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Post by Panda on Feb 11, 2009 14:43:20 GMT 1
That should be interesting. Could be the shot in the arm ECW needs. At the same time, it probably means Vince still doesn't see him as a main event talent. If he can make ECW his own, that might change.
Also, Natalya has moved to ECW to manage newcomer Tyson Kidd, who is her real life boyfriend.
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Post by Sauron on Feb 11, 2009 17:18:58 GMT 1
Christian has returned to WWE programming and it appears he's going to be a part of ECW. Now that I didn't expect, I thought he would be on Smackdown.
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Post by Panda on Feb 12, 2009 13:41:07 GMT 1
WWE has announced its 2009 draft will take place on April 13th.
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Post by -Big Dan- on Feb 12, 2009 21:16:36 GMT 1
Wow, a good couple of months earlier this year then.
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Post by Panda on Feb 12, 2009 21:21:37 GMT 1
Wow, a good couple of months earlier this year then. Compared to last year, yes, though in the past it usually was just after WM. I'm guessing it'll be similar to how it's been in recent years with matches deciding picks, which will be made at "random". I'd prefer to see them go back to original format of the draft with the GMs choosing from the entire WWE roster...
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Post by -Big Dan- on Feb 14, 2009 2:16:28 GMT 1
My No Way Out predictions:
Shane vs Orton: Orton HBK vs JBL: HBK ECW Title: Swagger World Title EC: Cena WWE Title EC: Edge
Can't see many, if any, surprises on this one myself.
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Post by Sauron on Feb 14, 2009 9:30:45 GMT 1
My No Way Out predictions: Shane vs Orton: Orton HBK vs JBL: HBK ECW Title: Swagger World Title EC: Cena WWE Title EC: Edge Can't see many, if any, surprises on this one myself. I completely agree. There is no way that the titles will change hands in the EC! Should be good though, I do like an EC match.
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Post by Panda on Feb 14, 2009 10:03:42 GMT 1
I agree with those as well.
I wouldn't be surprised if one more match was added to the card late on - possibly Shelton Benjamin v MVP for the US title. There's a good chance MVP would win the title if it took place.
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Post by Panda on Feb 16, 2009 12:20:51 GMT 1
No Way Out results:
WWE title Elimination Chamber Edge and Jeff Hardy start the match Edge is eliminated Vladimir Kozlov enters the match Big Show enters the match Triple H enters the match Undertaker enters the match Vladimir Kozlov is eliminated Big Show is eliminated Jeff Hardy is eliminated Undertaker is eliminated WINNER and NEW WWE champion, TRIPLE H
No Holds Barred: Randy Orton bt Shane McMahon
ECW title: Jack Swagger bt Finlay
All Or Nothing Match: Shawn Michaels bt JBL
World Heavyweight title Elimination Chamber Edge attacked Kofi Kingston on his way to the ring and took his place in the match Rey Mysterio and Chris Jericho started the match Kane enters the match Kane is eliminated Mike Knox enters the match Mike Knox is eliminated Edge enters the match John Cena enters the match John Cena is eliminated Chris Jericho is eliminated Rey Mysterio is eliminated WINNER and NEW World Heavyweight champion, EDGE
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Post by Sauron on Feb 16, 2009 13:08:11 GMT 1
I've not yet watched No Way Out, but MY GOD, Edge winning the WH title, that I didn't expect.
I suppose he is going back to raw then.
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Post by Panda on Feb 16, 2009 15:49:24 GMT 1
I've not yet watched No Way Out, but MY GOD, Edge winning the WH title, that I didn't expect. I suppose he is going back to raw then. Could be, unless they do some sort of trade deal that sees Triple H go back to Raw instead. That would make sense seeing as Stephanie is on Raw now and it was because of her being pregnant that he went to Smackdown last year. It could set up HHH v Orton for Wrestlemania, with Edge possibly facing Jeff Hardy or maybe both Hardys or whoever swaps places with Triple H (Cena?)
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Post by Panda on Feb 16, 2009 16:08:32 GMT 1
Triple H's victory last night makes him a 13-time world champion (8 WWE titles, 5 World Heavyweight titles), putting him second only to Ric Flair on the list of most world title reigns.
Edge is now an 8-time world champion (4 WWE, 4 World) and is equal 8th on the list.
