WrestleMania 34 LD - The House of the Rising Sun

[FunKay]

There is a house in New Orleans...

https://youtu.be/y2oKRKZnEoA

The time has arrived. For the 34th time in the storied history of the WWE and the professional wrestling world in general, WrestleMania, the show of shows, the showcase of the immortals, the grandaddy of 'em all, is upon us. One could spout superlatives for the next several lines, but you all know what day it is RUSEV DAY! - WrestleMania Sunday!

So sit back, try, and enjoy the however long they feel like it extravaganza. Cheer your favourites, lament those you think otherwise of and soak it all in, because this is our biggest show of the year. 13 matches (and one unconfirmed showdown), peppered throughout with championship gold. Like the circus there's something for everyone, whether it's the hardcore, strong style WWE Championship match, the spectacle of an MMA superstar making her debut in the squared circle, the emotional comeback of a beloved hero or the conquering of a Universal Championship, we've got you covered.

Have fun everyone!

Match Card
Universal Champion Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns
WWE Champion AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
Ronda Rousey & Kurt Angle vs. Stephanie McMahon & Triple H
Daniel Bryan & Shane McMahon vs. Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn - If Owens & Zayn win, they get their jobs back
SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte vs. Asuka
RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss vs. Nia Jan
Intercontinental Champion The Miz vs. Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor
United States Champion Randy Orton vs. Bobby Roode vs. Jinder Mahal vs. Rusev
RAW Tag Team Champions The Bar vs. Braun Strowman & ???
SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos vs. The New Day vs, The Bludgeon Brothers
Finals of the Cruiserweight Championship Tournament - Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali [Pre-Show]
5th Annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal [Pre-Show]
1st Annual Fabulous Moolah Memorial WrestleMania Women's Battle Royale [Pre-Show]

PLUS!
Something featuring The Undertaker vs. John Cena

[Yer Maw]

Good luck trying to top takeover.

[Jack-Hammer]

On paper, it looks like a fantastic card. From start to finish, this is going to be a marathon of a show and said show's energy could be thrown off by a lot of things like less than crowd friendly finishes, matches that shouldn't be too long going too long, matches that are too short that should've been longer and any "sports entertainment" segments that'll just make the show even longer than it needs to be.

Of course, there's little chance of topping TakeOver last night but, then again, that's pretty much par for the course when you get right down to it. It's difficult to top a show that includes one of the top ladder matches in all WWE history, the strongest storytelling outing from the NXT women since the days of Bayley vs. Sasha Banks, a stellar NXT Championship match that resulted in a title change and a 5 star classic from Gargano & Ciampa that had just about anything any sane wrestling fan could want.

[klunderbunker]

I'll be there.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

I'll be watching this.

Also, great title for this thread.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Way better theme for Wrestlemania. I might even take in all of the pre show to get a solid 7 hours of wrestling in tonight.

[OYDK]

I shall be here and it shall be a fun time.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

I'm pumped. Been up since 6 AM (CST of course).

[Spidey]

Got snacks on lock, just waiting on the rest of my buds to pop in and us get everything situated.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Snacks: Check

Brain: Unsure. Do the whole 7 hours? Why the fuck not.

[Yer Maw]

I'm so giddy I may pee myself.

[OYDK]

Anyone else watching the Network? Loling at Brock vs Roman I as the 2nd greatest Mania moment ever.

[shafe_41]

I echo the earlier sentiment of "Good luck topping NXT." That was the greatest 5 match card in history.

[shafe_41]

Dinner is on the stove. Beer's in the fridge nice and cold. Snacks within arms reach. Seven hours. Let's do this damn thang.

[Yer Maw]

Anyone else watching the Network? Loling at Brock vs Roman I as the 2nd greatest Mania moment ever.

I seen that too. Seth cashing in should have been number 1.

[OYDK]

I seen that too. Seth cashing in should have been number 1.

Meh, top 10 maybe.

[Yer Maw]

The stage is cool.

[shafe_41]

Renee not disappointing per usual.

[Yer Maw]

Why is Otunga still employed?

[Awesome_Miz]

This is going to kill me for work but screw it I have nothing good to do in my graveyard shift anyways.

[OYDK]

Shane gonna turn on Bryan prolly. Feeling it.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Sami should turn on Owens. Why? I have no idea.

[Yer Maw]

John Cena has taken over WWEs Snapchat 😂

[Awesome_Miz]

Owens should turn on Zayn. Why? Cause he can experiment as face for awhile.

[OYDK]

Stephanie should turn on HHH. Because fuck HHH.

[Awesome_Miz]

Angle should turn on Rousey. Cause oh it's true. It's Damn True!

