WWE TLC 2013 - The Recap

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) appear on the TitanTron to tell CM Punk he's in over his head.

Kofi Kingston and The Miz fight at the kick-off panel.

Fandango bashes the Texas line dance before his match.

Fandango beats Dolph Ziggler thanks to the distraction by Summer Rae.

A limousine shows up. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon come out...and so does Vince McMahon!

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon show. They briefly mention the history of the WWE and World title before stating that history will be made tonight.

CM Punk beats The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) when a blinded Roman Reigns accidentally hits Dean Ambrose with a Spear.

Renee Young interviews AJ Lee and Tamina Snuka. AJ says Total Divas is a joke before saying she'll have the last laugh.

AJ Lee retains the WWE Divas Championship against Natalya by rolling her up and grabbing her by the hair as she does so.

Big E Langston retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Damien Sandow.

Vince McMahon shakes hands with Randy Orton, wishing him luck.

The Miz vs Kofi Kingston is made official for tonight...and it's no-disqualification!

Cody Rhodes and Goldust retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against RybAxel (Curtis Axel and Ryback), The Real Americans (Jack Swagger and Antonio Cesaro) and the team of Big Show and Rey Mysterio. Big Show, Rey Mysterio and the Rhodes brothers show respect after the match.

The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil), The Great Khali, Los Matadores (Fernando, Diego and El Torito), Vickie Guerrero, Brad Maddox and Kane shill the WWE Brawlin' Buddies.

R-Truth beats Brodus Clay after Clay argues with Tensai, saying that he's better than Tensai. Tensai, Cameron and Naomi walk away from Clay, and Tons of Funk is no more.

Vince McMahon shakes John Cena's hand to wish him luck.

The Wyatt Family beats Daniel Bryan in a 3-on-1 handicap match.

Randy Orton handcuffs John Cena to the bottom ring rope. Cena frees himself, but in the end, Orton beats Cena in a TLC match to become the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion! Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Triple H show up and congratulate Orton after the match.

WWE Survivor Series 2013

Team Rhodes (Jimmy and Jey Uso, Cody Rhodes, Goldust, Rey Mysterio) are all on the same page.

Renee Young interviews CM Punk and Daniel Bryan. They're ready to take on The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan).

The Miz beats Kofi Kingston. Kofi slaps Miz after the match when Miz offers to shake his hand.

Thiple H and Stephanie McMahon say there will be no outside interference tonight. The 5-on-5 Superstars Survivor Series match is next.

Roman Reigns is the sole survivor when he eliminates Rey Mysterio, and Team Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Reigns, Jack Swagger, Antonio Cesaro) beats Team Rhodes (Cody Rhodes, Goldust, Rey Mysterio, Jimmy and Jey Uso).

Randy Orton asks Triple H and Stephanie McMhaon if they still confide in him. They do.

Big E Langston retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Curtis Axel. Renee Young interviews Langston after the match, and he brings up the Boston Red Sox and their World Series win.

AJ Lee's whole Survivor Series team does not trust her.

Natalya is sole survivor when AJ Lee taps to the Sharpshooter! Team Total Divas (Natalya, Brie and Nikki Bella, Cameron and Naomi, Jojo, Eva Marie) beats Team True Divas (Alicia Fox, Rosa Mendes, Summer Rae, Aksana, Kaitlyn, Tamina Snuka, AJ Lee).

Ryback bashes the WWE Legends at the panel, then issues an open challenge. Guess who answers it? A returning Mark Henry!

John Cena's elbow is still a little bad, but he's still competing.

John Cena retains the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Alberto Del Rio.

Santino Marella and R-Truth play with WWE Rumblers. Los Matadores, El Torito, Fandango and John Laurinitis also pop in.

CM Punk and Daniel Bryan beat The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan). Bray Wyatt almost gets in the ring with Punk and Bryan, but then changes his mind.

John Cena leaves Triple H and Stephanie McMahon's office after Randy Orton enters. Now he thinks Cena is on their good graces.

Triple H, Stephanie McMahon and Kane show up after Big Show knocks out Randy Orton. It's not long until Orton retains the WWE Championship against Big Show after the prescence of The Authority distracts Show. John Cena shows up after the match, and both Cena and Orton stare each other down lifting their respective championships into the air to end the show.

Turning Point 2013 - The Recap

Bobby Roode attacks James Storm at a bar.

Dixie Carter warns Samoa Joe that he will be fired if he gets fresh with her...and says the unification match with AJ Styles won't happen.

