WWE Tag Team Championships:
Tyson Kidd and Cesaro (C) vs. The New Day vs. Los Matadores
vs. The Usos
Story arc: Reigning champions who believe they are the best,
put the titles on the line against four teams rather than one.
Prediction: Kidd and Cesaro are great together, they did a
good job on Wrestlemania today hyping up the match. This should be a hot
opener, expect plenty of high spots and the match ending on a flurry of mayhem.
The Uppercats (or the Masters of the WWE Universe or whatever they are called)
should leave with the belts. They are the best team in the division and there’s
no reason to put the belts on any of the other teams.
Winners: Tyson Kidd and Cesaro
Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
Story Arc: Okay, so the pre-show matches don’t really have
story arc’s. It’s a repeat of last year’s match which pushed Cesaro so well
last year… or not.
Prediction: It’s a shame this match ended up on the
pre-show. I understand giving time to the rest of the matches on the main card
but this really should be on the main card. Ryback has been booked the
strongest going into this but I think that’s too obvious. Sheamus could always
return and make an instant impact. Hideo Itami won a tournament to be involved
in this, expect a good showing but he won’t win. My prediction is WWE plays the
safe card. The Big Show turns on Kane and wins the bout.
Winner: The Big Show
Ladder Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship:
Bad News Barrett (C) vs. R-Truth vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Luke
Harper vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Stardust vs. Daniel Bryan
Story Arc: With such a stacked card, a lot of talented
Superstars have entered the race for the Intercontinental title, with the title
becoming a hot potato recently.
Prediction: My first prediction for this match is that it
will open the main show. Everyone knows a ladder match is an exciting match.
It’s a simple formula, put this on first to get the people watching at home
pumped up. There are so many choices for this match. Aside from R-Truth and
Stardust, anyone could win this (hopefully Goldust reappears to cost Cody the
belt, to restart that feud). Some rumours have said Bryan is going to win but I
think Barrett’s retaining. Maybe leading to a triple threat between him, Bryan
and Ziggler. I’d pay to see that.
Winner: Bad News Barrett.
The Bella Twins vs. AJ Lee and Paige
Story Arc: Mean Girls versus the misfits.
Prediction: A four way for the title may have been more
suitable. But maybe their saving that for the next PPV. I must say the women’s
division has stepped up this year, I actually care about what happens and I
will watch. I think that has a lot to do with Paige and specially NXT. And with
more NXT women being called up in the future, I think it’s only going to get
better. I’m torn on who is going to win. I’ll say the Bella’s just to keep the
champ strong
Winners: The Bella Twins
WWE United States Championship
Rusev (C) vs. John Cena
Story Arc: Undefeated Russian brute facing American Hero
(Think Rocky IV but without Apollo Creed dying).
Prediction: It’s not a prediction but I hope WWE goes to
town on this bout. I’d have Rusev come out with Russian troops with all the
cliché’s you can get. Hell, even get a Vladimir Putin impersonator on the
stage. Then, have Cena come out with a full American entrance. Bring out Sgt
Slaughter and Hacksaw Jim Duggan too. Make it so American it hurts. Usually I’d
be against all this. But I like the old school feel to this feud and I hope the
WWE runs with it. Going by their match at Fast Lane this should be good. With
so many big matches on the card, they might get less time than they did last
time. Hopefully they get enough time to tell their story and Cena goes over. It
might not be a popular choice but I think Cena is the right man to end the
streak. It won’t harm Rusev and who else is there to break Rusev’s streak?
Winner: John Cena
Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins
Story Arc: The handpicked Future of the WWE turns into one
of the WWE’s biggest names, returns to the side of his master then is edged out
by the new handpicked Future of the WWE.
Prediction: This should just be a brawl from the start to
the finish. Orton should be flying at Rollins from the bell. With so many big
singles matches, WWE needs to ensure that each match feels different. Make this
a brawl from the start to the finish. Hopefully WWE doesn’t pull a DQ or
count-out finish on this one. Rollins is a constant top performer and on his
WWE singles Wrestlemania debut I expect him to go all out. Expect J&J to
get involved at some point. Like the Divas match, this could go either way. But
I think Rollins getting the win would open this up for future rematches.
