My predictions for tonight’s WWE pay-per-view:

WWE champion John Cena vs. Bobby Lashley: There have been rumors that Lashley is turning heel, but I don’t see that happening. Because a significant portion of the audience dislikes Cena, having Lashley – or anyone – turn on him could backfire and actually illicit cheers instead of boos. I think this match will have an inconclusive ending to keep the feud going.

World heavyweight champion The Great Khali vs. Batista vs. Kane: This match has potential to be a train wreck. I’m guessing that Khali retains the title by pinning Kane, setting up Batista to defeat Khali for the belt at SummerSlam.

ECW champion John Morrison vs. CM Punk: It’s too early in this feud for a title change. Morrison retains tonight, but Punk will get the title at some point.

Randy Orton vs. Dusty Rhodes (Texas bull-rope match): It’s hard to believe that “The American Dream” is wrestling at The Great American Bash in 2007, 22 years after he defeated Tully Blanchard in a steel cage to win the world television title at the first Great American Bash. Rhodes won’t be as fortunate tonight, as he becomes another legend to succumb to the “Legend Killer.”

U.S. champion MVP vs. Matt Hardy: This figures to be one of the best – if not the best – matches of the night. WWE has done a good job of getting Hardy over as a serious contender. I expect Hardy and MVP to trade the belt back and forth, beginning with Hardy winning tonight.

Intercontinental champion Umaga vs. Jeff Hardy: It won’t be a title sweep for The Hardy Boyz, as Umaga prevails.

Carlito vs. The Sandman (Singapore cane match): I see a lot more value in Carlito than The Sandman, and that’s why it pains me to say that I think The Sandman will win.

WWE women’s champion Candice Michelle vs. Melina: I was surprised that WWE put the belt on Candice, but she’s actually not that bad in the ring. I think Melina will eventually regain the title, but not tonight.

Cruiserweight open (Gauntlet match featuring WWE cruiserweight champion Chavo Guerrero, Jimmy Wang Yang, Shannon Moore, Funaki and Jamie Knoble): I’d like to see Yang win the title, but I’m guessing that Noble will emerge as the new champion. Unfortunately, nobody really cares about the cruiserweight title anyway.