Dixie Carter shows up. She thanks Sports Illustrated for their recent article on TNA, then verbally dumps on AJ Styles, saying she'll sic the lawyers on him. James Storm shows up with a bullrope. He wants the Bullrope Match to be a Florida Death Match, or else he'll press charges against Bobby Roode. He asks her again - nicely - and gets the match.

Samoa Joe is backstage when his Falls Count Anywhere match with Magnus begins, and tells him on the TitanTron to find him backstage.

Magnus beats Samoa Joe in a Falls Count Anywhere match to advance in the TNA Title Tournament.

Bad Influence (Christopher Daniels and Kazarian) show up. They plan to watch the match between Abyss and Joseph Park from ringside. Park comes out and calls out Abyss, but Abyss never shows. Daniels verbally bullies Park as Kazarian pours a bucket of blood on Park. Daniels tells him to get out of the ring. Park leaves.

Gail Kim issues another open challenge. Candice Larae answers.

Gail Kim beats Candice Larae.

Jeremy Borash interviews Mr. Anderson. He plans to end Aces and Eights tonight!

James Storm thanks Gunnar before his Florida Death Match against Bobby Roode.

Bobby Roode beats James Storm in a Florida Death Match after Gunnar throws in the towel to save Storm from being slammed into barbed wire, keeping Roode from getting satisfaction out of possibly nearly killing Storm. Bobby Roode advances in the TNA Title Tournament. Storm is furious with Gunnar after the match.

We see a short interview with Sam Shaw...who gets Christy Hemme's number!

Dewey Barnes and Norv Fernum meet Ethan Carter III, who has a new opponent tonight. He's a TNA legend who built the company from the ground up...

The Aces and Eights have a message for Mr. Anderson: his career is ending tonight!

Ethan Carter III beats Shark Boy.

Dixie Carter puts Kurt Angle and Bobby Roode in an eight-man tag match against each other next week!

Mr. Anderson beats Bully Ray in a No-Disqualification Club vs. Career Match, after Brooke throws a hammer in the ring only for Anderson to grab it instead of Bully. Not surprisingly, Anderson hits Bully with the hammer.

TNA One Night Only: Tournament of Champions - The Recap

James Storm beats Mr. Anderson to enter the quarterfinals .

Samoa Joe beats Jeff Hardy to enter the semifinals.

Austin Aries beats Kurt Angle to enter the semifinals.

James Storm beats Bully Ray by disqualification to enter the semifinals after Devon interferes with a hammer.

Bobby Roode beats Sting with the Crossface to enter the semifinals.

Samoa Joe beats Austin Aries to enter the finals.

Bobby Roode beats James Storm with the Crossface to enter the finals.

Bobby Roode beats Samoa Joe to win the TNA Tournament of Champions.

Hell in a Cell 2013 - The Results

The Miz wants a match against Bray Wyatt tonight, but he's not medically clared. The Miz then takes matters into his own hands...

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) are ready for tonight...and Big E Langston challenges Ambrose for the United States title. Ambrose accepts after Langston talks his way into getting a match for it.

Damien Sandow beats Kofi Kingston in the kick-off.

Cody Rhodes and Goldust retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and The Shield (Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns).

Triple H and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels talk in the back.

The Miz shows up. He's not medically cleared, but he calls out Bray Wyatt, telling him to show up alone. Bray Wyatt shows up on the TitanTron and taunts him. When the lights turn back on, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan attack Miz. All of a sudden, Kane returns for the first time in three months and attacks Harper and Rowan before choke slamming Miz!

Fandango and Summer Rae bash the fans' knowledge of salsa daning until The Great Khali and Natalya show up.

Fandango and Summer Rae beat Natalya and The Great Khali when Summer Rae somehow pins Natalya.

Big E Langston beats Dean Ambrose by count-out. Ambrose retains the WWE United States Championsip, but he gets a Big Ending after the match.

When Paul Heyman shows up for his match, he gets helped to the top of the cell.

CM Punk beats Ryback...and beats up Paul Heyman at the top of the cell!

Renee Young interviews Daniel Bryan. He plans to prove he can become WWE Champion tonight. WrestleMania 28 was at the same venue as this one, and it's where the "Yes!" chants all started.

Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego) beat The Real Americans (Antonio Cesaro and Jack Swagger)...and El Torito gets another piece of Zeb Colter!

John Cena beats Alberto Del Rio to win the WWE World Heavyweight Champioship!

