Wrestling Wonders' Pro 25 2023

Wrestling Wonders'

Pro 25

2023

The top 25 females of 2023 are in.

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Stork of Stratusfaction rocks Wrestling world

WWE Diva welcomes baby 

Maximus into wrestling world

WWE Diva and Hall of Famer wrestler Trish Stratus gave birth to a healthy baby boy weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces on Monday 30^th September. Both mother and baby were fine.

Stratus and husband Ron Fisico, together for 21 years named their first son, Maximus.

Baby Maximus.
Courtesy of trishstratus.com 

Stratus will have a strong willed, able thinker and independent future child. Trust me, and not just on name value. He’ll also be full of words and impartial. But they will often seek Venus’ love. The quality of Venus will fully dominate lifestyle. He will constantly care for others more than himself. Stratus and husband will surely make up for that. You’ll barely hear a sound from him when he sleeps though early on.

The stratus family were congratulated by tons of supporters. Trish and family thanked well wishers on Twitter also for their kind thoughts.

Max Waltham and Wrestling Wonders again wishes Stratus and family a wonderful time filled with joy. Who knows, if he ever needs a mentor. :)

Bring on the Maximum Generation!

©  Max Waltham 17th October 2013

WWE Hall of Fame 2013 revealed. Trish going in!

Trish Stratus enters WWE Hall of Fame

 at Eleventh hour change!

WWE have secured diva Trish Stratus a place in the Hall of Fame class of 2013 scheduled at Madison Square Garden after reaching her at the eleventh hour last week. The original place was potentially marked for Sable.

WWE’s other inductees this year have confirmed Mick Foley and Bob Backlund. D-Generation X will also go in as now will Trish Stratus.

Deserves honours nonetheless

All members of DX will enter. Triple H, Road Dogg, Billy Gunn, Shawn Michaels (again?) and X-Pac. WWE diva Chyna, an original member, however, will not be inducted.

Kamala has been discussed early on as rumour though high on the list to seek membership to the HOF.

Triple H has been personally aiming to acquire Bruno Sammartino into the prestigious class, though Vince McMahon’s feeling isn’t that fussed with Sammartino due to bad beef over the years. Sammartino has rejected previous offers from Vince due to the HOF being a farce with non-wrestling celebrities and ridiculous stars that contradict the legitimacy of a true legend inducted. WWE’s Hall of Fame consists of legends, a few wrestling personalities, a game show host, a comedy chicken and a convicted rapist.

Triple H has personally flown to ‘Tino’s home and believes this to be a ‘making’ of his power and style if he can ‘pull it off’ and acquire Bruno. Bruno is about honour, prestige and wrestling talent.

DX used to even mock what is seemingly at
WWE's reasoning for snubbery

Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts was one name being discussed and could make up the numbers if Sammartino doesn’t ‘comply’ with WWE’s request. Roberts has been long overdue.

Although, there doesn’t seem to be anyone named for the celebrity spot. We feel Cyndi Lauper may receive the nod this year, though if she doesn’t WWE may gear towards eventual inductee David Arquette.  Should Jake Roberts finally get his honours it would be the best and fitting option to place Alice Cooper into the celebrity wing. Lauper, Cooper and certain others paved a way that deserved their celeb honours in wrestling.

When it comes to WWE’s HOF booking, they select the most valuable star name, then the WWE Universe feel they pick random, pointless, non interesting stars or personalities to make up the surplus numbers.

The fact WWE chose to select its own choices without legitimacy, taints its lineage, something Sammartino has high concern with. The fact it wants all of DX in, but leaves out one member adds contradiction to the ceremony. Inducting certain people twice is becoming a farce among itself. HBK and Flair taking two honours is ridiculous and the whole point WWE miss is that those going in are the wrestlers/performers on one entry alone. So, even if say, Flair/HBK is part of a group and they were inducted as solo beforehand, then it means that the group they were in can get their honours meaning you’re not inducting DX, you’re inducting all the members but as a mass cluster in recognition. HBK, for example, always remains as a member who made it first.

Probably wont ever gain entry

Another example. Triple H, some say is likely to gain a three time record inductions spree as part of groups including DX and solo performances. All those members, A,B,C,D and E are lined for induction. Say A is HHH and B is HBK, then A goes in. B is already in, and can join on stage with his comrades, or induct. A will not gain another nomination. Not because they don’t deserve it, but because they have already been inducted. Do you understand?

