2008 Armageddon Predictions

Armageddon 2008 arrives with titles on the line, #1 Contenders to be Decided, and a good ol' fashioned grudge match. Hate to say it, but this will be one of those Pay-Per-Views that extends feuds further and keeps the titles where they are currently. Cena and Edge have just returned to their respective shows, and they should be holding the titles as 2009 comes along. We also have a #1 Contender match for the Intercontinental title tournament, and the #1 Contender match for Raw's World Heavyweight title. Check out the predictions below, and feel free to leave your comments below regarding Armageddon 2008!

Matt Hardy vs. Vladimir Kozlov

In a grudge match between ECW's champ and Smackdown's resident Moscow Mauler, Matt Hardy will face Vladimir Kozlov in a non-title bout. While Hardy was able to hold off Kozlov on Smackdown's "Beat the Clock Challenge", it makes perfect sense here that Kozlov picks up the win. After all, it's a non-title match leaving Hardy the opportunity for a rematch. WWE may even start to push Kozlov onto ECW, which is strange considering how far he went on Smackdown and was barely in the WWE title picture after a hot streak. The undefeated Kozlov is the recipient of "Breakthrough Superstar in 2008" Slammy Award, and he'll continue his winning ways at Armageddon.

Prediction: Kozlov continues to display his dominance, pinning Hardy in a non-title fight.

Batista vs. Randy Orton
#1 Contender for World Heavyweight Title

These two superstars have wanted to settle their differences for weeks now. Orton and Batista are former Evolution members who want to prove they are the better of the two. Batista was in the title picture right up until Cena returned. Batista had a short run with the title, and strangely lost in a bloody cage match to Jericho. Orton continues to claim it's his era now, and that Batista will be another win on his resume. It'd be nice to see one of those classic double-situations here, but right now the idea seems to be to push Orton along with Team Priceless. And that's just what will happen Sunday, Priceless will back up Orton and help him get the win. The RKO most likely finishes off the Animal, and brings us back to the Orton-Cena feud which was going on before Cena's injury. Possibly WWE is saving Batista vs. Cena Round II for Wrestlemania 25?

Prediction: Randy Orton wins with the help of his new allies, Team Priceless.

Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk
Intercontinental Title Tournament Finals

This match will decide who gets to face William Regal for the prized Intercontinental title. The tournament was recently set up just when WWE's History of the Intercontinental title DVD was released, and after several rounds on Raw, Mysterio and Punk are left standing. Both men appear to have injuries, with Rey having torn ligaments in his arm/wrist, and Punk having a bad leg against Morrison. How much these will play into the match is anyone's guess. Both men should be ready to go, barring another plot by some superstar to remove Punk from the tournament. If Kofi Kingston had been Punk's opponent, it'd be easy to take Punk as winner. In this match, I see Mysterio taking the win en route to another title achievement in his great WWE career. A feud with William Regal seems like the next logical step for Mysterio now that the Kane feud has ended. Punk will continue to defend his tag titles with Kofi, and possibly feud with his partner like so many have before.

Prediction: Rey Mysterio defeats CM Punk to become the #1 Contender for Intercontinental Title.

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Chris Jericho vs. John Cena
World Heavyweight title

As we all know the Champ is back, and ready to take Jericho out. Cena seems to have had it with Jericho running his mouth on Raw, berating the fans and the wrestling industry. This match will give Cena another solid win on his return from injury, and we may see Randy Orton appear towards the end of the match as Cena's next opponent. Cena vs. Orton at the Royal Rumble, now where will that leave Batista & Jericho? There's always the possibility of a good old fashioned Fatal Fourway at the Rumble, but let's hope they stick a few of those guys in the Rumble match itself.

Prediction: Cena delivers a win by the FU or STFU. Orton possibly attends the conclusion of the match to scout his future opponent.

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Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Edge
WWE Title Triple Threat match

Let's face it Edge wins with trickery and deception, and why will this match be any different. The likely finish will see Jeff Hardy either knocked out of the ring, or probably hit with a chair or other object by Edge. Edge will cheat his way to a pin on The Game, and this will continue Jeff & Edge's recent feud. Jeff continues to believe it was Edge who attacked him in the hotel room, while Edge tried to point the finger at Triple H. We may even get an accidental knockout by Triple H on Hardy, followed by Edge spearing down The Game. Either way, Edge wins it to keep that WWE title cinched around his waist. (Spoiler Note: a future house show lists Jeff Hardy vs. WWE Champ Edge in its main event)

Prediction: Edge wins to remain the WWE champion, possibly pinning Triple H to keep Edge's feud with Hardy.

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