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- Event date: Sunday, March 30
- Time: 7PM ET / 4 PM PT
- Venue: Citrus Bowl
- Location: Orlando, FL
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Welcome to Mahalo's live coverage of WrestleMania XXIV, the WWE's flagship pay-per-view event. We will be providing a full running commentary of each match and event from start to finish. Coverage begins on Sunday, March 30th 2008 at 7PM ET / 4 PM PT.
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Undercard
- Floyd Mayweather vs Big Show
- Ric Flair vs Shawn Michaels
- Batista vs Umaga
- Money in the Bank Ladder Match
- Finlay vs JBL
- Ashley/Maria vs Beth/Melina
- 24-Man Battle Royal - Online at WWE.com
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WrestleMania Live Coverage Questions
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How good is Sprints coverage in Southern California? (Primarily Orange County) 1 AnswerYou can use the following link to check the Sprint coverage. It shows both data and voice coverage. http://coverage.sprintpcs.com/IMPACT.jsp?PCode=vanity:cove... read more -
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After Mickey Rourke called out Chris Jericho do you think a fight will happen at WrestleMania 25? 2 AnswersOh man would I love for it to happen, but unfortunately it looks like Rourke has pulled out. "HOUSTON (AP) — A spokeswoman for actor Mickey Rourke says he won't... read more
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24-Man Battle Royal
- Winner: Kane
- (7:00PM): The show opens with fighter jets flying over the Citrus Bowl. The sky is overcast and there are some raindrops on the camera, but nothing heavy. John Legend is introduced to sing America the Beautiful. Next is a video package of WrestleMania XXIV.
- (7:05PM): Pyro goes off and JR welcomes everyone. Lilian introduces the first match.
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JBL vs Finley
(7:06PM): The white limo rolls out and JBL makes his way to the ring. They show a recap of the feud up to this point, including JBL's beatdown of Hornswoggle.(7:09PM): Finlay comes out with Hornswoggle by his side and shillelagh in hand. JBL meets him at the ring apron and the Belfast Brawl begins.
(7:11PM): Finlay sends JBL into the ring stairs. They get in the ring and the bell finally sounds. Finlay starts throwing trash cans, kendo sticks, and anything else he can find into the ring. JBL hits Finlay with a trash can and begins pummeling him with the lids. JBL then tosses the ring steps into the ring. JBL attemps a piledriver on the steps, but Finlay counters with a back body drop. Finlay hits JBL in the head with a cookie sheet (that's right). Cover for two.
JBL now working on Finlay in the corner. JBL picks up the shillelagh, but Hornswoggle runs in and hits JBL with a kendo stick. Finlay then nails a distracted JBL with the shillelagh. Trashcan kick to JBL's head. Finlay then pulls a table out from under the ring. Finlay sets the table upright in the corner. He attempts to send JBL into it, but it's reversed into a clothesline. JBL escapes to the outside and grabs Hornswoggle. Finlay comes to the rescue and bashes JBL's head into the announce table about five times.
Finlay now attempts a dive to the outside onto JBL, but JBL nails Finlay in the head with the trashcan lid. Back in the ring, JBL throws a thrash can onto Hornswoggle on the outside (that was worth a replay).
Finlay now back on offense with a few trash can shots. He then sends JBL into the table. Finlay goes for a cover but only gets two. JBL is back up with a kendo stick to the knee, setting up a clothesline from hell, which he lands. JBL gets the three count and the win at (7:19).
Winner: JBL
(7:21PM): JR sends it backstage to guest hostess Kim Kardashian (ugh). She talks about the Money in the bank ladder match until Mr. Kennedy interrupts. KENNEDY!!!
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Money in the Bank Ladder Match
(7:23PM): John Morrison makes his way to the ring first, followed by Carlito, Shelton Benjamin, CM Punk, Mr. Kennedy (who runs under both ladders), MVP, and Chris Jericho (who gets a big pop).(7:30PM): The bell rings and everyone rushes to the outside to grab a ladder. MVP ends up in the ring taking everyone out with a ladder. Jericho is now in and they have a ladder joust. Jericho knocks MVP out of the ring and Morrison takes Jericho from behind. Morrison then does a moonsault from the top rope to the outside while holding the ladder, creating the first "holy s***" moment of the match.
