Hell in a Cell 2018 - My Picks

Roman Vs Braun

    This Hell in a Cell promises to be one of the best Hell in a Cell pay-per-views of all time.  The card is stacked full of potential show stealing moments all night night.  Let's take a look at what I think will go down.

Jeff Hardy Vs RKO

Jeff Hardy and Orton will bring their "A" game and try to delete one another.  Their is some speculation that Woken Matt Hardy may try to assist Brother Nero, but since it is a Hell in a Cell match, this may be proven difficult.  We all know that Jeff is a risk taker and this may prove to be his weakness.  I look for one hell of a match but Orton will be the one standing tall.

AJ Styles Vs Samoa Joe - WWE Championship

AJ Styles Vs Samoa Joe - WWE Championship

    Oh what a slobber knocker this will be.  These two have known each other for decades.  Joe has gotten in AJ's head, which is not good for the champ.  This match will be PHENOMENAL, but I think Samoa may just keep his promise and leave your WWE Champion.

Ronda Rousey vs. Alexa Bliss - RAW Women's Championship

    Alexa made a very bad mistake.  She and her trio injured Rousey.  Which means, Ronda will be fighting like a wounded animal.  Which means, anything goes and Ronda will stay champion.  Don't get me wrong, Alexa will give maximum effort, but Ronda will show why she is the baddest woman on the planet.

Friends now Foes

Charlotte Flair Vs Becky Lynch - Smackdown Live Women's Championship

    It was the best of times and it was the worst of times, and each time Charlotte took Becky to be an ally and not someone who is hungry for gold.  Far too long has Becky been cast aside.  I foresee the Fire burning brightly in her that will allow her to capture the gold yet again.  The match will be legendary, but the Queen shall lose her throne.

Daniel Bryan & Brie Bella vs. The Miz & Maryse

    Why is this even a match on such an epic PPV?  This is a match that should have taken place on Smackdown Live, not Hell in a Cell.  Don't get me wrong, the match will be entertaining, I just think maybe this should have been the kickoff instead of a tag title bout.  I like Miz and Daniel both, but I'm sorry Daniel, I think this match will be just too AWESOME for you or Brie to handle.

the Dogs of War Vs the Hounds of Justice

Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre Vs Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose

RAW Tag Team Championship

    Oh what a match this will be.  I believe the team of Seth and Dean willdo everything they can to burn it down.  Will Roman or Braun interfere?  Who knows?  Regardless, I think the Dogs of War will arrive as well as leave champs.

Universal Championship - Roman Reigns Vs Braun Strowman

    Honestly, this match could go either way.  The Monster among men has had Roman's number on more than one occasion.  However, this is Hell in a Cell and anything goes. So, with that said, it is going to be a fight for survival.  I know Roman got the upper hand on RAW and fans believe that is an omen that Roman will lose, but I don't think so.  I think Roman will come out victorious.  He may get some help from some hounds or maybe even a beast, but he will leave champ just like he arrived.

KICK-OFF SHOW

New Day Vs Rusev Day

    This match should have been on the main card and not the kick-off show.  That alone makes me furious.  I look for this match to be entertaining and full of surprises.  The New Day is great, but I am hoping for a Rusev Day victory.  Somehow, I think the Bar might get involved causing a DQ, but you never know.

Summer Slam 2018 - My Picks

Summer Slam 2018 

Who will win?  Well, let's see what I think.

Universal Championship: Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns

    This match promises to be a slobber knocker but I think it will end with a lot more questions than answers.  I feel Brock will lose his title, but I don't think it will be Reigns that leaves champion.  I foresee a Money In The Bank  contract cash in which will see either Braun or Owens leave as champion. 

My pick: Brock loses

Raw Women's Championship:  Alexa Bliss vs. Ronda Rousey

    This should be a fight.  Look for Alexa to try to win quickly but Ronda should be able to get the win, that is, unless Bliss gets a little help from her friends.  

My pick: Ronda becomes new champ.

Braun Strowman vs. Kevin Owens

    Kevin Owens is a fighter but he has picked the fight of his life against the Monster among Men.  However, if anyone can beat Braun, I believe it will be Owens.  The winner will leave with a Money In The Bank contract.  I also believe the winner will cash it in and leave the new Universal Champion as well.

My Pick: Owens with the win

Intercontinental Championship: Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins

    This match will be a classic but it will be Rollins undoing.  Sure Rollins has got back up in the Lunatic Fringe, but I feel the tide will remain in Ziggler's favor.

