TWG PPV Preview: Unforgiven

Welcome to our third Pay Per View Preview, brought to you by the TWG Writing Staff. The staff has some predictions for Unforgiven for you, but first allow them to introduce themselves:

He is the author of Justice for the fans, he is the writer people either love or hate, and he is the man who can’t figure out if people hate an article why they comment on it 4 or 5 times. He is the one and only The White Ranger.

Ladies and Gentleman…. One of TWG’s newest article writers, the very own author of Thursday Night- Impact Confidential, everyone let’s give it up for “The Enigma” Johnny Martin.

Hailing from the pits of America, he is the greatest asset TWG owns, and is muy fluent-o in Españish, Viva la VINCE!

He is the old-timey writer with the half-baked sense of sarcastic humor, but don’t believe for a second he doesn’t still have a creamy center! He is The Glide!

He is the worst at predicting who will win PPV matches..he is the man who had less than 500 views on his Heart of a Phighter last week, a record..could you please show some love for the Philadelphia Phighter?

Salutations from Akira Kagami, TWG’s resident “Balistik Blabber”! It’s that time again to be able to work with all my fellow articolists and The Glide!

The author of the Indy’d Indeed, hailing from Indianapolis, Indiana has managed to throw together a list of predictions as he attempts to readjust. He is currently on a few weeks hiatus as he moves into his new dorm and class schedule at his University. Nevertheless, he is a one of your favorite article writers, Mr. Indianapolis!!

World Tag Team Championship Match
Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase vs. Cryme Tyme (Shad & JTG)

Ranger: I can gladly say I’m looking forward to this. If you think about it it’s been a while since WWE has had actual tag teams compete for the tag team titles. It’s mainly just been singles wrestlers competing as odd couple teams. Both of these teams are extremely talented and everyone involved plays their part well. You can count on one hand the number of wrestlers who are hated more than Cody and Ted. Same can be said about people who get a bigger pop than Cryme Tyme. This is a budding feud that has awesome potential. For potential to be used this feud has to go longer than one or two PPVs.
So this time around your winners…Rhodes and DiBiase. Silly white boys.

“The Enigma” Johnny Martin: The WWE has finally given Cryme Tyme a title shot for the tag team titles. I mean really it has been a year or maybe even more since Cryme Tyme had their title shot. The WWE is finally considering Shad and JTG a good tag team that can hold gold. Now their opponents, the Tag Team champions Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase are the best heel young tag team that WWE has ever had. What’s better than having a heel tag team hold gold? Come on now Cryme Tyme are stealing the titles just so they get a title shot? Well although that is a well done move still Cryme Tyme are not as good as Rhodes and DiBiase. I am 100% sure on this match that the titles will stay where they are now and that is in Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase.

Vince says: Money. Yeah.

The Glide: Before this week’s RAW it seemed Cryme Tyme had the push behind them to take the win here. But I think the Orton segment and the young’uns’ stealing of their titles back were too powerful of a momentum shift for WWE to quickly reverse course again and have the titles return to the hood. And as much of a mark as I am for Cryme Tyme, I think that would be the right move. Priceless would be worse than buried if they jobbed their titles to Cena and Batista for pointless angle advancement, got them back with a cheap rollup, and lost the titles again the next defense.
Winners: Rhodes & Dibiase

The Philadelphia Phighter: Word Up vs. Shouldn't Be On Microphone. Yo yo, pop a forty and check your rollies, it's Cryme Tyme vs. I'm Priceless. Stereotypical black men against stereotypical 2nd generation superstars trying to prove why they're better than their fathers. An interesting fact is that Cryme Tyme won this title shot back at New Year's Revolution, which was last January I think. Neither team has a way to go if they lose, so this calls for a feel good moment.
Winners, and NEEWW World Tag Team Champions: Cryme Tyme

