Results Round Up - Payback's a hit

Hey Guys, here's the round up of Payback's results.

Sheamus defeated Damien Sandow - A solid match, perhaps should have appeared on the main show. I think by having these two on the pre show is to build watch figures. The best thing about the pre show is the panel; hosted by Josh Matthews The Big Show, Cody Rhodes and R-Truth gave their insight into specific matches. A thoroughly enjoyable addition to the show in general. 

Payback Predictions

Welcome everybody to my Payback predictions post! 

This is a new PPV this year and replaces No Way Out

There are 8 matches for us to think about and you can find out what I think after the jump

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Summerslam

I've decided not to review Summerslam in the way that I normally do.

The show itself was ok, enjoyable for the most part. The only things I didn't enjoy were the lazy finish to the Heavyweight title match (exactly the same as last years WWE championship match finish!!) and Brock vs Triple H. 

I'm so heartbroken that Chris Jericho is off again :( Every time I get tickets he seems to leave just before we due to see a show haha. I'm hoping by November he'll be back, it'd be very cool to see him on our birthday 

( yes I share my birthday with my favourite wrestler!!)

I'm hoping Night of Champions is a good show, because I fell like I need some shocks and surprises now.

Summerslam predictions

Hey everybody, here are my predictions for Summerslam. 

Pre-show Santino Marella (c) vs. Antonio Cesaro for the WWE United States Championship

Santino by pinfall

Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar (with Paul Heyman)

Triple H by pinfall. I just don't see Brock winning, mainly because of his limited appearance contract - If he were to win surely he'd have to be around over the next few weeks

CM Punk (c) vs. Big Show vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship 

CM punk pins Big Show. I'd love it to be John, but I think that will happen at Night of Champions

Kane vs. Daniel Bryan

I don't even get this match. Kane by pinfall to send Bryan more insane

Dolph Ziggler vs. Chris Jericho 

Y2J Y2J Y2J! Jericho is going to make Ziggy tap to the walls

I absolutely love the work that Chris and Dolph are doing with this feud. 

I know Chris is touring with Fozzy but I think he has some Monday's free so think he'll be sticking around a little longer (Hopefully until the UK tour!)

The Miz (c) vs. Rey Mysterio for the WWE Intercontinental Championship

Miz to retain by pinfall. Totally a throw away match.

R-Truth and Kofi Kingston (c) vs. The Primetime Players (Titus O'Neil and Darren Young) for the WWE Tag Team Championship

I think the PTP have to win, by pinfall. My main reasoning is after AW's dismissal because he couldn't do as he was told the PTP have to keep the momentum they've already built. It'll be interesting to see if AW is mentioned at all.

Sheamus (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Championship 

Ugh, get this feud over already! Sheamus to retain by pinfall. I have disliked how this match has been built up, the off then on again situation is a bit daft. I just feel the Del Rio is lacking in charisma, I'd like to see his mic skills improve because that might change my opinion of him.

So there we have it. I've got a few part written blogs that I'm hoping to get up over the next few weeks so stick around for that. I'll also have my review of Summerslam.

Money in the Bank 2012 Review

If you DO NOT wish to know the results of the Pay Per View or to read any spoilers PLEASE DO NOT continue reading this post.

Money in the Bank predictions

Hey guys welcome to my predictions for Money in the Bank. Aside from Wrestlemania this happens to be my favourite pay per view.


YOUTUBE PRE-SHOW Kofi Kingston and R-Truth vs. Hunico and Camacho

Kingston and Truth via pinfall

2 points to consider here - WHY is this NOT the Tag team champions vs the number 1 contenders?? (Unless I've missed something??) and why is this the preshow? It's almost a god damn guarantee that there'll be some form of Ryback squash on the main show. I understand that they want to draw people in to watch the youtube show but I feel that this is a wasted spot.

Big Show vs. Kane vs. Chris Jericho vs. John Cena Money in the Bank Ladder Match for a WWE Championship Contract

Although I will be wearing my Raw is Jericho Tshirt my pick for WWE championship MITB is John Cena.

I am so torn for this match. I want Jericho to win and I want Cena to win. I see Cena as the most obvious choice. I don't understand why there are only four participants, although I wouldn't be surprised if we see either The Miz or Rey Mysterio return.

CM Punk (c) vs. Daniel Bryan Singles match for the WWE Championship with AJ as special guest referee

Since this is not a No DQ match I expect this to end in a no contest, since AJ won't allow either man to win

Is it wrong that my continued interest in this feud is more to do with AJ than it is Punk and Bryan? I feel Punk has lost his edge, I don't know whether this is because of working with Bryan but I miss the pipebombs. I see this going to an explosive conclusion at Summerslam, maybe an Ironman match.

Damien Sandow vs. Tyson Kidd vs. Christian vs. Santino Marella vs. Tensai vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Sin Cara Money in the Bank Ladder Match for a World Heavyweight Championship Contract

I LOVE the variety of participants in this match. My pick is Dolph Ziggler

I was initially surprised at the participants here. While I am encouraged by the use of new talents I am hugely annoyed that both the US Champion and the Intercontinental Champion are involved in this match. We are deprived of two matches here. I literally only see Ziggler winning since he has been in a programme with Sheamus. I would love Sandow or Kidd to be in the running but I doubt it.

Sheamus (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio


Sheamus to retain via pinfall

Not much to say here. This match should have taken place at last month ppv. Alberto has been attacking Sheamus at every viable opportunity which makes me think Sheamus has to have the upper hand. My thoughts on Alberto are well documented.

Agree? Disagree? Let me know in the comments section below

Is the format of the WWE Championship match at Money in the Bank a good idea?

Since there is no longer any brand extension the question a lot of people were pondering was how would Money in the Bank work this year? It has been revealed that there are two matches as in previous years, but instead of being branded Raw and Smackdown one is for the WWE Championship and one is for the World Heavyweight Championship.

It was announced by interim GM for last week Vickie Guerrero (this week its Teddy Long) that the WWE championship Money in the Bank match would be made up of former WWE champions only. We already know 4 of the participants - Kane, Chris Jericho, Big Show and John Cena. 

The question is, who else?? Why have a ladder match between 4 participants when MitB is usually at least 6 participants.

The only previous champions still on the roster are : The Miz, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio and Triple H. I think we can count Hunter out completely due to his commitments with Brock. Alberto and Sheamus are tied up with each other and unless there is a swerve in their match neither of those are in. Randy's suspension isn't over until end of July, The Miz is still filming so unless they rush him back it is unlikely that he'll be in.

Which bring us to Rey Mysterio. His suspension is over, and it seems only a matter of time before they bring him back. Perfect gateway to get him on tv, although with the current entrants I'm not wholly sure that he would fit in nor am I sure that I particularly want him back.

So the question that brought me to write this is, is the restriction a good idea? I like it, it is a new twist on what could have been a particularly difficult MitB year. My main worry is that if it stays at four participants, no matter how good they are the match will just fall flat. The highlight of MitB is the MAD bumps and mega spots. With four it's just doesn't seem quite right. Maybe it'll all work out and I'll be proven wrong, I want to be! I'm excited to see what Cena can do and since Jericho is the creator he'll be just fine. I'm not worried about Kane either since he's succeeded before. Big Show worries me slightly but maybe he's the one to watch.

So what do you think? How is this all going to pan out? Will it be a triumph or a flat out failure?