The Wrestling Thread: WWE WrestleMania 31 [NSFW]

[E-Man]

WWE Extreme Rules

The Miz vs. Cody Rhodes - Pre-show
Winner: The Miz

Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger - "I Quit" match for the #1 Contendership to the World Heavyweight Championship
Winner (worth 2): Del Rio

John Cena (c) vs. Ryback - Last Man Standing match for the WWE Championship
Winner (worth 3): John Cena

Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H - Steel Cage match
Winner (worth 3): Brock Lesnar
wMethod of victory - (Pinfall, Door Escape, Over the top and Submission)
Prediction (worth 2): Door Escape

Sheamus vs. Mark Henry - Strap match
Winner (worth 2): Mark Henry
Total number of ringpost touches: 9

Randy Orton vs. Big Show - Extreme Rules match
Winner (worth 2): Randy Orton

Chris Jericho vs. Fandango
Winner: Fandango

Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Dean Ambrose Singles match for the United States Championship
Winner: Dean Ambrose

Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) (c) vs. The Shield (Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins) Tornado Tag Team match for the Tag Team Championship
Winning team: The Shield
Winner: Seth Rollins
Loser: Daniel Bryan

All members of The Shield to hold titles by the end of the show?
Prediction (worth 2): Yes

[Jam-Master Jay]

A lot of people going with a Ryback victory. I've no idea what's been happening since 'Mania but has he really been booked to look like a threat?

[Codename 47]

A lot of people going with a Ryback victory. I've no idea what's been happening since 'Mania but has he really been booked to look like a threat?

Almost the opposite in a way. He's been turned into a heel that sorta shys away from a fight. Main reason I've backed him is because he's lost all of his PPV matches - which is like 6 in a row. Surely he must be due a win

[Johnny Ryall]

I'll be very surprised if ryback wins.

[Jam-Master Jay]

A lot of people going with a Ryback victory. I've no idea what's been happening since 'Mania but has he really been booked to look like a threat?

Almost the opposite in a way. He's been turned into a heel that sorta shys away from a fight. Main reason I've backed him is because he's lost all of his PPV matches - which is like 6 in a row. Surely he must be due a win

That logic would usually be absurd, but this is wrestling... now I think I should switch my results.

[1337GRIND]

WWE Extreme Rules

The Miz vs. Cody Rhodes - Pre-show
Winner: The Miz

Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger - "I Quit" match for the #1 Contendership to the World Heavyweight Championship
Winner (worth 2): Alberto Del Rio

John Cena (c) vs. Ryback - Last Man Standing match for the WWE Championship
Winner (worth 3): John Cena

Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H - Steel Cage match
Winner (worth 3): Brock Lesnar
Method of victory - (Pinfall, Door Escape, Over the top and Submission)
Prediction (worth 2): Door escape

Sheamus vs. Mark Henry - Strap match
Winner (worth 2): Mark Henry
Total number of ringpost touches: 13

Randy Orton vs. Big Show - Extreme Rules match
Winner (worth 2): Randy Orton

Chris Jericho vs. Fandango
Winner: Fandango

Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Dean Ambrose Singles match for the United States Championship
Winner: Dean Ambrose

Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) (c) vs. The Shield (Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins) Tornado Tag Team match for the Tag Team Championship
Winning team: The Shield
Winner: Seth Rollins
Loser: Daniel Bryan

All members of The Shield to hold titles by the end of the show?
Prediction (worth 2): Yes

[Dante]

WWE Extreme Rules

The Miz vs. Cody Rhodes - Pre-show
Winner: The Miz

Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger - "I Quit" match for the #1 Contendership to the World Heavyweight Championship
Winner (worth 2): Del Rio

John Cena (c) vs. Ryback - Last Man Standing match for the WWE Championship
Winner (worth 3): John Cena

Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H - Steel Cage match
Winner (worth 3): Brock Lesnar
wMethod of victory - (Pinfall, Door Escape, Over the top and Submission)
Prediction (worth 2): Pinfall

Sheamus vs. Mark Henry - Strap match
Winner (worth 2): Mark Henry
Total number of ringpost touches: 7

Randy Orton vs. Big Show - Extreme Rules match
Winner (worth 2): Randy Orton

Chris Jericho vs. Fandango
Winner: Chris Jericho

Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Dean Ambrose Singles match for the United States Championship
Winner: Dean Ambrose

Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) (c) vs. The Shield (Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins) Tornado Tag Team match for the Tag Team Championship
Winning team: The Shield
Winner: Roman Reigns
Loser: Daniel Bryan

All members of The Shield to hold titles by the end of the show?
Prediction (worth 2): Yes[/quote]

[Cosmo]

A lot of people going with a Ryback victory. I've no idea what's been happening since 'Mania but has he really been booked to look like a threat?