My Pick: Ziggler remains champion

SmackDown Women’s Championship (Triple Threat Match): 

Carmella vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch 

    Carmella's reign as Champion has come to an end.  Look for the Queen or the little lass kicker to be crowned champion once again.

My Pick: It's Becky's time!  Becky Lynch for the win.

Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz

This is the match everyone has been waiting three years to see.  Can Daniel Bryan outshine an A list superstar?  I think this match will be AWESOME!  Daniel will push Miz to the test, but the Miz will leave victorious.

My Pick: The Miz will remain awesome!

United States Championship: Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Jeff Hardy

    Strong Style Vs Team Extreme.  Hardy may have what it takes to defeat his demons, but does he have enough in his take to walk away US Champion?  In my opinion, no.  Look for Shinsuke to hold nothing back to remain champion.

My Pick: Shinsuke remains your US Champion

Finn Bálor vs. Constable Baron Corbin

   I am really getting tired of Finn being picked on from the Constable.  I foresee the Demon King digging deep and conquering his gigantic nemesis.  Once he defeats Corbin, he will be placed in the pool for number one contenders for the universal championship.

My Pick:  Finn leaves victorious

Smackdown Tag Team Championship: 

The Bludgeon Brothers vs. The New Day

    The New Day may be dreaming about gold but all they are going to get is a big dose of nightmares.  They may have some momentum in the match but look for the Brothers to continue their reign of terror on Smackdown Live.

My Pick: The Bludgeon Brothers continue their reign as Tag Champs.

My Pick for Match of the Night, AJ Styles Vs Samoa Joe

WWE Championship: AJ Styles vs. Samoa Joe

    I am a huge fan of both men, but I feel it is now the time for Samoa Joe to become champion.  Joe has gotten in AJ's head and that will be the downfall to AJ's historic title reign as WWE Champion on Smackdown Live.  Look out AJ, Joe is coming for you and you cannot escape nap time.

My Pick: Samoa Joe puts AJ to sleep and become the new WWE Champion.

nXt Takeover: Brooklyn 2018 (Derf's Picks)

    Well, the time has finally come to see who wants it more at nXt Takeover.  Who will become champ?  Will the belts stay with the current champions?  Well, her is what I think.

 NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler vs. Kairi Sane

   This match promisises to be a good one.  Shayna has been trying to get in Kairi's head since day one. It appears to be working a little too well.  It is a longshot but I think Kairi will get the win and Shayna will then be bumped up to RAW or SmackdownLive to raise hell there.

My Pick - It will take a miracle, but I pick Kairi Sane.

NXT North American Champion Adam Cole vs. Ricochet

    I like both of these contenders but I don't think Cole will lose the belt just quite yet. It will be a battle fought both on the ground and in the air, but Adam Cole will remain your champion.

My Pick: Adam Cole BAY BAY!

NXT Tag Team Champions Undisputed ERA vs. Moustache Mountain

    Another Undisputed Era match that will end with an Undisputed Victory.  Moustache Mountain will bring the fight, but the Undisputed Era plays for keeps and will come out on top.

My Pick: the Undisputed Era

EC3 vs. Velveteen Dream

    This could be the match of the night.  EC3 is the top 1 % and the Velveteen Dream never disappoints.  Look forward to some new moves as well as a well though and fought plan by the Dream.  This promises to be a match that will live on in nXt history.

My Pick: I like both wrestlers, but I think EC3 will just crush Velveteen's Dream.

NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa vs. Johnny Gargano (Last Man Standing Match)

   Champion Vs Contender, Brother Vs Brother, Friend Vs Foe, none of this matters to Ciampa or Gargano.  This is about vengeance, this is about power, this is about glory, this is about the nXt Championship!  Johnny wrestling would love to become the new nXt champion, but does he have what it takes to be heartless enough to defeat Ciampa?  I think it will be a well fought bout but I feel that Ciampa will be victorious.

My Pick: Ciampa remains Champ

EXTREME RULES 2018 - My Picks

    Sunday, July 15, 2018 promises to be one of the best Extreme Rules PPV's since the original ECW.  Now, we all know this is the PG Era so their will be hardly any blood spilled but their will be pain.  So let's just get right to my picks.

AJ Styles VS Rusev ( World Championship Match)

This promises to be a great match.  The Phenomenal One will show Rusev that you need more than a day to defeat him.  Don't get me wrong, I like Rusev and he is a powerhouse, but I think Styles will come out on top.

