POLL: Of these, which potential Wrestlemania main events would you rather see?

Option 1:

John Cena

vs

Triple H

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Option 2:

Edge
 

vs

Rob Van Dam

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At New Year's Revolution, facing increasingly hostile reactions to its chosen babyface champion, John Cena, WWE listened to Dusty Rhodes and gambled.  They shockingly cashed in on the seemingly forgotten Money in the Bank contract held by Edge since Wrestlemania and 2 minutes after Cena had won the Elimination Chamber match to a hostile reaction, the crowd erupted for a new champion in the form of Edge.  The gamble paid off.

As a matter of fact, it paid off better than they dreamed of, because Edge not only got people talking, he got people watching.  It started with a "shock-value" gimmick of a Live Sex Celebration, in the same vein as HLA and wedding angles, and it drew strong numbers.  Then the next week, it was a gimmick match that had not been seen in a while in the TLC match between Edge and Flair, a match that delivered far more than it should have.  The ratings for these shows was ver strong especially for Edge's segments.  Then, the next week, with no gimmicks, the ratings remained as strong as his crowd reactions.  This was something I don't think the WWE anticipated, people wanted to see Edge, not the outrageous gimmicks.  There plan to pull a rapid-fire switch at the Rumble did not look so appealing.  However, they went forward with it.  After a brief detour which drew lots of interest, WWE went back to its plan and put the belt back on Cena.

Since then, the good ratings that Edge's reign started have continued and Edge continues to be the most over heel in the company while he has his main event position.  Meanwhile, WWE has started a tournament to crown a #1 contender for the Title to wrestle at Wrestlemania featuring Triple H, HBK, Ric Flair, Kane Big Show, Chris Masters, Carlito and the returning RVD.  In a WWE.com poll which WWE even advertised on Raw, fans were asked who they thought would win the tournament and the fans overwhelmingly responded with three initials in RVD, who more than doubled the number produced by the runner up and likely winner, Triple H.  In a follow-up poll, RVD produced the same results with the narrowed down options.

This coming Monday (Raw will air Thursday in the US... Does Vince know that TNA doesn't move to Thursdays until April?), Raw will have one of the legitimate biggest and most significant main events in the shows long history when John Cena will defend the WWE Title against Edge with Mick Foley being the Special Guest Referee.  Similar to thei encounter at the Royal Rumble, this match up represents to diverging paths that Raw's half of the Wrestlemania main event can follow.  They can go ahead with what appears to have been the plan that was set into motion as far back as the draft lottery that moved Cena to Raw and have the clash between the tried and true Triple H and chosen son, John Cena, while ignoring the recent surges in response to Edge and RVD, or they can toss the dye again and go with two guys who aren't proven and who's success was never pre-ordained by the powers that be in WWE, but who have been met with support from the fans since they were handed the proverbial ball in Edge and RVD.

My bias is rather obvious, but I leave the question to you, which, of these two still possible matches, would you rather see as Raw's Wrestlemania main event?

Dog vs. Dog match: Lita vs. Chloe

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seriously, that's more entertaining than hunter vs. cena

i vote for rvd vs. edge

So it's ego vs. talent.

I'll go with talent; RVD vs. Edge.

The boos have returned for Cena. He's pretty much doomed. I very much doubt Hunter could help develop Cena's character as a baby-face. Having Cena/Hunter for the RAW Main-Event at WM22 will be interesting to watch seeing how Cena has established himself as a heel by nature while Hunter is already one too in general. They can't exactly have both guys enter the arena at WM22 with a bad reception, can they?

Considering WWE's decision to take the belt of Cena at NYR, I think it's very possible it will happen again at the "Special RAW" next Thursday. Amongst that, Edge has brought in the ratings and has provided us with some very class matches bundled in too. I think it'd be best to end their program for good and focus on setting up a long but good feud leading up to WM22.

RVD comes in this through a number of ways. He promised us something big when he returns, a surprise of some sort. Could winning the tourney be it? Main-eventing RAW at WM22? He is also on the next RAW magazine hinting out something possibly? With that said, it is said he will be big in 2006 with the ECW PPV being based on him. RVD is one popular dude too. I hope WWE Officials observed the POLL on WWE.com and took account of his popularity. Having a top face return and gun for WWE Title of a top heel like Edge excites me of the possibility of Edge vs. RVD at WrestleMania 22. 

Hmm, let’s see...

Option A: Triple H vs. John Cena

In one corner, you have Triple H: Who can yes...put on great matches but his promo are stretched-out (and boring) and his character is obviously stale and from crowd reactions...I think it is clear that most of the fans are some what tired of him as well. Also, he is 10 time world champion and been in the wrestlemania main event 5 times...he has clearly already had at his moment in the sun plenty of times and it is time for him step down from spotlight, in my humble opinion.

