Random WrestleMania 23 thoughts.

While attending the THQ Superstar Challenge, two things stick out.

(1) MVP had the best quote that I've heard all week. "You marks are booing me? But, still you paid money and bought a ticket to watch me play a video game. How stupid are you?" I would have to agree.

(2) The World Heavyweight champion Batista recieved a decent pop from the crowd. But, it soon turned ugly as chats of "'Taker, 'Taker, 'Taker" rang out loud though out the Gem Theatre.
When it finally quieted down after a few minutes, Batista didn't help his case any. "You can chant 'Taker all you want. But, this Sunday, I will put an end to his WrestleMania winning streak." I kinda see a heel turn in Batista's future. That is, after he loses on Sunday.

Chavo Guerrero got a huge pop during Thursday competition. Why? Because, he wrestled as his uncle, Hall of Famer Eddie Guerrero in a victory over Mr. Kennedy and in defeat against Elijah Burke. "It's fitting that I beat Mr. Kennedy using Eddie. Mr. Kennedy beat Eddie in his last match. Now, the Guerrero family have their revenge."

I was kinda glad that Kenny Dykstra lost to Jeff Hardy in their opening round match. He spent too much time complaining how THQ made the biggest mistake in their history of WWE titles by not having him in "Smackdown vs Raw 2007" The biggest mistake of Kenny young career will be if he ever brags about beating 16-time World Heavyweight Champion "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair.
I will personally beat him like a Canadian mule. Hopefully, he won't be in "Smackdown vs Raw 2008".

On a personal note, I have some questions that needs to be anwsered. Why isn't Ric Flair, Carlito, The Big Show, George "The Animal" Steele, and Hulk Hogan not appearing at this year's WrestleMania? Why are Shawn Michaels and John Cena still tag team champs? What is King Booker doing in a ladder match? Why are the Intercontinental Champion and the ECW Champion in the same match? Why isn't there more celebrities at WM 23 than Donald Trump.
Will there be a catfight between the two "Billion Dollar princesses", Ivanka Trump and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley? Will there be any "wardrobe malfunctions" during the "Lumberjill" match for the WWE Women's Title between Melina and Ashley? Why are people reading books by Mick Foley? Has "The Miz" left town yet? What did Tommy Dreamer enjoy more, bowling at Skore Lanes on Wednesday night or beating both Lashley and MVP on Thursday night playing "Smackdown vs. Raw 2007"?

I'm done. I'll be hanging out with Lashley at Skore Lanes for a benefit for the Make a Wish foundation, then head to Ford Field to check out the WrestleMania Fan Access tour. I'll watch the Hall of Fame ceromonies at home Saturday night. Later.

Darrin Hill is a freelance writer and a longtime Detroit-area wrestling fan. You can reach him at: insideslam@hotmail.com.

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