WWE Rumors: The Rock, Edge, Randy Orton and Thursday's Top WWE News
It truly is a good feeling when the WrestleMania card is set, and all the matches that are going to make or break the show enter the homestretch. Sure, there can be little things added in the final weeks, but nothing that will make a big difference at the end of the day.
WWE had a plan for the top four matches, saw it through, and we have seen all of them play out on television for the last six weeks.
As much fun as WrestleMania is going to be, we have news, notes and backstage information that we need to discuss.
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THE ROCK AND HORNSWOGGLE MAKE NICE
Always a lightning rod for controversy, Hornswoggle has backtracked on his hatred of The Rock from last week, when he said that Rock was lame for needing to sing to "get his s*** in. The two publicly made up on Twitter.
"@wwehornswoggle Thank U but not needed. Its what friends do - talk it out. Plus, if U took a swing at me you'd hit my balls. #NoBallShots
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) March 22, 2012"
Question on Everybody's Mind: Didn't Cena sing to get his stuff over?
Our Take: Cena rapped, there is a big difference. When you spit rhymes and drop bombs like the Doctor of Thuganomics, you are going above and beyond just any normal singing. He is like Tupac and Biggie Smalls rolled into one big ball.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Rock Haters
It seems that no matter what Rock does, someone in the back is always going to have something to say about him. Perhaps Hornswoggle was just angry that Rock stole his spot in the main event of WrestleMania.
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EDGE GETS CHRISTIAN A WIN
After months of rumors and non-confirmation, Edge finally let the cat out of the bag: Christian will be the one inducting his best friend into the WWE Hall of Fame on March 31.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Could anyone else have held the honor?
Our Take: Absolutely not. Christian and Edge grew up in WWE together. Their history in and out of the ring has been very well-documented. This is not supposed to be a night for Vince McMahon to control everything, because it's not about him. It's about Edge, and it's good that he gets what he deserves.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Seconds of Flash Photography
Even though this is supposed to be a night for Edge, it would be cool to see him and Christian go old school and take a five-second pose for the benefit of those with flash photography. Even if they don't, Edge will get one final sendoff before officially closing the book on his WWE life.
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Edge Reveals HoF Inductor (KFAN)
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RANDY ORTON TO FEEL THE WRATH OF LORD TENSAI?
While everyone is speculating about what will happen with Lord Tensai when he does debut, one of the ideas reportedly being kicked around is a feud with SmackDown's top star, Randy Orton that will begin after WrestleMania.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Is this a good feud for Orton?
Our Take: It's interesting when you look at where Orton is at right now. He's head and shoulders above everyone on SmackDown, in terms of popularity, but he has been mired in nothing feuds since Wade Barrett went down. Tensai can't be that much worse than Kane, right?
Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Vipers
Orton has been more willing to take a backseat to others on SmackDown, which is a significant sign of professional growth for him, but he should be in the main event mix fairly soon.
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Potential Plans For Lord Tensai and Randy Orton (Wrestling Observer)
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DANIEL BRYAN'S REAL LIFE CROSSES OVER INTO WRESTLING LIFE
Despite WWE's best efforts to make him look like a vegan nerd, Daniel Bryan is a stud on- and off-screen. Everyone knows that A.J. is his main squeeze on SmackDown, but in reality he is going out with Brie Bella. Turns out WWE is making that into a storyline now.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Will Bryan and Brie be the new Macho Man and Elizabeth?
Our Take: Since WWE is set against making couples actually look good on screen, the odds are against it. There are hundreds of other reasons the odds are against it, but that is one of the big ones.
Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Vegans
Bryan is turning into one of the best characters WWE has. He is getting time on the microphone to cut really good promos, his matches are often the best on the show. Sure, the women might not actually be the best part of his gimmick right now, but if it makes him a bigger star, so be it.
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