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And we all love who has made their return tonight....

Spoiler:

IM THE BOOGEYMAN...

AND IM COMIN...TO GETCHYAAAAA!

And wow, who'd Lance piss off? Lance Cade, who aided Jericho just two weeks ago in his world title defense...is gone.

According to the Ross report, Cade "Made a mistake and had a seizure on an airplane." I Guess by "seizure" they mean he got piss drunk and made a scene on the plane. I just don't understand how having a seizure would be a "mistake". :|

Also I found this and thought it was pretty funny: YTMND - THE HASSANATOR - He'll Be Back

Which makes me HOPE oh god it would be so great, if Charlie Haas came out one night as Charlie HAASAN.

Even further proof Vince has lost his mind:

Originally Posted by Wrestlezone

As we reported earlier punches are now legal in WWE, which was a good change.

But it is getting tougher to be a heel in WWE given some other rule changes that are automatic DQs if seen by the ref.

There has already been at least one DQ finish for a heel using a handful of tights and being caught by the ref.

Choking with the hands or using the ropes to choke will be a DQ instead of a 5 count, if seen by the ref, and just added to the growing list are eye poke or rakes and throwing someone into the ringposts outside the ring. Both now will lead to a DQ too.

So WWE heels will need to get very sneaky now, or refs need to be easily distracted or both.

As well as this little gem:

Quote:

It is now being reported that in addition to the wrestlers in WWE now being referred to as "entertainers," Vince McMahon has issued a mandate stating that the phrase "sports entertainment" will no longer be used and from now on the product will be referred to as simply "entertainment."

So he coined the phrase Sports Entertainment for the Attitude Era, now he's completely dropping that. I guess we really are going back to supposed to be thinking wrestling is real.

Actually, I find it going further from what it was. Before, they had it that they were legitimate, now they are saying it's pure entertainment. That's foolish as this all distinguished the WWE from others.

As for the new stricter rules...when I was maybe 12 or 13...I would have cheered this. Now though, that helps make the match. I guess if Ric was still wrestling, he'd have lost nearly all his matches by DQ....

Originally Posted by dagget

So he coined the phrase Sports Entertainment for the Attitude Era, now he's completely dropping that. I guess we really are going back to supposed to be thinking wrestling is real.

But when I was a kid and thought it was real, wrestling was awesome!!

Also I just went to wwe.com and saw the main event for Smack Down tonight. Honestly, I don't think I can miss this one.

Originally Posted by SuperSonic

But when I was a kid and thought it was real, wrestling was awesome!!

Also I just went to wwe.com and saw the main event for Smack Down tonight. Honestly, I don't think I can miss this one.

WWE SMACKDOWN MAIN EVENT OUTCOME:

Okay...its the WWE...you have Taker (one of the biggest names on Smackdown) and HHH (Probably the other HUGE name on Smackdown) How do you think the WWE is going to let this match end...

Outcome:

A No contest of course. Big Show comes down, lays out both of them

I know that's going to be the outcome.

Spoiler:

Or Big Show and that big Russian guy demolish HHH and Taker at the same time.

Also, did anyone notice what happened to Santino on Raw? I think a part of that guitar he broke cut him in the mouth or something, but damn he got cut good.

No Sonic...that IS the outcome.

Damn it, that's right...Smackdown is prerecorded.

They should pre-record it, and then one time do something like a title switch that afternoon on a "house show" that they televise instead.

It's prediction time again!

WWE Diva Halloween Costume Contest - Women's Champion Beth Phoenix, Divas Champion Michelle McCool, Brie Bella, Candice Michelle, Eve, Jillian, Katie Lea Burchill, Kelly Kelly, Layla, Lena Yada, Maria, Maryse, Natalya, Tiffany, Victoria and Mickie James.

Um...not much to say here and not much to judge on so I'll just make a prediction and move on.

Winner: Candice Michelle.



Pick the Tag Team Match - World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase vs. CM Punk & Kofi Kingston / John Morrison & The Miz vs. Cryme Tyme / Jamie Noble & Mickie James vs. William Regal & Layla

Well obviously we want to see a title match happen, so it'll be Rhodes and DiBiase vs. Punk and Kofi. That said, we need to see some new champions so some life can be breathed back into the Tag Team Division. I have a feeling that there will be some interference, but it might cost the champs.

Winner and new Tag Champions: CM Punk and Kofi Kingston.



Intercontinental Championship Match (WWE Universe chooses Santino Marella's opponent) - Santino vs. Piper / Goldust / Honky Tonk Man

I think Piper will be voted here and Glamazon will interfere costing Piper the match. C'mon, the Honk-A-Meter just reached double digits. XD

Winner and still champion: Santino Marella



Cyber Sunday Preview Match (WWE Universe chooses United States Champion Shelton Benjamin's opponent) - Shelton vs. R-Truth / MVP / Festus

I don't follow SmackDown (though, I caught Undertaker vs. HHH match on Friday) so I'll make a guess that MVP will be chosen. That said, Benjamin will score a pinfall and retain his title.