1. Ric Flair 16 (2 WWE, 7 WCW, 7 NWA) 2. Triple H 13 (8 WWE, 5 World) 3. Hulk Hogan 12 (6 WWE, 6 WCW) 4= Jeff Jarrett 10 (4 WCW, 6 NWA) 4= Sting 10 (6 WCW, 2 NWA, 2 TNA) 4= Verne Gagne 10 (10 AWA) 7. The Rock 9 (7 WWE, 2 WCW) 8= Harley Race 8 (8 NWA) 8= Kurt Angle 8 (4 WWE, 1 World, 1 WCW, 2 TNA) 8= Edge 8 (4 WWE, 4 World) 11. Bret Hart 7 (5 WWE, 2 WCW) 12= Booker T 6 (1 World, 5 WCW) 12= Kevin Nash 6 (1 WWE, 5 WCW) 12= Randy Savage 6 (2 WWE, 4 WCW) 12= Stone Cold Steve Austin (6 WWE) 12= Undertaker 6 (4 WWE, 2 World) 17= Chris Jericho 5 (1 WWE, 2 World, 2 WCW) 17= Maurice Vachon 5 (5 AWA)
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Post by Sauron on Feb 16, 2009 16:13:56 GMT 1
Thanks Mr. H!
Undertaker has only had 6 title reigns, I thought he had a bit more. And I doubt that he will get another one.
I can see HHH easily beating flairs record.
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Post by Panda on Feb 16, 2009 16:36:21 GMT 1
The Undertaker's lack of titles is surprising but the main reason is that it doesn't really fit in with the deadman gimmick, particularly in the early days.
His first title reign only lasted 6 days and he had to wait over 5 years for another.
Perhaps more surprising is the fact Shawn Michaels is only a 4-time world champion and due to his reduced schedule, hasn't been champion in over 6 years.
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Post by Panda on Feb 16, 2009 17:10:52 GMT 1
My updated WWE rankings following No Way Out:
(Positions following Royal Rumble are in brackets)
1(1) Edge 128 points 2(7) Triple H 106 3(2) John Cena 93 4(4) Jack Swagger 78 5(8) Undertaker 76 6(14) Vladimir Kozlov 74 7(3) Randy Orton 72 8(9) Big Show 70 9(11) Rey Mysterio 68 10(33) Chris Jericho 61 11(5) CM Punk 61 12(24) Kane 49 13(16) MVP 48 14(6) William Regal 47 15(28) Kofi Kingston 45 16(21) R-Truth 43 17(12) The Miz 42 18(14) The Great Khali 41 19(10) John Morrison 40 20(31) Mike Knox 39 21(17) Finlay 39 22(18) Jeff Hardy 38 23(30) Mark Henry 34 24(19) Carlito 33 25(24) Shelton Benjamin 30 26(20) The Brian Kendrick 28 27(13) Matt Hardy 26 28(22) Cody Rhodes 25 29(24) JTG 25 30(23) JBL 23
Divas: 1(1) Melina 36 2(2) Beth Phoenix 28 3(3) Michelle McCool 17 4(3) Kelly Kelly 11 4(5) Jillian Hall 11 6(-) Maria 6 7(6) Brie Bella 4 7(6) Nikki Bella 4 9(8) Katie Lea Burchill 3.5 10(-) Layla 3
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Post by Panda on Feb 17, 2009 17:19:01 GMT 1
Shawn Michaels and JBL will face each other on next week's Raw for the right to challenge the Undertaker to a match at Wrestlemania.
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Post by Sauron on Feb 17, 2009 17:57:43 GMT 1
I think it's pretty obvious that HBK will face Taker, I just hope he doesn't win. I don't think they would get rid of the streak now. But you never know with WWE. Should be a good match though.
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Post by Panda on Feb 18, 2009 16:16:29 GMT 1
That should be the best match of WM.
It looks like the HHH-Cena switch could be on, too...
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Post by Sauron on Feb 18, 2009 20:26:01 GMT 1
Cena on Smackdown, now that would be interesting! I feel Undertaker vs Cena coming on!
I would be glad to see HHH back on Raw, I'm looking forward to see what part he plays in the Orton storyline.
I'm still a little confused as to why Christan is on ECW. I know that when he was first in WWE he wasn't a main event superstar, but I thought he could have at least come back to Raw or Smackdown and challenge for the IC/US Title.
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Post by -Big Dan- on Feb 18, 2009 20:36:18 GMT 1
Not sure, but then IMO no-one on ECW is a main-eventer. That being said I suspect he'll be moving when the Draft comes around.
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