[Spoiler] Why WWE Got Every Decision Right, Including Rock vs. Cena

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This is not a news so I'll post it here.

A guy at ringsidenews.com posted a blog about how he agrees with all the WM results and explained why.

Damn, this guy made some good point. Trust me, your time spent reading this won't be a waste.

<blockquote class='quote\\_blockquote'><dl><dt>Quote:</dt><dd> </dd></dl><div>by Tyler Durden
All right, the Brodus Clay part was terrible, but as far as matches and angles went, I believe WWE made all the right moves, even the contentious Rock vs. Cena match. Why? Allow me to summarise the reasons for each of the televised bouts.

1. Sheamus (W) vs. Daniel Bryan - World Heavyweight Championship

Now I know there will be countless fans out there who will say that this being an 18-second squash was an absolute travesty. On one hand, I do agree. I think these two men could have had a great match and really surprised people. However, it wasn't to be, and I think it spells good things for the future.

The fact is, this match was given next to no momentum prior to WrestleMania: hence, the result is not entirely surprising. However, whilst we didn't get any action at all, I'm sure Sheamus was always going to walk out with the belt, and now we are in for an interesting fallout.

With Bryan kissing AJ, and Sheamus not even giving the American Dragon a chance, I think there will be a great feud that will arise from this. Bryan will surely blame AJ and can kick-start a darker, more ruthless side to his character.

This can then lead to not only an attack on Sheamus but, what will surely be, an excellent feud full of long and enjoyable matches. This is why the result was a good decision.

2. Kane (W) vs. Randy Orton

The quality of this match surprised me. Perhaps, as a result of a poor build up, I didn't have high expectations for the match but I'll take that kind of surprise any day!

The second surprise to come out of this match was Kane winning. I truly expected a clinical Viper victory and was in shock when he didn't kick out of the super choke-slam.

The decision to have Kane win here is the right decision for a couple of reasons. Firstly, Randy Orton looked the stronger of the two men and won't suffer too much from the loss. Kane, however, needed the win to remain relevant and maintain his validity as a monster heel.

This was also a way for WWE to be less than predictable in a match where it wasn't going to have devastating ramifications.

Orton looked strong and will bounce back; Kane is still relevant, and the result wasn't expected. That is why this result was a good decision


3. The Big Show (W) vs. Cody Rhodes - Intercontinental Championship

Well, if nothing else, this was a feel-good moment. Cody Rhodes played his part in the match perfectly, and it had a solid finish.

Rhodes is young and clearly on the rise. WWE could afford to thank The Big Show by allowing him a rare WrestleMania win over Rhodes and to become the 12th WWE Grand Slam Champion. This result may well have been unexpected for many in the WWE Universe and only adds to the value of this result.

Anything could happen from here, but it was nice to see The Big Show get a deserved win over a young heel that is moving on to bigger and better things. This is why the result was a good decision.

4. Kelly Kelly & Maria Menounos (W) vs. Beth Phoenix & Eve

I know I'm not the only wrestling fan hoping for more from the Divas division. With Phoenix, Eve, Snuka and Kharma, there is hope; however, this match didn't borrow from that promise.

Although the match was poor, the right result came of it. There wasn't enough interest in this feud to give the heel team of Phoenix and Eve a win. WWE gave the celebrity the thank-you win for being a part of the show.

We don't want to hear of this whole feud again, so now she can take the win and be done with it. This is why the result was the right decision.

5. Triple H vs. The Undertaker (W) - Hell in a Cell

Well, this match may well have stolen the spotlight. While it could be argued that this match didn't compete with past Taker WrestleMania matches, everything worked.

The endless chair shots, the total uncertainty of how HBK would impose his authority, the back-and-forth domination of both men...this match had it all.

During the match, the twists and turns had me on a knife's edge. From the strange attacks on referees to thinking the streak was over, this was an excellent WrestleMania match.

Not only was the most valuable record in WWE preserved but it was done so with the utmost respect and professionalism. Seeing Taker and HBK help Triple H out of the ring and then all three men embrace was the best moment of the entire event.

Here were three of the biggest names of all time showing raw emotion. This was the ultimate showing of respect and a wonderful way to finish a match and an "era." This was the perfect decision as far as results went.

6. Team Johnny (W) vs. Team Teddy

While this match always felt like it was a filler and the start of new storylines, the result was the right one. The match also offered some great spots and we might finally see Zack Ryder be rid of Eve. This may also be the rebirth of The Miz.

There is a simple explanation as to why this result was the right one: Laurinaitis is the more interesting and polarizing character. Although Teddy was the face, having a heel in charge will make for a more interesting ride.

7. CM Punk (W) vs. Chris Jericho - WWE Championship

I hope the WWE find a way for this feud to continue. Although this match started a little slower than I expected, it soon found its groove and these two men put on a clinic. Both men put on WrestleMania calibre performances and I want more.

