Angle? He does actual wrestling. Just because wrestling is fake doesn't mean that mostsuperstars aren't talented.

thats right, and dont forget it.

what does my sig got to do with hbk...unless you think kiss is overrated.
who has more gold records then any other band in history? oh yea, kiss.
if you think so, horray for you.

anyway, ive never really liked hbk. like some people in wrestling, if you have seen one of hbk's matches, youve seen em all. he may be a "legend" in wwe, in the world of wrestling its self, i dont think so. then again, im just a fan, so what do i know, huh.

i just dont like his in ring style. you can always hear him talking during the match yelling spots out. lex luger used to be bad about that as well. one thing i can say about hbk, he isnt as overrated as mick foley. "harcore legend" lol. sabu = real harcore legend.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but I truly believe that HBK has every right to call himself "The Showstopper". He's fucking earned that by putting on several incredible performances, and in case you want examples, watch his WM 21 match against Angle (some might even suggest the "Vengeance" rematch, but I preferred their first bout).

The best wrestler against the best sports-entertainer = match of the year.

look at other wrestlers in wwe (or or no longer in wwe) that have put on way better matches then hbk and dont get no where in that company. look at guys like rvd, who has done more then several incredible performances and hasnt done shit since coming to wwe. what did wwe do with an awesome wrestler that dean milenko was...have him go on dates with lita and shit. the word "legend" is tossed about in the wwe too much.

I wish this site had a laughing smiley.

LOL! Some people say the darndest things!

As for the HBK discussion, he is and always will be the showstopper, the icon, and one of the most entertaining men in the business today. Not overratted like Foley and Flair, sure they were good in their primes, I ain't arguing that, they are waayy past their primes, and should just not wrestle. HBK may also be past his prime, and I'm not saying he isn't, but he can still entertain as good as he did 10+ years ago!

News:
** It was announced at the TNA TV tapings tonight in Orlando, FL at Universal Studios that Christopher Daniels' opponent at the Lockdown PPV on April 23 for the X Division Title will be Jushin "Thunder" Liger.

Wrestlemania 22 early predictions:
WWE Championship:
- John Cena (c) vs. Triple H
Who I want to win: Cena
Most likely to win: Triple H

World Heavyweight Championship:
- Kurt Angle (c) vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Randy Orton
Who I want to win: Mysterio
Who may win: Orton
Who shoule win: Rey Mysterio

- Vince McMahon vs. "HBK" Shawn Michaels
Who will win: HBK

Hardcore Match:
Mick Foley vs. Edge w/ Lita
Who should win: Edge
Who will win: Edge

Money In The Bank Ladder Match - Winner Gets World Title Shot:
- Ric Flair vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Matt Hardy vs. Finlay vs. Lashley
Who I want to win: RVD
Who should win: RVD
Who might win: Lashley or Benjamin
Who won't win: Flair and Finlay

Casket Match:
- Undertaker vs. Mark Henry
Who will win: Taker

WWE United States Championship:
JBL vs. Chris Benoit (c)
Who I want to win: Benoit

WWE Women's Championship:
- Trish Stratus vs. Mickie James
Who cares? Not me
Who will win: Trish

- Boogeyman vs. Booker T
Who should win: Boggeyman
Who's likely to win: Booker T

World Tag Team Championship:
- Carlito & Chris Masters vs. Big Show & Kane
Who will win: Kane and Show

Playboy Pillow Fight:
- Torrie Wilson vs. Candice Michelle
Again, who cares? Not me
Who will win: Torrie Wilson

Wrestlemania predictions:


WWE Championship:
- John Cena (c) vs. Triple H

Who will win: Triple H

World Heavyweight Championship:
- Kurt Angle (c) vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Randy Orton

Who will win: Randy Orton.

- Vince McMahon vs. "HBK" Shawn Michaels

Who will win: Don't know. HBK probably, seeing as how he gets beat every week now.

Hardcore Match:
Mick Foley vs. Edge w/ Lita

Who will win: Edge, hopefully. If he loses this is an auto-depush.

Money In The Bank Ladder Match - Winner Gets World Title Shot:
- Ric Flair vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Matt Hardy vs. Finlay vs. Lashley

Who will win: Tough to call. I'm going with Flair... he has had the most build up coming into this match. Seems strange, but I have a feeling...