Kennedy now rushes up the ladder to grab the briefcase, only to be thwarted by Jericho. Now it's Kennedy and Morrison battling on top of the ladder. Shelton then does an over the back powerbomb on Kennedy, who is at the same time superplexing Morrison (holy s*** number two). Amazing!
More action and Kennedy hits a rolling fireman's carry on Morrison on the ladder. Carlito is close to getting the case until Shelton stops him. Shelton hits his spinning heal kick on Carlito and makes his way up the ladder. Carlito and Kennedy dump Shelton over the top, who then lands on a ladder set up like it was a table. WOW! Moment #3.
More people are tossed over ladders and out of the ring. Jericho locks in the walls on Morrison over the top of the ladder. Kennedy sets up another ladder and goes for the case. Now it's Kennedy and Jericho battling. Punk and Carlito jump onto the ladder. Everyone is knocked off and Carlito hits a backstabber on Jericho from the top of the ladder. This is crazy!
MVP is the only one left and climbs the ladder. He is about to grab the case but then Matt Hardy runs in from the crowd. He hits a twist of fate on MVP from the ladder. Hardy then heads to the back.
Everyone is down now when Morrison is knocked from the top. More big hits. Jericho about has the case when Carlito climbs up to spit the apple in his face. Carlito then goes for it but is taken out by Kennedy. Jericho is now the only one left again and is going for the case. Punk is shaking the ladder, Jericho is kicking him. They are now figting over the case. Jericho gets his leg caught in the ladder which gives Punk a chance to grab the case, which he does to win the match at (7:44).
Winner: CM Punk
What a match!!! Punk celebrates in the ring with the briefcase.
(7:46PM): They show Cena, Triple H, and Orton individually backstage. Next is a recap of last night's Hall of Fame ceremony. Howard Finkle then introduces the Hall of Famers for 2008, who then walk out on the stage. Finkle introduces each member one by one. Mae Young is introduced and starts taking off her jacket until Eddie Graham's son stops her.(7:54PM): Todd Grisham is backstage with Snoop Dogg. Snoop starts talking and I don't really understand him. He then says that he has met someone he can really relate to... Festus. Santino then comes in to confront Snoop. Snoops rings a bell and Festus goes after Santino. Mick Foley then comes in presents Mr. Socko with bling.
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(8:01PM): The bell rings and both men hammer away at each other. Batista knocks Umaga to the outside. Back in the ring now. So far nothing but back and forth shots. Umaga then kicks Batista to the outside. Umaga comes out and tosses him back in. He then h
Winner: Batista
(8:10PM): JR and King are talking about Mayweather and Big Show and how it is no holds barred. Mayweather is backstage with his posse. They then show the tale of the tape for Mayweather and Show. -
Chavo Guerrero vs Kane (ECW Championship)
(8:12PM): Armando Estrada introduces the participants, starting with Chavo. Kane is out next. Chavo is waiting for Kane to come down the aisle, but Kane comes in from behind. Kane immediately hits a chokeslam and covers Chavo for the three! Just like that, Kane is your new ECW Champion after about 15 seconds.Winner: Kane
(8:16) Raven Symone is introduced in the ring for the Make a Wish Foundation. They show all the kids in the crowd that came to WrestleMania.Up next is Flair and Shawn Michaels. We see the video package.
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Ric Flair vs Shawn Michaels (Career Threatening Match)
(8:23PM): Mike Adamle is backstage with Ric Flair to talk about Flair's gameplan. Flair says something and then WOOOOS!Shawn Michaels makes his way to the ring. Woos from the crowd until Flair's music hits. Flair makes his way to the ring wearing a very extravagant blue robe. He opens the robe like he was Batman. Fireworks are being shot off in the sky. Flair's family is also in the front row.
(8:30PM): the bell rings and Flair's final match is underway. They tie up in some old school hammer locks and reverses. Flair hits a hip toss on HBK and starts to strut. WOOO from Flair. They tie up again in the corner. HBK shoves Flair, who shoves back and yells at Michaels "Old Yeller, huh?" HBK then slaps Flair. They now go back and forth with punches and hard chops. Flair takes HBK down with a kick, then hits his patented knee drop.
HBK goes to the top ala Flair, but Flair tosses him off. Flair then goes to the top for his own move. HBK goes to toss him off, but Flair eye gouges. Flair then hits a cross body onto Michaels.