[shafe_41]

Owens should turn on Zayn. Why? Cause he can experiment as face for awhile.

There's no reason for that. The whole storyline was built with the dysfunction between Bryan and Shane to begin with. And when one of them turns on the other, we will finally have a build and proper payoff from it since Bryan can be in the ring again. We've seen enough Owens/Zayn matches to last us another year or two.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

JBL on the pre show.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Holy SHIT that stage looks amazing!

[DNA 2.0]

I'm super excited this year. Lets see what we have

[BaconBits]

Sami should turn on Owens. Why? I have no idea.

Meh.

[Spidey]

Great packages as always.

[shafe_41]

With all this Carmella talking about Asuka and Charlotte... it's pretty clear she's cashing in on Alexa/Nia.

[Yer Maw]

No NXT guys in This?

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Ziggler will probably win this.

[Yer Maw]

Goldust dabbing was amazing

[DNA 2.0]

Ad during the match? Niiiiiice. Not

[OYDK]

Ad during the match? Niiiiiice. Not

Why are people still surprised by this? It happens every on every PPV pre-show.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Kane? I didn't even notice him

[BaconBits]

Lol Cena was drinking a beer.

[shafe_41]

Anyone else already highly entertained by the Cena in the crowd thing?

[OYDK]

Di-llin-ger! Di-llin-ger! Di-llin-ger!

[shafe_41]

All of the betting favorites aren't even in the match. No Cass. No Elias. No Joe. I guess have to go with Ziggler here?

[hatehabsforever]

Who are you lol

[Yer Maw]

Nice to see the promising Kane getting a good run in this

[shafe_41]

All of the betting favorites aren't even in the match. No Cass. No Elias. No Joe. I guess have to go with Ziggler here?

or not

[OYDK]

Wyatt returns. Instantly fucked. Story of his life.

[shafe_41]

If Bray is a face, I'm into it.

[Yer Maw]

That was great.

[shafe_41]

Well smack my ass and serve me a milkshake.

[supermatto64]

WONDERFUL!

[Yer Maw]

How many times are they going to mention that it's free for new subscribers? Ridiculous.

[shafe_41]

How many times are they going to mention that it's free for new subscribers? Ridiculous.

What is?

[OYDK]

They absolutely need to show Cena's reaction to every crazy moment and match finish throughout the night as he progressively gets drunkier.

[Slyfox696]

So, I just now turned on the kickoff show. Did I miss anything interesting?

[Awesome_Miz]

There's no reason for that. The whole storyline was built with the dysfunction between Bryan and Shane to begin with. And when one of them turns on the other, we will finally have a build and proper payoff from it since Bryan can be in the ring again. We've seen enough Owens/Zayn matches to last us another year or two.

I was not being serious. I will clear it up real nicely. Owens SHOULD NOT TURN.

[shafe_41]

Dig that Sub Zero giddup.

[supermatto64]

So, I just now turned on the kickoff show. Did I miss anything interesting?

Wyatt appeared and helped Matt Hardy win the ATGMBR

[Bagpipes]

That's nice they brought back Hornswoggle to be at ringside for the cruisers match.

[BaconBits]

So, I just now turned on the kickoff show. Did I miss anything interesting?

Cena is in the crowd drinking beers.

[OYDK]

We've gone from Neville/Aries to Alexander/Ali... What a difference a year makes. Also, where's Itami? Hurt again?

[Yer Maw]

We've gone from Neville/Aries to Alexander/Ali... What a difference a year makes. Also, where's Itami? Hurt again?

He's not hurt he just sucks.

[shafe_41]

He's not hurt he just sucks.

He missed his opportunity being hurt constantly. We brought in other shiny attractions from Japan in Asuka and Nakamura. We don't need another Asian on the roster. Obviously there's some satire there but I think that's honestly the long and short of it.

[Skairipa]

I'm playing the Cultaholic drinking game tonight so I might be hammered after 7 hours. Enjoyed the Bray face turn though and I'm hoping these guys bring more interest to 205.

[shafe_41]

The woman sitting by Cena has to feel so awkward sitting there by him all night long. Like... if she goes to get nachos, should she ask Cena if he wants anything?

[OYDK]

This is a good match with some good storytelling so far.

[Yer Maw]

Why are they showing ads for Wrestlemania when we're ALREADY WATCHING IT?

[Slyfox696]

Wyatt appeared and helped Matt Hardy win the ATGMBR
So the Wyatt and Hardy segments of the show are already over?

Good!

Cena is in the crowd drinking beers.That's pretty awesome actually.

