The Mickey Rourke Wrestlemania News Thread

[PY]

Taker vs Cena or Taker vs HBK wouldn't be a decent match? Haha.

I don't think Cena vs. Taker would be a good match, I just think the hype would make it decent. I also said I can't see HBK vs. Taker happening, but that would be an alright match... Just stating I don't see it happening.

Kozlov at least makes sense.

How?

Jericho would just seem like a random guy paired with Taker because he has nothing else to do, and it couldn't be more obvious that he would be jobbing.

As I said, Jericho can easily claim he's beaten everyone on Raw and ramble for weeks about how he's the best, and then que Taker's music..

EDIT: By the way, yes I would like to see Cena end the streak.

Orton would have been a better choice..

[Desmond Hume]

Originally Posted by Flip

You guys realize that if this wasn't going to happen then Jericho would most likely be thrown in MITB again, right?

I think that's pretty much a given.

Originally Posted by PY

Jericho's been saying he's the best in the World, and in the casual fans eyes, they see Undertaker as the best. Hell, it's been years since Jericho and Taker wrestled, and it can be built up very easily within the next few months.

Taker vs. Triple H - Are you serious?
HBK vs. Taker - Maybe next year since I don't see either of them retiring next year.

Taker vs. Cena - Really? You want Cena to be the one to end Taker's streak?

Taker vs. Umaga - Probably the only decent match you named..

Koslov =

Where in Tommy's original post did he say that Cena would end Taker's streak. He's said he'd like to see, but I don't think he was suggesting it was even possible, because let's face it. Taker's never giving up that streak.

[Tommy Platinum]

Originally Posted by PY

I don't think Cena vs. Taker would be a good match, I just think the hype would make it decent. I also said I can't see HBK vs. Taker happening, but that would be an alright match... Just stating I don't see it happening.

Considering Cena ALWAYS produces a good match on the big occasions, and this would be against the freaking Undertaker, in Texas, at Wrestlemania, I really don't see how anyone would predict anything other than a very good match... unless of course they were one of those guys who have convinced themselves that Cena has no talent.

HBK vs Taker would be better than 'alright'. You know what HBK can do. There is no reason to rule it out considering what happened at the Rumble.

How?

Undefeated monster, looks set to dominate the Smackdown brand, his biggest match so far. If he wants to dominate, Taker is the man to beat. It may not be too inspiring but it makes a lot more sense than just randomly throwing Taker in there with Jericho.

As I said, Jericho can easily claim he's beaten everyone on Raw and ramble for weeks about how he's the best, and then que Taker's music..

He could, but it would be pretty fucking weak, especially considering he HASN'T defeated everyone on RAW. Would still seem random and lazy booking to me, and it would be the most obvious job ever, which removes all excitement from the match.

Orton would have been a better choice..

Nah, but to be fair, when I said I want Cena to end it, I would want him to end it in a way WWE would never have him do so. I would have him use a chair or something.

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- Vince Russo, Rope Opera



Tom says:
Are you saying you would watch Punk fuck a bald chick in a porno?

Ken says:
I'm saying I'd watch Punk alone in a porno.

[Tomas]

Originally Posted by Tommy Red

He could, but it would be pretty fucking weak, especially considering he HASN'T defeated everyone on RAW. Would still seem random and lazy booking to me, and it would be the most obvious job ever, which removes all excitement from the match.

We could say the same for Umaga/Kozlov anybody who is anybody should know they wont have a chance to take the streak, Jericho could've made excellent promos bulding up saying the only thing left to do in his career to set in stone that he is indeed the best is defeat the man that has yet to be beaten at Wrestlemania at least the build up would have been better imho

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[Sparverine]

Here's the reasons why certain wrestlers SHOULD NOT face Undertaker at WrestleMania:

HHH - He had his opportunity at WrestleMania X-Seven. If he were given a second opportunity, then he'd seemingly have the same character as Kane, who fought Undertaker twice.

Cena - If Orton hadn't defeated him last year, then it would be the perfect match. 5-0 vs. 16-0...someone's undefeated streak would have to end. However, since Orton defeated Cena, it wouldn't have the same magic.

HBK - While Shawn is dubbed as "Mr. WrestleMania," smart money is that he's facing JBL at WrestleMania. Unlike most posters, I think they can put on a solid match together.

Orton, Henry, et. al. (Those Who've Faced Him Before at 'Mania) - It gives less credence to their characters being human. Storyline-wise, Kane could face Undertaker because he's superhuman/otherworldly.

Also, to talk about the original topic...I'm looking forward to Jericho-Rourke.

[Mrs Teddy]

Celebrity involvement ftL, its always the fuckin same.

Wrestlemania ftL, Jericho jobbing ftL.

[PY]

The Associated Press issued the following press release this evening saying Mickey Rourke won't be appearing at WrestleMania after all:

Mickey Rourke won't rumble with WWE superstar

HOUSTON (AP) — A spokeswoman for actor Mickey Rourke says he won't be taking his role as a professional wrestler into a real-life ring after all.

Paula Woods told The Associated Press on Wednesday night that Rourke will not wrestle WWE superstar Chris Jericho at Wrestlemania 25 in April at Houston's Reliant Stadium.

Woods wrote in an e-mail that the Oscar-nominated actor "will not be participating in Wrestlemania. He is focusing entirely on his acting career."

Rourke portrays professional wrestler Randy the Ram in the acclaimed movie "The Wrestler." He made a surprise announcement about the wrestling event Sunday night on the red carpet before the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.

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Rourke had said he was going to toss Jericho "around the ring like tossed salad

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Last edited by Crocker; 01-29-2009 at 06:54 AM.

[Nick Malone]

Originally Posted by PY

Source - E Wrestling.
I'm sure a more 'reliable' source will confirm this tomorrow.

If its from the AP PY, then I'm pretty sure it's confirmed. Also, lets not get ahead of ourselves here because when you look at WrestleMania 25.....As we all know, it is the mecca of this Industry and the WWE has had a big influence once again in Hollywood to go all out and while this will kill the flames of a Jericho/Rourke feud, you can't blame the WWE for trying to capitalize on this good publicity galvanizing on the heavily popular film, "The Wrestler". If I were in the WWE's shoes I would of made that attempt because any attention is attention none the less.

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[Tomas]

Damn where does this leave Jericho at mania?

[King Steventon]

PUNK PUNK PUNK.


Put him against Punk.


Good news imo.