The nWo, for example, many believe Hogan is trying to gain another entry from, would send in Hall and Nash, but Hogan has already made the honours, therefore can celebrate but already sits in the ceremony, therefore has no need to go in again, and again,, and again. You go in once. That’s it.

We mentioned in our Sable article that ideally Trish and Lita going in next year at Mania 30 together would have been much better and a fan delight. WWE rebuked that ideal. WWE have been seen by many Universer's as only going for headlines in mass media outlets than honouring the ceremony and it's performers, another issue sitting firmly with Sammartino.

Let's see how it unfolds on Raw every week then, shall we?

 © Max Waltham 29^th January 2013

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WWE diva Sable to join WWE Hall of Fame 2013?

Sable leads diva charge for 
Hall of Fame inductees of 2013

Months ago former WWE diva of the past Rena Marlette Lesnar, 45, was highly tipped to become part of the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2013 for her career as Sable. Sable, married to returning superstar Brock Lesnar, who himself is on a limited schedule with WWE appearances, are both expected to play their parts over Wrestlemania weekend, with Lesnar participating in action on the grand stage as former Mrs. Mero takes her honours.

Of course, everything is subject to change, however, many believe the already pre thought decision will go ahead, and it will.

Some fans in the WWE Universe have been slightly miffed that WWE divas Trish Stratus and Lita aren't taking any honours.

Allow Wrestling Wonders to clear this up. Sable was one of the original divas and has more induction place over Stratus and Lita. This doesn’t mean however that they could come after, they could take beforehand, however with Lesnar returning and Sable available it would be daft not to acknowledge one of the original divas of her time akin to the Sunny era also.

Marlette made her own mark on the impact she garnered in her time with the company, as well as discrepancies later on, which only highlights that the two are able to come together in unison with positive negotiations.

As for Stratus and Lita, WWE will clearly aim to place Trish in first of the two; however, Wrestling Wonders would prefer that, at Wrestlemania XXX, both Trish and Lita to enter the ceremony together. Both females created the division tremendously and gave a new perspective that has today been tarnished. The great debate of who is better also circulates and for many Trish is the clear favourite, though Lita was forthcoming in her own right and for WW she tips the scale, only slightly, with a tiny margin as the pair can never truly be separated. Therefore it would be a monumental feat and crowd pleaser added with ticket sales potentially to see the two greatest females of the previous century to receive their tokens of respect.

Female wrestler Sable, the sexpot siren turning heads in her wake was involved in feuds with Luna Vachon and Jacqueline, became WWF Women’s champion upon its reintroduction, returned in the early 2000s to combat Torrie Wilson and became Mr. McMahon’s mistress in his romancing character days. She has also graced the cover of Playboy magazine, before moving into acting roles afterward.

As Sable, married to then star Marc Mero, the diva made her debut escorting Hunter Hearst Helmsley to the ring at Wrestlemania XII.  She also fought a number of men including and defeating Mero himself. 

© Max Waltham 18th January 2013








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Ole! WWE hire El Generico

Generico contract leading way 

for multiple influx?

WWE hasn’t officially signed masked wrestling superstar El Generico to a developmental contract as the internet marks have jumped on a false inclination once again with inaccurate details.

Generico has been spoken to and invited to take WWE’s rigorous medical tests, upon if passing will surely be signed, which everyone understands. Generico speaks a multitude of languages, which was said to be a tipping point for WWE’s worldwide scale. Generico has been told to and complied with cancellations of lined up events including PWG’s approaching weekend event. Previous deals with Kassius Ohno, Daniel Bryan and break downs such as Nigel McGuiness deals falling through are standard procedure before mass signage. WWE may remove Generico’s mask as a worker. This would be a mass mistake noted by the WWE Universe.  

The soon to be signing comes as WWE plan to expand their developmental future, widely understood by Triple H. Head-hunter Tripper also plans to sign up numerous independent superstars previously eyed up years ago. Some of those include Sami Callihan and Adam Cole, who again, have been in WWE’s eyesight for numerous time and due to receive tryouts over January. More signings are expected over coming months.

Other stars lined up could include Roderick Strong, a bundle of divas, Mike Bennett and potentially former WWE Diva and Bennett’s girlfriend Maria, Shelton Benjamin, Alex Shelley and Brodie Lee among others. Bennett had his meeting/tryout last month. 

