Wrestlemania 25 Predicted Line-Up

Wrestlemania 25 is just around the corner. This is like the holidays for wrestling fans. The playoff season. The season finale. Whatever you call it... it is fun times for fans of wrestling.

The last couple of years, its been more about the spectacle and showcase of the event rather than the card itself. However, I think that this might be the first year where it can be about both!

I've been a wrestling fan since 1992, I was around 7 years old and in the 2nd grade at the time. I have seen what direction WWE likes to take their storylines and matches in for years (aka. What Vince likes to do). It gets to the point where I sometimes call the finish of the match right down to what moves are used a few seconds before it actually occurs. Not that is really anything to brag about (it is more pathetic than anything).

So, last month, I posted what *I* would have booked for Wrestlemania (given the storyline circumstances at the time), now I am posting what I predict will be the whole f'n show. I am very interested in your feedback.

THE MAIN EVENT
Mr. Wrestlemania vs. The Streak
Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker

Why? Well, every year, its always a matter of who will be facing Shawn Michaels, and who will be facing The Undertaker? This year, why don't they just face each other in what is definitely going to be a Match of the Year Contender. Last year, both The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels had perhaps one of their best years in wrestling. Undertaker had a great series of matches with Edge and even got a few decent ones out of Big Show. HBK had the Match of the Year with Ric Flair, and a series of classics with Chris Jericho.

HBK and Undertaker did have a brief series of matches in 1997. The big one being the first ever Hell in a Cell at Badd Blood. They were great matches. Years later now that HBK isn't hurting and The Undertaker has really evolved into a decent wrestler, they could really tear the house down.

There have been years where the wrong match has went on last for the sake of having a Heavyweight championship match last. Last year, it should of have been HBK/Flair. At Wrestlemania 18, it should of been Hogan/Rock. This year, it can only be HBK/Undertaker.

WWE Title
Triple H vs. Randy Orton

Why? This one is a no-brainer. Randy Orton won the Royal Rumble and is a heel. Triple H just won the WWE Title and is the only face champion. These two have had a huge history starting with some double crossing in Evolution. Last year's Wrestlemania, they collided in a Triple Threat match where Randy Orton basically stole the victory from Triple H. A year later, it has escalated to becoming and even more personal as Randy Orton has attacked both Triple H's family and his wife. This match would be one of those "its more than just the title" matches. Orton has really evolved in the last year and I think that these two have the potential on putting on a classic match given the right circumstances.

World Title
John Cena vs. Edge

Why? Well, we all knew John Cena was going to be involved in a main event compacity somehow. However, now Edge has been "The Ultimate Opportunist" and stole the Heavyweight Championship from John Cena not once, but TWICE now.

They had a really good feud a couple of years ago where Edge visited Cena's home and beat up his father. All of it climaxed in a really good TLC match. So, John Cena has the imaginary rematch clause that WWE introduced randomly a couple of years ago... and what better place to cash it in than Wrestlemania 25?

Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Chris Jericho

WHY? Stone Cold's last match was a loss against The Rock. That was 6 years ago at Wrestlemania XIX. Since then, he's been a GM, a sheriff, and a referee about a dozen times.

Chris Jericho has been targetting Hall of Famers lately. His victims thus far include Ric Flair and Rowdy Roddy Piper thanks to the popularity of the movie The Wrestler starring Mickey Rourke, a movie where a legend in wrestling just wants one last shot in the spotlight. Stone Cold Steve Austin is the main guy going into the Hall of Fame this year. He has not had his one last chance in the spotlight. Jericho would be the right guy for him to stomp a mudhole in and walk it dry. ;-)

Brother vs. Brother
Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy

Why? Jeff Hardy was on top of the world as he won his first WWE Heavyweight Championship. That was until Matt Hardy's jealousy took over and cost Jeff the championship.

This is the biggest no brainer out of everything. While the one match they had several years ago was not all that great.... Matt and Jeff have evolved as singles wrestlers a lot since then. They could put on the match of a lifetime, especially if they make it No Holds Barred.

ECW Championship
Christian vs. Jack Swagger

Captain Charisma made his return to WWE on the ECW brand and issued a challenge to Jack Swagger. I believe that the best stage possible for this match is at Wrestlemania. Honestly, its the only worthy ECW match not involving Dreamer/Miz/Morrison that could make the final cut.

Money in the Bank V

Predicted Participants: Kofi Kingston vs. Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk vs. John Morrison vs. Evan Bourne vs. Mr. Kennedy vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. R-Truth