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SHARON'S EDGE

Greetings sports entertainment fans! Well, Wrestlemania is just around the corner-wait, before I get into that, let me say I'm still reeling from this past Sunday's Heat. I'd peeked at the spoilers earlier in the week but I was totally unprepared for the Hardys & 2Blonde fracas! I must commend these 4 guys for that promo-why aren't they allowed more mic time?? I loved the scent of a heel turn for both Suicide Blondes as well as the humble but confident aura of the Hardys. I find myself excited at their upcoming match but a bit wary, not only because of the tables and the ladders but because all 3 teams are making their Wrestlemania debuts, so I'm expecting this match to exceed all expectations! I know I'm not alone with this expectation so I'm just hoping no one gets hurt trying to outdo their previous matches!

The RAW commentating of Edge & Christian was great too-I think these guys will make a great heel team, even though they still don't have a name! And let me say yes, I have been converted to Christian-ity, to steal a line! Not only is this man a very nice piece of eye candy, but he has talent in the ring. Unfortunately, he always seems to get lost in the shadow of Edge-although this is due to his handling more than his skills. When Christian was brought into the WWF, they had him with Gangrel then the Brood was formed and even when they finally spoke on the first Smackdown, Christian stayed silent. In retrospect, remembering how horrible 'Grel was on the mic, it should've been just Edge & Christian speaking anyway-now the brothers are away from Grel and it looks like they're finally letting them develop personalities.

The Hardys are in the same boat- no real character development, which is fine with their looks and talent-I mean they let their skills speak for them. But they're overdue to show us what they're about and Vince should really let them be themselves-Matt as the serious older brother, Jeff as the crazy guy willing to sacrifice his body to please the crowd. Some of the male columnists out there complain about them stripping off their shirts to the screams of girls-I say shut up! Now you know how we feel when we're subjected to the sight of Terri in these peek-defying tops-I can't rightfully call them blouses because there's never enough material.

Anyway--let's talk Wrestlemania, shall we? CRZ made a great point in that they're selling this PPV strictly using the main event. Why not show clips of the ladder match from No Mercy and the table match from the Royal Rumble to hype the tag team match? I don't know what the deal is, it just seems like this Wrestlemania is being booked on the fly. Let's take a look and I'll get my magic 8-ball and make some predictions:

Godfather/D'Lo vs. Big Boss Man/Bull Buchanan See, this is what I mean by booked on the fly. Godfather's looking for revenge! But really, this just an excuse for more T & A (and I don't mean Test or Albert) to be in the show-expect the ho's to be even more scantily clad than usual! I really enjoyed the BBM when he was taunting Big Show but he really is heat killer; Bull has been impressive but we know nothing about him (well, I don't) and poor D'Lo deserves so much better! Well, I will go out on a limb and say the winners will be Godfather & D'Lo. I am not looking forward to this match at all.

T & A w/Trish Stratus vs. Al Snow & Steve Blackman Another match out of nowhere...Well, it seems to me that the WWF is very high on Trish Stratus (and justifiably so, she's lovely) but the T&A team is too new to get over just yet while Head Cheese has been really getting the fans jacked up. Let's just say that while I'm going with Head Cheese on this one, I wouldn't be surprised to see Trish help her team get a victory.

Too Cool w/ Chyna vs. Eddy Guerrero, Dean Malenko & Perry Saturn It seems they're moving Rikishi and Y2J away from their respective partners with this team-up. I like Too Cool and I'm one of Chyna's biggest fans but I really see the combined talent and experience of the Radicals coming out on top in this match. So my prediction is Eddy, Dean & Perry.

Kane & Rikishi vs. Xpuke & Road Dogg or rather Xpuddle and Roadkill, after this match. But you never know- I mean, they let these two stick figures get the best of the behemoths on Smackdown last week much to my disgust. I've spoken before of the David & Goliath scenario but this is ridiculous! Usually when it's too obvious, you have to go with the underdog but in this case, I think I speak for a lot of people when I say I want Rikishi's butt right in Xpuke's face!!! And Tori's too but she'll probably be tombstoned again. Again, this is too obvious but I'm hoping for a Kane/ Rikishi victory!

Cat Fight with the Kat (with Mae Young) vs. Terri (with Moolah) This is going to be a bathroom break for me; no doubt lots of horny boys will be crowding their tvs hoping to see puppies! Can the stipulation be loser leaves? I like the Kat but I could do without Mae Young. I'll say this will end up just being an excuse for more T & A in the show. There'll be no winner except those horny young boys (and men).

Triangle Ladder Match for Tag team Championship: Hardys vs. Dudleys vs. Edge & Christian This is the match that I'm looking forward to. I love all 3 of the teams and like I said before, with this being all 3 team's WM debuts, this will set yet another bar for other teams to overcome. Although I'm a Hardy girl through and through, I'm betting on 2Blonde-they've become very agressive and determined and they've been busting their butts for a good while now. They deserve it, not that the Hardys don't, but E & C have never had the belts-hell, the announcers have forgotten that Christian was a Lightweight Champion! Anyway I predict 2Blonde will win.

Hardcore Tournament This is not posted on the official Wrestlemania site so I don't know what's up. I read on a newsboard that it will consist of 13 wrestlers and 13 is Tazz's lucky number so I say Tazz will walk out the winner especially if those 13 include the Headbangers and the Posse!

Two Fall Triple Threat Match: Chris Jericho vs. Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit: This looks like a very good match too. I'm just hoping Bob Backlund doesn't figure into it. Well, these are 3 very talented guys ( I know that's an understatement) and I would think in what Y2J has gone through with Kurt, he's due to get at least one of those belts-maybe the IC title while Benoit will get the European belt. I say Kurt Angle walks out of Wrestlemania beltless.

Fatal Four Way Elimination Match: HHH vs. Rock vs. Big Show vs. Mick Foley I think I made myself clear last week when I said Mick will indeed walk out of Wrestlemania as a champion-it would be a fitting tribute and with Rocky going off to make a movie, it would work. But I guess it's too obvious that would happen. I've read various reports where it was said that the babyface always wins at Wrestlemania, and who's a bigger face than Mick Foley? But hhmm, I wouldn't be surprised if Vince decided to swerve us. I mean what better way to turn Austin heel than have him cause Mick to lose? Or what better way to re-introduce the Undertaker than to have him interfere?? Now I know these two are still healing but I'm not saying they'll get in the ring to fight.

I hate to do this, Rebecca, but I'll say either HHH keeps that belt or Big Show somehow gets it back. Both the Rock and Mick are too obvious to walk out as winners and everyone seems to be taking it as a given that HHH will lose. Well, I'll try swimming against the tide and say: HHH remains the champ! (Hope I'm wrong!) Enjoy the show!

Random Thoughts

  • OK- Enough of the close-ups of Rikishi's ass!!! It's huge!!!!WE GET IT!!! Geez,I feel like his proctologist!
  • Now Russo is complaining that Vince made his leaving personal-well, excuse me, but when you just up and quit my company to go work for my rival, I'd take it personally too! You ever heard of burning your bridges, Sparky? Keep it up.
  • Eazy E is back! Will it help? Well, far be it for me to burst your bubble.
  • Why is Kat blonde on divas.com and brunette on the actual tv show?
  • When are the female fans going to be able to see the Hardys, 2Blonde or Rocky in speedos on the website? Hey, I'd pay $4.95 for that!
And on that lovely thought, I'm out....

Until next time...........................
Sharon
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