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[Castle Bleck 19,376]

Same exact feeling, it's one of those things that even though you don't watch wrestling anymore, it is quite devastating.

 

I may actually stop watching WWE now.

[Avalionis 201]

 

 

I may actually stop watching WWE now.

 

I may just watch the post Wrestlemania Raw...since that's usually the one, live fans troll the most...and also, to see if there's any amount of truth, to the Sting rumors flying about...other than that...there's an empty void now...but from what I've read...this was Mark Calloway's (A.K.A. The Undertaker) decision. It wasn't Vince who said Lesnar will win. It wasn't Triple H...nor Heyman...(though he was scripted as saying Lesnar was gonna win...but then again, he's Lesnar's manager...so nautrally he's gonna vouch for his guy.)

 

Taker wouldn't put a guy over at WM, unless he knew that guy, had what it takes to help take things, to the next level...and while his decision, is one to be respected...it's not something, many are happy about, let alone agree with. :| Still, he's had an outstanding career in the WWE...and it's likely he's got one or two more matches to do, before he officially retires...one of which, could very well be hinted at, tonight on Raw.

[Castle Bleck 19,376]

@Avalionis,

 

How would his retirement ceremony go, anyway? Something like this?:

 

Edited April 7, 2014 by Anti-Villain

[Zhortac 1,474]

I may just watch the post Wrestlemania Raw...since that's usually the one, live fans troll the most...and also, to see if there's any amount of truth, to the Sting rumors flying about...other than that...there's an empty void now...but from what I've read...this was Mark Calloway's (A.K.A. The Undertaker) decision. It wasn't Vince who said Lesnar will win. It wasn't Triple H...nor Heyman...(though he was scripted as saying Lesnar was gonna win...but then again, he's Lesnar's manager...so nautrally he's gonna vouch for his guy.)

 

Taker wouldn't put a guy over at WM, unless he knew that guy, had what it takes to help take things, to the next level...and while his decision, is one to be respected...it's not something, many are happy about, let alone agree with. :| Still, he's had an outstanding career in the WWE...and it's likely he's got one or two more matches to do, before he officially retires...one of which, could very well be hinted at, tonight on Raw.

 

I know they are friends, but that's still stupid. Lesner has enough pub, with him showing back up, and wreching Tripple H, Shawn Michaels, Mark Henry, and kicking The Shield out of the ring. He really doesn't need anymore...its as bad as shoving Batista down everyone's throat, just because he came back.

[11th Doctor Whooves 794]

I do wish that Batista hadn't come back, despite having one of my favorite moments in WWE, lol.

 

I kinda wish that they'd made Taker's loss last night more theatrical than it was.  They could have turned the lights out and had him disappear, or a bunch of things they could have done.

[Avalionis 201]

@Avalionis,

 

How would his retirement ceremony go, anyway? Something like this?:

 

 

 

that was actually talked about. he could be midway through his retirement speech...when Sting appears to challenge him, to one final match...doesn't have to necessarly be at WM 31...it could be at a later date...depends on how well rested Taker is, and when they feel a good time, to have the match would be...WM is just an obivious choice, since it's the biggest PPV the WWE has to offer, in it's 12 month schedule...only thing really close to it, is their seasonal events, (I.E. Summerslam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble)

Batista coming back...I think it was bad timing...but more so, because he won the Rumble...when he should've earned the title shot the old fashion way...but again, I don't think he even cares, if the fans cheer for him or not.

[Castle Bleck 19,376]

I do wish that Batista hadn't come back, despite having one of my favorite moments in WWE, lol.

 

I kinda wish that they'd made Taker's loss last night more theatrical than it was.  They could have turned the lights out and had him disappear, or a bunch of things they could have done.

 

They should've had druids carry him out again:

 

 

Druids should've carried him out of WM27 too.

Edited April 9, 2014 by Anti-Villain

[11th Doctor Whooves 794]

Did he really have to be stretchered out of WM 27, or was that part of the story?  I was never really sure.

