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  1. Royal Rumble predictions

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    Ah, my second favorite PPV of the year, only behind WrestleMania. This is the 22nd Annual Royal Rumble, a Pay Per View that I grew up watching.  Thirty men enter, twenty-nine leave over the top rope, and since 1993, the man left standing would go on to challenge for a World Championship at WrestleMania.

    On top of that, there’s a few matches going on – all of which could also have major implications on the WrestleMania 25 card, seeing as how they’re title matches.

    One thing that bugged me about last year’s Royal Rumble match was that then-ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero was competing in the match.  The ECW Championship is the top championship (not to mention the only one) on the ECW brand, which means that the winner of the Royal Rumble could theoretically challenge for the ECW Championship in lieu of the World Heavyweight or WWE Championships.  We won’t have to worry about that this year, however, as the ECW Championship is on the line when former champion Matt Hardy gets his rematch with the man who took his title, Jack Swagger.  Hardy took quite a beating this past Friday night on SmackDown at the hands of Swagger, The World’s Strongest Man Mark Henry, and The Rated R Superstar, Edge.  Given Hardy’s history, that could really motivate him going into tonight’s match.  I, however, feel as though there’s going to be bigger things coming up for Matt Hardy than the ECW Championship, so by hook or by crook, I’m expecting Swagger to retain.

    Recently on the RAW side of things, Melina has been a thorn in Beth Phoenix’s side.  The WWE Women’s Champion is fed up with Melina’s antics, and looking to punish her.  What role, if any, will Rosa Mendez or Santino Marella play in thier WWE Women’s Championship match?  I look for Rosa to somehow cost The Glamazon the match, but likely by DQ.  I don’t see Melina getting the title just quite yet.

    Speaking of RAW, World Heavyweight Champion John Cena will be bringing his title with him to the Motor City.  While the self-proclaimed “Hockeytown” is no stranger to championships, neither is Cena’s opponent, John “Bradshaw” Layfield.  In recent weeks, JBL has had his employee, Shawn Michaels, at his side and doing his bidding.  With the Heart Break Kid in his corner, can JBL defeat the man who ended his only WWE Championship reign, taking his title in the process?  Doubtful.  While it would be great for JBL to win the Championship here, only to somehow wind up defending it against Shawn Michaels in Houston at WrestleMania, I don’t think the WWE is comfortable enough with JBL at this particular moment to give him a two month title reign.  John Cena wins this one, with a potential rematch at No Way Out in February.

    A black cloud has been hanging over the head of WWE Champion Jeff Hardy since last year.  He missed Survivor Series because of it, and after winning the WWE Championship at Armageddon, he’s been involved in a hit and run accident and had somebody try to blow him up by tampering with the pyrotechnics.  This hasn’t stopped Jeff Hardy though, he’s determined to show up at the Joe Louis Arena and defend his WWE Championship against the man he took it from, Edge.  Will Jeff Hardy’s emotions get the best of him?  Or will Edge’s overconfidence cost him the belt that he lives and breathes for?  Will we finally find out who is behind the bizarre things that have happened to Jeff Hardy over the past few months?  So many questions to be answered.  My prediction is that Edge will win the WWE Championship back, and this will eventually lead to a huge match at WrestleMania.  I won’t say what I think that match will be, but I will say that it won’t be a one on one contest.

    Finally, the Royal Rumble match itself.  70% of the winners since 1993 have gone on to win a major championship at that year’s WrestleMania.  This year, it could be anybody, as the men I’d predict to win it at this point are all in singles competition earlier in the night.  After giving it a lot of thought, the only man who we know for sure to be in the Rumble that I can say I’d expect to win it all is…  Randy Orton. I see Orton having a rough next couple of months though, instead of smooth sailing into the main event at WrestleMania.  His punt to Mr. McMahon’s head this past Monday pretty much ensures that.

    Guys, I hope you’ve enjoyed this article.  I want to know, who do you think is going to win the Royal Rumble?  Leave a comment and let me know!

    BONUS! One of my favorite promos of all time, courtesy of The Rock!

  2. ECW on SciFi review – 1/20/09

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    On a historic Inauguration Day, ECW on SciFi eminates from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL.  Tonight, it’s a fatal four way match featuring The Miz, John Morrison, Finlay, and Mark Henry.  Also, will we hear anything new about Tommy Dreamer’s potential retirement?  All this, and ECW Champion Jack Swagger, tonight on SciFi!

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  3. ECW on SciFi Review – 1/13/09

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    Tonight, Jack Swagger finally gets his shot at the ECW Champion, Matt Hardy.  Will the rookie from the New Superstar Initiative be successful in his first attempt at WWE gold?  There’s only one way to find out!  Ok, there’s a bunch of different ways to find out, but if you’re not watching the show, I’ve got a good way for you…

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  7. ECW on DVR review – 12/02/08

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    Well, we know that MVP is in action against Matt Hardy tonight.  Saves me watching a match, because we all know that MVP is not going to come to ECW and beat the champion on his current streak.  Hopefully I’ll get to see that DX ShopZone ad that I missed last night.  I’m sure it was hilarious.  Other than that, I’m not sure what to expect (ok, I’m lying, I read the spoilers last night after RAW), so let’s get started with ECW on SciFi on DVR!

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  8. ECW on SciFi results – 11/25/08

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    I’m out of it tonight, so here are the results of ECW on SciFi, courtesy of Rajah.com

    * Jack Swagger b. Tommy Dreamer
    – The match starts out in the ring but Jack brings in kendo sticks, chairs, and other weapons. He attempts a submission move on Dreamer with a chair. The match goes back and forth until Dreamer brings in a table. Jack uses it against him slamming him through it. He gets the win via pinfall.

