It's great to see you back! I spent a little time earlier in the day figuring out predictions. We are in agreement on four results. I think Bray Wyatt will defeat LA Knight, and I can understand your feelings on this having been Knight's first main roster feud. With the Pitch Black match being a blank canvas, so to speak, WWE can do a lot with it. I don't mind supernatural elements to it, I just don't want a repeat of the Wyatt / John Cena Wrestlemania acid trip. No cinematic matches, everything needs to happen in the arena. I agree with you on Bianca Belair over Alexa Bliss. I think Uncle Howdy plays a role and that, post-match, Bliss could disappear through the doorway he comes in. If so, she could be gone for awhile. Conversely, if the women's title match goes on before the Pitch Black match, she could return and play a part in the result of that match the same way Uncle Howdy could. We are also in agreement about Roman Reigns defeating Kevin Owens. I think WWE has done a good job in building up Owens, but I also believe it's to make him a top-level challenger for Reigns, who will still go over. I think Sami Zayn does play a role and we could see the start of an official babyface turn if he can't bring himself to do what Roman asks of him. We are also in agreement on the Royal Rumble winners. I think Cody Rhodes is the odds-on favourite, given how they've built up to his return. I'm also disappointed we were told ahead of time of his return. Supposedly, the powers that be already like the surprises they have in store and felt they could give this one away. Now I know there's been speculation on who could walk through the proverbial hidden door, with names like Jay White and even the Great Muta mentioned. But, could we actually get Dustin Rhodes as a surprise entrant? I think AEW would agree to such an appearance, given he's heading into retirement later this year. And it would be a moment. He could also appear after the match, should Cody be victorious. Finally, we are also in agreement with Rhea Ripley winning the women's Rumble. It needs to be someone who'll get a rub from it. Ronda Rousey is not scheduled to be there, and Charlotte is already champion. I suppose whichever one of Bianca Belair or Alexa Bliss isn't the champion after their match, they could enter the women's Rumble, should it be scheduled after their bout. So, we are in agreement with four results. We'll have to see what happens. One last thing. As I know you're not on TH-cam a lot, if you ever have any wrestling thoughts or anything else on your mind, you can DM me on Twitter. I sent a very brief message a few moments ago, just to touch base with you once more on that site.
Elimination Chamber is about to get underway. Predictions for that premium live event: Raquel Rodriguez wins the women's Elimination Chamber. Brock Lesnar defeats Bobby Lashley. Rhea Ripley & Finn Balor defeat Edge & Beth Phoenix. Austin Theory wins the men's Elimination Chamber and retains the U.S. title. Roman Reigns defeats Sami Zayn to retain the undisputed WWE Universal championship.
It's great to see you back! I spent a little time earlier in the day figuring out predictions. We are in agreement on four results. I think Bray Wyatt will defeat LA Knight, and I can understand your feelings on this having been Knight's first main roster feud. With the Pitch Black match being a blank canvas, so to speak, WWE can do a lot with it. I don't mind supernatural elements to it, I just don't want a repeat of the Wyatt / John Cena Wrestlemania acid trip. No cinematic matches, everything needs to happen in the arena. I agree with you on Bianca Belair over Alexa Bliss. I think Uncle Howdy plays a role and that, post-match, Bliss could disappear through the doorway he comes in. If so, she could be gone for awhile. Conversely, if the women's title match goes on before the Pitch Black match, she could return and play a part in the result of that match the same way Uncle Howdy could. We are also in agreement about Roman Reigns defeating Kevin Owens. I think WWE has done a good job in building up Owens, but I also believe it's to make him a top-level challenger for Reigns, who will still go over. I think Sami Zayn does play a role and we could see the start of an official babyface turn if he can't bring himself to do what Roman asks of him. We are also in agreement on the Royal Rumble winners. I think Cody Rhodes is the odds-on favourite, given how they've built up to his return. I'm also disappointed we were told ahead of time of his return. Supposedly, the powers that be already like the surprises they have in store and felt they could give this one away. Now I know there's been speculation on who could walk through the proverbial hidden door, with names like Jay White and even the Great Muta mentioned. But, could we actually get Dustin Rhodes as a surprise entrant? I think AEW would agree to such an appearance, given he's heading into retirement later this year. And it would be a moment. He could also appear after the match, should Cody be victorious. Finally, we are also in agreement with Rhea Ripley winning the women's Rumble. It needs to be someone who'll get a rub from it. Ronda Rousey is not scheduled to be there, and Charlotte is already champion. I suppose whichever one of Bianca Belair or Alexa Bliss isn't the champion after their match, they could enter the women's Rumble, should it be scheduled after their bout. So, we are in agreement with four results. We'll have to see what happens.
One last thing. As I know you're not on TH-cam a lot, if you ever have any wrestling thoughts or anything else on your mind, you can DM me on Twitter. I sent a very brief message a few moments ago, just to touch base with you once more on that site.
Elimination Chamber is about to get underway. Predictions for that premium live event: Raquel Rodriguez wins the women's Elimination Chamber. Brock Lesnar defeats Bobby Lashley. Rhea Ripley & Finn Balor defeat Edge & Beth Phoenix. Austin Theory wins the men's Elimination Chamber and retains the U.S. title. Roman Reigns defeats Sami Zayn to retain the undisputed WWE Universal championship.