5 Days from Departure

It is hard to believe that the time has finally come. In just a few short days, House and I will be leaving the state of Tennessee for bigger ground....Wrestlemania 25. I sincerely appreciate the support of followers such as AL, Tarantula, Greer, David, and Hobgood. Your guest postings have been greatly received by the general public, as I have at least a dozen different people come up to me every day and tell me how awesome the blog is. Although House and I will be the only ones in his non-air-conditioned Civic, you will all be there with us in spirit.



Also, this weekend the blogs will be updated almost hour on the hour. Be prepared for pictures from the road and stories of prank calls too good to be true. If you never follow this blog again (which is a STRONG possibility), follow it this Saturday and Sunday. The "Show of Shows" is upon us, and I look forward to all of you following us on our journey.



Wrestlemania III. What else needs to be said? The match between Hogan and Andre the Giant defined 'Mania as the wrestling spectacle that it is today. This is bigger than Bobby Whiskers vs. John Tibbles. Bigger than David King vs. Grant Leaver. Bigger than Josh Pollock vs. Men and Food (or something like that--look it up on MySpace). This was IT and Daybo would say. When Hogan picked Andre up and slammed him down, he changed the world of professional wrestling in the process.


So for those of you reflecting back to yesteryear, remember Hogan and Andre (R.I.P.). Every once in a while when the Podge stops talking about his hair, he pauses and mentions Wrestlemania III, saying, "Hogan was the man, but my hair was so much better." Nonetheless, we look forward to titanic moments such as this one this coming Sunday.


Raw is Jericho,

Dot

Wrestlemania XIV Stone Cold v. HBK

As I sit waiting for Wrestlemaina to arrive, like a heroin addict waiting for their next fix. I am taken back to my childhood, and a match that sticks out in my mind took place March 29, 1998. A match between two legends of my childhood: Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Shawn Michaels, but some of us forget the x-factor of this match. Degeneration X's influence was reaching an all-time high, and nothing made that more apparent than the support of Iron Mike Tyson. As the match took place and both legends submitted their bodies to brutal closed fist punches and extreme knife edge chops. The highlight occurred as Michaels landed a graceful elbow drop, and was ready to strike up the band with his "sweet chin music". As Stone Cold rose to his feet, he countered the sweet chin music twice and finally silenced Michaels with a devastating stunner. As Stone Cold went for the pin Iron Mike made the guest 3 count and Stone Cold was named champion. I mentioned the x-factor previously, this statement was not due to the fact that Iron Mike was there, it is the fact that Wrestlemania is so pure that even Iron Mike can not make a mockery of it. Not only did having Mike Tyson there prevent a possible beating of an innocent woman or a face tat, but Tyson did possibly the only descent thing in his life as he not only made the 3 count, but continued to knock out HBK and drape his body with the most beautiful shirt the WWF has ever created. The shirt I'm referring to is the Austin 3:16 shirt. I would like to think that Tyson and Austin had a good cold beer after the match, as men should. In closing, I would like to thank all of the supporters of this great event, and wish my blessing upon House and Dotson's journey ahead, to Wrestlemania.

-Hobgood

VISIT THE KING FISH KITCHEN!

David King here. I am currently sitting in Martin at the Shady Pines. Man do I love Hwy 22! The match I am scheduled to analyze is this one:

Matt Hardy vs. Jeff Hardy--once brothers now sworn enemies. These two brothers remind me of my relationship to Dotson. We once got real angry at each other and settled it inside a steel cage. However, these two are going to settle their differences in an extreme rules match.

I recall when I had to jump in the pond with Wesley Morgan, and the days in which my father Waymer shot at Dotson with his shotgun (true story). Anyways, I don't konw how this applies to the Hardy vs. Hardy match, but I took 37 Tylenols earlier and am feeling PRETTY GOOD.

