Hardy can replace at the top i will pick Cena withouth a doupt!

Posted by The 500Ib Man on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 4

Why did you give Cena and HHH a chance at winning when didn't give Randy any? To be honest I'd like to see him retain. I don't think heels get a fair chance at WM as you know the faces are always going to win, why not change it up for once? It's about time they did because we all know Undertakers gonna beat Edge!

I wouldn't mind this happening : Randy retaining, Hardy winning the MITB match and cashing in next PPV to win. That'd be nice :D

Posted by Sammy_D on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 5

Tnx !

Posted by ofek on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 6

cena's past gimick was awsome because he was entertaining, he'd dis people, rap battle, all the funny promos etc. He had some good heat on him (e.g. when taking on kurt angle). also his debute match with kurt angle was probably his best technical match i've seen him wrestle. during his rapper gimick he was an O.K wrestler but his rapper gimic was what made up for sloppy work and bland skills at times.
eventurally he became a huge face for along time.
BUT. eventrally something happened. Cena (who was still face at the time) started generating boo's from the crowd in his match with Y2J (or before, i dont remember excally)and got worse after that

Now cena is a marine (probably to give kids a positive role model rather than a thug) which is quite bland and boring gimick. Soooo the formula is:

bland/boring gimick
+
bland/boring wrestling
=
bland/boring wrestler


-------


(kayfabe doesnt count)

1. vinilla ice (rapper who went heel to face
3. marine


Posted by R.U.Sty on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 7

Cena wins at Mania, no real way around it. WWE is not going to rush him back two months early from his injury just to have him job to Triple H. While I'm by no means a Cena hater, it is a bit sad to see him go right back to the top where he'll take all the same criticisms again from everybody.

Hardy does likely win MITB, he has done a lot more this year to earn his push than has Kennedy.

And Mr. VIP...Cena's by no means the WWE's best wrestler and HHH is still better on the mat...but Cena had three of the top five or six matches of 2007 (vs. Umaga (LMS) @ Royal Rumble, vs. HBK @ Wrestlemania, vs. HBK @ RAW). The man has stepped it up recently, 'no mat skills' is a bit outdated as a calling card for Cena hate.

Posted by The Glide on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 8

i hope HHH or orton wins.... every match i see cena in im forced to count how many moves he does and lets face it, its not many.... HHH to win at mania is my pick...

MITB i agree jeff hardy deserves it, bad thang about jeff is everytime he gets on the mic i get embarassed for him, he has no mic skills whatsoever. but his wrestling skill is amazing so hes my pick

Posted by Jamie Madrox on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 9

get serious guys... orton has done packloads over the last "few years" headlining some major ppvs with the undertaker edge and dx. Furthermore, cena has had the gold for over a year, i dont think hell be getting it back anytime soon, and HHH is getting kind of oldish...but i would really love to see orton retain and then a future orton hhh fued...

as for money in the bank - jeff hardy does have gr8 mat skill, but no mic skills, and we know.. that when ur champ... you need to atleast be average with one or the other.. which jeff hardy is not... so i dont see him winning it for that fact... because after all.. it is a business. I would like to see shelton benjamin do something, in my honest opinion... the most under-utilizes superstar on the roster... hed be a great champion

Posted by loplman on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 10

one thing is for sure, if Cena wins at 'mania, the ratings will go down low. i mean cmon, were sick and tired of Cena saying "The Champ is Here"..Triple H is hungry for that title because he wants revenge after what Randy Orton did to him at No Mercy.The guy needs a push, and Orton does'nt give a damn bout it. I think at this time of the year, it is time for a New WWE Champion, and in my thoughts it is Triple H.Were tired of Orton DQ himself,cause injuries and his cockyness!!Were sick of Cena not shutting his mouth, forcing himself to wrestle even he is not that 100%, and even had the self confidence and running it too much. Just like Triple H said last monday night, The King of Kings goes back on his throne.

Posted by The Phenomenal Rae on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 11

i know john cena shoud be wwe champion and he will win in the triple threat match at wrestlemania against triple h and randy orton. he could face both of them in a handycap match and kick thier ass.

Posted by J-dude on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 12

john cena will show you all that he realy never lost that wwe title and hell prove it at the greatest stages of em all WRESTLEMANIA!