Flair to the outside now. Michaels attempts a backward springboard, but misses and hits the edge of the table VERY hard. There was very little give on that hit. They just showed in about three times. It's hard to tell if Michaels is legitimately hurt or if he's just selling it.
Flair continues to go on offense with a couple of near falls. Michaels is definitely hurting. Flair now has HBK up in a delayed vertical suplex. Cover for two. Flair is now working with more chops in the corner. HBK chops back and hits a swinging neck breaker. Both men are now down.
Flair is now sent over the top to the outside and HBK goes to the top. HBK goes for a moonsault, but it looks like Flair didn't get in good position to take it and Michaels hits the floor hard.
Both men are now back in and are exchanging chops. Both men go down and HBK pops back up. Bodyslams on Flair and HBK is climbing the rope again. He lands the flying elbow on Flair. He's now setting up for Sweet Chin Music. HBK goes in, but he suddenly stops dead in his tracks and Flair locks him in a figure four right in the middle of the ring. HBK eventually reverses it and the hold is broken.
Now a series or roll up near falls before we're back in the corner for more chops. HBK is sent into the corner hard for his signature flip. Flair then lands a chop block on HBK.
Flair sets up another figure four, but HBK reverses into a small package for two. Flair tries again and locks it in this time. Michaels is trying to get to the ropes, but Flair drags him back to the center of the ring. Michaels finally makes it to the ropes and the hold is broken.
Flair is now going to work on HBK. WOOOO followed by a strut. Flair turns around and is NAILED with Sweet Chin Music. Michaels covers but Flair kicks out.
Michaels is setting up in the corner for one more superkick. Michaels picks up Flair, but Ric counters with a low blow. Flair covers for a two count. Flair is back to his feet. HBK takes him down and locks in his own figure four. Flair grabs the ropes and pulls off the bottom turnbuckle. Flair then hits an eye gouge while the ref puts the padding back. More back and forth chops until Michaels hits another superkick out of nowhere. HBK is setting up for yet another sweet chin music. Michaels looks reluctant while Flair says bring it on. Michaels mouths "I'm sorry, I love you" and then lands the kick. Michaels pins Flair, 1...2...3. Michaels wins at (8:50PM). Great match!
Winner: Shawn Michaels
(8:52PM)Flair is in the ring alone now as the crowd gives him a standing ovation. Flair goes out to hug his family before making his way up the aisle. He acknowledges the fans on his way out. Great moment here.
(8:56PM) Todd Grisham is backstage with Edge. He talks about ending the streak of The Undertaker, blah blah blah.
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BunnyMania
(9:00PM): Let's just hope this is over quick. The lumberjack divas come out to the stage. Snoop Dogg is introduced and comes out driving a pimped out Mercedes golf cart. He rolls to the ring with the divas following behind him. Apparently this is the slowest pimped out golf cart ever made since it's taking him forever to get to the ring. Snoop is in the ring to introduce the lumberjacks. Maria and Ashley then come out to the ring. Maria is wearing interesting red and gold ring attire. Mr. Dogg then introduces the Glamazon Beth Phoenix and Melina, being accompanied by Santino Marella (thank goodness). Snoop Dogg is sitting in a huge king's chair at ringside.(9:06PM): The "match" begins and Maria and tosses Melina to the outside. The lumberjacks toss her back in. Maria hits a bronco buster. The crowd is completely dead for this match, at least those that haven't gone to the bathroom.
Suddenly the lights have all gone off for some reason. There are now spotlights focused on the ring for light (Somebody just got fired).
Maria hits a a bulldog off the top rope on Beth. She goes for the cover but Santino pulls her off. Lawler then comes over and punches Santino. In the meantime, Beth hits a fisherman suplex on Maria and this match is mercifully over at (9:12PM).
Snoop Dogg then comes in the ring and clotheslines Santino. After that, Snoop starts kissing Maria (gross).
(9:15PM): They show the highlight package for the triple threat main event.
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John Cena vs Triple H vs Randy Orton
(9:18PM): There is a high school marching band out along the ramp playing. They are playing a version of John Cena's entrance music. Cena makes his way out to the ring.Triple H comes out next to his regular theme music. The camera work and pyrotechnics were done very well for his entrance.
Randy Orton is out next. He slowly saunters to the ring.
(9:27PM) The bell rings and Lilian starts doing boxing style introductions for the three competitors. The crowd is mixed for Cena, cheers for Triple H, and boos Orton.