Akira Kagami: Cody and Ted Jr. have been doing splendidly in the past months! If you look past the theatrics of this tag feud, it’s a match between technique over power. The tag champs will put up with all they got while Cryme Tyme will put up with all they’re told to do by management: make laughter...
WINNER BY PIN AND STILL TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: CODY RHODES & TED DIBIASE JR

Mr. Indianapolis: I want Cryme Tyme as tag team champs. I have wanted them as Tag Team champs since before they were released and rehired. Will they get it? Maybe. Cena is gone, so CTC is out the window. Maybe this is how Cryme Time continues as an established team? Bah. I don’t care much anyway. Rhodes/DiBiase bore me. But hey, they needed filler space for this PPV. The scrambles took most of the talent. Stick to the status quo.
Prediction: Rhodes/DiBiase

Divas Championship Match
Michelle McCool vs. Maryse Ouellet

Ranger: The first title defense since GBA I believe. Honestly I have no enthusiasm for this match. I will say though that Maryse is a much better wrestler than I thought she would be. I see McCool getting that heel hook on Maryse.
Your winner…McCool

“The Enigma” Johnny Martin: Well since Michelle McCool became a champion she has become stronger and since the Divas championship title was made on Smackdown, Maryse came back to wrestle. Come on now before when WWE had not even thought about making a Smackdown women’s title Maryse was a WWE diva but she never wrestled. I guess WWE wants to give Maryse a little push of becoming a stronger and more popular diva so I guess they are doing the right job. Michelle deserves to be the champion because she has done some awesome job on Smackdown. Well this was a tough decision but hey there is only one winner and that is Michelle McCool.
Winner: Michelle McCool

The Vince: McCool is dating the Undertaker apparently.

The Glide: I had to work hard not to laugh when I saw this matchup.
Winner: Michelle McCool

The Philadelphia Phighter: Has anyone else noticed Maryse is Smackdown's answer to Candice? Of course she is Canadian and heel, but you can see where I'm coming from. All show, no go, as JBL used to say. For the kids going back to school reading this article, think of this as the athletic girl that makes the guys look bad (McCool) against the way too confident foreign exchange student (Maryse). This is a jobber match to make McCool's reign a little more impressive. Good build though.
Winner, and STILL Diva's Champion: Michelle McCool

Akira Kagami: If getting this out of the way off the bat: saying these girls aren’t talented won’t be right because they can kick my butt…but if they want to be remembered for more than just their good looks, they better step it up a notch. Get to the gym, practice your moves and talk it over so that you can show the world there’s more to the Diva’s division than just prancing around looking fancy. McCool, at least, has a finisher with a name so she will retain.
WINNER BY PIN (“Wings of Love” Modified Facebuster): MICHELLE MCCOOL

Mr. Indianapolis: Michelle is built as the wrestler of these two. Maryse is terrible in the ring. So terrible. I still remember the absolute botched kick to... who was that ‘50s chick that got released again? Wow, the Diva’s division is boring. Michelle wins. Hopefully Maryse has a hot outfit for the PPV. That’s all I have to say for her.
Prediction: Michelle McCool retains.

Unsanctioned Match
Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho

Ranger: Near career ending injury, injury to the wife, constant badmouthing. C’mon, if you don’t think Jericho is gonna see stars and hear Sweet Chin Music then you need your head examined.
Your winner…Y2J

"The Enigma" Johnny Martin: Recently since Chris Jericho turned heel and started the feud with Shawn Michaels he has been going too far with the feud. Well make that WWE is going too far. Really why did WWE even have to bring HBK’s wife into the storyline? Well it was a wrong thing to do. On the other hand Shawn Michaels has been taken out of action like two or three times now since the storyline started. Shawn will deal out some sure payback to “Y2J” this Sunday at Unforgiven and for sure he will be the winner unless Jericho’s bodyguard involves into the match and injures Shawn again. Well I hope Shawn ends this storyline at Unforgiven.
Winner: Shawn Michaels

Vince says: This one would probably steal the show, if we weren't already promised at least an hour of fast-paced wrestling. They can't keep HBK out of action or have him keep getting sucker punched and whatnot. HBK NEEDS TO WIN. Maybe he'll get pwned after the match though.
I would guess it ends in a no-contest, and someone gets seriously uberhaxxed.