The Survivor Series commercial premieres.

AJ Lee retains the WWE Divas Championship against Brie Bella.

The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) and Bob Backlund advertise WWE 2K14.

Shawn Michaels heads to the ring.

Triple H keeps sticking his nose in the Daniel Bryan vs Randy Orton match. Daniel Bryan hits Triple with the double knee as he checks on Shawn Michaels and Michaels hits Bryan with the Sweet Chin Music. Randy Orton beats Daniel Bryan to win the WWE Championship!

WWE Battleground 2013 - The Results

Paul Heyman is confident Ryback will beat CM Punk.

Dolph Ziggler beats Damien Sandow.

El Torito shows his appreciation for the red-clad Renee Young...or something. I dunno.

Alberto Del Rio retains the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Rob Van Dam in a Battleground Hardcore match with a Cross Arm Breaker wrapped around a steel chair.

Zeb Colter makes fun of the Canadians in Buffalo, New York. He, Antonio Cesaro and Jack Swagger have plans for Santino Marella and The Great Khali.

The Real Americans (Antonio Cesaro and Jack Swagger) beat The Great Khali and Santino Marella.

Curtis Axel retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against R-Truth.

AJ Lee retains the WWE Divas Championship against Brie Bella after Tamina Snuka attacks Nikki Bella.

Cody Rhodes and Goldust beat The Shield (Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns). Dusty Rhodes stays employed, while Cody Rhodes and Goldust get their jobs back. The locker room as well as some WWE Legends celebrate with the Rhodes family after the match.

Brad Maddox is now in charge after Triple H and Stephanie McMahon leave the show early. He asks Vickie Guerrero for help only to get laughed at.

Bray Wyatt beats Kofi Kingston...who then gets destroyed by Erick Rowan and Luke Harper afterwards.

CM Punk hits Ryback with a low blow as Paul Heyman distracts the referee to win the match, much to Heyman's chagrin.

As Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan fight for the WWE Championship, Big Show comes out as D-Bry goes for the Yes! Lock. He tosses the ref out and hits Daniel Bryan...then Brad Madox brings out Scott Armstrong. He makes the count only to be pushed back out of the ring and get knocked out as well. Show then confronts Orton and punches him out before staring down Maddox to end the show.

My predictions for SummerSlam

SummerSlam predictions? SummerSlam predictions.

SummerSlam Kickoff

Rob Van Dam vs Dean Ambrose

for the WWE United States Championship

Well, they had to make something the free match. I guess this will work. And since Mark Henry and the returning Big Show are backing RVD up, Dean Ambrose actually stands a chance at losing the US title.

My prediction: Rob Van Dam. Giving him the title wouldn't hurt.

Daniel Bryan vs John Cena

for the WWE Championship

with Triple H as Special Guest Referee

Here it is. The match you've been wanting and craving for weeks: Goatface versus Super Cena. Unfortunately, Vince McMahon hates D-Bry and wants this to go his way...but not if Triple H has something to do or say about it!

My prediction: Daniel Bryan. Of course, Vince McMahon might show up and butt his nose in there along with Brad Maddox...but it'll all work out in the end. And if Randy Orton cashes in his Money In The Bank briefcase, I wouldn't be surprised either.

CM Punk vs Brock Lesnar

It's "The Best vs The Beast" as CM Punk takes on his former best friend's human weapon of mass destruction Brock Lesnar, who has laid waste to Triple H in their rivalry and now has sights set on Punk because Paul Heyman said so. Regardless of who wins, this may not be the end.

My prediction: CM Punk. He's overcome the odds before, and he came close against Undertaker at WrestleMania 29. He just might be able to beat Lesnar despite any interference from Heyman...or worse, Curtis Axel.

Alberto Del Rio vs Christian

for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship

Christian finally got "one more match." This time around, it's against someone he's fought for it before: Alberto Del Rio. Unlike last time, which was back in 2011, it's not vacant: Del Rio has the belt now. The fight starts where the mocking ends!

My prediction: Christian will take the belt for a third time. Two words: Ricardo Rodriguez. He hasn't appeared since Alberto Del Rio turned on him on August 5th, and I can imagine Ricardo showing back up.

Cody Rhodes vs. Damien Sandow

At Money In The Bank, Damien Sandow backstabbed Cody Rhodes to get his hands on the briefcase for the World Heavyweight Championship. Cody Rhodes would get sweet revenge by stealing the briefcase and tossing it into the Gulf of Mexico. Damien Sandow would later get a briefcase that better fits his character (a larger, brown one made out of leather), but the bitterness remains. Now it's personal.