[Spidey]

Fun fight

[shafe_41]

I wonder if that match was the heart against the soul.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

People are creeping up from behind on that panel.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Cena looks gigantic next to the regular folk.

[OYDK]

Cena's drunk.

[BaconBits]

Cena's drunk.

I mean, he was going as a fan, might as well tailgate.

[shafe_41]

I mean, he was going as a fan, might as well tailgate.

Cena's 2 Dancing Gnomes deep already just in the preshow.

[Yer Maw]

Bet it's non alcoholic beer 😂

[Awesome_Miz]

You know that mystery partner looks like EY.

[BaconBits]

You know that mystery partner looks like EY.

It’s a generic cutout.

[BaconBits]

Beth still swole.

[OYDK]

Women BR get's entrances and men's doesn't. Sexism at it's finest. #GiveMenAChance

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

.....

What was the point of Becky getting her entrance alone?

[shafe_41]

Lol Becky gets her own entrance and the rest get the shaft.

[Awesome_Miz]

Yay Iconic Duo is in it!

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Who is the orange peel?

[shafe_41]

The entrances suck without the smoke and Bayley's waiving arm things and whatnot.

[OYDK]

That Paige actress is actually hotter than the real Paige. Damn.

[shafe_41]

.....

What was the point of Becky getting her entrance alone?

Because the pre-show is airing on USA as well from 6-7. Becky gets her own, they go to commercial, they come back and see Bayley and Sasha. Gives the illusion everyone gets their own entrance.

[Yer Maw]

Paige always seems drunk when she talks.

[BaconBits]

Paige always seems drunk when she talks.

Because she probably is.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Orange feud in the future.

[shafe_41]

Oh god... she was trained by Khali. So she's just going to walk around and chop people and be bad in the ring?

[Awesome_Miz]

Oh god... she was trained by Khali. So she's just going to walk around and chop people and be bad in the ring?

Don't forget kissing random people as well.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Shit! That sounded like it hurt! Mortal Kombat hair whip

[shafe_41]

Not a fan of Peyton's new "enhancements." She's too top heavy now.

[Yer Maw]

Where's Billie Kay?

[OYDK]

Now have a 20 minute match.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Why ? What a stupid ending to ruin that moment.

[OYDK]

Wow. I fucking hate Naomi with a passion.

[Yer Maw]

Bayley showing some balls!

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Peyton to SmackDown please

[Spidey]

A nice surprise.

[Awesome_Miz]

Man I almost thought that Paige or Beth were going to sneak in and steal the victory

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Game kind of looks like crap for some reason.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Yay Naomi!

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Renee Young looking good as usual.

[OYDK]

Does anyone know how much Wrestlemania is for new subscribers?

[Awesome_Miz]

Here we go

[#AbsoluteUnit]

here we go!

[JHOLCOMB22]

I know someone mentioned it, but i cant remember now

[JHOLCOMB22]

Is that a self description?

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Jojo looking real nice tonight!

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Switch to Cena puking in the first row.

[BaconBits]

These chicks are mediocre as all hell.

[Spidey]

Still better than Kid Rock.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Lame ass intro video.

[Yer Maw]

Does anyone know how much Wrestlemania is for new subscribers?

Nope, no mention of it at all.

[Yer Maw]

Pyro!!

[shafe_41]

Does anyone know how much Wrestlemania is for new subscribers?

It'll be about tree-fiddy.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Well isn't that cool as hell

[#AbsoluteUnit]

This should be good

[shafe_41]

These chicks are mediocre as all hell.

Maybe they were going for that realistic WWE fan look.

[BaconBits]

Those contacts are fuckimg weird.

[shafe_41]

Pyro!!

It's Mania. Like there'd be any doubt.

[Spidey]

White walker sighting

[JHOLCOMB22]

Champ out second??? Demon King entrance!!!!!!

[OYDK]

Is there gonna be a Demon sighting?

[#AbsoluteUnit]

I want all 3 to win..

[shafe_41]

Dafuq is on Miz's face?

[Spidey]

All this cosplay.

[JHOLCOMB22]

I don't speak spanish or german but I think they both said, "our announce table will be broken tonight"

[DNA 2.0]

I want Miz to win

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Nice of Miz to wait until his entrance before letting Miztourage off for the night

[OYDK]

Where in da fook did those people come from?

[#AbsoluteUnit]

No Deamon tonight? Pssshhhh

[DNA 2.0]

No Demon at Wrestlemania??? Weird

[JHOLCOMB22]

Demon is undefeated on PPV. Balor? Not so much

[Awesome_Miz]

Man I was hoping for a Demon Finn but supporting the LGTBQ group is alright as well.

