Official Wrestle Mania 23 watching thread

[Bossanova]

Got two tv's set up for WM and the Mets. Can't wait for Taker's match. He and Batista promise to steal the show.

[K.C.]

Batista promised to steal your money.


Fixed it for you.

[Bossanova]

You are prob. right. I am half in the bag and I seemed like a great idea

[lleeder]

I'd love to get updates in here. No way am I laying out money for WWE anymore.

[K.C.]

oh, I'm $50 lighter and along for the ride tonight, too...so I better get something out of this.

[Bossanova]

lleeder we will keep you posted. KC we can bitch together if it sucks

[K.C.]

lleeder we will keep you posted. KC we can bitch together if it sucks

The first thing I'll bitch about is if they don't work Ric Flair into the card somehow. The guy NEEDS to be there.

[Bossanova]

I read how Carlito is pissed that they got bumped from tonight. He is also unhappy being a face

[Tenbatsuzen]

I'm still hoping HBK re-enacts the Passion of the Christ as his entrance tonight.

[tnbt23]

SPY REPORT SPY REPORT

umm how do you make hidden text?

[K.C.]

I'm still hoping HBK re-enacts the Passion of the Christ as his entrance tonight.

:lol:


Wouldn't work, though...no Jews in wrestling, unless they dig up Barry Horowitz to reenact the Scourging at the Pillar with him.

[J.Clints]

WOW way to end the show. I love this FN show great job budday.

[Tenbatsuzen]

:lol:


Wouldn't work, though...no Jews in wrestling, unless they dig up Barry Horowitz to reenact the Scourging at the Pillar with him.


I think Christian Cage and a few other may take exception to that.

[K.C.]

Jesus Christ, they dug up Aretha Franklin for the National Anthem.

[Tall_James]

Jesus Christ, they dug up Aretha Franklin for the National Anthem.
It's in Detroit. Be glad you didn't get Kid Rock.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Jesus Christ, they dug up Aretha Franklin for the National Anthem.


I don't think this is Aretha's first WM. She's done it before.

Let me know if they use the classic WM theme, the one with the crunchy guitars and the synth horn section.

[tnbt23]

I dont like this new gimmick for Viscera... the blonde hair? c'mon... but man he's got a helluva voice

[Bossanova]

She looks slimmer............. WOW

[Tenbatsuzen]

It's in Detroit. Be glad you didn't get Kid Rock.

In fairness, Kid Rock does some good modern southern rock.

[K.C.]

I don't think this is Aretha's first WM. She's done it before.

Let me know if they use the classic WM theme, the one with the crunchy guitars and the synth horn section.

That's the reason they did it. It's the 20th anniversary of WM 3...they even used the old clip of Vince introducing her in the Silverdome back then to introduce her.

No classic WM theme.

[K.C.]

It's in Detroit. Be glad you didn't get Kid Rock.

Yeah, but the John Cena/Eminem duet is still a possibility. :blink:

[Tenbatsuzen]

That's the reason they did it. It's the 20th anniversary of WM 3...they even used the old clip of Vince introducing her in the Silverdome back then to introduce her.

No classic WM theme.


Next thing you'll tell me that they aren't using the motorized carts to get everyone to and from the ring.

[Bossanova]

MITH up first

[K.C.]

MITH up first

I think I picked Kennedy to win...should be one of the best matches of the night.

[Tall_James]

In fairness, Kid Rock does some good modern southern rock.

Yeah, Lynyrd Skynyrd circa 1975 called and wanted their act back.

[Bossanova]

God I would love to see CM Punk win this.

[J.Clints]

I am rooting for orton Let me know.

[oh_kee_pa]

awesome... psyched to see there is a watching thread.....

it always amazes me just to see all the people that are there... its nuts

[Bossanova]

Gotta love all 600 announcers calling the intros. You got it Clints

[Tenbatsuzen]

Yeah, Lynyrd Skynyrd circa 1975 called and wanted their act back.

