The Wrestling Thread: WWE WrestleMania XL - 6/7 April 2024

[Cumberdanes]

I see Jim Cornette has been hired by GFW, returning to TV last night. It'll air tonight here on Spike.

Doesn't that seem a little hypocritical after all the jip he's given TNA over the years? I know it's technically a different company and it's Jeff Jarrett at the helm rather than Dixie Carter but it still sounds off to me.

Next thing you know his feud with Vince Russo will be revealed to be a work.

[KK]

They've added a 3rd match to the SS KickOff (6 man tag rematch from RAW), bringing the total card to 13. It's gonna be a loooooong night.

[Mafro]

Southpaw Regional Wrestling is back!

[Slimgrady]

I'm guessing Rusev is talking about Sasha?
Quite a waste having the Hardys on the the pre-show, definitely the most over faces they have.
Looking forward to the new southpaw, best thing WWE have done in years!

[coldspice]

Nobody watched the G1 then?

It's real sad that there's been pretty much zero talk in here of the greatest wrestling tournament of all time.

Nobody is excited about the teased reunification of the Golden Lovers

NJPW will probably make up 80%+ of the best matches this year, it's crazy. Their story telling is also far and away better than anything I can remember in my years watching wrestling too.

[shadow202]

I see you can sign up for NJPW monthly, does it have English commentary?

[coldspice]

I see you can sign up for NJPW monthly, does it have English commentary?

Most of the big shows do and I expect them to do more and more as they expand into America. The Japanese commentary is pretty entertaining even on the shows with no English.

[Skippy]

twitter.com/MsCharlotteWWE/status/898845091497771009

Tweeted just a few minutes ago. No idea if it means he's died

[BAKA]

Really looking forward to TakeOver tonight. Asuka is a class act, and I'll be so gutted to see her drop the belt. It seems inevitable, from the whole Ember Moon getting Bayley's locker, to the last match where they built up Ember's Eclipse (no one having kicked out of it, Ember not managing to hit Asuka with it, etc), and Asuka's slightly cheap win. But the silver lining is Asuka's record breaking reign (not just for NXT), and her impending move up to the main roster.

The other match I'm really excited for it Black vs Itami. I've loved every match we've had from Black so far. It was interesting to see him plough through the recent RoH signings (who have had little fanfare, perhaps because of the allegations from RoH?). I wonder if Cole will turn up tonight (Adam, not Michael, heaven forbid). Black pulls off his shtick so effortlessly, he feels genuine, it almost doesn't feel like a gimmick.

I'm not that excited for McIntyre vs. Roode and AoP vs. SAnitY, but I think they'll be entertaining. Gargano vs. Andrade should be really good, but I'm not that excited or interested in it.

[KK]

Pre-show has started. Been on for a while apparently (despite being billed for 12:30).

[KK]

Even the NXT crowd booing Bayley. Now that's sad.

How can you strawberry float this up so much.

[BAKA]

The injury was the best thing to happen to her. Apparently they were going to push her from SummerSlam to 'Mania. They need to creatively fix her. Surprise everyone and have her turn heel on Sasha. Although after Rusev's tweet it sounds like Sasha is a heel to fans in real life. I actually like her more for that.

[KK]

Corbin comes to the table. Crowd screams "BORING" at him.

[BAKA]

They were asking where his briefcase was too.

[KK]

I suppose it could be worse; at least this musical start isn't as bad as the monstrosity that was WrestleMania 14...

This should be a great opening match.

I'm hoping at some point someone smashes up the instruments on the stage.

[KK]

Was this woman on the outside also in TNA? I'm sure she looks familiar.

[BAKA]

Yeah, she was Rosita. Or Sarita. One of the two.

Solid match.

[BAKA]

Ninja Turtles gone to war...

[BAKA]

Didn't expect that. I wonder if AoP are going up post SummerSlam. Another solid match. Better than I expected.

I can't help but think of The Goonies every time I see that guy from Sanity.

[BAKA]

Thought they had JR out for the Ladies... not Black vs Itami.