The Official Wrestlemania XXVII Thread

[EmpireWF]

It wasn't about HHH w2B. It was about Taker being pushed to his limit with his broken body and still doing what he's always done. The injury aspect I take it as reasoning for why he won't be on TV for the next several months.

It was a great match. HHH pulling everything he had out to stop him and it wasn't enough. Just like the first match with Shawn, he made ONE mistake and it cost him.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

I didn't think it was that bad, though I feel like Seamus vs. Bryan should have gone on. I hate when the WWE does shit like that.

It was that bad.

Look at what they did to the titles.

No IC Title Match
They bump the US Title match to curtain jerker lumberjack match that turns into a battle royal.
World Heavyweight title goes on first to a below average match.
Your WWE Championship match ends in a double DQ, only to be restarted by someone who has no authority and completely jobs the title out to a guy who won't be there after Monday might.

So bad.

 

[EmpireWF]

Your WWE Championship match ends in a double DQ, only to be restarted by someone who has no authority and completely jobs the title out to a guy who won't be there after Monday might.

So bad.

The underneath titles haven't meant shit in years, so it's hardly something to pissed about. Though when I read Daniel Bryan's match was likely to be bumped earlier in the weekend, that sucked. As it turned out, they gave the 8 man probably 5 minutes including entrances that was useless.

As for this, the match sucked. But the booking wasn't awful. It gets heat on Miz b/c no doubt, he'll go around boasting about pinning Cena. Meanwhile, it continues the Cena/Rock feud which undoubtedly will conclude in a match sometime in the future.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

I watched two matches of this shitfest. My thoughts:

HHH/Undertaker: Awful, boring, predictable. Typical HHH snoozefest where......he......works.....really......slow....and......does.....the.......same.....old......shit. Ultra super lame that they did an injury gimmick with Undertaker, just to give HHH his heat back. HBK did two CLEAN jobs, yet this m'fer can't just do a job, roll out of the ring, and concede the spotlight? HHH is such a mark for himself. What a loser.

Two people and Snooki vs. Three people: Did I just watch Snooki do a Great Muta backhandspring elbow? Yes, yes I did. AWESOME.

I know you don't like HHH, but that match was solid. Not quite as good as HHH-Taker I, but it was good. I was expecting shenanigans to finish it (Michaels interfering on behalf of Taker), and got an Anderson Silva - Chael Sonnen finish. Can't be mad at that, even if HHH held on a little too long.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

The underneath titles haven't meant shit in years, so it's hardly something to pissed about. Though when I read Daniel Bryan's match was likely to be bumped earlier in the weekend, that sucked. As it turned out, they gave the 8 man probably 5 minutes including entrances that was useless.

As for this, the match sucked. But the booking wasn't awful. It gets heat on Miz b/c no doubt, he'll go around boasting about pinning Cena. Meanwhile, it continues the Cena/Rock feud which undoubtedly will conclude in a match sometime in the future.

The match and booking were awful.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

people think HHH/Taker was a good match? i mean there were a few spots here and there but the final half of the match was dreadful. hit a finisher/kick out/both guys lay on the floor for 5 minutes then repeat about 4 times.

It wasn't about HHH w2B. It was about Taker being pushed to his limit with his broken body and still doing what he's always done. The injury aspect I take it as reasoning for why he won't be on TV for the next several months.

It was a great match. HHH pulling everything he had out to stop him and it wasn't enough. Just like the first match with Shawn, he made ONE mistake and it cost him.

CG nailed it.

Two guys slowly (SLOWLY) building to an endless series of finishers, where the entire world knows you are getting a kickout, then laying on the mat for 5 minutes before rinse/repeat.

Maybe it's just not my cup of tea. Actually, I know its not my cup of tea. It just does absolutely nothing for me. I give them credit because they know they can get away with doing next to nothing, because 70,000 people will eat it up anyway. So in that respect, it was well worked. Doesnt mean I have to like it. I was bored.

 

[EmpireWF]

I know you don't like HHH, but that match was solid. Not quite as good as HHH-Taker I, but it was good. I was expecting shenanigans to finish it (Michaels interfering on behalf of Taker), and got an Anderson Silva - Chael Sonnen finish. Can't be mad at that, even if HHH held on a little too long.

:yep:

If when HHH drops the sledgehammer, he drops his hand and the ref checks him, then stops the match...it's better. Regardless, it's right up there with the second Shawn/Taker match.

I watched the first Shawn/Taker match the other day, perhaps because it's fresh in my mind, but tonight's match is better.

 

[EmpireWF]

CG nailed it.

Two guys slowly (SLOWLY) building to an endless series of finishers, where the entire world knows you are getting a kickout, then laying on the mat for 5 minutes before rinse/repeat.

Maybe it's just not my cup of tea. Actually, I know its not my cup of tea. It just does absolutely nothing for me. I give them credit because they know they can get away with doing next to nothing, because 70,000 people will eat it up anyway. So in that respect, it was well worked. Doesnt mean I have to like it. I was bored.

