ECW Preview and Predictions

Tonight's episode of ECW (the last before the upcoming WWE draft) should contain three elements in it:

1. The dismantling of the New Breed
2. The phasing out of Rob Van Dam
3. The continued "dominance" of Lashley

Firstly, I fully expect CM Punk to be moved in the WWE draft next week to either Smackdown or RAW. If this is the case, then WWE will have to wind down the feud between Punk and the New Breed, which should take place tonight. Maybe look for Burke and Cor Von to kick Striker out of the group and become a two-man team.

Next, we should see WWE writing RVD out of the show. Randy Orton will probably come on and brag about "killing the legend" of Rob Van Dam.

Lastly, WWE.com is advertising a 3-on-1 handicap match for Lashley's title, with Tommy Dreamer, Sandman, and Balls Mahoney being the team of three. One of two things will happen here: More likely, Lashley will win the match and retain his title, thoroughly frustrating Vince McMahon. The other, less likely possibility is that Dreamer, Sandman, and Balls will be straight-up fired be Vince McMahon for not participating in the match. I doubt this would happen, but with who knows?

Drew Arnold, writing for The Irish Whip