Casket Match:
- Undertaker vs. Mark Henry

Who will win: Lolz... Undertaker.

WWE United States Championship:
JBL vs. Chris Benoit (c)

Who will win: The Wrestling Gawd! Really, I just feel like JBL has been losing to much and too often, so he may win this to get back on track.

WWE Women's Championship:
- Trish Stratus vs. Mickie James

Who will win: Mickie James. Time for a change, definitely.

- Boogeyman vs. Booker T

Who will win: I'm going with Booker this time. Boogey is undefeated and I think that may be coming to an end soon. Besides, he needs some new life injected into him. Perhaps a lose will spark him to actual wrestle his matches or something. The guy isn't that bad, really.

World Tag Team Championship:
- Carlito & Chris Masters vs. Big Show & Kane

Who will win: Carlito & Masters will win. I have a feeling a Big Show vs. Kane fued could be on the horizon.

Playboy Pillow Fight:
- Torrie Wilson vs. Candice Michelle

Who will win: No one cares. Candice isn't a professional wrestler and Torrie isn't very good at it. No interest in watching more of the same whoring that's gone on for this entire decade. I'll guess Candice, simply for the sake of the contest.

Let's see who gets the most right.

Wrestlemania 22

WWE Championship:
Triple H

World Heavyweight Championship:
Rey Mysterio (As much as I think Orton should/will win, I can't help but love the fact that Rey could be the next champ, I'm holding on to the dream)

Vince McMahon vs. "HBK" Shawn Michaels, No Holds Barred
HBK

Hardcore Match:
Edge

Money In The Bank Ladder Match - Winner Gets World Title Shot:
Lashley (I'd like to see RVD win this match, but I think Lashleys push gets bigger and better in his first Wrestlemania.

Casket Match:
Undertaker

WWE United States Championship:
JBL (I'd rather Benoit win, but if he did, where would this fued go?)

WWE Women's Championship:
Trish Stratus (I really think Mickie is gonna win but I also seem to think they are going to have Trish try and break the record for like 33 years without losing the Womens Belt)

Boogeyman vs. Booker T
Boggeyman (Who gives a fuck?)

World Tag Team Championship:
Carlito & Chris Masters (Let the Kane/Big Show fued begin)

Playboy Pillow Fight:
Torrie Wilson (Best match of the night, my penis doesn't lie)

WWE Champion John Cena vs. Triple H : Triple H


World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle vs. Randy Orton vs. Rey Mysterio : Randy Orton


Mr. McMahon vs. Shawn Michaels (No Holds Barred Match) : Vince >_>


Money in the Bank Ladder Match : RVD


Undertaker vs. Mark Henry (Casket Match) : Taker


Edge vs. Mick Foley (Hardcore Match) : Foley


United States Champion Chris Benoit vs. JBL : Benoit


World Tag Team Champions Kane & Big Show vs. Chris Masters & Carlito : Masters and Carlito


Women's Champion Trish Stratus vs. Mickie James : Mickie


Boogeyman vs. Booker T & Sharmell : Boogeyman


Torrie Wilson vs. Candice Michelle (Playboy Pillow Fight) : Candice

this meth head does ( hows that music career going? )

cena vs triple h : triple h

angle vs orton vs mysterio : angle

vince vs HBK : HBK

money in the bank : RVD

taker vs henry: taker

edge vs foley: foley

benoit vs JBL: benoit

kane and big show vs masters and carlito : kane big show

trish vs mickie : trish

boogeyman vs booker t : BOOGEYMAN ( match of the night too bitch, heres some meth, lets write )

torrie vs candice : torrie ( my penis gets to fuck that crystal meth for a girlfriend too, pussy )

lol, much like you, I don't have one.

But I've never tried for one, and here you are sucking B-Real's dick just to open up for another band nobody has ever heard of. What's the headline, 'Come see 2 bands you'll forget instantly!' 'White boy and white girl rap, seriously!' 'One of them claims to know B-Real!. You know, that group, Cypress Hill!! Oh wait, this isn't 1995 is it?' I'm not sure what part of me winning a rap contest on this site threatens you so much, it was like 2 years ago. I've never pursued music, never, so I really don't know why you keep bringing it up?

