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WWE WrestleMania XXX: Booking Through Logic and Wishful Thinking
On December - 30 - 2013
Welcome to WrestleMania season. And with every 'Mania season comes the anticipation and speculation.
So who are the big time superstars destined to match up with? Who will face off with "The Animal" Batista upon his return? Who will Brock Lesnar get his hands on this time around? Who will the current stars such as John Cena, CM Punk and Daniel Bryan take on? And who will be worthy enough to challenge Undertaker and his streak?
Well, I'll try to give it a go. Here's how I would book WrestleMania XXX as we enter 2014.Begin Slideshow
What Should and Will Happen at WWE Payback 2013
On June - 15 - 2013
Tomorrow night will mark the premiere of the WWE's newest pay-per-view event, Payback. So with the show making its debut in always-ready Chicago, Illinois, we can we expect to see?Will John Cena survive against Ryback in their Three Stages of Hell Match?Can CM Punk shake off his latest letdowns and prevail against Chris Jericho?And will The Shield be able to walk out of the Allstate Arena with all their gold still intact?For predictions and thoughts on all of those questions and more, here is what should and will happen at WWE Payback 2013.Begin Slideshow
What Should and Will Happen at WWE Extreme Rules 2013
On May - 18 - 2013
What can we expect to go down at WWE's Extreme Rules come Sunday? Will the WWE Champion John Cena put an end to Ryback and his rule? Can Triple H tame the beast in Brock Lesnar? And will The Shield be able to walk out of St. Louis, Mo., with some gold?Well, here are my thoughts on what should and what will happen at the company's most extreme event of the year.Begin Slideshow
WWE Extreme Rules 2013: Creating a Card Through Logic and Wishful Thinking
On April - 12 - 2013
With the Extreme Rules pay-per-view now on the horizon, we must begin our bitter sweet descent from the road to WrestleMania.And although the card looks to be taking shape, it does need some fine tuning between now and May 19th.So in an effort to develop a clearer picture of what's in store, here is how I would book WWE Extreme Rules through some logic and wishful thinking. Begin Slideshow
WWE: Cast Your Vote for the 2012 Smarky Awards
On December - 29 - 2012
Back by popular demand, I welcome the Bleacher Report wrestling community to the second annual Smarky Awards.As WWE fans, we are often subject to individual opinions by writers concerning their thoughts on a particular year. But now, it's time for us smarks to let our voice be heard.Continue on to cast your votes for the 2012 edition of the Smarky Awards.Begin Slideshow
WWE Royal Rumble 2013: Why the Rock Shouldn’t Face CM Punk
On December - 25 - 2012
All signs point to a WWE Championship bout between CM Punk and The Rock at the 2013 Royal Rumble. In fact, the match is just about official pending a successful Punk title defense against Ryback at an upcoming Raw. And even though this is a match many of us have been eagerly anticipating, should it take place at the upcoming pay-per-view? Would it be better served at a later time?You can certainly mark me down as one of those fans that can't wait to see this matchup. I do, however, believe this feud should be saved as the main event for ...
WWE: Who Should Be Undertaker’s Next Opponent?
On May - 15 - 2012
Saying Undertaker has done it all at WrestleMania is a huge understatement. He's conquered the likes of Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Ric Flair and Kane over his 20-win streak.But how about next year's WrestleMania opponent? Who should be the Deadman's next challenger at WrestleMania 29?Here are the top-10 options for The Undertaker in his 21st 'Mania match.Begin Slideshow
WWE: Why Ric Flair Should Return to Mentor Dolph Ziggler
On April - 7 - 2012
He's exciting, he's flashy and he's a showoff. But is Dolph Zigger's current persona really bringing him anywhere?The unfortunate answer to that is a resounding "no."Now there's no doubting the talent level of this guy; Ziggler exhibits great in-ring ability, very solid mic skills, and has a distinct aura about him. He clearly possesses all the skills necessary to become a top star in the company.The only roadblock holding him back is his running gimmick. The "showoff" angle coupled with the straight-up cockiness is absolutely fine. And don't get me wrong, I do love the job Vickie Guerrero is doing ...
WWE WrestleMania 29: How the Card Could Look a Year from Now
On April - 7 - 2012
On April 7, 2013, the WWE will be taking its annual extravaganza to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. And although it's exactly one year away, just the thought of WrestleMania XXIX is undoubtedly exhilarating. Since it's never too early for WrestleMania speculation, we must wonder how the card will look a year from now. Who will work the main event?Is Brock going to be there?Is Rock going to be there?What about Undertaker's next opponent?All of these questions and more are answered in my following proposal of the WrestleMania XXIX card.Begin Slideshow
WWE Survivor Series 2011: Creating a Card Through Logic and Wishful Thinking
On October - 15 - 2011
Do you smell it?Yes, I'm not only talking about what The Rock is cookin'. But the fact that Survivor Series is soon approaching. In just a month's time, we will be seeing the best this company has to offer locking up in New York City.In the world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden, the 2011 edition of WWE's Survivor Series is going down.So through some logic and little wishful thinking, here is how I would book one of the industry's most storied events.Begin Slideshow