by Andrew on Thu Apr 04, 2019 1:39 am
Winner Take All -- Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Becky Lynch: Becky Lynch
I mean, it has to be, at this point. If they go in any other direction, it's a disappointing end to an angle that needs a happy ending after it got so contrived.
Universal Championship -- Brock Lesnar (c) vs. Seth Rollins: Seth Rollins
I could see them keeping the belt on Lesnar. I hate to say it, but I could see it. Have him keep the belt until SummerSlam, then have Reigns take it off him (again). That would be a huge mistake, however. The belt has been ruined almost beyond repair, but getting it back on TV on a full-time talent will give it a reprieve. Surely...surely...Seth Rollins wins here.
WWE Championship -- Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Kofi Kingston: Daniel Bryan
I really want to be wrong, and I think there's an outside chance Kofi wins, but it would be surprising. I think it'll be a bit longer before that eco-friendly belt of Bryan's goes into storage. Again though, I really want to be wrong.
Roman Reigns vs. Drew McIntyre: Roman Reigns
I could actually see them having McIntyre go over to continue building him up as a ruthless heel, but I think it's far more likely Reigns wins.
AJ Styles vs. Randy Orton: A.J. Styles
I'm going with Styles, but the only thing that has me a bit unsure is the fact that I've got a lot of faces going over, and having Orton win would even things up for the heels.
Triple H vs. Batista (No Holds Barred; Triple H's career on the line): Triple H
So, I guess HHH is on his "I'm beating everyone I haven't beaten before I hang it up" tour? Unless he actually is hanging it up now, the retirement stipulation does seem to point to an obvious outcome. Kind of a waste of Batista, but HHH gets a spot on the card and a victory, so yay for him.
Intercontinental Championship -- Bobby Lashley (c) vs. Finn Balor: Finn Balor.
Given it's going to be Demon Balor, a win seems a foregone conclusion...which is as good a time as any for WWE to subvert expectations and have him lose. I think they want to protect the Demon character though, so that means he's getting the belt back.
United States Championship -- Samoa Joe (c) vs. Rey Mysterio: Samoa Joe
Rey can still go, but Joe's going to be around for longer, and he's only recently won the belt. Again, the ratio of heel wins to face wins kind of demands that Joe goes over, too.
Women's Tag Team Championship -- Sasha Banks & Bayley (c) vs. Beth Phoenix & Natalya vs. Nia Jax & Tamina Snuka vs. The IIconics: Sasha Banks & Bayley
I want it to be The IIconics, and it would be a surprise (not to mention another heel victory). Instead, it's going to be the face who should be a heel and her hug-loving bestie who's trying to be badass but it just doesn't fit the character. If it's not Sasha and Bayley retaining, then Beth and Natalya are getting the victory for the sentimental pop, with Uncle Bret coming down to congratulate them.
The Miz vs. Shane McMahon (Falls Count Anywhere): The Miz
I wouldn't put it past Vince to have Shane go over - he wanted him to go over Undertaker a few years back, after all - but it has to be about The Miz getting revenge and moving on to something new, while Shane goes back to an authority role/backstage duties.
Kurt Angle vs. Baron Corbin (Farewell Match): Kurt Angle
Yeah, the tradition is to put someone over on your way out, and maybe that happens, but more likely Angle goes out on top. Corbin gets taken off TV and has a makeover/reboot on his character. It's sorely needed, and this would be a good excuse.
SmackDown Tag Team Championship -- The Usos (c) vs. Ricochet & Aleister Black vs. The Bar vs. Rusev & Shinsuke Nakamura: The Bar
For no reason except the usual hot potato with the belts, and they're a heel team.
Cruiserweight Championship -- Buddy Murphy (c) vs. Tony Nese (Kickoff Show): Buddy Murphy
I don't follow 205 Live closely enough, so I'm just going to pick the Aussie.
Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal: Braun Strowman
...and nothing will come of it, as usual. They really blew their chance with Strowman, just so that Lesnar could keep the belt off TV.
Women's Battle Royal: Asuka
...and it still won't make up for booking her like an afterthought during her title run, a clean win over Becky aside.