CM Punk winning was the right result. Punk needed his WrestleMania moment to make his status as a leading face of the WWE official.

Jericho has been there and done that. He has effectively assisted in building Punk to a new level and ultimately, he didn't need the win. Regardless of whether each man goes onto a new feud, this was fantastic, from start to finish, and has cemented CM Punk as worthy of carrying the WWE brand while Cena does some soul searching.

WWE needs a new poster boy right now, and the straight edge superstar is now the man to do it. That is why this was the right result.

8. The Rock (W) vs. John Cena

Well, this was always going to be the result to spark controversy. Fans all over will debate this result for months to come, but I think this was the right result in the end.

As I have reported previously, I always thought this match was a lose-lose situation. The Rock winning, however, was the result that would cause the least amount of anger within the WWE Universe.

Too many people would have been angered by a clean Cena win for it to be possible. Interference was always out of the question. The only way out was a Rock win. Although this won't please the Cenation, it presents a chance for John Cena to reinvent himself and offer the WWE Universe the change it's been begging for.

There will be more to come of this feud, I'm sure. This result, however, presents a surprise to some, the least grating of options for others, a reward to a legend and the spark needed to re-energize WWE's most polarizing figure. These reasons, among others, are testament to the fact that The Rock's win was the right decision.

Conclusion

This was a great WrestleMania. Albeit not the greatest, but I enjoyed it thoroughly nonetheless. I can't wait for RAW.

I'm sure some of you will agree and many of you will disagree with all of my reasoning outlined in this article. Either way, I would like to hear your thoughts. I believe each result was the right one. What do you think? [/quote]

 

[TheDoctor]

I want my $55 back.

 

[stylesismilo]

Point 1 was great, but this kind of result should not have happened at Wrestlemania. Though it did spark discussions and controversy.

 

[AKI Man]

Glad I didn't pay for it!

However it was a good wrestlemania. I see a lot of those points mentioned by the fan, but am pissed with the DB vs Sheamus decision. DB in a lot of people's eyes will not seem a credible champion with the way the match went. How can he brat Big Show and Henry but not Sheamus? Stupid.

 

[KWG]

<blockquote class='quote\\_blockquote'><dl><dt>AKI Man</dt><dd>Apr 2 2012, 04:55:14 PM</dd></dl><div>How can he brat Big Show and Henry but not Sheamus? Stupid.[/quote]This

 

[Christian]

Actually i've enjoyed it in some way.
Was not the best in the wrestling way but still it was solid.
I expected that i would be as bad as the last one.
But actually it was good.
And i agree with all the points here , all make sense.
But anyone can make points with using the right arguments.

 

[Blue Warrior]

It was actually quite better than I expected.

DB vs Sheamus was a joke, it sucked monkey ass.

Big Show vs Cody Rhodes was nothing special.

Kane vs Orton: MEH!

Taker vs HHH: EPIC & Awesome

Jericho vs Punk: Was an incredible match-up, but I expected a bit more from these two.

Rock vs Cena: A good match, loving the ending.

 

[Deleted User]

Concerning his first point, he isn't the first person I've seen make it. It is valid, however, it should have been done on a secondary PPV. At Wrestlemania, we expect to see showdowns that are worth paying money for. I know a lot of you didn't pay for it, so it may be easier to look at it objectively.

You want to know why 99% of people PAY for PPV's? Because they know they won't get cut short on wrestling matches. RAW hardly ever has multiple matches worth talking about in one night, at a PPV, it is expected. It's why we shell out our money in the first place.

That 18 second match could have easily been done tonight at RAW, with all the same character consequences. I will not budge on saying the opener not only was a rip-off, but it belittled both the belt and the Smackdown brand.

You can go ahead and tell me how there wasn't much build up 'til the cows come home, doesn't make it true. I figured the last two months of Sheamus and Bryan feuding on television was a more than fine build-up.

If someone is going to use the "lack of build-up" excuse for Bryan and Sheamus, why aren't they for Kane and RKO? That match was completely tacked on the last minute and served no other purpose besides having Orton at WM, period. Did I enjoy Kane winning? Of course, but out of any match on the card, Kane and RKO actually had the least amount of build-up and story relevancy.

Did you see all the "yes" signs and hear the "Daniel Bryan" chants for the next three matches? That's because the fans had a healthy, vested interest in the match, unlike Randy and Kane's.

His point about Kane having to go over to keep being relevant? Completely true, but they didn't need to squander a World Heavyweight Title match to accomplish this. As happy as I was with the outcome, it isn't enough to excuse piss-poor booking decisions like having the WHT go out first. So, the IC title is now more prestigious?