 

And I agree, having him taken out of the arena by the druids would have been much better.  I mean, he got up and walked out, which was all heroic and manly and what have you, but it wasn't very showy, lol.

[Tigerpop198 696]

 

 

I may actually stop watching WWE now.

Might as well, I didn't watch for about a year now, I haven't felt better, more time to actually do things, than having to watch every single week.

[Castle Bleck 19,376]

They should've had druids carry him out again:

 

 

Druids should've carried him out of WM27, too.

 

To date, he's the only man to ever make being injured somehow look cool.

[Avalionis 201]

well, Sting was a no show, and neither was Taker...then again, I shouldn't be surprised on the latter...if he was taken to a hospital, it's likely he'll be gone for a while at least...and Sting? it was rumored, that he was signing up with the WWE...but perhaps, due to Taker's injury, they've put his debut on hold, until then...it would make sense, if they want Taker and Sting to work a storyline together really.

[Zhortac 1,474]

well, Sting was a no show, and neither was Taker...then again, I shouldn't be surprised on the latter...if he was taken to a hospital, it's likely he'll be gone for a while at least...and Sting? it was rumored, that he was signing up with the WWE...but perhaps, due to Taker's injury, they've put his debut on hold, until then...it would make sense, if they want Taker and Sting to work a storyline together really.

 

I kinda find that hard to believe, since Sting can't stand Vince. Of course, he might of had a change of mind, since the whole thing with Brett Hart was settled, but still. Sting has been hardcore anti-Vince for over a decade.

[11th Doctor Whooves 794]

I always wondered why Sting was so Anti-WWE.  Thanks for the explanation.

[Zhortac 1,474]

I always wondered why Sting was so Anti-WWE.  Thanks for the explanation.

 

There is that, but it's alot of things. According to Sting himself, the thing that sealed it, was during the WCW merger, and Booker T came in the ring, and The Rock mouthed, "Who the hell are you?". Sting said, it was like taking a famous actor, and treating them like a second rate stage hand, or something to that effect.

[Avalionis 201]

it's been rumored, that Sting signed a deal with them...but it was a one-match deal...then he retires. he was at a convention of sorts, this past Sunday, near the Superdome, so it was rumored, that he could make an appearance either at WM, or Raw the night after...but he didn't.

 

he told the people in attendance, his favorite number, was "31"...whether that is his fav number...or a hint...considering WM 31, is in Cal next year...Sting's home state...it could be possible...but until he actually shows up, on WWE programing, we won't know for sure.

Edited April 9, 2014 by Avalionis

[Bright Honor 2,679]

I haven't watched WWE in years, but I heard of the end of Undertaker's streak. Honestly...It's time for him to retire. 49 isn't that old in real life, but in wrestling like that is like 65.

 

He has suffered many injuries in his career. In fact I heard WW 27 nearly killed him. He also suffered a bad concussion during the match with Lesnar at WW30. from clips I've seen, he looked old, tired, and had trouble pacing himself. He is not as agile as before. 

 

The Undertaker is simply no longer the Phenom he once was 10+ years prior. It is time for him to retire and rest.

[Castle Bleck 19,376]

I haven't watched WWE in years, but I heard of the end of Undertaker's streak. Honestly...It's time for him to retire. 49 isn't that old in real life, but in wrestling like that is like 65.

 

He has suffered many injuries in his career. In fact I heard WW 27 nearly killed him. He also suffered a bad concussion during the match with Lesnar at WW30. from clips I've seen, he looked old, tired, and had trouble pacing himself. He is not as agile as before. 

 

The Undertaker is simply no longer the Phenom he once was 10+ years prior. It is time for him to retire and rest.

 

I don't mind The Streak being over, nor that Lesnar was the one; I just didn't like the execution.