Almost the opposite in a way. He's been turned into a heel that sorta shys away from a fight. Main reason I've backed him is because he's lost all of his PPV matches - which is like 6 in a row. Surely he must be due a win

That logic would usually be absurd, but this is wrestling... now I think I should switch my results.

I'm not expecting either of them to be able to answer the ten count to be honest. Something will happen that incapacitates both of them.

[Jam-Master Jay]

Perhaps the Orton/Big Show match will go on just before and they'll be bored to death before they get their turn.

[Drumstick]

I might have backed Ryback against just about anyone else, but we're in for a good eight months of Cena as champion at the very minimum.

[Chocolate Jim]

If Brock doesn't win tonight I will ..... only joking!

I got a bet on Fandango, Sheamus and Big Show winning tonight ... £1 wins £29 .... Paddy Power must know something I dont

[A J Styles]

WWE Extreme Rules

The Miz vs. Cody Rhodes - Pre-show
Winner: The Miz

Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger - "I Quit" match for the #1 Contendership to the World Heavyweight Championship
Winner (worth 2): Del Rio

John Cena (c) vs. Ryback - Last Man Standing match for the WWE Championship
Winner (worth 3): John Cena

Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H - Steel Cage match
Winner (worth 3): Brock Lesnar
wMethod of victory - (Pinfall, Door Escape, Over the top and Submission)
Prediction (worth 2): Over the top

Sheamus vs. Mark Henry - Strap match
Winner (worth 2): Mark Henry
Total number of ringpost touches: 6

Randy Orton vs. Big Show - Extreme Rules match
Winner (worth 2): Randy Orton

Chris Jericho vs. Fandango
Winner: Fandango

Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Dean Ambrose Singles match for the United States Championship
Winner: Dean Ambrose

Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) (c) vs. The Shield (Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins) Tornado Tag Team match for the Tag Team Championship
Winning team: The Shield
Winner: Seth Rollins
Loser: Daniel Bryan

All members of The Shield to hold titles by the end of the show?
Prediction (worth 2): Yes

[tomvek]

WWE Extreme Rules

The Miz vs. Cody Rhodes - Pre-show
Winner: The Miz

Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger - "I Quit" match for the #1 Contendership to the World Heavyweight Championship
Winner (worth 2): Del Rio

John Cena (c) vs. Ryback - Last Man Standing match for the WWE Championship
Winner (worth 3): John Cena

Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H - Steel Cage match
Winner (worth 3): Brock Lesnar
wMethod of victory - (Pinfall, Door Escape, Over the top and Submission)
Prediction (worth 2): Door Escape

Sheamus vs. Mark Henry - Strap match
Winner (worth 2): Mark Henry
Total number of ringpost touches: 10

Randy Orton vs. Big Show - Extreme Rules match
Winner (worth 2): Randy Orton

Chris Jericho vs. Fandango
Winner: Chris Jericho

Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Dean Ambrose Singles match for the United States Championship
Winner: Dean Ambrose

Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) (c) vs. The Shield (Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins) Tornado Tag Team match for the Tag Team Championship
Winning team: The Shield
Winner: Roman Reigns
Loser: Daniel Bryan

All members of The Shield to hold titles by the end of the show?
Prediction (worth 2): Yes

[Bindal]

WWE Extreme Rules
The Miz vs. Cody Rhodes - Pre-show
Winner: The Miz
Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger - "I Quit" match for the #1 Contendership to the World Heavyweight Championship
Winner (worth 2): Alberto Del Rio
John Cena (c) vs. Ryback - Last Man Standing match for the WWE Championship
Winner (worth 3): John Cena
Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H - Steel Cage match
Winner (worth 3): Brock Lesnar
Method of victory - (Pinfall, Door Escape, Over the top and Submission)
Prediction (worth 2): Over the top
Sheamus vs. Mark Henry - Strap match
Winner (worth 2): Mark Henry
Total number of ringpost touches: 15
Randy Orton vs. Big Show - Extreme Rules match
Winner (worth 2): Randy Orton
Chris Jericho vs. Fandango
Winner: Fandango
Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Dean Ambrose Singles match for the United States Championship
Winner: Dean Ambrose
Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) (c) vs. The Shield (Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins) Tornado Tag Team match for the Tag Team Championship
Winning team: The Shield
Winner: Roman Reigns
Loser: Seth Rollins
All members of The Shield to hold titles by the end of the show?
Prediction (worth 2): No

Never done this before. Some contradictory/hedged bets, is this allowed?

[Dark Ritual]

Can't see why it wouldn't be. Hope not, that's what I've done.

