In all honesty, I can't say I am really looking forward to this ppv. I have ordered every WWE PPV since the beginning of the year, but I do not think I will order this one. Right now the WWE just isn't offering stuff that is overly interesting to me. I like some of the stuff going on, and there are a few guys that I really enjoy, but not enough for me to throw down the money to watch the show.
Here are my predictions for the show. I have been on a pretty good role as of late so lets hope I can keep that going.
PRE SHOW MATCH - BRODUS CLAY V DAVID OTUNGA
Lets start by saying this one isn't going to be a wrestling clinic. Clay is going to get the win, but I look for Otunga to give him a little bit of trouble. This isn't going to be a squash, but just a step above that with Otunga getting in a little bit of offense.
PREDICTED WINNER: BRODUS CLAY
US TITLE - SANTINO MARELLA V RICARDO RODRIQUEZ in a TUXEDO MATCH
This could be a good comedy match to break the evening up a bit. I really enjoy Santino. The recent stuff between these two has been quality. I look for it to end tonight with The Cobra striking for the win.
PREDICTED WINNER: SANTINO MARELLA
DIVAS CHAMPIONSHIP - LAYLA v BETH PHOENIX
I can honestly see this one going either way. With as little time as the WWE puts into their Divas it is really hard to call. I think it all depends on the Kharma effect. When will she return and what are they going with her when she comes back? I honestly think that will ultimately determine the winner.
PREDICTED WINNER: BETH PHOENIX
IC TITLE - CHRISTIAN v CODY RHODES
This is my pre-show pick for match of the night. Christian has had all the momentum since returning, and I expect that to continue tonight. Cody had a good run as IC champ, but I think bigger things may be in store for him. I can see him entering the World Title picture shortly.
PREDICTED WINNER: CHRISTIAN
WWE TITLE - CM PUNK v KANE v DANIEL BRYAN
I am at a stalemate on this one. At first I though Punk was a lock to keep the title, then I thought The American Dragon would get his run with the WWE strap, then within the last week I have honestly thought that Kane could win it after not giving him a shot early on. The result of this match is totally contingent on how they play the AJ angle. I am calling it that AJ costs Punk and Kane the match and ends up back with Daniel Bryan. It was all a ploy. However, I don't have any faith in the WWE's creative skills so who knows.
PREDICTED WINNER: DANIEL BRYAN
JOHN CENA V BIG SHOW
Not really in to this who story, but I guess I am interested in seeing how it plays out. I can't see Cena losing and be "So Called Fired", we have been down that route before. Plus if they are going to give him time off, I can't see him missing RAW 1000 or SummerSlam. So I am saying either Cena wins or it goes to a No-Contest.
PREDICTED WINNER: JOHN CENA
I am also predicting that we could see an appearance from Ryback!
An outside chance of seeing Mr Sandow.
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Sunday, June 17, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Over The Limit Prediction Results
TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - Truth and Kofi vs Ziggler/Swagger
Predicted Winner - Truth/Kofi
This was a very good match. I was glad to see that they actually gave the Tag Titles a decent showcase on a PPV. It was a nice change of pace.
Winner - Truth/Kofi 1 for 1
DIVAS CHAMPIONSHIP - Layla v Beth Phoenix
Predicted Winner - Beth Phoenix
As sloppy as this match was at times, it was a very good match by Diva standards. First off they actually gave them time to wrestle. Secondly and most importantly, Beth Phoenix was in the match. I think Layla showed some ring rust, which is to be expected after being out for a year. I loved the way Beth exploited Layla;s knee.
However for the prediction, I took a flyer and went with Beth because I assumed the WWE would want to get Kharma back into the fold as soon as possible. Maybe they are waiting until SummerSlam.
Winner - Layla 1 for 2
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FOUR WAY
Predicted Winner - Sheamus
For a four way this was a decent match. I am not a big fan of most Triple Threat and Four Way matches, simply because at times it is hard to keep track of everything. However I though everyone did a nice job in this one.
