Brock Lesnar may yet be returning to the WWE, but he hasn't appeared on camera just yet.
Despite persistant rumors and reports over the weekend that Lesnar and the WWE had come to an agreement for him to return to professional wrestling, Lesnar did not make an appearance at Sunday's Wrestlemania 28 event.
He was rumored to potentially involve himself in either the Triple H vs. Undertaker match, or the main event between John Cena and The Rock, but both came and went without him.
That will surely lead to more views on Monday night for WWE's flagship program Raw, as Lesnar may return for the first time in eight years to set up his path for the next year.
Whether he was legitimately in the plans for a return on tonight's Wrestlemania event, the WWE certainly benefited from the rumors, as there are likely many that tuned in out of curiosity over his return. Since he was rumored to be in Miami on Sunday, as well as backstage at the show, he may simply be making his return tonight at RAW.
Monday, 2 April 2012
04-01: Wretlemania XVIII Results : John Cena Vs The Rock (Once In A Lifetime)
MIAMI – This wasn't just a WrestleMania XXVIII main event one year in the making. It was a "Once in a Lifetime" Match, an epic battle that redefined the legacies of two of WWE's most legendary Superstars.
To put it simply, winning this meant everything for John Cena and The Rock.
All the heated confrontations, personal attacks, and physical aggression that forged one of the bitterest rivalries in history, finally came to a boil on The Grandest Stage of Them All.
In front of a Sun Life Stadium record-crowd of 78,363, the leader of Cenation and The Great One both delivered in the toughest fight of their accomplished careers. But only one man would be able to leave WrestleMania with his head high, knowing he seized the rare opportunity to change how he's remembered for all of eternity.
Before the match even began, excitement filled the air as MGK performed a rousing rendition of his hit song Invincible. MGK left no doubts as to who he was rooting for, saying the WWE Universe was about to see "one of the biggest egos get beat by one of the biggest underdogs," referring to the leader of Cenation as the underdog. Cena strode down the entrance way sporting a brand new green T-shirt emblazoned with his "Rise Above Hate" mantra, and expectedly received a mixed reaction from the WWE Universe.
In another sensational musical performance, Flo Rida matched MGK with his own hit songs, Good Feeling and Wild Ones before The Most Electrifying Man in All of Entertainment emerged as cameras flashed seemingly everywhere throughout Sun Life Stadium. It was clear from that moment on who had the crowd advantage between these two icons.
Shortly after the bell rang, Cena sent The Rock tumbling with a show of power to send an early message to start the contest. The Rock didn't flinch and promptly returned the favor with a shove of his own that tossed Cena down to the canvas. The Great One proved that he didn't miss a beat despite the ring rust, as he executed a couple of hip tosses and a very crafty la magistral rollup for a near-pinfall. Cena looked shocked as he took a breather in the corner of the ring.
The Rock soon asserted more of an early advantage, forcing Cena to roll out of the ring to regroup to a loud chorus of boos from the crowd. But Cena began to build momentum by using his power to wear down The Rock with punishing suplexes and a vice-like bearhug around Rock's midsection. The Brahma Bull then reached down for a second wind and rallied back before both men found themselves laid out by a double clothesline.
The personal nature of the rivalry was on full display when The Rock attempted to mock Cena with his own "You can't see me" hand motion. The decision backfired, however, as Cena caught The Great One with a massive Attitude Adjustment and nearly got a three-count. The Rock soon answered and nailed a vicious Rock Bottom of his own, but couldn't keep Cena down.
As both men started to show signs of fatigue, they began to try whatever it would take to gain an edge in the matchup, including a pair of excruciating submission maneuvers. The Rock slapped on a Sharpshooter, Cena answered by rendering his opponent almost unconscious with an STF. But neither Superstar would give up, proving their outstanding will to win in the face of severe physical and mental exhaustion.
After Rock managed to slip out of an Attitude Adjustment attempt, he nailed the much-anticipated People's Elbow, but it still wouldn't be enough to defeat the leader of Cenation. In a remarkable show of strength, Cena reversed a crossbody from the top rope and lifted The Rock straight into an Attitude Adjustment. Even more remarkably, The Great One somehow kicked out.
