WrestleMania is tomorrow night. Just think about that!
In just over 24 hours, the world will be watching the greatest wrestling spectacle of the year. In terms of business, you have to be expecting a very successful night for WWE.
The buildup had been for well over a year. The matches have been set for months. Finally, the anticipation from the WWE Universe has only grown with each passing week.
John Cena vs. The Rock
Triple H vs. Undertaker in a Heck on a Deck match
CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho for the WWE Title
Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus for the World Title
In what is absolutely a stacked show, it is bound to be huge. If you thought it couldn't get any bigger, you certainly don't know WWE.
Right when you think it can't get any bigger, it can.
According to reports, Brock Lesnar is in talks to return to WWE. Not only that, but an appearance this Sunday in Miami is a "50-50" shot.
Wow!
I think the everybody expected Lesnar to be back in wrestling sooner or later. His days in UFC ended last year, and there isn't much else for Brock that would make sense right now.
However, will he really show up Sunday night?
I would love to know how late in negotiations the two sides are at. If they just started talking this week, he won't be there. If this has been going on for months now, I expect him to be at Mania or even Raw Monday night.
Remember, he isn't going to be full time! Anybody even thinking about that needs to stop now. That isn't happening but announcing a big match a year in advance for next year certainly seems possible.
On the other side, reports have Batista in Miami as well. Apparently, he was picked up by WWE yesterday upon arriving.
My first thought was that he was in town for Ric Flair. The two have a long relationship, and many veterans are likely to show up to support the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony.
That is nothing new. Every year, past stars return to watch the inductions Saturday. More often that not, it is simply a one night event for their friends.
However, is Batista getting the "wrestling itch" again?
Just like Lesnar, I think everybody has expected him back for awhile now. What he says on Twitter or in interviews means nothing. Remember, folks, there is a reason I follow zero WWE or TNA talents on social media.
None of what they say means anything.
Thus, you can throw out any comments he has made in the past. Sorry, but it is true!
He may dislike the PG rating for WWE. He may not be happy with certain aspects of travel. He may be thrilled to find success in acting.
Even with all that, WWE brings him large paychecks and a weekly format in front of millions of viewers. For both men, neither will pass up those two options with a fair deal.
Finally, some people may not like all this "ratings" talk, but it needs repeating.
WWE did not see any improvement the past few weeks on their Road to Wrestle Mania. Numbers stayed flat, and some week even saw decreases.
Guess what?
After next week, 'Taker, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Rocky, and maybe even Jericho won't be on WWE TV. That leaves a huge amount of main event spots open.
I am all for building young guys. Trust me, WWE needs to be doing that at all times. However, the current scene is very thin.
Bringing in a Brock Lesnar or Batista for a short run will only help the company. It gives them another few months (or years) to get ready for the future, and it certainly helps them launch the WWE Network sometime in 2012.
It is a win-win situation for all parties. The only question left is if it actually happens.
If I were a betting man, I would lean more towards Lesnar appearing. However, do not be shocked to see both men back with WWE before the year ends.
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