In this little section, I will dust off the old crystal ball, in an attempt to predict the outcomes of the WM X-7 matches. In the past year or so I've had a pretty good success rate at this sort of thing.
WWF CHAMPIONSHIP - Stone Cold Steve Austin v The Rock(c)
This, once again, has the makings of a great match, but the WWF is in danger of turning Austin/Rock into another HHH/Rock, or, Hogan/Savage. With The Rock's planned movie roles coming up, it makes sense for him to drop the title to Austin. However, the WWF have surprised us with main events before.
WINNER: Steve Austin.
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP - Chris Jericho(c) v William Regal
While this does not have the potential to become a show stealer, there will probably be some great wrestling action here. These two are two of the best technical wrestlers in the company right now. My home-town bias is going to come into play with this one.
WINNER: William Regal.
TAG-TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP - TLC II - Dudley Boys(c) v Hardy Boyz v Edge & Christian
When I first heard about this one, I thought back to last year's great match, but then thought - where the hell are all the other WWF tag-teams these days. I'm sure this will be a great match, but the tag-team division, with the exception of a breif Too Cool reign last summer, has been just about these three teams. I feel a little disppointed here.
WINNER: The Dudley Boys.
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP - Test(c) v Eddie Guerrero
With the rumours that have been going around this week, this could turn out to be one of Test's last WWF matches, if he goes off to the Shane McMahon run WCW. Test has really impressed me as a singles wrestler. His teaming with Albert never really did it for me. As for Eddie, well, Eddie is Eddie. If the rumours are true, a new Euro champion is likely.
WINNER: Eddie Guerrero.
STREET FIGHT - Shane McMahon v Vince McMahon
This will not be a classic. Okay, Vince is in good shape for a guy his age, but does he really belong in a WWF ring? Hell, why not stick JR, & Paul E in a match. Wait, that's been done already. Anyway, this will not be a WM classic moment. There will be lots of chair shots, and some spilled blood. Maybe even the ownership of WCW will be on the line. Oh well, it'll be nice to see Mick Foley back as guest ref though.
WINNER: I don't care.
WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - Ivory(c) v Chyna.
I don't know. This is one match that really doesn't do it for me. I remember saying to someone not long ago that as far as Chyna goes, I'm totally indifferent. The same could be said for Ivory as well I suppose. This will probably be my going to the toilet for a long dump match.
WINNER: Who cares?
HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP - Raven(c) v Big Show v Kane
Putting the two big monsters in with Raven in this sort of environment could be an error in my opinion. It would be great to see the behemoths kick the crap out of each other, then for Raven to pick up the pieces and get the pin. That way the HC title will stay where it belongs.
WINNER: Raven.
TRIPLE H V THE UNDERTAKER
The crowd will probably be very "up" for this one. Although this doesn't have much storyline to it, the battle of the former champions could end up being one of the best on the card. These two have faced each other before, but many will probably remember this one once it's over. I have a feeling this will go on for a good few months as well.
WINNER; Triple H.
CHRIS BENOIT V KURT ANGLE
I am really looking forward to this one. This match between two of the best wrestlers in the world right now could either rank alongside the Savage/Steamboat of WMIII, and become a show-stealer, or could fall flat on it's face. The old school in me is hoping for the former. Not much of a background story will not stop this one from becoming a classic.
WINNER: Chris Benoit.
TAZZ/APA V RIGHT TO CENSOR
It seems that Tazz has replaced The King in at least one aspect in the WWF, by entering into a feud with the RTC. RTC is really beginning to annoy me right now. Have they really been with us for nearly a year now? Anyway, something tells me that the good guys won't come out of this one in good shape. Steven Richards will probably pull something out of those old white socks of his.
WINNER; RTC.
GIMMICK BATTLE ROYAL
Boy will this bring back some memories. We will be taken on a trip down memory lane, re-visiting some old friends in the form of The Iron Sheik, Nikolai Volkoff, Doink, Earthquake, The One Man Gang and many, many more. Making this a one-time thing with the old guys is the right thing to do. Don't offer the winner a title shot on Raw the next night. By having these old stars out for one night, and not pushing the hell out of them, WCW-style, is just right. Hopefully, this will make some of the younger fans realise that there was wrestling before 1995.
WINNER; The fans.
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