smkelly Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 In 2001, Triple H faced The Undertaker at WrestleMania 17. Some of the IWC (myself included) feared that Hunter would end the streak because of his already sizable pull in the company. Obviously, that didn't happen, and the IWC had a sense of relief. Now, ten years later, Triple H is once again pitted against The Undertaker at WrestleMania (27). Things have changed considerably since WrestleMania 17. Hunter went from dating Stephanie to marrying her to having children with her. His position in the company sky-rocketed (as a result of his relationship), which is evidenced by countless PPV main-events and World title reigns. Furthermore, his position behind the scenes has also built up nicely too. He is still on the booking team and now, even has an office of his own. So, is Hunter finally the man to topple The Streak? And if so, is it a good thing or a bad thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerpride Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Triple H is obviously not winning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Sorrow Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Were they even pushing the streak as a major part of the Mania storyline at Mania 17? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCampbell Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I don't really recall it being mentioned until 'Taker faced Orton at 'Mania 21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cox Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I think when Taker beat Flair at X-8, they mentioned he was 10-0 at Wrestlemania and that's when it first started getting pushed on-screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loss Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 HHH was going to win that match initially, but they changed the finish when Shawn Michaels flaked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerpride Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 HHH was going to win that match initially, but they changed the finish when Shawn Michaels flaked out. I thought the finish was HBK costing Triple H the match, to set up a feud and a match at Backlash. They have mentioned he is undefeated since Wrestlemania 11. Orton became the first wrestler to face him just so he could break the streak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingus Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I just watched X-7 last night. They did mention the Streak several times, but it wasn't the primary focus of the storyline. (Although oddly the angle started almost exactly the same way, with HHH bragging about how he's beaten everyone and has no challenges left.) When Taker got the pin, Ross screamed "Nine-and-oh!" So while the streak wasn't yet as big a deal as it would become later, it was definitely part of the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smkelly Posted March 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Triple H is obviously not winningYou know, I'd love to have that type of optimism regarding Hunter and more importantly, the WWE, but I just can't. I mean, how many times have they swerved us in the past - or destroyed characters? Not saying if Taker loses it'll destroy him character wise, but it will definitely do something to him, and to that degree, Triple H too. They did, after all, de-mask Kane, which ruined him for a lengthy period of time, as the "scars" were only psychological. The WWE does have a track record of doing the wrong thing, notably with HHH involved. Maybe I'm just being too pessimistic? At any rate, if Triple H does win - what's the end result? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victator Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 No losing the mask gave Kane a big boost. It was booking him evenly with Shane McMahon for three months that hurt him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 At any rate, if Triple H does win - what's the end result? Hilarity on my part. And really, what's to hope from such a match in 2011 ? Either HHH retires, which is way overdue, I don't understand how anyone would want to watch him in 2011 (well, I didn't understand it in 2001 either but that's another matter), either the streak is finally broken (which I don't think will happen quite honestly). Their match in WMX7 was really bad, so ten years later, as HHH is old and Taker is broken down, it probably will be ugly to watch. So the only real interest to me is to have a memorable result. If Taker just beats HHH and nothing comes out of it, yawn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strummer Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Alvarez says they are going on last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovert Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 You wonder what that means for Cena-Miz? Will Miz win? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smkelly Posted March 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Alvarez says they are going on lastIf that is true, their match was obviously elevated over two World titles and puts the "Royal Rumble winner main events WrestleMania!" to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Alvarez says they are going on last Which is understandable. It's obviously the biggest match on the card. I mean, Cena vs Miz ? Seriously... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loss Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 I haven't been paying attention at all. Is HHH still putting up his career? I haven't seen talk of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loss Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Alvarez says they are going on lastIf that is true, their match was obviously elevated over two World titles and puts the "Royal Rumble winner main events WrestleMania!" to bed. Eh, almost every show has more than one "main event" these days, which is annoying. Main eventing Wrestlemania doesn't mean what it used to, because some years there are 4-5 "main events". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strummer Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 the career stip was dropped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Aww shit... My interest goes down a notch. The double World title matches always made main eventing WM lesser than it used to be anyway. When will this nonsense stop ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Supposedly, Jericho recorded interviews hyping the match, ala Shawn. I don't believe the streak was ever hyped before Mania until the Orton match either. I do recall Taker's growing record being mentioned over the years, both during the match and after the match. Heck, I remember Vince mentioning that Taker went to 4-0 after beating Bundy, but there was no major pre-Mania hype until Mania 21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJH Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 It's really balooned in the last few years - you can't imagine him wrestling Mark Henry at WrestleMania now and that was only five years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerpride Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Triple H is obviously not winningYou know, I'd love to have that type of optimism regarding Hunter and more importantly, the WWE, but I just can't. I mean, how many times have they swerved us in the past - or destroyed characters? Not saying if Taker loses it'll destroy him character wise, but it will definitely do something to him, and to that degree, Triple H too. They did, after all, de-mask Kane, which ruined him for a lengthy period of time, as the "scars" were only psychological. The WWE does have a track record of doing the wrong thing, notably with HHH involved. Maybe I'm just being too pessimistic? At any rate, if Triple H does win - what's the end result? But he's not winning. De-masking Kane, and Kane's rampage of terror was amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004Holds Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Alvarez says they are going on last I hope not. Every time HHH has main evented a Wrestlemania (except for WM 20) the match was boring. I'm not looking forward to Taker vs. HHH to begin with, but I can't believe that the WWE would do something that shortsighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyonthewall2983 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 I thought Lawler/Cole was last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smkelly Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 The Streak > 8 WWF World Heavyweight Championships, 5 World Heavyweight Championships, 5 WWF Intercontinental Championships, King of the Ring, and Royal Rumble victory. Yeah, I don't see Hunter burying his title accomplishments unless he's winning. Man, I'm turning into a mark. I might need an intervention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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