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Who attacked the Undertaker?
Hello my mortal friends. Once again I welcome you to my ice cavern to share with you ideals and knowledge of the sport currently known as professional wrestling. There have been many men who’ve stood out in the “Sport of Kings”. Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Ric Flair, Harely Race, Bret Hart, Shawn Micheals, and the list goes on. There’s one though who’s legacy has surpassed every single one of those men’s as evident by “The Streak” that has become even more important than any title. Many wrestlers will jump at the chance to challenge it before a chance at their brand’s major title due to the chance of being immortalized as the one who broke it. This streak belongs to none other than the legendary Dead Man himself, The Undertaker. Lets talk about the current facts surrounding him.
Recently WWE has accidentally stumbled upon what has to be the potential for one of greatest storylines in recent history due to his injury during a match with Rey Mysterio. I’m talking about than the storyline of Kane finding his brother in a vegetative state and is currently hunting down anyone who might stand to gain from Taker’s current state.
Lets look at some of the usual suspects aka his Fatal Four Opponents.
Jack Swagger
The current Smackdown champion has a lot to gain from Taker’s attack. As the defending champion at Fatal Four I’m sure he’s relieved to know that instead of Taker one of his opponents is Rey instead. This isn’t a knock on Rey, but honestly…if you had to chose between wrestling The Undertaker or Rey Mysterio, who would you pick? Sure he still has to wrestle The Big Show, but so does Rey and Punk, which means a likely 3 on 1 beat down of a giant instead of facing two instead. He also doesn’t have to fight Taker again for a while, instead getting to face smaller, less experienced, and weaker guys like Christian and possibly Punk. However he might have made a mistake and opened up a potential feud again Kane.
Chances of him being the attacker? 50% I can see what he has to gain, but I wouldn’t think he’s stupid enough to make himself a potential target for Kane either. I get the feeling he’s more concerned about TBS than Taker anyway.
CM Punk
Punk and Taker had a small feud last year that lead to Punk losing his title. Punk also is one of the guys in the fatal four coming up at…Fatal Four (these match name ppvs, hate em). For Punk it’s a double win. He gets a small degree of revenge on Taker for winning his belt and he also gives him one less giant to fight at Fatal Four. Sure Rey has beat him over and over, but it doesn’t’ change the fact that it wasn’t a close match at all of the occasions. He also has the manpower to help him take Taker down in the SES.
Chances of him being the attacker? 60% His history with Taker and title ambitions make him a slightly better suspect that Swagger. That said though I think Punk knows he’d gain more by taking Taker down in the ring.
The Big Show
Taker and TBS have a long history where they’ve been tag team partners, allies, and enemies. TBS knows Taker and his weakness perhaps as well as anyone and has the sheer size and power to damage him in relatively short time. That said though, he also has a lot of respect for the Dead Man and would likely have been his ally for the first part of their match at Fatal Four.
Chances of him being the attacker? 13% I honestly just can’t see him feel that he needs to take out Taker at this point in his career.
Rey Mysterio
They had a good match at Smackdown where Rey lost to Taker and in doing so lost his spot at Fatal Four. Yet while he lost his rival Punk won. After years of being the good guy and underdog only to barely touch major success its possible Rey finally snapped and attacked Taker. After all, who’s gotten his spot since the attack? Rey did. Plus a lot of people in the IWC have been wanting to see him as a heel for a while now, so maybe WWE has finally decided to give it a try.
Chances of him being the attacker? 25% I would of given him less, but since he won the spot Taker had it might lead to a fun story. Plus he was the one who really did injure him.
The Not So Usual Suspects
Shawn “HBK” Michaels
We all saw how crazy he was getting during the build up for his match against taker at WrestleMania XXVI. We also know that retirement is just a word for vacation in wrestling. He finally beat Taker. Come on, who else could it be?
Chances of him being the attacker? 100% Ok ok ok.
REAL chances of him being the attacker? 0% From the stories he’s happily retired with no itch to go back to the ring. Why would he want to too? He ended his career on a high note and coming back would only make him look like Flair and Hogan.