Rating: 6

Winner: Hardy

If you haven't tried the catfish in Pleasantville yet, please do. Don't be mistaken--the sign says "Helga's Pantry." Stop by for some great seafood. I'm watching Jim Herron wrestle a grizzly bear as we speak, but that may just be the Tylenol talking. Nonetheless, I love wrestling and wish I was going to 'Mania with Dotson and House. Thanks to both of you for your dedicaition.

"Whit! You got farrred!",

David King (of Pleasantville/Junior Turr President/Associate Greenskeeper at Skyview Country Club/Tractor Salesmen at Lynch Equipment/Sawmill Worker at Freeman's Lumber/Waiter at King's Fish Kitchen/Golf Galaxy Salesman/Mr. Burger Chef/Lifetime Dancer/Carpenter/Fighter Pilot/Sandman/Clock Maker/Butcher/Baker/Candlestick Maker)

Does anybody really care about this match?

I try to stay positive when analyzing these matches, but I'm going to have to go down House's road on this one. I can appreciate the fact that Vince McMahon tries to involve the Divas in some aspect of Wrestlemania each year, but they are just boring to watch (unless you are into really bad wrestling). I mean, this 25-Diva Battle Royal for the title of "Miss Wrestlemania" makes about as much sense as House fist-pumping against Georgetown two years ago after having his lay-up goal-tended by Roy Hibbert (not to mention the fact that we were down by 25 with two minutes to go). Anyways, I'm keeping this post brief because it deserves no more mention.

Rating: 1

Winner: Debra McMichael. She's not in it, but she was always my favorite Diva.

In other news, I am heading to the glorious Martin, Tennessee, tomorrow. Some might know this place as "Where all of your dreams come true." I look forward to throwing darts at Shady Pines, and hearing AL bash Tim Floyd repeatedly. "Pike Fights" is on hand as well, and I even heard Jim Herron and Richard Breece would be there in a tag match vs. TWO BEARS!!! Things are sure to get out of hand. Well, there was little wrestling discussed today, but it's not like anybody reads this thing. And a big thanks to AL, Tarantula, and House for great posts. According to House I am responsible for destroying our nation's economy.

All hail King Booker,

Dot

House here. I want to first thank Al and Terantula for their input thus far. Al may have had the post of the year, but Cude didnt run from a challenge and posted some great analysis. Speaking of running, I was just informed today that Dotson had his own little hit and run incident over the Christmas break, so I guess I'll be driving for the majority of our trip to Mania.

Anyways, the match I want to rip...I mean cover today is the money in the bank ladder match. This match features some names that are sure to never sniff the WWE hall of fame. The eight men in the match include Kofi Kingston, Christian, Kane, MVP, Shelton Benjamin, CM Punk, Mark Henry, and Finley ("I like to fight"). If you've heard of more than 2 of these guys then you're probably one the reason this country's in the economic crisis we're in. (Makes sense, right?)

So, sense none of you have heard of any of these people, I am going to tell you what I know of them.
1) Kofi Kingston: He's Jamaican. That's it.

2) Christian: He was in a satanic type group called the Brood and has actually been allowed to be champion of stuff even though I think Page Mac could take this guy in a fight.

3)Kane: By far the most notable name and a lock to win this match. I mean, if he loses this match then I'll never make another prediction of any kind for the rest of my life.

4)MVP: He's the US Title holder which should be renamed the "Who Cares" Title.

5)Shelton Benjamin: The highlight of his career was being a hinchman for Kurt Angle. Doesn't get much worse than that.

6)CM Punk: Next to JBL and Kevin Nash, I don't think I've disliked a wrestler more than this guy who is called the "Straight Edged Superstar." That's the lamest nickname since Will Peeples tried to give himself the nickname "Icebox." On a side note, CM Punk has a tattoo of the Pepsi logo...?

7)Mark Henry: The World's Strongest Man. The thing I don't understand about Mark Henry's presence in this match is that it is physically impossible for Henry to be in this match because he is so obese that there is no way he could climb a ladder and pull down a briefcase.

