2.20.2011

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...

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