2.17.2013

Elimination Chamber Predictions

There are approximately 9 hours remaining until the WWE presents in Elimination Chamber PPV. I don't say this often but i need to give the WWE some credit for this PPV. Instead of the normal 2 Chamber matches, we get 1. Instead of the chamber matches being for the title, we get a #1 contenders match for the World Heavyweight Championship. And yet, with this significant differences, i am very interested to see how the match plays out. Well played, WWE. Well played...

Prediction time!

The Miz VS Antonio Cesaro:

Cesero is an absolute beast. I've followed him for years before he even became involved with the WWE (Claudio Castignoli, anyone?). Brute force, great in-ring ability and strong on the mic. I can't see WWE derailing Cesero's role to try and resurrect The Miz's career. By the way, Miz as a face is not as good as i thought it would be.

Winner: Antonio Cesaro

Tamina Snuka VS The Shitty Diva's Champ:

Yep. Don't care, honestly. I used to love the diva's division when it had build, rivalries, and actual wrestlers. Instead we get Tamina, who very few people know, and Kaitlyn, who is greener than baby mucus. It honestly doesn't matter who wins because there is nothing for either of them to go to after this match.

Winner: No one that paid for the PPV. (Kaitlyn will retain, i guess)

Alberto Del Rio (WHC) VS The Big Show:

This is where my predictions get a little crazy. Del Rio is over as a face. I get that. I don't like his in-ring work and i never have. To me, he is sloppy and lame. However, The Big Show will not be in a championship match at Wrestlemania. I do believe they will have Del Rio beat the Big Show after the Big Show tortures Del Rio all match. ADR will find a way to get a quick pin. However, my hope is Dolph Ziggler cashes in to become the World Heavyweight Champion. It sets up nicely for...

Winner: Alberto Del Rio, but Dolph Ziggler cashes in MITB to become new World Heavyweight Champion

Elimination Chamber Match (Randy Orton, Mark Henry, Jack Swagger, Kane, Daniel Bryan, Chris Jericho):

I am going to attempt to logically break this match down. Please, keep in mind that the WWE rarely does things logically anyways. Also, keep in mind that i have my own agenda based on predictions i have already made. So let's look at each wrestler in the match:

Randy Orton: 
Orton feels like he is just treading water. One week he beats Wade Barrett and loses to him the next. Then he loses to Mark Henry. Then he beats someone else. Then he loses to no-one-in-particular. I can't see the WWE putting their faith in Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship match at Wrestlemania. I do see Orton being on the Wrestlemania card in some form, though.

Mark Henry:
Why not? I've never liked the Mark Henry character but i can appreciate the run he had before his last injury. Here's why i DON'T pick Mark Henry to win. In my eyes, the Big Show doesn't have a chance of regaining the World Title. So, that won't set up a Heel vs. Heel for the title at Wrestlemania. If i am wrong (impossible) and Del Rio retains without Ziggler cashing in, why would they want to put him in another title feud with a super heavyweight? And if Ziggler DOES cash in, there are better matches to be made at Wrestlemania with Ziggler as champion. Sorry, Mark. It just doesn't make sense.

Kane and Daniel Bryan:
I could never see Kane in a championship match again and be happy. Don't get me wrong, he is a good worker and i love what he's been doing. But, his time has passed. I would love to see Daniel Bryan return to the main event. Now just isn't the time. To be honest, i see these two ending their Tag Team and fighting it out on the Wrestlemania card. The seeds for this will be planted tonight in the Chamber Match.

Jack Swagger:
Not many people are sold on Swagger. I am. I think his pairing with Zeb Coulter is a great idea too. Swagger is in line for a strong push. Is it a World Heavyweight title push immediately? I sure hope not. That would be jumping the gun. He won't have enough momentum to be taken as a serious threat to the champion at Wrestlemania. I can see him challenging Cesaro in a REAL AMERICAN vs I HATE AMERICANS match.

Chris Jericho:
Obviously, Jericho is my choice, considering he is the last participant that i didn't talk about. Former, multi-time champion? Check. Threat to any title at any time? Check. Strong, surprising return to the WWE? Check. Awesome performance in the Royal Rumble? Check. Pay-Per-View caliber match on Raw against C.M. Punk a few weeks back? Check. This makes even MORE sense if Ziggler does cash in, given their history and feud. Honestly, Ziggler vs. Jericho is going to be on the Wrestlemania card. It's just unknown if it'll be for the WHC.

The Shield VS The Superfriends(Cena, Sheamus, Ryback):

I am not going to break this match down too much. The Shield have been nothing but entertaining, ruthless and downright vicious in everything they've done. They have out-performed 90% of the WWE roster already. I'll say this much. If the WWE destroys what The Shield has going to give Cena and his super hero friends a rub, it'll be a sad, sad day. These kids should win, deserve to win, and probably will win. The Superfriends don't lose anything with a loss to The Shield.

Winner: The Shield (THEY BETTER)

C.M. Punk VS The Rock(WWE Champion):

This is going to be a very good match. Wait, let me rephrase that. This SHOULD be a very good match. The stipulation they added pisses me off, but i don't see it being much of a factor. Honestly, i see it solidifying The Rock when he overcomes whatever craziness C.M. Punk and Paul Heymen send his way. Ultimately, i do see The Rock retaining and taking on John Cena in a rematch from last year. This time for the WWE title. C.M. Punk is such an established star at the top of the card that this loss will do little to hurt him. In fact, i see a significant match for him at Wrestlemania.

Winner: The Rock retains the WWE Championship. 

In addition to predicitons for the Elimination Chamber, here is how i see the Wrestlemania card shaping up so far. Obviously, it'll need updated:

The Rock vs. John Cena (WWE Championship)

HHH vs. Brock Lesner (Vince is my daddy match)

Chris Jericho vs. Dolph Ziggler (With our without the title involved)

Kane vs. Daniel Bryan

C.M. Punk vs. The Undertaker

Kaitlyn vs. Whatever Diva is left.

MITB




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