The Glide: Technically, there’s no “winner” to an unsanctioned match. Now, this could go either way. Obviously, Shawn will be taking time off, and they could take that opportunity to put over Jericho some more with another beatdown like the referee-stopped match earlier this summer. On the other hand, it was a given that HBK was winning this before the triceps injury, and if they feel he’ll be back soon, they could stick with that plan. All the news I’ve heard seems to point to them sticking to the original plan.
Winner by the Spirit of the Law: HBK

The Philadelphia Phighter: It depends on Michael's tricep. This match could literally go either way. Shawn could kick Jericho's head off and then relive Wrestlemania 22 and jump through Jericho, a trashcan, and a table. But since his tricep is hurt, I'm thinking something along the lines of a kendo stick aided Walls of Jericho making Michaels pass out. Call me crazy if you will.
Winner of the match: Chris Jericho

Akira Kagami: It’s been done before and doing it again just because Orton is still out as the top heel is SO WWE. Writers ruined Y2J’s return by pairing him up with JBL and they try to compensate by having him slap a woman silly… UGH!!... IF this match does go through, all you ALREADY expect WILL happen: a triangle dropkick, a Lionsault, a one-arm bulldog, a diving elbow, a running forearm smash with kip-up, the Walls of Jericho, the Irish whip to corner sell and finally, The Sweet Chin Music… and because I don’t want to give Michaels his already predictable happy ending… Lance Cade for the interruption.
WINNER BY SOME CHEAP TRICK: CHRIS JERICHO

Mr. Indianapolis: I couldn’t tell you, mostly because I haven’t been able to catch a RAW episode for one of these segments. This storyline is okay, but it is a bit irking since it wasn’t long before this that HBK talked about retiring. Let Michaels win and take some time off for nagging injuries. Or... let Jericho get a mega-push from injuring Michaels to the degree he has to be stretchered out (for the 2nd time in 2 years [Orton vs. Michaels]) and let him take some time off only for a huge return later. It doesn’t matter who wins really.
Prediction: Whatever result lets Michaels take time off for nagging injuries.

ECW Championship Scramble
Mark Henry vs. Matt Hardy vs. The Miz vs. Chavo Guerrero vs. Finlay

Ranger: I was surprised, somewhat pleasantly, to see the Miz qualify for this match. Miz is definitely coming along. He will have won the ECW Title at least once by WrestleMania 25. I don’t see why Finlay is in here. He should be continuing his feud with Knox. Give Bourne his place, if your gonna give Kendrick a spot in a World Title match then give Bourne a spot in this one. Why is Chavo here, to me he was never a convincing ECW Champion, and it doesn’t seem like he’ll be a real contender anytime soon. Give his spot to Dreamer. We all know Matt Hardy is here to win it. Mark Henry is in because he’s champ. To me the guy who needs to win it would be Hardy. Of course when you ask me about title matches involving Hardy’s I will always say they should win. However I do not believe Matt’s time will come on that night. Henry’s reign hasn’t gone long enough yet.
Your winner…Mark Henry

“The Enigma” Johnny Martin: Who will win it? Well I just hope it is not The Miz. Really he is not the type of a wrestler that should be a ECW Champion. Mark Henry will sure not walk away as a champion and I am pretty sure on that. Finlay could make a good ECW champion so he has a lot of chances in this match to win because he never got a title match for a world title so this time he will not miss the opportunity. Matt Hardy had chances but Henry won because his bodyguard helped him all the time. Matt Hardy is my #1 favorite and my opinion is that he will win. Matt Hardy the new ECW Champion…….
Winner: Matt Hardy

Vince says: Finlay's program with The Bearded Man is over? Chavo has been floating around ECW and SD hating good guys. The real story here is Mark Henry vs. Matt Hardy. But the real champion is The Miz.

