Yes, I'm basically a week late but I thought SummerSlam was ok, not better than last year's amazing show. I'm not going to go match by match but I just want to focus on the bigger moments of the show.
Well, Antonio Cesaro got his first taste of WWE gold in the form of the United States Championship. Sure, it's the lowest title he could have won, but it's a title! Is this the beginning of an amazing career for the young upstart? I hope so. I didn't see any of his work in ROH, but you all know I'm heel follower so I'm on the bandwagon. Maybe some matches against Christian or some other mid-carder would boost him up.
Jericho and Ziggler had a good match-up but it could haven been much better. Why would they only get 13 minutes? Why not give them 20? They deserved it. This could have been so much more but without the proper time, Ziggler and Jericho couldn't show the true potential of this match. Jericho wins here but Ziggler wins on Raw and takes Jericho out of the WWE. Worst comeback for him. He did do his job though. He managed to push Sheamus, Punk, and Ziggler ALL in one return so maybe it wasn't that bad of a comeback after all.
Sheamus screws Del Rio out of a match and now we get ANOTHER match between the two at Night of Champions. This is the Orton/Christian of 2012! Why do they keeping giving Del Rio shots when they have a guy like Rhodes just waiting to break out? The way Smackdown ended makes me believe a Fatal Four Way is coming but maybe not. I wonder who will face off in the Hell in a Cell in October? I mean, I know it's 2 months away but you gotta think of this stuff in ahead. Ziggler/Sheamus isn't HIAC calibur. I'll say it or type it I guess, until I'm blue in the face, they MUST MUST MUST do Wade Barrett VS Sheamus. This is the PERFECT feud to have in the HIAC. Hell, it's the perfect feud to have until 2013. Wade Barrett is going to get that push when he comes back so it's just a matter of time before we do see this match-up.
CM PUNK! His heel turn continues! And so does his going to be 10 MONTH title reign. Well, it's going to be coming to an end soon. Punk has challenged John Cena at Night of Champions for his WWE Championship, which is very bad for the 10 month reign champion. First and foremost, he's facing the face of the WWE for the biggest prize in the company. Second, CM Punk is now a heel. Third, he's had the belt for 10 months. 10 months. Fourth and probably most importantly, John Cena hasn't held the WWE Championship since October 2011. That's almost 11 months. That's blasphemy for WWE. Blasphemy! And lastly, Night of Champions takes place in Boston, right near Cena's hometown. Remember when Punk faced Cena in Chicago? You know, the match of the WWE PG era? Regardless, I'm looking forward to the match as it should be an absolute classic as these two guys have barely interacted with each other since 2011. I know Punk's reign is going to end. I just don't want it to be by Cena.
Lesnar beat Triple H as expected and now WWE teases that Triple H is going to retire from in-ring performance. It would be about time but I don't think The Game is done just yet. And now that Lesnar has his first victory since coming back, let the rumors begin of Taker/Lesnar. I'd rather see Taker/Cena but I think we'll have to wait until 2014 for that one. I think it's going to be Lesnar/Taker, Cena/Rock, Punk/Sheamus. Gotta have a 3rd one though, triple main events always happen. Maybe Punk/Rock, Cena/Taker, Lesnar/Sheamus? That would be better right? Especially Lesnar/Sheamus. I think the 3 main events at Wrestlemania are going to involve those six. CM Punk, John Cena, Sheamus, The Rock, Undertaker, and Brock Lesnar. Wow.
The future is bright for WWE. Antonio Cesaro is the US Champion, Miz is getting back to being relevant, Barrett is coming back soon, Sheamus is unstoppable, Punk is having an amazing reign as WWE Champion, Lesnar is still going to be around, and Rock will be back in four months. What I like right now is there are so many different options and storylines that could happen in the next months and it makes me excited to be a WWE fan. Who is going to be the one to stop the World Champion Sheamus? When will Punk become full on heel? What will Barrett do when he comes back? Where do some of the major FCW stars, such as Rollings, Ambrose, and Wyatt, fit in in all of this? I can't wait to see what WWE has in store for us in the future.
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Saturday, August 25, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
SummerSlam Predictions
This is going to be the first time I say this but there are TOO many matches on this card especially with only three hours. Well, it should be a good show either way. I hope. Let's break it down!