My Pick: AJ Styles

Lashley Vs Reigns

This match up is one of those matches where I really could do without it.  Don't get me wrong, he will be a slug fest but is it really PPV worthy? Maybe it is worthy of the kick off show but not the main card.   Either way, I believe Roman will stand tall.

My Pick: Roman Reigns

Strowman Vs Owens (STEEL CAGE)

This is going to be a slobber knocker.  The Monster is going to demolish Owens in that cage...or will he?  Owens is a fighter and I think he may find a way to win.  I know the easy money is on the Monster to win, but I am going for the underdog.

My Pick: Kevin Owens

The Bludgeon Brothers Vs Team Hell No (Smackdown Live Tag Titles)

This could be the sleeper match of the night.  You got two monsters Vs one demon and a goat, so it could go either way.  Team Hell No may have the WWE universe on their side, but is that enough?  As much as I like Kane and Daniel, I feel the Brothers will be victorious to remain the Tag Champs of Smackdown Live.

My Pick: the Bludgeon Brothers

Intercontinental Championship Iron Man Match

This match has the showstopper Vs the architect.  Seth and Dolph are two of te best IC Champions the WWE has ever seen.  With that said, Dolph has not so secret weapon that could spell trouble for Rollins in this Iron Man match.  Wil Drew be Dolph's key to success in this match up or will Rollins burn it down?

My Pick: Dolph Ziggler

United States Championship Match - Hardy Vs Shinsuke

Both wrestlers are wrestling hurt, will this become a factor on the outcome?  Of course it will!  Question is, who is hurting the worst?  Both wrestlers are extremely talented and could make this match very entertaining.  If Shinsuke is able to stay focused, I believe he can defeat Hardy with his strong style.  If Shinsuke can keep Jeff grounded, the championship is his for the taking.

My Pick: Shinsuke Nakamura

Alexa Bliss Vs Nia Jax (RAW Women's Championship)

Normally, I would just say Nia flat out but this is an extreme rules match which basically means there are no rules.  So, with that said Mickie could interfere or Alexa could use a weapon to her advantage.  But let us not forget that Ronda will be at ringside (as a spectator) and that could draw Bliss's attention.  I believe it will be a fight, bt I also believe that we will see Nia as a two time Raw Women;s Champion.

My Pick: Nia Jax

Asuka Vs Carmella (Smackdown Live Women's Championship)

It's no secret that I am a huge Asuka fan and that I want her to win.  That is what I want, but with James in a shark cage above the match anything could happen.  As we all know, sometimes the shark cage allows for the interference that leads to the wrong person winning.  I have a good feeling that even though the odds are against her, Asuka will come out on top.

My Pick: Asuka

the Deleters of Worlds Vs the B team (Raw Tag Titles)

The B tean has been on a roll lately, even beating Hardy and Wyatt in singles matches but that all ends Sunday.  Look for teh B team to be DELETED!

My Pick: the Deleters of Worlds

Sonya Deville as Raven

My Picks for Money in the Bank

All photos in this post provided by the WWE.

Man, nXt Takeover put on a show.  I do not know how the 2018 MITB can top it, but I m sure the WWE superstars have some tricks up their sleeve.  Let's take a look at the matches and I will give you my thoughts on who should win.

WWE Champion AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura 

(Last Man Standing Match)

First up, the Phenomenal AJ Styles Vs the Artist Shinsuke Nakamura for the WWE Championship.  It is no secret that I am a huge AJ Styles fan, so it shouldn't be a surprise that I pick AJ for the win.  Sure, Shinsuke likes to play dirty and that is the main reason for choosing a Last Man Standing match, but AJ is capable of defeating Shinsuke at his own game.  I mean, he was the leader of the Club for Pete's sake.  You think they are going to stay behind the scenes and let their friend lose his title?  Not on their watch!  Even if Gallows and Anderson do not help Styles, Styles will come out on top because he is just too phenomenal for Shinsuke to handle.

Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match

Now this match could get really interesting.  On paper, one would think that Braun will win, but I have the feeling that the other 7 men will try to take him out the picture immediately.  

Another factor one has to think of is exactly who is representing the New Day in this match.  I mean, Who? Who? Who can it be? (see what I did there)  Will it be Big E?  Kofi?  Woods?  If it is Big E, you are in for a power show.  If it is Kofi, you have another high flyer.  If it is Woods, you have a complete strategist.  If the New Day wants to win the case, I would send in Woods.