WWE plan to considering calling up as well Ashley Flair and Paige to television.

Speculation also emerges WWE have considered signing model Kyla Cole.

John Morrison has also been assumed to return to the company after his contract expiration within a year and a half to two years. No word on Melina returning. He shouldn’t.

No word can be revealed on whether Max Waltham will sign.

Asked if WWE would re-hire others?

After being asked by fans from letters in email and social media, Wrestling Wonders believes WWE may re-introduced Maryse at the WWE 20^th Raw anniversary show and has been in contact with her for a return at some stage. We wouldn’t be surprised if it made offers to Michelle McCool, Maxine and The Bella Twins. WWE have asked Trish Stratus to return, of which she declined. Lita is also in the frame. Batista is only a matter of time before an approach is made. WWE should re-hire Sylvain Grenier.

WWE’s attempt at creating a future because it neglected to make one is an upset and yet pleasing move that it finally looks to hire more capable stars, however, how much time has been neglected, and what of those stars still residing in WWE? The ‘E need to band them together than cause lockeroom conflict. Hiring certain people who bring others together to gain the best out of staff are sterling choices. WWE need to offer more than a few Indy stars and re-work the roster. It needs people to help shape them. Those individuals are just as technically priceless as the stars themselves to formulate a decisive future perspective.

© Max Waltham 13th January 2013







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WWE Diva Beth Phoenix to retire

WWE Diva set to retire

Shock news for WWE Women wrestling fans. WWE Diva Beth Phoenix plans to retire after next month.

Phoenix, Elizabeth Carolan, almost supplanted Maryse Oulette as longest serving champion in a single run for females though dropped the title to Nikki Bella on April 23^rd 2012. She was just one week away from defeating the streak. Nikki Bella also left one week after the victory and was ushered in to the win as a result.

Phoenix at an age which WWE considers less favourable in today’s era and with some personal issues in Phoenixes life, the female realised her time may be to move on.

The Glamslam

She will be a great loss to the division but perhaps this is one additional reason as to why the division will sink. Phoenix made valid contributions to reshape, where audience respected her for her achievements.

She debuted in 2006, helping Trish Stratus in Stratus’ then feud with Mickie James. 

She also won the WWE Women's Championship twice.

Expect her to job before leaving the company as WWE reward their hard working females with neglect for leaving. Phoenix participated in a no music entry, in ring job to new champion Eve on the previous Raw earlier this week. 

Phoenix won the deadliest finisher over her impressive title run in the 2011 Wrestling Wonders awards  here - WW Awards 2011

Wrestling Wonders wishes her well and will miss her viable efforts to pro wrestling.

© Max Waltham 21st September 2012

Lord Tensai Revealed

Lord Tensai will arrive...

Lord Tensai, was shown in a Raw vignette, on March 19^th marking WWE’s newest roster superstar. Tensai is a previous WWE star, who re-signed on March 17^th , publicly denying this among Twitter, to protect the company’s image.

With the ever hunky Karl Anderson (Right) as Tag champions.
Why couldn't he come too?

Still unsure who Lord Tensai is?

Many of you may remember Matthew Bloom as Giant Bernard in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) as a stronghold to the IWGP tag team championships with Karl Anderson as Bad Intentions. Both are credited with the longest championship reign and title defences.

Bloom, was also known as Albert, Prince Albert, and more recently A-Train until he left the WWE on November 1^st, 2004.

Beginning his WWE career, he was most known in the role of Albert as part of the T & A tag team, with the late Test (Andrew Martin) and WWE Diva, Trish Stratus, as their manager.

T&A in the WWE tag team days.

YeeHaw! Vintage

His defining moment came when he headlined Wrestlemania XIX against The Undertaker, in a handicap match with Big Show.

Bloom has also held the WWE Intercontinental championship. 

Here is the video if you missed it :-

© Max Waltham 21st March 2012 

Wrestlemania 27 Review and Thoughts

Wrestlemania 27


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© Max Waltham, April 2011

No One could Deny the stage was spectacular

So Wrestlemania was produced to enhance superstars that were in spots for growth or becoming ever more established and strengthened in main events as well as the company’s invested future. Did 'Mania 27 achieve this?

Having booked a card almost full of nostalgia opened the debate.

Were YOU Stratusfied?

With ol' favourites such as Stone Cold Steve Austin, good ol' JR, Jim Ross, Trish Stratus and The Rock (as your host), along with Booker T on guest commentary also, many expected a great PPV whether the “old” stars were booked on it regardless.

