After one year of build, hype, anticipation and television promotion, WrestleMania is so close you can taste it. Whether you agree with all the choices WWE has made on this whirlwind tour, just knowing that it is here is enough to get you excited.
There are still two days to go before the big event, an there is plenty of news coming out of the WWE headquarters. We are going to get you ready for what is expected to be one of the biggest shows in wrestling history and a whole lot more.
Here is your final look inside the heads of Vince McMahon and the creative team before the greatest spectacle in sports entertainment.
WWE KNOWS HOW EVERY WRESTLEMANIA MATCH ENDS
In what can only be described as a drastic change of course for a company that always changes its mind, Vince McMahon and the creative team reportedly have already mapped out the finish of every match at WrestleMania 28.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Should we expect any crappy finishes?
Our Take: Aside from someone winning that you are rooting against—like everyone on Team Johnny—WrestleMania is going to be all about epic matches that provide clear, concise winners. It is the one show of the year where we are virtually guaranteed that happening.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Reasons Everything Will Be Okay
WWE had a clear plan for WrestleMania, or at least the top matches, and actually followed through with it. That is why we have had three strong feuds to build everything else around. It doesn't matter what happens with the other five matches, as long as the top three deliver on the promise they have.
Deeper Dive
Why Twitter Seems More Important Than Promoting WrestleMania (B/R)
WWE's Plans For WrestleMania (Wrestling Observer)
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THE ROCK AND JOHN CENA TRADE JABS IN MIAMI HERALD
After all the smoke has been cleared, there really is nothing for Rock and Cena to do in order to convince the world to buy this show or hype the match. They did their best to add some hype to the fight with small jabs in interviews with the Miami Herald.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Will the hype machine make this the biggest show ever?
Our Take: It all comes down to how much people believe Rock vs. Cena is the "Once In a Lifetime Battle" WWE is saying it is. Right now, it will fall just short of WrestleMania 23, which did 1.2 million buys. It will surpass last year's 1.05 million buys. Not bad news at all.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 WrestleMania Moments
WWE is in an interesting position with this main event. There are legitimate cases to be made for both men to win, but what does it really mean if they do? That is a question we will only know after the show is over.
Deeper Dive
Rock Losing To Cena Makes No Sense For WWE (B/R)
Rock and Cena Interviews (Miami Herald)
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SHEAMUS SAYS JOHN CENA WILL SMACK DOWN THE ROCK
Sheamus took time out of his busy schedule to do an interview with the Baltimore Sun, in which he said that he supports Cena in the main event of WrestleMania 28.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Why does Sheamus hate The Rock?
Our Take: Hey, give Sheamus credit, at least he acknowledged that he doesn't have any petty animosity towards Rock. But he does admit that Cena being there day-in and day-out will give him the edge.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Pale Force Members
Given how much everyone is saying that Cena is going to win or has to win because he is going to be in WWE, it could be a red herring meant to throw you off the scent for when Rock does win. We will find out Sunday.
Deeper Dive
Sheamus Will Leave WrestleMania As Champion (B/R)
Sheamus Interview (Baltimore Sun)
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MIKE TYSON TO BE A SOCIAL MEDIA AMBASSADOR
If you loved WWE and Twitter before this weekend, get ready because WrestleMania is going to have "Iron" Mike Tyson providing reports from Miami all weekend. He will be tweeting from all the festivities this weekend.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Where can I find Mike Tyson on Twitter?
Our Take: Here is the link to his profile. Unfortunately he has been fairly toned down on the social media website, so don't expect to get anything too crazy or outlandish. But it is Tyson, so you never know.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Social Media Ventures
While WWE's touting Twitter success is the most pointless exercise ever, give the company credit for trying to sell the world on how important it really is to business success. At least Tyson should provide a few entertaining quips over the next three days.
Deeper Dive
Ranking Celebrity Matches In WrestleMania History (B/R)
WWE Announces Mike Tyson As Social Media Ambassador (WWE.com)
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