WWE WM 26 PPV - Pre Show Thread *Spoilers*

Machismo Fan

flahavaj wrote: »

Absolutely. Plus WWE could afford a bigger sturdier ladder.:pac:

Unfortunately one thing it most likely won't have is Jim Ross.:mad::(

Rjd2

Machismo Fan wrote: »

Unfortunately one thing it most likely won't have is Jim Ross.:mad::(

Or Grisham.

Motley Crue

Rjd2 wrote: »

Midnight.

Should be a good one!

JP Liz V1

Just under 6 hours to go

3hn2givr7mx1sc

Is Mysterio v Punk a Street Fight?

Machismo Fan

baz2009 wrote: »

Is Mysterio v Punk a Street Fight?

No, if Mysterio loses he joins Straight Edge Society.

Podge2k7

Who is singing at the show tonight?

Machismo Fan

Podge2k7 wrote: »

Who is singing at the show tonight?

American Idol three winner Fantasia Barrino.

Mr.Nice Guy

I tried ordering this from NTL and they're having problems (shock horror). Said to be a big demand for it.

Daysha

Are the matches actually starting at midnight? I thought PPVs usually start at 1am so I just assumed the midnight start just meant an extra preview show or something.

sky88

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

I tried ordering this from NTL and they're having problems (shock horror). Said to be a big demand for it.

theres always problems with ntl and ordering it i missed out on wrestlemania 22 and 23 because of them thats why i ring eariler during the week of it

Machismo Fan

Daysha wrote: »

Are the matches actually starting at midnight? I thought PPVs usually start at 1am so I just assumed the midnight start just meant an extra preview show or something.

It's a four hour show so the matches do indeed begin at midnight.

cooker3

Ah my now annual once off WWE show. Gone be the days when I saw every Raw and Smackdown.

Looking through the card. I am not overly inspired by it although it's better than last years effort.
I guess the last match will be Cena and Batista with Cena wining back his title. I don't expect much of that as I've never been fond of either of their wrestling skills or characters. Of course SuperCena will do it again just like he always does.

I am not sure how Taker and Michaels will top last year. I doubt it will happen but hey even if it's half as good it still should be fantastic. I don't think there is a chance in hell Taker loses it.

Brett vs Vince. Is it wrong that I am more excited by the intro than I am by the match? This will be fun to watch. Vince always delivers in these type of matches as he knows how to give the people what they want. I'd wonder how much Bret can do but I am sure it will be entertaining.

So Edge is a face now. That's slightly disappointing. I always enjoyed his work as a heel. The whole doing what it takes to win no matter what angle was always enjoyable to watch. His cashing in of the Money in the bank and dethroning Cena a few years back still ranks as 1 of my favourite WWE moments but I do really despise Cena.... I never really took Jericho seriously as an champion; the title match at WM18 vs Trips was terrible. Hopefully he has come on as I have to admit I can't remember the last time I saw the guy wrestle. I guess Edge will win this.

The other matches don't interest me tbh. Obviously I will be cheering on Sheamus but we all know who will win and I don't expect the match to be any good. The money in the bank gets ever more stale year on year. I'm pretty certain this is the only reason they keep Shelton, just to do his usual stuff in this.

The stadium in Arizona is awesome btw. This will be the best venue that Wrestlemania has used so it should look absolutely amazing.

In relation to streams I watched WM 25 on a stream and recall it being pretty good. Like others have said if you can get a Sopcast stream absolutely go for it. Justin.tv is getting ever more unreliable.

Jolt2007

Going to start my own build up by watching Taker/HBK from last year again. Haven't watched it since I saw it live so I'm very interested to see how it hold up without the drama of being live.

Mr.Nice Guy

Anyone reckon Meltzer will dish out any 5 star ratings tonight? Punk/Rey, Edge/Jericho and of course HBK/Michaels should be very good matches.

Diabhal Beag

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Anyone reckon Meltzer will dish out any 5 star ratings tonight? Punk/Rey, Edge/Jericho and of course HBK/Michaels should be very good matches.

He gave the last Shawn/Taker match 43/4* so I really doubt it

TKT

Should get people in the mood for Brets in ring return!

Machismo Fan

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

He gave the last Shawn/Taker match 43/4* so I really doubt it

I dunno, there's that added emotion with HBK's career on the line plus the result is in a lot more doubt than it was last year making the near falls that little bit more interesting.

newballsplease

TKT wrote: »

Should get people in the mood for Brets in ring return!

were gonna see the sharpshooter tonight!

