Cesaro and Sheamus (c) vs. The Hardy Boyz (Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy) (30-Minute Iron Man Match for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship)
WWE
Predictions & Winners: A 30-MINUTE IRON MAN MATCH? Is anyone else burnt on on this feud or is it just me? The tag team division on Raw’s pretty anemic at the moment, which is why these two teams have been the focal point for so long. The matches between them haven’t been all that bad, but watching any combination of these men compete against each other is beyond stale at this point. I’m not sure I can stand to watch them go at it for 30-minutes straight, but whatever. Cesaro and Sheamus are going to retain here. And if the ongoing rumors about The Broken Hardys gimmick finally being usable by the WWE are true, then this loss will play a big part in forcing that dark change in Matt and Jeff.
The Miz (c) (with Maryse, Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel) vs. Dean Ambrose (WWE Intercontinental Championship)
Predictions & Winner: Here’s another feud that has caused me to yawn every time they lock up. The Miz is even more entertaining now that he’s rolling with an entourage, but I think it’d be an even more fun act against someone other than the guy he beefed with on the other brand. I wish I cared about this title rematch, I really do. But I’m so ready for someone new to become The Miz’s foil. Maybe The Titus Brand can politic Apollo Crews into a #1 Contendership spot against The Miz. Oh wait, I was supposed to pick a winner for this match first. Miz. Just give it to The Miz. And for God’s sake, please get Dean Ambrose and The Miz far away from each other for a while.
Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman (Ambulance Match)
(WWE)
Predictions & Winner: “I’M NOT FINISHED WITH YOU YET!” Braun Strowman has grown into one of the best acts on Raw. Watching him bulldoze guys and stay on Roman Reigns’ heels like a jilted lover is pure comedy at times. And it’s refreshing to see Roman Reigns tap into his cockier side more and get a lil bit heelish in his ways. Reigns as a tweener is just way more exciting to watch these days. Strowman vs. Reigns is the type of feud that I didn’t expect to love so much, but it’s quickly turned into one of the finest wrestling highlights for 2017. The Ambulance Match that was reportedly supposed to happen at Extreme Rules before Braun got injured is now happening here. Strowman’s been destroying Reigns more than anyone else has these days and I don’t see that trend coming to a close here. Strowman will get the win and possibly move on to the face the Universal Champion at Summerslam.
Brock Lesnar (c) (with Paul Heyman) vs. Samoa Joe (WWE Universal Championship)
Predictions & Winner: Dreams do come true. Ever since I began following Samoa Joe since his ROH days, I’ve always imagined him going to war with Paul Heyman’s monstrous client. Now in the year 2017, we’re actually going to see a more seasoned Samoa Joe take on an even more dangerous Brock Lesnar. And this 1st-time matchup will be for Raw’s top prize – the Universal Championship. As soon as the bell rings, you should also expect to witness World War III erupt in the squared circle. Joe and Lesnar will exchange numerous strikes, suplexes and also take their clash to the outside. Joe will even take an F5 and kick out (this match needs an amazing near-fall and that’s the perfect one to go with). Joe will come ever so close to vanquishing Lesnar, but he’ll just come up short in the end. Lesnar will win here, but he’ll walk away a bruised and battered champion. This main event has to be a MOTY contender. His next challenger will be even more of a threat – BRAUN STROWMAN! Strowman vs. Lesnar at SummerSlam has me all giddy with excitement now that I’m picturing it.
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