Onto the IC title match, this was one I was greatly looking forward to, however, once again, I think they dropped the ball and here is why:

The WWE had only acknowledged Big Show's WM losing streak recently. What would be better storytelling, jumping the gun to break this losing streak, or have him lose at WM, therefor turning Cody into an even more maniacal and cocky bastard, and thus fueling a long year of Big Show training and fighting even harder for a win next year?

I tell you this, that feel-good feeling would have been tenfold the power it was last night.

Onto the Diva's tag match, and why this fan is completely wrong:

<blockquote class='quote\\_blockquote'><dl><dt>Quote:</dt><dd> </dd></dl><div>We don't want to hear of this whole feud again, so now she can take the win and be done with it. This is why the result was the right decision. [/quote]

This match wasn't really about a feud between Beth and some dumb bitch from Extra, this was a continuation of the past few months where we have seen our Divas champion complain about the lack of competition in the Divas division. Beth is a monster, and she's been getting the proper push to make it believable, but if the dumb bitch from Extra can beat Beth, who is supposed to be the best women's wrestler the WWE can offer, what does that say about our Divas champion, or for that matter, the rest of the entire division?

The proper way to finish that match was Beth going over, since it would have actually been a surprise to everyone. This is why it was a bad decision.

Taker vs Trips:
My only complaint about this match was it was too damn heavy in dialog. I know some of it was needed, but not that much.

Team Teddy vs Team John: Everything happened as it should have. Could have used more Dolph, though.

CM Punk vs Jericho:
My only complaint here is the same as the Hell in a Cell, a bit too wordy, it took a bit to actually get the match itself going. People really didn't care as much about the story on this one, more so what both men could do in the ring.

Rock vs Cena:

First off, Rock was practically tripping over himself, he botched so many spots.

Why is it wrong to have the Rock go over? Simple, the Rock brought a lot more exposure to this Wrestlemania than usual, so a lot of old fans (and potential new ones) had come back to watch it.

Guess what? They have NO reason to tune into Raw, now. Absolutely none, because the Rock isn't there, and whats the point of watching if their top guy can't even go toe to toe with a wrestler suffering from ring-rust and an eight year hiatus?

Whether we like it or not, we won't be seeing Cena change anytime soon. Since he has about 90% of the kids market under his thumb (y'know, the people that will grow up to carry the next generation of wrestling), it is important to show those kids that hard work and dedication without sacrificing your personal ethics pays off.

The Rock came in, acted like a bully, had some of the most self-indulgent moments ever, and left, again. Everyone who wanted to see if Cena could hang with the Rock as a first-time watcher of the new product has no reason to participate in the WWE again until next WM when Rocky comes back again to stroke his ego.

We told all those little Cena fans: "It doesn't matter how good of a person you are or how hard you work, the movie star will still win".

 

[barskio]

The crowd was into the first match, yes chants and signs. In other words they were pumped for the show.
18 seconds later not so much.

Wrestlemania shouldn't be the start of a feud, it should be the end.

 

[Tired]

Wrestlemania shouldn't be the start of a feud, it should be the end.

Agreed.

 

[Deleted User]

......................................... I still say Rock vs Funkasaurus would be the biggest draw ever.

 

[Blue Warrior]

Or Clay vs CM Punk.

Punk vs Funk

 

[stylesismilo]

Speaking of Daniel Bryan and Sheamus, man, Sheamus got booed HARD on Raw while Daniel kept getting YES! YES! YES! chants.

Epic crowd is epic. *sheds manly tears*

 

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Speaking of Daniel Bryan and Sheamus, man, Sheamus got booed HARD on Raw while Daniel kept getting YES! YES! YES! chants.

Epic crowd is epic. *sheds manly tears*

I believe the YES! YES! YES! chants will be just like Austin's What? chants.

YES! YES! YES! They're just that epic yet so simple.

 

[Blue Warrior]

That's my boy D-Bry right there, getting squashed in 18 seconds and yet gets a better reaction than the ginger who squashed him.

 

[kanefan666]

Search on youtube. Next night, YES! YES! Could be heard in every match and promo. Miami made D BRY Famous!!! In Del rio-sheamus segment, they chanted Si! Si! I I AM LAUGHING OUT LOUD!'d hard. Bryan got the biggest pop OF THE ENTIRE NIGHT during his dark match entrance and his end of the show segment. Danel Bryan, The new face of the company. Loses match in 18secs, becomes a fan favorite!!

 

[stylesismilo]

Ok, so I finally finished WM28. I have to say, Randy Orton vs Kane wasn't something special at all. Seems like any other match in any show.

Jericho vs Punk was, well, leaves me want to see more. It wasn't as good as I expected. Too much pondering here and there.

D-Bry vs Sheamus is a travesty, I think we will all agree on that.

Taker Vs Triple H had me. It was great story telling and great wrestling psychology. I am emotionally invested in it even though I knew the result.

As for Rock vs Cena, can someone point to me where the Rock botched? I only caught him calling for the DDT spot.