Ah, Summerslam. Being one of the WWE’s big four pay per views, I always feel like I should be excited about it, but I can’t recall one that I’ve ever really looked forward too. This year is no exception, with most of the matches having me kind of interested, but I’m only really looking forward the main event. I’m still making the trip to the nearby sports bar to check it out, because I’m sure it’ll at least be worth a watch. Anyway, on to predictions…

Sheamus vs. Mark Henry

I’m really digging Sheamus’ face turn so far. I think he smiles a little bit too much for my taste, but sometimes when I turn on wrestling I just want to see a big guy kicking ass and Sheamus fits that bill quite nicely. Of course Mark Henry does the same thing and that makes me kind of interested for this match. I have a feeling that Mark Henry’s going to win to keep the momentum going so he can challenge for the main event, but I’ll be rooting for Sheamus.

Kelly Kelly vs. Beth Phoenix
Finally, a decent feud for the Diva’s division! Seeing how there’s a credible threat in the Divas of Doom (Sisters of Destruction?) I’m actually kind of interested in this match. I’m guessing Beth will win.

Daniel Bryan vs. Wade Barrett
I’m a mark for Daniel Bryan, so I’m going to be at least kind of interested in this match, though I really wish there was more of a feud building up to this. Bryan’s got to win this one to build up his credibility for whenever he cashes in his money in the bank briefcase, whether that’s at Wrestlemania 28 or not.

World Heavyweight Champion Christian vs. Randy Orton

My God, this feud is played out. I’ve heard people blame the length of their program on the lack of Smackdown’s main event talent, but at this point I wouldn’t mind seeing Heath Slater fight for the belt if it meant having someone new (that is a total exaggeration). Orton and Christian’s other matches have been good, so I’m still kinda interested to see this one, but I’m guessing Orton wins and moves on to face someone else.

WWE Championship Match: John Cena vs. CM Punk
It really seems like the WWE has been leading up to Triple H screwing CM Punk out of his WWE title so John Cena can keep his WWE title. But… I keep predicting the obvious for this feud and getting it wrong, so instead I’m going to say that Triple H screws Cena out of the title and then attacks CM Punk to set up a feud between the three of them. Well maybe all that won’t happen, but I’m going with Punk.

Only five matches? I’m sure something else will pop up. I’m predicting the heel will win.