Edited April 9, 2014 by Anti-Villain

[11th Doctor Whooves 794]

I don't mind the streak being broken (despite wishing he'd gone down undefeated), it's just who did it.  I've never really liked Brock Lesnar, though I do love Paul Haymen.

 

He has looked very tired ever since Wrestlemania 26, which was the last really good one I remember until 30.  I honestly barely remember 27, 28, or 29.

 

Despite the rumors flying around about Sting and him at the next WM, I kinda hope it's not true.  It may sound mean, but he is getting too old for the kind of stuff he's known for.

[Shanks 10,816]

but he is getting too old for the kind of stuff he's known for.

With how surprisingly one sided that match was I think you are right, he seemed to have much more energy even in last years match with CM Punk.

[11th Doctor Whooves 794]

I remember the match last year bein good, though I think that's cause Punk was a lot smaller than he is, so multiple tombstones weren't out of the question, and much as it pains me to say it, the GTS looks a lot less damaging than the F5.

[Zhortac 1,474]

I still think they could've went a sorta Unholy Alliance angle, and let Roman break from The Shield back in January, go solo, and have him break the streak, and he could've been like Undertaker's apprentice or something. He has the look to be like, a character like the Undertaker.

[11th Doctor Whooves 794]

Now theres an interesting plot line.  I've grown to like the Shield a lot recently, though not so much when they first showed up.

[Shanks 10,816]

Now theres an interesting plot line.  I've grown to like the Shield a lot recently

I mostly like Roman Reigns, he always puts on a good show in the ring and has that badass factor to him that will get him far in this business if he is given a chance.

[Avalionis 201]

 

 

I don't mind The Streak being over, nor that Lesnar was the one; I just didn't like the execution.

 

I personally didn't like how they built up to the match. No real hype or anything. Lesnar wasn't built up, to be seen as a credible threat to the Streak...so when he DID beat Taker at WM, it was a shock to everyone...if people bet money on Lesnar, they probably pocketed some nice change from that match.

 

And from what I've heard, word got out, that Lesnar stood a good chance at ending the Streak...it wasn't REALLY considered a spoiler...but WWE tried to keep the matches outcome under wraps. The matches outcome, is usually booked well in advance, with changes made at the last second, every so often. (I.E. WM's ME was suppose to be just Batista and Orton, while Punk fought Triple H, and Bryan faces Shaemus...unfortunely with Punk walking out, they had to change the matches around.) Everyone in the WWE pretty much knows who's gonna win what match, when the time comes...but Taker and Lesnar's match, was a (somewhat) closely guarded secret, that even Triple H didn't know...and he's the COO of the company...and from the looks of things, even the Ref and Paul Heyman were left in the dark too...only Lesnar, Taker and Vince knew how the match would end.

 

 

 

 

He has looked very tired ever since Wrestlemania 26, which was the last really good one I remember until 30. I honestly barely remember 27, 28, or 29.

 

I liked his match from WM 28 myself...though Taker wanted to fight Lesnar at WM 27...Lesnar was still with the UFC, and it was originally planned, to have them fight in an interpromotional match...but they couldn't decide if it should be a scripted style match (WWE), or a "let them go at it" match (UFC), and because they never could come to a decision, they had Taker face Triple H.

 

As for why, Taker and Lesnar didn't fight at WM 29, I think, it's because Lesnar, was still under a limited appearance contract at the time...so once he reached his limit, he was forced to take leave until the following year. Now that he's ended the Streak, I think he's expected to make more appearances, and be billed as a Full Time wrestler.

 

 

 

 

Despite the rumors flying around about Sting and him at the next WM, I kinda hope it's not true. It may sound mean, but he is getting too old for the kind of stuff he's known for.

 

As much, as I'd love to see, two of the biggest names in pro wrestling fight...I do agree that Taker didn't look too well at WM 30...and I think, they may let him retire...but if he's willing to fight one final match against Sting...then I say, give him time to heal, and rest up...build up a decent storyline...maybe have both guys retire in the end, induct them into the HoF next year, and boom.