In the other corner, you have John Cena: There is not whole lot of qualities I can list about him....his promos are lackluster, due to over-the-top child friendly tone and cheap jokes and he is terrible in the ring, with his formulistic style. The fans have clearly turned on him as well, due to in part to the previously mentioned reason, but mainly due to the fact they obviously tired of seeing him with the WWE championship.

Simply put, stale heel vs. flop face seems rather lackluster, especially when you take in the fact this could very well be Raw's main event for wrestlemania.

Option B: RVD vs. Edge

In one corner, you have RVD: Simply put...2006 should be his year. Really, there is little to no excuse that it should not be. RVD is stellar performer, has strong fan support and has always ready shown at ECW One Stand Night and Raw back in July of 2005 that he has the 'goods' on the mic as well...putting to rest any logical reason why WWE had for holding back.

Trust me, RVD could deliver on the buy rates. He is able to have strong connection with all type of fans and if they were to do this correctly...RVD could have magically type momentum and victory, similar to Chris Benoit's momentum and victory at wrestlemania XX. And how would this help? Because similar to Benoit's experience at WM XX, good number fans would order the pay-per-view, so they could finally see RVD win the "big-one."

In the other corner, you have Edge: Edge has earned his spot...he has been with the company longer than most workers on the roster and earned lot of money for them as well, during his days with Christian. Also, he is good worker...yes, he has slow-down since his neck injury, but still...he has 5 times talent John Cena has, despite that. In addition, Edge is pure awesomeness on the mic and the fans clearly hate him, in good way (examples: Mr. Perfect, The Rock, Million Dollar Man), not in bad way (examples: JBL, Jeff Jarrett, Chris Masters).

In my humble opinion, Edge is the best heel in any company, at the moment and so over with the fans as heel...that would make perfect counter part for RVD and two could have great match.

Bottom Line:

Stellar-Face vs. Super Heel >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Stale-Heel vs. Flop-Face

why would any body want to see the ratings killers.

RVD Vs Edge.

I'l keep it short.

He is "The Whole ****'N Show" People cheer for him no matter what lets Face it RVD is one of the Most over Wrestlers in the now.

"The Rated R Superstar" This guy can be and is Right at this moment one of the most Hated Heels Ever. Him being a jerk in real life has paid off in the ring. hes got the skills he can get it done why not let him.

Edge Vs RVD.

BUT, that's only cause i don't want HHH with the title, EVER AGAIN (and we all know if and when he faces Cena for the title, HHH will win).

But i actually wouldn't mind seeing Cena vs RVD for the Title.

a fatal four would be awesome as well.

although cena character sucks,hes a good wrestler,and so is hhh.StarOne1

[QUOTE="StarOne1"]although cena character sucks,hes a good wrestler,and so is hhh.Chicago_Nut

dude cena can do SIX moves no instead of FIVE....the man is improving

Headlock,Suplex, Arm Drag, Sit out powerbomb, 5 knuckle shuffle, FU, ST-FU

Ha he has 7 moves, owned.

If Edge faces RVD at WM, which is also my choice, I wonder as to what the "Not ROH" WWE would do with would he Cena

dude cena can do SIX moves no instead of FIVE....the man is improvingsephy37

We all pretty much know I side with RVD vs Edge, but there is more to it than just because I believe both men deserve the opportunity, its a different match and because they would have the better match. There are a lot more possibilities to flesh out the extremely weak, as of now, under-card for Wrestlemania by keeping Cena and Trips out of the main event. If Edge and RVD, Edge would likely feud with Foley (who himself said Edge was shoved off the top of the mountain) and RVD would find himself as a part of a MITB Ladder match. Neither of which are necessarily bad fits. However, MITB will sell itself (with ou without RVD) and I don't think Edge-Foley is a great match for Edge.

On the other hand, I think there is a lot more money if, imagine this scenario:

1. After a contraversial match, involving several weapons, Edge defeats Cena.
2. Cena blames his loss on Foley for allowing things to ge out of hand. He turns heel on the beloved Foley and assaults him and challenges Foley to a match at Wrestlemania.
3. RVD defeats Trips.
4. Assuming Mysterio loses to Orton, Trips challenges Mysterio to an Interpromotional match, blaming Mysterio for the fact he's not wrestling for the title. I don't recall Trips and Mysterio ever going 1 on 1, and this could be a redeeming win for Rey if Trips allows it.

Those would be two very good matches for the mid-card. Trips remains high profile thanks to the Interpromotional match and one that has a pretty interesting dynamic, Cena gets a heel turn on possibly the best guy around to turn heel on, in Foley. Put them in a No-DQ match and it could turn out well and allow Cena to regain his edge (unintended pun). MITB is still possibly and as long as Shelton's in it, it should have some highlights.

