Goodness, gracious, what a card.
Pre-Show- Cruiserweight Championship Match- Neville vs Akira Tozawa
My Prediction: The King bests the brand
Although I was unhappy to see this match get bumped to the pre-show, it should tell you just how stacked this card is. I sincerely doubt we get a title change here, although it's likely that Tozawa does become champ down the line.
Raw Tag Team Championship Match- Cesaro and Sheamus vs The Hardy Boyz
My Prediction: Old man power
How many times in wrestling do we get an Iron Man tag team match? It's a really cool stipulation that should lead to another excellent match between these two teams. With The Revival now back on Raw, I imagine that they will challenge for the belts at SS, meaning the faces go over here.
Intercontinental Championship Match- The Miz vs Dean Ambrose
My Prediction: Never bet against the numbers game
I mean, Miz did basically just create a new stable. He ain't losing here.
Enzo Amore vs Big Cass
My Prediction: Big Cass is seven foot tall and that apparently cannot be taught
This break-up has been a lot more emotional and a lot more fiery than I expected. After treading water as a team for the past ten months on Raw, suddenly these guys are on fire, more than appropriate for this pay-per-view. Let's be honest, Enzo doesn't stand a chance to win this match, although hopefully they do make him look slightly capable.
Seth Rollins vs Bray Wyatt
My Prediction: The guy on the cover of that video game
Seth has been booked strong pretty consistently for the past couple of years, and I doubt that's changing here. There is some talk of this continuing to SummerSlam; I hope not, even as a fan of these guys, because this feud has been deader than dead.
Raw Women's Championship Match- Alexa Bliss vs Sasha Banks
My Prediction: It's not like most interference
I imagine Alexa and Nia will collide at some point down the line, likely at SS. With that in mind, I say Nia interferes here to cost Sasha the win, maybe setting up a triple threat. Although, Alexa's title run has been sub-standard, and Sasha moves the needle, so maybe she goes over here and fights someone else at the event.
Ambulance Match- Roman Reigns vs Braun Strowman
My Prediction: It's his yard, and we're all just living in it
I'm picking Braun to win by the way, it just didn't sound as cool. With Roman already declaring himself number one contender, Strowman winning here is probably the right choice. Like at Payback, I genuinely don't know what you do with Braun when he loses, but he's got to eventually.
Universal Championship Match- Brock Lesnar vs Samoa Joe
My Prediction: Who gives a sh**, let's just enjoy the war
If there's anyone in the company the 'E knows how to book, it's Brock Lesnar. He's constantly been treated like a bad-ass, and been given really solid material, particularly in his last two 'Mania feuds with Goldberg and Ambrose. Let's hope this match is more like the former than the latter.
Count me among those who were skeptical/downright bemused when this pay-per-view was announced, but this card and the build has won me over. Not enough to get over the name, but enough that this event is a must watch in a way that most aren't.
Pre-Show- Cruiserweight Championship Match- Neville vs Akira Tozawa
My Prediction: The King bests the brand
Although I was unhappy to see this match get bumped to the pre-show, it should tell you just how stacked this card is. I sincerely doubt we get a title change here, although it's likely that Tozawa does become champ down the line.
Raw Tag Team Championship Match- Cesaro and Sheamus vs The Hardy Boyz
My Prediction: Old man power
How many times in wrestling do we get an Iron Man tag team match? It's a really cool stipulation that should lead to another excellent match between these two teams. With The Revival now back on Raw, I imagine that they will challenge for the belts at SS, meaning the faces go over here.
Intercontinental Championship Match- The Miz vs Dean Ambrose
My Prediction: Never bet against the numbers game
I mean, Miz did basically just create a new stable. He ain't losing here.
Enzo Amore vs Big Cass
My Prediction: Big Cass is seven foot tall and that apparently cannot be taught
This break-up has been a lot more emotional and a lot more fiery than I expected. After treading water as a team for the past ten months on Raw, suddenly these guys are on fire, more than appropriate for this pay-per-view. Let's be honest, Enzo doesn't stand a chance to win this match, although hopefully they do make him look slightly capable.
Seth Rollins vs Bray Wyatt
My Prediction: The guy on the cover of that video game
Seth has been booked strong pretty consistently for the past couple of years, and I doubt that's changing here. There is some talk of this continuing to SummerSlam; I hope not, even as a fan of these guys, because this feud has been deader than dead.
Raw Women's Championship Match- Alexa Bliss vs Sasha Banks
My Prediction: It's not like most interference
I imagine Alexa and Nia will collide at some point down the line, likely at SS. With that in mind, I say Nia interferes here to cost Sasha the win, maybe setting up a triple threat. Although, Alexa's title run has been sub-standard, and Sasha moves the needle, so maybe she goes over here and fights someone else at the event.
Ambulance Match- Roman Reigns vs Braun Strowman
My Prediction: It's his yard, and we're all just living in it
I'm picking Braun to win by the way, it just didn't sound as cool. With Roman already declaring himself number one contender, Strowman winning here is probably the right choice. Like at Payback, I genuinely don't know what you do with Braun when he loses, but he's got to eventually.
Universal Championship Match- Brock Lesnar vs Samoa Joe
My Prediction: Who gives a sh**, let's just enjoy the war
If there's anyone in the company the 'E knows how to book, it's Brock Lesnar. He's constantly been treated like a bad-ass, and been given really solid material, particularly in his last two 'Mania feuds with Goldberg and Ambrose. Let's hope this match is more like the former than the latter.
Count me among those who were skeptical/downright bemused when this pay-per-view was announced, but this card and the build has won me over. Not enough to get over the name, but enough that this event is a must watch in a way that most aren't.
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