Winner - Sheamus 2 for 3
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP - CM Punk v Daniel Bryan
Predicted Winner - CM Punk
All I can say is WOW! And this right now is my leading candidate for match of the year. The best part of the entire thing is, They are at least going to have one more rematch! They could ultimately have one of the best series of matches in WWE History. The submission wrestling in this one was amazing. Both guys showed that they are each in the conversation as the Best Wrestler in The World.
Winner - CM Punk 3 for 4
JOHN CENA V JOHNNY ACE
Predicted Winner - Johhny Ace
This one went down exactly how I saw it. Nothing much to say here.
Winner - Big Johnny 4 for 5
Added Predicition:
We will see Brodus Clay vs the Miz...with Brodus winning
I did call this one so I am giving myself credit. 5 for 6
Predicted Winner - Truth/Kofi
This was a very good match. I was glad to see that they actually gave the Tag Titles a decent showcase on a PPV. It was a nice change of pace.
Winner - Truth/Kofi 1 for 1
DIVAS CHAMPIONSHIP - Layla v Beth Phoenix
Predicted Winner - Beth Phoenix
As sloppy as this match was at times, it was a very good match by Diva standards. First off they actually gave them time to wrestle. Secondly and most importantly, Beth Phoenix was in the match. I think Layla showed some ring rust, which is to be expected after being out for a year. I loved the way Beth exploited Layla;s knee.
However for the prediction, I took a flyer and went with Beth because I assumed the WWE would want to get Kharma back into the fold as soon as possible. Maybe they are waiting until SummerSlam.
Winner - Layla 1 for 2
WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FOUR WAY
Predicted Winner - Sheamus
For a four way this was a decent match. I am not a big fan of most Triple Threat and Four Way matches, simply because at times it is hard to keep track of everything. However I though everyone did a nice job in this one.
Winner - Sheamus 2 for 3
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP - CM Punk v Daniel Bryan
Predicted Winner - CM Punk
All I can say is WOW! And this right now is my leading candidate for match of the year. The best part of the entire thing is, They are at least going to have one more rematch! They could ultimately have one of the best series of matches in WWE History. The submission wrestling in this one was amazing. Both guys showed that they are each in the conversation as the Best Wrestler in The World.
Winner - CM Punk 3 for 4
JOHN CENA V JOHNNY ACE
Predicted Winner - Johhny Ace
This one went down exactly how I saw it. Nothing much to say here.
Winner - Big Johnny 4 for 5
Added Predicition:
We will see Brodus Clay vs the Miz...with Brodus winning
I did call this one so I am giving myself credit. 5 for 6
Saturday, January 28, 2012
On the Eve of the Rumble
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This years Rumble is shaping up to be a good one. We have some great storylines heading into the show. Not only do we have the great Punk/Laurinaitis/Ziggler drama over the WWE Championship, we also have the Kane/Cena Embrace the Hate semi-mess, and we have a great story in the Bryan/Show/Henry battle over the World Heavyweight Championship.
CM Punk vs Dolph Ziggler has the chance to be the match of the year if they give it enough time. Both of these guys bring it every night. They are both at the top of the food chain in the WWE as far as in-ring performers go. I expect nothing less than a 4* match out of these two guys.
Although Kane vs John Cena is not going to be a technical showcase, I am interested in seeing how this plays out. Kane has dominated Cena up until this point. One would think that Cena is going to get the best of Kane sooner or later, but with all of the changes Cena's character is going through it is hard to tell.
The triple threat cage match between Daniel Bryan, Big Show, and Mark Henry is also an interesting one in m book. One would think that Bryan has no chance competing against those two monsters. I will interested to see if Mark Henry is going to be able to go as he is coming off of a knee injury on Smackdown.
