JOHN MORRISON & THE MIZ vs KANE & CM PUNK for the WWE Tag-Team Championships: It seems that ECW's latest trick is to simply book matches out of pretty much nowhere. This could actually be a terrific feud had it involved weeks of storyline leading up to a ppv match. Having said that, it still could be rather good in the ring if given the appropriate time. The tag champs have continued on their impressive way of late, while the 2 faces both bring a variety of offense to the table which should mean that this bout will not get bogged down too much. The randomness of this match-up leads me to believe that WWE has an idea they are heading towards here. I am not too confident as to what it is, but I am thinking it may be to put the tag titles on Chavo & Bam, so... Winners: Kane & CM Punk
SHAWN MICHAELS vs CHRIS JERICHO: This is another storyline where I really am unsure where WWE is heading. We all know that these 2 can get it done in the ring as we saw them put together a fine match on the biggest stage of them all not so long ago. But will the angle of HBK's injured knee allow this to be anything too special...??? I do NOT think it can. Either Y2J gets a relatively easy win here or HBK gets beat down for the majority of the bout until pulling Sweet Chin Music out of nowhere for the victory. I will go with the latter! Winner: Shawn Michaels
JBL vs JOHN CENA: I actually don't mind the way that JBL is being booked strongly at present, but like his ascent to SmackDown main-eventer a few years back, it has all been done way too quickly for my liking. So at this stage of his push, I just don't find myself anticipating this kind of match-up with Cena as much as I should. Hell, I even think it is under-using Cena to a large extent. This bout could actually be a train-wreck of sorts and it is difficult seeing it being too entertaining due to the wrestling styles both men bring to the table. Furthermore, if the crowd predominantly boo Cena here, then the dynamic of this match could also be thrown out to make matters worse. It will be interesting to see how WWE bok this bout. Result-wise, anything could happen... Even a DQ or No Result kind of finish, but to play it safe... Winner: John Cena
THE UNDERTAKER vs EDGE for the World HeavyWeight Title: While quite a lot has happened over on SmackDown in the World HeavyWeight Title scene over the past month, the result is another title bout involving these two. Fair enough I suppose as the storyline justifies it. That storyline has now moved towards the banning of Taker's new submission choke-hold. Such angles over the past few years have either resulted in awkward matches where a stipulation has been overplayed or excellent psychological bouts where both men have used the stipulation to add interest. Let's hope that these 2 can adapt to the latter and improve on their last 2 showings which were both strong without being sensational. The fact that Edge gets yet another title shot and everything surrounding the vacant title & choke-hold leads me to believe that the title may go back to the heel. Winner: Edge
TRIPLE H vs RANDY ORTON in a Steel Cage Match for the WWE Championship: This was the obvious direction that this feud was heading in and past years have proven that we usually see some kind of cage match in either May or June leading on from WrestleMania. It makes sense, even if it means that the bout will be kind of predictable. Thankfully, it is usually predictable in an entertaining & brutal way though and I think both H & Orton can get the job done here rather well. There is no questions at all about who will emerge victorious though..... Winner: Triple H
While the big superstars are all there, I can't say that the match-ups do a great deal for me, especially when it comes to JBL vs Cena and HBK vs Y2J. Obviously, there will be at least 2 further matches added to the card and possibly a third. I am thinking that Matt Hardy may defend his U.S Title against MVP once more. If so, Matt will retain. Mickie James may also defend her Women's Title against Beth Phoenix, which she will also retain. I also believe that The Big Show vs Mark Henry has a good probability of taking place and TBS will definitely win that bout. That only leaves Batista to force his way on to the card, but don't be surprised to see him included in the HBK vs Y2J match in some fashion.
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