Also, I think RVD and Edge could really pull off something special in a main event match. These are two guys that have flourished in the "big match" and I think both would be on their A-Game for such a high profile match. I think even at their respective bests, Trips and Cena could not pull off what RVD and Edge are capable of. That's just what I think.

[QUOTE="sephy37"]dude cena can do SIX moves no instead of FIVE....the man is improvingThe_Dude14

We all pretty much know I side with RVD vs Edge, but there is more to it than just because I believe both men deserve the opportunity, its a different match and because they would have the better match. There are a lot more possibilities to flesh out the extremely weak, as of now, under-card for Wrestlemania by keeping Cena and Trips out of the main event. If Edge and RVD, Edge would likely feud with Foley (who himself said Edge was shoved off the top of the mountain) and RVD would find himself as a part of a MITB Ladder match. Neither of which are necessarily bad fits. However, MITB will sell itself (with ou without RVD) and I don't think Edge-Foley is a great match for Edge.

On the other hand, I think there is a lot more money if, imagine this scenario:

1. After a contraversial match, involving several weapons, Edge defeats Cena.
2. Cena blames his loss on Foley for allowing things to ge out of hand. He turns heel on the beloved Foley and assaults him and challenges Foley to a match at Wrestlemania.
3. RVD defeats Trips.
4. Assuming Mysterio loses to Orton, Trips challenges Mysterio to an Interpromotional match, blaming Mysterio for the fact he's not wrestling for the title. I don't recall Trips and Mysterio ever going 1 on 1, and this could be a redeeming win for Rey if Trips allows it.

Those would be two very good matches for the mid-card. Trips remains high profile thanks to the Interpromotional match and one that has a pretty interesting dynamic, Cena gets a heel turn on possibly the best guy around to turn heel on, in Foley. Put them in a No-DQ match and it could turn out well and allow Cena to regain his edge (unintended pun). MITB is still possibly and as long as Shelton's in it, it should have some highlights.

Also, I think RVD and Edge could really pull off something special in a main event match. These are two guys that have flourished in the "big match" and I think both would be on their A-Game for such a high profile match. I think even at their respective bests, Trips and Cena could not pull off what RVD and Edge are capable of. That's just what I think.

Dude, that idea gave me tingles.

[QUOTE="The_Dude14"]

[QUOTE="sephy37"]dude cena can do SIX moves no instead of FIVE....the man is improvingwallymartin

We all pretty much know I side with RVD vs Edge, but there is more to it than just because I believe both men deserve the opportunity, its a different match and because they would have the better match. There are a lot more possibilities to flesh out the extremely weak, as of now, under-card for Wrestlemania by keeping Cena and Trips out of the main event. If Edge and RVD, Edge would likely feud with Foley (who himself said Edge was shoved off the top of the mountain) and RVD would find himself as a part of a MITB Ladder match. Neither of which are necessarily bad fits. However, MITB will sell itself (with ou without RVD) and I don't think Edge-Foley is a great match for Edge.

On the other hand, I think there is a lot more money if, imagine this scenario:

1. After a contraversial match, involving several weapons, Edge defeats Cena.
2. Cena blames his loss on Foley for allowing things to ge out of hand. He turns heel on the beloved Foley and assaults him and challenges Foley to a match at Wrestlemania.
3. RVD defeats Trips.
4. Assuming Mysterio loses to Orton, Trips challenges Mysterio to an Interpromotional match, blaming Mysterio for the fact he's not wrestling for the title. I don't recall Trips and Mysterio ever going 1 on 1, and this could be a redeeming win for Rey if Trips allows it.

Those would be two very good matches for the mid-card. Trips remains high profile thanks to the Interpromotional match and one that has a pretty interesting dynamic, Cena gets a heel turn on possibly the best guy around to turn heel on, in Foley. Put them in a No-DQ match and it could turn out well and allow Cena to regain his edge (unintended pun). MITB is still possibly and as long as Shelton's in it, it should have some highlights.

Also, I think RVD and Edge could really pull off something special in a main event match. These are two guys that have flourished in the "big match" and I think both would be on their A-Game for such a high profile match. I think even at their respective bests, Trips and Cena could not pull off what RVD and Edge are capable of. That's just what I think.

Dude, that idea gave me tingles.

Its amazingly good, far beyond anything Steph could come up with.

I'd rather see John Cena vs. Triple H

[QUOTE="StarOne1"]although cena character sucks,hes a good wrestler,and so is hhh.Chicago_Nut

lol,cena is a good wrestler,come on,hes got good timing,hes kinda wild in the ring,but it works for him,dont get me wrong,im not actually a cena fan,but i dont hate him like most do,actually,if he was a heel,i would be a fan of him.and triple h is a good wrestler,i know hes got "political connections",but no one can deny his talent.also,steve austin move list wasnt thhat long either.