SummerSlam Preview
August 14th 2011 22:38
It’s always billed as the biggest party of the summer in the wrestling world, but with only two showcase matches I think the WWE are making a big gamble.
The two main events have been given a lot of build up, and that’s because they’ve been done so well. However, the focus on the WWE and WHC match has harmed the overall appeal and mid-card of the show but it still has potential. Here are my thought’s, predictions and running order for tonight’s show and how I would book it … Fella!
The Miz v Rey Mysterio.
This match isn’t even advertised for the show but I expect and hope that it is. Both guys had a great match on Raw in the final of the ‘Job to Cena’ tournament a couple of weeks ago, and the Miz attacking Rey before their booked match on Raw, means they’ll eventually meet. This match is 100 per cent proof of how the focus on only the Main events has hurt the PPV already. I feel people would pay to see a re-match so why not give them and actual angle and create a buzz. Hopefully this match, if it happens, will be the start of a feud between the two. I’d love it. It’s fresh and they’ve proved they have chemistry. I’m picking The Miz to win, he needs a big win at the minute, and after this potential angle has played out, I would have him in an angle for the WWE title again against the winner of Cena/Punk.
My winner: The Miz.
Alberto Del Rio v Kofi Kingston
Ditto really. This match could gain interest but it hasn’t even been put on the card. I hope it happens. It’s been booked as an angle through the past few weeks of Raw, but that’s it, nothing to look forward to or anything announced. I would have Del Rio win in a shortish, but decent match, I’m a fan of both guys. I also don’t think it should be the last time we see Del Rio on the night either …….
My winner: Alberto Del Rio
Beth Phoenix v Kelly Kelly (Divas Championship)
This being one of only five pre-announced matches on the PPV, it finally looks as if the WWE are giving the Divas a chance to shine, or glimmer in some cases of the weak talent in the Divas roster at the minute. They’ve started the correct way though. Turn Beth Phoenix heel and put the title on her, hopefully. She was at her best in her first run, when she destroyed every other woman in the company, and she made the Divas interesting. Back to basics I hope. I don’t know if turning Natalya heel was right though, it sort of ruled out the two best Divas having an angle anytime soon. One step at a time though starting tonight … Beth Phoenix wins the title.
My Winner: Beth Phoenix
Dolph Ziggler v Alex Riley OR Cody Rhodes v Ezekial Jackson
I don’t think there will be both of these matches. I say this because having both would probably take time from the two main events, and for them to be as good as they have to be to make the show, one of these matches, IC title or US title won’t happen. I could be wrong. WWE do like to book quick matches so both could happen still. I personally think that Ziggler v A-Ry (hate that name) will happen. They’ve done well in there roles lately and it looks as if Mr. Ziggles is going in the direction of no Vickie by his side, and this extra time on a PPV could further that angle. I wouldn’t expect Riley to win the title though. Another ending like Raw, where Vickie costs Ziggles the match but he keeps the strap would be how I book it. This match would also mean we wouldn’t have to be forced to watch Ezekiel ‘Boring’ Jackson on another PPV either. No-one cheered louder than me when Cody took the title off him on last weeks Smackdown, No-one! There will be a title re-match, but hopefully not at Summerslam.
My winner(s): Dolph Ziggler / Cody Rhodes.
Daniel Bryan v Wade Barrett
This match can help both guys. They are both good workers and need their chance. Barrett has main evented PPV’s before but he needs to show he can maybe do that without a big name like Orton or Cena. The right thing for WWE to do however would be have Bryan go over in a strong 10 minute effort. He is MITB after all and needs to look strong …. That always happens in WWE right?
My Winner: Daniel Bryan
Sheamus v Mark Henry
WWE are really pushing this, and pushing Mark Henry as a monster heel again, the only way he should be booked. Putting him against a newly turned Sheamus is smart. Both guys will benefit. The crowd will respond to Sheamus as he battle’s back against Henry who is trying to take out another guy bigger than him. It can work.
My winner: I’d have a none result. Maybe a double KO or something. Make it a strong draw. Is that a thing? Who knows? . A double Count-out will probably happen which might harm it.
Christian v Randy Orton (World Heavyweight Championship)
What will Christian’s surprise be? I’m hoping something big. A return maybe? Tomko? Edge getting involved? JERICHO?? All three would work. I think it will become apparent after Orton dominates Christian for a while. There should be some good spots in this one to with weapons allowed.
I don’t know who should win this one though. Personally I hope Christian wins because he’s been a really good champion and he should be allowed to keep it going. One thing is definitely for sure, Smackdown needs new stars already after the draft … Enter Del Rio. I would have Alberto cash his money in the bank be moved back to Smackdown. There is potential new feuds with Orton for ADR and others on Smackdown, it would make sense, and I would love for it to happen. I think it’s too early for Bryan to cash in.
My winner: Randy Orton then Alberto Del Rio to cash in to set up a feud. Hopefully with Christian in there too.
John Cena v CM Punk (WWE Championship) - HHH as Special Guest Referee.
Sadly, I think without the amazing Chicago crowd, this won’t be anywhere as good as The Money In The Bank effort. That’s probably why Hunter has been added to the mix, give it an extra dimension. If its given time the crowd will definitely get involved, but no-where near as involved as last month. The winner? There are a few outcomes. Two of them which aren’t, are a Cena or Punk clean win. The obvious one to predict would be a HHH heel turn to start an angle with Cena and Punk walks out champ and into a programme with Miz or Rey for the title. I think its to early to turn trips though, maybe they could tease it as he reluctantly counts Cena down after a mistake. One theory also is this. It’s Summer Slam. Its arguably the second biggest PPV of the year. Its in LA. The Rock is filming a new movie at the minute …probably in LA. The Rock has also committed himself to a few PPV’s before Wrestlemania next year … hmmmmm. Cena and Rock have been verbally jousting lately, and CM Punk even showed a video of the Rock on Raw. Don’t be completely surprised if Rocky turns up and costs Cena the title again. I think this may have been a plan, but with HHH now involved I think this is a long shot. It should be great, and intriguing again also, the exact un-predictable outcomes a big PPV should have.
My Winner: CM Punk.
I will be live tweeting throughout Summerslam. @jonnymason19. It should be fun. Enjoy. If The Rock does turn up or ADR wins a title, I’ll apologise now for filling your timeline’s. Thanks for reading.
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