Predicting the card for this year’s Wrestlemania

In less than three months we will be treated to the Super Bowl of professional wrestling, that being Wrestlemania, which is annually the biggest show in WWE. I say the biggest show in WWE because I felt this year that TNA’s Super Bowl of wrestling, that being Bound for Glory, outdid WM 23 as far as entertainment value during 2007.

Regardless, there isn’t much that gets hardcore wrestling fans more excited about a show than a mention of Wrestlemania. which this year comes to us on March 30 from Orlando, Fla. While the matches are generally better than your average match since this is the biggest stage in pay-per-view (and also the most expensive regularly selling for $49 not counting taxes and other expenses), it is the buildup of the feuds leading to Wrestlemania which make the show so intriguing.

Last year, with well over a million and a half buys, WM23 became the biggest selling Wrestlemania in history, its big hook being the hair versus hair match pitting the locks of Vince McMahon against those of Donald Trump in a match wrestled between Umaga and Lashley.

Given the fact McMahon has seen what the big hook can bring in the area of sales, I look for him to go over the top again this year. And, given the fact a hair versus hair match is as old as wrestling itself, the sky is the limit on what could be pulled out. While I can’t even hazard to guess what will come out of the twisted warped mind of the wrestling genius, the following are a few of my best guesses for matches at WM24.

‘ WWE Championship: Champion Jeff Hardy defends in a three-way hate fest between he, Triple H and Randy Orton.

The storyline: After defeating former partner Triple H at Armageddon and getting a shot at Orton during Royal Rumble, Hardy defeats the Legend Killer at the Rumble when Trips distracts the former fellow Evolution member long enough for a Twist of Fate and Swanton from Hardy. However, the following night Triple H turns on Hardy, demanding a title shot but is trumped by Orton who has an automatic shot given his loss. It is therefore determined they will have a three-way dance at Wrestlemania.

‘ World Heavyweight Championship: Edge versus Undertaker in a streak versus streak.

The storyline: The Undertaker has won 15 straight Wrestlemanias. Edge has the belt and a modest streak of his own plus Edge has cost Undertaker the belt on many occasions. This one writes itself but look for the ‘Taker to make it 16 in a row.

‘ Giant versus Hulkamania: Hulk Hogan versus the Great Khali.

The storyline: Vince McMahon is in love with WM3 where Hulk slammed Andre and he will spare no expense to have this happen again even though Hulk has no knee cartilage left. Look for the lead up to begin after the Rumble, based on the stare down between the pair on the recent 15th anniversary special.

‘ Finlay versus Vince McMahon for custody of Hornswaggle:

The storyline: McMahon has constantly tried to put in illegitimate son in harm’s way lately, each time being saved by his Irish friend Finlay. Look for things to intensify and for Hornswaggle to be put up as the prize for the winner of the match in a first ever sole custody match.

‘ Lashley versus Kennedy in a grudge match:

The storyline: Kennedy put Lashley out of wrestling, according to the storyline, in their last match and now it’s time for the returning giant to get some revenge.

‘ JBL versus Jericho: JBL cost Jericho his shot by booting him just before Orton tapped at Armageddon. Now following a classic war of words, JBL returns to the ring to take on Y2J.

These are just some educated guesses as to this show and the card is certainly subject to change. Plus, there’s sure to be a classic Money in the Bank match, perhaps a Ric Flair retirement match and some kind of high profile hook match plus I didn’t even include top stars like HBK, Batista, Matt Hardy, MVP and the women’s championship, so there’s more to come.