With The Brahma Bull on his back in the center of the ring, Cena had his best chance to put his rival away for good and win the exhausting showdown. One mistake -- one moment of ego -- would ruin everything for the leader of Cenation, though. Perhaps still dwelling on the exchange earlier in the match when Rock poked fun at one of his signature gestures, Cena tossed his armband and tried to imitate the People's Elbow to a tee.
Using the extra bit of time to recover, The Rock bounced back to his feet before Cena could execute the maneuver, and drilled him to the mat with a Rock Bottom for the 1… 2… 3!
Hulk Hogan, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and now John Cena: The Rock has conquered them all on The Grandest Stage of Them All and cemented his legacy as arguably the greatest WWE Superstar of all time.
The expression on Cena's face said it all as he sat in the middle of the entrance way while The Rock raised his fist in celebration, soaking in cheers and more camera flashes from the booming crowd.
Cena could've been set to enjoy a "Once in a Lifetime" victory over The Rock. Instead, he'll have to forever replay the final moments of the match in his mind forever.
04-01: Wrestlemania XXVIII » Result » Team Teddy Long vs Team John Laurinaitis (12 Men Tag Team Match)
Kofi and Ziggler start things out. Ziggler shows off but strikes first. Kofi catches him with a boot and hits a crossbody from the top for a 2 count. Truth comes in now and they double team Ziggler. Truth dances around and hits a leg drop on Ziggler for a 2 count. Ziggler dropkicks Truth and tags in McIntyre. Truth comes back and hits the right hand on Drew. Truth tags in Khali. Khali drops Drew with an overhand shot and takes him to the corner. Khali with a big chop in the corner and a clothesline. Booker T gets the tag and continues the assault on Drew.
Drew and Booker go at it now. Otunga hits Booker in the back of the head. Booker drops Otunga, Ziggler and the rest of Team Johnny on the apron. He doesn't drop Mark Henry and turns around to a kick from McIntyre. Swagger comes in and covers Booker for a 2 count. Swagger takes Booker to the corner and stomps away. Swagger takes him to the mat now. Booker tries to make a comeback but Swagger clotheslines him for another 2 count. Henry gets the tag and continues the assault on Booker. Miz gets the tag and hits Booker with knees before a 2 count. Booker fights back but Miz cuts him off. Booker counters a suplex and hits one of his own as Aksana cheers on from ringside.
Ziggler comes back in and Booker can't catch a break. Ziggler works him over and tags back in The Miz. Booker fights out of a hold as Team Teddy cheers him on. Miz runs the ropes but Booker drops him with a big kick. Henry comes in and lays Booker out with a World's Strongest Slam. Khali drops Henry with a big shot to the head.Swagger and McIntyre come in to take out Khali. Kofi dropkicks them out. Ziggler also ends up on the floor as does Otunga. Kofi and Truth toss Hornswoggle out but Henry catches him and throws him to the floor. Kofi and Ryder leap over the ropes and everyone is laid out on the floor. Aksana and Vickie start brawling. The Bella Twins join in on the catfight. Booker and Miz are down in the ring while Santino reaches for a tag. Booker makes it and in comes Santino. He unloads on Miz and hits the big hip toss. Santino climbs to the top and comes down with a headbutt. Santino pulls out the Cobra and scares Laurinaitis off the apron with it. Santino ducks Miz and hits him with the Cobra for a 2 count as Ziggler breaks the pin.
Ryder comes in to take out Ziggler and Miz. He hits the Ruff Ryder on Miz but it's blocked and he takes out Ziggler with it. Eve comes in as Miz is about to kick Miz in the face. She fist pumps with him but he sees her and stops. Miz comes from behind and hits the Skull Crushing Finale on Ryder for the pin and the win.
Winners: Team Laurinaitis
After the match, the new General Manager of RAW and SmackDown John Laurinaitis celebrates with his team as they head up the ramp. Team Teddy are in the ring as Eve checks on Ryder. Ryder gets up and Eve kicks him between the legs. Team Long look shocked as Eve struts up the ramp and to the back. Eve stops on the stage and looks back at Ryder in the ring.
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