Posted by j-dude on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 13

Heres an Idea Hardy wins cashes it instantly Fatal 4 Way Orton Vs HHH Vs Cena Vs Hardy?

Posted by Muzza on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 14

that's actually a nice idea. only thing is that would give wwe writers every excuse imaginable to make hardy come out as the loser!

Posted by American on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 15

we all are know that in to be wwe champ u has to has good mic skill cuz of wwwe u not haveing to wrestl

Posted by Lmago on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 16

Cena sucks! I hope he will lose at WM, This guy should be a jobber, not ME. No one in the WWE history had such a push as Cena has, for 3 years he is around a title, he has it or fights for it, without a week break!!1 nothing!!! Not even The Rock, Austin, Triple H, Hogan or any other had such a "title intrest" for such a long time without a break!
So Salut my ass Cena and go to hell
PS sorry 4 my ENG

Posted by Lukas S. on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 17

well i agree that it might be cena who will win... or will probably win it again why? because the title still is a spinner "for kids to enjoy" belt... the us title reverted back to the old version once cena was through with it... and when he defeated jbl for wwe championship,it became a toy. "oh look at it its so cool its spinning" blah... the cena regime started with this toy belts and until it changes, i will never believe that john cena's championship days are over.

Posted by awtkast on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 18

Jeff Hardy din't need to prove anything to Orton he deserved for being the most entertaining and popular superstar.
He is well overdue a reign as champion

Posted by SchoolBoy on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 19

ITs time for the WWE to stand up and take note of this.
TIME FOR NEW CHAMPIONS!!!!
OKay here is why.

The WWE have to have the title change hands more and not the same wrestlers fighting over and over again, year after year. Time to put wrestlers like Jeff Hardy,Kane,Kennedy. Yeah okay their time will come but when.
Look at what Jeff Hardy has done since he has been challenging for the title. He is a great entertainer. But at the same time so is Randy Orton. Also its unfair how wrestlers can come back injuryed and ask for title rematch. I believe their should earn that rank again.The John Cena segments over the last week suck. This one is a hard one but i feel more new champions. But i suppose u can blame this on the writers

Posted by GM ThunderDownUnder on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 20

Hardy has done so much for da wwe yet he hasnt had any recognition. HHH has been champ too many times. I wouldnt rush cena back to the top yet either. I dont hate these guys im just sayin it would b nice to see a fresh face

Posted by Jazza on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 21

I will be at WRESTLEMANIA. Floor seats about 10 rows back. I can't wait..No matter who wins..!!!!! But just for the record, GO CENA!!!!!

Posted by N8tor on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 22

how can the guy who wrote this say he's a huge fan of Cena?!? sure Cena's great on the mic but with his lack of wrestling ability he shouldnt be anywhere higher then the US/IC champion.
as for who will win HHH has gon stale and so i want Orton to win, but sadly i feel WWE cant wait to put the title on Cena.

Posted by Johnny Style's on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 23

I would like to see some of you guys step in the ring with Cena. He would rip your arms off. Throw you around, slam you to the ground, and not even break a sweat.

Cena winning is good for buisness. HHH winning is good for buisness, even Orton winning is good, for, buisness..

All three deserve to win, but you cannot take away the fact Cena pushed himself back to full health to get back in the WWE ring, who else has come back from an injury well before he was scheduled too ?

Cena has the desire to be a main eventer for many years to come. He will brush aside HHH and Orton at Wrestlemania, of course to reclaim the title he was NEVER beaten for.

I however wish whilst he was out, he scouted other wrestlers and picked up a new move or two. Even Batista did this, by now using the Spear more often, and the Undertaker with his new choke. People adapts, Cena stays still, but as long as Cena brings in the money, he isnt likely to change.

For the record, thats the way I think it will happen, however I hope Orton wins, just to change the "face wins at Mania" crap.

For Money in the bank, go Jeff, though I think WWE will push Kennedy again.

Posted by Insamountable Odds on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 24

John Cena & Shawn Michaels both have won Elimination Chamber once (Your Post=Cena: He is a former WWE US Champion and former 3x WWE Champion. He's only won 1 Elimination Chamber, but at least that is one more than Shawn Michaels) Shawn has compitated in 4 Chamber matches (Including 2008 NWO).

