Again I forgot about tonight’s pay per view. Boy talk about being forgetful? I had planned on today’s column being all about Smackdown, but of course that’s not going to happen because I can’t wait to share my picks for Night of Champions with you. What I would like to do is just mention what I liked about Friday’s show and then go right into my predictions. And I will tell you this; I’m totally changing my mind on The WWE title winner. I’m going with someone totally different to win the WWE title, and that’s because of the way the draft turned out. Of course you’ll see what I mean in a little bit. But as I said let me share some Smackdown thoughts with you and then on to my predictions.
Just like last week there were parts of the show that bored me, but Smackdown’s opening, the Matt Hardy vs. Edge match, The Women’s tag team match, the main event, the end of the main event and the announce team made this show a hit with me. What a cool change it was to have Triple H come out and get things going. He got a great fan reaction, he seemed genuinely happy being a part of Smackdown and it was nice having him put over Mick Foley and JR. And speaking of JR, Vickie gave JR a hell of a welcome when the show first got started and Hunter just kept it all going. I especially loved the instant chemistry between Edge and Triple H. This was definitely a feel good segment. And it was a total blast listening to JR call the matches. You know what? As disgusting as it was that Vince didn’t tell JR he was moving to Smackdown, JR is just what Smackdown needs and he proved that last night.
I also thought Edge vs. Matt Hardy was an excellent match. But let’s face it for years these two guys always complimented the other and always put on 5 star matches. Another match that came off surprisingly well was the tag team match with Kelly Kelly, Michelle McCool and Cherry vs. Natalya, Victoria and Maryse. This was such a good match and I was totally shocked by how well Kelly Kelly did. And Michelle McCool really upped her game in this match Friday night. I would say that the diva’s put on one of my favorites of the night. And finally the main event with Umaga vs. Batista came off well and much better than their Wrestlemania match. This was a nice final Smackdown match for Batista, and the ending with Triple H coming out to help Batista fight off La Familia played out very well. These were the highlights of the show and next week with Raw, ECW and Smackdown starting things off with some new roster members I’m really expecting some very cool shows to take place. And now let me get right to tonight’s pay per view predictions.
Mickie James vs. Katie Lea – Women’s Title
Maybe just maybe two weeks ago I could have seen Katie taking this from Mickie. But Katie wasn’t on Monday night, which makes me KNOW that Mickie will continue as Raw’s Women’s champion. I like Katie’s look and I think this girl has it when it comes to wrestling and we know Mickie sure can bring it so this might be one hot match. And hopefully these two will be given plenty of time to show us just how good they are.
Winner: Mickie James
John Morrison and the Miz vs. Finlay and Hornswoggle for the Tag Team Titles
I have to stick with Morrison and Miz to continue to hold on to the titles. I don’t doubt that this will come off well, but I really would hate to see dad and son win this one. I want the heel Finlay back, the guy that would do anything and I mean anything to win. And as much as I would love Morrison to go solo I still think that Miz and Morrison have so much more to give as the tag team champions. As I said I’m sure this will be a terrific and fun match.
Winners: Miz and Morrison
Bob Holly and Cody Rhodes vs. Ted DiBiase Jr. and? – World Tag Team Titles
I really thought D.H. Smith would team up with DiBiase, but that isn’t going to happen since Smith was drafted to Smackdown so we don’t know who will team up with Ted DiBiase Jr.or do we? Could DiBiase’s partner be none other than Deuce from Deuce and Domino? That’s whom I’m betting on. I see Deuce and DiBiase becoming the new tag team champions. I cannot wait to see if DiBiase wrestles as well as he talks.
Winner: Ted DiBiase and Deuce?
Matt Hardy vs. Chavo – U.S. Title
Now that Matt is the big cheese on ECW, is it really necessary for him to keep that U.S. title? See that’s my dilemma. Will they have Matt go right for that ECW title OR wait it out a little bit more and have him defend his U.S. title just a little longer? And does Chavo really have that much going for him like he used too. I like Chavo very much but Chavo just doesn’t seem to be what he was maybe a year ago. I don’t know if creative needs to change his character but something definitely is lacking. I would say if Chavo had the “it” factor definitely let him beat Hardy, but is it better to keep that title on the fan favorite, Hardy? I’m going against my better judgment and sticking with a Matt Hardy win. I do know this, I think we will see some pretty good wrestling in this match and with Hardy in there his fans will definitely add to the excitement.
Winner: Matt Hardy
Kane vs. Big Show vs. Mark Henry
To me this is a no brainer. They need to keep this belt on ECW, Kane is on Raw, Big Show is on Smackdown and Henry is now an ECW regular. So Mark Henry wins and honestly I think this is the match that I really have no interest in.
Winner: Mark Henry
Chris Jericho vs. Someone – IC Title
I am guessing that Shawn Michaels will not be in this match. I think there’s a chance we will see him either during this match or maybe Jericho’s opponent will be getting the crap beaten out of him and Michaels will come in for the save. I have read that Jeff Hardy could be going against Jericho but that’s just a rumor. I have no idea what to expect but with Y2J in here I think we are going to have a good time with this one.
Winner: Chris Jericho
Edge vs. Batista – World Heavyweight Title
This is Batista’s final SmackDown pay per view match and I’m looking forward to watching this one. I think we are in store for a very good match. I like seeing these two go against each other. Okay when the draft hit I figured Dave would beat Edge and take that belt to Raw. But I am not thinking that way now. I think Edge will win not cleanly but he will get the victory and remain champion for at least a little longer. As I said this should be one hell of a match.
Winner: Edge
Triple H vs. Cena – WWE Title
I also thought that Hunter would win, Dave would beat Edge and Cena would be chasing Batista for the title. But again I’ve changed my mind. Unfortunately Hunter will lose tomorrow night to Cena and Raw will now be the Cena show again. I won’t get into that here but Cena holding the title really doesn’t sit well with me. Hopefully this will turn out well, which I think it will.
Winner: John Cena
I am ordering the show, and looking forward to watching it. Since Wrestlemania, we have seen some pretty solid pay per views so hopefully the streak will continue tonight. I will be back with my thoughts on NOC and Raw Tuesday and don’t forget keep your predictions coming in, there’s still plenty of time. Also I will leave you with one big rumor. Okay supposedly the wedding planner Alicia will turn out to be Edge’s hottie and they will turn on Vickie. Remember this is just a rumor but it sounds like what was planned months ago with Krystal and Edge turning on Theodore Long. I’ve been waiting for Edge to dump Vickie so if this turns out to be true, I am all for it.
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