And as we all know the Royal Rumble match itself is a hard one to call. I love the unexpected entrants. That is what makes it exciting to me.
MY RUMBLE PREDICTIONS
*Kane defeats John Cena - I am going out on a limb here. I feel that if they let Kane win that he will help further Cena embrace the hate. Kane's win would make Cena realize that he must make some changes.
*CM Punk over Dolph Zigger - Dolph will be a champ before the year is over, I just don't think right now is the time. They need to keep developing him a little bit more. I feel that he needs to drop Vicki as she has done her job already. I think that Punk deserves to be the champ as Wreslemania.
*Daniel Bryan over Big Show and Mark Henry - I love Bryan's current heel run. He is doing a great job in getting the character heat. There are some great feuds ahead if Bryan hangs on to the title. I also feel he will hold on to the title at least until Wrestlemania.
The Royal Rumble Match
*We already know The Miz is entrant number 1. Look for R-Truth to come in a #2.
*Ziggler, Punk, Cena, and Kane will all be in the match after competing earlier in the night.
*Mick Foley will eliminate Dolph Ziggler setting up a future feud.
*Goldust will enter the Rumble and eliminate Cody Rhodes.
*Batista or RVD will return for the Rumble.
*The Final Five superstars in the Rumble will be: Sheamus, Wade Barrett, Randy Oron, CM Punk and Chris Jericho.
*Chris Jericho will win the Royal Rumble Match.
Those are my predictions. I went out on a limb for a few of them, but we will see what happens.
Leave me your match predictions. If a few of you leave them we will have a contest. Who ever gets the most correct is the winner and I will let the person write a post for the blog after the Rumble.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Post Raw Evaluations
*Will Mick Foley retaliate against Johnny Ace for this attack last week?
NOPE. Foley was only to be found in a brief segment with Zack Ryder and Eve. I feel that the WWE may have missed out on a change to use Foley. I know Punk/Johnny Ace is the bigger feud developing, but Foley can get into the mix. Foley stills gets a good reaction so why not use hime?
*How does Zack Ryder respond after losing his title?
He responded by getting his back broke!!!! Kane destroying Ryder was fine by me, I understand they are developing him back as that monster heel. Thats cool by me. However a broken back for Ryder? I don't understand this. Now Ryder will be written off of TV for a while, just after being finally put on TV. Maybe while out he can figure out a few ways to develop his character more. Ryder was heading in the right direction, I just hope the the powers the be do not bury him. He deserves better.
*Will we finally see the Divas Champ in 2012?
Apparently only on Superstars this week. Beth taped a match for the internet show. This is only helping further bury the divas division. Maybe they need to take a look at TNA and see how a women's wrestling division in a major promotion is supposed to be.
*Will Kofi be used?
Another NOPE. I can see him not being used simply because everything last night was geared torwards the Rumble. Hopefully things get better for Kofi.
*Who will the man from Planet Funk destroy this week?
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!! My odds on favorite Heath Slater was the lucky one last night. Also interested to see where this thing with Brodus and William Regal is heading. Could be interesting and a great way to get Clay's career off to a great start.
Overall a solid RAW. Not nearly as good as last week. I am looking forward to getting the Rumble over so we can get on the "RTWM" and get into the best story's of the year.
NOPE. Foley was only to be found in a brief segment with Zack Ryder and Eve. I feel that the WWE may have missed out on a change to use Foley. I know Punk/Johnny Ace is the bigger feud developing, but Foley can get into the mix. Foley stills gets a good reaction so why not use hime?
*How does Zack Ryder respond after losing his title?
He responded by getting his back broke!!!! Kane destroying Ryder was fine by me, I understand they are developing him back as that monster heel. Thats cool by me. However a broken back for Ryder? I don't understand this. Now Ryder will be written off of TV for a while, just after being finally put on TV. Maybe while out he can figure out a few ways to develop his character more. Ryder was heading in the right direction, I just hope the the powers the be do not bury him. He deserves better.