The Glide: You all know how I’ve been on the Finlay bandwagon since he showed up, even going so far as to say “this title is Mark’s until Finlay comes for it”? I take it back. Because…Finlay the Family Man sucks. Finlay can have my affection back when he turns heel and throws Hornswoggle under a bus. Until then, no title for him. Now, I’d like to see the Miz pick up the win, but the continued focus on Hardy vs. Henry in the weeks leading up to this match suggests one of the two will be walking out with the ridiculous aluminum belt, and my hunch is that this champion Will Not Die…
Winner, and NEW Champion: Matt Hardy

The Philadelphia Phighter: The Miz vs. Morrison show begins! Finally! Ring the be... that's not going to happen. They've been building up Hardy so much..but Finlay looks tough enough to be the only guy...but Chavo could get more serious..or Henry could sit on everyone..yeah.
Miz wins. Let the Morrison vs. Miz tour begin.

Akira Kagami: Not putting Morrison in this is dumb and Matt is boring me with his predictable move set… my man Mark Henry is going to DOMINATE this scramble and I hope that he somehow retains but I have a gut feel one of the other 3 competitors will get a steal… and I hope this man wins ‘coz he ain’t gettin’ young’er…
WINNER BY PIN (and a little luck o’ the Irish) AND NEW ECW CHAMP: FINLAY!!!

Mr. Indianapolis: I don’t know, and I barely care. I’ve yet to figure out if the ECW title is anywhere near as prestigious as the US title. Anyway, let’s review some stats; 5 men in the match, 3 are serious contenders: Mark Henry, Matt Hardy, and Finlay. Matt stands the greatest shot in this match, having already pulled a victory over the champ, Mark has the “I am defending champ and may overcome to odds for a super-push” advantage, and Finlay is... well, hopefully going to hit Henry with a shillelagh shot for the final pin. But... well, if Jeff is going to win it (which he probably won’t) then I want Matt to win it (which he probably won’t) for the double-champion-brother celebration thing. Besides, I still think at least 2 titles need to change hands, so let it be these two.

Prediction: Matt Hardy

World Heavyweight Championship Scramble
CM Punk vs. Batista vs. Kane vs. JBL vs. Rey Mysterio

Ranger: This is a world title match and none of these men are World Champion caliber right now. Punk won the title probably a year and a half prematurely, but it was inevitable. JBL’s back is not allowing him to compete at the level he wants to, Batista is still cooling down from his three year run on top, Mysterio hasn’t been back long enough (or hardly at all), and Kane ahs no build up for being champion right now. Out of these five though if I had to choose one to win the strap it would be Kane. He is way over due a real World Title run. Sorry one day doesn’t cut for the Beg Red Machine. However, he’s going to feud with Batista (or Mysterio I guess) so while he will probably get a pin fall during the match it won’t be his night.
Your winner…CM Punk.

“The Enigma” Johnny Martin: Well here we have it. Our main event and another Scramble but this time for the World Heavyweight Title. CM Punk will have to give his best because all of his opponents are great wrestlers. Rey Mysterio and Batista are former World Champions but although Rey is in this match, I don’t think he will be able to capture the title. Kane and Rey will take the action to their own and fight because Rey had enough of Kane. Basically this match will have a new champion for sure but there might be a surprise so Rey and Kane could become a champion. CM Punk knows that if he wants to win this match he must keep his title for 20 min but that is so hard to do. JBL can’t win this match because he doesn’t deserve it. Batista can surprise everyone and from somewhere just pull out a victory and hold on the title. Well the new champion will be Kane. Kane could use Rey as his opponent and pin him for the victory.
Winner: Kane

Vince says: Kane won't win. Rey won't win. Punk had better not retain. Seeing as how RAW can't have a heel champion whose name isn't Randy, I grudgingly pick Batista. What better way to set him up for that, than to have him "injure" Cena?

