2011 WRESTLEMANIA PREDICTIONS

Prognostications from the Buckle
2011.4

After Elimination Chamber, I am 5-4 in my predictions. The Jelly Bean is 2-4. Emmalynn will be picking every match for this Pay-Per-View.


WRESTLEMANIA PREDICTIONS



Eight Man Tag Team Match
The Real Nexus aka The Corre: Wade Barrett, Ezekiel Jackson, Heath Slater, and Justin Gabriel vs. Big Show, Kane, Santino Marella, and Kofi Kingston

I’m not really sure why the Nexus (the group C.M. Punk put together on Raw is NOT the Nexus) is feuding with Big Slow, Kane, Kingston, and Marella. But once The Nexus was banished to Smackdown, they really came into their own as a force to be reckoned with. The Nexus goes into this match wearing a lot of WWE gold. Barrett captured the Intercontinental Championship with Slater and Gabriel holding the WWE Tag Team Championship. The Real Nexus will continue their domination over their hastily assembled opponents. And Kane will be a non-factor, since he decided to become a trombone playing comedy wrestler instead of the monster that destroyed The Undertaker last year.

Winners: The Real Nexus aka The Corre
Jelly Bean’s Pick: Big Show, Kane, Marella, & Kingston



UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP
What a Sheamus (CHAMPION) vs. Daniel Bryan

It looks like the Pasty White Grappler has broken his losing streak. Bryan’s technical skill won’t be able to overcome What A Sheamus’ power.

WINNER and STILL UNITED STATES CHAMPION: WHAT A SHEAMUS
Jelly Bean’s Pick: Daniel Bryan



John Morrison, Trish Stratus, & a Skeeze vs. Dolph Ziggler, Mrs. Undertaker & Layla

I doubt that Trish Stratus would come back to wrestle only to lose on the biggest card of the year. It is a shame that she has to share the ring with someone who is famous for doing nothing. (I refuse to give this person any kind of publicity by mentioning her name). But Trish will not lose.

WINNERS: MORRISON, STRATUS, and someone who has no business being in the ring.
Jelly Bean’s Pick: Morrison & Stratus



Cody Rhodes vs. Rey Mysterio

I have always been a fan of Cody Rhodes. He is a great storyteller in the ring. His new aggressive and paranoid attitude should take him to the next level. I would really like to see a big Wrestlemania win for Rhodes. But little Rey is one of the WWE’s most loyal and popular wrestlers. Mysterio will win on the WWE’s biggest stage.

WINNER: REY MYSTERIO
Jelly Bean’s Pick: Rey Mysterio



Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole

It is sad that this is one of the most well developed feuds on this year’s Wrestlemania card. It should be a fun match. But the outcome is predictable. Lawler CANNOT lose to an announcer, or else he will throw away any credibility he has as a legendary wrestler.

WINNER: LAWLER
Jelly Bean’s Pick: Lawler



Randy Orton vs. CM Punk

I really like the fact that the origin of this feud goes back two years to the Unforgiven Pay-Per-View (which I was at). I give the WWE a lot of credit for using its own history in building this match. Two years ago, Orton was the villain and took Punk out of the Championship Scramble match. I don’t understand why the fans are not on Punk’s side as he tries to get revenge for that brutal attack two years ago. Punk severely injured Orton’s knee on Raw. But an injured Viper is a dangerous Viper. Orton will find a way to win.

WINNER: ORTON
Jelly Bean’s Pick: CM Punk



The Undertaker vs. Triple H

I hate Triple H for using his relationship with the boss’s daughter to stick himself into the biggest match of the year. No other wrestler could be out for as long as Triple H was out and immediately get a Wrestlemania match with the Undertaker. I also don’t understand why the Undertaker is not worried about getting revenge against Kane for burying him alive. But apparently while ‘Taker was buried, he found religion. His new theme states that he will rise and meet Jesus in the air during the Rapture. That song does not fit the Deadman’s character. This whole match doesn’t make sense. But the streak will not end. Taker will take a hit with Triple H’s sledgehammer, rise up thanks to his new found religion, and get the win.

WINNER: THE UNDERTAKER
Jelly Bean’s Pick: Triple H



World Heavyweight Championship
Edge (CHAMPION) vs. Alberto Del Rio

Alberto Del Rio believes that it is his destiny to win the World Heavyweight Championship. His destiny will hit a bump in the road at Wrestlemania. It is unheard of for a newcomer to make a Wrestlemania debut in a Main Event match. There is no way that Del Rio’s first Wrestlemania win in his first Wrestlemania match is going to be for the World Heavyweight Championship. Edge, the Ultimate Opportunist, will find a way to win.

WINNER and STIL WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: EDGE
Jelly Bean’s Pick: Del Rio



WWE CHAMPIONSHIP
The Miz (CHAMPION) vs. John CEna

This may be the hardest match to predict all year. Under normal circumstances, Cena comes out of Wrestlemania as the Champ. But the Rock’s involvement makes this match anything but normal. On the Raw before Wrestlemania, Cena stood triumphant in the ring after giving the Rock an ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT. The Rock will get revenge. The question is, will it be during the match to cost Cena the title or after the match while Cena is celebrating a WWE CHAMPIONSHIP win. I am a fan of both wrestlers, so I will be happy no matter who wins. I am going to predict that the Rock will cost Cena the title. That way, The Rock and Cena can feud without the WWE Championship involved.

WINNER and STILL WWE CHAMPION: THE MIZ
Jelly Bean’s Pick: Cena