By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor

WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart published a blog on brethart.com evaluating the WrestleMania 27 line-up and TV build-up for top matches. Hart, who noted he will not be in Atlanta for WrestleMania Weekend, had the following comments on top matches.

-- The Undertaker vs. Triple H: Hart said he could see the match stealing the show - with Hunter in a big spotlight opportunity and Taker "truly one of the all-time best" - but he questioned the storyline build-up.

"As for the actual line-up, it's been a slow build for much of the card, but for the past few weeks the promos and backstage situations seemed to be rather plain and flat, totally predictable. The Undertaker and Triple H segment with Shawn Michaels played out exactly like I expected, the usual smoke blowing up the rectum stuff, more grunts and then a staring contest; thank God Shawn was there just to add something, anything to it."

-- John Cena vs. The Miz: Hart said he would have preferred WWE focus on the actual Cena-Miz match rather than trying to "dress something up to look like something else" involving The Rock and Cena.

"I thought for sure that The Rock would end up as part of it all along, but maybe not. If not, then I feel very disappointed. Rock brings so much. He looks great and he stoked a fire in me with his blazing promos. If anything, this storyline seems empty without him, which is a shame because Miz and Cena deserve better. This one seems to be all about Rock versus Cena... I think with the main event, as a fan, I'd like to see them get to the damn point and focus on that."

-- Randy Orton vs. C.M. Punk: Hart called both wrestlers two of his favorites, but also wasn't a fan of the storyline build-up.

"I don't like to criticize either one of them, but I do wish there was more possibility for the unexpected. The angles are becoming harder and harder to differentiate from what they were doing a few months ago. With the storylines, I know it's a difficult job to be original in a business where everything has been done, but with two pros like these two, you'd think their buildup could've been slightly more unpredictable and actually think up something fitting as far as drama and intrigue."

-- Hart strongly rated Edge and Alberto Del Rio's work leading to Mania, said there's potential for a great match between Rey Mysterio and Cody Rhodes, and said he's very high on Daniel Bryan's in-ring ability and Sheamus's big-man ability. Hart compared Bryan's in-ring work to his brother, Owen Hart.

"I know I've raved about certain guys, but the match I'd tell any young aspiring wrestler to concentrate on and study over and over will be the Sheamus versus Daniel Bryan. I was impressed by Daniel back in ROH but he's absolutely brilliant since his WWE arrival. He reminds me of my brother Owen at times, but he is everything that is good and true about pro wrestling."

-- Hart on Michael Cole vs. Jerry Lawler: "I've never underestimated my onetime nemesis Jerry 'The KIng' Lawler. People can say what they want but Jerry is an old pro. I have no doubts he'll deliver a entertaining match and having Stone Cold there adds a lot as well. As for Michael Cole, he might be the most hated heel in wrestling right now and it will be worth the price of the PPV to see Lawler kick Cole's butt from one end of the ring to the other. No doubt Andy Kaufman will be watching from above."

-- More of Hart's extended comments on the WrestleMania line-up are in his blog at brethart.com.

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