Santino is on the pre show again! This time, he faces up and comer Antonio Cesaro. There are a lot of young heels on the rise in WWE. You got Cesaro, Sandow, and Rhodes to name a few. With this being on the pre show, I gotta feeling that Santino will retain. Maybe if this was on the main card or Raw, Cesaro would have a chance but not this Sunday.
Opening match? Start with the IC Title match. Just like Cena and Punk, Miz and Mysterio were involved together at last year's SummerSlam. This time, it's over the IC Title. Miz just won the championship and I don't think they should take it off of him unless he's getting the push towards the main event, which I don't see just yet. This could be a very fast paced IC Title match and since coming back, it looks like Miz has stepped up his game. I'm going with Miz to retain in a good opening match.
Kane and Daniel Bryan is another one that could be a good match. It's pointless, but could be a good match regardless. Bryan is going to lose as AJ continues to mess with him. I wonder what's next for Bryan after this? I would love to see Bryan/Jericho but Jericho is going away after this isn't he? Anyway, Kane wins.
The Prime Time Playas get another shot at Kofi and Truth. With the loss of AW, this team has loss their luster. I still like them though and I hope their push isn't stopped because of AW. I think the PTP could be the breath of fresh air needed in the tag team scene. It could be the start of the future for the division. Will they defeat Kofi and Truth? No, I don't think so. Kofi and Truth retain. Maybe move onto Reks and Hawkins.
Stay with me on this one. Sheamus is going to face Del Rio for the World Championship. I have two different scenarios for this match. In both, Del Rio loses. In the first one, the more likely, what if after Sheamus defeats Del Rio in a ok match, Booker T tells Sheamus that he has one more opponent for the World Title, turning Booker T into a heel GM, which WWE desperately needs and goes along with the current storyline anyway. Anyway, out comes either Mark Henry or my favorite, Wade Barrett and defeats Sheamus for the World Championship. Either one of these feuds would make for a good Hell in a Cell in October.
My other scenario sees Sheamus defeating Del Rio and afterwards, Del Rio assaults Sheamus, leaving him wide open for Mr. Money in the Bank, who cashes in and still hasn't had his match yet, so that makes Ziggler VS Jericho for the World Championship and also goes with the storyline with Ziggler claiming Jericho can't win the big one.
Regardless of what happens, Sheamus will retain over Alberto Del Rio. Will he leave the Staples Center as World Champion? I don't know about that one.
The Show-Off VS The Best in the World at Everything He Does will be one of the greatest matches in SummerSlam history. The hardest working in the WWE and the future World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler has A LOT to prove in this one. This is his first big feud before becoming World Champion. If he can't beat Jericho, who has been on a losing streak, how can he beat the hottest World Champion since Super Cena? Needless to say, Jericho needs a PPV victory. He's been beaten at every one so far. If Jericho leaves with no PPV victories, it will be a failed return. I'm really looking forward to this match. As WWE fans' we've been treated to some amazing dream match-ups this year, like Punk/Jericho, Ziggler/Punk, Bryan/Punk and now Jericho/Punk. We only need Bryan/Jericho and a Fatal Four Way and we'll be set. I think Jericho is intent on pushing the young talent so I'm going with Ziggler to win here.
The Triple Threat match for the WWE Championship! CM Punk, 9 month WWE Title reign. Are you kidding me? That's unheard of in today's WWE. With that length, any time Punk defends his title, I get nervous. And I get especially nervous now that he faces two legimate guys who can take it from him, Big Show and Cena. Cena hasn't held the title in 10 months while Show hasn't been World Champion since December. I don't think WWE will give Big Show the title so it's between Punk and Cena. One of those two will face Rock at the Rumble. I just don't think Cena will win the title until they get to his hometown at Night of Champions so I think Punk will retain in a shady manner. That should be a good main event at NOC.
Lesnar and Triple H will obviously get the main event. I hope that a stipulation will be put onto the match. This battle is way too personal to not have a stipulation. I don't care what anyone says, Brock Lesnar needs to defeat Triple H. How are you a beast but can't win any matches. I hope it's a great fight and main event, but Lesnar HAS TO WIN.
There it is, my SummerSlam predictions. Heels look to dominate at the biggest PPV of the summer. I'm really pulling for Barrett to appear though. Where are Christian, Rhodes, Orton, and Sandow? I think a Orton/Sandow feud down the line could be amazing.
Anyway, can't wait until Sunday for Ziggler/Jericho and to see how the World Title picture goes.