The Glide: Let’s run down the checklist. Kane: about to feud with Mysterio, and thus already committed. Mysterio: about to feud with Kane, and thus already committed. Batista: Already lost to Punk. JBL: Already lost to Punk. Now, if they are anxious to pull the title switch they may send Dave a new shiny toy. But I kind of suspect that this was Cena’s match to win, and in his absence they’ll just go “what the hell” and keep the belt on…
Winner: Crazy Mariachi Punk

The Philadelphia Phighter: With the show Kane/Batista/Mysterio are going to put on, you'd think that eliminates all three. Punk has killed off enough prestige already. JBL - he's always a good choice. JBL will win the title and carry it on his shoulder nicely until Batista or Mysterio comes out of the show with Kane to win it off of him. Plus, he instantly gives a belt prestige.
Winner, and NEEWW WWE Champion: JBL

Akira Kagami: This is it; the big test to see if Punk really is being used as a “transitional champ” as people tend to call it. With Cena out of the formula I still find it a puzzle as to who might get the belt. Between the 3 big guys, lots of power moves will ensue: spine busters, power bombs, tosses to the outside and crazy clotheslines while Punk and Mysterio provide the typical “David” struggles with high-flying moves and strikes. I see a potential and better feud for Punk out of this mess…

Why would I want this to happen you ask? Well, first it's because I believe Punk deserves to be champ. He's using 30% of his full potential for crying out loud. This would be followed-up by a 1-on1 challenge from Rey Mysterio which will surely have better in-ring chemistry. With the help of interferences by Kane, the title will stay with Punk for another few months and hopefully until Christmas!

Cooome oon~ I know you all want to see Punk counter a springboard move from Rey into the GTS too~
WINNER BY PIN (Go To Sleep) AND STILL WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: CM PUNK

Mr. Indianapolis: This is the only good scramble on the card. Why? Because RAW ripped the main eventers from every brand at the Draft Lottery - probably for this match. Scarier thing? Cena was on this card, and when he was removed they replaced him with another big name. What. The. Hell. Anyway, if my CM-Punk-is-the-face-Edge theory holds true, Punk will retain through sheer luck at the end of this. Besides, we need to establish that a champ can retain, though it is more difficult than any other match. So... Punk gets an opportunistic win to further show himself as a legitimate first-time champ without the Cena Superman push. Besides, the last match was Punk/JBL, and Batista/Kane/Rey seem tied up with each other. Whatever.
I stand by Punk.
Prediction: CM Punk retains.

WWE Championship Scramble
Triple H vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Jeff Hardy vs. MVP vs. The Brian Kendrick

Ranger: Now unlike our previous scrambles this one isn’t lacking in World Title contenders. Triple H is the reigning and worthy world champion, but ever since he moved to SmackDown his title run has become stale. Shelton Benjamin is, and you’ve heard this before, the most athletically gifted wrestler in WWE. He’s quick, fast, strong, technical, and he can keep your attention. He has all the tools to be a world champ, but he’s not trying hard enough. He’s happy with being a B champion. MVP is maybe 6 months removed from being a convincing world champion. It’ll probably be another 9 before he gets there though. I honestly thought The Brian Kendrick was going to lose his spot to Big Show, but it doesn’t seem like that is going to happen. Last but not least Jeff Hardy. Jeff should be a world champion right now, and he’s got nobody to blame but himself for not being one. Jeff seems to have stepped up his game since moving to SmackDown; perhaps trying to regain the favor of the higher up. It will be easier for Hardy to move up the ladder on The Big Blue brand seeing as how mentor Michael Hayes is head writer. Regardless of who the winner will be I don’t see it being the Game. I see him entering a feud with Khali, eventually putting Khali out. So who is gonna take the reigns as champion?
Your Winner…Jeff Hardy

“The Enigma” Johnny Martin: This match deserves to be the most watched match but there are some bad things about it. Really Brian Kendrick and Shelton in this match? That will be boring but hey WWE makes the matches. Triple H will have a hard time of keeping his title because Jeff Hardy and MVP are actually good and I don’t think that they will even care about their storyline. This time everything is about the WWE title. The title will change hands but when the 20 minutes are over there will be only one man standing and only one champion. Triple H will come in to the match as a champion and walk away as a champion.
Winner: Triple H

Vince says: A druggy, a lesser champion, a mid-card heel, and a (as of now) low-card heel vs. The man who beat The Rock in an ironman match. Who do you think is gonna come out on top?
I pick... The Undertaker.

