2008 No Mercy Predictions
At WWE's 2008 No Mercy Pay-Per-View, fans will see a total of 4 title matches mixed in with several grudge matches with stipulations. Triple H defends his WWE title against the Enigma, Jeff Hardy in a one-on-one contest. World Heavyweight Champion, Chris Jericho, will put his title on the line against Shawn Michaels in what could become a classic Ladder Match. Also on the card, Batista locks up with JBL in a match to determine the next #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight title. Undertaker will do battle with Big Show in a match to extract revenge for Unforgiven sins. Matt Hardy and Beth Phoenix also defend their respective titles. Finally, No Mercy could see the WWE unmasking of Rey Mysterio. Mysterio faces Kane in a grudge match with the stipulation added just this past week on Raw. Should Rey lose, he also loses the right to keep his mask on.
Here's a match by match analysis of No Mercy with predictions for the 2008 PPV.
Mark Henry vs. Matt Hardy
Mark Henry is right about one thing. Matt Hardy never officially beat him to win the ECW title. Instead Hardy outlasted the other competitors in Unforgiven's ECW Championship Scramble, scoring the final pinfall of the alloted time to become new champ. Henry is the World's Strongest Man. This match has the potential for a title change, but Hardy wouldn't have this short a title reign. To give Hardy more credibility he'll need a win, or some sort of DQ by Henry. The feud will continue regardless of the result, because right now there's really nobody else in line for the title. Potentially, a guy like Jack Swagger is next, but that remains to be seen. For now, Hardy will pick up the win either by his trademark move, Twist of Fate, or by a Henry/Atlas DQ.
Prediction: Matt Hardy retains the ECW title by pinfall or due to a Henry/Atlas disqualification.
Candice Michelle vs. Beth Phoenix
It seems strange that Candice would be thrust back into the Women's title picture this fast. She recently returned to action after being out longer than expected with her broken clavicle injury. According to rumors, WWE hasn't been thrilled with Candice's in-ring skills since her return. This match probably has the greatest potential for a title change, because Candice is one of the "flagship" divas WWE has to offer. She recently appeared at WWE's Smackdown Your Vote events as an ambassador of the WWE divas. Let's go out on a limb here and say Candice scores a big upset win, possibly due to Santino Marella being at ringside. You'll recall that last week Beth told Santino to not cost her anymore victories.
Prediction: Candice Michelle defeats Beth Phoenix to become the new Women's Champion.
JBL vs. Batista
In this match, the winner becomes the new #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. A lot may depend on who wins that match later in the night. It's also unclear where the #1 Contender gets their title shot. Is it at the next PPV, or on Raw the following night, or a week later? All that tossed out, I would find it hard to believe JBL wins this match in any way, unless he cheats. Batista has the advantage, the power, the more talent, and should win this contest. There's also the possibility for one of those "double wins" where both men pin each other and set up a Triple Threat match for the future. Let's go with Batista in this one to become new #1 Contender.
Prediction: Batista wins via pinfall over JBL to become new #1 Contender.
Prediction: Rey Mysterio defeats Kane to keep his mask on.
Prediction: Big Show wins over the Undertaker and possibly puts him out of action.
Jeff Hardy vs. Triple H
Triple H and Jeff Hardy engaged in a series of trash talk in the ring weeks ago, despite their respect for one another. HHH told Jeff he's always just one step or move away from winning the big one. Jeff said that if he had the family like Triple H does, maybe he'd have more title opportunities. Despite the exchange, both men have been victim to Vladimir Kozlov in weeks past. We are most likely moving towards a Vladimir Kozlov vs. Triple H showdown, or even a Triple Threat match for the WWE title with Hardy involved. Due to the fact Kozlov keeps meddling, why wouldn't he meddle here? Let's assume some sort of DQ here with Kozlov playing a part in it.
Prediction: Double DQ/Draw or countout due to Vladimir Kozlov interference. Triple H retains WWE title.
Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho
I've said it several times before, even though HBK is one of the fan favorites, WWE just isn't rewarding him with a major title anymore. That won't change here, even though this is "his match". Jericho will probably have Cade at ringside to help out, and manage to pull down the belt. Cade might even knock out HBK at ringside, allowing Y2J to pull off the belt. Either way, it's hard to see HBK taking this one, so expect Y2J's title reign to continue as well as his trash talking about how he's the best around, and HBK can't beat him.
Prediction: Chris Jericho wins the Ladder Match to retain his World Heavyweight Championship.
This should be an exciting Pay-Per-View for No Mercy 2008. Expect maybe one title to change at most here, either ECW or Women's title. Otherwise, titles should stay put for the next PPV. The matches here should set up the future title and feud pictures. Be sure to check back here after 11PM EST on Sunday night for all the results and recaps of the No Mercy matches! Enjoy!
Here's a match by match analysis of No Mercy with predictions for the 2008 PPV.