My prediction: Cody Rhodes. Because.

Kane vs. Bray Wyatt

in a Ring of Fire Match

This match will be the debut match of none other than Bray Wyatt of the Wyatt Family, who takes on Kane in a Ring of Fire match. Flames will surround the ring, keeping Luke Harper and Erick Rowan of the Wyatt Family out...kinda like the Inferno match, if you will.

My prediction: Kane. He's powerful enough to shut Wyatt up, I reckon.

Dolph Ziggler and Kaitlyn vs AJ Lee and Big E Langston

Even though AJ Lee still has the Divas title, the rivalry between her and Kaitlyn just won't stop...and neither will her scorn for Dolph Ziggler leaving her. You could tell mixing these two things she hates the most right now was a good idea, right? I mean, we also get to see Big E destroy, if given the chance.

My prediction: AJ Lee and Big E Langston. Here's why: Layla shows up. She distracts Kaitlyn. Dolph Ziggler tries to break it up. Big E and AJ Lee capitalize. Boom. Game over.

Natalya (with the Funkadactyls) vs. Brie Bella (with Nikki Bella and Eva Marie)

This may be a singles match, but both of these women have back-up! Prepare for a catfight!

My prediction: Natalya. Seriously, that would be cool.

And that's it for my SummerSlam predictions! Feel free to leave comments and/or feedback!

My predictions for WWE Payback

Another pay-per-view, another predictions blog entry. Let's do this.

Kick-off

Sheamus vs. Damien Sandow

They're calling the pre-show the "kick-off" now. I guess "pre-show" just didn't have good connotations to it anymore. Regardless of whatever it's called, this match is in the perfect slot to put Sheamus in a feud just because while Damien Sandow trudges around in the mid-card yet again. Give one of these guys a title shot already, sheesh.

Winner: Sheamus. They're just going to make him the super-warrior they always do in WWE.

Three Stages of Hell Match
for the WWE Championship

John Cena vs. Ryback

Extreme Rules could have been the place and time to end all this, but it ended in controversy instead. Ryback challenged Cena to an ambulance match, but Cena one-upped it all with a Three Stages of Hell match.

The first match will be a Lumberjack match. The second will be a Tables match. If both men are tied after the Tables match, the third stage will be the Ambulance match Ryback is clamoring for. There will be ambulances. Trust me.

Winner: Ryback. He had Cena where he wanted him last time. He can do it again. If the belt is to go around his waist, now would be the best time.

Chris Jericho vs. CM Punk

CM Punk finally returns to in-ring action for the first time in two months in front of a healthy Chicago crowd...and who better to do it with than Chris Jericho, who asked for this match directly from Paul Heyman to see who is truly "Best In The World."

Winner: CM Punk. I like both guys...honest! But CM Punk will be better than he was before the wear and tear on his knee that he finally had to fix. He needed the break after six years of breaking every rung on the wooden ladder he climbed to the top on. Now he needs the win to re-assert himself.

Triple Threat Match
for the WWE Intercontinental Championship

Wade Barrett vs. The Miz vs. Curtis Axel

No Fandango? Blame a concussion he suffered in the last few weeks on SmackDown for his absence here. It was then going to be just Barrett and Miz, but then Paul Heyman showed up to say that his newest client Curtis Axel is now in the running as per Vickie Guerrero. Michael McGillicutty, we hardly knew ye.

Winner: Curtis Axel. Barrett's done nothing but lose, and while I'd like to see Miz win, WWE has the perfect opportunity to push Axel to superstardom and give him the belt his father "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig made famous. Axel it is.

For the WWE Tag Team Championships

The Shield (Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns)
vs.
Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan

You were expecting D-Bry and Kane? Sorry, but Vicki Guerrero gave it to D-Bry and Orton for beating The Shield on SmackDown...by disqualification. Meanwhile, Kane has to face Dean Ambrose for the United States title, which I'll go over later. The three men beat The Shield in six-man action on the SmackDown before Payback. Can they keep this going? We'll see.

Winner: The Shield. This will be a fun mach to look forward to, if you like Daniel Bryan. The Shield will get this one by hook or by crook somehow, even if it means having to bend the rules.

For the WWE United States Championship

Dean Ambrose vs. Kane

See the last match I mentioned. That pretty much sums this up.

