The decision to end the Streak at WrestleMania XXX will be debated for years to come. Should The Undertaker have ever lost at WrestleMania? Was Brock Lesnar the right man for the job given his credibility and past accomplishments? Should the victory have gone to someone younger, with a longer career ahead of them? Regardless of whether or not Brock was the right man, the decision to end the streak in the manner in which Vince did is what's wrong here. Potential squandered, a great opportunity destroyed. Word is that the decision was made, and shared with The Undertaker, four hours prior to the match. This allowed Undertaker no time to weave this known loss into the build of the match, the story of the feud, or the hype of the PPV. The Streak had been so protected and was so special that it deserved a better ending. The Undertaker, a consummate professional, did what his boss asked him to do and it is believed that Vince's decision came as a result of the physical appearance and weakened condition of The Undertaker. A decision that monumental needed to be something that was decided upon and built to months, if not years, in advance. It is arguably the biggest victory in the history of sports-entertainment and was treated like a squash match on Wrestling Challenge from 1992, deciding on the details as bell time approached. Ultimately, Vince traded in quality storytelling and a priceless draw for quick shock value and a hopeful boost in Network subscribers. Tsk, tsk, Vince. The chance to tell the greatest story ever and you blew it.
A former stuntman for Paramount Pictures, Matt enjoys sports, water skiing, driving fast, the beach, professional wrestling,
technology, and scotch. At the same time, whenever possible.
Having attended many famous (and infamous) shows including WrestleMania XV, In Your House: Mind Games, and the 1995 King of the Ring, Matt has been a lifelong professional sports and wrestling fan. Matt's been mentioned in numerous wrestling podcasts including the Steve Austin Show: Unleashed, Talk Is Jericho, and Something To Wrestle With Bruce Prichard.
As a former countywide performer, Matt has been referred to as Mr. 300 for his amazing accomplishments in the world of amateur bowling. He is also the only man on record to have pitched back-to-back no hitters in the Veterans Stadium Wiffle Ball League of 2003.