8) Finley: He like's to fight. Surprisingly, Finley is the guy I'm rooting for in this fight, but the chances of him winning are similar to the chances that Keaton will ever beat me in anything besides Kentucky Wildcat trivia. My appreciation for Finley all started at the Royal Rumble a couple of year's ago. He defied all the odds and came within seconds of surpassing Rick Flare's record for longest time in the Rumble.

Anyways, I'm kinda depressed thinking that I just spent 30 minutes breaking down this match.

Oh you didnt know? Well, yo' ___ better call somebody!!!

House

Three Old Men vs. A Lion Heart=No Contest

I can’t believe I, the Tarantula, have been given the honor of analyzing this match for the ages. We will see hall of famers as well and Y2J himself. To begin with let’s look at the legend team. You have the kilted wonder “Rowdy” Roddy Piper who has been over the hill for at least fifteen years, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat (what’s he gonna do? Breath fire on Jericho), and Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka. As the Juice would say “com’on!” Superfly’s grandson is retired! The anchor of this team is Piper, ridiculous. The best wrestler in that corner isn’t even wrestling, Ric Flair. On the other side of the ring the Y2J Chris Jericho. BTW…would someone tell him that it is now 2009. Y2K was NINE years ago! Despite this, he is a great wrestler and in my mind the favorite. Bring on the Sr. Citizen’s league! Jericho wins in record time!

Rating: π

Winner: Jericho

I am now going to write a random paragraph. I could analyze the purpose of life. I could talk about Hugh Laurie. I could even talk about this table in our apartment that is falling apart. However, I am going to tell you how much I miss Howard Finkle! Do you remember that time he dressed up in the white gown and the little leaf crown thing? Sorry, I don’t know what they are called. He is a wrestling legend. Anyone that can take the kind of verbal and even sometimes physical abuse he did deserves much more credit than what he has gotten. At least Earl Hebner got some shoutouts from good ol’ JR. I think at Wrestlemania they should take five minutes to honor the living legend Howard Finkle!

With hugs and kisses,

Tarantula

Triple Threat? Hardly!!!!

This is AL writing a special column for the Mania blog. Sorry it took so long. As some of you know, the Sirius Satellite radio that I subscribe to has recently launched an all day everyday Metallica station. As you know it is Mandatory therefore I have had to continue listening in my car. This means yes I have slept in my car for close to a week.

Anyways D wanted me to discuss a particular type of match that will be on full display at WrestleMania 25. This particular match is a Triple Threat Match. Edge is the first competitor in this match. Who are the other two contestants you ask? To quote my good friend "The Rock" it doesn't matter who the other two are. Edge is Mr. Money in the Bank and will dominate this match. He might even enter himself into the Money in the Bank match and steal yet another match in his illustrious career.

Anyways back to the Triple Threat. This match should change its name to ALL HAIL The Ultimate Opportunist Match. Edge has personally guaranteed to me that he will escape this historic event with an inevitable "Dubbya" Matthew and I have made a special wager on this match. When Edge wins, D must bow down to the Greatest Superstar in Sports Entertainment today. What happens if Edge loses you ask? Nothing. Because this just isn't possible. Now some of the readers might ask about Edge's recent record at 'Mania. No need to worry fellow opportunists. This year Edge will not have to LET the Undertaker win to keep his alleged streak intact. Edge realized that it would benefit him further down the road to throw this match in order to please the thousands of Deadman fans who aren't able to cheer for a real superstar. Now that Edge is in a match where ridiculous bogus records must not be protected, he will be able to shine for the thousands in attendance and the millions watching around the world. Anyways I think I hear another 'Tallica song starting up.

Peace until next time. AL

Analyzing the matches so far...

To this point, it appears there will be 9 matches at the 25th. I am getting pretty excited about it. The next few days will be dedicated to analyzing these matches and giving them a 1-10 rating on how good I think the match will turn out. There will be guest postings throughout the week, so be on the lookout.