John Cena
The current WWE Champion has tried for years to win over the fans. Even going to the length to expand his five moves of doom to six moves of doom by learning an odd version of the STF. He also has defended against all challengers and has become the perfect example of a fighting champion. Still, fans boo him every time he walks out. He also said that he was tired of being the target and was going to start going after anyone who seemed like a threat to him. Taker, despite being on a different brand, is still a major threat. He also is long over due to a heel turn. Still, he's a super face so that throws some doubt on my theory.
Chances of him being the attacker? 55% Maybe this is wishful thinking, but I’d like to see him be man behind the attack, just so he’d change his character a little.
William Regal
I can dream can’t I? Regal is arguably the best pure wrestler in the WWE, yet has been overlooked time and time again. What a better way to get over than take down one of the biggest icons in the WWE? Plus that suit looks soo Godfatherish that I want him to order a hit on Taker if he didn't do it himself.
Chances of him being the attacker? 5% I wish it were more just so I could see him in a high profile feud again, but sadly I doubt it.
Most of these guys are good choices, but they aren’t my main suspect. My main suspect is none other than…
KANE!
If you don’t know the history between Taker and Kane then wiki it for more details. His relationship with his older brother has been one violent cycle of best friends and worse enemies. He’s tried to kill Taker multiple times in the past by setting his casket on fire with him in it, burying him alive, challenging him to an inferno match, etc. but to no success. Prehaps he finally succeeded in his mission to surpass Taker. After all, he has the most to gain. This gives him a pass to challenge Swagger for the gold by simple accusing him of trying to murder his brother. A little acting gives him complete fan support. As long as he’s championing Taker’s name he’s almost untouchable in what he can do and get away with, which is perfect for the borderline psychopathic tendencies he’s shown in the past. Plus it gives us a great buildup for a final feud between the Brothers of Destruction before they decide to hang up their boots.
Chances of him being the attacker? 75% Instant fan support, revenge for lost matches, and main event status simply by promising to get revenge on his brother’s attacker gives him plenty of reason attack his brother knowing that with Taker gone nobody can prove its he who was behind the attack, unless Taker wakes up. He's not as stupid as you might think.
These are just simple observations though. Considering the WWE’s history part of me wouldn’t be surprised if Taker ended up just tripping over little Horny. Then again that might would be funny to see Kane torturing the little guy out of WWE existence.
THIS JUST IN: I couldn’t help but to add a couple of comments behind the new invasion storyline. For the first time since they bought out WCW the WWE has completely just WOW’ed me. Watching the end of RAW last night and again this morning on youtube I couldn’t help but to just think that was the single greatest ending to a RAW in the last decade, perhaps ever with HBK‘s farewell address being the only thing close.
Who’s the mastermind behind this? Well, only two people go away without harm, Serena and Cole and lets be honest, Serena is too devoted to Punk to consider planning something like this. Cole on the other hand has been with NXT and has gained a bit of respect due to his work there unlike on RAW where he’s constantly looked down on. Of course I could also see it being something the rookies planned by themselves to gain respect and fear from the WWE Universe and Barrett simply decided to lead the charge.
Watching that though I felt three things that surprised me. The first thing was I could actually stand to see Otunga, till he botched his finisher again. Take him away from the ring and be a physical manager please. I’d be ok with that and I’m quite outspoken on my hate for Otunga. Secondly, maybe its just me but anyone else want to see a Slater and Gabriel team? Watching them there made me feel like they could make a strong tag team and I’d love to see them against The Hart Dynasty after the feud with the Usos is over.
Lastly though…they’ve earned a place on my Undertaker attacker list. If they want to make a name for themselves, what better way to do so than to take out the biggest stars in the WWE? They already did it with the SES and Cena, and Taker is a bigger name than them combined. Plus they’ve attacked Kane in the past before so its not like they’re not crazy enough to attack monstrous foes.
NXT Rookies
Chances they’re the attackers? 80% It might be partial wishful thinking, but I think it’d improve the storyline. Either way I haven’t been this excited about wrestling since the nWo was born or the WCW/ECW Invasion angel started.
