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Professor Wrestling: 'WrestleMania 25' Recap

Undertaker, Michaels Steal Show

POSTED: Thursday, April 2, 2009
UPDATED: 10:53 pm CDT April 5, 2009

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Class is in session.

"WrestleMania 25" is history, as Houston hosted the biggest wrestling show of 2009. So what happened? That's why I'm here.

25 Diva Battle Royal
What Should Happen: The winner will be crowned "Miss WrestleMania." Santino Marella tried to get in, and was initially shut out -- but I'm guessing he'll sneak into the match somehow. What should really happen here? Goldust.

What Will Happen: Gail Kim will win the big one. Guaranteed.

What Did Happen: Santino dressed in drag won this turkey.

Money In The Bank Ladder Match: Christian vs. Kane vs. Finlay vs. Mark Henry vs. C.M. Punk vs. MVP vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Kofi Kingston
What Should Happen: Kane and Henry have no business being in this match, and I hope they don't factor in the finish. Christian is the only one I'd like to see in a title mix right now, as the winner gets a heavyweight title shot of his choice. Would anyone like to see Christian versus Edge for some gold? I would.

What Will Happen: Christian will be the winner.

What Did Happen: C.M. Punk grabbed the suitcase for the second straight year.

Intercontinental Title Match: JBL (c) vs. Rey Mysterio
What Should Happen: I was thinking about this, and the most entertaining thing I can think of is for Mysterio to completely dominate this match and have JBL embarrassed in his home state. I'm talking no offense whatsoever for JBL in a nifty 15 minute match, with Mysterio taking him apart. If I were in control, that's what would happen.

What Will Happen: JBL will win the match and "shock the world" by retiring as IC champ.

What Did Happen: Mysterio won the strap in 21 seconds. JBL did retire afterwards, though

Unified Tag Team Championship Lumberjack Match: The Miz and John Morrison (World Tag Team Champions) vs. Primo and Carlito Colon (WWE Tag Team Champions)
What Should Happen: The winner of this one will be crowned the undisputed WWE tag team champion of planet Earth. Who should that team be? I have to go with the heels of the day, Miz and Morrison. Miz -- who found his identity in the past year or so -- should be rewarded. The Colon brothers are an entertaining pair, but M&M are just a bit better. This is also a lumberjack match, with a whole slug of WWE wrestlers not involved in a match getting a payday at the big PPV.

What Will Happen: Miz and Morrison will emerge victorious.

What Did Happen: This match took place before the PPV started, which is a huge ripofff to those who spent $54. Anyway, Primo and Carlito won.

Legends Match: Chris Jericho vs. Roddy Piper, Jimmy Snuka and Ricky Steamboat
What Should Happen: I know that Ric Flair and Mickey Rourke will get involved in this somehow, but this should have been the lumberjack match. Legends should surround the ring as Jericho is forced to grapple with a tough up-and-comer, like Evan Bourne. That's what I would have done. If not that, then Rourke, who is scheduled to sit a ringside, should get in the ring and zap Jericho. I'm not sure it's going to happen, but at this point what does Rourke have to lose?

What Will Happen: Jericho will lose. That's the closest thing to a lock on this show.

What Did Happen: Jericho beat each Legend and then roughed up Flair. He was then punched out by Rourke.

No Disqualification Match: Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy
What Should Happen: In this one match, Jeff Hardy can make his brother Matt a bigger star than ever. A lot of people are saying Undertaker versus Shawn Michaels could steal the show, but don't overlook this contest. Both know how to thrill crowds, both have been around a long time. I would write the script so Matt wins an unforgettable brawl filled with at least one crazy high spot for the ages. At this point in his career, Matt needs the rub, not Jeff.

What Will Happen: Matt Hardy will pin his little brother, Jeff.

What Did Happen: Matt Hardy got the pin.

Challenge Match: Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels
What Should Happen: There's no reason for Michaels to win this contest. The Undertaker's undefeated streak at "WrestleMania" (16-0) should only be broken when another star needs to be elevated. That being said, some argue that Michaels can cement his "Mr. WrestleMania" legacy with the seemingly-impossible victory. Wouldn't it be great if they went at least 45 minutes? How about an hour!

What Will Happen: Undertaker will make it 17-0.

What Did Happen: Undertaker and Michaels stole the show, with UT making it 17-0.

WWE Championship Match: Triple H (c) vs. Randy Orton
What Should Happen: Orton may be the franchise right now, but HHH is the real-life son-in-law. Blood is thicker than youth and talent. While I want the heel Orton to grab the gold, it's not going to happen on this show.

What Will Happen: Triple H gets his revenge on the best heel working today, and pins the evil Orton.

What Did Happen: Triple H decimated Orton in a slow, brutal match. Triple H retains.

World Heavyweight Championship Match: Edge (c) vs. Big Show vs. John Cena
What Should Happen: With any luck, Show will get knocked out of the ring and sit on the sidelines during most of the match. He's entertaining on the microphone, but I will never enjoy his plodding. I'd like to see Edge retain his belt so he can be in a title program with Christian, but that's a pipe dream. There will be at least one major title change on this show -- and Triple H isn't going to lose.

What Will Happen: Cena, on the heels of his under-performing action movie, takes solace in regaining a major title.

What Did Happen: Cena regains gold, pinning Big Show.

That's it. For the night, I had four right and five wrong for the big event. But did you notice that I nailed the most important matches? I sure did. Hooray for me! I'm really the bee's knees.

But that's not all!

Don't forget to to download the latest episode of "Old School, New School." That's our weekly podcast featuring yours truly and wrestling experts Dr. Mike Lano and George Schire. Get our bodacious 106th episode RIGHT HERE !

Now scram, because this class is … dismissed!

(Professor Wrestling is a masked employee of Internet Broadcasting, hailing from Parts Unknown. Got a question, comment, complaint? E-mail him right here. )

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