They get started right off the bat. Triple H is tossed out and Orton and Cena go at it. Triple H back in and he tosses Orton and introduces him to the announce table. Trips tosses Orton back in and locks in a sleeper. Cena comes over and picks up both men for an FU, but they escape. Orton is now in control of Triple H. Orton is delivering kicks to both Cena and Triple H. Pin on Cena for two. Orton goes up top but is met by Cena. Triple H comes up from behind and scoops up Cena in a doomsday device. Orton hits a cross body off the top.
Orton then has both other men hung in the ropes and hits a double DDT. Orton is now stalking both of them, waiting for one to get up. Orton goes for an RKO on Cena but counters, throwing Orton into Triple H. Cena is now running after Orton, but is sent into the ring post on the outside.
Triple H now has Orton alone in the ring and is working on his leg. Cena rushes back in but is clotheslined by Triple H. Orton then hits Triple H with an RKO out of nowhere. Cena then locks in an STFU on Orton. He slowly makes his way to the ropes and is helped by Triple H to break the hold. Triple H then sends Cena into the steps. Triple H then goes for a version of the Indian death lock, but Cena comes in to interrupt. Triple H is tossed out and Cena puts the STFU back on Orton. Triple H gets back in and is trying to break the hold. Triple H then slaps on a crossface to Cena. Cena reaches for the ropes to break the hold.
Triple H and Cena are now exchanging blows. Cheers for Triple H and boos for Cena. Cena now takes the advantage and does the "You can't see me" followed by the five knucke shuffle. Cena gets him up for an FU, but Trips reverses to a pedigree which is then countered. Into the ropes and Triple H hits a facebuster followed by a spinebuster. Orton gets to the ropes and Triple H takes him out at the knee. Another FU attempt reversed to a pedigree, which is landed. Triple H goes for the pin but is hit with Orton's kick to the head. Orton then pins Cena and gets the 3 count at (9:42). Who saw that coming?
Winner: Randy Orton
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Floyd Mayweather vs The Big Show
(9:50): Lilian explains the rules. Only way to win is pinfall, submission, or knockout. Big Show makes his way to the wing.Big Show is pacing angrily in the ring. Music starts playing and money begins falling from the roof. Mayweather comes out with his entourage (without 50 Cent). Mayweather is wearing a goofy looking sleeveless hoodie and pants. The crowd seems kinda dead for his entrance. Mayweather gets in the ring and poses. He's wearing MMA gloves instead of regular boxing gloves.
(9:56): Bell rings and they measure each other up. Show is trying to catch him, but Mayweather is avoiding him. Mayweather finally gets Show in a corner and lands a few punches to the gut, but they have little effect. Mayweather lands a punch to the jaw. Show is trying to land some punches but Mayweather dodges. Mayweather goes to his corner and drinks from a chalice. Show then runs over and knocks his posse off the ring apron. Show then pulls in one of the cronies and slaps him across the chest.
Mayweather then goes for a punch, but Show grabs his hands. He tries to stomp the hands but Mayweather gets away. Show now gets Mayweather in a choke in the turnbuckle. Mayweather is on Show's back, choking him. Mayweather has a sleeper on and Show goes to one knee. The crowd begins to boo. Show finally tosses Mayweather to the mat and stomps on his hand. Mayweather cowers in his corner until Show comes back to get him. Show winds up and delivers a BIG slap to Mayweather's chest. Show is now standing on Mayweather. Mayweather's posse is getting angry. Mayweather gets up and starts kicking Show, but Show picks him up and hits a side slam. Show then drops a leg on Mayweather's arm and then steps on him.
Show now hits an elbow drop on Mayweather. Crowd is getting pumped for Show to do another elbow drop. Mayweather's posse then pulls him out of the ring and the crowd boos. The posse says they're out and start taking Mayweather back up the aisle. Big Show follows and takes out all of the bodyguards. He finally gets Mayweather and takes him back to the ring.
Another bodyguard comes in and Show knocks him down. Show then gets Mayweather up for a chokeslam, but the bodyguard comes and hits Show with a Chair. Show gives him a chokeslam for his trouble.
Mayweather now has a chair and is taking it to Big Show. Mayweather takes off his gloves and pulls out a pair of brass knuckles and nails Big Show with them. The ref counts and Big Show is unable to make it to his feet before 10. Mayweather wins the match by knockout. (10:09)
This was one of the dumbest things I have ever seen in wrestling.
