Elimination Chamber Predictions
By Radi Lewis Jr
Elimination Chamber is this Sunday for free ( gotta increase those Network subscriptions somehow, right Vince?) Here I will break down the matches for the elimination chamber matches with thoughts and predictions
Sheamus vs. Ryback vs. R-Truth vs. King Barrett vs. Rusev vs. Dolph Ziggler for the Intercontinental Championship
Since Daniel Bryan was unfortunately stripped of the Intercontinental Championship, we have 6 men competing for the IC title. This match will be a really good match with alot of high impact spots. We have the brute strength of Sheamus and Ryback. Then we have the technical ability and the quickness of Dolph Ziggler and Barrett. Oh, and we have Russev and R-truth. The build up to this match has been lackluster at best, and we really haven't seen any interaction between all six of these guys. The only feud that we have is Dolph and Russev, and that's not even for the so called “prestigious” IC title, its for Lana’s affection. Lana turing on Dolph Ziggler wouldn't even make any sense because Dolph does not have anything that Russev wants. Its not like Ziggler is the champion, therefore, no logic. Even so, WWE would still probably do it. So with that said, I have Sheamus winning this match.
Elimination Chamber Match - The New day (C) vs Lucha Dragons vs Cesaro and Tyson Kidd Vs Prime Time Players Vs Ascension vs Los Matadores for the Tag Team Championship
Now, let me just say, those are way too many teams inside a Chamber, I would had New Day vs Cesaro and Tyson Kidd vs Lucha Dragons, thats it. But,This will be a awesome match. I like the varying styles they have in the chamber. The build has been good and the brawls between all these teams were fun to watch. This match is going to have alot of high spots from all of the teams. Cesaro going to swing some dudes around the chamber, New Day are going to be cunning and entertaining as always. Then, the Lucha Dragons, specifically, Kalisto is going to fly all around the chamber, creating some memorable moments. At the end of the day, I want the Lucha Dragons to win, but I am going to go with the New Day for the win.
John Cena (C) vs Kevin Owens for the U.S title
Fight Owens Fight! I love Kevin Owens, best heel in the business. As NXT champion coming onto Raw and making a statement by laying out JOHN CENA is amazing. He is great on the mic and a awesome character all around. The build to this match was good (for a two week build) and this hopefully will be a hard hitting match. Since Owens retained his title and beat Zayn at NXT Unstoppable ( a possible feud with Samoa Joe, I must be dreaming), I think John Cena will beat Kevin Owens and as he should because at the end of the day, Owens is not on the main roster and still has unfinished business on NXT.
Nikki Bella (C) vs Naomi vs Paige for the Divas championship
I actually like Naomi and Tamina as a unit. I think they fit well together and play off each other. With Paige coming back last week to save Nikki Bella from a beatdown after the divas championship match, this is an okay build to this match ( their not the NXT women), but nonetheless, this will be a good contest. I have Naomi winning. Let’s let her run with it and see what happens.
Neville vs Bo Dallas
You hear that sound? it's the sound of the cash register when people leave their seats to go get food. I have absolutely ZERO interest in seeing this match. The build was garbage. Bo Dallas interrupts a promo with Neville last week and attacks him this week. Hold on, let me yawn real quick. I am a fan of Neville, but the momentum that Neville had initially has cooled off immensely. The crowd will be bored for the most part and probably chant stupid things like CM Punk, ( yea that guy who walked out on the fans) It will probably be a good match but this is the bathroom break match of the show.
Seth Rollins (C) vs Dean Ambrose
Before I go into this match, let me say, I am a big fan of both guys (specifically Dean Ambrose). These guys have alot of hatred for each other that stems from Rollins betraying the Shield and the hate is still there. I liked it when Ambrose came out of the paddy wagon in a cop uniform (fan girls must have loved that) attacking Seth Rollins. With that said. this match proves that Wins and Losses mean absolutely NOTHING. Last week, when Dean Ambrose was crowned champion, at payback, he was pinned in the fatal four way, and was pinned by Bray Wyatt two hours prior to becoming the number one contender. What? that doesn't even remotely make sense and apparently holding the champion hostage means you can earn a WWE championship match. I was under the assumption that winning matches got you a championship match, not being a terrorist (guess I was wrong). It would like be the equivalent of having a playoff game and the JETS losing the playoffs, but still going to the superbowl, just no logic there. This match will probably end in interference from Kane and J&J security( I know,what a shock) and have Rollins retain. This will still be a great match and arguably match of the night.
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