Quick Observations From the Chamber/RAW

I just wanted to post some observations and opinions from both the Chamber PPV and the following RAW. I will preface the observations by saying that the PPV was predictable but served it's purpose. I will also say that RAW, to me, was a disappointment on most accounts.

Chamber Observations:

I missed the Del Rio/Kingston match. I heard i didn't miss much except Del Rio showing a mean streak. Good for him. He needs to be built up somehow to where people care that he is going to Wrestlemania.

Justin Gabriel looked excellent in his match against the tag team champions Santino and Koslov. He is the Shawn Michaels of the team. Unfortunately for Heath Slater, he's the Marty Jannetty. 

Hi Trish. Nice try in heels. Better luck next time.

Rey Mysterio looked 10 years younger in the Smackdown Elimination Chamber. He carried that match. Excellent spot where Kane goes for the Tombstone on Rey and Edge hits a double spear.

Need a reason to watch Smackdown? I know i do. Christian's return at the chamber will help. Especially if they plan to use him as a main eventer.

Is there a better heel in the business than C.M. Punk? Not only is he probably the best wrestler on either roster, but he also plays his character the best. The spot with the pod door not opening, whether intentional or not, totally worked because he sold it.

John Morrison is such a star. He did an amazing job in the RAW Elimination Match and hit some unbelievable high spots during the match. We knew he didn't have a chance, but that didn't stop him from stealing the show.

Did anyone honestly care about The Miz VS Lawler? I didn't. We knew Lawler wasn't going to win. Why would they give him the belt now? The unfortunate passing of his mother added to the storyline but there was still no hope. It was all just to set up a match with Cole or Riley to give King his Wrestlemania moment. Still... who cares?

It's time for The Miz to drop the title. I don't care if it's to Cena but it has to happen. I care less about the champion on RAW and more about what C.M. Punk or John Cena are going to do. Even Randy Orton carries more interest to me than The Miz right now. That's saying something considering Orton doesn't really do... anything.

RAW Observations:

One week ago, the most electrifying man in entertainment returns to the ring after 7 long years, blows everyone away with the best promo in years, promises us he will never leave the fans again... and then doesn't show up to RAW the next week. Nice.

2-21-11 came and went. Yes, it was just The Undertaker. Yes, it was cool to see HHH come back. It'll be an interesting enough match at Wrestlemania. But, two of the best wrestlers on the mic come back in the same night and are scheduled to fight each other and don't say a word? They have a 10 minute staring contest? Fail.

I love Josh Matthews on RAW.

Cole/Lawler feud is good. It would be excellent if Cole wasn't the main commentator for RAW because his fan boy antics are getting old. Time for Cole to be a character and for Josh Matthews to take over. OR bring JR back. I'm fine with that too.

John Cena's rap was refreshing to see. Unfortunately, it's a one time only deal. I like Cena with more attitude.

WWE actually got the main event right. I was worried they were going to let The Miz and Cena keep the belts. I enjoyed how it all played out. 

It did, however, make the Corre look week though. Also, aren't they equals and individuals? Why do they escort each other to the ring? Also, why is it advertised as "Wade Barrett and The Corre" in commercials and ads when they clearly stated they don't have a leader? Nothing like a little consistency.

That's it. If i didn't comment on anything it's because i didn't find it memorable. I was unsurprised with the PPV and disappointed in RAW. It's nice to see the stars coming back but it's time for some real angles. It's time for characters to be built, feuds to escalate and matches to mean something.

Make me care, WWE. I'm sick of doing it myself.

Elimination Chamber Predictions

WWE's Elimination Chamber PPV is tonight so i figured i would dispense some wrestling genius just hours before the PPV begins. I'll predict each match for you and tell you how i made my choices. Think you can keep up?

Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov(c) VS. Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel (Tag Team Championships):

Who would have thought the Cobra would be so over. Sometimes the simplest things get you the biggest bang. Anyways, these teams have been going at each other recently. I doubt it will be a long match but it will be useful as Santino brings a lot of fun and energy to the ring and, therefore, to the PPV. I think the Corre gets some gold here with Slater and Gabriel picking up the win. It could set up Marella and Koslov chasing into Wrestlemania. But I think it could produce more heat for The Corre VS. Nexus battle that's been eluded to in the past.

Kofi Kingston(c) VS. Alberto Del Rio (Non Title):

This will definitely be an entertaining bout as both wrestlers have the ability to go at a pretty high level. I am not a huge fan of Kofi but he has brought it as of late. The Royal Rumble winner, Del Rio, will need some momentum going into his Wrestlemania main event. It will be a very close bout with Tequila JBL getting the win over the IC champion without making Kofi look bad and still giving Del Rio that credibility and momentum he needs. As much as i hate to say it, I am looking forward to this one.

The Miz(c) VS Jerry Lawler (World Heavyweight Championship):

So... yeah. Really? I get that this is a setup for The King to finally get his Wrestlemania moment. I respect The King and agree that he deserves one after all he does. But do you honestly think, especially at this point in time, that the WWE would put the belt on a 61 year old color commentator? There is a difference between genius and insanity. Hopefully Vince McMahon understands that. The match will unfortunately be close but it will serve it's purpose. Someone will cost king the match whether it be Alex Riley or Michael Cole. That will set up The King VS. whoever screws him over at Wrestlemania. Maybe even Ted DiBiase? That's an outside shot.

Edge(c) VS. Kane VS. Wade Barrett VS. Rey Mysterio VS. Drew McIntyre VS. ??? (WWE Championship):

So, Ziggler got fired on the 600th episode off Smackdown. Who takes his place? I don't see it being The Undertaker with all his hype for Monday. I could see the Big Show taking the spot considering he carried Dolph Ziggler out at the end of Smackdown. I can also see Ziggler somehow getting reinstated back into the match somehow. Either way, it doesn't matter. Dolph Ziggler nor his replacement will win the match. Dolph has had his time and he'll have it again but Wrestlemania's main event is not a stage he is ready for yet. Drew McIntyre is the R-Truth of this chamber match. He'll be a non-factor. Kane is only really in the match because of his recent title run. He may have some impact but he surely won't win. Wade Barrett is gaining momentum. I have a lot of respect for Barrett and his work thus far. He came in as a rookie and was the center piece for one of the best and most dominant factions in wrestling in quite some time. That being said, sorry Wade. Not today. Rey Mysterio will provide some entertaining high spots during the contest and will be a huge fan favorite in the match. I still think he will come up short (pun?). When it's all said and done, The Rated R Superstar, Edge, will retain his title and defend against Alberto Del Rio a Wrestlemania.

John Cena VS. C.M. Punk VS. Randy Orton VS. R-Truth VS. John Morrison VS. Sheamus (#1 Contender for World Title):

I'll  be surprised if R-Truth even makes it into the chamber to participate. With being said, he has 0 chance of winning this match. That's "What's up." Sheamus will not win the match because he is going to have to start his  angle with HHH leading into Wrestlemania. Wonderful. But it least it keeps both of them out of the main event. Randy Orton and C.M. Punk will find ways to eliminate each other. With this angle brewing the way it's been, neither of them will move on to face The Miz at Wrestlemania. John Morrison may be the highlight of the night again tonight. This match can feature his entire skill set and i think he will be a focal point of the match. If everything goes as planned, Morrison will look great coming out of the Chamber match... but he won't be the winner. John Cena will walk out of the Elimination Chamber and headline Wrestlemania against The Miz. The Rock will be involved in that match in some form or fashion.

So, there you have it. What do you think? Leave a comment or join us on Facebook and talk a little wrestling.  Who knows... you may actually get to talk to a Wrestling Genius.

Hope i didn't spoil the show for you...