Sunday, April 29, 2012

Site Name Change

Just letting everyone know that the name of the blog and the url for the blog will be changing.  No longer will this be known as AlwaysAHeel.
The new name for the blog will be The Wrestling Watchman.

The new URL for The Wrestling Watchman will be wrestlingwatchman.blogger.com
The URL change will take place tomorrow.

WWE Extreme Rules Predictions

WWE Extreme Rules takes place tonight from Chicago.  Honestly I feel that this is a show that can set the tone for a very good summer for the WWE.  The crowd will be hot, as all Chicago crowds are.  We get to see the return to the ring of Brock Lesnar, plus the Second City Savior gets to defend his title in front of his home crowd.  Not to forget we get a nice 2 out of 3 falls match for the World Heavyweight Championship.

As for my predictions, I bounced back from a so-so Royal Rumble Performance with a very solid 6-2 showing for WrestleMania.  This PPV gives us some very interesting match-ups that are very difficult to call.

Photo via WWE.com.

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RANDY ORTON v KANE - Falls Count Anywhere
I do not think this match will be as good as their WrestleMania match, which was decent at best.  As shocking as it was for Kane to win at WrestleMania, I don't look for them to shock us much with the outcome of this one.  
Predicted Winner: Randy Orton

NIKKI BELLA V BETH PHOENIX - WWE Divas Championship
The story says that Beth is injured so if this match takes place I think it is a no-brainer that Nikki will take the win.  However, it would not surprise me for Beth to no-show and Kharma show up.  Even if that match does take place, Kharma is in the near future for Miss Bella.
Predicted Winner: Nikki Bella, if scheduled match takes place.
                             Kharma, if she fills in for an injured Phoenix.

BIG SHOW v CODY RHODES - WWE Intercontinental Championship
This is one of those matches that I honestly feel is a toss up.  At WM, Big Show ended Cody's long reign as IC Champ.  However, I feel that Shows win was simply a way to give him his WrestleMania moment.  So I can see this one going either way.  At first I though that Cody may be put into the WHC title picture after losing the IC strap, however now I am leaning towards them giving him another IC run.
Predicted Winner: Cody Rhodes

DANIEL BRYAN V SHEAMUS - 2 out of 3 Falls - World Heavyweight Championship
I look for the first fall of this match to be similar to their entire WrestleMania match.  After that I think these two will put on a good show.  It would not surprise me if this is the match of the night once all is said and done.  Look for Sheamus to win the first fall.  Bryan to pick up a cheap win in the 2nd fall.  Then a Brogue Kick to end the match.
Predicted Winner: Sheamus

CM PUNK V CHRIS JERICHO - Chicago Street Fight - WWE Championship
Although these are two of the best technical wrestlers in the world, don't expect anything less than a fight in this one.  The feud has been built up well and things have turned personal between Jericho and Punk.  I originally thought that Jericho winning would be a good way to extend the feud another month, however now I do not see that happening.  Plus if Punk doesn't win in Chicago, fans may RIOT.
Predicted Winner: CM Punk

BROCK LESNAR V JOHN CENA - Extreme Rules
I am interested to see Lesnar's return to the ring.  The extreme rules stipulation is a good way to cover up any ring rust that he may have.  I just can't see Lesnar losing in this one.  I do not think the WWE brings him back to lose his first tilt.  Plus, Lesnar winning helps further this change in Cena's character.
I am personally not a fan of the semi-burial of Cena as of late, but if it brings Cena back better than ever  , I am all for it.
Predicted Winner: Brock Lesnar

Side Note: Santino v The Miz is set to air on the Youtube Pre-Show, however I have decided not to make an official prediction for the match.  With no build up I just cant make my mind up.  I would like see see Santino win, but I am fearful that they are going to give the belt to Miz.

Also look for make shift matches for Lord Tensai and Brodus Clay.  I also wouldn't be surprised if we did not see the Tag Champs tonight.

Leave me some feedback and let me know what you think.

Monday, April 9, 2012

RAW kicks off with a BANG!!

The Lesnar/Cena segment that kicked off Raw this evening was easily the best opening segment of RAW in ages.  Everyone loves an old school brawl and that is exactly what we got.  Added to all that, we got some blood, which always makes these types of segments even better.

The segment started with Johnny Ace letting everyone know that he brought in Lesnar to make the WWE more legit.  Lesnar comes to the ring and as he starts to thank John, Cena's music hits.  Cena walks straight to the ring and Slaps Lesnar across the face.