*Will we finally see the Divas Champ in 2012?
Apparently only on Superstars this week. Beth taped a match for the internet show. This is only helping further bury the divas division. Maybe they need to take a look at TNA and see how a women's wrestling division in a major promotion is supposed to be.
*Will Kofi be used?
Another NOPE. I can see him not being used simply because everything last night was geared torwards the Rumble. Hopefully things get better for Kofi.
*Who will the man from Planet Funk destroy this week?
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!! My odds on favorite Heath Slater was the lucky one last night. Also interested to see where this thing with Brodus and William Regal is heading. Could be interesting and a great way to get Clay's career off to a great start.
Overall a solid RAW. Not nearly as good as last week. I am looking forward to getting the Rumble over so we can get on the "RTWM" and get into the best story's of the year.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Pre-Raw Thoughts and Questions
*Will Mick Foley retaliate against Johnny Ace for this attack last week?
Mick has played the biggest role yet in this budding McMahon/Austin 2.0 feud. Mick got Johnny Ace to finally let his feelings known only to get blasted with the mic. Will Mick show up tonight to get some revenge on Mr. Interim GM?
*How does Zack Ryder respond after losing his title?
They are at a cross roads with Ryder's character. Last week showed a more serious side of Ryder, which is a good thing. I believe Ryder chasing the title again will be a positive, I just hope that they do it differently than the last time (when he was chasing Ziggler).
*Will we finally see the Divas Champ in 2012?
Beth Phoenix hasn't been on WWE tv since Alicia Fox botched her somersault kick. I would think they need at least 1 divas match at the Royal Rumble and it needs to be for the Divas title. With that said Phoenix needs to be back on tv.
*Will Kofi be used?
First off, Evan Bourne has effectively killed Kofi Kingston. Kofi finally found a place in the tag team division. He was getting pushed out of the mid-card level as a singles wrestler, so it was either team up with someone or get demoted to jobber status. Apparently he teamed up with Mason Ryan at a recent house show. I wouldn't mind seeing those two form a full-time team. I am not a Ryan fan, but in tag matches Kofi could do most of the work. I also would not mind to see him team with Santino.
*Who will the man from Planet Funk destroy this week?
I was wrong last week. I plan on keeping this a question until I get it correct. Last week I picked Tyler Reks and Brodus ended up defeating JTG. This week I am going to put odds on a few guys with hopes I can get it right.
25/1 Mason Ryan
15/1 Michael McGillicutty
10/1 Tyler Reks
2/1 Heath Slater
Sorry Mr. "One Man Southern Rock Band" but I believe you are the next victim of the Funkasauras.
Leave any comments, they are greatly appreciated.
Mick has played the biggest role yet in this budding McMahon/Austin 2.0 feud. Mick got Johnny Ace to finally let his feelings known only to get blasted with the mic. Will Mick show up tonight to get some revenge on Mr. Interim GM?
*How does Zack Ryder respond after losing his title?
They are at a cross roads with Ryder's character. Last week showed a more serious side of Ryder, which is a good thing. I believe Ryder chasing the title again will be a positive, I just hope that they do it differently than the last time (when he was chasing Ziggler).
*Will we finally see the Divas Champ in 2012?
Beth Phoenix hasn't been on WWE tv since Alicia Fox botched her somersault kick. I would think they need at least 1 divas match at the Royal Rumble and it needs to be for the Divas title. With that said Phoenix needs to be back on tv.
*Will Kofi be used?
First off, Evan Bourne has effectively killed Kofi Kingston. Kofi finally found a place in the tag team division. He was getting pushed out of the mid-card level as a singles wrestler, so it was either team up with someone or get demoted to jobber status. Apparently he teamed up with Mason Ryan at a recent house show. I wouldn't mind seeing those two form a full-time team. I am not a Ryan fan, but in tag matches Kofi could do most of the work. I also would not mind to see him team with Santino.