Kid Rock called back and said, "At least my pilots can read a fuel gauge."

[Tall_James]

BTW - Thanks for recapping this guys.

[oh_kee_pa]

edge orton co winners.... here we go.... they should have a hardy cam, where one camera is permanently on jeff hardy

[Tall_James]

Kid Rock called back and said, "At least my pilots can read a fuel gauge."

ZING! What a burn! Smells like burning hair and tray tables.

[ponelas park townie]

I read Shane wanted to introduce Aretha Franklin, but Stephanie nixed the idea.

[oh_kee_pa]

I read Shane wanted to introduce Aretha Franklin, but Stephanie nixed the idea.

i read the same thing.... i liked the way they did it

[K.C.]

Punk is already busted open

[Bossanova]

All six announcers are stepping all over each other

[Tall_James]

i read the same thing.... i liked the way they did it

Was it because with her not losing the baby weight she looked like a white version of the Queen of Soul?

[oh_kee_pa]

All six announcers are stepping all over each other

vince will put the ax on this by the second match

[Bossanova]

Hardy's fighting at the top of the ladder

[tnbt23]

Spy Report: Kennedy is winning the match

[oh_kee_pa]

it amazes me how precise the endings for a match like this has to be... what is finley fucks up and grabs the case too hard

[Bossanova]

Jeff Hardy is fucking nuts

[Tenbatsuzen]

Was it because with her not losing the baby weight she looked like a white version of the Queen of Soul?

I was thinking Andre.

[Bossanova]

I think Edge is dead

[K.C.]

Holy Fucking Shit!!!!


If that's not a dummy ladder, Edge's back HAS to be broken.

But i'd be shocked if they let them do that spot with out a weakened ladder that would break.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Jeff Hardy is fucking nuts

It's Wrestlemania. At this point, Jeff Hardy doing a plancha off the roof of the building wouldn't surprise me.

[ponelas park townie]

I also read that WrestleMania will feature an appearance by Slick!

[Bossanova]

The WWE has been missing those kinds of spots

[oh_kee_pa]

what i didnt watch that 3 times?

[Bossanova]

RKO off of a 12 foot ladder

[ponelas park townie]

How'd the ladder collapse?

[Tenbatsuzen]

So wait, Steph showed up and she was huge?

[K.C.]

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!

Kennedy Killed The Midget!!!

[Bossanova]

If you guys mean Edge going through. He was laying on it and Jeff jumped off of a 20 foot ladder onto Edge

[Bossanova]

Kennedy wins

[J.Clints]

Damn it

[K.C.]

Kennedy and Punk at the end...Kennedy takes him out for the W.

[Bossanova]

Very good match. Lots of huge spots

[oh_kee_pa]

shocked!

[K.C.]

I've got to say the Edge/Jeff Hardy spot was one of the all time best ladder spots.

Very very good...I don't remember how it stacks up with the other two, but I enjoyed this one.

[Bossanova]

I would put the Hardy/Edge one up there. The fact that they didn't move and were carried out on streatchers always helps

[lleeder]

When this match started did they play Money In Da Bank by LIL Scrappy? If they did great music selection.

[K.C.]

Mr. Money in the Bank...................................
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Bank!

:lol:


Khali/Kane up next...may go look for a snack.

[Bossanova]

Kane vs. Khali(ol' rotten pumpkin chest)

[Bossanova]

no such luck lleeder

[oh_kee_pa]

whats the sound of 70,000 people not giving you any sort of reaction... you just heard it

[lleeder]

Is Private Pile ringside?

[Bossanova]

hahaha

[ponelas park townie]

I hope Kane stomps on Khali's chest and it caves in. Then he has to use the claw to pull his foot out.
:smile: WRESTLEMANIA MOMENT!:smile:

[oh_kee_pa]

kane is the whitest person ever?

[K.C.]