The Rock Says...


After a beautiful rendition on America the beautiful by Keri Hilson, Wrestlemania 27 began. The Rock makes his way out for his belated and well received return. This is how promos are done. Gone for so many years, and with a roster full of people who have scalled or failed to up the ladder, The Great One is still the man in wrestling that owns the stage, audience and microphone. The Rock owned Wrestlemania tonight. Something WWE's current “contractors' have tried to achieve forever. Enhancing the fact that Wrestling belongs to the people, after commenting on Mr Fruity Pebbles Cena, the most electrifying man in sports entertainment set the tone for Mania to begin on a highnote. If you smelll....

Alberto Del Rio arrives

However dressed up, an Armbar can still be very lethal, thanks to Del Rio

Edge applies the submission

Kicking off with our first match, Rey v Cody? Bryan V Sheamus perhaps? No. The World Heavyweight title was on first! That's right, one of the 2 biggest matches in terms of titles was on first. Everybody instantly knew but was hoping it wouldn't be the case. WWE pushed for months Del Rio's route to stardom which would culminate here in a World title victory. (see later blog entry as to why this occurred) , which he would not gain. Alberto Del Rio failed to grasp the big moment and take the title to match his underwear. Gold would've looked exceptional around that waist, to be honest.


World Heavyweight Championship
Alberto Del Rio w/ Brodus Clay V Edge (c) w/ Christian

Going over... Or not..

With the addition of the bit parts, namely Christian and Brodus Clay, managers were at ringside in corners of a world title match that went on first, everybody knew Del Rio was dropping the ball to their anger, surprise and disgust. They, myself included, felt the months of build up for Alberto was a complete waste, and cheating the viewer, This is one of any reasons they don't choose to pay for the WWE product. Invest in the future and they will invest in your product, and merchandise sales follow too, or does the John Cena effect not apply to anyone else?

Wasn't washing the windows..

Dismayed, Alb's gunna have to walk it..

  

Alas, after a good title match to be fair, Edge retained the victory and World title, to which viewers seeing the start of Mania 27 were already peeved and uninterested. To embarrass Del Rio further, Edge smashes his rental car up before leaving the arena. Not a good start..

Beautiful :) and nice legs too..

Onto the second match Cody Rhodes V Rey Mysterio.

This match was booked WAY too long and lost fans interest by dragging it's heels for 2 stars they weren't fully connected too. People cheered and got behind Cody, but eventually became tired. By match 2 they were tired, bored and uninterested in the biggest PPV of all time.

Capt America V The face mask of beauty..

Dressed as Captain America in the usual gimmick, Mysterio at Mania to sell mechandise attire, Cody surprisingly , and fulfillingly wrapped this up and won. His new push begins a year or two later. Rey was clearly only there to sell some merchandise/masks over the Wrestlemania period.

America lost this bout :(

Snoop Dogg made a shock appearance and then followed a host of future endeavour stars doing an American Idol – Got Talent skit , some of the highlights included Great Khali and Beth Phoenix doing a slow number from grease, and Zack “hotness” Ryder charming us all. The shock was Hornswoggle, as a rapper, with his gals the Bellas, finding his actual voice and speaking! (rapping technically). Khali and Glami In My Opinon were top of this needless cool down period to give jobbers a place at Mania 27.

Third match, the WWE Universe needed to be uplifted, interested and brought back into mania spirit. The irony of mania perhaps. Did WWE do it? Unforgivably the answer was No.

Aerial Kingston :O 

Kane, Big Show, Kofi Kinston & Santino Marella V The Corre (Wade Barrett, Justin Gabriel, Heath Slater & Ezekiel Jackson) 

Knocked Out and rendered obsolete..

It booked the sloppy, substandard team of Kane, Big Show, Kofi (in Kozlov's place, but was actually the logical choice who fitted the match – Barrett IS WEARING Kofi's IC TITLE) along with comedy booked Santino Marella. Taking on The Corre, Wade Barrett, Justin Gabriel, Heath Slater and the unknown, (oops) Ezekiel Jackson, WWE managed to end this in quick succession with Big Show landing a KO punch on Mr Wendys himself (Slater). Barely even a minute or two match and it was over.

Can you imagine how the Universe felt after this?