Winner and still champion: Shelton Benjamin



ECW Championship Match (WWE Universe chooses Matt Hardy’s opponent) - Hardy vs. Henry / Bourne / Finlay

I don't follow ECW either, so this is just another guess. I think Finlay will be voted in, but Henry will be pissed that he didn't get voted so he'll come in and just destroy people.

Winner: Double DQ



Kane vs. Rey Mysterio (WWE Universe chooses type of match) - Falls Count Anywhere / No Holds Barred / Best 2-out-of-3 Falls Match

No Holds Barred will be voted here, so Mysterio can use some weapons to his advantage and take down Kane. This will be where Mysterio finally gets his revenge on the Big Red Machine.

Winner: Rey Mysterio



World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho vs. Batista (WWE Universe chooses referee) - Orton / HBK / Stone Cold

Though HBK is liked a lot, Stone Cold will be voted here. After a long battle, Jericho will somehow pull off the upset and get the win. However, he'll end up getting a Stunner because...what's a PPV with Stone Cold without a Stunner?

Winner and still champion: Chris Jericho



Undertaker vs. Big Show (WWE Universe chooses type of match) - Knockout Match / I Quit Match / Last Man Standing Match

Last Man Standing will be voted here so these two can pretty much tear each other apart. One of two things will happen:
1. Undertaker destroys Big Show
2. Big Show takes out Taker and Taker can't even get up on his own power, so the Creatures of the Night carry him out and he returns at another PPV.

I get the feeling that option #1 will happen here, though it'll take about 30 minutes before the Big Show stays down for the 10 count.

Winner: Undertaker



WWE Championship (WWE Universe chooses challenger) - HHH vs. Hardy / Kozlov / Triple Threat (Hardy and Kozlov)

Hardy will definitely be in, so it's down to either option 1 or 3. I figure the people will want to see option #3 so HHH and Hardy team up to take out Kozlov, then fight it out amongst themselves. HHH will retain after a Pedigree to Hardy or Kozlov.

Winner and still champion: HHH


Phew...there's my picks.

I am quoting you but adding a few of my own personal thoughts.

WWE Diva Halloween Costume Contest - Women's Champion Beth Phoenix, Divas Champion Michelle McCool, Brie Bella, Candice Michelle, Eve, Jillian, Katie Lea Burchill, Kelly Kelly, Layla, Lena Yada, Maria, Maryse, Natalya, Tiffany, Victoria and Mickie James.

I'm still not sure WHAT this match entails. So, I agree. Let's more on.

Winner: Candice Michelle.



Pick the Tag Team Match - World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase vs. CM Punk & Kofi Kingston / John Morrison & The Miz vs. Cryme Tyme / Jamie Noble & Mickie James vs. William Regal & Layla

This is a tough one. they had dibiase/Rhodes in an angle in which I believe is the lead to them going to the next level. It's amazing though how quickly writers forget past history (Rhones/orton anyone?). I think they are going to have Punk and Kingston squeeze out a win if anything so Punk doesn't look like a complete fool having lost the title and a rematch for it and then suddenly staying clear away from it.

Winner and new Tag Champions: CM Punk and Kofi Kingston.



Intercontinental Championship Match (WWE Universe chooses Santino Marella's opponent) - Santino vs. Piper / Goldust / Honky Tonk Man

Piper hands down is going for the title. I could see Piper actually getting the title...even if for just a short period of time. santino is not exactly a dominant champion so it wouldn't hurt his character. For Piper, well, its' amazing that two years ago he was chosen as Flair's partner to get the tag titles (in which the title reign had to be cut short). I could see Piper getting the title, kinda like a nice moment in his career, then losing it the next night.

Winner and new champion: Piper



Cyber Sunday Preview Match (WWE Universe chooses United States Champion Shelton Benjamin's opponent) - Shelton vs. R-Truth / MVP / Festus

Interestingly enough, I voted for MVP for the match, if anything. MVP was entertaining when he had the title. that being said, save for the "humor vote" regarding Festus, I forsee R-Truth getting a shot and getting the title.

Winner and new champion: R-Truth



ECW Championship Match (WWE Universe chooses Matt Hardy’s opponent) - Hardy vs. Henry / Bourne / Finlay

I don't follow ECW either, so this is just another guess. I think Finlay will be voted in, but Henry will be pissed that he didn't get voted so he'll come in and just destroy people.

Not a bad idea. I actually am going to vote for Bourne though, in which it will be a heavy, back-and-forth match with Hardy coming out on top.
Winner: Mattitude



Kane vs. Rey Mysterio (WWE Universe chooses type of match) - Falls Count Anywhere / No Holds Barred / Best 2-out-of-3 Falls Match

No, this is where I feel Kane will do some damage to Rey. I would love to see it be 2 out of 3 falls so that, if anything, have Rey get a win over kane (presumably). it's a toss up between Falls Count Anywhere and No Holds Barred,but I am leading towards No Holds Barred in which Kane gets the duke.