Khali couldn't even rip the turnbuckle off right....this guy is worse than Giant Gonzalez.

And he doesn't even have a cool bodysuit to wear.

[Bossanova]

Man did they mark out Kane right now

[K.C.]

ECW Sluts with no rhythm.

The most unsexy hot girls ever.


Reverend Slick!!!!

Dusty!!!! Where's Sapphie?

IRS!!! Jimmy Hart!!!! Ricky Steamboat!!!! Dig up Andre's corpse and we've got a party.




MVP vs. Benoit for the U.S. Title up.

[Bossanova]

Eugene dancing with Mae and Mula. Ecck And there is Slick

[Bossanova]

Dusty showing everyone how to dance

[Bossanova]

damn

[oh_kee_pa]

as much as people hate mvp this is going to be a great match

[Bossanova]

I actually like him. This is going to be a very solid match

[TjM]

The Champ will defend haters!!!!!


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[Bossanova]

Benoit keeps the US title in a good match

[K.C.]

That was kind of anti-climatic....Benoit wins with a diving headbutt.

[Bossanova]

Would have a liked a beetr ending

[K.C.]

I Tivo'd the Hall of Fame on USA, but they cut so much of it out, it was basically nothing.

One of the reasons I'll probably buy the DVD is because I want to see Lawler and Dusty's full speeches. They only showed like one minute clips on TV.

I'm also surprised they didn't have Flair induct Perfect.



I thought Mean Gene announced the Hall of Famers?

[Bossanova]

I think he and Boggs were best friends and Perfect saved his life after a hunting accident

[TjM]

Dusty>>>>>>>>>>>Yall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[K.C.]

I think Mr. Fuji got the loudest pop...Dusty has to be beside himself.



Batista/Taker up next...surprised they're not saving it until later. That makes me think we could see a screwjob with Batista retaining.

[TjM]

It's those fuji Vice episodes!

[Bossanova]

This match is a little early no?

[K.C.]

HUGE boos for Batista....crowd's definitely making him the heel...probably just a taste of what's to come for Cena.

[Bossanova]

The crowd is def going for the legends tonight. No way can Batista be the guy to end the streak

[K.C.]

The crowd is def going for the legends tonight. No way can Batista be the guy to end the streak

I agree...it'd be a big mistake to make Batista the guy to do it...if they were going to do it, they should have done it with Orton two years ago.

Now, I don't think they should ever end it.

[Bossanova]

Exactly, already a great entrance

[K.C.]

Damn, Taker is going to kill himself to get a good match out of Batista.

Got to love the guy.


HAHAHAHAHA.....Batista just hit a ringside camera man with the top of the announce table.

[Bossanova]

Holy Shit!!!!!!!! and you are so right

[Bossanova]

It took a last ride, a choke slam, and a tomb stone.
Taker is the new champ

[K.C.]

Tombstone...Taker's the new champ

[K.C.]

That was a really, really good match....easily the best of Batista's career.

But Taker was unbelievable in it...anyone who thought he still couldn't go is a fool.

I'll give Batista credit too, he worked harder then I've seen him work in years, but Taker took a TON of bumps in that match to make it what it was.

Cena/HBK better be top notch, or else they'll regret not closing with this.

[Bossanova]

You are spot on K.C. Both guys did well, but Taker took it beyond to carry this match. This should have closed

[Tenbatsuzen]

You are spot on K.C. Both guys did well, but Taker took it beyond to carry this match. This should have closed

Christ almighty, they are closing the show with a guy who can pull a 4-star match out of the scrubs that were at the Big Ass Bash. Relax.

[K.C.]

Christ almighty, they are closing the show with a guy who can pull a 4-star match out of the scrubs that were at the Big Ass Bash. Relax.

Oh, I have high expectations for HBK...I'm just saying the last match was fantastic...it would have been a fine choice, too.


Originals vs. New Breed up next.

