2009 Bragging Rights Predictions

Sunday October 25th, 2009 marks the second WWE Pay-Per-View of the month, with a fresh new name - "Bragging Rights". This event is for the ultimate brand superiority for at least a few days or so between Raw and Smackdown. It features the two major titles on the line with Undertaker and Randy Orton each defending against familiar foes. It also features two former tag partners, The Miz & John Morrison going head to head now that each has a singles title on their respective brand. And in the ultimate Bragging Rights contest, Team Raw battles Team Smackdown to determine which show holds more weight, or is superior. Let's take a look at some quick predictions for this Sunday's event...

Raw Divas vs Smackdown Divas 3 on 3 Tag Match

A Bragging Rights match for divas will see two of Smackdown's newest acquisitions team up with Michelle McCool. Natalya and Beth Phoenix were recently brought to Smackdown in the divas trade. On the Raw side you've got Melina, Gail Kim & Kelly Kelly. I'll give the edge here to the Smackdown divas because on paper they are the more talented bunch.

Prediction: Smackdown divas win over Raw divas.

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John Morrison vs. The Miz

It's champion versus champion in this match, as the two former tag partners will now battle it out. Miz has the US Title, while Morrison carries the Intercontinental, and each man represents a different show. Morrison should win this one as he continues to build his momentum. A loss won't hurt Miz all that much as he won't lose his title, and he'll still be a heel who can generate some heat on Raw.

Prediction: John Morrison wins via pinfall over The Miz.

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John Cena vs. Randy Orton
60 Minute Iron Man Match for WWE Title

This is an anything goes style match which could be a classic. It also carries the stipulation that should Cena lose, he must leave Raw. Having Cena lose his match to Triple H on Raw this past Monday is surely the set up for Cena to win at Bragging Rights, so he brings the title back to Raw and HHH is first in line to challenge him for it. John Cena wins this one probably with a Attitude Adjustment to reclaim the WWE Title. Orton could see a future feud coming up against his protege Ted Dibiase.

Prediction: John Cena wins the WWE Title from Randy Orton in the 60 minute Iron Man Match.

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Rey Mysterio vs. Batista vs. CM Punk vs. Undertaker
World Heavyweight Fatal Fourway

There's been rumors that Batista might turn heel, so this might be the place we see him do that. Possibly he and Rey get involved in some sort of hijinx with them taking each other out. I see CM Punk finding some way to cheat to win this one for yet another title reign. He's quickly taken the place of Edge in terms of being an "ultimate opportunist". Remember, Undertaker doesn't have to be pinned to lose the title, so it's anyone's match really. Punk will take the pin on Mysterio after some sort of incident happens with Batista, while Taker is out of the equation. Then again, WWE might finally give Taker a lengthy title reign.

Prediction: CM Punk wins the World Heavyweight Title but not by pinning Undertaker.

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Team Raw vs. Team Smackdown

Experience says that Team Raw is stacked when you compare them to Team Smackdown, who is a lot of younger guys plus Kane & Jericho. However, Team Smackdown has three interesting new talents that aren't really household names yet. Dolph Ziggler, Eric Escobar and Drew McIntyre provide reason to speculate that Smackdown wins to help the rising talent showcase their stuff. However, this Pay-Per-View can't be a shutout for Raw. Team Raw takes this behind their talented team including DX, Kofi Kingston, Swagger, & Big Show.

Prediction: Team Raw wins via pinfall over Team Smackdown.

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Full WWE Bragging Rights results will be posted on WWE Characters the Blog this coming Sunday night...Enjoy the Pay-Per-View!