I begin with what I am sure is going to be the match of the night. This match will rival the Dotson-King epic duels of the past. Undertaker enters the event with a 16-0 Wrestlemania record, while Shawn Michaels is known as "Mr. Wrestlemania. Both of these men are at their best at the show of shows, and this one is sure to not disappoint.

Rating: 10

Pick: Undertaker. As bad as I want to see HBK pull it out, I don't see the Deadman ever losing at 'Mania. But what a match it will be!

I now move to a match that has a lot of bad blood behind it. Greer's Randy Orton takes on fellow roommate AL's Triple H. Shady Pines might explode shortly after this match begins. WWE has done a nice job of building up the story line here, and it looks like it might be a No DQ match. Expect lots of blood here considering Orton's assault on the McMahon family and Triple H's undying love for the sledgehammer which he never uses properly.

Rating: 8.5

Pick: The Game. Though I was torn over this pick, I don't see both titles changing hands. I'm thinking Cena will take the World Heavyweight from Edge, so Triple H is safe. This one could go either way, however.

As promised, today we honor our 3--yes, 3--followers. AL, Greer, and Terantula are men of vision. They see the potential in this blog and are investing their time and money in it. If anyone else reads this, be sure you thank these men for their committment and rediculous dedication.

With tables, ladders, and chairs,

Dot

A Tribute to Double J

Below you will behold a close personal friend of mine (not really but I like to think so). Jeff Jarrett has been without a doubt the biggest fan of the Belmont Bruins who happens to be a wrestler. He is a multiple time world champion, and he even flies Andy Wicke around in private jets on occasion. He even scored House, Andy and myself some backstage tickets to TNA's Slammiversary in 2007.

We salute you Double J, for at Wrestlemania 11 you lost to Razor Ramon via disqualification, but you were able to hold on to your Intercontinental Championship. Although not the most memorable match, it is one that lives on in 'Mania lore, if for nothing other than the awesome outfit that you wore to the ring.

This 'Mania also held probably the worst match in 'Mania history. Lawrence Taylor beat Bam Bam Bigelow (R.I.P.) in what was a brutal display of wrestling. Whit Folsom prank calling the Cude residence as LT saying, "I'm gonna sack your quarterback" was much more entertaining. Speaking of prank calls, Keaton Belcher recently called Marty Wallace pretending to be from "American Life Insurance." Keaton said they had "more customers and better service than Farm Bureau." It was pretty hilarious.

Today we close with a big thank you to the guys who are making this blog happen--Keaton Belcher and Ben Kann. They are the guys who are out every day making sure we have sponsers to keep this blog going. So far our only sponsors are Edwardo's, Pendleton County High School, and Ben Kann, Inc. Tomorrow we will honor Andrew Greer, AL, and Terantula for being the only followers of the blog. Until then, keep the comments coming. So far we have a grand total of 1.

Ooooooh yeeeah snap into a Slim Jim,

Dot

It's 1:30 in the morning in Oxford, MS, and I'm fighting fatigue. However, I told Dotson I would put a post up, and I've got to stay true to my word like I always do... Anyways, the theme of this post is a little bit off the topic of WrestleMania, but I feel like it's something everyone needs to know. And that something is that the Old ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling) is, in my humble opinion, the most entertaining/ best wrestling ever. Thanks to the good people of YouTube, I have grown to love waisting my precious time watching the most dangerous stunts performed, period. (Except for the time Dotson fell on his back into a creek with his golf bag strapped to him)

I guess you could say at this point in my life, the only wrestling I really enjoy watching is the kind that leads its performers to abuse large amounts of narcotics and alcohol just to make it through the day. Ideas that the WWE used to become legitimate like hardcore matches and young women being slammed through flaming tables orginated in ECW. In any one night, an ECW fan could see New Jack jump off a thirty foot ledge onto concrete, or Spike Dudley violently tossed from the ring into a crowd of drunk fans, or Sabu smash Rob Van Dam through a table by doing 2 backflips off the top rope. (If you don't know what I just said then go type those names into a search engine and get your life turned upside down). In fact, the "New Jack" character was so crazy that he admitedly tried to kill several wrestlers on separate occassions. I'm not kidding. He admits to it in New Jack: Hardcore (some documentary I found on YouTube).