[Banjo]

WWE Extreme Rules

The Miz vs. Cody Rhodes - Pre-show
Winner: The Miz

Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger - "I Quit" match for the #1 Contendership to the World Heavyweight Championship
Winner (worth 2): Alberto Del Rio

John Cena (c) vs. Ryback - Last Man Standing match for the WWE Championship
Winner (worth 3): John Cena

Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H - Steel Cage match
Winner (worth 3): Brock Lesnar
Method of victory - (Pinfall, Door Escape, Over the top and Submission)
Prediction (worth 2): Door Escape

Sheamus vs. Mark Henry - Strap match
Winner (worth 2): Mark Henry
Total number of ringpost touches: 8

Randy Orton vs. Big Show - Extreme Rules match
Winner (worth 2): Randy Orton

Chris Jericho vs. Fandango
Winner: Chris Jericho

Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Dean Ambrose Singles match for the United States Championship
Winner: Dean Ambrose

Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) (c) vs. The Shield (Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins) Tornado Tag Team match for the Tag Team Championship
Winning team: The Shield
Winner: Seth Rollins
Loser: Daniel Bryan

All members of The Shield to hold titles by the end of the show?
Prediction (worth 2): Yes

Some thoughts on my predictions, something I'm going to endeavour to do more of:

WWE appear to be pushing Miz, that's the only thing I've got for this nothing match. The Del Rio/Swagger match would be an ideal way of strengthening Swagger as a heel, but it'll come at the cost of completely wiping out Del Rio's prideful face thing he's got going on (cheating is always an option). Ryback winning would be an ideal way of making something out of this supposed heel turn and also putting him over as a monster once again, but Cena has held the title for less than two months and won it by beating The Rock, something that was built up for ages. I can't see him dropping the belt already unless they plan on him winning it back by Summerslam at the very latest. The amount of HHH ego-stroking going on makes me seriously doubt Lesnar getting a pinfall or submission victory, they'll batter each other and Brock will only just crawl out, keeping him strong while ensuring HUNTOR still looks like a big man.

I just want Henry to win. He should.

Another nothing match, though given his loss at Wrestlemania I'm leaning towards Orton here. Beating Big Show in an Extreme Rules match could feasibly make him look dangerous once again despite stagnating for months on end. I think WWE have bottled it with Fandango, after disastrously failing to recognise the appeal of Fandangoing and making a complete fuck-up of pushing it, I reckon they'll gift Jericho the win as he's still a reliable draw. The Shield should win, or risk erasing their credibility.

[Hank Scorpio]

WWE Extreme Rules
The Miz vs. Cody Rhodes - Pre-show
Winner: The Miz
Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger - "I Quit" match for the #1 Contendership to the World Heavyweight Championship
Winner (worth 2): Del Rio
John Cena (c) vs. Ryback - Last Man Standing match for the WWE Championship
Winner (worth 3): John Cena
Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H - Steel Cage match
Winner (worth 3): Brock Lesnar
Method of victory - (Pinfall, Door Escape, Over the top and Submission)
Prediction (worth 2): Over the top
Sheamus vs. Mark Henry - Strap match
Winner (worth 2): Sheamus
Total number of ringpost touches: 10
Randy Orton vs. Big Show - Extreme Rules match
Winner (worth 2): Randy Orton
Chris Jericho vs. Fandango
Winner: Chris Jericho
Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Dean Ambrose Singles match for the United States Championship
Winner: Dean Ambrose
Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) (c) vs. The Shield (Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins) Tornado Tag Team match for the Tag Team Championship
Winning team: The Shield
Winner: Seth Rollins
Loser: Daniel Bryan
All members of The Shield to hold titles by the end of the show?
Prediction (worth 2): No

[KK]

WWE Extreme Rules

The Miz vs. Cody Rhodes - Pre-show
Winner: The Miz

Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger - "I Quit" match for the #1 Contendership to the World Heavyweight Championship
Winner (worth 2): Alberto Del Rio

John Cena (c) vs. Ryback - Last Man Standing match for the WWE Championship
Winner (worth 3): DRAW (both men can't answer the 10 count)

Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H - Steel Cage match
Winner (worth 3): Brock Lesnar
Method of victory - (Pinfall, Door Escape, Over the top and Submission)
Prediction (worth 2): Door Escape

Sheamus vs. Mark Henry - Strap match
Winner (worth 2): Mark Henry
Total number of ringpost touches: 11

Randy Orton vs. Big Show - Extreme Rules match
Winner (worth 2): Big Show

Chris Jericho vs. Fandango
Winner: Chris Jericho

Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Dean Ambrose Singles match for the United States Championship
Winner: Dean Ambrose

Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) (c) vs. The Shield (Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins) Tornado Tag Team match for the Tag Team Championship
Winning team: The Shield
Winner: Roman Reigns
Loser: Daniel Bryan

All members of The Shield to hold titles by the end of the show?
Prediction (worth 2): Yes

[tomvek]

I'll have to catch up with this tomorrow night. Hope it's a good event for those staying up.

[Return_of_the_STAR]

I'll have to catch up with this tomorrow night. Hope it's a good event for those staying up.

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