*Who will the man from Planet Funk destroy this week?
I was wrong last week. I plan on keeping this a question until I get it correct. Last week I picked Tyler Reks and Brodus ended up defeating JTG. This week I am going to put odds on a few guys with hopes I can get it right.
25/1 Mason Ryan
15/1 Michael McGillicutty
10/1 Tyler Reks
2/1 Heath Slater
Sorry Mr. "One Man Southern Rock Band" but I believe you are the next victim of the Funkasauras.
Leave any comments, they are greatly appreciated.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Delayed....Friday Night Power Rankings Week 3
RAW
1. CM PUNK - LW 3
2. JOHN CENA - LW 2.
3. JOHNNY ACE
4. DOLPH ZIGGLER - LW 6
5. CHRIS JERICHO - LW 5
6. MICK FOLEY - LW NR
7. JACK SWAGGER - LW 8
8. KANE - LW 1
9. ZACK RYDER - LW 4
10. EPICO/PRIMO - LW NR
Honorable Mention to Brodus Clay. He got serious consideration for debuting his new dance move "The T-Rex Arms". And his dance off with Vicki on Smackdown was great fun.
SMACKDOWN
1. DANIEL BRYAN - LW 1
2. SHEAMUS - LW 4
3. WADE BARRETT - LW 5
4. MARK HENRY - LW 6
5. CODY RHODES - LW 3
6. TED DIBIASE - LW 9
7. JINDER MAHAL - LW NR
8. HUNICO - LW 7
9. JUSTIN GABRIEL - LW 10
10. DREW MCINTYRE - LW 8
IMPACT
1. ROBERT ROODE - LW 1
2. BULLY RAY - LW 4
3. JAMES STORM - LW 2
4. JEFF HARDY - LW 3
5. AUSTIN ARIES - LW NR
6. GUNNER - LW NR
7. CRIMSON - LW 7
8. GARRETT BISCHOFF - LW NR
9. ALEX SHELLEY - LW NR
10. KAZARIAN - LW NR
1. CM PUNK - LW 3
2. JOHN CENA - LW 2.
3. JOHNNY ACE
4. DOLPH ZIGGLER - LW 6
5. CHRIS JERICHO - LW 5
6. MICK FOLEY - LW NR
7. JACK SWAGGER - LW 8
8. KANE - LW 1
9. ZACK RYDER - LW 4
10. EPICO/PRIMO - LW NR
Honorable Mention to Brodus Clay. He got serious consideration for debuting his new dance move "The T-Rex Arms". And his dance off with Vicki on Smackdown was great fun.
SMACKDOWN
1. DANIEL BRYAN - LW 1
2. SHEAMUS - LW 4
3. WADE BARRETT - LW 5
4. MARK HENRY - LW 6
5. CODY RHODES - LW 3
6. TED DIBIASE - LW 9
7. JINDER MAHAL - LW NR
8. HUNICO - LW 7
9. JUSTIN GABRIEL - LW 10
10. DREW MCINTYRE - LW 8
IMPACT
1. ROBERT ROODE - LW 1
2. BULLY RAY - LW 4
3. JAMES STORM - LW 2
4. JEFF HARDY - LW 3
5. AUSTIN ARIES - LW NR
6. GUNNER - LW NR
7. CRIMSON - LW 7
8. GARRETT BISCHOFF - LW NR
9. ALEX SHELLEY - LW NR
10. KAZARIAN - LW NR
Friday, January 13, 2012
Friday Night Power Rankings Week 2
Raw
1. Kane - Last Week 3 - The Kane/Cena feud dominated Raw. Kane not only got the best of John Cena twice, but he also put a big-time choke slam on Zack Ryder. The monster has returned as Kane has gotten the best of Cena in every exchange so far.