Either way with the attack on Cena and the SES I think this feud might give us some strange alliances that I’m looking forward too. Cena, the SES, Mysterio, Miz, and others working together would be unique and that’s what WWE needs at the moment. Something they haven’t shown us before.
Regardless though it was the saving grace to a horrible “Viewers’s Choice”, which to me felt a little rigged to me by the way. I only wish I were able to see next weeks RAW now. I must give mad props to the WWE writers though, looks like they’ve finally gotten their act together to give us something very exciting. Don’t screw this up guys.
Anyway, until next time keep warm, least you want to suffer from Frostbite.
Last edited by IceDragonZero; 06-08-2010 at 03:29 PM.
I think its probably Kane or the NXT lot but more importantly why has the WWE not contacted the police? Kane is not authorised to carry out the investigation.
Really good read here mate, I like your reasonings and the probability percentages aswell
Your churning out good stuff.
If it's Kane then i riot. Honestly, I (& the WWE Universe) had had enough of Kane Undertaker feuds for a lifetime.
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Good work, man. I am undecided as to who it could be. They could go for Kane and give us the same generic feud these guys have had before, or the may just surprise us. I really hope it isn't Kane.
Fun column, Ice. I remembered a coat this time.
Very creative, bro. I'm diggin' this angle so far and I would have jumped on it if I were writing right now so props to you for doing so.
One of the announcers last night made some comment that sounded way too close to them leaving the door open to Kane attacking UT but not realizing he did it. I always prepare for day-time soap when Kane is in a story-intensive angle.
I dig a little mysery. Here's hoping it stays that way for a bit.
Good concept and good execution make for a good read here dragon. I think most people believe the safe money is on Kane, but I also think most fans don't want that to happen.
That said, if we all stop for a minute, we'll realize you missed the obvious culprit. It was Rikishi. I assume we all know who he did it for.
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I'd love it to be Cena, but my money's on either Kofi or MVP. The Main Page had something up about the creative team wanting to turn one of these two, with the recipient of said turn receiving a push. This could be the perfect opportunity to do just that. No matter who it is, I'm still pretty pysched for it. Who done it angles are usually fun.
This was quite enjoyable, although I have a couple of criticisms. You refer to Big Show all the time as TBS, is it really that much effort to just write Big Show? It just comes off as a bit lazy to me, like people who always refer to John Morrison as JoMo. Also I think you could have used less pictures; we all know what these guys look like, but it looks like you used them to make the column seem longer. I'm not saying you did that delibertely, but it's just the impression that doing that gives off.
Apart from that, this was pretty good stuff. Most of your choices were pretty sensible and the percentage ratings were a good idea. Also I hadn't considered HBK as the potential attacker, so some good observation there. Keep it up dude.
ChrisBear - As usual, thanks man. They might not being calling the police, but at least they're mentioning it and letting Kane do something about it which is more than the Joe angle that TNA ran a few months ago. The difference here? WWE knows their fans aren't stupid and keeps the stories up front.
NabidHassan - Maybe, but I myself wouldn't mind one last solid feud between them where they're shown to be mythical mosnters and opposite sides of the same coin.
Pringle - Agreed. While I wouldn't mind another good feud between them them not letting it be Kane could give us a real sense of mystery. Part of why I'm digging the angle so much is cause it reminds me of a good detective story to a degree.
Shane - Thanks. If you do decide to write a column about this later I do look forward to reading it. I agree though, the mystery in this angle is just amazing as Taker is such a star that anyone could benefit from rubbing him out. I'm hoping this will last for at least three solid months, but I'd really love for it to last till WrestleMania XXVII.
Savor4Hire - He did it for the Rock so the Rock's return won't be lessened by any more popular star. I'm kicking myself for not adding him now. His percentage ranking...8% for the said reasons. While smart money does seem to be on Kane I'm hoping for a big time swerve with Cena or any other big time face.
freeman - I wouldn't found on Kofi or MVP really. WWE is wanting to appeal to minorities and for that reason I don't see them turning heel with a near murder of one of the biggest stars in wrestling history; however, I could be wrong. I admit to a degree of laziness in typing TBS insted of The Big Show. Most of the time I call people by either their first or last name only, but in his case its his initals. About the pictures though, its not so much I'm looking to try and make my column look bigger, but whenever I chose to focus on a star I like to put their picture there as a bit of a way of throwing them out more. I'm glad you enjoyed the read though. Like you I'd really like to see Cena be the attacker due to his comments.