Seeing Mae Young is always a highlight. This woman still has everything needed in place for WWE segments.

Next match we had some sense of purpose.

The Viper's Vice (Grip)? 

CM Punk took on Randy Orton. The Viper, as predicted, being WWE's star worker for every year, crafting the best performances out of new workers gained his receival of appreciation with a win at the biggest PPV of all meaning.

DDT A-coming, will you kiss him afterwards? Aww :(

Eyeing up the Prey

Viper goes for the unmentioned Anaconda

Punk and Orton, as expected put on a very good show, but slightly diluted to make way for the other 2 BIG ones. Shame. This was a red hot feud that could have become explosive in this final match meeting. And the viewers needed it. All the same both star workers delivered on the night and gave the best match so far and a thrilling conclusion all the same.

It's a hard slog.. but it's over..

The Viper strikes with a deadly but gorgeous hotted RKO. Look at them fly.

                                      

WWE's star turn, Retro Love <3

After we got a good match to get the ball rolling, WWE stopped the action to produced the Hall Of Fame Ceremony. Shawn Michaels, Sunny, The Road Warriors – Hawk, Animal and Manager Paul Ellering, Bullet Bob Armstrong, Abdullah The Butcher, Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Drew Carey.  

This Ceremony, had the 'stars' whom have contributed to wrestling in a grander way over a numerous amount of years be rewarded. As the came out to a brief name introduction, and placed on their star spot, their names were rushed and didn't mean a single thing to their appreciation. Call your name, stand there, wave, leave. Of course everyone was waiting for it's star turn, and even HBK didn't get a good build up. The Original Diva, First Ever Royal Rumble Winner (1988), and Greatest Tag Team of all time fitted well with the rest of the inductees for this year.

Hoooooooo!

The Great Tag Team known to man, What A Rush!

What's for dinner? I'm not about to eat, fool!

Lock n Load 

   

The Original Diva, Sunny

Drew Carey... Celebrity Wing..

Notable mention, because you cannot ignore the irony that was Drew Carey, a man who 10 years ago, entered the Royal Rumble match, and then subsequently decided NOT to do any move/s wait in the ring, and climb over the top ropes eliminating himself when Kane entered. Not one bump taken, and costing someone their spot. Ironically again he took a spot that could have been filled by someone else. Being the anniversary of WCW.. as well as Scream 4 hitting cinemas/theatres (and recently on WWE RAW at the end of the year), David Arquette would have been the most logical and credible choice. He had contributed more than Carey, regardless of the WCW booking days.

Finally we get back to the action, and the highly pushed bout of Wrestlemania was to begin, which just happened to be the comedy/spoof match.

Special Referee?

Michael Cole w/ Trainer Jack Swagger V Jerry “The King” Lawler. 

Run in central written all over it, Cole came out in some wonderful orange leotard resembling a tangerine. (Funny, due to the fact that he was in an actual WRESTLING apparel).

This match featured Stone Cold ' I quit and only ever come back for another paycheck' Austin, as special referee.

Mmm, Heelish and Suave :)

Almost had the win...

Stone Cold decided that he wouldn't wear the black and white stripes and 'Zebra up'. He looked a state and that was a huge insult to all of the industry to not physically wear the shirt. Do Us a favour, leave and don't come back, or at least not until you are serious about something and actually give a care in the world to commit to it.

Eventually Lawler won, but the good old GM of RAW (still anonymous) declared Cole the victor after a Disqualification. We didn't get an explanation as to why. We just got the decision.

1 Year ago, and still repairable 

Boomer Sooner! Great to see JR again

Jack Swagger, former World Champion all set last year, and the rightful choice to be 'made' had a role tonight. His involvement was to allow Michael Cole to hid behind him, take a beating from Jerry Lawler and throw in the towel for Cole. Amusing us by training him with the 'An-Cole lock', he eventually steps up to Stone Cold 'Biased Referrer' to receive an ever predicted Stone Cold Stunner. Austin, who attacked Cole with punches and biased opinion, mocked him when Jerry had submission holds on, before calling Cole the loser officially by declaring Lawler victor. Crowd chants of boring throughout should have told WWE Creative how this, the heavily produced match on the card, was received. Swagger's carrying of Cole was very officer and a gentleman. :) Booker T also made an appearance at the Austin beer party that 10 years ago was interesting, 10 years on, it was drab and long even when cut short. Booker thought he would be safe, but the fool took a Stunner after a spinaroonie!

