The Official Wrestlemania XXVIII Thread

[Dan The Man]

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[manchild24]

Brock Lesnar reportedly has signed a one-year deal with the WWE. Lesnar is in Miami and expected to make a big impact at WrestleMania 28. The former UFC champion is expected to work multiple dates and appears to truly done with the UFC.

Retirement is a funny thing in sports and rarely do athletes stay retired or who are retired. Lesnar appears to be that rare exception to the rule. After suffering a brutal loss to Alistair Overeem at UFC 140, Lesnar announced his retirement from the UFC. This new WWE deal confirms that he won’t be fighting again because there is no way the UFC would have let him make this deal if there was any chance of that happening.

The rumors started swirling on Friday about Lesnar signing with the WWE. Early reports indicated that the two sides were very close to finalizing a deal to bring back the former WWE champion. Dave Meltzer at F4Wonline.com reported Saturday that Lesnar is in Miami and the deal is likely done.

According to Meltzer, Lesnar is in Miami with a heavy security detail. Meltzer also reports that Lesnar will wrestle a somewhat regular part-time schedule. According to Meltzer, Lesnar will wrestle more than The Undertaker yet less than what Bill Goldberg did several years ago when he was a part of the WWE. In other words, Lesnar will likely appear at least once a month barring injury for the next year.

This is a huge signing for Vince McMahon. Lesnar didn’t come cheap and will probably earn more than anyone on the roster as a base salary. Lesnar is leaving MMA as the biggest draw during his prime. Lesnar made close to $6 million in 2010 at his peak in the UFC. Lesnar fought just twice in 2010 to make that money. I can’t imagine him returning to the WWE for more dates to make less, even though the two entities are completely different animals.

The expectation is that Lesnar will play a part in the finish of the Triple H vs. The Undertaker Hell in a Cell match at WrestleMania XXVIII. All rumors seem to indicate that the angle will lead into a segment on RAW this Monday night which results in a Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker match being announced one year ahead of time for next year’s WrestleMania. That said, I would not be surprised to see the WWE pull some kind of a swerve now that the cat is out of the bag.

 

[wingsfan77]

Really hope I can find a stream somewhere....really only wanna watch Punk/Jericho,HHH/Taker and Rock/Cena

 

[Point Blank]

There will be streams all over the place.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Beware on the streams...this is going to be the highest watched wrestling event of the year...most streams are going to be shit.

If you aren't going to drop for the PPV, you might want to plop down under $10 to get a premium stream somewhere around the internetz.

 

[EmpireWF]

Dana White tweets:

good luck to my man @TheRock tonight!!! I will be watching the @WWE plus all the rumors of 2 nights event sound like it's gonna be crazy!

:smug:

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Alright, fellas...heading out to Mania.

Have fun.

 

[krulmichael]

Under 3 hours.

:runaway: :runaway: :runaway:

 

[wingsfan77]

If you aren't going to drop for the PPV, you might want to plop down under $10 to get a premium stream somewhere around the internetz.

Where at?

 

[EmpireWF]

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[EmpireWF]

Meltzer preview

John Cena vs. The Rock - Exactly how will The Rock perform in a long main event match after so many years of not doing a singles match. How will the tension be? How will the crowd react? How will they follow what will likely be a series of great matches? And what about the finish?

Undertaker vs. HHH with Shawn Michaels as referee in a Hell in a Cell match - Most figure the HHH/Shawn who was better thing will play out in some form here. What will Undertaker's hair look like without the hat? Is Shawn going to wear a sleeveless ref shirt (I think he is) and super tight shorts (I think not). How can they top last year's match?

C.M. Punk vs. Chris Jericho for WWE title - These guys have been planning for like five months in their minds this match. There is an internal feeling this will be the show stealing match. Either guy can win which also makes it interesting since it's the beginning, and not the end, of the program.

Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus for World title - Daniel Bryan's first real WrestleMania match, so he hopefully gets the time to have a great one.

Randy Orton vs. Kane - A match that a lot of people are forgetting about. Perhaps with good reason. If it goes on late, they may have some trouble. If it goes on early, it should be fine given Orton is a really big star, and Kane is a star.

Cody Rhodes vs. Big Show for IC title - Can Show end his WrestleMania streak of never winning a singles match? If he loses, maybe next year they can do an Undertaker & Show tag team. And yes, I'm just kidding.

Team Teddy (Santino Marella & Kofi Kingston & R-Truth & Booker T & Great Khali & Zack Ryder) vs. Team Johnny (David Otunga & Mark Henry & Drew McIntyre & Jack Swagger & The Miz) with the winner getting to run both Raw and Smackdown - Most expect Team Johnny to win. Expect lots of interference here, between Aksana (maybe), Teddy Long, John Laurinaitis, Vickie Guerrero and Hornswoggle for sure at ringside and maybe more. Will Christian be injured, given that he wasn't last night, and help Team Johnny in exchange for a shot at Sheamus when his ankle is healed up.

Beth Phoenix & Eve Torres vs. Kelly Kelly & Maria Menounos - Give Menounos credit. She's got two broken ribs, has to do Dancing with the Stars tomorrow, and could have easily opted out. But she's a real wrestling fan and will probably do what she can.

Primo & Epico vs. Justin Gabriel & Tyson Kidd vs. Usos for the tag titles - This will air at 6:30 p.m. as part of a Youtube pregame show. If they have time and if people care, this should be a very good match.

lol Tyson burst into the pre-show press conference while Sheamus was talking

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

You know, if they cut out the fucking fluff that exactly nobody cares about, the tag title 3-way could easily be fit into the show, and will probably be a very good match.

Those 6 guys worked hard all year. Throw them a fucking bone. I really hate that shit.

 

[wingsfan77]

Granted I only check in on wrestling every once in a while but I know most of the guys....I have no clue who anyone in those tag teams are, shows how little tag teams mean anymore.

 

[wingsfan77]

Bryan vs. Sheamus up first

 

[EmpireWF]

Well that fucking sucked.

 

[Dan The Man]

What a load of shit.

 

[wingsfan77]

The bullshit Divas match that nobody cares about is going to get more time than Bryan/Sheamus....I knew there was a reason I didn't pay for this.

 

[IamMedellin]

LOL at the "We Want bryan" Chants during the Divas match

 

[Pills]

Hmm.

I've read that they want to announce a match for WM 29 tonight.

Brock Lesnar has signed, and has had heat with UT. Could it be...?

 

[EmpireWF]

Theyll likely announced the 29 main event tomorrow night.

But holy shit did Taker/HHH exceed expectations. Great match.