Wednesday, April 26, 2006
The Rangers' "Backlash"
Well, after a surprisingly fantastic regular season, the Rangers are being completely embarrassed in the first round of the playoffs and are one game away from going home. What a time for a slump! For those keeping score at home, it's too early to see how all of my playoff predictions have fared. I'll update things after the first round is over.
So now I need something to distract me from the depressing turn of events that hockey has dealt me...oh, look! This Sunday, WWE has another Pay-Per-View, "Backlash." I'm not going to spend any money on it except for the two cents I'm going to put in right now:
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP (TRIPLE THREAT): JOHN CENA vs. TRIPLE H vs. EDGE
I thought for sure that Hunter was going to win the belt at WrestleMania last month and I was wrong, but that won't stop me from picking him again. None of them would be a surprise, however. I personally would like to see Edge take it and be given more than 3 weeks with it this time; he's at the top of his game right now.
SHAWN MICHAELS & "GOD" vs. VINCE & SHANE McMAHON
I stated right on this page after WM that the Vince/Shawn feud should have ended that night after their stellar No Holds Barred match. Instead, they have dragged it out so far that even I, one of the LEAST religious people you could ever meet, am appalled and offended with how it has transpired. Honestly, if there is indeed a God, Vince McMahon is going to burn in hell after this travesty. And I pray to Him to end this feud for real this time, after He helps Shawn win again.
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP: SHELTON BENJAMIN vs. ROB VAN DAM
RVD's "Money In The Bank" contract is also on the line in this match, which should make it a lock for him. Should be a five-star match with the talent involved; Benjamin may be one of the best young athletes ever to compete in WWE.
KANE vs. BIG SHOW
Kane has a new movie coming out which portrays him as an unstoppable killing machine, and since they have turned him heel (again) to keep his in-ring character in line with the movie, look for him to get the win here. For the record, though, it was one of the worst heel turns EVER. Who the hell thought it was a good idea for a tortured Kane to be hearing voices in his head...that the viewers could hear as well??? Very poorly executed.
WOMENS CHAMPIONSHIP: MICKIE JAMES vs. TRISH STRATUS
WM re-match, which I think will have the same result. Mickie wins.
CARLITO vs. CHRIS MASTERS
I still think it was a mistake to turn Carlito face, but I guess we're stuck with it. Look for Masters to win (not cleanly) to keep this feud rolling along for a while longer.
RIC FLAIR vs. UMAGA
How original, a wild Samoan character! We've certainly never seen this gimmick before! Ugh. Since he just debuted, though, it looks like Umaga will get the nod here.
Final thoughts: The only two matches I really care about are the WWE Championship and the IC Championship. It's just not a strong enough card to get me to shell out my hard-earned ducats. The Tag Team Championship is sadly not represented; hopefully the Spirit Squad will get some sort of air-time during the PPV anyway.
So now I need something to distract me from the depressing turn of events that hockey has dealt me...oh, look! This Sunday, WWE has another Pay-Per-View, "Backlash." I'm not going to spend any money on it except for the two cents I'm going to put in right now:
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP (TRIPLE THREAT): JOHN CENA vs. TRIPLE H vs. EDGE
I thought for sure that Hunter was going to win the belt at WrestleMania last month and I was wrong, but that won't stop me from picking him again. None of them would be a surprise, however. I personally would like to see Edge take it and be given more than 3 weeks with it this time; he's at the top of his game right now.
SHAWN MICHAELS & "GOD" vs. VINCE & SHANE McMAHON
I stated right on this page after WM that the Vince/Shawn feud should have ended that night after their stellar No Holds Barred match. Instead, they have dragged it out so far that even I, one of the LEAST religious people you could ever meet, am appalled and offended with how it has transpired. Honestly, if there is indeed a God, Vince McMahon is going to burn in hell after this travesty. And I pray to Him to end this feud for real this time, after He helps Shawn win again.
INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP: SHELTON BENJAMIN vs. ROB VAN DAM
RVD's "Money In The Bank" contract is also on the line in this match, which should make it a lock for him. Should be a five-star match with the talent involved; Benjamin may be one of the best young athletes ever to compete in WWE.
KANE vs. BIG SHOW
Kane has a new movie coming out which portrays him as an unstoppable killing machine, and since they have turned him heel (again) to keep his in-ring character in line with the movie, look for him to get the win here. For the record, though, it was one of the worst heel turns EVER. Who the hell thought it was a good idea for a tortured Kane to be hearing voices in his head...that the viewers could hear as well??? Very poorly executed.
WOMENS CHAMPIONSHIP: MICKIE JAMES vs. TRISH STRATUS
WM re-match, which I think will have the same result. Mickie wins.
CARLITO vs. CHRIS MASTERS
I still think it was a mistake to turn Carlito face, but I guess we're stuck with it. Look for Masters to win (not cleanly) to keep this feud rolling along for a while longer.
RIC FLAIR vs. UMAGA
How original, a wild Samoan character! We've certainly never seen this gimmick before! Ugh. Since he just debuted, though, it looks like Umaga will get the nod here.
Final thoughts: The only two matches I really care about are the WWE Championship and the IC Championship. It's just not a strong enough card to get me to shell out my hard-earned ducats. The Tag Team Championship is sadly not represented; hopefully the Spirit Squad will get some sort of air-time during the PPV anyway.