[Bossanova]

Oh, Im sur HBK will make it a hell of a match. And Im cool Ten, no need to tell me to relax. I just think Taker winning could have been a big closer. You relax DICK

[ponelas park townie]

Michaels will deliver. Plus, he has Cena, who can carry a match way better than Batista.

[TjM]

Cena will retain!!

[K.C.]

Orignals win...Van Dam pins Stryker...decent little match.

McMahon vs. Trump up next.

[Bossanova]

Striker knows how to sell a move.

Originals win

[K.C.]

Trump's making it rain.


Pacman Jones would be proud.


Trump also looks completely disinterested in being there.

[Bossanova]

"Just plug my show, and I'm out"

[K.C.]

Shane-o sighting...probably the first of 18 run-ins.

[Bossanova]

No doubt

[K.C.]

Stunner...spear...Lashley wins.

[Tall_James]

Who won the Kane match?

[Bossanova]

I love Austin

[foodcourtdruide]

I don't understand the Umaga push. He's really boring.

[Bossanova]

James, Khali won

[Tall_James]

James, Khali won
Thanks budday.

[Bossanova]

Stunner to Trump

[Tenbatsuzen]

Shave Your Head And Shave Your Head Now!!!

[K.C.]

Women's title up...Ashley has new theme music, so I guess that means she's winning.

[Bossanova]

What else can Melina do with the title anyway

[Bossanova]

Am I the only who thinks Melina is gross

[Don Stugots]

Oh, Im sur HBK will make it a hell of a match. And Im cool Ten, no need to tell me to relax. I just think Taker winning could have been a big closer. You relax DICK

i am trying to make it worse but last night i was in a wrestling chat on paltalk and i said something and two people started to argue with me. I think it was about Brisco's cheap suit but come on its wrestling. please dont argue.

[Bossanova]

I don't want to Stugs, I was just defending myself.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I don't want to Stugs, I was just defending myself.

Defending yourself against what? Stop taking yourself so seriously.

[MrPink]

did McMahon get his shaved?

[Tenbatsuzen]

I must be losing it, I don't find Ashley or Melina attractive. Ashley is equivalent to "Poochie" for the WWE Divas. She's extreme and IN YOUR FACE!

[Bossanova]

Yes Pink

[K.C.]

Cena gets the special entrance again...J.R. is stacking the odds against him...looks like another Cena win.

[Bossanova]

Not bad so far, not hearing as many boo's as I would have thought

[K.C.]

They're pacing themselves...this will be about a 30-35 minute match when it's all done.

[MrPink]

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cool, from wwe.com

[Bossanova]

HBK taps

[K.C.]

HBK taps...Cena wins again.

[TjM]

Take That Haters!!!!!!

[K.C.]

It was a good match...not quite as good as I expected...it was probably on par with the Taker/Batista match.

That said, they should have ended with Taker winning rather than Cena retaining, but they did it to put Cena over, just that much more.

[Bossanova]

I second that. All around, a pretty damn good show. WWE really needed it, its been a long time since they have had a great ppv

[Tenbatsuzen]

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l254/MrPink666/4438136.jpg

cool, from wwe.com

"We are... hehehe... not thirsty."

[OralForTheChef]

Cean/HBK was a good match. I'm kind of surprised as to how slow the match was paced. I think they went with the Cena hurt knee angle to give a legit reason for him not being able to keep up with HBK for a 30 minute "broadway" match.

I was also surprised they started with the money in the bank match. I think that match had the best potential. That would have been a great 30-35 minute match to set up the Cena/HBK match. I'm baffled as to why they let that awful diva match lead into the main event. The crowd went into Jonestown mode from beginning to end for the divas.

Also, Would've been cool to see Brutus the Barber do the haircut.

[cougarjake13]

Also, Would've been cool to see Brutus the Barber do the haircut.

thats what i was thinking
oh well

[isleepnaked77]

Got lee I can't take Cena anymore.