[BaconBits]

No Deamon tonight? Pssshhhh

Jack the Ripper would probably have made all the gay people hanging out for his entrance uncomfortable.

[Echelon]

No Demon Finn tonight? That's kind of a let down.

[shafe_41]

Why do you have to have the Demon at Mania? Demon should only come out when the feud is deeply personal. Not just because it's a big event.

[Yer Maw]

Roderick Balor

[Skairipa]

I'm sad we didn't get the demon at fucking Wrestlemania.

[Fallout]

OK, that LGBT tribute is fucking awesome.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Fuck. Miz is going to win.

[shafe_41]

Just bring out Adam Cole and give him the IC Title. Crowd was loud as hell for him last night.

[shafe_41]

OK, that LGBT tribute is fucking awesome.

The rainbow Balor club shirt is super legit. I'm a fan.

[JHOLCOMB22]

How did Cena get such great seats when he bought his tickets so late?!?!?!

[Fallout]

Can we cut to Cena without saying variation of "Look who it is!"

[#AbsoluteUnit]

I'm still against 'Taker wrestling again at WrestleMania.

[shafe_41]

How did Cena get such great seats when he bought his tickets so late?!?!?!

Paid the $8,000 on StubHub for the primo seat. He's got the money to burn.

[BaconBits]

How did Cena get such great seats when he bought his tickets so late?!?!?!

Great seats were still available like two days ago.

[SSJPhenom]

I'm just glad that the crowd is alive tonight.

[BoTheDMBFantomas]

This is awesome so far.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

I'd like those seats....but I'm not Cena.

[Echelon]

I hope Miz retains. The way the commentary has been building him up, it'll feel like a shame if he doesn't.

[BoTheDMBFantomas]

Only reason I wouldn’t want a Miz win is because he could go to SD and feud with DB.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Sling blade City bitch

[JHOLCOMB22]

Rollins gets really high off the top rope

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Only reason I wouldn’t want a Miz win is because he could go to SD and feud with DB.

He doesn't have to win and Miz could still go and feud with Bryan

[Awesome_Miz]

All of these fellas benefit with a win here so I'll be happy with whoever wins this.

[The_Reptile_]

Boy Miz is just fuckin' going for it tonight

[OYDK]

It'd be fun as fuck to see Rollins or Balor with the IC title. Some potentially great feuds in the wings.

[SSJPhenom]

It's WrestleMania, kick out of finishers all you want.

[BoTheDMBFantomas]

This is super entertaining.

[Black Anaconda Vise]

Just tuning in. Any special entrances yet?

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Balor is so smooth in the ring.

[BoTheDMBFantomas]

Miz’ ribs are fucked. Yikes.

[Echelon]

Boo! That should have been the finish.

[BoTheDMBFantomas]

Just tuning in. Any special entrances yet?

Rollins came out wearing neat contacts, Miz came out with holograms and dressing like some sort of anime or some shit, and Finn just flat came out! (I kid, he did a sweet LGBTQ tribute)

[SSJPhenom]

Great match

[#AbsoluteUnit]

YES! GOOD MATCH!

[Yer Maw]

Great match.

[JHOLCOMB22]

I feel bad for the match that has to follow that

[OYDK]

Nice. Now give me Ambrose/Rollins.

[Echelon]

With all the spots these guys are doing, I can't wait for someone to jump off a 20 foot ladder.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Ultimate Rollins celebration

[BaconBits]

Coach, he won the WWE championship at wrestlemania.

[The_Reptile_]

I am super okay with this, all three of those guys went out and just had a fucking wair

[supermatto64]

Good stuff, congratulations Rollins.

[DNA 2.0]

Great opener

[SSJPhenom]

Can't wait to see that documentary

[Black Anaconda Vise]

Iâ??ll have to go back and watch the full thing, but what I saw was pretty sweet

[shafe_41]

I feel bad for the match that has to follow that

That's why they should have held off on the women's Battle Royal. It can be the comedown from the opening match. I'd have to say Smackdown Tag Titles are next.

[Awesome_Miz]

One nice match we got treated to.

I can't wait for Andre's documentary.

[OYDK]

Oh shit.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

rEALLY?

[BoTheDMBFantomas]

THEYRE DOING THIS NOW?! Holy crap.

[DNA 2.0]

The crowd will burn out before the middle of THIS SHOW

[JHOLCOMB22]

Im not ready for Asuka

[The_Reptile_]

I cannot comprehend why they wouldn't do this after Nia/Alexis

[#AbsoluteUnit]

LET'S GO CHARLOTTE

[Awesome_Miz]

The crowd will burn out before the middle of THIS SHOW

That might be their plan. Burn out the snarks who will boo the ME amd have the casual fans cheer Reigns. That's if they aren't also burned.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Hopefully they get some good time to put on a show.

