OH CANADA! WHO IS CANADA'S NEXT TOP WWE STAR?

Some of the greatest wrestlers of all time have come from Canada. Legends like Killer Kowalski, Bret Hart, Chris Jericho, Edge, the list goes on. Even some of the American greats have been trained by Canadians. The aforementioned Kowalski trained stars like Triple H. Stu Hart had trained his sons of course, but also legends like Superstar Bill Graham. Canucks have always been an intricate part of things in wrestling, both as stars and for being generally known as the workhorses of the profession. Guys like Chris Benoit who as wrestlers epitomized this.Technically speaking, Canada was first to hijack shows. Coming to be known as Bizzaro Land as Canadian fans cheered and booed against the grain when they saw fit. Canada is also known for being one of the more supportive fan bases, as well as for having elephant like memories and holding grudges ("You screwed Bret!" has finally died out for the most part within last few years).

Most may not have noticed this, but this past Wrestlemania XXX (30), signaled the first ten year mark Mania in which a Canadian did not win the WWE's top title. Bret "Hitman" Hart won the WWE Championship at Wrestlemania X (10), and Chris Benoit won the WWE World Championship at Wrestlemania XX (20). Which leads to the question; Who is the next Canadian to be a star in the WWE? Sure there is Captain Charisma, Christian. However he seems to be possibly on his way out, after years of sacrificing his body, the injuries are piling up. He was a dark horse to be the Canadian to carry on the Wrestlemania tradition. There is Tyson Kidd, but what have they done with him? True, he was out for awhile due to injury, but the company hasn't really done much with him since the Hart Dynasty spot with wife Natalya Neidhart and D.H. Smith. With the WWE finally allowing "smaller" more athletic wrestlers into the main event spotlight with guy like CM Punk and now Daniel Bryan. Smaller as in, not the usual body builder or super tall types.

With Christian nearing the end of his career and under utilizes Tyson Kidd, who else is there? Chris Jericho has endeavors outside the ring with his band Fozzy and other areas of entertainment, and is likely not going to be a full-timer again. TNA Wrestling has Bobby Roode and current TNA Champion Eric Young representing Canada, but when asked, Triple H had said that although great workers, he already has a bunch of great workers. He knew who they were though, so he is keeping his eye on the competition (even if they are failing, TNA is the competition). Roode is basically ready to make the jump, after showing that he can work in the main event. And although his run seems to be simply as "do as the WWE does", Eric Young's reign as TNA Champion is over-due and well deserved. Possibly, could show him in a light that catches the WWE's eye. Nothing against Natalya Neidhart, but other than carrying on the Hart Family legacy, not much can be expected from her. It would be nice to see a nice, solid Divas division for her to be a big part of. Other than that, can't see her being more than a part of Tyson Kidd's push to the next level.

So for now it all seems to fall on the shoulders of Tyson Kidd to carry the weight of the country. Unless the WWE finds the next big Canuck, or starts giving TNA guys like Eric Young and Bobby Roode a chance. Of course for the time being (although it may be short), there is Christian and the whole "One More Match!".

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THE DAY THE UNDERTAKER'S STREAK ENDED

The Streak is over.
A term when used in regards to The Undertaker's flawless record at Wrestlemania was thought to be something that would never be said. This is a business where they truly mean it when they say "never say never". Sunday, April 6th, 2014 will be forever be remembered as the day The Streak died. At Wrestlemania XXX The Beast conquered The Streak. Brock Lesner defeated The Undertaker. Unless the Deadman himself was the one who chose to do this, then it feels as though it was all for nothing. And made the outcome of the main event almost predictable.

Of all of the wrestlers that have come and gone over the years, The Undertaker remained. During the Monday Night Wars when everyone was jumping ship to WCW for the big pay days, The Undertaker remained. Add that he kept working through mainly every injury he's sustained, which included some major ones that would immediately require time off nowadays (with the exception of a few), and that he took a cheesy gimmick and made it not only work, but evolved the character to continue to work in each passing era. He was also a top draw anytime he was required to carry the company. All of these things made it hard to argue that The Undertaker had earned the right to have a flawless Wrestlemania record. Something that could live on forever. If it were to ever end, then it would be something that would super-launch that wrestler to whole new level. It would be something that would almost make them instantly acceptable within the main event players.
Of course, being the one who ends The Streak could have its draw backs as well. It could kill the career of the person, with fan reaction being too harsh and forever be against them. Selected wrestler could implode or suffer a career ending injury. All of which would make ending The Undertaker's Streak meaningless. This is how it makes total sense that Brock Lesner was tapped to be the one. Lesner's career will go unaffected, he has endless other accomplishments that have cemented his legacy in both sports and sports entertainment. That being said, now that he has ended The Streak, it would be nice to see him carry the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in the near future. Daniel Bryan fans relax. Who better to take the title from Daniel Bryan and then put him over when returning the straps?
A lot of fans would have wanted guys like Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt or other wrestlers who are the future of the company to have been the ones. Understandably so, but although they are hot right now, still need a bit more time to ensure worthiness of being the one to end The Streak. The main problems with Brock Lesner making it 21-1, is that there is no chance for John Cena to face The Undertaker, or the possibly soon to appear Sting. Yes, these matches could still happen. Sting Vs The Undertaker is still a Dream Match, however without The Streak on the line, a little less meaningful.

And this couldn't have been the send off for The Undertaker. The flaming casket meant that this was the end (unless there was a lifelike Brock Lesner in the casket, and they didn't show it correctly). It would be safe to assume that the theatrics would have been much more on the grand stage of them all if this was the last we saw of the Deadman. He may have been known for The Streak, but the character that is The Phenom was born and should "die" at Survivor Series. So perhaps we will be treated to a farewell tour of sorts. If not and this was the last we've seen of The Undertaker, then a thank-you to Mark Calloway for everything that you have done in order to entertain us!


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