Winner:Kane



World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho vs. Batista (WWE Universe chooses referee) - Orton / HBK / Stone Cold

Though HBK is liked a lot, Stone Cold will be voted here. After a long battle, Jericho will somehow pull off the upset and get the win. However, he'll end up getting a Stunner because...what's a PPV with Stone Cold without a Stunner?
(Agreed)
Winner and still champion: Chris Jericho



Undertaker vs. Big Show (WWE Universe chooses type of match) - Knockout Match / I Quit Match / Last Man Standing Match

Last Man Standing will be voted here so these two can pretty much tear each other apart. One of two things will happen:
1. Undertaker destroys Big Show
2. Big Show takes out Taker and Taker can't even get up on his own power, so the Creatures of the Night carry him out and he returns at another PPV.

I get the feeling that option #1 will happen here, though it'll take about 30 minutes before the Big Show stays down for the 10 count.
(I agree)
Winner: Undertaker



WWE Championship (WWE Universe chooses challenger) - HHH vs. Hardy / Kozlov / Triple Threat (Hardy and Kozlov)

Hardy will definitely be in, so it's down to either option 1 or 3. I figure the people will want to see option #3 so HHH and Hardy team up to take out Kozlov, then fight it out amongst themselves. HHH will retain after a Pedigree to Hardy or Kozlov.

(I agree)
Winner and still champion: HHH


Phew...there's my picks.[/quote]

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Spoiler:

And wow, was I ever off. I got one out of it all. Eesh.

A few notes:
The US title match was on the preview shot. R-Truth surprisingly lost to Shelton again. I guess they are really building Shelton as a solid champ once more.
How the heck did CT face Morrison/Miz over the tag team title match? And why did CT lose AGAIN? It was bad losing once with all that build-up (especially as, in my opinion, Morrison and the Miz tag team lifespan may be coming to an end...they have been together a year but now I think it has about run it's course), but they lost the rematch too?
Honky Tonk Man won? Wow. And this must be like the first match he has had in like twenty years as a "face".
Interestingly, I was just reading Batista's book where he talks about his first and second title reign. Well, he now has a third and FOURTH title reign. Good thing too as it just felt off somehow having Austin count the pinfall for Jericho. Sucks for Jericho though who had, what, a six week reign? I thought Jericho was going to Mania man!

Spoiler:

I got 2 completely right and 3 partially right (wrong vote, right winner or vice versa). Honestly, I didn't do too bad but I was pretty surprised that everyone of the nominees from two of the matches got involved. I never would have guessed that the fans would vote Honky over Piper...I'm betting it's because of the Honk-o-Meter. XD

I think I might need to find the last three matches of the PPV because they look like they would be the best ones to watch that night, especially the Jericho vs. Batista.

Speaking of which, Raw will be interesting tomorrow night. Odds are Jericho will do one of his "Conspiracy" rants, JBL will talk about how he deserves a title shot, and HBK will jump into the mix. Since the next PPV is Survivor Series, I'm betting we could have either an elimination chamber match or another Adamle original. If there's a traditional 5v5 match with Batista as the champion involved, I'll be very surprised.

Raw will indeed be interesting tomorrow night. I imagine JBL will come out as you said but then he'll have to smell what the Haas is cooking. Still wantin' Charlie Haasaan over here. I swear that would be perfect.

Spoiler:

I dunno, the Ademle Original could very well be a 5v5 Classic Survivor Series match, but his "orginal" twist could be that whoever makes the pinfall will be the new champ. But then again that would require them to actually have 7 other people to throw for the title.

Also apparently Mickie James was dressed as Lara Croft (if I take what the reports were about her being a "Tomb Raider"). That might actually be kinda hot.

I kinda hope Austin comes on Raw tomorrow and stuns JBL, especially after that comment about him not fit to lace his boots.

Spoiler:

I don't think we'll be seeing anymore Adamle Originals anymore. Adamle resigned as of tonight. Least he got a clean unretaliated shot on Orton before leaving. Hell, I woulda gone further than just a slap had that been me.

Kozlov just beat Bret Ha.. erm.. Haas. Who cares?

Let's just see how Batista can hold his own against Jericho in the cage. Been predicting some form of screwjob by JBL. Of course, his best bet would be just to wait for the match to end. Don't think he really has much of a grudge against either one of them enough to screw them out of the title, even though we all know he'll never win it again.

The Kane/Mysterio angle is slightly starting to get boring. It was interesting months ago with the "Is He Alive Or Dead?" thing going, and Kane's new theme is quite the creepy, yet still cool, but, er, getting old.