2. John Cena - Last Week 2 - Still the main man on Raw and the WWE, no doubt about that. With ratings sliding, it appears that the powers that be are putting the ball back in Cena's court. Will this feud with Kane lead to a Heel turn in time for WrestleMania? Only time will tell.
3. CM Punk - Last Week 5 Punk broke out of his slump with a win against Jack Swagger. Things continue to get interesting with he and Johnny Ace. Hopefully this min-feud with Ziggler doesn't get pushed to the wayside in-favor of the Boss/Employee feud. Punk v Ziggler at the Royal Rumble has Match of the Year potential.
4. Zack Ryder - Last Week 6 - Even without a match Ryder was a focal point of Raw. Somehow he has been drug into the Kane/Cena feud. His budding romance with Eve also continued this past Monday. It appears the Zack will be out of action at least one week while selling the Kane segment.
5. Chris Jericho - Last Week 1 - Another week without words from Jericho. However this week he did leave crying. I do like seeing the layers develop in this version of the Jericho character. Personally I still think this bit is working, but this week did not have as much impact as last week.
6. Dolph Ziggler - Last Week 3 - Ziggler continues his ascent to main event status. This week he got to tangle with Cena. I wish however he would have got back in the ring and at least have picked up a count out win. WWE sort of dropped the ball on this one as all the focus was on Kane/Cena.
7. Brodus Clay - Last Week NR - Did anyone see that coming? I can answer that.....HELL NO! Big Brodus made a surprising return on Monday. Not that him returning was surprising, but just the way he did it. Not only did he defeated Hawkins on Monday night, the Funkasauras defeated Tyson Kidd on Smackdown in about 25 seconds.
8. Jack Swagger - Last Week 7 - It appears that Swagger is inline for the next shot at the US Title. This week he lost to CM Punk. The loss is controversial because I honestly believe the ref botched it. At first I thought it was part of the story, but re-watch the match on youtube and tell me what you think. You can hear the referee say that he screwed up.
9. Ricardo Rodriguez - Last Week NR - He made the list simply because his calling out of R-Truth was hilarious.
10. The Miz - Last Week 9 - Not much out of the Miz this week. He ran around in fear of R-Truth and LIttle Jimmy. How bad is it when you have to have RR do your dirty work for you?
Smackdown
1. Daniel Bryan - Last Week 1 - Bryan held on to the title once again. We are also still seeing the development of his character. I am not completely sold on it yet, but I am willing to give it time.
2. Big Show - Last Week 2 - Show is doing some of the best work of his career IMO. He may have had a shot at the WHC if he did run into Miss AJ. At this point everyone knows that Bryan can not beat Show straight up. The only chance show has to get a clean win is inside of Hell in a Cell.
3. Cody Rhodes - Last Week 3 - Cody said he plans on pulling an "Ultimate Warrior" and holding both belts at the same time. That very well could be possible. He has held the IC belt for 5 months and I do not see anyone taking it off of him right now. There is no one else in the Mid-Card scene on Smackdown capable of it at this point.
4. Sheamus - Last Week 6 - Sheamus is building momentum for the Royal Rumble. He looks to be one of the favorites heading in, however I do not believe he wins. Next week he has a big match-up with Wade Barrett. In the words of JR...That one should be a slobberknocker.
5. Wade Barrett - Last Week 5 - I wish Barrett would have had a match this week to continue his Barrett Barrage. However he did come out and talk some crap about Sheamus. This little mini-storyline should lead to some good stuff heading into the Rumble.
6. Mark Henry - Last Week 4 - With no match, Henry still managed to keep himself in the WHC picture with his opening segment with Bryan. A 3 way dance as RR is on the horizon.
7. Hunico - Last Week 7 - I am glad they are putting him on TV every week. He can put on some good matches. Putting him into a program with Dibiase will only help out both of them.
8. Drew McIntyre - Last Week NR - Something is brewing for Drew. He is finally getting TV time on a weekly basis. We all know they are not going to be firing him as the storyline portrays. I am interested to see where this is heading.