Winner: Dean Ambrose. He's too over. While winning this could put Kane in the "all current belts" club with Big Show, it wouldn't make much sense to end Ambrose's reign as US champ so soon.

For the WWE Divas Championship

Kaitlyn vs. AJ Lee

Finally, finally, finally. The match we've been wanting to see ever since The Chickbusters broke up in 2012 and starting going at each other's throats due to AJ going cuckoo and having a screwed-up love life. We've had it before, but at least they'll do it right this time (I hope).

Oh, and the "secret admirer" going for Kaitlyn's affection was Big E Langston, who in turn was doing this with AJ Lee to play mind games with Kaitlyn, causing her to smack a referee and get fined $10,000. SWERVE!

Winner: AJ Lee. They've done nothing with Kaitlyn since she won it from the departing Eve Torres (besides this). Meanwhile, everyone wants AJ to have the belt. Let her have it. Let her eat cake.

For the WWE World Heavyweight Championship

Dolph Ziggler vs. Alberto Del Rio

The stage is focused firmly on Ziggler and Del Rio, now that Swagger is suspended for 30 days following the pre-WrestleMania weed bust down in Mississippi, explaining the lack of Zeb Colter-ing on WWE programming while I save enquiring minds 99 cents on a psychic hotline (or an enormous four-figure tab on 1-900-909-9900, take your pick).

Winner: Ziggler. He hasn't even defended it once. Why end it now?

And there you have it...my predictions for Payback! Whaddya think?

My predictions for Extreme Rules

Welp, it's that time again. Time to predict the results for Extreme Rules!

Pre-Show

The Miz vs. Cody Rhodes

The Miz on pre-show again? C'mon, let him do something on the actual card for once.

My prediction: The Miz. Only throwing this out because I don't even care which man wins.

"I Quit" Match for #1 Contendership of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship

Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger

Since Dolph Ziggler has been taken out of action as well as out of the Triple Threat match with a concussion leading to retrograde amnesia, this is now a #1 Contender match for Ziggler's title...and this time, there's a stipulation...which doesn't involve a ladder, which makes Alberto Del Rio's earned choice of stipulation and the match between Ricardo, Zeb Colter and Big E Langston absolutely pointless.

My prediction: Jack Swagger will probably get his win back, considering that Del Rio beat him at 'Mania.

Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Championship

John Cena vs. Ryback

Ryback has turned heel. He wants John Cena's WWE title after being supposedly betrayed by Cena time and time again. To be honest, I wanted this to happen. Now it's reality. At least it's better than kicking The Rock around for another month.

My prediction: Ryback. I really, really want him to win this. He's been screwed out of the title too many times. Plus, he's a little better on the mic now.

Steel Cage Match

Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar won at SummerSlam. Triple H won at WrestleMania and kept his career intact. Now it's time to finally settle the score and finish this once and for all!

My prediction: Triple H. Both men have nothing to lose. If Triple H wins, maybe Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman will shut up for a while.

Strap Match

Mark Henry vs. Sheamus

Mark Henry attacked Sheamus a few times. Sheamus returned the favor. Now both men are settling the score in a strap match. Sheesh, why is it always the same men going after each other at different points in time?

My prediction: Sheamus. Just 'cause.

Extreme Rules Match

Big Show vs. Randy Orton

After Big Show turned on Randy Orton and Sheamus, it was only predictable that Randy Orton goes after him because he was the one who okayed Show being on their WrestleMania team against The Shield. Big Show says he doesn't need weapons to win, but I doubt it.

My prediction: Randy Orton. Somehow he's going to get a win out of nowhere, and this time it just might look like it'll come out of nowhere.

Chris Jericho vs. Fandango

Yep, this again. Chris Jericho and Fandango continue to grab at each other's throats. The dance-offs and practical jokes are over.

My prediction: I'm thinking Jericho just might get his win back after suffering defeat at 'Mania.

For the WWE United States Championship

Kofi Kingston vs. Dean Ambrose

Finally, they're giving a member of The Shield a title shot. This just might be Ambrose's big break, but he's got to beat Kofi to do it.

My prediction: Dean Ambrose. I love The Shield. They're unstoppable as a team, and now it's time to see if they can get the job done solo. If Ambrose can win the title, this just might be proof that they can do it.

Tornado Tag Team Match for the WWE Tag Team Championships

Team Hell No

Daniel Bryan and Kane

vs.

Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns

The Shield

I spoke too soon! All three members of The Shield are going for titles. At least this one makes more sense, as The Shield were going after Team Hell No a couple of times throughout the month.