Winner: Seth Rollins
The Undertaker vs. Bray Wyatt
Story Arc: The former King of the jungle disappears after
being dethroned, a new hungry lion hopes to defeat the former King to gain
respect and put the King to sleep for good.
Prediction: First off let’s praise Bray Wyatt for building
up a match (at Wrestlemania no less) without actually having an opponent. We
are quick to praise guys like Daniel Bryan who can wrestle anyone and look good
but Wyatt has shown just how good he is at promos. Full credit must go to him. My
prediction is that ‘Taker will look to make up for last year’s concussion and
put on a great bout. If Sting never returned I would have been 100% percent
behind Wyatt. Just for him to get that passing of the torch moment. But Wyatt
winning would kill dead the build to a potential bout with Sting at next year’s
Mania. Wyatt can still look excellent in defeat. So ‘Taker has got to go over
to get back on track and set up the ‘Mania match we all dreamed of.
Winner: The Undertaker
Story Arc: The blueblood-turned-degenerate-turned-top
dog-turned-company man attempts to put the final nail in the coffin of WWE’s
biggest rival.
Prediction: The build-up for this one hasn’t been that good
but it’s Sting in a WWE ring! Who’d have thought it? I wonder how this one will
go down. Maybe a slower pace to the rest of the bouts. Triple H beats down
Sting then the Vigilante has the comeback to win the bout. It may not be a mat
classic but it should be a nostalgic bout. I might be underestimating these
guys too much. Triple H can still put on top matches. Sting is a bit of an
unknown factor. He has put on some great bouts in TNA but in the last few years
has looked like an old man past his prime. I’m hoping for a Wrestlemania XXIV
Ric Flair versus Shawn Michaels kind of feel. Sting has to go over here, I
expect some Authority shenanigans which can lead to a baseball bat /
sledgehammer fight. But I think Sting going over is the right call.
Winner: Sting
Brock Lesnar (C) vs. Roman Reigns
Story Arc: The Beast faces his match.
Prediction: This is the most controversial match, the bout
which has had many of the WWE Universe complaining. I think Reigns facing
Lesnar is the right choice, it’s just the build-up for Reigns has been a
let-down. To be a threat to Lesnar, Reigns should have been spearing everyone,
every week, looking unstoppable. But what is done is done, now we just await
the match itself. There is a possibility that the fans will turn on Reigns in
the match and boo him. Hopefully that doesn’t happen because I am hoping for a
good bout. Reigns had good storytelling at Fast Lane and sold well, if he does
the same well, it should be a good bout. As long as they don’t book Reigns like
Superman bout with Lesnar destroying Reigns, then the former Shield member not
selling anything and winning with a Spear. All along I was completely convinced
that Reigns would walk out as Champion. But with Lesnar signing on with the
company, that makes me less certain. However, Brock signing a new deal is just
a red herring, they wouldn’t have him retain after building up Reigns so much.
Would they?
Winner: Roman Reigns
Of course, there is one more prediction to make. Will Seth
Rollins end the night as champion? Will he cash in his briefcase and become the
new WWE World Heavyweight Championship? If it happened it would surely be one
of the most iconic moments at Wrestlemania. Rollins has defiantly got the
skills to be the top guy in the business. He’s proven he has what it takes ever
since breaking away from the Shield. Plus cashing in on Roman would re-awaken
their feud. But I can’t see it happening. WWE had a plan to put the title on
Reigns and I don’t see it ending straight away. Maybe in a month or two.
So that’s the ‘Mania predictions done. With some hope, this
should be a great Wrestlemania. But anything is possible with the WWE. Do you
agree with my choices, who do you think will be victorious at Wrestlemania? Let
me know @marcusandberg
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