The Way Ahead

The Way Ahead

Wrestlemania season has just ended. Some are happy with it. Some are not so. And some are outright angry with what was put on show on the grandest stage of them all on the very lovable April fool’s day.

But the wrestling world lives on.

Some got the chance to shine on this day. Some didn’t.

But forget all of that. Because the New Year is about to begin!

It was very nice to see some positivity from the young undercard wrestlers of the WWE after the event was over. Usually, we get an angry banter from the young guys. But this year, almost everyone expressed a similar feeling. They are all determined and hopeful to be on the card for next year’s Wrestlemania. Because they have now seen the end of an era!

It is evident then, that they don’t read the dirt-sheets.

Biggest Match Ever!!!!!!!!!

The plans are already in motion to bring to us the biggest match in the history of WWE! If you thought this year’s Wrestlemania showcased the biggest match in the history of the WWE, you are completely wrong! You will see the biggest match ever in the next year on the occasion of Wrestlemania 29!

Nothing ever gets bigger than this.

Any guesses?

I’ll give you a hint.

It features an already established star/former star in it.

Not a clue?

Well, here’s presenting you the biggest match ever in the history of the WWE:

EVERY FUCKING MATCH IN WRESTLEMANIA 29

No seriously, that’s true!

There will be The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Brock Lesnar, Batista, John Cena, Randy Orton, CM Punk and probably even Triple H!

Just look at that list. That’s ridiculous! This is what Wrestlemania has become. A place and time which is completely different from the regular WWE programming. They are constantly in search of the permutations and combinations which they have never tried; they are in search of the biggest stars that have never faced off against each other and when they don’t find such combinations, they just put together a match we have already seen. Here’s a trick. Why don’t you guys just put a big screen in that New Jersey Arena and telecast Wrestlemania 17 all over again on the day of Wrestlemania?

And Curt Hawkins thinks he will be on the Wrestlemania card next year! Yeah sure, Curt. Here’s a message from your buddy Tyler Reks, “We are friends now. But we won’t be friends come next year! (Because it is a tag team, and there is only one way a tag team can go in the WWE – the split!) We have gone through a lot. We have been friends and we have been enemies. It’s time to finally find out who is better amongst us. And it cannot be done at any lesser stage. Our rivalry will be remembered for ages. Our match will be remembered in awe by millions. It will be the biggest match ever. See you at Wrestlemania 29 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................in the dark match!”

Lucky 2 Many?

In 2010, it was very clear that WWE’s future was in danger. Several top stars retired/ partly retired in a very short period.

There was a clear urgency to make new stars. There was a need to give opportunity to their young stars. And that they did. That is until Wrestlemania.

In 2011, the only two young talents that got the chance to shine were The Miz and Cody Rhodes. There were a few stars that had had a great year in 2010-2011 but the opportunity was given to only the two of them. It can be said that CM Punk too got his chance and that may be he wasn’t that established by that time but he was a 3 time world champion already!

Then there was this Alberto Del Rio. The young, arrogant Mexican Aristocrat. It was clear in almost everyone’s mind that he wasn’t ready for that spotlight as yet.

Speaking of those stars that had a great year in 2010-2011, John Morrison, Dolph Ziggler, Wade Barret and Daniel Bryan were left off the card or given absolutely nothing to work with. The Miz was in an important position but he played a third wheel in a feud that was supposed to be centred on him. Cody got his chance, though.

And 12 months later, regardless of any other superstar that may or may not have improvised their status with the company, Cody got his chance. Again. Think about it again. Sheamus, Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler, Zack Ryder, Santino Marrela, Miz were all devoid of their Wrestlemania moment. But Cody got his chance.

He got his chance to shine, while Dolph Ziggler was placed along with 11 others, Daniel Bryan lost his chance all over again, Wade Barret lost his health (which is purely coincidental but still) and John Morrison simply lost his job.

I don’t know whether that is an indication of the company’s choice or a mere coincidence. But it is clear as water that Cody’s Wrestlemania resume continues to build whereas every other young talented star gets sidelined one time or the other (Mostly all the time).

Sure, there are better things planned for Daniel Bryan. Sure, there are better days ahead for Sheamus. Sure, Dolph Ziggler will get to showcase his talent night in and night out all over again. Sure, The Miz will get many opportunities to shine again.

But.  Not at Wrestlemania.

And therefore, my dear geek friends, let the bandwagon slow down, let the hype be settled down, for the age of new generation has arrived, and you will get to see it ONLY at this time of the year, on the NON - Road to Wrestlemania!

The best time of the year, has just begun!