My prediction: Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. I'm sorry, but Team Hell No just aren't as interesting as they once were, now that they're all business and they're both on the same page. They've held the belts since September. I think it's time the tag team belts switched hands, especially with the March 19th thing going on (look it up, you'll get a better explanation from Google than me).

There you have it! My predictions for Extreme Rules! Feel free to leave a comment!

My Predictions for Elimination Chamber

Welp, it's that time again. The night of February 17th is going to be the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. I was kinda wowed by Royal Rumble, even if there were certain things about it that people complained about (John Cena winning the Rumble, CM Punk losing the title), but other than that, I'm glad I saw it and want another taste of that PPV pie.

Brodus Clay and Tensai vs. Team Rhodes Scholars (Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes)

Team Rhodes Scholars is teaming up again? Well, blow me down like Captain Feathersword! And it's for the pre-show, so everyone can see it? Good idea, WWE.

Prediction: Kinda up in the air, but I'm expecting Brodus Clay and Tensai to win it. But so help me, if Sandow and Rhodes get the victory, I will be marking.

Kaitlyn (champion) vs. Tamina Snuka for the WWE Divas Championship

This is a late addition, and it wasn't really mentioned until last week. Still, it's good to see the Divas title being defended, even though the Divas division is struggling just to even stay relevant.

Prediction: Kaitlyn will retain. That much is certain.

Antonio Cesaro (champion) vs. The Miz for the WWE United States Championship

Yep, the Royal Rumble pre-show again. This time, the feud's even more built up as Cesaro has recently given Miz a serious thrashing. There's no direction to go but up for both of these men, but only one of them will win the championship.

Prediction: I think Miz might win it this time and end the feud. There's too much riding on this match for Miz to lose this time, and to me, there's really no reason to keep this feud going any longer. At this point, it's perfect.

Alberto Del Rio (champion) vs. Big Show for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship

Oh, boy. This again. Unlike the last few times they've met in the ring, this is a regular match and not another Last Man Standing ordeal. There's a lot riding on this match, too.

Prediction: Somehow, Alberto Del Rio will once again defy the odds and retain just like he did on SmackDown to win the title and on Royal Rumble to retain. He seems to be pushed like an underdog champion, much like Eddy Guerrero before him. Alberto Del Rio as a face, however, is something I'm really starting to enjoy, and I think it's too soon for him to drop the title back to Big Show.

Elimination Chamber Match - Randy Orton, Jack Swagger, Daniel Bryan, Kane, Mark Henry, Chris Jericho

Yep, this match again. Just like last year, the match dictates that the last man standing becomes the #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship.

Now I like all six guys. They've been on top of their game at one point or another, especially the returning Mark Henry, whose return just might be the dress rehearsal for a second World Heavyweight reign that just might be as much as a destructive juggernaut as the first. You also have the returning Chris Jericho, and he could win the big one again at any given time. Then there's Jack Swagger, who...you guessed it...is also returning. But is Swagger biting off more than he can chew?

Prediction: Part of me wants Mark Henry, and the other Chris Jericho. I'm gonna go with my heart and say Chris Jericho.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) vs. John Cena, Sheamus and Ryback

The Shield get their first match on the main roster since TLC. (C'mon, WWE, show 'em off on Raw or SmackDown and showcase what these guys can do in the ring!) They've got Ryback again, but this time they've got more dangerous competition along with him - John Cena and Sheamus. If the last two weeks have been any indication, this one's going to be explosive.

Prediction: Cena, Ryback and Sheamus might win this...but this is going to be a nasty fight and The Shield won't let them hear the end of this. This definitely won't be the last you see of The Shield...count on it!

The Rock (champions) vs. CM Punk for the WWE Championship

Yeah, this match again. C'mon, what were you expecting?

Oh, yeah, forgot.  If Rocky loses by disqualification, the belt changes hands back to CM Punk. Blame Paul Heyman, who brought this stipulation to Vince McMahon...and got it.

Prediction: CM Punk is going to win it back. If you're expecting The Rock to retain at this point, you're either nuts or have no idea about his busy movie-star schedule. He's already got another onein the can for next year, for crying out loud.

Only thing is, if and when CM Punk wins the title back,  someone's going to come around and make The Rock look like nothing in comparison. I don't know if it's The Undertaker, but after the smoke clears and the winner is decided, it's not over yet...

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There you have it! My predictions for Elimination Chamber! Feel free to shoot out a comment and post your thoughts!