ChrisM

I got the notification from the WWE app. Please let Rusev-Brock happen!

Just got a notification from the WWE app, that Brock has re-signed with them.

Prediction time, I guess.... Kidd/Cesaro vs. Usos vs. The New Day Gospel Trio vs. The Puerto Rican Matadors. - Kidd/Cesaro retain, especially since the one Uso is still injured. I also think Big E. and Los Matadores will be part of the post-Mania future endeavorings. Mrs. Danielson and Mrs. Cena vs. Mrs. Brooks and Paige - The fight on Raw was probably to throw everyone off, so I think AJ and Paige win. Andre the Giant Battle Royal - I'm torn between Mizdow winning, Sheamus being a surprise entrant and winning, and Neville winning the mini NXT tournament to earn his spot in the battle royal, and win it all. Bad News Barrett vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Luke Harper vs. Dean Ambrose vs. R. Truth vs. Thtarduttht Ladder Match for the IC Title - There's no way Bryan doesn't win. If he wins, I think he'll have a nice, long reign, barring some injury. Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins - Orton wins, because Seth will have bigger fish to fry later in the evening. US Champion Rusev vs Grizzled Veteran John Cena - According to the internet, Lana will be back for WrestleMania. I think this could be MOTN, with Cena winning after being left for dead on Raw. What next for Rusev after this, though? Sting vs. Triple H - Lots of interference from Authority members in this one, possibly even Kevin Nash and multiple faux Stings. But I think Sting wins in what will probably be a decent match. The Undertaker vs. Bray Wyatt - I can't see 'Taker losing two 'Mania's in a row. I'm gonna go off the rails here, and predict that we see a Wyatt family reunion, with Harper and Rowan interfering on behalf of their former cult leader. The entrances should be something else, as well. Brocccckkkk Lesssnnarrr vs. IWC Whipping Boy Roman Reigns - Ok, if Brock is staying with WWE, I think he wins. Maybe Heyman turns somewhere during the match, and sides with Roman. In that scenario, I see Seth attempting a cash-in, but failing. If Roman wins, I think Seth successfully cashes in. This match has real potential to be very good.

Oh, and kudos to Dolph Ziggler, or whoever it is that styles his hair, for toning down on the color and cutting away some of the poof.

Aside from the weird ending, which I kinda understand what they were trying to do, I thought it was a decent show. Rusev is most likley losing on Sunday, but damn he looks like a monster going into it. I really hope Brock sticks around, just so we get a Rusev-Lesnar match or two, with Heyman managing Rusev.

Or eating a seemingly endless plate of pasta, as seen here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfdaIDhF6m8

As lukewarm as I was to Rusev when he first showed up, the guy has really grown on me. He could very well have turned into another Tensai or Muhammad Hassan, but is now, arguably, the best heel in the company.

If 'Taker does, in fact, come out to Johnny Cash's "The Man Comes Around", it would be awkard if he did his usual slow walk to the ring, since it's sort of an upbeat song. Deadman Taker riding a bike to the ring, with that song playing, would be all kinds of badass, though.

I watched the video a few times, and I agree that it looked like he was out when he hit the rope. Not to be too melodramatic, but I hope Rey doesn't blame himself for this.

Just listened to Jim Cornette on JR's podcast. It was pretty good, despite the grumpy old man vibe to some of the conversation. It was also good to hear Cornette without Alice Radley cluelessly chiming in.

He could be like the Russian Jamison. I like it!

Above average show, tonight. Enjoyed the hell out of the six-man chaos, and can't wait to see what happens when they introduce a ladder into the mix. Is it just me, or is Jamie Noble kind of turning up his accent some? I don't ever recall him being that twangy, even during the "hillbilly wins the lottery" storyline with Nidia. And speaking of accents, Rusev's attorney had the worse Russian accent since Nikita Koloff. I loved JBL and Booker burying the guy.

According to an article on RollingStone.com, it's Bruno.

Raw is in Minneapolis, tonight, so Larry's induction announcement should get a nice pop from some of the older AWA fans.

I just listened to the newest one with Flash Flanagan. Pretty interesting guy, but when he said how much he admired Punk, you could almost hear Colt cumming in his pants. I know he's the guy's best friend and all, but damn, his sycophancy is pretty disturbing.

I'm actually kind of pumped for Rusev vs. Cena, and I haven't been enthusiastic about a Cena match since the SummerSlam massacre against Brock.

I had to come back on board, just to get in on Maarrcchhh Maaaadddnessss!! And I voted for the beast incarnate....