Wrestlemania 39 Predictions Night 2 (04/02/23)

 

Sorry for the late post, but I had to work then visit family before writing this post.  Yesterday I predicted Night 1 of WrestleMania 39 and I believe I did a pretty decent job.  I mean 4 out of 7 ain't bad.  The real winners were the fans.  To quote Sheamus, every match was a "Banger after Banger after Banger!"  So let's look at tonight shall we.

WrestleMania Showcase Match

Raquel Rodriguez & Liv Morgan Vs. Natalya & Shotzi Vs. Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler Vs. Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green for a chance at the Women's Tag Team Championships.  Who will win?  Who knows?  All I know is that I am pulling for the team of Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green.  It is about time they have their WrestleMania moment.  Sonya has been a work horse for the company and Chelsea is more talented than people give her credit for.  So for this match, I am just showing my bias and picking who I want to win.  Nothing wrong with the other ladies,  I just think it's time for Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green to shine.

Winners: Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green

the Giant Vs the Beast

Brock Lesnar vs. Omos seems to be a last minute match if you ask me.  A lot of fans are screaming that Omos got the match because Vince is back.  That could be true but I am not concerned about it.  My only concern is that if the rumors are t rue this could be Brock's last match.  If that is true, they ruined his talent to showcase a giant.  If this is Brock's last match, he better win damn it!

Winner: Brock Lesnar

Intercontinental Title Triple Threat Match

Gunther Vs. Drew McIntyre Vs. Sheamus will be nothing but a bar brawl in the ring.  The ring general Gunther wanted his Wrestlemania moment to be full of grace and respect but Adam Pearce ruined that dream.  So here we are, a match were Gunther could loose his title without even being pinned.  For shame.  Hopefully Drew and Sheamus will focus on each other allowing Gunther to retain his championship.

Winner: Gunther

Raw Women's Championship Match

Is Bianca ready for Asuka?  Maybe she is maybe she isn't but she is the bEST chance of Asuka losing this match. However, and I  know I am biased on this one, Asuka will become your RAW Women's Champion yet again.

Winner: Asuka

Hell in a Cell Match

Edge vs. "The Demon" Finn Bálor promises to be a show stopper.  Both men have dark sides, the victor will be t he one who has the most control of his Darkness.  For me, that person is Finn Bálor.  Oh, it will be HELL in a CELL, but the demon shall rise and destroy Edge in the process.

Winner: Finn Bálor

Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Match

Will Cody be able to finish his story? Roman Reigns Vs. Cody Rhodes is going to be an instant classic.  The American Nightmare looks to become the Head of the Table. Will this be possible?  Will the Bloodline get involved?  Of course they will, but I have a feeling Cody is taking this to heart and will have his own back-up in the shadows.

Winner: the American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes

Wrestlemania 39 Predictions for Night 1 (04/01/23)

WrestleMania 39 is finally here and Night One is looking to steal the show.

Smackdown's Women's Championship Match

We have the Queen, Charlotte Flair defending her title against Judgement in the form of Rhea Ripley.  This will be a great match, but you always have to wonder what kind of role will the Judgement Day play in this match.  As dominant as Rhea is, I believe the queen will walk  away with her title.

Winner: Charlotte Flair

Seth "Freakin" Rollins VS Logan Paul

It's no secret that I am not the biggest Logan Pasul fan, but with the few matches he has wrestled, he has gained my respect.  He took the business seriously and has provided us with some must see TV moments in WWE history.  With that said, he is going against Seth "Freakin" Rollins.  Although it promises to be a great match, I see Rollins finding a way to leave with the win.

Winner: Seth "Freakin" Rollins

Tag Team Championship

The Bloodline has called the shots for the past few years but there is a roadblock in their way on t he road to domination.  That roadblock is none other than the Canadian Destroyers Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.  The Bloodline claim that Sami turned their back on them and in all truth, they couldn't be more wrong.   The Bloodline turned on Sami. Somewhat does Sami do?  He turns to his bloodline, his brother Kevin Owens for assistance.  This match promises to be a fight and I wouldn't be surprised if it ends and then declares a restart due to something shady.  I do believe however, we will get new champs tonight.

Winners and New Tag Champions, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.

While we are on the subject of teams, let's discuss the formation of the new LWO.  Rey has his crew in his corner and Dominik has his.  Even though the Judgment Day is a force o f nature, I believe the LWO will give Rey the support he needs to beat his ungrateful son for the 1, 2, 3.

Winner: Rey Mysterio

Team Lynch Vs Damage CTRL

Damage CTRL has become one of my favorite factions to watch on WWE TV.  Don't get me wrong, I love the legends Lita and Trish for all the barriers they have broken in wrestling but I foresee some treachery in the trio that is Team Lynch.  I believe this will surface tonight and Team Damage CTRL win get the win.

Winner: Damage CTRL

Tag Team Battle

We have a Tag Team Battle going on for the #1 contender spot for the tag team championships.  We have Alpha Academy Vs the Viking Raiders Vs the Street Profits Vs Strowman & Ricochet.  3 teams have tagged with each other for years while one team was only formed months ago.  No doubt this will be a slobber knocker, but I feel the Raiders may reach the top.  I'm pulling for Team Monster (Strowman & Ricochet) but they are too inexperienced as a team,

Winners: the Viking Raiders

US Championship Match

Some call this match the sleeper of the night but I believe it has the potential to be the highlight of the night.  You have the challenger John Cena Vs the Champ, Austin Theory.  When Austin Theory first arrived in NxT, I really wasn't a fan.  To be honest, I still don't like him but I respect him.  He has brought new life to the US Title than it has seen for a while.  Cena will try his best, but Austin will put him down,

Winner: Austin Theory

Tune in tomorrow afternoon to see my picks for Day 2.