The thing is, guys like Hogan or Flare do something crazy like the ECW guys. (I think George Costanza could take Terry Bolea anyday.) Whie the Hulk was sitting around telling kids to eat their vitamins and say their prayers, ECW wrestlers were pouring booze down 13 year olds throats. Then again, maybe Hogan was the smart one. While Hogan spent 90% of his time entering and exiting the ring as "I Am a Real America" played on repeat 15 times, ECW guys were trying to ensure that they could never walk after the age of 27. ("Stop the match!!! He's only 27 years old!!! -JR) So, while Hogan is now 78 years old, I will still probably see him make some lame appearance at WrestleMania 25 and the guys from (real) ECW will be sitting at home taking large amounts of some pain killer wathcing an ex Real Worlder (the Miz... which I think stands for miserable) and a guy with a Pepsi tatoo (CM Punk?) take their places on the ECW roster.

Anyways, for anyone who's bored right now, and you probably are if you are reading this, go look up "Vic Grimes Dies" on youtube and tell me that's not way cooler than anything the Four Horseman ever did.

Nevertheless, I am adding an old school ECW tables, ladders, and chairs match featuring the Dudleys, New Jack, Sandman, Tommy Dreamer, Taz, Sabu, and RVD to my wishlist for things I want to see at this years WreslteMania. So, currently it's that match and a Bret Hart return that I'm hoping for. I think there's a better chance that I'll see Keaton Belcher beat me in Ken Griffey, Jr. baseball for the SNES than seeing the two aforementioned matches, but who knows? Anything could happen on The Road Trip to End All Road Trips...

You better call somebody

House

Icon vs. Icon

I will do my best to move on past my friend's harsh words regarding the iron man match. Today's match takes us back to 2002 at Wrestlemania 18. Perhaps the biggest showdown of past vs. present, the People's Champion The Rock took on the Immortal Hulk Hogan.

Technically, he was Hollywood Hogan for this match, but that was just lame. Even though AL was the biggest nWo fan doesn't mean it was right. AL is always cheering for the cheaters anyways (e.g., Edge). But let's not attack AL, he already has to jump in the nasty pond at Skyview after putting his 2nd shot on #4 across the road (see him for an explanation).

Back to the original topic, The Rock was in his prime, and the Hulkster was getting older. The fans were surprisingly backing Hogan, who put up a valiant fight. In the end, this epic battle ended with the Rock getting the 1-2-3 after an electrifying People's Elbow. But what a match! This instant classic can be only rivaled by the fight between Andrew House and Keaton Belcher over the honor of a world-class volleyball player. That fight has yet to produce a winner, but Belcher is chomping at the bit to get back into the ring with House. Or perhaps the epic Dotson vs. Greer "I Hate Kelly" match that took place in the Dressler Dungeon back in 1998 is a little more familiar. You get it, The Rock vs. Hogan was easily a top-5 'Mania match.


As you can see above, House lept out of his seat after The Rock scored the pin, whereas Shane Dansby was more of a Hogan fan, and I was torn. Regardless, we all went to Ru San's for some "cultured" sushi after the match concluded.

Will there be another Icon vs. Icon match at the 25th? Perhaps Hogan vs. Cena? Iron Shiek vs. MVP? Or House's dream match: J.B.L. vs. Repo Man. Whatever happens, the days are getting closer, and I am getting more excited. I hope you are too.

By the way, Terantula's dad was wondering if anybody had any spare "Battries." I'm not sure what those are, but if you have any please contact him at 1-800-BATTRY.

