Wrestlemania XXV Predictions

The biggest event of the year for the WWE Universe happens on Sunday. Our Stanley Cup, our Heisman Trophy, our... well you get the point. Wrestlemania rarely ever disappoints and this one will be no exception. Wrestlemania XXV promises to be night of great wrestling and entertainment.

The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels in a Singles Match:
I think the Deadman will go from 16-0 to 17-0. I don’t see any plans to make Taker lose at a Wrestlemania anytime soon. While at first I was disappointed to hear this match booked, on account that the two have fought each other countless times, I have to say, the way the two have acted trying to intimidate the other has been absolutly excellent. The stakes of the match are great: Undertaker’s streak, HBK being beaten by the Undertaker. It should be an exciting bout.

Verdict: Undertaker

CM Punk vs. Kane vs. Mark Henry vs. Montel Vontavious Porter vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Christian vs. Finlay in a Money in the Bank ladder match:
Wow. All of these superstars have their own fan base (yes, even Mark Henry.) I enjoy watching all of them (yes, even Mark Henry.) But I think MVP will be MITB. CM Punk already had it, Kane has no chance, I doubt Henry can even climb that ladder without breaking it, Benjamin despite having a great last name, always seems to get pushed but then reverts back to mid-card status, it is too early for Kofi Kingston, but I think but he will be a future winner, Vince doesn’t take kindly to Christian so it’s said, and Finlay is to busy training the newbies. This will be the year of MVP, with his recent US Title win, face turn, and inevitable push.
Verdict: Montel Vontavious Porter

Triple H (c) vs. Randy Orton in a Singles match for the WWE Championship:
Just like the Taker HBK match, I was originally skeptical of this one as HHH and RKO have fought each other numerous times. I originally thought HHH might take it, but with the new stipulation of disqualification and countout on HHH, I think RKO will take it. Then again, it could just be used to make it seem like the odds are stacked against HHH and he once again comes out looking like Superman. Something has to happen with the McMahon family. I don’t know what, but I feel something will go down.
Verdict: Randy Orton

Edge (c) vs. The Big Show vs. John Cena in a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship:

This was a potential main event match ruined by a stupid love triangle angle. Barring that, I don’t think Show and Cena are worthy having the belt (ESPECIALLY CENA.) I hope Edge retains and then this love triangle BS is done with. I just had a thought. Imagine if Batista came out and turned heel by siding with Vickie Guerrero. I’m just sayin…
Verdict: Edge

25-Diva battle royal in which the winner will be crowned "Miss WrestleMania":
I honestly don’t care about this. The women’s division isn’t living up to what it could be. I remember the great matches with Lita, Ivory, Chyna, Sable and so many better divas.
Verdict: Don’t care, probably Gail Kim. I hope Santino gets in though and steals it.

Matt Hardy vs. Jeff Hardy in a Extreme Rules match:
I had a feeling these two would fight at Wrestlemania. However I was hoping it was for the WWE Championship against each other. But alas no. I think the obvious winner will be Jeff Hardy. I just hope whoever loses isn’t kicked to the curb and forgotten. Hopefully both go to main event statuses.
Verdict: Jeff Hardy

The Colóns (Carlito and Primo) vs. John Morrison and The Miz in a Tag team: Lumberjack match to unify the WWE Tag Team Championship and World Tag Team Championship:
To be honest, I haven’t been paying too much to these two. Not out of disinterest, but they just have been under my radar. I think it’s a tough one to choose. But I’m foreseeing a breakup of the Colóns after they loose. Morrison & the Miz are both entertaining and they make a great tag team. It isn’t time for them to breakup yet.
Verdict: John Morrison and The Miz

John "Bradshaw" Layfield (c) vs. Rey Mysterio in a Singles match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship:
Well this one started off without any fanfare. I didn’t even know there was still an Intercontinental Championship. I mean when was the last time it was defended by JBL. Regardless, I think Rey Mastreo will take it. Why? Because I want JBL to go back to announcing so why not have Mastreo retire him twice.
Verdict: Rey Mastreo

Chris Jericho vs. Roddy Piper, Ricky Steamboat and Jimmy Snuka (with Ric Flair) in a Handicap elimination match:
This will be the most exciting match for me, being the Jericho mark that I am. As it is, I will answer this prediction as a mark: Sometimes legends need to keep their mouths shut. Yes they are important to the business, but I don’t need to hear it every second. Good for them they attained that status. But I hope Jericho slaps their mouths shut.