You despise WWE's main event style.

On that stage though, with those guys, it works.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

HHH did everything he could to get himself over, and not Undertaker. He pulled a Hogan. He's a douche.

 

[EmpireWF]

HHH did everything he could to get himself over, and not Undertaker. He pulled a Hogan. He's a douche.

Please explain.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

CG nailed it.

Two guys slowly (SLOWLY) building to an endless series of finishers, where the entire world knows you are getting a kickout, then laying on the mat for 5 minutes before rinse/repeat.

Maybe it's just not my cup of tea. Actually, I know its not my cup of tea. It just does absolutely nothing for me. I give them credit because they know they can get away with doing next to nothing, because 70,000 people will eat it up anyway. So in that respect, it was well worked. Doesnt mean I have to like it. I was bored.

If the problem is that you already know the Undertaker isn't losing, I guess I can't help with that. Yes, it does take away from the match to an extent, but I knew HHH wasn't winning this match, but I wanted to see the story and how it played out anyway.

We all loved Chael Sonnen v. Anderson Silva, and they pretty much played that out in HHH v. Undertaker.

I know its not your cup of tea, so I won't gripe.

IMO, on one of the worst shows you could ever see, but HHH-Undertaker was pretty good.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

You despise WWE's main event style.

On that stage though, with those guys, it works.

I conceded that it was well worked in that regard. This is why I dont think HHH is a great worker. He works a slow style that is easy to do. Work towards finisher spots, do kickouts at 2.9. Ho hum. But it's over, so who am I to argue?

Anyway, I saw Trevor f'n Murdoch have a better match this week in NOAH. I wont highjack here. I'll post it later.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

Please explain.

He held on forever and a day in the gogoplata. And does Undertaker really need to be carted away?

HHH should have been carted away. DO THE FUCKING JOB AND GO AWAY ITS NOT YOUR SPOTLIGHT.

 

[EmpireWF]

With a broken bodied Taker and HHH who has only wrestled 3 or 4 times in the past year...not sure how you would be happy with a match since they're certainly not doing a ROH match.

I'll admit, for about 3 seconds after HHH hit the tombstone....I was a little doubtful Taker would kick out.

 

[dave]

I've always hated HHH matches. Tonight's was no exception.
HHH is an incredibly boring worker who is only in the main event because of his family ties.
The Undertaker must be pissed about tonight's match, because it doesn't even touch his last two by a freaking mile.
And I like how Undertaker wins and is carried out on a stretcher, but HHH walks away.
Sorry. Not buying it.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

With a broken bodied Taker and HHH who has only wrestled 3 or 4 times in the past year...not sure how you would be happy with a match since they're certainly not doing a ROH match.

I'll admit, for about 3 seconds after HHH hit the tombstone....I was a little doubtful Taker would kick out.

I have an admitted bias against HHH. So I probably wouldnt have liked anything they've done.

I've never seen a HHH singles match that I liked, so my opinion is probably not fair. I'll back out of this.

 

[EmpireWF]

He held on forever and a day in the gogoplata. And does Undertaker really need to be carted away?

HHH should have been carted away. DO THE FUCKING JOB AND GO AWAY ITS NOT YOUR SPOTLIGHT.

The first part, yeah...he definitely held on too long, like I mentioned above.

As far as the other part, I disagree. The whole second half of the match was HHH killing Taker with everything he could. Hunter tells him to stay down, he keeps getting back up. Taker overcomes it all to force him to submit. And after it all, Taker's body has had enough and he needs to be helped out...because his body is shattered.

It's not like HHH stood over Taker after the fact or anything. He looked pissed off in the ring then left.

Definitely the best HHH match in years (probably since the Batista WM match or the Flair TV match).

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

I've always hated HHH matches. Tonight's was no exception.
HHH is an incredibly boring worker who is only in the main event because of his family ties.
The Undertaker must be pissed about tonight's match, because it doesn't even touch his last two by a freaking mile.
And I like how Undertaker wins and is carried out on a stretcher, but HHH walks away.
Sorry. Not buying it.

I agree with dave! On a wrestling related topic!

 

[EmpireWF]

I've never seen a HHH singles match that I liked, so my opinion is probably not fair. I'll back out of this.

Not even the Rumble match with Foley?

:threaten:

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

The first part, yeah...he definitely held on too long, like I mentioned above.

As far as the other part, I disagree. The whole second half of the match was HHH killing Taker with everything he could. Hunter tells him to stay down, he keeps getting back up. Taker overcomes it all to force him to submit. And after it all, Taker's body has had enough and he needs to be helped out...because his body is shattered.

It's not like HHH stood over Taker after the fact or anything. He looked pissed off in the ring then left.

Definitely the best HHH match in years (probably since the Batista WM match or the Flair TV match).

Undertaker creates lightening strikes with his magical powers and shit, and can rise from the fucking dead, but the mighty HHH pedigrees are enough to stretcher him.

He should have sat up zombie style, chokeslammed a stunned Trips, and said "19-0, motherfucker!"