An Open Letter to the WWE

 

Greetings Wrestling Fans,

    I am writing this post in regards to the 10 superstars  that the WWE let go on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Those superstars include: Billie Kay, Samoa Joe, Bo Dallas, Kalisto, Wesley Blake, Mickie James, Chelsea Green, Tucker, Peyton Royce, and Mojo Rawley.  What sense does this make?  Hell, two of them worked Wrestlemania before being let go.  This doesn't make sense to me.  I took 48 hours to think about it and I have come up with an open letter to the WWE.  You may not agree with me and that is perfectly fine, but I feel this needs to be said.

Dear WWE,

For the past two years you have let go of talent in the name of budget cuts.  Well, you have made the wrong cuts in my opinion.  You should have made the cuts in the writing departments as well as in production.  You need writers who have the same passion as the talent and not someone from Hollywood who has no experience in wrestling besides watching it on TV.  You need a writer who eats, breathes, and lives for wrestling.  You fired the talent because you benched them or didn't know how to use them.  That is on you, not them.  Why do you think AEW is doing so well?  The writers listen to the talent's ideas.

You need to listen to your talent.  Hell, Peyton Royce had to demand her shot at the women's title on live TV before you gave it to her.  Why was that?  She should have been champion already.  I know the why.  You want to make sure that your favorites are taken care of. That is why there are so many multi-champions rather than a lot of champions.  Samoa Joe should have been Universal Champion long ago, but you ruined that as well.

As a fan I can tell you, we are tired of the same talent winning over and over or fighting each other for months. Hell, what happen to the days of the stables and have each member fighting instead of one or two.  Oh wait, that something that AEW is doing.  Don't get me wrong, I am a fan of Drew, Roman, AJ, and multiple others; just give someone else a chance at a title.  You have enough talent so why do you focus on the few?

If you believe you don't have enough titles to share, create some or bring some of the old titles back.  There is no reason for anyone to sit backstage for months and months.  Someone gets injured, they could be in someone's corner or take the MVP approach and create a faction or stable.  For an example, if I was one of your writers, I would have had Samoa Joe create his own Samoan stable.  When Joe would be clear to wrestle, I would push the story even more and have him wipe the table with Reigns to become the new "Tribal" Chief and Universal Champion. I know more details and planning is involved but you have the talent.  So USE it and don't lose it.

Your problem is not the value of your wrestlers.  You have so many great wrestlers that you bench because you value the words of the wrong person.  If you have to make cuts, fire the people who have been writing this trash for the past three years instead of the talent who is getting ring rust because your writers don't know what to do.  If you are afraid to fire the writers, then fire the directors and producers who cannot make your talent look good.  The talent isn't the problem, the writing is the problem.

I truly hope someone in your organization reads this letter and reflects on it a little.  Hell, I would love for Vince, Steph, Shane ,or HHH to hear what I am saying.  The first step to fixing the problem is knowing what the problem is.  Like I said before, the talent is not the problem, your writing is the problem.

Sincerely,

A Fan

Wanna Wrestle? Wrestlemania 34 picks

Well, things kicked off before I got home from work so I am just going to do a pick list rather than talk about all the matches.

(History Making) Female Battle Royal

Pick to Win: Becky Lynch

Andre the Giant Battle Royal

Matt Hardy won with the assist of Bray Wyatt.

WWE Cruiserweight Championship

Cedric Alexander Vs Mustafa Ali

I feel Cedric will come out on top.
UPDATE: Cedric New Champ

Intercontinental Championship Triple Threat Match

I would like to see Miz retain and make history with the longest reign 

as champ, but I feel that Balor may leave New Orleans with the belt.

RAW Women's Championship

I think Nia will give Bliss a run for the money.  Bliss will be victorious but wounded which will provide an opening for Carmella to cash in her MITB.

Carmella will the become the new champ.

Cena Vs the Undertaker?

If the Deadman accepts Cena's challenge, he will come out as the 

American Bad Ass and give Cena the Last Ride for the win.

WWE Championship

Styles will show all why he is the Phenomenal One and leave with his title.

US Championship Fatal 4 Way

I want Roode to be VICTORIOUS, but I feel Rusev may come out on top.

Shane McMahon & Daniel Bryan Vs KO and Sami

I feel that injuries and treachery will cause the Front Office of Smackdown to lose which will allow Owens and Zayn to win and be reinstated.

Smackdown Tag Team Championship Triple Threat

The Bludgeon Brothers may be a force to be reckoned with but this match will allow the USOs to stay the Champs.  It will be a blood bath regardless.

Team Angle Vs Team Authority

HHH and Stephanie will have a plan to win but  Rousey will make Stephanie tap out which will allow Team Angle to win.

RAW Tag Team Championship

The Bar will get destroyed by the Monster among men.
Strowman's partner could be Socko and he should still win.

Universal Championship

This one could go either way.  I believe Reigns will be victorious.

 Smackdown Live Women's Championship

This is the match that I believe will still the show.
The Queen Vs the Empress of Tomorrow will be a great match showcasing skill and talent.  Asuka will win and become the new Women's Champion.