Yet another good column man. One problem though. I have it too don't worry. You should have went through and proofread it a time or two. There was multiple times where it was evident that you were missing a word. A good thorough proofread eliminates that. But, I loved the format, and subject. BTW, thanks freeman, you just gave me a topic to write about this week. IDZ great job, and catch ya later'
I'd love for it to be the rookies, or definitely MVP. I just don't see that happening. It has the best chance of being Kane, but I hope that it isn't him, unless it doesn't lead to a payoff. If Kane killed his brother, like Taker was supposed to have killed Kane, but Taker never comes back, I'm all for it. Unfortunately, it'll probably end up being Jack Swagger, because he is trying to protect his title.
Good read here bro, you brought some ideas to me that I hadn't thought of yet.
EDIT: Anyone else think that pick of Darren Young in the NXT banner is like really, really gay?
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It was Rikishi. He did it for the Rock.
And yes, I enjoyed the column but I honestly think that if it's anyone minus Kane or the NXT rookies, it'll be awesome. Those two are way too obvious choices and it'll really suck the life out of it unless there's a nice shock involved. Personally, I hope it's Rey Mysterio. He needs a heel turn like Sheamus needs a tan.
Good stuff here and it's nice to see a column with a bit of colour and effort put into it. Other writers- take note.
Interesting take, and those are good outcomes, but what about Drew McIntyre? they have to end this Matt Hardy thing sometime soon, and he needs a new enemy. If they're trying to give him a name, this would be a bold move. I know it probably won't happen, just an idea.
Enjoyed the column as usual, great job.
Quite the enjoyable read, here. One guy that I think may wind up being the culprit is Sheamus. I typically figure that it's the one guy they aren't talking about, yet, but if this is a long-term (like Mania storyline), I think it could be Sheamus. Or Chris Jericho.
If it's a Summerslam storyline - I'd say it's Swagger...
No matter who it is...you made us think...and that's a good thing...
Spartacus - Thanks. I look over it a couple of times, but it seems like no matter what I do there's always a couple of errors in the final product. Glad you enjoyed it though.
ReyCa$h - I'm glad you enjoyed it and even more glad I was able to get you to think a little. And yeah, he looks freaking gay in the pic.
anonymous - Agreed, Rey does need a turn prehaps more than Cena. I for one and getting tired of the underdog angle over and over. If he attacked his opponents before the matches...that'd be more believable. Its part of why I hate that they didn't put him in the SES. Glad you liked it and thanks for the nod.
Viking Rage - Drew honestly escaped my thoughts. I think he's arrogent and cocky enough in him having Vince backing him up he'd take on Taker in the ring in a loaded match where he was all but promised the win. Thanks bro.
Dr. CMV1 - Glad you liked it doc. Honestly I did think about Sheamus, but I chose to skip him for fear of the column seeming to drag on. Jericho could be another cool guy too, but I skipped him for the same reasons. Sheamus and Jericho are both bad enough and have the power and skill to pull it off, but Sheamus and Jericho would usually brag about it though. Ok, now I'm kicking myself for not putting them up. Sheamus gets a 35% because he hasn't bragged about it yet. Jericho gets a 45% cause I could see him doing it, but he, like Swagger probably would know better than to upset Kane. I'm glad I was able to get you thinking though.
SIDENOTE - I hope that its Swagger if its a short storyline, but I REALLY hope he gets accused, brags its him, and loses the title, only for Kane to find out he was just lying to make a bigger name for himself and the real attacker is still out there at large. Adds more mystery.
True. I'd give him a 35% for the reasons I explained. The main thing I see holding this back though is his additude in the locker room according to the MP. Then again, ya never know. Lately storylines have been way more exciting so I'm not gonna rule it out.
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