Then all hell breaks loose.  A pier 6 brawl ensues which leads to everyone coming out from the back to break up Cena and Lesnar.  If Johnny wanted things to look more legit, then this segment was successful.  The first punch that Brock threw connect square on the side of Cena's face.  He must have had flash backs and thought he was destroying Frank Mir at UFC 100.  I have to give credit where credit is due, Cena took a heck of a shot and finished the segment.  The shot may have stunned him, but he wasn't knocked out.

All in all a hell of an opening segment.  I am glad to see the WWE building on the momentum that they have going.  I am looking forward to things to come.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

WrestleMania 28 Predictions

When I started doing this blog I planned on doing Predictions for every WWE PPV.  That went out the window when I did not do them for the Elimination Chamber.  However I am back and better than ever and ready for the Grandest Stage of Them All.

If you remember, I did predictions for the Royal Rumble.  I went 2 for 4 (2-2) on those predictions.  That 50% rate is not good enough.  Hopefully I can do better this time around.

Kane vs Randy Orton
I honestly look for this to be a decent match.  Kane is underrated in a lot of ways.  Orton has improved over the years and is very capable of a great match.  I look for the match to last 10-15 minutes.  Not much bulid has been put into this match, as I feel it was just a good way to get two of the bigger stars on the Mania card.
Predicted Winner: Randy Orton

Cody Rhodes vs Big Show for the IC Championship
I am glad that the IC belt is being defended on the show.  The belt has to much history in the WWE not to be defended on the card.  Cody has had a long run with the title, albeit with not much competition.  Big Show is just coming off of being the the World Title picture, so him going for the IC title is a little strange.  Once again I predict another 10-15 match that is going to be decent.  Rhodes is greatly improved recently, and the Big Show is very capable of putting on a good match despite his size.
Predicted Winner: Big Show

Team Teddy vs Team Johnny
The build for this has been good.  I have honestly enjoyed the build-up for this match as much as I have any other match.  I am honestly looking forward to it, although I think the result of this match is pretty obvious.  
Predicted Winner: Team Johnny

Beth Phoenix and Eve vs Kelly Kelly and Maria Menounos
Predicted Winner: Kelly Kelly and Maria Menounos

Sheamus vs Daniel Bryan
I am looking forward to this match.  Bryan is well known as a great wrestler and is in the debate for the best wrestler in the world.  Sheamus is underrated in my book.  His straight forward, high impact style or wrestling is very effective.  he brings an intensity that no one else currently brings.  I look for this to be a good match that last 25 minutes.
Predicted Winner: Sheamus

CM Punk vs Chris Jericho for the WWE Championship
Everyone is predicting this to be the match of the year, and I hope it is, however I am afraid this may be somewhat of a let down.  Can these two guys live up to the hype?  I hope so because they are both STUDS in the ring.  Look for 30 Minutes for quality wrestling.
FYI, this is the hardest match of the night for me to call.
Predicted Winner: CM Punk

Undertaker vs Triple H - Hell In A Cell
I could analysis this for a long time, however this match it plan and simple.  STREAK goes to 20-0
Predicted Winner: Undertaker

John Cena vs The Rock
The energy for this match is going to be through the roof.  I do not think it is going to live up to the Hogan v Rock match at WM18, however the crowd is going to be HOT.  These two are going to have a ton of time to tell a story in this match.  I look for a 45 minute match.  There are a few ways this one could play out, but considering one guy is a full-timer I believe only one result would make sense......
Predicted Winner: John Cena

WWE Stats Through March

Most Matches
1. Sheamus 23
2. Santino Marella 22
T3. Big Show 21
T3. Daniel Bryan 21
5. Kofi Kingston 19

Most Victories
1. Sheamus 16
2. Daniel Bryan 13
3. Big Show 12
T4. Santino Marella, Epico, Primo, Brodus Clay 10

Most Loses
1. The Mix 14
2. Alex Riley 12
T3. Santino Marella, Kofi Kingston, Dolph Ziggler 11
T6. Curt Hawkins, Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre 10

Winless
The Miz 0-14-1
Ezekiel Jackson 0-8
JTG 0-4
*Included are only wrestlers with more that 1 match.

Undefeated
Brodus Clay 10-0

DIVAS
Beth Phoenix 9-2
Tamina 7-4
Alicia Fox 6-4
Kelly Kelly 5-5
Brie Bella 4-6
Eve Torres 4-4
Nikki Bella 3-5
Natalya 2-8
Aksana 2-2
Kaitlyn 2-2
AJ 2-0

If there is any specific wrestler you would like to know anything about let me know!