    * The Miz & John Morrison are shown on the screen talking about Survivor Series. The Boogeyman appears and scares them away.

    * DJ Gabriel b. A Local Jobber
    – Gabriel got the win via a second-rope shoulder block.

    * Finlay vs. Mark Henry
    – The match ends in disqualification after a brawl takes place on the outside.

  9. ECW on SciFi

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    Yawn.  This show sucked.  MC somethingorother came out with Alicia Fox and beat some jobber.  This new guy is an Alex Wright knockoff.

    Jack Swagger beat Tommy Dreamer in an amateur challenge via DQ.  Tommy said “oops, you win,” and on next week’s show it’s going to be Dreamer and Swagger again, this time in an Extreme Rules match.

    And the trio of Mark Henry, William Regal, and Cody Rhodes defeated Kofi Kingston, Matt Hardy, and Finlay.  Exciting television there, folks.

  10. ECW Review 10/21/08

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    by John “JT” Traylor

    Hi everyone, JT here doing the ECW review.  First, I want to thank Joe for the opportunity to do this.  BTW this is my first ever review so be nice.

    We start out with talking (as per usual).  Matt Hardy comes out and wants everyone to text their vote for Mark Henry (I won’t be).  Then Finaly comes out and says that since coming to ECW they have yet to face when the title is on the line and if they do Finlay will walk out as champion.  This brings out Evan Bourne (to a huge pop) who speaks his case, but is then picked on by Finlay.  Finlay called him Bourneswoggle (I lol’d) and that he had to outweigh the title by more than 5 pounds.  Then Mark Henry comes out, speaks his case to a bunch of “What?” chants.  I know there are some people who don’t like the “What?” chants, but in some cases they fit in just perfect as in tonight.  He says how he is gonna prove that he deserves to be voted the one to face Hardy at Cyber Sunday.  Hardy says that no matter what , he’ll still be ECW champion after Sunday.

    WWE wants you to pick who refs the Jericho/Batista match. I personally won’t be voting.

    Commercial Break–The new Spiderman game looks awesome, I hope it’s available for the PS2

    Wrestlemania Tickets go on sale on November 8.  I wish I could afford to go.

    Match 1: Jack Swagger defeated Brett Badery via pinfall

    Wow, I weigh the same as Brett (pointless JT fact).  Turnbuckle, turnbuckle, flip, weird looking power bomb, Swagger wins.  Then after the match Todd Grisham asked Jack about Tommy Dreamer, Swagger replied “Tommy who?”

    To the back (take a shot). Lena interviews Miz and Morrison.  They want you to vote for them.  Miz thinks he can get McCain more votes than Palin can. JT rolls his eyes. I’m not a big fan of the Miz or Morrison, they’re both talented but I just don’t like them.

    Commercial Break–Did you know that Smackdown is now on Mynetwork TV?  Well if you didn’t know you know.  Plus it’s Undertaker vs HHH this week.  I personally will catch it either Saturday or Sunday, because I go out on Friday nights.

    ECW had more viewers than shows on other cable networks (like anyone cares).

    Match 2: Shad def The Miz via DQ

    Back and forth matchup between the the two with a botched move by Shad, Grisham tries to talk ghetto, Striker tells he look more like Harry Potter than Kool Moe Dee (I lol’d).  Both JTG and Morrison get involved, but Morrison got caught and Miz was DQ’d.

    Commercial Break- Sanctuary is apparently a hit, too bad I’ve never heard of it.

    This John Cena guy is returning, I wonder who that is?

    Cyber Sunday promo, I’m not ordering

    To the back (take another shot)- Tiffany (dressed as a go go dancer) is seen with Tito Ortiz outside the GM’s office.  Gladly Ortiz isn’t allowed to say much (sorry Joe) but are then interrupted by Hornsowggle who it Trick or Treating 11 days early and in no costume (WTF???)  They knock on the GM’s and who do we see, none other than SHAFT himself, not really just Teddy long dressed as Shaft.  Hornswoggle gets his candy an is on his merry way.

    Commercial Break– WWE wants you to pick who HHH pins at Cyber Sunday: Jeff Hardy, Koslov or both.  If I were voting, I’d pick both.

    Match 3: Evan Bourne def Mark Henry and Finlay via pinfall

    Henry dominates at the beginning as Finaly and Bourne try to double team him but are unsuccessful. Then as Henry goes to the ropes Bourne duck sending Henry out of the ring leaving Bourne and Finlay 1 on 1 for the time being.  Then Bourne hits a flying headscissors sending Finlay to a meeting of the minds with Henry.  This somehow revives Henry (it sure wouldn’t revive me) and he regains control.

    Commercial Break– Saw V, go see it or you might end up in Saw VI

    We return with Henry dominating, then a free for all then some double teaming on Henry, knocking him outside again, back and forth between Finlay and Bourne as Henry slowly returns to the ring, then Henry regains control, then picks up BOTH Finaly and Bourne and slams them both, pins Bourne for only a 2 count.  Finlay looks like he got hurt on that move (hopefully it’s not too bad). Finaly goes for a DDT and gets a 2 count.  Atlas grabs Hornswoggle, throws him to Henry. As Henry attempts to slam Horswoggle, Finlay takes out his leg. Finlay then goes for the shillelagh hits Henry with it, the gets with hits a double knee off the top rope by Bourne.  Bourne then hits with the Shooting Star Press and pins Henry for the win as we fade to black.

    All in all, good program as per the norm with ECW. But then anytime you get to see the Evan Bourne Shooting Star Press it’s worth it.  Thanks everyone for reading, hope to see you soon.