I accept the challenge! I feel that I will get the most right. I didn't do too bad the last ppv predictions!

Hey, since this is Wrestlemania and it's only once per year, let's make a game of it. The winner (unless it's me) gets three dragon points. I'll be sure to quote everyone Sunday afternoon, so be sure your edits are done by then if you want to make any.

You're on! As for edits, my predictions stand as is!


Interesting Net Tidbits:
** TNA Vids here:
http://www.youtube.com/results?search=TNA&search;_type=search_videos

** Hulk Hogan and Paul 'Big Show' White to star in a movie called "Little Hercules in 3D!" See this link: http://imdb.com/title/tt0489210/

Malenko's style just never caught on with the fans; you can't blame the company. Those angles with Lita were an attempt to get him over with the crowd... and it just wasn't ever very affective. I have no doubt people respect Dean Malenko, it's just that he has sort of a lifeless character. Same goes for Lance Storm. Storm is one of my favourite wrestlers (as far as athletics go) but he became known for being boring. Wrestling is sports entertainment. I don't care if it's WWE, TNA or whatever, the large majority of people need the entertainment portion as well or they just aren't interested. This is what makes HBK one of the greats. His matches generally tell a very good story and have some high moments as far as ability goes as well.

As for RVD, I don't see how you can claim he's done nothing in WWE. Simply because he isn't World Champion doesn't mean they've misused him. I'm sure his time will come anyway.

Wrestlemania 22

WWE Championship:
Triple H

World Heavyweight Championship:
Rey Mysterio

Vince McMahon vs. "HBK" Shawn Michaels, No Holds Barred
HBK

Hardcore Match:
Foley

Money In The Bank Ladder Match - Winner Gets World Title Shot:
RVD

Casket Match:
Undertaker

WWE United States Championship:
Benoit

WWE Women's Championship:
Trish Stratus

Boogeyman vs. Booker T
Boogeyman

World Tag Team Championship:
Kane and Big Show

Playboy Pillow Fight:
Candice


Im not even gonna watch this PPV, the only matches Im looking forward are Money In The Bank and the Hardcore match.

Wrestlemania 22

WWE Championship:
Triple H

World Heavyweight Championship:
EDIT: Orton

Vince McMahon vs. "HBK" Shawn Michaels, No Holds Barred
Shawn

Hardcore Match:
Edge

Money In The Bank Ladder Match:
Flair

Casket Match:
Undertaker

WWE United States Championship:
JBL(as much as I like Benoit, they need to get the fued going)

WWE Women's Championship:
Trish

Boogeyman vs. Booker T
Boogeyman

World Tag Team Championship:
C&CM

Playboy Pillow Fight:
Torrie

We'll see on Sunday I guess.

My Wrestlemania 22 predictions:
WWE Championship:
John Cena (c) vs. Triple H
Winner: Triple H

World Heavyweight Championship:
Kurt Angle (c) vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Randy Orton
Winner: Kurt Angle

Vince McMahon vs. Shawn Michaels
Winner: Shawn Michaels

Hardcore Match:
Mick Foley vs. Edge
Winner: Foley

Money In The Bank Ladder Match
Ric Flair vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Matt Hardy vs. Finlay vs. Lashley
Winner: Rob Van Dam

Casket Match:
Undertaker vs. Mark Henry
Winner: The Undertaker

WWE United States Championship:
JBL vs. Chris Benoit (c)
Winner: Benoit

WWE Women's Championship:
Trish Stratus vs. Mickie James
Winner: Trish

Boogeyman vs. Booker T & Sharmell
Winner: Boogeyman

World Tag Team Championship:
Carlito & Chris Masters vs. Big Show & Kane
Winner: Kane and Show

Playboy Pillow Fight:
Torrie Wilson vs. Candice Michelle
Winner: Torrie Wilson

...In America. Bit of a different story in Japan, Mexico, Britian, etc, where in many of the top promotions everybody is wrestling a technical style without the need for terrible rape angles every three months. If you ask me, if people won't watch wrestling without that stuff then they shouldn't be watching wrestling. But as long as WWE is providing it I guess people will watch. Hopefully that changes though. ROH is just blowing up bigger and bigger every year, and they do almost exlcusively straight wrestling. It's what wrestling would be like today if Vince hadn't come along and turned it into a living, breathing cartoon. It's great to see a US promotion nowdays that's very classic in it's approach to everything wrestling related instead of what WWE is now. I think the rising popularity of such promotions is sort of like a "rebirth" and people are rediscovering what "wrestling" as a sport is instead of what "wrestling" is as a television show. It's becoming increasingly more common for people to get foreign stuff from tape traders and such too. But I digress...

