Roadblock 2016 Predictions

on March 10, 2016 at 1:50 pm

WWE Network Special Events always feel more exciting to me than typical Pay Per Views, and I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s the different day that it airs or the exclusivity of it being on the WWE Network. Maybe it’s the hope that Ambrose will win the title and main event Wrestlemania. There are only a few matches announced so far for Roadblock, but honestly I’m not sure if it’s a full three hour event or just two hours. More may be added as time goes on, but here are my predictions for what we do know.

The Revival vs. Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady with Carmella for the NXT Tag Team Championships
I watch NXT every single week, but I would honestly have a hard time naming the NXT tag champs without having their names written out in front of me. Maybe it’s the result of NXT having so many other colorful and attention grabbing gimmicks, but somehow “The Revival” just fades into the background. It doesn’t help that their team name has changed a few times over the few months they’ve been around. I am a big fan of Enzo, Cass, and Carmella though, so I’m really glad that they get to perform at this higher level event that will hopefully bridge into them being on the main roster. It’s kind of hard to believe that they’ve never held the titles before, despite being some of the most over wrestlers on the NXT roster. I think this would be the perfect opportunity for them to finally win the big ones, so I’m picking Enzo and Cass to win it.
Who will win: Enzo and Cass

Brock Lesnar vs. Bray Wyatt
Given their interaction at the Royal Rumble, I’m really glad that we finally get to see a match between Brock and Bray. I predicted (as did many) that we’d see these two face off at Wrestlemania, and I guess that still could happen if Ambrose wins the main event of Roadblock and subsequently main events Wrestlemania. While I’d love to see Bray get a credible win (or any win, really), I can only see Brock winning this one.
Who will win: Brock Lesnar

The New Day vs. Sheamus and Barrett from the League of Nations
I feel like The New Day is doing charity work by even looking at the flopped “League of Nations” stable, let alone giving them a shot at their titles. Of course to say that Sheamus and Barrett earned a right to fight for the championships would imply that there was any storyline going on here, which, of course, there isn’t. I’m not sure if the League is still supposed to be united together to fight Americans or to be enforcement/stooges for the Authority, but I hope they find a direction soon.
Who will win: The New Day

Triple H vs. Dean Ambrose for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
You all know that I read up on wrestling news constantly and skew closer to the “smark” side of the wrestling fan spectrum, so please let me be a little bit of a conspiracy theorist for a minute. I think this match is taking place for two reasons: One, so Roman’s haters can see Ambrose challenge for the title, which will hopefully make them (us) more receptive to Reigns winning it at Wrestlemania. And two, so Roman can make his big return to WWE by saving Ambrose from a giant beat down by Triple H and Brock Lesnar. All that being said, I’ve still enjoyed the brief buildup for this match and I’m looking forward to actually seeing it this Saturday night. While it would be fun to see something that would allow a Fatal Four Way to take place in the Wrestlemania main event between Triple H, Reigns, Ambrose, and Lesnar, I think WWE will just stick with Roman vs. Triple H.
Who will win: Triple H

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Fastlane 2016 Predictions

on February 21, 2016 at 2:43 am

Predicting the Pay Per View before Wrestlemania is really like predicting the Wrestlemania card. It’s not typically the time to have wildcard winners or try out a new guy as champion, but rather to keep things at an even keel for ‘Mania. While it sounds like it would lead to a predictable show, it’s still pretty cool to see the Wrestlemania card unfold as the Pay Per View goes on.

Preshow Match:
Kalisto vs. Del Rio for the US Championship in a 2 out of 3 falls match.
You know you’re in for a doozy of a PPV when this is stuck on the pre-show. Kalisto and Del Rio have had a decent feud so far with some surprising finishes (any time Kalisto wins) so I’m not surprised to see it continuing here. I’m predicting Kalisto to retain the title since the WWE seem to have cooled on The United Nations and doubly so on Del Rio.
Who will win: Kalisto

Big Show, Kane, and Ryback vs. The Wyatt Family
While the “Titans” in this match are a big ol’ bunch of jobbers, I can’t shake the feeling that the Wyatts will cheat to win, leading the Titans to find a fourth member to challenge the entire Wyatt clan, including Bray. Who would that person be? Well, I’m not too sure what the Undertaker’s doing this year…
Who will win: The Wyatt Family

AJ Styles vs. Jericho
This whole feud between AJ and Jericho has been pretty spectacular, giving AJ a lot of credibility and allowing Jericho to tease a heel turn- his best role, in my opinion. The only real options I can see for the finish are either AJ winning clean or Jericho cheating to win, leading to a Wrestlemania match. Of course Miz keeps sticking his head in this feud, so that could lead to something. I can only pick one winner though, so…
Who will win: AJ Styles

Kevin Owens vs. Ziggler for the Intercontinental Title
I’ve honestly given up hope on Ziggler winning titles ever since he revealed that he won’t be re-signing with WWE when his contract is up. If you follow him on twitter you know he clearly has so many interests outside of wrestling that I can’t imagine WWE giving him the ball again. Owens is really great too, so that makes for two reasons that he should win.
Who will win: Kevin Owens

Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch vs. Team Bad
This match will be nothing more than a showcase for Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks to look good for Wrestlemania… and I’m totally okay with that. I just hope that the crowd will be into this match, because if it’s used as three minutes of filler before the main event, Becky and Sasha will look pretty terrible. Honestly, I’m really looking forward to this match so we can see the last remnants of the Diva’s Revolution being wiped away and replaced with the NXT Divas doing what they do best.
Who will win: Bossy Lynch

Brie Bella vs. Charlotte for the Divas Championship
While I’m tempted to give Brie the nod since Bryan just retired and her sister’s out with an injury, I just don’t think WWE would change the belt this close to Wrestlemania. I think Charlotte’s been a great champion so far and will be a great challenge for Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks at ‘Mania.
Who will win: Charlotte

Roman Reigns vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Brock Lesnar to be the number one contender for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Is there any doubt that Roman will win? Even so, I still think this match will be awesome and I’m really looking forward to Brock and Ambrose facing off for the first time. The amount of time that Dean’s been receiving on Raw lately makes me think that he and Brock may face off at Wrestlemania. Hopefully Triple H, y’know, the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, can be bothered to make an appearance.
Who will win: Roman Reigns

Even though Fastlane is more like a pitstop on the Road to Wrestlemania, I still think this will be a great show. The only match that looks iffy to me is the Wyatt’s “Titans” match, but I really think that will be a build to something bigger.

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Royal Rumble 2016 Predictions

on January 23, 2016 at 9:20 pm

Despite the last two Royal Rumbles being complete disappointments, I can’t help but get excited for this year’s. Unlike the last two, there isn’t a really strong fan favorite to win this year, so I think the audience will be more accepting no matter what the outcome. That is unless Triple H enters the Rumble and wins it, but that would be crazy talk! No way WWE would want to piss off their fans again! Anyway, the rest of the card looks really solid too. That’s the nice thing about having one really big match, it cuts down on all the filler.

 

PreShow Kickoff Match to qualify for the Royal Rumble: The Prime Time Players vs. The Dudley Boyz vs. The Ascension vs. the classic team of Mark Henry and Jack Swagger

Honestly I didn’t even know this match was happening until I checked the card on Wikipedia. Hm! Henry and Swagger teaming together. All right. While I could see them winning the match since being added to the Rumble works better for singles wrestlers, I’m picking the Dudleys, if only because I want them to actually win something in their current run with WWE.

The winner is: The Dudley Boyz

 

Alberto Del Rio vs. Kalisto for the US Title

I love Kalisto and while I’d love to see him win the title back, I just don’t think WWE will go for it right now. His short title reign seemed pretty typical of the WWE- give a guy a brief reign to see how he does and, if successful, plan for a longer reign later on. I think Del Rio will have a dominant victory over the luchador you adore, and Kalisto will go back to teaming with Sin Cara whenever he comes back from his injury.

The winner is: Alberto Del Rio

 

Dean Ambrose vs. Kevin Owens in a Last Man Standing Match for the IC Title

While I know all the Royal Rumble talk is about who will win the main event, I really think this match could steal the show. One thing going for it is that there aren’t any other hardcore type matches on the card, so hopefully they won’t have to hold back on anything because someone else has a table or ladder spot planned for later in the show. While I could see either man leaving with the title, I feel like Kevin Owens is more likely to lay down for the ten count.

The winner is: Dean Ambrose

 

Becky Lynch vs. Ric Flair version 2 for the Divas Championship

I’ve really enjoyed the feud leading up to this Diva’s match, and it’s been a looong time since I’ve been able to say that. While I enjoyed Charlotte being a dominant heel in NXT, I think this change to her being a cheating, cocky heel with Ric Flair as a manager fits her really well. Meanwhile Becky has been hitting her stride as the number one Diva babyface in WWE, being pretty darn likable and someone I think the audience genuinely wants to see win. While I’d love for Becky to take the title home, I think they’d save a big moment like that for Wrestlemania.

The winner is: Charlotte

 

The New Day vs the Usos for the Tag Titles

As much as I love The New Day, seeing them fight the Usos feels like a weekly occurrence. I wish the Usos had been the one to break Francesca so New Day would be upset with them about it instead, adding a little extra animosity to the match (as much as a broken instrument can). Instead it’s just another tag team match between these teams, which isn’t bad, but isn’t anything to really look forward to either.

The winner is: The New Day

 

The Royal Rumble match

The whole storyline going into the Rumble has been “how will Roman Reigns hold on to his title?” so it’s hard for me to pick anyone other than him to win it. And in truth, it would be a good way to make him look even more credible if he doesn’t sleep through the whole thing this time. While I could see Brock winning it, I don’t think WWE would book Brock vs. Reigns for the ‘Mania main event a second year in a row, and I really can’t imagine Roman being in anything other than the main event. While I hope the rumors of the Bullet Club coming to WWE are true, and a debut at the Rumble would be amazing, I can’t honestly see them doing anything other than getting tossed over the top rope. Some are predicting Triple H might come in at number 30 and win the whole thing, but I just can’t pick that to happen based on just how terrible it would be.

The winner is: Roman Reigns

 
I think this Pay Per View will be really great to watch for both the matches and all of the question marks. Will the Bullet Club will show up? Will Daniel Bryan finally return? Will Triple H join the Rumble only to get thrown out by the newly returning Daniel Bryan? There’s a lot for fans to look forward to. But if the biggest surprise is Road Dog, I still think it will be a good show.

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