Next is a commercial for WrestleMania 25 next year in Texas.
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Edge vs The Undertaker
- (10:15PM): Back to the ring, the druid music plays and there are torches at each end of the stage. The bell tolls and The Undertaker makes his way to the ring. Taker has one of his older "evil undertaker" costumes on without the hat. Taker gets in the ring and awaits Edge.
- (10:20): Edge makes his way out to the top of the stage. He stops and motions for Teddy Long to bring out Vickie Guerrero. They kiss and then she is wheeled to the back. Edge poses on the aisle and continues to the ring.
- (10:25): Both men are face to face. Taker motions a throat slash and the bell rings. Edge starts unloading on Taker before Taker sends him into the corner and then to the outside. Taker hangs Edge up on the top rope. Edge to the corner now and catches Taker with a boot. Into the ropes and Taker hits a flying clothesline. Cover for two.
- Taker goes for a high knee in the corner, but is caught and falls to the outside. Taker gets to the apron but is knocked back off by Edge. Taker again tries to get back in, but is met with a drop kick from Edge. Both men on the outside and Edge shoves Taker into the ring apron. Edge hits a twisting neckbreaker on the ropes, sending Taker to the outside.
- Taker is back in the corner now and Edge hits him with shoulder spears. Kick to Taker now by Edge. Taker goes for a scoop slam but falls back into a cross body. Edge gets a two count. Edge now goes to the top rop, but Taker gets up and shoves him to the floor on the outside.
- Taker bounces off the ropes and does a suicide dive to the outside on Edge. Edge is now laying over the apron and Taker hits a big leg drop. Undertaker now sets up edge for a last ride, but his injured back doesn't allow him to get Edge up and he counters.
- To the outside, Edge suplexes Taker over the railing into the crowd. Edge then tosses Taker back into the ring. Cover for two. Edge now has Taker in a half crab leg lock. This is killing whatever momentum this match had. Undertaker finally counters, but Edge locks the hold back in.
- Taker finally gets out of the hold and is now delivering punches to Edge. Edge counters and they go back and forth. Taker gets Edge in the corner and hits a running clothesline. Taker goes for snake eyes but is countered with a drop kick from Edge.
- Taker then goes for a chokeslam, but Edge reverses it into a DDT. He gets a two count. Edge is now setting up for a spear, but Taker hits a knee and then hits a chokeslam. Taker can only get a two count.
- Taker goes for "old school," but Edge counters again and kicks Taker. Edge then hits a superplex off the top rope. Edge gets a two count. Edge has Taker in the corner and climbs up to hit punches. Taker gets Edge up for the last ride, but Edge slips out and hits a neckbreaker for a two count.
- Taker now goes for the last ride again and hits it this time. 1...2...KICK OUT!
- Taker gets to his feet and signals for the tombstone. Edge counters and hits an inverted neckbreaker for two. Taker hits a big boot on Edge off the ropes. Taker going for old school again and this time hits it.
- Taker goes for another boot and accidentally hits the ref and knocks him out. Edge takes down Taker.
- Edge is now standing over Taker, taunting him. Taker grabs him by the throat and gets up, but Edge kicks him below the belt. Edge goes out to grab a tv camera. He gets in the ring and nails Taker with it. Ref is still out.
- Edge tries to get the ref back up but Taker sits up. Edge then goes for a tombstone on Taker, but it's reversed and Undertaker hits his own tombstone. Another referee sprints to the ring to make the count, but Taker only gets two. Now Hawkins and Rider come out to help Edge, but Taker takes both of them out. Edge then hits a spear. 1...2...Kick out!
- Edge hits another spear and goes for the cover, but Undertaker locks in the triangle choke on Edge.
- Edge TAPS OUT at (10:48)!
- Winner and new World Champion: The Undertaker, 16-0 at WrestleMania.
- Undertaker poses in the middle of the ring with the belt and fireworks shoot off in the sky. Michael Cole thanks everyone and the show closes.
- Best Match: Money in the Bank Ladder Match and Flair vs Michaels.
- Worst Math: BunnyMania, followed closely by Mayweather vs Big Show.
- Thanks for joining us for our live coverage of WrestleMania. Join us next month for Backlash.