Eat your vitamins and say your prayers, brother,

Dot

It's currently 2 p.m. in Oxford, MS, and while I should be grinding away at my studies, I have decided to waste another 45 minutes of my life to write another entry into the all important Dot and House's WrestleMania Expedition Blog. Can't wait to tell my parents that I failed out of school not because of women, drugs, alcohol, gambling, etc. but because of a blog. Oh well, I guess I can always fall back on working at Snappy's pizza and being a camera man for Dotson's junior varsity team next year. It's great having connections, isn't it?

Anyways, on to more pressing matters. I'm glad Dotson just wrote a piece on why the Iron Man Match was so awesome because I've been planning on dissecting the match myself for quite some time. You see, in my humble opinion, the Iron Man Match was the most boring, drawn-out piece of dog crap that I ever saw in my entire lifetime which is saying alot because I've seen a whole season of the OC and that wasn't pretty either. A normal wreslting match lasts anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, which is plenty of time for two men to beat the daylights out of each other and for one guy to lay on top of the other while another guy in black and white stripes slaps the canvas three times. But, noooo. The Iron Man Match went for 60 freaking minutes and still no one was even declared the winner. They had to "make up" a stinking overtime.

Now, I liked Bret Hart alot back in the day. I used to have fantasies as a kid about the Hitman coming up to me and putting his huge shades on my head. So the Iron Man Match was even worse because Bret lost to a little punk who wore an outfits Boy George would never even put on. Now, I have come to respect Michaels in my later years and even believe he was a much more entertaining wrestler and character than Bret, but man I hated him when I was 11.

Anyways, the Iron Man Match was terrible because it was just boring. How can anyone make up a choreographed match for 60 minutes and it be executed in an entertaining fashion? That's right, it can't be done. Here's a list of things I would have rather spent 60 minutes doing:

Watch Mike Smithson throw batting practice to East Hickman middle.

Discuss with Roger Dotson about why he has such a full head of hair at his age. (Also, Mr. Dotson will be featured in a future blog so stay tuned for that.)

Discuss 17th century Russian poetry with a hamster.

Participate in an actual Iron Man.

Study... which is what I need to be doing, so this blog is done.

I just hope the next time someone mentions why the Iron Man Match was so awesome, you will stop such nonsensical rhetoric and straighten that persons views out. On the other hand, if you still believe the Iron Man Match was "cool", then it's probably best that you immediately check yourself into counseling because something is obviously not right in your head.

Bye

House

The Greatest 60+ Minutes in Wrestling History

How could I possibly continue this blog without discussing the greatest Wrestlemania match of all time??? For those of you unfamiliar with the Iron Man Match that changed wrestling, here is a look back...

In 1996, Shawn Michaels entered the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California, with one thing on his mind: achieving his boyhood dream--win the WWF (eh, WWE I mean) Championship. He wanted it badly. He wanted it worse than Terantula (Cudeball) wants insects every night in Hillside 2612. He wanted it more than Greer wants to blow up right now. You get the picture.

Flying down from the ceiling on a zip-chord (R.I.P. Owen), Michaels proved once again why he is the "Showstopper" with the greatest 'Mania entrance ever. After duking it out for 60 minutes with House's favorite Bret "The Hitman" Hart, niether HBK or the "Excellence of Execution" could score a victory. Overtime was ordered, much to the shagrin of the Hitman, and one superkick later Michaels had his victory.

His dream had come true. He might as well have been Keaton Belcher jogging around Rupp Arena in a Kentucky Wildcat jumsuit with Jules Camara and Patrick Sparks. Michaels went on to become arguably the greatest entertainer in the history of the world, joining the likes of Eddie Money, Corbin Bernson, and Wayne Newton. Hart would eventually be cheated by Vince McMahon at the 1997 Survivor Series.

This Wrestlemania match is my all-time favorite, despite an hour's worth of clotheslines, back-body drops, and headlocks ("ANOTHER HEADLOCK RANDY?"). Still, the whole world stopped to watch these two icons do battle inside the squared circle for more than an hour. For their efforts I applaud.