Mark Henry vs. Matt Hardy
ECW Title Match
Mark Henry is right about one thing. Matt Hardy never officially beat him to win the ECW title. Instead Hardy outlasted the other competitors in Unforgiven's ECW Championship Scramble, scoring the final pinfall of the alloted time to become new champ. Henry is the World's Strongest Man. This match has the potential for a title change, but Hardy wouldn't have this short a title reign. To give Hardy more credibility he'll need a win, or some sort of DQ by Henry. The feud will continue regardless of the result, because right now there's really nobody else in line for the title. Potentially, a guy like Jack Swagger is next, but that remains to be seen. For now, Hardy will pick up the win either by his trademark move, Twist of Fate, or by a Henry/Atlas DQ.Prediction: Matt Hardy retains the ECW title by pinfall or due to a Henry/Atlas disqualification.
Candice Michelle vs. Beth Phoenix
WWE Women's Championship
It seems strange that Candice would be thrust back into the Women's title picture this fast. She recently returned to action after being out longer than expected with her broken clavicle injury. According to rumors, WWE hasn't been thrilled with Candice's in-ring skills since her return. This match probably has the greatest potential for a title change, because Candice is one of the "flagship" divas WWE has to offer. She recently appeared at WWE's Smackdown Your Vote events as an ambassador of the WWE divas. Let's go out on a limb here and say Candice scores a big upset win, possibly due to Santino Marella being at ringside. You'll recall that last week Beth told Santino to not cost her anymore victories. Prediction: Candice Michelle defeats Beth Phoenix to become the new Women's Champion.
JBL vs. Batista
#1 Contender Match
In this match, the winner becomes the new #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. A lot may depend on who wins that match later in the night. It's also unclear where the #1 Contender gets their title shot. Is it at the next PPV, or on Raw the following night, or a week later? All that tossed out, I would find it hard to believe JBL wins this match in any way, unless he cheats. Batista has the advantage, the power, the more talent, and should win this contest. There's also the possibility for one of those "double wins" where both men pin each other and set up a Triple Threat match for the future. Let's go with Batista in this one to become new #1 Contender.Prediction: Batista wins via pinfall over JBL to become new #1 Contender.
Rey Mysterio vs. Kane
Should Rey Mysterio lose this one, he also loses his mask. Raw GM Adamle added this stipulation last week on Raw, saying Rey will have to "de-mask" in the middle of the ring. Rey's had that mask on since the start of his WWE career, although he has been de-masked during his WCW days. Due to the repeated attacks and carnage Kane has displayed on Raw, it makes sense for Rey to pull off the win here, not the mask. Possibly Evan Bourne is at ringside, but a Rey win seems most likely, preserving his Lucha Libre status.Prediction: Rey Mysterio defeats Kane to keep his mask on.
Undertaker vs. Big Show
This feud will go on past this match, so it's hard to see Undertaker getting any sort of victory here. He may seem to have the terror in the heart of Show and La Familia, as well as put Vickie away from the action. But now it's time for the massive Big Show to deliver the first chokeslam, or possibly injury Undertaker enough to keep him out of action. Rumors have said Undertaker is having trouble with his knee injuries, so a legit beatdown to put him on the sidelines may seem like the best scenario.Prediction: Big Show wins over the Undertaker and possibly puts him out of action.
Jeff Hardy vs. Triple H
WWE Title Match
Triple H and Jeff Hardy engaged in a series of trash talk in the ring weeks ago, despite their respect for one another. HHH told Jeff he's always just one step or move away from winning the big one. Jeff said that if he had the family like Triple H does, maybe he'd have more title opportunities. Despite the exchange, both men have been victim to Vladimir Kozlov in weeks past. We are most likely moving towards a Vladimir Kozlov vs. Triple H showdown, or even a Triple Threat match for the WWE title with Hardy involved. Due to the fact Kozlov keeps meddling, why wouldn't he meddle here? Let's assume some sort of DQ here with Kozlov playing a part in it.Prediction: Double DQ/Draw or countout due to Vladimir Kozlov interference. Triple H retains WWE title.
Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho
World Heavyweight Title
Ladder Match
I've said it several times before, even though HBK is one of the fan favorites, WWE just isn't rewarding him with a major title anymore. That won't change here, even though this is "his match". Jericho will probably have Cade at ringside to help out, and manage to pull down the belt. Cade might even knock out HBK at ringside, allowing Y2J to pull off the belt. Either way, it's hard to see HBK taking this one, so expect Y2J's title reign to continue as well as his trash talking about how he's the best around, and HBK can't beat him.Prediction: Chris Jericho wins the Ladder Match to retain his World Heavyweight Championship.
This should be an exciting Pay-Per-View for No Mercy 2008. Expect maybe one title to change at most here, either ECW or Women's title. Otherwise, titles should stay put for the next PPV. The matches here should set up the future title and feud pictures. Be sure to check back here after 11PM EST on Sunday night for all the results and recaps of the No Mercy matches! Enjoy!
Labels: Batista, Beth Phoenix, Big Show, Candice Michelle, Chris Jericho, JBL, Jeff Hardy, Mark Henry, Matt Hardy, No Mercy, PPV Matches, Predictions, Rey Mysterio, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Undertaker
2 Comments:
The only major I'm really concerned about is Jericho vs. HBK. I'm thinking that Cade will turn on Jericho costing him the match. Cade says "he has learned more from Jericho in a month, than what HBK has ever taught him". Cade will still be heel though, claiming that he can beat HBK, because he is over the hill. This seems farfetched, but it would be interesting to see it play out like this.
I dont agree. I think your right with matt and Beth's matches. but i dont think that jericho or HHH is going to retain thier titles.
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