Verdict: Chris Jericho

WWE Survivor Series 2008 Predictions

It's 2008 and Survivor Series will be at the TD Banknorth Garden live tonight at 8pm. It will be a powerhouse Pay-per-view that will be exciting and memorable. Here are the predictions:

Chris Jericho (c) vs. John Cena for the World Heavyweight Championship: I don't think Cena will get the belt (I truly hope not). It will be interesting to see how the Boston crowd reacts to Cena's awaited return. I think the match will end in a disqualification for either Cena or Jericho.

The Undertaker vs. The Big Show in a Casket Match: Undertaker without a doubt. I need not say anymore.

Triple H (c) vs Vladimir Kozlov vs. Jeff Hardy for the WWE Championship: If the news about Jeff Hardy being found unconscious in his hotel is not a storyline, which I hope it is not, it goes to Triple H. My god, my god, I hope it isn't. I want this to be Hardy's time to finally achieve that gold.

Team Michaels (Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, Cryme Tyme (JTG and Shad), and The Great Khali) vs. Team JBL (John "Bradshaw" Layfield, Kane, Montel Vontavious Porter, John Morrison and The Miz) in a 5-on-5 Survivor Series Elimination Match: You know, with MVP's 6 month losing streak, perhaps he will be the sole survivor. Or maybe he will be the first one eliminated. Regardless, I think Team HBK will take this one.

Team Batista (Batista, CM Punk, Kofi Kingston, Matt Hardy and R-Truth) vs. Team Orton (Randy Orton, Shelton Benjamin, William Regal, Cody Rhodes and Mark Henry) in a 5-on-5 Survivor Series Elimination Match: I think Team Orton will take this. This is RKO's first truly big match since returning from his injury. Not to mention, the members of Team Batista haven't been faring well in the individual matches they have had.

Team Raw (Beth Phoenix, Mickie James, Kelly Kelly, Candice Michelle, and Jillian Hall) vs. Team SmackDown (Michelle McCool, Victoria, Maria, Maryse, and Natalya) in a 5-on-5 Diva Survivor Series Elimination Match: I don't know why, but it seems like Smackdown tends to win these Raw vs. Smackdown type of matches. While I think Raw has the better overall wrestling talent, I think it will go to Smackdown.

WWE 2008 The Great American Bash Predictions

I will be attending the 2008 Great American Bash tomorrow at the Nassau Coliseum. I am truly looking forward to this event. The card will have some great matches and perhaps some history will be made as well. To that, here is my predictions for the Pay-Per-View.



Matt Hardy (c) vs. Shelton Benjamin for the WWE United States Championship:

I think they will keep the belt on Hardy. Regardless I think this could be a great match. Shelton can show off some good moves of his. He's improved a lot in the ring since his stint on Raw where he did absolutely nothing. I think they'll keep the belt on Hardy for a few months before it's decided to drop it to Shelton.



John Morrison and The Miz (c) vs. Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder vs. Jesse and Festus vs. Finlay and Hornswoggle in a Fatal Four-Way match for the WWE Tag Team Championship:

Finlay and Hornswoggle. Morrison and Miz have surprisingly made a competent tag team. It's interesting to note that their characters don't seem to care about each other, but only in keeping the belts. I like that new twist on a tag team. The Edgeheads and the team of Jess and Fest I don't think have shown enough to warrant a win for tag team gold. I think we will see the disintegration of the Morrison and Miz to a loss to Finlay and Hornswoggle. It's Team Ireland's time.


Mark Henry vs. Tommy Dreamer in a singles match for the ECW Championship:

Mark Henry. Tommy Dreamer unfortunately has been held back. I don't think it will be a squash match (I hope it isn't), but if anyone will be beat Henry, it certainly won't be Dreamer.



Natalya vs. Michelle McCool in a singles match for the WWE Divas Championship:

Natalya. Honestly, I haven't paid much attention to the Smackdown! women's division. However, I will say both are capable talents. I think this one will go to Natalya based on that she'd be a better champion but also is a member of the Hart family.



John Cena vs. John "Bradshaw" Layfield in a New York City Parking Lot Brawl:

Though I don't want it to, John Cena. It's simple. The WWE is marketing John Cena as Superman. No one can beat the man the kids love and the grownups love to hate.



Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho in a Singles match:

Chris Jericho. I think this will be a great match and may possibly the best on the card. We got two great technical wrestlers who have a limited high-flying repertoire. They both have past wins and loses to each other. Both of them have their respective fans who cheer and boo them. While the two have fought before, I think they will both put on a good show.



CM Punk (c) vs. Batista in a Singles match for the World Heavyweight Championship:

CM Punk. I don't think that Batista is going to win back the belt just yet. I give CM Punk perhaps until the end of the year before he drops it to Batista or someone else. This should be an interesting match considering the two different styles with Punk's martial arts expertise and Batista's power moves. Perhaps some interference with Kane I predict.



Triple H (c) vs. Edge in a Singles match for the WWE Championship:

Triple H. Triple H rarely ever jobs. I think this will be no exception. While I hope Edge wins, I don't think he will. I get the feeling that there will be some sort of interference. Perhaps Undertaker or Vickie Guerrero?

Wrestlemania 24 Predictions

It's the biggest event for fans of the WWE. The Superbowl for WWE fans. Nothing can describe the awe and spectacle that plays when Wrestlemania goes live to the millions of wrestling fans worldwide. From Hulk Hogan body slamming Andre the Giant to John Cena winning an upset over Shawn Michaels, Wrestlemania is the biggest, best, and most unpredictable event that the WWE has to offer. These are my Wrestlemania 24 predictions:

ECW Championship: Chavo Guerrero (c) vs. TBD

The winner of the pre-show interpromotional battle royal will go on to face Chavo Guerrero.

Winner: TBD. I think the winner of the battle royal, regardless of who it is, will win the championship. Chavo has had it for a while and I think that the championship will switch hands.

Belfast Brawl: Finlay vs. John "Bradshaw" Layfield

Winner: Finlay. Why? Because his name is Finlay and he loves to fight.

Playboy BunnyMania Lumberjack match: Maria and Ashley vs. Beth Phoenix and Melina
Winner: Maria and Ashley. I think Maria has lost enough and it's time for her to win.

Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels

Winner: Shawn Michaels. It has been said this would be Ric Flair's last match forever. Not to mention, the man is nearing an age where it would be impossible to wrestle like he used to. Granted, he's a legend, but all good things must come to an end. It will definitely be an emotional match for all WWE fans.

Umaga vs. Batista

Winner: Umaga. Umaga is in need of a push. Rumor has it, that he is going to be moved to Smackdown to feud with Undertaker. It would be important for Umaga to win so that his push would be more believable. Umaga is also an underrated talent. He's a super heavyweight yet can move faster than some middleweight guys. This should definitely be a powerhouse match.

No Disqualification match: Floyd "Money" Mayweather vs. The Big Show

Winner: Floyd "Money" Mayweather. First off, I don't want Mayweather to win. I don't know how this guy is as a boxer, but in the world of sports entertainment, he is awful. Mayweather has delivered some of the worst promos I have ever seen. I don't think his in-ring skills will be the most fine tuned. Unfortunately, though he will win regardless, even though I am hoping Big Show wins, I know it won't happen.

Money in the Bank ladder match: Mr. Kennedy vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Chris Jericho vs. Carlito vs. Montel Vontavious Porter vs. CM Punk vs. John Morrison

Winner: Chris Jericho. This is a tough one. No doubt if Jeff Hardy hadn't been suspended he would be the winner. But looking at the participants, with the exception of Y2J and Kennedy, none of them has gave me an inkling they have a chance to win. Kennedy has already won the Money in the Bank already, as well, he will be shooting a movie. I think with those odds added up, it will go to Y2J.

World Heavyweight Championship: Edge (c) vs. The Undertaker

Winner: The Undertaker. 15-0 will now be 16-0. Wrestlemania is the Undertaker's show and it's time for him to finally get a championship that he will hopefully not lose in the course of a few months.

Triple Threat match for the WWE Championship: Randy Orton (c) vs. Triple H vs. John Cena

Winner: Triple H. I really hope Randy Orton somehow retains the championship. But I don't think it will happen. At first, I thought John Cena would win, but then a friend of mine reminded me he was filming an upcoming movie. It it hadn't been for that, Cena would be the winner. I do wish I am wrong and hope Randy Orton retains the championship. Hunter and Cena have had their taste of gold numerous times and I wish Orton would be given a chance to keep the championship at least for a few more months.