What are your favorite matches? Let us know so when we see Vince in Houston we can have them re-enacted at the Ag Pavilion in Grinder's Switch (no, not you Keaton).

Because Stone Cold said so,

Dot

First off, I want to congratulate the Belmont Bruins on a victory in the first round of the A-Sun tourney. Ten straight conference tournament wins and counting. I will be in attendance for the Second Round matchup.

Anyways, I'll move on to more important things. One of which happens to be the preparation for the trip to see the Greatest Spectacle in all of Sports Entertainment. No, I'm not talking about the time Dotson's golf coach wrestled a bear, or the time Coach Byrd got beat by his wife in a game of one on one. I am of course referring to WrestleMania 25.

As I look forward to this undoubtedly life-altering experience, many questions arise. Such as:

Will driving 20 hours to see grown men slap each other while wearing leather underwear actually improve my life or simply send me into a deep state of confusion and regret?

Will Vince McMahon make my dreams come true and allow Brett Hart to wrestle in a farewell match at WrestleMania 25?

How will the WWE incorporate Horn Swaggle (a midget dressed as a leperchaun) into this years card?

Will Shawn Michaels aka the Heartbreak Kid actually kick someone's teeth down their throat as he has threatened on several occassions?

Will Dotson strip down to his boxers in order to keep cool on the car ride down just as he did on a trip to Little Rock this summer?

Will this be the road trip to end all road trips?

Not to mention, I don't even know if it will be possible for me to make it from Houston, TX on Sunday night to Oxford, MS at 11 a.m. in enough time for me to present a ten page paper on Internal Audit. Sometimes you just got to put things in perspective though. I just have to ask myself which is more important. Seeing an eight man ladder match or getting my masters degree?

Anyways, I hope you all will keep updated on our blog. Things are gonna get crazier than an ECW hardcore match between the Dudley's and New Jack if you know what I mean...

Good luck to the Bruins against ETSU.

Peace,

House (The best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be.)

31 Days and Counting...

Today we would like to start you off with a little sweet chin music. The current Wrestlemania line-up is as follows:
Triple H vs. Randy Orton (WWE Championship)
Edge vs. Big Show (World Heavyweight Championship)
Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker (and his 16-0 streak)
Money in the Bank Ladder Match (CM Punk, Kane, Mark Henry,...)
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As many of you already know, Andrew House and myself will be heading to Houston, TX, the first weekend in April for Wrestlemania 25! I realize that many of you think this idea is both outrageous and ridiculous, but we simply couldn't pass up the opportunity to be present at such a landmark event in sports entertainment history. In early November I was fortunate enough to stumble upon a ticket pre-sale password and score us some pretty good seats. I was in my apartment asking my roommate Gaylon (aka Terantula) if I should make the purchase. I finally decided that it was worth the leap of faith. And now here we are--a mere month removed from the event of a lifetime.

My good friend Casa is a real trooper. We will be heading to Reliant Stadium via my silver Explorer Sport which is roughly an 11-hour drive from Nashville. I will be meeting House in Memphis on Friday night April 3 in Memphis to catch a Grizzlies game, and then it is on to Houston for the 'Mania on Sunday night. Following the main event, we will head straight for the car. House has a presentation to give at Ole Miss at 11 a.m. the following Monday. We will be driving literally all night so he can make it back in time to give his presentation on no sleep! Fortunately, I have no classes on Mondays.

I will go ahead and warn you that you might receive a strange phone call at some point during that weekend. Both John Tibbles and Tommy Beef have been known to strike after being in a car together for several hours.

Each day House or myself will be blogging about one of our favorite wrestling moments/matches. We encourage you all to follow our journey on the road to Wrestlemania. Please feel free to add comments about your favorite wrestling moments along the way. WOOOOOOOOOO!

From one Jabroni to another,

Dot