Posted by LostWarrior on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 25

"Cena: He is a former WWE US Champion and former 3x WWE Champion. He's only won 1 Elimination Chamber, but at least that is one more than Shawn Michaels"

that is a lie!

HBK won the first ( and in my opinion best) elimination chamber

Posted by yugi on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 26

Randy Orton sucks, I hate the guy. On the other hand I am sick of the sight of John Cena with the title, and as for HHH give me a break, I feel this match is a LOSE, LOSE, LOSE situation either way the champ is gonna be an idiot who talks too much.

Posted by Brett on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 27

Jeff hardy deserves to be WWE Champion. He was so close to beating randy orton and he was so close to winning the Elimination chamber. He deserves more respect than he should.

Posted by ?????? on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 28

I think that Kennedy will win the money in the bank as he was suppost to use it for his push last year until his injury. Because he missed it last year, i think they will try again this year. Also, Jeff is still the intercontiental champion which, although is not the more respected tilte, still needs title defences and good matches which Jeff Hardy can bring.

Posted by Ragaja on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 29

I personally hope that Cena doesn't win the title. It's not because i don't like Cena, but its because his old gimmic as a street rapper was so much better than his one now as a wrestler wanting the title. Can people post some stuff about how they feel about Cena's past and present gimmic?

Posted by Ragaja on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 30

Well heres what I think:

The WWE BOD (Board Of Directors) will make Randy retain (I know im sayin this but i want HHH to win). Also Undertakers going to win for sure and I feel Jeff Hardy should win but they never make the superstar everybody loves win so im guessing somebody else (not Kennedy). Ric Flair will probably have to fight in a special type match eventhoe he's going to be in the 2008 WWE Hall Of Fame (he's the only active superstar to make it into the HOF). I have no idea on what the other matches would be. Oh I forgot to give my opinion on Cena. Cena used to be my favorite now i think he sucks because now I figured out why i loved him so much...MIC SKILLS!!!

Hope you like my comment American!!!

Posted by Master C on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 31

Master C: "Cena used to be my favorite now i think he sucks because now I figured out why i loved him so much...MIC SKILLS!!!"

Its the same for me.

I think Orton is gonna retain the title and Undertaker ins it and Jeff wins the MITB and flair will probably retire on a match on WM.

Posted by El_Juanito on Friday, February 22, 2008


Comment # 32

i think its wrong that cena can hold a tittle for just under or over a year lose it by defualt then come back and exspect to be given the tittle give the tittle to the man who raly deserves it this year some may think jeff hardy but i say no give it to ric flair he has saved his carrer god noes how many times over the past 3 months

Posted by u like this name dont u on Saturday, February 23, 2008


Comment # 33

i think jeff deserves it more than anybody because he puts his body at risk and i think he should have the title. im not trying to say i hope this happens but if jeff dies on wwe it will be because he did a really dangerous stunt but ya i hope jeff ends up getting it

Posted by Jasce on Saturday, February 23, 2008


Comment # 34

I would love to see this be a TRUE triple threat where if someone is pinned match continues let's see who has the conditoning to give it all

who ever wins may just loose the title that night and i'm perdicting it will be to hardy or kennedy

Posted by buffalo.ny 420 on Saturday, February 23, 2008


Comment # 35

Cena is probley gonna win and im tired of him. I think he should just take a step down go for the tag-team titles or something. Jeff Hardy should be the champ he is the most entertaining superstar.

Posted by Baller on Saturday, February 23, 2008


Comment # 36

I Prefer to watch Jeff Jarret with the TNA Belt one more time, than see The Crappy Cena one more time as WWE Champion

Posted by Anti-American on Saturday, February 23, 2008


Comment # 37

Randy will retain the title and Stone Cold will come back and win it.

Posted by Johhny Kingman on Saturday, February 23, 2008


Comment # 38

Johnny Kingman, you are WAAY out of your league if you think Stone Cold would ever come back and win the title. that's like saying The Rock would come back and beat HHH one more time.