9 Ted Dibiase - Last Week NR - Picked up a win vs Drew and has a budding feud with Hunico.
10. Justin Gabriel - Last Week NR - He and Slater actually put on a pretty good match. Hope he continues to get the TV time. I honestly would not mind him getting a big push and challenged Cody for the IC title. Plus he may have the best finished on Smackdown.
IMPACT
1. Robert Roode - Last Week 1 - Slowly becoming one of the best heels in the business. Roode is becoming the go to man in TNA.
2. James Storm - Last Week 5 - The New #1 contender. Had a pair of good bouts with Kurt Angle this week.
3. Jeff Hardy - Last Week 4 - The biggest draw that TNA has. I look for him to somehow be put into the title match with Storm and Roode. I look for Hardy to be the next TNA Heavyweight Champ.
4. Bully Ray - Last Week 3 - After a brutal loss to Abyss on Sunday. Bully Ray made his presence known as he helped keep Hardy from winning the strap.
5. Kurt Angle - Last Week 2 - After losing to Storm on Thursday, I look for Angle to take more time off to focus on the Olympics.
6. Matt Morgan - Last Week NR - Morgan and Crimson won a pair of matches this week. A budding feud with Joe and Magnus is on the horizon.
7. Crimson - Last Week NR - See write up for Matt Morgan.
8. Samoa Joe - Last Week 8 - Making a run for the tag titles. Put a severe beat down on the champs this past Thursday.
9. Magnus - Last Week 9 - See write up for Samoa Joe.
10. Abyss - Last Week 6 - Picked up a big win vs Bully Ray on Sunday. However the disappearance and absence from Thursday hurt him in my mind. I know if is most likely part of the plan, but it did not work for me.
1. Kane - Last Week 3 - The Kane/Cena feud dominated Raw. Kane not only got the best of John Cena twice, but he also put a big-time choke slam on Zack Ryder. The monster has returned as Kane has gotten the best of Cena in every exchange so far.
2. John Cena - Last Week 2 - Still the main man on Raw and the WWE, no doubt about that. With ratings sliding, it appears that the powers that be are putting the ball back in Cena's court. Will this feud with Kane lead to a Heel turn in time for WrestleMania? Only time will tell.
3. CM Punk - Last Week 5 Punk broke out of his slump with a win against Jack Swagger. Things continue to get interesting with he and Johnny Ace. Hopefully this min-feud with Ziggler doesn't get pushed to the wayside in-favor of the Boss/Employee feud. Punk v Ziggler at the Royal Rumble has Match of the Year potential.
4. Zack Ryder - Last Week 6 - Even without a match Ryder was a focal point of Raw. Somehow he has been drug into the Kane/Cena feud. His budding romance with Eve also continued this past Monday. It appears the Zack will be out of action at least one week while selling the Kane segment.
5. Chris Jericho - Last Week 1 - Another week without words from Jericho. However this week he did leave crying. I do like seeing the layers develop in this version of the Jericho character. Personally I still think this bit is working, but this week did not have as much impact as last week.
6. Dolph Ziggler - Last Week 3 - Ziggler continues his ascent to main event status. This week he got to tangle with Cena. I wish however he would have got back in the ring and at least have picked up a count out win. WWE sort of dropped the ball on this one as all the focus was on Kane/Cena.
7. Brodus Clay - Last Week NR - Did anyone see that coming? I can answer that.....HELL NO! Big Brodus made a surprising return on Monday. Not that him returning was surprising, but just the way he did it. Not only did he defeated Hawkins on Monday night, the Funkasauras defeated Tyson Kidd on Smackdown in about 25 seconds.
8. Jack Swagger - Last Week 7 - It appears that Swagger is inline for the next shot at the US Title. This week he lost to CM Punk. The loss is controversial because I honestly believe the ref botched it. At first I thought it was part of the story, but re-watch the match on youtube and tell me what you think. You can hear the referee say that he screwed up.
