^ Jeff just signed a new contract with TNA. Sorry...

As for the triple threat, Roman is obviously going over.

That being said, unlike a majority of the internet, I'm actually a Reigns fan. I think he's improved tremendously over the past year and is deserving of his current spot. Yes, I understand the critisisms about his booking, but overall the man has worked his arse off since the days of The Shield.

You're a brave man.

Bummer.

I was hoping for one last Dudleyz vs Hardyz TLC match. Having RVD vs Jeff Hardy give it one last go would of definitely had me thrilled, bringing me back to WWE's prime days. These things will probably never happen now. Having Chris Jericho back kind of makes up for it though.

Sorry for the little rant. Just disappointed. TNA Jeff Hardy just never did it for me. Been my favorite wrestler since the New Brood.

Of all Bryan's great moments, this one always stood out to me. Thanks for the memories.

I rarely, if ever, shed tears for other people,

but Bryan Danielson's retirement speach really touched the heart.

Thank you American Dragon!

Just in case last night didn't bring a tear to your eye, this surfaces.

I know that a lot of good will ultimately come of this for Bryan, but right now...it SUCKS.

Rough times, but you've got to think it's a good call for Bryan Danielson the man.

With the knowledge we have now, you've also got to wonder how much this impacted perceived reluctance to capitalize on his popularity. It's a cold note, but this just goes further to validate -- and explain -- the company perspective. Something that's all to often overlooked by the average bitching fan.

Pretty sure that's just an internet rumor based on nothing.

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Welp. Nothing can top Shane O' Mac's return this year.

On the one hand, I'm turned off by the prospect of Shane McMahon in any match, let alone an Undertaker Wrestlemania match. Never been down with that. On the other hand, I'm loving the spark of energy that it seems to be bringing with it. There seem to be a lot of little callbacks to 1999 going on right now. Hopefully it's for the better.

Is that '99 energy enough to convince anybody Dean Ambrose could steal the title out from under Triple H before 32? The more I think about it, the more I like the idea of Ambrose challenging Triple H at Mania and bumping Roman Reigns into the grudge match with Lesnar. It's a weaker title match, but a better spread. Not sure if HIAC has the goods to carry the main event.

Well, I gotta say, after Shane McMahon's initial pop, this whole angle has gone south in a hurry. Last night was absolutely cringe worthy from all angles. Vince trying to be the Undertaker's cowardly puppet master. Shane McMahon tripping all over his (horrible) explanation of how he intends to beat Taker. Taker pretty much being there for no other reason than, "Deadman's gotta eat". Absolutely sloppy from all angles.

This article sums it up perfectly:

http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/03/15/powells-wwe-raw-hit-list-triple-h-vs-dolph-ziggler-undertaker-vince-mcmahon-and-shane-mcmahon-new-day-vs-league-of-nations-brock-lesnar-and-dean-ambrose/

"For as much as creative goes above and beyond to make The Authority seem like they are one step ahead of everyone else, they sure do make Shane McMahon look stupid. This is the same guy who had leverage over his father in the form of the forgotten lockbox, yet still agreed to put his future on the line in a match against Undertaker in Undertaker’s own match. As if that’s not idiotic enough, then he goes on Raw and tells Undertaker the strategy he intends to use during their match.

Of course, Shane didn’t help his own cause when he misspoke during the verbal exchange, and he has never looked more ridiculous than when he threw several harmless body shots at Taker and then did the goofball Shane Shuffle. What part of Undertaker’s 25-year career would make anyone think that a few body shots from a middle aged promoter’s son would be so damaging that it was time for a dance number? It would be one thing if Shane were the heel, but he’s a babyface who thought he wounded Taker enough to dance like a fool.

Despite this flop of a segment, Taker vs. Shane still has more juice than any other WrestleMania match. However, they might be better off keeping these guys apart from now until WrestleMania if they want to keep it that way."

Two sad bits of news floating around the dirt sheets.

1) looks like Bray Wyatt is nursing some kind of "serious" back injury, which would explain the Roadblock clusterfuck and the Wyatt Family's general inactivity overall.

and

2) looks we'll be getting confirmation on what we've all more or less assumed, Sting's days as an active competitor are over.

Sting will be remembered for his amazing WWE career.

The really sad part is...to some, that's gonna be the absolute truth.

Luke Harper may be the latest to get bitten by the injury bug. Looks like his knee buckled post Raw, and may be worse than initially hoped.

Oh,

And Vader has a dick pic floating around out there...beware.

This upsets me because he's my favorite out of the Wyatt Family.

Harper is legit. Best big man working today. Very versatile performer.

Welp, Raw's opening segment eased my fears quite a bit. Undertaker vs Shane McMahon hype back on.

lol Eva Marie.

I loved Brock corpsing when Heyman mentioned politically correct terms.

I really can't blame the crowd shitting on the 6-man tag. Everyone seemed off their game.

Months ago I mentioned Jericho being a dated dud. Amazing what a heel turn can do, but that's no surprise: Chris' a badguy for life.

No disrespect to them, but New Day is getting kinda old.

As iffy as the Wrestlemania card is on paper, I'm not nearly as down on it as I have been in years gone by. At least mildly interested in everything on the card. Could surprise with quality if they really go all out. A bit like last year was one of the more decent spreads in recent years, instead of the usual 1 match card with a late build. People really forget/overlooked how weak the build has been for at least the last five years.


Obnoxious internet nerds versus GRAPPLING MEN OF THE WORLD! League of Faces! Woo!

- WWE Bringing the Womens Championship Back

WWE has finally decided to drop the name “Divas” when referring to their female talent, according to PWInsider.

The company plans to rebrand the Divas division as the Women’s division. WWE is expected to make the announcement the day after WrestleMania 32.

WWE has already created a WWE Women’s Championship belt, and it’s similar to the WWE Championship belt.

This was exciting until the description of the new belt. Eughhh.

Who you got to win, guys? I'm bolding my winners:

- Roman Reigns vs Triple H (c) [WWE World Heavyweight Championship]
- Dean Ambrose vs Brock Lesnar
- Shane McMahon vs Undertaker [Hell in a Cell]
- Chris Jericho vs AJ Styles
- The New Day (Big E, Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) versus League of Nations (SHAMOUS, Alberto Del Rio, Rusev & Wade Barrett)
- Sasha Banks vs Becky Lynche vs Charlotte (c) [Divas Championship]
- Stardust vs The Miz vs Sin Cara vs Zack Ryder vs Dolph Ziggler vs Sami Zayn vs Kevin Owens (c) [Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match]
- Heath Slater, Curtis Axel, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Big Show, Kane, Tyler Breeze, Mark Henry, Jack Swagger, Fandango, Damien Sandow, Darren Young, Konnor, Viktor, Goldust, R-Truth & 4 Unannounced [Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal]
- Ryback vs Kalisto (c) [US Championship]
- BAD & Blonde (Lana, Naomi, Tamina, Emma & Summer Raw) vs Total Divas (Brie Bella, Natalya, Paige, Alicia Fox & Eva Marie)
- The Usos vs The Dudleyz

Little late but I was gonna say Kalisto anyways.

Total divas
Usos
Zack Ryder
Kane
League
Shane
Reigns
AJ
Brock

I did want to see More Lana action since she actually has a unique attire out of the bunch. Please don't change it.