Survivor Series preview
Predictions for tonight’s WWE pay-per-view:
World heavyweight champion Chris Jericho vs. John Cena: The big buildup for Cena’s return seems to suggest a title change, especially with the event being held in Boston. But, as Jericho says, not every story has a happy ending. I think there’s more money in holding off Cena’s inevitable title win until later. Jericho will find a way to escape with his belt, perhaps due to outside interference from Randy Orton
WWE champion Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Vladimir Kozlov: Before Hardy was added to the match, I was convinced that Kozlov was winning the title. Now, I’m not so sure. Either Hardy’s late inclusion is a swerve, or WWE just may have soured on Kozlov getting a title run. I’m leaning toward the latter and going with Hardy to finally win the big one.
The Big Show vs. The Undertaker in a casket match: The Undertaker claims another soul.
Batista, CM Punk, Matt Hardy, Kofi Kingston and R-Truth vs. Randy Orton, Mark Henry, Shelton Benjamin, William Regal and Cody Rhodes: My guess is that it will come down to Batista against Orton and Rhodes, with Batista pinning Rhodes after Orton abandons him.
Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, The Great Khali and Cryme Tyme vs. JBL, Kane, MVP, John Morrison and The Miz: JBL’s team need to win to heat up his feud with Michaels. I envision Michaels facing a three-on-one situation, rallying to eliminate two guys, and then being hit with JBL’s Clothesline from Hell out of nowhere to take the loss.
Raw Divas (Beth Phoenix, Mickie James, Kelly Kelly, Candice Michelle and Jillian Hall) vs. Smackdown Divas (Michelle McCool, Maria, Maryse, Victoria and Natalya): The Raw team prevails thanks to dissension between Maria and McCool. Phoenix survives, and perhaps James, too.
Comments
Kevin, I copied and pasted this from WWE.com. I am sure this will have an effect on the Survivor Series tonight.
BOSTON – Jeff Hardy was found unconscious in a stairwell at his hotel in Boston today, and was rushed to the nearest emergency room.
Due to privacy issues, WWE is not releasing the name of the hospital.
WWE.com will have more information if it becomes available
Posted by: Dave | November 23, 2008 12:06 PM
WWE.com is reporting Jeff Hardy was found unconscious this morning at his hotel. IS this work or shoot?
Posted by: Paul | November 23, 2008 1:05 PM
It wouldn't shock me if the coffin gets opened, and Edge pops out to cost Undertaker the match.
RESPONSE FROM KEVIN ECK: I hope not. Do we really need to see another Edge-Undertaker match?
Posted by: Elevation | November 23, 2008 2:54 PM
its my birthday and i get to celebrate it watching wrestling...It's going to be the best birthday ever!!
Posted by: tito | November 23, 2008 3:04 PM
Hey Kevin - thought I'd weigh in - we're doing the pay per view since my granddaughter is a huge John Cena fan and tonight's his return (but then I think John Cena has a lot of 10 year old fans) ---- I really don't care who wins that match although I'm probably more going with Cena due to seeing him/RKO rekindle their feud. I guess the match I'm really looking forward to is the triple threat match - while I'm a big Triple H fan, I also really like Jeff Hardy, so if/when Triple H loses the belt, I want it to be to Hardy not Kozlov. I think Jeff (even though he's getting a little out there now) has gone above and beyond to get that title. Kozlov hasn't been around that long. My biggest disappointment will be if Triple H does lose the belt before he comes to Baltimore on 12/16th - we've got floor seats for that show and I want pictures of him with the belt around his waist. However, since he won the belt in Baltimore at Backlash he might lose the belt that night (if they put him in a title match). I don't think it's going to be the best pay per view, but I'll watch it. I pretty much agree with all of your predictions on this one.
Posted by: Jeannette | November 23, 2008 3:14 PM
I would love to see Morrison making a difference of some sort to his team in the traditional survivor series match.
It's been reported that Jeff Hardy was found "unconscious" and was sent to the nearest hospital.
It's been reported also that this is a work.
The thing is, now the Smackdown title picture has become something interesting.
In case you didn't know,now you know.
Posted by: Gaston | November 23, 2008 4:29 PM
Am I the only one who was disgusted with how Cena ripped off the AWA logo for his new T-shirt?
I will admit to normally finding Cena entertaining even though at 36, I'm about 25 years past his target audience, but that was sheer blasphemy!
Posted by: Snyder | November 23, 2008 10:29 PM
Snyder,
I don't think you can put all the blame on Cena for taking the AWA Logo for himself. Remember Vince owns all of these Logo's and he will use any of them to earn a buck. Sad but not Cena's Fault though I bet he loved the idea to try to connect with anyone over the age of 12. It's just a matter of time before Orton whoops him and we will finally be back in THE AGE OF ORTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Chris
Posted by: Chris | November 24, 2008 7:40 AM