The Glide: I think it’s about time that Hunter loses the BELT! MVP would be my hope here, but he already got a big win over Jeff last MONTH! So whether or not someone can cut a PROMO, WWE can’t deny them their big win FOREVER! What better time than the dead season right after Summerslam to give someone a tryout title RUN?!? Plus he has a built-in feud with PORTER! And if they book it like I suspect they WILL, a month of one-time only Hardy Boyz reunions with the new ECW Champion MATT!
Winner, and NEW Champion: Jeff HARDY!

The Philadelphia Phighter: If Triple H takes time off for his new baby, let's look at the four elements. Jeff Hardy. Two strikes against him in the wellness policy. Probably not any good. MVP..hasn't won a good match since when? Shelton who? This leaves the door open for The Brian Kendrick. He can hold the title until 'Taker gets his title shot after he buries Vickie - or whatever he said on Friday.
Winner, and NEWWW WWE Champion: The Brian Kendrick

Akira Kagami: Oh boy… a guy who thinks he’s better than anybody, a guy who keeps breaking the rules when he gets a push, a guy who took the Sweetest Chin Music and a guy emulating RAW era HBK… how the heck did Triple H get stuck with these young’uns? Hunter has a huge task in his hands and it’s bigger than his title: MAKE THESE GUYS LOOK GOOD. This match will put the 4 other guys on the map if executed correctly. Brian as a heel still doesn’t cut it for me, Shelton still hasn’t got it either and Jeff might break some “rules” again so unless the match had already been decided for Hunter…
WINNER BY PIN (Running Boot To The Head): MVP

Mr. Indianapolis: One of three of these dumb revolutionary matches. Why no hardcore or structural stipulation to these again? Let’s review the stats; 5 men in the match, 2 men are serious contenders: Triple H and Jeff Hardy. Everyone else is getting the rub off these two. Will Hardy finally pull it off? Will Triple H continue to dominate? Hard to say. Rules of PPV weekend say the winner at the PPV itself must be buried on their respective show. Well... Hardy lost, but Trips won. So Hardy wins this. Wait, didn’t Hardy assault Trips? Oh dear. Well... Hardy did make it on the magazine after the belt. Give it to ‘im anyway. Trips got to drop the 3-strikes comment anyway. I wager it’s preparatory in case Jeff has to be written out in a hurry for a drug violation.
Prediction: Jeff Hardy

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Comments

Comment #1

nice work, very good

Posted by SAm Russell on Saturday, September 06, 2008
Comment #2

Hey,,What an industrious write and work

I think ur just too busy doing that pose any way..COOL!!!

Posted by Hanzo Hattori on Saturday, September 06, 2008
Comment #3

yo ranger i think your the one who needs your head examined as you state "Near career ending injury, injury to the wife, constant badmouthing. Câ€™mon, if you donâ€™t think Jericho is gonna see stars and hear Sweet Chin Music then you need your head examined."

Yet you pick Y2J WHITE RANGER YOU SIR ARE A RETARD

Posted by jamal on Saturday, September 06, 2008
Comment #4

can some one help me get ready

Posted by j-j-r on Saturday, September 06, 2008
Comment #5

Didnt think id see WWE stealing TNA storylines, but they have done, it wasnt that long ago where tna had booker t and robert roode fueding and what happened to bookers wife? hit in the face!

Posted by Thief on Saturday, September 06, 2008
Comment #6

Yeah they are copying of TNA

Posted by Guslightning on Saturday, September 06, 2008
Comment #7

Sorry I didint geyt my predictions in on time this week everyone...