I agree that Malenko is a legend, definitely. Not in WWE, and not as the current day "superstar," but as a true, no-nonsense wrestler. The number of guys HBK has inspired to become wrestlers in the first place is probably countless (A-lex Shell-ey! *clap, clap, clap, clap*), and for that reason alone HBK is a legend. But there probably aren't a lot of young guys coming up that are looking back through old HBK tapes for too much technique more than they would be Benoit, Jericho, etc. Dean Malenko on the other hand, is a wrestling encyclopedia to the point where you can study his tapes and his tapes alone to pick up almost everything you need to learn how to wrestle any style of match - and people do. I was speaking to somebody not long ago who did. He's a very competent pro-wrestler, and the only tapes he ever studied were of Dean Malenko with a tiny bit of Terry Funk and Ric Flair thrown in for crowd interaction, selling, and performance technique. So, Malenko won't be remembered as a legend by most WWE fans, but he'll be remembered by a lot of pro wrestlers and fans of real, pure pro wrestling who he did catch on with, and for that reason alone you're going to be hearing great, great wrestlers talk about him 10 years from now, and subsequently fans of those wrestlers researching and looking up to him too, so he'll really cement his legend that way.

Still, nobody has been a more successful light heavyweight in WWE than HBK (even though outside of WWE it's a different story), so HBK is a legend too. Just in a different way to Malenko.

Though in regards to "legends" and talent, what pisses me off the most wasn't WWE's treatment of Dean Malenko, but Ultimo Dragon. Not only is he the single best light heavyweight wrestler ever, he has a wacky gimmick that's fairly likeable no matter who you are. Crazy, zany, masked Japanese guy with a cape who uses interesting moves, sometimes spits green mist, cracks silly jokes, can outwrestle and beat the shit out of everybody if he feels like it, and has charisma in spades. He's pretty likeable no matter why you watch wrestling, really. He's a wrestling mastermind and a charisma vehicle with a ready-to-go gimmick that doesn't even need altering. He can wrestle any style perfectly and be as serious as Triple H or as much of a kiddy comedy act as The Boogeyman. How could they have possibly fucked that up? I'll never understand. It's not like he didn't have a personality to work with like Lance Storm, or that he's a terrible wrestler like Heidenreich. All they had to do was book him in matches to win and he'd have been a really solid draw without the need for stupid angles or even cutting promos. The worst part is that they didn't give him the title of "legend," or really half of the accolades he deserves, and he's far, far more deserving of the title of "legend" than 80 percent of the people WWE call "legends." Bob Orton? Who? Seriously, if it wasn't for Ultimo Dragon and Jushin Liger there would be no cruiserwight division in WWE, period. Yet... still no respect for him even though he's been a huge asset to the business and could have been a huge asset for WWE.

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Looks like everyone's got their favs to win this Sunday! At least everyone agrees that Taker is going 14-0 at Mania!

and everone got it right about The King Of Kings too

Yeay predictions; always love these.

Here they go for Wrestlemania 22:

John Cena VS Triple H for the WWE Championship: John Cena (though I'd rather see Triple H win)
Kurt Angle VS Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship: Randy Orton
Vince McMahon VS HBK: HBK
Mick Foley VS Edge: Edge
Money In The Bank Ladder Match: Rob Van Dam
Undertaker VS Mark Henry: Mark Henry (goes hide behind a tree...) This is obviously a joke.
JBL VS Chris Benoit: Benoit
Trish Stratus VS Mickie James: Who cares
Boogeyman VS Booker T: Booker T
Carlito & Masters VS Big Show & Kane: Carlito & Masters
Torrie Wilson VS Candice Michelle: Who cares

Hey just a minute ago I was done watching live press conference of 1 hour.
man it was fun!

Foley talks about how his match at WrestleMania 22 against Edge will decide his wrestling future in WWE in his latest blog. Foley also tells of his favorite WrestleMania, so go to wwe.com If I were you.