Diabhal Beag

Machismo Fan wrote: »

I dunno, there's that added emotion with HBK's career on the line plus the result is in a lot more doubt than it was last year making the near falls that little bit more interesting.

He rates matches on their technical greatness. A Misawa match may not have had an arena erupting but it would still be given 5 st\ars if it was a perfect match.

A single botch will deny a 5 star rating

Machismo Fan

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

He rates matches on their technical greatness. A Misawa match may not have had an arena erupting but it would still be given 5 st\ars if it was a perfect match.

A single botch will deny a 5 star rating

For me, crowds make matches.

Jolt2007

JR really helps makes matches too. Really stood out how important he is hearing him again from last year after going without him so long. God, I hope he's working tonight

Diabhal Beag

Machismo Fan wrote: »

For me, crowds make matches.

Every original-ECW match would have been 5 stars in that case. I'm not saying your wrong because I do agree with you but that's just not things are done.

Mr.Nice Guy

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

He rates matches on their technical greatness. A Misawa match may not have had an arena erupting but it would still be given 5 st\ars if it was a perfect match.

A single botch will deny a 5 star rating

That's the theory but I've seen matches where he's given 5 stars and there have been botches.

I personally think he could be more generous with his ratings for WWE matches. Has he actually awarded one since the Bret Hart/Austin match?

cena

just had too order this over the phone because i couldn't do it with the remote. that lady said that you can't record it if i went and ordered .

why is that? its though sky

Machismo Fan

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

Every original-ECW match would have been 5 stars in that case. I'm not saying your wrong because I do agree with you but that's just not things are done.

Well obviously not entirely, but I believe that no matter how great a match is, it can't be considered a classic without a great crowd. Look at Rock vs. Hogan at WM 18, as a match on it's own it was only decent but it was a classic WM match because of the crowd.

chopperbyrne

Anyone know how much this costs on UPC?

Might order it as I want to see it and WWE are generally good at shutting down streams, especially for big PPVs.

Mr.Nice Guy

chopperbyrne wrote: »

Anyone know how much this costs on UPC?

Might order it as I want to see it and WWE are generally good at shutting down streams, especially for big PPVs.

I think it's €21.95.

Jolt2007

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

I personally think he could be more generous with his ratings for WWE matches. Has he actually awarded one since the Bret Hart/Austin match?

Taker/Shawn HIAC was a bit later and got 5 stars I think?

Machismo Fan

JR just Tweeted:

Email www.jrsbarbq.com & tell us how u used our products this wk'end. Order today/ship Mon. Looks like Taker-HBK 2 go on last. Duh.

mr.mayo

Machismo Fan wrote: »

JR just Tweeted:

Ah, good to know, right decision imo. I had heard that it was Cena vs Batista but if it's coming from JR, it's basically coming from the horses mouth

Mr.Nice Guy

Jolt2007 wrote: »

Taker/Shawn HIAC was a bit later and got 5 stars I think?

Yeah you're right. Forgot about the HIAC match.

Good to hear Michaels/Taker is on last if JR is to be believed. Can't see either title match having as much crowd involvement as that.

newballsplease

taker/michaels deserves to be on last if michaels is retiring. And he must be now, if that is the case.
Bit surprised tho, i woulda though Vince would see that at kinda undermining the WWE championship belt imo.

cooker3

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

I think it's €21.95.

ffs, sky are still using the same exchange rates that they introduced over 10 years ago back when the sterling was actually around 1.5 of the euro/punt.

SKY IT'S 1.1 NOW. TIME FOR A CHANGE.

redout

Lads if anyone has Satellite and a linux receiver then Wrestlemania is advertised on Sport ro 1W.

Not sure if it will be PPV but its still worth a shot. I will report back if its on.

Machismo Fan

cooker3 wrote: »

ffs, sky are still using the same exchange rates that they introduced over 10 years ago back when the sterling was actually around 1.5 of the euro/punt.

SKY IT'S 1.1 NOW. TIME FOR A CHANGE.

We should consider ourselves lucky, DirectTV in the USA are charging $64.95 for the show in HD which is completely ludicrous.

DM_7

Is Bret able to work out after his stroke?