[Echelon]

So this match is basically Ric Flair vs Tatsumi Fujinami.

[shafe_41]

I cannot comprehend why they wouldn't do this after Nia/Alexis

Because that's going to basically be a squash. At least it should. It'll be the match where people get a breather. People don't need a breather yet.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Wooooooo

[Awesome_Miz]

So Charlotte transformed into Trips 4 yrs ago

[shafe_41]

The dude on the right has to be Lars Sullivan.

[Spidey]

Hell yeah Trojans. My mascot

[JHOLCOMB22]

Her face in the mask is legit....Have they been doing that for everyone or is she the first?

[BaconBits]

Wonder what three developmental guys are the gladiators.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Wow. Dope entrance

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

You just know Triple H and Steph are coming out in a redone skull themed, fire spitting transfer truck tonight

[Yer Maw]

Her face in the mask is legit....Have they been doing that for everyone or is she the first?

Everyone.

[shafe_41]

So Charlotte transformed into Trips 4 yrs ago

And she was one of the women that was in his entrance as well.

[SSJPhenom]

Charlotte is great. I can't wait to see her face Rousey one day. That is, of course, if Rousey is any good inside the ring.

[JHOLCOMB22]

I forgot to order my 3D tv for Mania

[shafe_41]

Not a fan of the augmented reality stuff they're sticking in entrances

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Charlotte > Asuka..

[Echelon]

Having two women's titles hurts this match way more than it should. I feel one of those titles should be secondary.

[Yer Maw]

I think this'll be a let down.

[Echelon]

I think this'll be a let down.

Meh. Charlotte is no Trish Stratus and Asuka is no Manami Toyota, but the match should still be good.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

That stupid barricade camera box is going to kill somebody if they're not paying attention

[Yer Maw]

Asuka wearing a thong over her shorts?

[shafe_41]

Asuka wearing a thong over her shorts?

Her parents let her dress herself and that's what she chose. Leave her alone. lol

[OYDK]

Asuka wearing a thong over her shorts?

Always.

[#AbsoluteUnit]

Askua is good, but I'm just not a fan.

[Echelon]

Why show Cena? Is he going to come in and AA both these women?

[BoTheDMBFantomas]

Not a fan of the augmented reality stuff they're sticking in entrances

It was cool for Miz, kinda lame for Asuka.

[OYDK]

Wow. A Boston Crab.

[JHOLCOMB22]

Why show Cena? Is he going to come in and AA both these women?

They weren't showing Cena, they were showing the woman next to him applying chapstick for this match

[BoTheDMBFantomas]

I’m digging this.

[Black Anaconda Vise]

Ouch

[OYDK]

Stop counting so fast amateur.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

That was a millisecond away from a disaster.

[Black Anaconda Vise]

Charlotte â??WALTERâ? Flair

[Wildcat66]

Second match in, already WWE is trying to give NXT a run for it's money. Asuka and Charlotte are putting on quite a match so far.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

God I hate when she does that ridiculous cry face.

[Yer Maw]

Okay this pretty good so far.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Holy shit! Woooooooooooo

[CyberPunk]

I didn't see that coming!

[Black Anaconda Vise]

What the fuck???

[Yer Maw]

What....

[#AbsoluteUnit]

YES

[OYDK]

Unbelievable.

[Wildcat66]

Well. Didn't see THAT coming.

Great match.

[shafe_41]

Good. Now we can stop hearing about it.

[SSJPhenom]

That was good

[BoTheDMBFantomas]

Wow. Shocked they did it that way. That was great.

[Fallout]

WOW, what a weak ending. I was really getting into that too.

[Yer Maw]

What is it about New Orleans and streaks ending 😂

[DNA 2.0]

I dont mind this. ANOTHER GREAT MATCH

[Black Anaconda Vise]

Good match but it definitely couldâ??ve gone a bit longer

[OYDK]

I hate Charlotte again. Not really but kinda.

[supermatto64]

Eva Marie broke the streak 800+ days ago, nothing to see here.

But seriously, awesome match.

[Spidey]

Fanfuckingtastic.

[Echelon]

Wow. What a finish. Much better match than the opener.

[DNA 2.0]

Wanted some more from them, but you cant have a 8 hour Wrestlemania

[shafe_41]

Asuka shakes hands. Turns. Snaps. Charlotte down. Carmella cash in.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Lool Undertaker cosplayer is hilarious looking