But just know that whoever wins on Sunday Night....I would have picked them;)

Posted by Curtis Kash on Saturday, September 06, 2008
Comment #8

Truth be told, in my oppinion, these scramble matches are a recipe for failure. I mean... aside from RAW, the other brands have pretty much stuffed into the scramble alot of guys who DON'T really stand a chance, or shouldn't be believeable enough to win. Let's look at it by brand:

SD

Triple H, Jeff Hardy, MVP, Shelton Benjamin, and Brian Kendrick.

If there were any other title holder holding the title on Smackdown, I'd say perhaps then Jeff and MVP at the most had a chance, but we're talking about Triple H here. Really, to lose his title to ANY of these guys would be a major insult to his career. And I really don't see Vince approving the humiliation of having him lose to these jokers. And for the most part, I don't see Triple H losing, because possibly a great twist to have done in the scramble match, they wasted on Smackdwon, namely, Jeff Hardy's last minute shot at Triple H. But, since they wasted it, I still say Triple H retains. Well... barring any Great Khali shenanigans of course.

ECW

Mark Henry, Matt Hardy, Miz, Finlay, and Chavo.

Well, right off the bat, we've got the WWE's highest ranked jobber in the match, namely Chavo. And all he has to help him out is Bam Neeley, which might not end being all the useful. Next we have Miz. Great tag teamer, as a stand alone guy though, he's entirely lack luster. Basically the only believeable guy I see is Finlay, since we've seen Matt Hardy try and fail. But then again, Matt and Finlay both could be a great help to RAW instead, or perhaps SD too... I don't see them grabbing the title and sticking for a long time on ECW... so I'm going for Mark Henry retaining. Unless of course Chavo pulls some of his more expected stunts, and snakes it in the end, seeing as he DOES belong solely on ECW...

Now for the only well done scramble match

RAW

CM Punk, JBL, Batista, Kane, and Rey

Really, its time for CM Punk to lose the title, and since he's in a ring with 4 other guys that out sign him even on the sun, its entirely possible. Especially with Orton waiting in the wings. But thanks to a small news thing I read, its looking like Batista winning is insanely possible now, which sickens me since Kane is in there. But sadly, Kane seems to already be headed to a story with Rey, so those two are out. Other than Kane, JBL would of been my next choice, but since RAW is sorta more focused to a younger crowd, he just wouldn't mesh well with the "talent" they have on there. I'm sure we all remember the failure of a fued with him and Cena, and the bigger Fued against a not that young Jericho. He's a great guy, but there just isn't really anyone out there to mesh well against him anymore. So, basically for the sake to give the story of a young stable of guys lead by Randy Orton, I say the win goes to Batista.

I do have a bit of strange thought about the Tag Team titles... match goes to a no-contest when Jesse and Festus steal the titles and run. Not likely, but its what I'm praying for.

Women's title: Don't care, other than eyecandy, I've never seen the point of Diva matches. Though, my loss of interest in them do directly tie into me being married. ANYWHO, yeah I see Michelle McCool winning, namely she's in tight with Taker, and the only other guy who makes things happen more than Taker is Triple H.

Now to likely the show stealer, the Y2J V HBK, battle of the triple initials. Unsanctioned, nothing more than some ego or character boosting BS. For all you Y2J fans, I apologize, but frankly, since we are talking HBK, a guy nearly a shoe in for Hall of Fame, and likely I do believe he's ready to retire, meaning theres only two possible outcomes. They fight to a no contest, or HBK pulls out a big surprise turn around win, crowd goes wild, HBK leaves the business on a high note.

Posted by Dante S. Inferno on Saturday, September 06, 2008
Comment #9

The Undertaker aint even in dat match and crazy mariachi Punk 4 ever

Posted by Critic on Saturday, September 06, 2008
Comment #10

Good article.