In his first week back he looked in decent shape and since then he has hid himslef under jackets and hockey shirts. Any chance he has able to hit the gym hard since and has hid his progress?

I really hope they give Rey v Punk plenty of time.

I'm really looking forward to the show now. The line up is very good, there is a nice mix within each match.

D2D

I'm wrecked atm but I can't wait for Mania!!!!!

A night of finding some streams, ugh

newballsplease

DM-ICE wrote: »

Is Bret able to work out after his stroke?

In his first week back he looked in decent shape and since then he has hid himslef under jackets and hockey shirts. Any chance he has able to hit the gym hard since and has hid his progress?

I really hope they give Rey v Punk plenty of time.

I'm really looking forward to the show now. The line up is very good, there is a nice mix within each match.

I disagree with that, his first week back he looked out of shape. After that was an improvment.

Machismo Fan

Dare_2_defy wrote: »

I can't wait for Mania!!!

I hate that annoying couple of hours before a PPV where you run out of things to pass time and you're just waiting. I really can't wait for this show. You know the way they say that WM 17 was the peak of the attitude era, I firmly believe this show'll be the peak of the Edge, Cena, Orton, Batista era. I've built it up so much in my head that if it doesn't deliver I'll actually be devastated though looking at the card I firmly believe it will deliver.

Mr.Nice Guy

I have the PPV channel now on NTL. Looks like they worked through their difficulties. This is NTL though so maybe I shouldn't celebrate until I've watched the thing.

DM_7

newballsplease wrote: »

I disagree with that, his first week back he looked out of shape. After that was an improvment.

So for a guy that suffered a stroke and at one stage couldn't walk you don't think Bret looked in DECENT shape?

DM_7

Dare_2_defy wrote: »

I'm wrecked atm but I can't wait for Mania!!!!!

A night of finding some streams, ugh

I'm with you on the wrecked but can't wait. I had to have a nap today. I will have to do some press ups or something to avoid tiredness during the show.

Good luck with the stream finding.

greenman09

to buy or not to buy. don't really wanna pay22e for a show i'm not gonna match live esp during these times. its gonna be a belter show Tho. i can see the streak goin and maybe edge takin his match. bret and vince i'm not too sure. few years2late maybe?

Furious-Red

Ha i didnt sleep till 5am this morning for some reason and was up at 11. Had a few mins of a nap during the day but cant wait . Beer in Fridge , Crisps and a running up to get a pizza just in time for WM cant wait

newballsplease

DM-ICE wrote: »

So for a guy that suffered a stroke and at one stage couldn't walk you don't think Bret looked in DECENT shape?

he looked fine... but im saying he improved after the first show. I thought you were implying the opposite.

D2D

Furious-Red wrote: »

Ha i didnt sleep till 5am this morning for some reason and was up at 11. Had a few mins of a nap during the day but cant wait . Beer in Fridge , Crisps and a running up to get a pizza just in time for WM cant wait

The clocks going forward ruined me today. I knackered atm and can't see myself lasting the 4 hours:(:(

18-0, I can really see it happening

D2D

http://ow.ly/i/T65

Pic inside the stadium

D2D

-- A Battle Royal featuring the male wrestlers not booked to compete tonight at WrestleMania will take place prior to the pay-per-view beginning at 7:00 p.m. The following wrestlers — twenty-seven in all — were not previously booked to compete tonight: Carlito, Chavo Guerrero, Chris Masters, Mark Henry, Primo, Santino Marella, Vladimir Kozlov, William Regal, Yoshi Tatsu, Zack Ryder, Caylen Croft, Curt Hawkins, David Hart Smith, Ezekiel Jackson, Finlay, Goldust, Jimmy Wang Yang, JTG, Kung Fu Naki, Mike Knox, Shad, Slam Master J, The Great Khali, Trent Barreta, Tyson Kidd, Tyler Reks and Vance Archer. On another note, the Battle Royal should assure the Divas not being bumped off the pay-per-view.

Tweet from R-Truth:

make sure 2 watch mania 2nite,,i'm on first :-)

So, the tag title match is first up

hitman79

Havent watched a Wrestlemania in 13 years or so and have had feck all interest in wrestling in about 10 years but have just bought Wrestlemania purely for the Hitman...Have been watching it since he's returned and am actually looking forward to a good few of the matches!! Even thinking of heading to the 02 in 2 weeks...Christ!!!