Buzz, buzz, buzz. The wrestling internet world is buzzing over 2-21-11 and the Wrestlemania host that is being announced next week. Let's take a look at both of the situations individually... and maybe even logically. The rumor mongers are losing their minds.
The 2-21-11 video that aired is something the WWE hasn't done in a long time. It was put together well by the WWE and received well by the fans. The internet is swirling with speculation as to which star could be returning or coming to the WWE for the "Road to Wrestlemania." Unfortunately, the fans are letting their imaginations get out of control. Actually, most of the internet seems convinced that the video is announcing that Sting is coming to the WWE. And, like most of the time, the internet fans... fail. I've even heard that some people think it marks the return of Chris Jericho. That makes total sense since we all know Jericho's love for darkness and trench coats. Jericho has had a contract on the table from the WWE for him since September. He has been touring with Fozzy and just put out a book called "Undisputed" (which almost made the best sellers list just in presales). The fans are starting to get more outrageous than some of the WWE storylines. At any rate, the obvious choice is The Undertaker. I know, I know... obvious is boring. But seriously, who else would have a video like this? His return is normally marked with some type of hype and i would expect this one to be no different. It's Wrestlemania, folks. The Undertaker has to be there to defend his precious streak. A streak, by the way, that will never be broken. In addition, the WWE has already announced that the Undertaker WILL be returning at the 2-21-11 show. It's confirmed. So... why do fans continue to speculate it's someone else? Hope? I want or need for something newer? Something more exciting?
Sorry. It's just the Undertaker.
Now we move from one rumor hot bed to the next. The Wrestlemania host. I've heard all sorts of names dropped. Aaron Rodgers, Donald Trump, Stone Cold, Shawn Michaels, Vince McMahon and The Anonymous Raw General Manager just to name a few. I would love to find out who the Raw GM is but i have a feeling the WWE doesn't even have that answer yet. There are some crazy names being posted out there as well that i won't even get into. Absurdity. Stone Cold or HBK are more obvious choices. Vince McMahon promoting himself is also an obvious (funny) choice. Basically, it has to be a wrestler or celebrity that is a face. Personally, i would love it if it did spark a Chris Jericho return as a face but there's a better chance of Sting showing up on 2-21-11 than "The Lionheart" hosting Wrestlemania.
So who do I think is the host? I'm going to go with The Rock. He loves the WWE still. He has made some "successful" movies and is still a WWE name even though he has been gone for years. He also just recently did an interview and stated that he would love to return to the WWE... in a non-wrestling role, of course. What better role than the special guest host of the biggest stage of them all, Wrestlemania. He has eclipsed his WWE popularity with his Hollywood success. This makes him a celebrity in Vince's eyes which will draw more attention to Wrestlemania than by just having a Hall of Fame wrestler return to do it. He is recognizable and charismatic. He is my choice and probably the best choice for Wrestlemania's guest host.
I could be wrong. Sting could be the 2-21-11 surprise and Snoop Dogg could host Wrestlemania.
But I doubt it.
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