Santino is on the pre show again! This time, he faces up and comer Antonio Cesaro. There are a lot of young heels on the rise in WWE. You got Cesaro, Sandow, and Rhodes to name a few. With this being on the pre show, I gotta feeling that Santino will retain. Maybe if this was on the main card or Raw, Cesaro would have a chance but not this Sunday.
Opening match? Start with the IC Title match. Just like Cena and Punk, Miz and Mysterio were involved together at last year's SummerSlam. This time, it's over the IC Title. Miz just won the championship and I don't think they should take it off of him unless he's getting the push towards the main event, which I don't see just yet. This could be a very fast paced IC Title match and since coming back, it looks like Miz has stepped up his game. I'm going with Miz to retain in a good opening match.
Kane and Daniel Bryan is another one that could be a good match. It's pointless, but could be a good match regardless. Bryan is going to lose as AJ continues to mess with him. I wonder what's next for Bryan after this? I would love to see Bryan/Jericho but Jericho is going away after this isn't he? Anyway, Kane wins.
The Prime Time Playas get another shot at Kofi and Truth. With the loss of AW, this team has loss their luster. I still like them though and I hope their push isn't stopped because of AW. I think the PTP could be the breath of fresh air needed in the tag team scene. It could be the start of the future for the division. Will they defeat Kofi and Truth? No, I don't think so. Kofi and Truth retain. Maybe move onto Reks and Hawkins.
Stay with me on this one. Sheamus is going to face Del Rio for the World Championship. I have two different scenarios for this match. In both, Del Rio loses. In the first one, the more likely, what if after Sheamus defeats Del Rio in a ok match, Booker T tells Sheamus that he has one more opponent for the World Title, turning Booker T into a heel GM, which WWE desperately needs and goes along with the current storyline anyway. Anyway, out comes either Mark Henry or my favorite, Wade Barrett and defeats Sheamus for the World Championship. Either one of these feuds would make for a good Hell in a Cell in October.
My other scenario sees Sheamus defeating Del Rio and afterwards, Del Rio assaults Sheamus, leaving him wide open for Mr. Money in the Bank, who cashes in and still hasn't had his match yet, so that makes Ziggler VS Jericho for the World Championship and also goes with the storyline with Ziggler claiming Jericho can't win the big one.
Regardless of what happens, Sheamus will retain over Alberto Del Rio. Will he leave the Staples Center as World Champion? I don't know about that one.
The Show-Off VS The Best in the World at Everything He Does will be one of the greatest matches in SummerSlam history. The hardest working in the WWE and the future World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler has A LOT to prove in this one. This is his first big feud before becoming World Champion. If he can't beat Jericho, who has been on a losing streak, how can he beat the hottest World Champion since Super Cena? Needless to say, Jericho needs a PPV victory. He's been beaten at every one so far. If Jericho leaves with no PPV victories, it will be a failed return. I'm really looking forward to this match. As WWE fans' we've been treated to some amazing dream match-ups this year, like Punk/Jericho, Ziggler/Punk, Bryan/Punk and now Jericho/Punk. We only need Bryan/Jericho and a Fatal Four Way and we'll be set. I think Jericho is intent on pushing the young talent so I'm going with Ziggler to win here.
The Triple Threat match for the WWE Championship! CM Punk, 9 month WWE Title reign. Are you kidding me? That's unheard of in today's WWE. With that length, any time Punk defends his title, I get nervous. And I get especially nervous now that he faces two legimate guys who can take it from him, Big Show and Cena. Cena hasn't held the title in 10 months while Show hasn't been World Champion since December. I don't think WWE will give Big Show the title so it's between Punk and Cena. One of those two will face Rock at the Rumble. I just don't think Cena will win the title until they get to his hometown at Night of Champions so I think Punk will retain in a shady manner. That should be a good main event at NOC.
Lesnar and Triple H will obviously get the main event. I hope that a stipulation will be put onto the match. This battle is way too personal to not have a stipulation. I don't care what anyone says, Brock Lesnar needs to defeat Triple H. How are you a beast but can't win any matches. I hope it's a great fight and main event, but Lesnar HAS TO WIN.
There it is, my SummerSlam predictions. Heels look to dominate at the biggest PPV of the summer. I'm really pulling for Barrett to appear though. Where are Christian, Rhodes, Orton, and Sandow? I think a Orton/Sandow feud down the line could be amazing.
Anyway, can't wait until Sunday for Ziggler/Jericho and to see how the World Title picture goes.
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