Posted by American on Saturday, February 23, 2008


Comment # 39

Randy Orton deserves that title 10X more than either HHH or Cena do. Especially Cena.
HHH has had ten title runs. Sure HHH has decent in-ring skills and is a great on the mic, but I hate how people choose to be ignorant towards HOW he got to the top: Sleeping with the boss and putting others down. HHH even wants to push Cena down, but can't, cause Cena is Vince's little "kiss-ass".
As for Cena, it's obvious. He's Vince's "little boy", the top face. Gimmick? Sucks. Mic? Cheesy. In-ring? LOL. Can't wrestle to save his life. I think he pulls off about ten moves give or take. No I'm not kidding, ten. Count them. The man's "finishers" are a fireman's carry and an STF... oh the originality.
Orton on the other hand, obviously has much better in-ring skills than the two. The only criticism you can throw at Orton's in-ring work is his excessive use of rest holds (if you don't know what that is: headlock, chinlock, etc.). Mic? No he's not too hot. He's not as cheesy as Cena, though. Fans seriously need to grow up and not base their opinion on good guy/bad guy. This guy deserves some respect too.
All in all, I personally would like to see either Orton retain, or at least HHH to win. I will be there live at the Citrus Bowl, and if Cena wins, it shall be a night well ruined.

Posted by Vic Rattlehead on Saturday, February 23, 2008


Comment # 40

ddd

Posted by dddd on Monday, February 25, 2008


Comment # 41

i just don't get how cena gets his ass kiked in every match and he still ends up winning. I think the WWE should try and get Triple HHH to win 17 world titles. that is all i have to say

Posted by Tortorelli 6:18 on Monday, February 25, 2008


Comment # 42

Really, this Cena push is way out of line...Orton is a much better wrestler than Cena...wider variety of moves and a more competitive attitude on the mat. I'd really like to see Orton retain against Cena and then losing it to Jeff Hardy. Cena could then start a feud wit Orton and allow Hardy to defend the title to different people :)

Posted by Kanfos on Monday, February 25, 2008


Comment # 43

i hope orton loses his championship he doesnt desreve it at all he sucks at wrestleing hands down plus and i hope john cena doesnt win it at all he had his shot at the royal rumble lost his chance so i hope HHH wins the title.

Posted by unknown on Thursday, February 28, 2008


Comment # 44

Come on! Cena's goona win the title because he is WWE's moneymaker with the title. I mean seriously, Cena was out 4 months with an injury that should have put him out 12 months. Lashley was injured before Cena and STILL hasn't come back, though I've heard he may have been released...

Posted by hitmanricks on Saturday, March 01, 2008


Comment # 45

Jeff will headline wrestlemania 25 and will become the champion but as for this wrestlemania its triple H's time At wrestlemania triple h goes back on his throne

Posted by Mr Money on Saturday, March 01, 2008


Comment # 46

Stone Cold is the best wrestler ever Stone Cold Steve Austin forever

Posted by Ironman on Saturday, March 01, 2008


Comment # 47

Stone Cold Steve Austin Forever On The Top

Posted by IronMan on Saturday, March 01, 2008


Comment # 48

The Best tour is Wrestlemania and the best on this tour is Stone Cold forever What ?

Posted by IronMan on Saturday, March 01, 2008


Comment # 49

Matt Hardy WILL Be The Sixth person in the money in the bank

Posted by 6 Pac on Sunday, March 09, 2008


Comment # 50

P.S.

Comment # 9 forgot about the Great Khali Vs. Cena and the Triple Threat!!! Umaga Vs. Khali Vs. Cena

Posted by ReckageV2 on Tuesday, March 11, 2008


Comment # 51

P.S.

I made a mistake.. Comment #7

Posted by ReckageV2 on Tuesday, March 11, 2008


Comment # 52

too bad jeff hardy got suspended and took out of wm..
matt will come back and win this one
getting a shot at MVP and will win

Posted by BigDaNn on Wednesday, March 12, 2008


Comment # 53

It's me again I gots somethin to say bout Wrestlemania 24


WRESTLMANIA IS JERICHO

Posted by Master C on Thursday, March 13, 2008


Comment # 54

I think HHH deserve the title shot and not cena cause i hate JOHN CENA

Posted by roach on Monday, March 24, 2008


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