Speedos would've been more pleasing for your gay community, just a thought

Hiding in the Cole-Mine, Hoping Stone Cold would leave us all alone forever.

Undertaker V Triple H

After 10 years of meeting HHH previously being wiped from our minds ( Until mentioned after the match), could someone, who meet Undertaker at the same event 10 years ago and could not defeat his streak, feasibly end it now? And to tell us that HHH was Undertakers only challenge left ever? So next year, we can clearly assume the winner will be Undie again?

I WILL steal your move!

No, he shouldn't be defeated, but he should always have a challenger that looks strong enough on the night to destroy Taker's Streak. Bear in mind this was No Holds Barred, by the way. So it was plausible, technically in name.

10 Years ago, has much changed?

I Will win, even in defeat..

So when it came the match was a standard one for a while, then HHH ventured outside for a chair. No hold barred, after taking a while to get going, was about to start. The WWE Universe were starting to gain something from Wrestlemania (with it's biggest draw in the match no less) to have the chair shot thwarted, diluted and become slightly irrelevant. The chair, was the only weapon in the match, until later a second one entered. It was an ordinary match with a chair that was barely used. False advertising anyone? Triple H revealed his signature weapon, the sledgehammer, after a long while, cutting a long story short, tripper couldn't stop the Deadman after 4 pedigrees, yes Four. And only HHH could, to do a tombstone piledriver, taking it away from The Undertaker and still not completing the challenge. Triple H managed to steal Undie's move, give 4 pedigrees, use weapons and still lose. Undertaker ended HHH via a submission hold. Undertaker wasn't allowed a Tombstone pinfall. At the end of the match Undertaker couldn't get to his feet. Triple H didn't help, nor hand shake etc and just stared as he walked on. The Cerebral Assassin had his head screwed on. He managed to bury the Undertaker at HIS biggest event and match. Undie wasn't allowed his own move to win, or to even walk out of the arena as he usually does.

1 Pedigree, 2, 3 4, why??

Yes Undertaker has injuries, but Undertaker ALWAYS works through them, and would gladly have walked out to the back for his celebration. Vince should have allowed this. Instead Taker was removed from the building on a stretcher by EMT's. Triple H made sure he won once again by losing. Charming.   

Time to sleep, but you'll wake up soon, I'll be sent out though, Thanks..

SnookiMania! 
Snooki, Trish Stratus & John Morrison V LayCool & Dolph Ziggler w/ Vickie Guerrero 

Should've been me in Snooki's place. Woo Woo Woo! He knows it, Bro :)

Yes the skank of Jersey Shore blagged her way to Wrestlemania with Trish Stratus and John 'Moody' Morrison V LayCool and Dolph Ziggler, with Vickie Guerrero at ringside.

John Morrison, xcast in a supporting role once again, rightly so, and not for the Trish/spot/upset scenario (see later blog entry), was a background character in a match were indeed the celebrity spot of Snooki was undeserved and Trish was credible. Albeit the same, this match was a disaster from start to finsih and a c omplete waste of time.

Girl Power! Trish 'n' Snook got their game on.

Supporting cast again.. JoMo has nothing to offer, that's why.

A match featuring Phoenix/Maryse/Gail Kim or Natalya involved with Trish/Laycool would've added weight and depth pardon the pun's of WWE's gimmick team scripters. John Morrison needs to get his own feuds, instead of poking into others. His 'performances' at Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber were classed by the marks as 'incredible'. They were sloppy, childish and uninteresting by taking away from what the matches stood for. It looked as though he wasn't serious about his craft or why he was in those matches. Being a performing duck was foolish. When he gets his own persona maybe he will becoming something huge. Until then he has no stock value and has future endeavours written all over him.

WWE's #1 Heel, Vickie Guerrero, looking 10 ties better than Morrison

John Cena V The Miz (c) w/ Alex Riley - WWE Championship

Dapper Dudes!

Rileylicious!

The WWE Championship was on the line here. Miz defending. Cena challenging. Cena was in charge of working match layout. No could disagree with that when he made the biggest blunder ever by pushing Miz into the corner with hand over his mouth, leaving a gap open and clearly shouting instructions to The Miz ON CAMERA! It didn't stop there. During the match Miz punched Cena, in the middle of the ring to which Cena stopped for a second or two, lost his bearings, then slowly lowered himself and his ass backwards to 'fall' down. This match was an absolute shambles. And it was ALL Cena's fault.

