Road To Wrestlemania Quickie Report

Feed Me Sexual Chocolate

Imagine that... the marketing would write itself.

Ryback is rumored to face Mark Henry at Wrestlemania

Ryback and Mark Henry have been teased for an upcoming feud, quite possibly rolling itself into Wrestlemania 29. I may be getting a bit ahead of myself, but with the way Ryback was immediately pushed into the main event scene because of John Cena's "unjury" (injury that one can amazingly recover from), and then dumped on his head and buried by the Shield, I am happy that Ryback will have a pretty solid feud with Henry, and will allow him to possibly pick up a win from a credible opponent. Ryback needs a chance to get away from jobbers and the Shield, as it is doing nothing for his credibility. Going from replacing Cena against CM Punk to the Shield, to squash matches brings star power to mid-card status. Jobbers are doing nothing to propel Ryback into the main even again, and the Shield is doing nothing except burying him. Fortunately, Mark Henry couldn't have come back at a better time.

This week on RAW, Henry and Ryback had a One-Up-Manship against the J.O.B. Squad of today; 3MB. Before that, they had a stare-down between the two. Now, in order to ignite the feud, Henry has come out and smashed upon Ryback, after the decision was made for him to join Sheamus and Randy Orton. The Big Show will most likely be the replacing candidate to face the Shield. Great opportunity for Mark Henry and Ryback to show how two major powerhouses can collide and make it out alive. Curious as to how these two will lead up and break off on their own. I would like to see Ryback placed on Smackdown, away from the politics of RAW, and run for the World Heavyweight Title. It's a long shot away, but it'd be nice. With that said, Mark Henry and Ryback are more than likely going to be placed on the card, and continue their ongoing feud.


Dwayne Johnson is Missing, Luigi!

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego---er... the Rock?!

We all knew it was coming; The Rock is nowhere to be found. He isn't found on the programming for next week's RAW broadcast either. And for that matter, John Cena wasn't on RAW last week either. However, The Rock is supposed to be ready to go on the last two weeks before Wrestlemania. This, I just don't like. I know that the man has a very busy work schedule, as many superstars come and go, but to place the WWE title on the Rock and have him disappear for movie screenings and such isn't a great way to build any type of momentum going into Wrestlemania. This is the World Series of Wrestling, for crying out loud! For instance, Chris Jericho is around, and he has a busy schedule himself, and he has been advertised much more than the Rock leading into the big event. But they haven't placed gold around his waist. Nor does he want it. The WWE may place the Intercontinental Championship there, but it most likely will go to the Miz. This goes the same with the Undertaker. Granted, the Rock has made more appearances than Taker has, but I don't see an excuse where he can take a couple weeks off before such a pay per view. I would hope, that if the WWE continues to leave the strap on the Rock, to have him run a full schedule into Extreme rules where he should lose it there. I doubt that the Rock will leave Wrestlemania with the title around his waist, but as moments come close, Vince will tear down and build the card back up the way he wants to. Never say never.


Family Redemption

Triple H is faced with a hurdle next week on RAW!

Brock Lesnar accepted Triple H's challenge at Wrestlemania... but on his own terms. To be revealed AFTER The Game signs the contract. We have a match! But... at what cost to the Chief Operating Officer? The game is on, but the main question is, what are Lesnar's terms? Dirt sheets claim a possible MMA-style match, which seems likely with Brock Lesnar's current MMA background, but it could be anything at this point in time. It could even be Triple H tied to the bottom turnbuckle and having the daylights stomped out of him. Triple H hasn't backed down from a fight, but I don't think that this is one that will be easy to walk away from. This is ultimately about family, and Paul Heyman and Brock have hit Triple H right in the feels (and has been for nearly a year now) with family and friends. First name calling Stephanie and his kids, his friend Shawn Michaels, to now Billy Gunn, Road Dogg, and Vince himself. Brock has shown himself to be a monster, and without a weight limit like he had in UFC, he's getting up there to perform some serious damage. A win for Lesnar will ultimately keep him happy; Triple H isn't going anywhere, but Lesnar can.

Triple H is supposed to be behind the scenes as a corporate leader, and he should take the high road; let Lesnar have this win, and stay in the management scene. Avoid inserting himself into main events as Hogan currently does. Be the leader. Lead by example. He has done what he needed to do for the WWE as a wrestler. Allow Brock Lesnar to step into the spotlight and dismantle the WWE piece by piece. Let him be the unstoppable monster heel aligned with Paul Heyman as a mouthpiece, and Lesnar will do great things. CM Punk and Paul E. were good. Heyman as a mouthpiece for Lesnar is even better. Let's hope they both stick around after Mania.


Living Legacy

"Success isn't permanent, and failure isn't fatal." ~Mike Ditka

What happens leading into Wrestlemania 29 with
the Undertaker and CM Punk?

Such is the case with The Undertaker going into Wrestlemania 29. With the passing of William Moody (aka Paul Bearer), one has to wonder what the mindset is in with Mark Calaway. Taker and Bearer have been friends and allies (sometimes enemies) over twenty five years, and with the untimely death of Undertaker's urn-bearing friend, is this a foreshadowing of things to come? Or will the Undertaker take CM Punk to the cleaners and cement a 21-0 legacy that the legendary Dead Man takes with him to his wrestling grave? Many in the IWC are mixed all upon this outcome, and while sides are for the Undertaker maintaining his streak, is losing at Wrestlemania that devestating to him? Sure, it will boost CM Punk to near-god status (and heat that can match Vickie Guerrero's) within the WWE, but will a loss tarnish all that the Undertaker has created in his tenure with the company? And with an internal agenda, will Mark Calaway the wrestler allow CM Punk to defeat the Undertaker at a Wrestlemania; to do what sixteen other superstars couldn't? That's the question. Or, will Calaway keep the record intact, retire, or possibly keep going every year until there is not much of an Undertaker left?

Being successful at Wrestlemania has to end somewhere. CM Punk can't be the man to carry the streak as he has already lost twice at Wrestlemania (26 and 27, respectively). However, what a twist it would be (as CM Punk currently holds the urn), if CM Punk became Undertaker's protege? If CM Punk became the NEW Undertaker with a reinvented look? Granted, the storyline of Undertaker's urn being stolen has been repeated and duplicated several times, and it's interesting to see what CM Punk does with the urn, or what the urn "does with CM Punk?" Needless to say, I'm highly curious to see what unfolds up through Wrestlemania. Age is a factor. Legacy is a factor. Young blood versus old school. And with the memory of Paul Bearer still fresh in everyone's mind, does that play a bit into creative to keep the streak alive?