Backlash Predictions!

Usually, Drew does the ppv predictions on The Irish Whip. However, for Backlash, Drew and I (Jared) have gotten together to do joint predictions. Let’s get started.

John Cena vs. Edge vs. Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels

Cena: One of the two possible winners. Although his unnecessarily long title reign is quite boring, I could see WWE letting him retain.
Randy Orton: No chance. He was sent home from the European tour because of the mysterious hotel room problem (he apparently was found passed out in his hotel room that he had trashed and it ended up being 30,000 dollars in damages).
Shawn Michaels: I couldn’t see the Undertaker and Shawn Michaels holding titles at the same time. WWE recently is all about passing the torch so I couldn’t see Michaels winning. Plus there is the rumor that he is moving to Smackdown (I doubt it, but it is a rumor).
Edge: The other of the two possible winners. His title reign was extremely fun to watch (although he was fighting Cena for about half a year) and I am ready for another R-Rated champ.

Jared Pick: Edge
Drew Pick: Cena


Melina vs. Mickie James

Melina: Apparently she is in the doghouse right now, but that didn’t stop her win at Wrestlemania. WWE is certainly building her and Mickie James up to be their top divas.
Mickie James: Clearly she is the better wrestler out of the two, but Melina is receiving a strong push.

Jared Pick: Melina
Drew Pick: Melina


The Hardy Boyz vs. Cade & Murdoch

If Cade and Murdoch win this, the tag-team division is officially destroyed. I can’t see having Cade and Murdoch champs at the same time that Deuce and Domino are champs on Smackdown.

Jared Pick: The Hardy Boyz (please God)
Drew Pick: The Hardy Boyz


Undertaker vs. Batista

Undertaker: I keep hearing about how his title reign is going to be long, but there is no telling because WWE changes its mind in a second.
Batista: Vince loves him because he is big….but everyone else hates him. He has gotten much worse as a wrestler since his return from his injury, and even a few of the “face-faithful” fans are starting to join the boos.

Jared Pick: The Undertaker
Drew Pick: The Undertaker


Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, and Umaga vs. Lashley

Umaga: Will NOT move to ECW, because that would be ridiculous. Although they are pushing him, I can’t see this.
Vince McMahon: I hope Vince realizes that giving himself the belt would kill ECW.
Shane McMahon: Shane face turn??? I have been waiting for it for awhile now. He would be incredibly good in ECW as well.
Lashley: Is in the middle of the biggest push in wrestling right now. Obviously the favorite in the match.

Jared Pick: Shane
Drew Pick: Lashley


Chris Benoit vs. MVP

First of all I would like to say that this has been a fantastic rivalry to watch, and it has been the only reason that I have watched Smackdown in the past few weeks.
Chris Benoit: WWE is in the “pass-the-torch” mode and I could definitely see Benoit go down here to an up and coming MVP.
MVP: Receiving a push, young superstar, and good wrestler. That seems like the right combination for a United States title reign.

Jared Pick: MVP
Drew Pick: MVP


There is a rumored match between Deuce & Domino and London & Kendrick.

London & Kendrick: Held the titles for an ass-load of time. They were exciting and did some cool stuff, but they never reached “star” status.
Deuce & Domino: Maybe WWE is going to try out Deuce & Domino and see how the crowd reacts to the new talent. Only time will tell.

Jared Pick: London & Kendrick
Drew Pick: Deuce and Domino

Drew and I will check back in sometime after the ppv and look at how we each did. Thanks for reading and make sure you post your own views.