9. Ricardo Rodriguez - Last Week NR - He made the list simply because his calling out of R-Truth was hilarious.
10. The Miz - Last Week 9 - Not much out of the Miz this week. He ran around in fear of R-Truth and LIttle Jimmy. How bad is it when you have to have RR do your dirty work for you?
Smackdown
1. Daniel Bryan - Last Week 1 - Bryan held on to the title once again. We are also still seeing the development of his character. I am not completely sold on it yet, but I am willing to give it time.
2. Big Show - Last Week 2 - Show is doing some of the best work of his career IMO. He may have had a shot at the WHC if he did run into Miss AJ. At this point everyone knows that Bryan can not beat Show straight up. The only chance show has to get a clean win is inside of Hell in a Cell.
3. Cody Rhodes - Last Week 3 - Cody said he plans on pulling an "Ultimate Warrior" and holding both belts at the same time. That very well could be possible. He has held the IC belt for 5 months and I do not see anyone taking it off of him right now. There is no one else in the Mid-Card scene on Smackdown capable of it at this point.
4. Sheamus - Last Week 6 - Sheamus is building momentum for the Royal Rumble. He looks to be one of the favorites heading in, however I do not believe he wins. Next week he has a big match-up with Wade Barrett. In the words of JR...That one should be a slobberknocker.
5. Wade Barrett - Last Week 5 - I wish Barrett would have had a match this week to continue his Barrett Barrage. However he did come out and talk some crap about Sheamus. This little mini-storyline should lead to some good stuff heading into the Rumble.
6. Mark Henry - Last Week 4 - With no match, Henry still managed to keep himself in the WHC picture with his opening segment with Bryan. A 3 way dance as RR is on the horizon.
7. Hunico - Last Week 7 - I am glad they are putting him on TV every week. He can put on some good matches. Putting him into a program with Dibiase will only help out both of them.
8. Drew McIntyre - Last Week NR - Something is brewing for Drew. He is finally getting TV time on a weekly basis. We all know they are not going to be firing him as the storyline portrays. I am interested to see where this is heading.
9 Ted Dibiase - Last Week NR - Picked up a win vs Drew and has a budding feud with Hunico.
10. Justin Gabriel - Last Week NR - He and Slater actually put on a pretty good match. Hope he continues to get the TV time. I honestly would not mind him getting a big push and challenged Cody for the IC title. Plus he may have the best finished on Smackdown.
IMPACT
1. Robert Roode - Last Week 1 - Slowly becoming one of the best heels in the business. Roode is becoming the go to man in TNA.
2. James Storm - Last Week 5 - The New #1 contender. Had a pair of good bouts with Kurt Angle this week.
3. Jeff Hardy - Last Week 4 - The biggest draw that TNA has. I look for him to somehow be put into the title match with Storm and Roode. I look for Hardy to be the next TNA Heavyweight Champ.
4. Bully Ray - Last Week 3 - After a brutal loss to Abyss on Sunday. Bully Ray made his presence known as he helped keep Hardy from winning the strap.
5. Kurt Angle - Last Week 2 - After losing to Storm on Thursday, I look for Angle to take more time off to focus on the Olympics.
6. Matt Morgan - Last Week NR - Morgan and Crimson won a pair of matches this week. A budding feud with Joe and Magnus is on the horizon.
7. Crimson - Last Week NR - See write up for Matt Morgan.
8. Samoa Joe - Last Week 8 - Making a run for the tag titles. Put a severe beat down on the champs this past Thursday.
9. Magnus - Last Week 9 - See write up for Samoa Joe.
10. Abyss - Last Week 6 - Picked up a big win vs Bully Ray on Sunday. However the disappearance and absence from Thursday hurt him in my mind. I know if is most likely part of the plan, but it did not work for me.
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