Posted by Tru Reazon on Saturday, September 06, 2008
Comment #11

i dont think any world title will change hands, and this is why:
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Matt: because ecw cant drop the only well stablish fued on their show.
Finlay: because he is too old and his gimmick is the worst on his all wrestling history.
Miz: he isnt ready yet, he needs to cut some promos and leave his tag team.
Chavo: because noone cares about him
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misterio: because he is gonna rumble with kane on the outside.
kane: because he is gonna KILL rey outside. XD
JBL: because he was jobbing to Punk, so seriously, he becoming champ? (hate you creative team)
Batista: maybe, but still, i dont see him winning the title yet.
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The Kendrick: is still VERY green, needs more work out, cut more promos and get at least a mid title.
Shelton: have no mic skills, and never will
MVP: he got no momento, he has no fued, he is just to fill the space with some wrestling talent.
Hardy: because next strike will be the last and he is not a charismatic champ.

Posted by manuel taker on Sunday, September 07, 2008
Comment #12

Ouch. Classic WWe right here. "Hey, what if we made THIS match? Something totally new? HEY LET'S OVERDO IT AND KILL IT IMMEDIATELY!"

They come up with this brilliant match. But they have all three brands do it? This is like the double elimination chamber way back when. If you're gonna put a well liked or brand new match on the card, you put ONE. AND ONLY ONE. but whatever. Here are my predictions.

Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase Jr. def. Cryme Tyme
-Yeah. This feud has serious potential. And Rhodes/DiBiase have momentum going for em.
Michelle McCool def. Maryse
-Maryse who?
Matt Hardy wins ECW Scramble
-Miz ain't ready. Finlay's not ready, and Chavo's just a horrible champ. Henry and Hardy have a big feud coming up surrounding this title. Especially when Hardy wins by pinning someone else. Like Chavo.
Shawn Michaels def. Y2J
-You don't sucker punch a dude's wife and get away with it. Shawn finally gets his revenge and puts this feud to rest.
Triple H wins Smackdown Scramble
-Who else is in this match aain? Nobody important.
CM Punk wins RAW Scramble
-CM Punk is constantly trying to prove he's a true champ. But with interferences and unconvincing wins, he's finally gonna prove his worth. Winner is Champion Material Punk.

Posted by Chuck on Sunday, September 07, 2008
Comment #13

oh my good i dont think that big show i gonne be sitting around and watch the SD scramble. so i think he comes in, smashes everyone on the ground, exits the ring hardys using the swanton bomb and pins MVP and then the 20 minutes are over xD
or some sh.t like that
maybe its the undertaker who interrupts the show or edge or whatever
too many good wrestlers arent fighting at unforgiven
somethings gonna happen i have no idea what but something ridiculous

Posted by Fanax on Sunday, September 07, 2008
Comment #14

at comment # 6 and #5 is 2 guys who are saying that wwe steals tna storylines..... dude this is not true. For the people who are not so well informed of the wrestling bussines it was an accident they didnt plan to do that.... cause if it was why would she has an broken jaw? believe me its true it was not planned

Posted by mardy fantasy on Sunday, September 07, 2008
Comment #15

jeff hardy is going to win wwe champ

Posted by andrew hardy on Monday, September 08, 2008
Comment #16

undertaker, CM JUNK SUX BIG HAIRY ONES

Posted by andrew hardy on Monday, September 08, 2008
Comment #17

Just so everyone is clear I did indeed pick Jericho to win. Thus confirming I need my head examined.

Posted by Ranger on Monday, September 08, 2008
Comment #18

hbk will be pulled away by police for the match to end
jery will be KO kold

Posted by tourettes guy on Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Comment #19

Rey mysterio is the best

Posted by mr619 on Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Comment #20

Y2J will be beaten into a pulp

Posted by Evan Borne on Friday, September 12, 2008
Comment #21

y2j will die

Posted by triple h and jeff hardy on Saturday, September 13, 2008
Comment #22

Can i just note... after reading a few of Johnny martins articles and the constant negitive feedback he got... Johnny got all but one right.. and that one was when Jericho was put into the scramble.. which was impossible to predict...

Posted by JMac on Sunday, September 21, 2008

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