The man I want to see victorious is the Destroyer, Samoa Joe.  I feel that the others will team up against him as soon as Braun is taken care of.  Look for the Miz to try to steal the win and capitalize on others effort and hard work.  

Honestly, this match can go either way, but I am sticking to my gut and picking Samoa Joe.

Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match

Another talent filled ladder match, this time for a shot at the women's title of their choice.  Last year Carmella won due to a technicality in the rules.  This year the competition is fierce.  I expect a good showing by all, but I think Becky Lynch has the fire that will drive her for the win.  Others may disagree, but I see several wrestlers who are having issues with each other like Lana and Naomi or Bliss and Sasha.  So, like I said earlier, Lynch for the win.

Raw Women’s Champion Nia Jax vs. Ronda Rousey

Nia may think she can just walk over Ronda like she has done to others, but she is in for a fight.  None of the women on Smackdown or Raw have ever faced a competitor like Ronda.  If Nia wrestles fair and keeps it legal, Ronda should walk away the new women's champion of Raw.  Something tells me that Nia has an Ace in her pocket.  Hell, it wouldn't surprise me if the Authority has plans to help Nia keep her belt.  That is the only way I see Nia remaining champion.  My pick is for Ronda, but it wouldn't surprise me if Nia cheats to win.

SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella vs. Asuka

No disrespect to Carmella, but Asuka will win hand's down.  Unless, she gets help of course.  Last year, she won MITB thanks to James.  She won the title thanks to the Iconic Duo.  So, by my math, she has to cheat to win.  The only way she walks away champion, is if she gets help from some friends.

Roman Reigns vs. Jinder Mahal

The big dog is looking for a fight and Jinder will give it to him.  When it comes to this match, the question you need to ask yourself, is Roman ready to turn heel?  The only way I see him walking away victorious is if he finds that inner enforcer like he was in the SHIELD days and just destroy everything and everyone.  I pick Jinder for the win.

Bobby Lashley vs. Sami Zayn

I am pulling for Sami in this match.  Why?  He is too talented of a wrestler to just be used as a jobber to make others look good.  I look for Sami to dig deep and kick Lashley's ass.  He is halfway there already because he has a room in Bobby's head.  If it was a match of power, Lashley would win hand's down.  But since this is a wrestling match, I look forward to Sami out-thinking Bobby.

Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins vs. Elias

These two men despise each other, that is no secret.  Elias may be on a roll and think he has what it takes to beat Rollins, but I fear he will fall short.  I pick Rollins for the win.

Daniel Bryan vs. Big Cass

Big Cass is a bully and cannot keep up with the talent that is Daniel Bryan.  Daniel should win by submission, however I feel Cass will play dirty.  So, I think Daniel will win but by DQ.

SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match:

The Bludgeon Brothers vs. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson (Kickoff Match)

To be honest, I am pissed off that this is a kick-off match.  I mean, What the Hell?  It is for a championship.  Why couldn't the match with Sami and Bobby or Jinder and Reigns be the kick-off match?  Those matches aren't for a prize. I think it shows disrespect to the tag champs as well as the soon-to-be tag champs.  I am going to pull for the Club aka the Good Brothers to show the Tag Champs that they can take the titles at any time.  However, I feel there will be a bludgeoning which will end a DQ so the belts won't change hands.  I pick the Club for the win, but I think the championship will stay where it is.

Closing thoughts:  What the hell happened to the Raw Tag Title match?  It's not even mentioned on WWE.com as a match for MITB.  Was it deleted?  Just in case it does happen, I pick the Deleters of Worlds to take care of the B-team causing them to be WOKEN.

My Picks for nXt Takeover Chicago

Tomorrow is Takeover Chicago and there is going to be a lot of great matches.  This PPV promises to outshine MITB, that is how many quality matches there are on this card.  Let's take a look.

nXt tag titles:  The Undisputed Era Vs Lorcan and Burch

I think this will be a hard fought title match but the Undisputed Era will rise to the top.  Not only are they a more focused group, they are on the same page.  I mean, Lorcan and Burch are enemies who formed a team to get gold.  The Undisputed Era will use this to their advantage and make the team of Lorcan and Burch nonexistent.

