Gotta do this now...
ECW Title Match - Christian(C) vs. Ezekial Jackson
As I said in my last post, Christian is ready to move on from ECW but Jackson is not ready to be a champ yet. I've been unimpressed by pretty much everything he has offered thus far. There are other guys in ECW who could and should be in this match. If you want new blood, I think Zack Ryder is the closest thing to being ready. Or, they could've done a rematch from TLC and had Shelton Benjamin go over Christian this time, with Shelton taking over the duties of carrying the brand and getting guys over. Maybe that's just my Benjamin bias talking as I think he is one of the most talented wrestlers in the world. At any rate, the match is Christian vs. Zeke, and I predict the WWE will go with their latest big, strong monster. And if that happens, they should change the name of the ECW brand on the spot.
THE PICK: Ezekial Jackson
WWE Women's Title Match - Mickie James vs. Michelle McCool(C)
I'm the wrong person to ask about this as i usually fast forward through women's matches. But, I will pick McCool to retain because I think this feud may have legs.
THE PICK: Michelle McCool
WORLD Heavyweight Title Match - The Undertaker(C) vs. Rey Mysterio
This is as close to a lock as it gets. Rey is rumored to be facing Punk at Wrestlemania in "hair vs. mask" match, and I don't see the World Title being involved in that. Undertaker may not still be champ come 'Mania but he will be after Sunday.
THE PICK: The Undertaker
WWE Heavyweight Title - Randy Orton vs. Sheamus(C)
I keep going back and forth on this one. Orton has long been rumored to face Ted DiBiase at Wrestlemania. I can't imagine Ted would also be given a title shot in that match. But the forced Sheamus push has to be looked at as a huge fail. I know I've hated it. This could be the chance to end it and give the belt to one of their main stars. I think they will keep the belt on Sheamus though. As much as it will pain me to see a guy who hasn't even been around for a year with little to show in the ring or on the mic be in a WWE Championship match at Wrestlemania, I do think at this point it is probably the best move to build Sheamus up as an unstoppable, monster champ and finally have someone take him down at Wrestlemania.
THE PICK: Sheamus
Royal Rumble Match - 30 Participants
If you are like me, then you are praying for someone new to surprise everyone and come out on top at the Rumble. John Morrison or Kofi Kingston would be cool. Even Jericho, who has never won a RR, would be refreshing. He is after all the best in the world at what he does! But it ain't happening. To me, it comes down to 3 names - HHH, HBK, and John Cena. I do not include Batista because I believe he will be World champ before Wrestlemania and won't need a title shot there. HBK is the obvious choice as it has been teased for weeks on RAW as the "only" way Michaels can face the Undertaker at 'Mania, and as a Michaels fan would be pretty nice. He's at the end of his career and likely will not get another run with a world title. Winning a 3rd Rumble would be a nice way of rewarding Shawn for the great matches he has put on even in the twilight of his career. HHH has become the sexy pick and it's understandable. He's the man with the backstage power. His workout buddy Sheamus is WWE Champ. I'm pretty sure Hunter would love to main event Wrestlemania and work with his new pal, all the while defeating the unstoppable monster that Cena and Orton failed to beat. Here's why I am not going to go with HHH though. All signs are pointing to a showdown between HHH and HBK, with HHH forgoing their friendship to earn a shot at the title (for the trillionth time). This will mark the end of DX (thank the Lord). So why open up the can of worms that is a HHH/HBK breakup only to have them each fight in separate matches at WM? I think this is actually going to lead to a HHH/HBK/Taker triple threat match at 'Mania. And to me it's the right move because how can you really top what Taker and Michaels did last year? Adding Triple H to the match gives HBK an excuse for losing a second time. The newly heel HHH can "injure" HBK the next night on RAW, allowing him to take some time off before coming back and finally beating Undertaker at Summerslam. Then they can continue the HHH/HBK feud culminating in Shawn's retirement match with Trips at Wrestlemania 27. Yup, I believe that's the plan. So who does that leave for this year's Rumble Winner? Super Cena. This whole thing with Sheamus started with him. If we are to go by their match results, Sheamus is the better man. No matter how tight Vince and HHH, this simply cannot last. Cena will win the Rumble, likely taking advantage of HHH and HBK fighting, and go on to beat Sheamus at Wrestlemania. And all the kiddies go home happy. Sigh.
THE PICK: John Cena
As an extra bonus, I'll try and guess who the 4 Mystery Entrants will be. As of now there are only 26 participants announced as far as I know.
1. Hornswoggle - because that would be so funny wouldn't it? ugh.
2. Edge - he's back, with one target in mind... Chris Jericho
3. Rob Van Dam - wishful thinking? maybe, but he's been a surprise entrant before, and WWE put his blog on WWE Universe back up after disalowing him to sign-in.
4. Primo Colon - remember him? When a big surprise guest fails, the WWE will for no good reason, over a bunch of other guys who should be in this match (like the Hart Dynast, Dolph Ziggler, and Zack Ryder.)
So there it is. I'm not really looking forward to this, though I will be watching. Maybe they will surprise us. But as you saw from my picks, I highly doubt it.
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