Still WWE Champion, despite the odds of Supercena.

This is why people dislike John Cena, added with the fact that these performances continue to happen, and though Cena remarks he loves this business, he doesn't bother to work to change his wrestling to become better. It's a sloppy disgrace and pitiful laziness. The Miz worked his backside off.

Here comes the 5 Knuckle Sh*t Fall...

Later the match took a different stance. A ref bump and Alex Riley predicatbly made a beeline for Cena, to which a textbook duck and Miz dive into him sent Riley flying played their paprts. Cena lands an FU on Miz to a 2 fall kickout, rolling to the outside Cena gives chase to the Awesome one, and stupidly decides to clothesline him over the barricade. Both Cena and Miz were over the barricade in the audience outside and neither could make it to the ring before a count of 10.

Yes. The main event, for the WWE Title, ended on a countout.

'I love you Miz'.. oops i mean shhh stay here for 10 seconds.

Could The Great One BE the GM? Hmmmm...

Someone was NOT happy about this, and I don't meant the WWE Universe, obviously. The great one returned. The Rock returned! Ordering a restart because, after-all, this was Wrerstlemania. (someone actually realised that then?), This restart was a “no rules” involved match ironically, to which Miz and Cena went at it. But The Rock who was ambushed previously on RAW by Miz AND John 'cheap shot' Cena, received The Rock Bottom and The People's Elbow. The end saw The Miz manage to clamber over Cena and gain the 3 fall that some, but most did not expect, and delightfully cheered as The Miz retained the WWE Championship which drew Wrestlemania to a close.

PAYBACK! One for you...

and here's your receipt, Champ..

There were a lot of holes in this PPV, The booking of Snooki, casting men into the Diva's match when neither did anything mentionable, no hold barred that was n't what was suggested, Bryan V Sheamus cut, long matches on Cody/Rey and short squashes for The Corre, Hall Of Fame amounting to nothing, and the audience tuning in to see Alberto Del Rio claiming the gold.

There's No Time for us...

Blessed be the WWE Cameraman with Daniel Bryans mat presence, Keep up the sterling work :)

The only highlight was The Rock. That's what drew the audience to Mania. Undertaker/Triple H, Punk/Orton and Edge/Del Rio were the ones they wanted to witness. Those were also the strongest matches. Seeing how Cena/Miz/Rock played out was the added bonus. But it all let down those expectancies. Diluted, Stale, abysmal and poor decisions in the matches cost Wrestlmania dearly.

Mizalicious! Rileylicious! Time to switch the title over to Riley soon WWE..

Open Note to WWE – booking Sheamus, Bryan, Del Rio, DiBiase, Swagger, Ziggler, Riley and The Corre in derogatory or lower down roles ruins the growth for the company as well as new faces to evolve and become what you need. No new stars have been maintained. Where does the product go from here?

Build on me..

Need someone to clock your time underneath? 

Gold would have suited this man's waist, and added a whole new dimension..

Jack Swagger, Alex Riley, Alberto Del Rio and Daniel Bryan are your starting points. Though you may not think it, these 3 are the ones that need to go forward first. Then the rest can slot in and follow. DiBiase can easily feud with Bryan, Del Rio or Christian. Swagger needs to go to RAW and NOT be booked with Evan Bourne! Among the main title picture Swagger has development there. Riley can easily be bumped up to first class also. It's just giving the green light. Scared of how they play out is the concern, and rightly so. But this is the SECOND Wrestlemania that has peeked. (number 25 was the first brick to fall). Should it continue, the greatest PPV ever created for the Wrestling industry will lose it's foundation. And more to the point, no one will care. As just another PPV, that is a dangerous thought.  

Not one Heavyweight Title changed hands on the show where at least one is supposed to in order to interest fans further. Heading into Extreme Rules, the just another PPV concept is continuing for the next few months till Money In The Bank, which understandable left, should have been booked here also, and there would also be 3 briefcase holders than 2 coming up. Knowing the Kane cash in situation may loom, WWE should preserve it's future willingly.
Overall - 4/10
Man/Woman of their matches - Alberto Del Rio, Cody Rhodes, Justin Gabriel, CM Punk, Michael Cole, Undertaker, Michelle McCool, The Miz


Person of the PPV - Undeniably, The Undertaker

© Max Waltham, 16th April 2011