I had lots of e-mails about what everyone thought about Wrestlemania, and for the most part, many said that it was a big disappointment. The general consensus of the net is that it was a GOOD pay per view, but it was short of great, which is what everyone expect Wrestlemania to be. I somewhat agree with that notion, as I feel that it was an overall good show with a few errors or matches that could have been fixed. They only had one true one on one singles match, and with Wrestlemania, their should be many because you never know when a breakout match could happen. I don't know, I think I'd have to watch it a few more times for a better impression.
You know, I was actually cheering louder when Chyna turned on Jericho than I did when Vince turned heel at Wrestlemania. Yeah, how about my apples? You see who has the European title now? Eddy Guerrero! I had lots of complaints about my comments about Jericho getting de-pushed to European title, and look what happens. He immediately loses it. So there. Another title defense was Tazz vs. Chris Benoit where Perry Saturn interfered. This is a PERFECT way to establish Perry Saturn's character!! He could get really nasty in his feud with Tazz and build it up good for Backlash. Besides, these two have a past and it would be a great way to help get them more over..especially Saturn.
T & A looked good tonight, as they got more cheers from the L.A. crowd last night. Too bad they are jobbing left and right, except for their WM win. I loved the Edge/Christian interview. The WWF has a goldmine in making those two very cocky heels. Edge seemed like he could really work the mic, and I guess Christian can enjoy the ride. It looks like a rematch could happen from Wrestlemania though, as there was a rumble between the Hardys and the Dudleys. Why not get the APA into this feud too? Why not give them a shot, as they are in my opinion, the most lethal tag team in the world right now.
Oh God, that dance by Big Show was painful to watch. I guess the WWF is "attempting" to use that thimble-full of charisma that the Big Show has, and try to establish him that way. I doubt it would work, as they should try to make him the killer that he was when he first entered WCW. Of course, that's not happening. Since when did the Rock steal Jeff Jarrett's glasses? The WWF made up, I guess, for the error in the Hardcore match last night, as they had Crash fight Hardcore Holly for the Hardcore Title. Crash won, thanks to the APA, and now we get more 24-7 title reigns. Yay. Wow, Kurt Angle defeated Val Venis fairly. Yes, I remember when Val almost became a main eventer...
I feel very bad for Kane. Now, he's in a feud with Big Bossman. That's the LOWEST you can get in the WWF, and it will take you no where. Look what Bossman did for Big Show. Nothing. Look what Bossman did for Test. Nothing. Look what he did for Tazz. Nothing. Point is that Bossman, and I guess this includes his new friend Bull Buchanan can't draw heat, no matter what they try. Some will argue with me that the Big Show and Bossman feud was huge, but look at the Big Show now. He had to be forced into being a heel, therefore, his face push with Bossman attacking was a complete failure. Nuff said.
Well, here's my deal. As you all know from reading this very column, I'm not a big fan of Bischoff's final days in WCW, nor was I a "mark" for what Russo booked in his first tenure at WCW. I felt that Bischoff was pushing the wrong guys and letting the wrestlers run the show, while Russo just wrote some ridiculous storylines(see Hugh Morris's father angle). People want me to give them a chance, therefore, I will. But come April 10th, I will look at EVERYTHING closely. Any little angle that bothers me will get bashed hard in this column. Sure, they are MUCH better than Sullivan, but Russo and Bischoff can make bad decisions too, and that's why this OPINIONATED column will tell it like it is. For you Russo fans, I'm not done with you yet. I'm digging up some things on Russo, which you should all enjoy.
-Many people wonder why I bash Bill Goldberg, as here is a good example why: Yesterday, I posted some comments from an interview done by Al Isaacs with Bill Goldberg. Isaacs asked Goldberg if he was holding out because of WCW's horrible ratings, and he went off. He started cursing, as that's understandable, but he started to blame Triple H of all people for it. What the hell was that for? Then he goes off and challenges Triple H to a match. Want more? He then goes on to rip Mick Foley hard, and says that he's "ridiculous" and "absolutely ignorant". He's also very cocky about being an "instrument in turning the company around". Gee, do you see why I say stuff about him now?
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