What's in Store for WWE 08'?
Some of my favorite moments of 2007 for WWE included Santino Marella's surprise Intercontinental title win, Mr. McMahon's surprise ECW title win, and the emergence of MVP as one of the top heels. You could also throw in Jeff Hardy's surprise victory over Triple H at Armageddon, which many didn't expect. So what might we expect from the WWE in 2008? Here's several thoughts and ideas.
- Expect to see several favorite superstars return back to the ring. Bobby Lashley, Gregory Helms, Candice Michelle, Matt Hardy and Ashley Massaro should be back in 08' and yes, John Cena should be back as well.
- It makes sense that Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder will capture the tag team titles at some point, now that they are aligned with Edge. However you have to wonder if they win it off Miz and Morrison or Jesse and Festus in 2008.
- It wouldn't be surprising to see the Hornswoggle story flipped and someone else revealed as the true McMahon illegitimate son. Mr. Kennedy is one possibility, and HHH is another.
- Many other wrestling analysts and sites have suggested a Hulk Hogan vs. Great Khali match, which doesn't seem out of the question for Wrestlemania 24.
- In a Batista interview, he noted that the winner of this year's Royal Rumble will be granted a title shot from their particular brand, not a choice of which title to compete for.
- Fans here at WWE Characters the Blog voted that Chris Jericho will be holding the WWE title at Wrestlemania 24. Triple H came in second. Many WWE analysts do not expect Randy Orton to be holding the title when the big event rolls around.
- Expect Flair's retirement to come some time in 2008 and possibly the Undertaker's (and Mark Henry's). Both may go out at Wrestlemania 24 which would really make it a special event, but it would be better to see them at WM25.
- Wouldn't it be nice to see more of Maryse in 2008? Her Smackdown promos are good but she could be better as a ringside valet, similar to Cherry who never wrestles.
- Unfortunately, expect to see more suspensions and possible firings, now that the WWE is not playing games with its Wellness Policy. But this will also make the WWE stronger and more respectable.
- MVP should continue to be the longest reigning of champs around, until Matt Hardy returns. Also of note, MVP's bio blurb on the Smackdown superstar page notes "At Judgment Day, MVP won a 2-out-of-3 Falls match in two straight falls to become the United States Champion". Notice the name of his opponent is missing.
Overall, things in WWE should improve in terms of controversy and stories, as more wrestlers return in 2008. Expect a great year!
What do you expect to see happen with the WWE in 2008?
- Expect to see several favorite superstars return back to the ring. Bobby Lashley, Gregory Helms, Candice Michelle, Matt Hardy and Ashley Massaro should be back in 08' and yes, John Cena should be back as well.
- It makes sense that Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder will capture the tag team titles at some point, now that they are aligned with Edge. However you have to wonder if they win it off Miz and Morrison or Jesse and Festus in 2008.
- It wouldn't be surprising to see the Hornswoggle story flipped and someone else revealed as the true McMahon illegitimate son. Mr. Kennedy is one possibility, and HHH is another.
- Many other wrestling analysts and sites have suggested a Hulk Hogan vs. Great Khali match, which doesn't seem out of the question for Wrestlemania 24.
- In a Batista interview, he noted that the winner of this year's Royal Rumble will be granted a title shot from their particular brand, not a choice of which title to compete for.
- Fans here at WWE Characters the Blog voted that Chris Jericho will be holding the WWE title at Wrestlemania 24. Triple H came in second. Many WWE analysts do not expect Randy Orton to be holding the title when the big event rolls around.
- Expect Flair's retirement to come some time in 2008 and possibly the Undertaker's (and Mark Henry's). Both may go out at Wrestlemania 24 which would really make it a special event, but it would be better to see them at WM25.
- Wouldn't it be nice to see more of Maryse in 2008? Her Smackdown promos are good but she could be better as a ringside valet, similar to Cherry who never wrestles.
- Unfortunately, expect to see more suspensions and possible firings, now that the WWE is not playing games with its Wellness Policy. But this will also make the WWE stronger and more respectable.
- MVP should continue to be the longest reigning of champs around, until Matt Hardy returns. Also of note, MVP's bio blurb on the Smackdown superstar page notes "At Judgment Day, MVP won a 2-out-of-3 Falls match in two straight falls to become the United States Champion". Notice the name of his opponent is missing.
Overall, things in WWE should improve in terms of controversy and stories, as more wrestlers return in 2008. Expect a great year!
What do you expect to see happen with the WWE in 2008?
Labels: Bobby Lashley, Commentary, Edge, John Cena, MVP, Ric Flair, Undertaker, Wellness Program, Wrestlemania 24, WWE Superstars, WWE Suspensions
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