Ricochet vs. Velveteen Dream

I believe this could be the match of the night.  Both men are very talented but Ricochet has the edge and the experience that should cause him to walk away with the win.  I know there are rumors out there that Ricochet is wrestling injured, but I believe he will still make the Velveteen Dream realize that not all dreams come true.

NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler vs. Nikki Cross

Shayna is a talented and brutal fighter, but Nikki is insane.  Nikki's chaotic ways will lead to the most challenging match that Shayna will ever have.  The match is Nikki's for the taking, but in her chaotic state she could become distracted which would be the only way I see Nikki losing.  I believe Nikki should and will win the nXtWomen's Title.

Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa (Chicago Street Fight)

As much as I love and appreciate Johnny Wrestling and Ciampa, I really hope this is the last match these two have against each other.  Since it is a street fight I expect a lot of emotions and blood to be spilled.  Johnny is a great wrestler but Ciampa has proven to be fearless and has a blood lust.  This thirst is what I believe will allow Ciampa to walk away with the win.

NXT Champion Aleister Black vs. Lars Sullivan

This will be an epic championship match.  Black is a very talented striker but Lars is a monster.  I expect Lars to push Aleister to his limits, but I think the monster will tire out before getting the pin.  So, I am picking Aleister Black to successfully defend his title and walk away champion.

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.

Wanna Wrestle? My picks for nXt Takeover New Orleans

As all of you know, I am a huge wrestling fan.  This weekend is slam packed with action just like any Wrestlemania Weekend should be.  Wrestlemania 34 as well as nXt Takeover is special this year because it is taking place in my backyard of Nawlins or New Orleans for those of you out-of-towners.  I was not able to make the podcast predictions with my Somewhatnerdy brothers, so I decided to share my picks via my blog.  Since Takeover starts in a few hours, let me just get to the picks.

nXt Tag Team Championship Triple Threat Match: 

The Undisputed Era vs. the Authors Of Pain vs. Strong & Dunne

I feel this match could go either way.  I mean, matches with more than two opponents can be tricky and end up terrible for the champs.  The Undisputed Era have their hands full especially with Fish hurt and Cole being forced to work two matches.  So,basically it comes to timing.  If Cole wrestles in this match first, they have a shot at retaining, but if this is his second match we could see new champs.  I personally feel that creative is pushing for Strong and Dunne to win.  I think Cole will be called up and the Undisputed Era will get their rematch win Fish is healed.

Winners: New Tag Champs, Strong and Dunne

NXT North American Championship Ladder Match: 

EC3 vs. Adam Cole vs. Ricochet vs. Velveteen Dream 

vs. Lars Sullivan vs. Killian Dain

This match is going to be nothing but pain for all involved.  Since it is a ladder match, I do not see the powerhouses like Lars or Dain winning.  Cole could grab it, but like I said earlier, I feel he will be called up so why give him a title?  Velveteen Dream may have a following but I do not think he is championship material yet.  That leaves EC3 and Ricochet, which I feel will be the main focus of the match.  I think they were both brought in to be champions.  Since it is a ladder match, I think Ricochet will get the win.

Winner: Ricochet

 Unsanctioned Match: 

Johnny Gargano vs. Tommaso Ciampa

Johnny Wrestling Vs the Blackheart.  Who will win this battle of betrayal?  Since this is a non-sanction match, I believe the advantage will go to Ciampa.  I think he will go on to win and Gargano will be called up to 205 Live or Smackdown.

Winner: Tommaso Ciampa

nXt Women’s Championship Match: 

Ember Moon vs. Shayna Baszler

At first, this match was hard for me to make a prediction.  There are rumors that Ember will be called up soon and she is also wrestling with an injury which would make one think that Shayna will win.  However, with Rousey fighting at Wrestlemania, I don't see the chance for a "fighter"  to win on both PPV's.  Who knows, the may give the nod to Shayna to confuse fans about Rousey's match.  I want Ember to retain her title but her injury is a factor I cannot ignore.  It will be a tough battle but Shayna should come out on top.

Winner: New nXt Women's Champion, Shayna Baszler.

nXt Championship Match:
 Andrade “Cien” Almas  vs. Aleister Black

I am a huge Aleister Black fan and I want him to win this match.  I do feel that it will be a long and gruesome battle between the two and of course we can look forward to interference, but I feel Black will come out on top.  With that said, I also feel that Almas will be called up in the coming weeks.  Hell, who knows, he might be in the Andre the Giant Battle Royal tomorrow. 

Winner: New nXt Champion, Aleister Black.