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Possible running order for WWE WrestleMania 25 tomorrow night
Several readers have sent word that a running order for WWE’s WrestleMania 25 PPV tomorrow night was put out by Australian cable company Foxtel.

According to a release put out today, the running order for Mania would be as follows:

- JBL vs. Rey Mysterio for the Intercontinental title
- Money In The Bank Ladder Match: Christian vs. Finlay vs. Mark Henry vs. MVP vs. Kane vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. CM Punk vs. Kofi Kingston


For the rest click HERE


Lainy on 04.04.09 @ 08:23 PM GMT [link]

Gallery Update
Screencaps added from the 17th March 2009 ECW show
Lainy on 04.04.09 @ 02:21 PM GMT [link]

411’s WWE Smackdown! Report 04.03.09
WWE US TITLE MATCH: MVP © vs. Shelton Benjamin
Benjamin on the attack at the bell with boots and clubbing blows to the back of MVP. Off the ropes and MVP back with the flying forearm, takes Benjamin to the corner, but Benjamin takes out the knee and then POWER BOMBS MVP into the corner, and gets the cover for 2. To the floor they go and Benjamin whips MVP to the steps. Breaks the count, back out and rolls MVP back in and covers for 2. Benjamin continues to work the back as he has MVP in the ropes and then drops a big knee. Chinlock by Benjamin, with the knee in the middle of the back for some added pressure. MVP comes back with rights, off the ropes and walks into a TBONE by Benjamin, who covers for 2. Tazz appreciated that. Benjamin with the rear mount and into the modified camel clutch to HUMBLE young MVP. Benjamin breaks, drops down and then reapplies the hold. MVP manages to get to his feet and then drops down with the electric chair. Both struggle to their feet, jawbreaker by Benjamin and then the Stinger Splash MISSES! Back elbow by Benjamin, but he runs into an overhead belly-to-belly throw and MVP covers for 2. Rights by MVP, off the ropes and clotheslines to Benjamin. A powerslam follows, but Benjamin back and MVP cuts him off and gets the knee buster. Off the ropes…BAAALLLLIN elbow drop! 1…2…NO! Benjamin connects with the reverse kick, covers and only manages 2. Benjamin shoots MVP to the ropes, MVP holds on, Benjamin to the apron and then up top for the BLOCKBUSTER~! 1…2…NO! A whip, reversal and float over by Benjamin….YAKUZA by MVP! Playmaker and that is all.


Good match for the time given, they have good chemistry.


Winner: MVP @ 7:00 via pin **½


Credit: The 411Mania Recap
Lainy on 04.04.09 @ 02:19 PM GMT [link]

411 PPV Roundtable Preview: WWE WrestleMania XXV (Part I)
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Lainy on 04.04.09 @ 02:16 PM GMT [link]

Kingston wins first THQ title with some Hart
Click HERE to read the article...it's Shelton related
Lainy on 04.04.09 @ 12:47 PM GMT [link]

Fan Photos
Have you got any photos of Shelton??? Email me at shelton@kurt-angle.net and I'll add them to the gallery, please email me with your name and/or email/site for credit
Lainy on 04.04.09 @ 12:24 PM GMT [link]

Gallery update
1 new photo added from yesterday's Axxess. You can see it HERE and thanks to Jason for the link
1 new Promo pic added. You can see it HERE
Lainy on 04.04.09 @ 01:02 AM GMT [link]

WWE Stars Upset With AXXESS Commitments
Some WWE talent were told to work the WrestleMania Axxess event tomorrow night. As a result, they will not be able to attend the annual Hall of Fame ceremony. As you would imagine, a number of those asked are upset — to put it mildly.

Here is the talent schedule for tomorrow evening:

Session #3
7 - 9 p.m. CT: Superstar appearances by Kane, Rosa Mendes, Santino Marella, Shelton Benjamin, Evan Bourne, Jillian & more!

Session #3
9 - 11 p.m. CT: Superstar appearances by MVP, Alicia Fox, Jesse, Festus & more!

The Hall of Fame ceremony will be taking place from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m or so.


Credit: Wrestling Edge


Personally...I can understand them being upset...the HOF is a big deal, right? So why wouldn't the WWE want ALL their roster there?
Lainy on 04.04.09 @ 12:55 AM GMT [link]

The Importance of…4.03.09: Wrestlemania XXV
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Lainy on 04.04.09 @ 12:52 AM GMT [link]

WWE: Five Things To Watch For On Sunday
Numerous questions hang over this Sunday's Wrestlemania 25. Will The Undertaker's winning streak continue? Will Mickey Rourke mix it up with Chris Jericho? Will the Money in the Bank ladder match and the Extreme Rules deliver unique, awe inspiring stunts? Will WWE legends make unexpected appearances? Look for our complete preview on Sunday morning. But for now we look at five questions that will be answered on Sunday night.


2. Who will win the Money in the Bank ladder match, and what does that say about the vision of the company going forward?
Traditionally the Money in the Bank ladder match has been used to elevate young stars to a main event level, sometimes more effectively than others. With badly deserving stars like Shelton Benjamin and MVP in the match, as well as a still-ripe but talented rookie in Kofi Kingston, the WWE has the opportunity to stock the pantry for when Batista, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels and Triple H eventually retire. But with Kane and Mark Henry in the match they also have the opportunity to pull a short term stunt. They could give the contract to a vicious ‘monster’ who could strike at any time during the year. The angle would get a bad response from fans across the board. The only people who would be eating it up are in the same front office that promoted The Great Khali, Snitskey and Vladimir Kozlov to chants of “Boring!” and “You can’t wrestle!” The choice of the winner should send a clear message about whether the company plans to move forward or stay with the stars of the late 90s into the next decade.


For the full list click HERE
Lainy on 04.04.09 @ 12:48 AM GMT [link]

Preview: Money in the Bank Ladder Match

Finlay defeated The Brian Kendrick on the March 13 edition of SmackDown to become the eighth and final Superstar to qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania.


Finlay will compete in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match with Christian, CM Punk, Kane, Mark Henry, Shelton Benjamin, Kofi Kingston and new United States Champion Montel Vontavious Porter, who defeated Shelton Benjamin on the March 20 edition of SmackDown.


Although the Money in the Bank Ladder Match was first instituted merely four years ago at WrestleMania 21, the match is quickly becoming one of WrestleMania’s most prestigious and most anticipated encounters. With eight men attempting to climb the ladder and obtain the briefcase holding the coveted championship contract within, it is understandable why the match-up has quickly become legendary.


Like Royal Rumble winners, the aforementioned contract contained in the briefcase above the ring in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match guarantees the winner a World Title bout for the championship of his choosing. The unique quality of the Money in the Bank contract is that it is valid to be put to use anywhere and anytime for one full year following the win.


Since its inception in 2005, four different men have earned the moniker of “Mr. Money in the Bank” and three of those victors have gone on to successfully cash-in the contract and become World Champions. The only former “Mr. Money in the Bank” unable to successfully cash-in the contract was an injured Mr. Kennedy who lost the briefcase in a match against Edge. The Rated-R Superstar cashed it in later that very same week to become champion once again much like he did in 2006.


Considering the outstanding 100 percent success rate for those who have cashed in the contract in becoming World Champion, the briefcase’s value has driven Superstars to great lengths (and heights) in its pursuit.


Watch live on pay-per-view to see who will be the next man to earn the “Mr. Money in the Bank” moniker at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania at 7 p.m. ET on April 5.


For the Wrestlemania site click HERE
Lainy on 04.04.09 @ 12:18 AM GMT [link]