Road Trip to Wrestlemania.

In just a few short weeks, the WWE superstars take the first steps on the road to Wrestlemania. It is always the most exciting time of the year for a wrestling fan, it begins the build to the biggest night in sports entertainment. Wrestlemania is more than just a pay-per-view, it truly is a showcase of the immortals. Separating the good from the great, every person in the WWE works to make this even spectacular.

There is no doubt in my mind that the draw of this event is the epic confrontation between The Rock and, my favorite, John Cena. Anyone who knows me is aware that I'm not a big Rocky fan. The man can draw a crowd like no other and he can talk like the best of them but I just think his passion for the business is lacking. This can be attributed to the fact that he made several appearances via satellite instead of actually showing up to the Raw tapings prior to the last Wrestlemania. People notice things like that. If the WWE Universe meant as much to him as he said, I feel like he should have made the effort to actually show up. I'm just saying...

It was quite a gamble to have the big draw match for WMXXVIII announced a year in advance but it will pay off. This is something that is very unique to the WWE and the realm of sports entertainment. The Rock and John Cena had a good back and forth thing going for a while, teaming them together at Survivor Series was a genius move. It fueled the fire even more and helped build interest for their bout in April. What will be interesting is seeing how the feud is built heading into the event. I do think that the Cena-Kane angle could be entertaining but they need to use The Rock. He can't just come in two weeks before the pay-per0view and start teasing him or building the angle. It needs to start at Royal Rumble or Elimination Chamber at the very latest. It also can't be done mostly via satellite, which was my pet peeve when they first introduced this angle. To me, if he cared he would have showed up a bit more but that's a different issue. A few of the 'call-in' appearances are fine but he needs to be there to interact with the fans and ramp things up. It's not like the ratings would be hurt, he would probably make them go through the roof.

As for what is happening with Cena right now, I think a full heel turn is a terrible idea. Cena is the superman of the WWE, the guys who always does good. It's really hard to ignore that fact. It is also really hard to ignore the people who hate John Cena. He takes it all in stride it seems, just letting it roll off his back and the money flowing into his pocket. No matter how loud they cheer that they don't like him, the ones who like him cheer louder. People like Dave Batista have to face the fact that this guy is what represents World Wrestling Entertainment. He didn't ruin the WWE, he is one of the faces that is propelling it into the global juggernaut that it is. Those 'Did You Know?' facts prove it, WWE is worldwide and growing by the moment.

The other hot topic in the WWE is CM Punk. I think that he is a genius and one of the hottest properties that the company has ever had on its roster. He is the breath of fresh air that the company needed and he is (obviously) a HUGE hit with the fans. You can tell by the reaction that they give and the constant selling out of his merchandise, I have been trying to get a 'Best In The World' t-shirt for months, to no avail. The big draw may be the Rock versus John Cena but the main event will be whatever match Punk is in, this will be another Steamboat versus Savage type of moment. He will steal the show from these two guys. His matches are always top notch and of the highest quality. He is the essence of what a true entertainer should be. Whoever he faces better keep their eyes open and watch out for the Anaconda Vise.

January 29th is the day that the path to the showcase of the immortals starts. Wrestlemania is the moment that every superstar and fan looks forward to. It is the biggest event of the entire calendar year for the WWE Universe and this fan will be sitting on the edge of her seat.

TLC: A Turning Point in the WWE.

Last night was a first, John Cena was NOT featured in a pay-per-view. It was time for some TLC. Tables, ladders, and chairs. The pay-per-view was something special. It was more than just wrestling, it was a chance for the under appreciated and 'mid-card', as they are often labelled, superstars to show what they had to offer.

In my opinion, Zack Ryder stole the show. His match was not only the highlight of the entire event, but he finally got what he rightfully deserved. Being relegated to backstage bits and average matches, Long Island Iced Z got to show that he is a fantastic wrestler with a HUGE following. Someone in WWE creative must have gotten a clue because this was one of the best decisions that has been made in a long time. I was sick of seeing Ziggler get the belt and having to hear Vickie whine and scream. Dolph is one hell of a competitor but Vickie is dragging him down.

I jumped up off the couch when he won, I have been waiting for months for this moment. Hopefully he gets to keep the title and this means that he will move on to bigger and better things. He wasn't handed the belt, he earned it. The best moment of the entire night was seeing him celebrate with his father. Ryder's winning of the United States Championship is yet another turning point in the WWE. Much like the speech CM Punk gave a couple months back, something monumental is happening. They are creating room at the top of the wrestling food chain for guys other than the John Cena's and Randy Orton's.

There is a revolution happening. The WWE can't keep relying on one or two top guys. Sooner or later, the top guys will have to retire and then there will be a large void to fill. By building up other superstars now, they have a constant pool of talent to turn to. Guys like Daniel Bryan, Zack Ryder, and even people like Evan Bourne can still be promoted alongside the bigger names. It really is refreshing to see and they are gaining even more popularity than they had before.

I also like to think that me wearing my 'Broski' t-shirt had something to do with his win. A girl can dream...