Violence and big egos are the lifeblood in the WWE. With all the fighting, arguments and big messy disagreements that go on a daily basis, it is common for some to hold grudges. It is common for others to remember past transgressions and wrongdoings. It is very common for wrestlers to seek vengeance.
Welcome back, WWE Vengeance! For fans that do not know or cannot remember, Vengeance use to be the PPV at the end of June before it was replaced by Night of Champions back in 2008. Vengeance has returned and now takes the place of Bragging Rights. Bragging Rights had one great concept as the whole PPV revolved around a competition between Raw and Smackdown to determine who the best brand in the WWE was. The only thing wrong about the PPV was where it was positioned on WWE’s PPV schedule. If it took place in May, it would be perfect, but it took place right before Survivor Series. Survivor Series has always been known for its traditional 8 to 10 Men Elimination Tag Team Matches, the same match that was pivot on the Bragging Rights card. In short, Bragging Rights overshadowed Survivor Series and here we are. Considering this show is the third PPV that has taken place within a months’ time, hopes are not high. If the WWE got rid of Hell in a Cell a had five weeks to build Vengeance, this writer along with many others would not feel so burnt out. There has no rest for the wicked and no rest for some dedicated wrestling pockets. Top to bottom the card looks solid and given more time to build storylines and feuds between PPVs, I personally believe people would be more excited for Vengeance. Given the situation we in right here right now, people just want to get to Survivor Series as soon as possible.
Air Boom (c) vs. Jack Swagger & Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Tag Team Championship
We saw this match placed on Hell in a Cell at the very last minute. From what this writer heard, it was pretty good. So it would be wise to expect more of the same here. It is nice that the WWE is taking the Tag Team Division a little more seriously, but I thought crowning Air Boom tag champs meant a dawn of a new Tag Team Division in the WWE. Personally, this writer believes that Air Boom should still be feuding with Awesome Truth. That is a discussion for another day. Swaggler (hope this name catches on) should provide a good challenge for Air Boom’s tag title reign, which should continue this Sunday and for many months to come.
Prediction: Air Boom retains
Sheamus vs. Christian
I would be more invested in this match if it was a No. 1 Contender’s Match to determine the next superstar in line for the World Title. Sadly it is not, so honestly why should we care? Sheamus and Christian are excellent main event level talent, but WWE has not given us anything to elevate this rivalry above two guys who do not really like each one another. If this rivalry meant more than Christian could possibly win this match to push another match at Survivor Series. Unless the WWE adds some story this rivalry, expect Sheamus to beat Christian yet again, elevate his status on Smackdown and move on to bigger and hopefully better things.
Prediction: Sheamus wins
Beth Phoenix (c) vs. Eve for the Diva’s Championship
It took so long to get this point with the Divas of Doom storyline that it almost fizzled out. Beth should have won the Diva’s Title back at Night of Champions instead of Hell in a Cell. Now that the title is on the Glamazon, Beth and Natalya have been making all the Barbie dolls scream and cry with their new and awesome submission hold, Pin Up Strong. Now with Kelly stepping aside, it is time for Eve to challenge Beth for the title. Considering that Eve can wrestle much better than most Divas, this match could be a pleasant surprise that will end with another Diva crying in pain courtesy of the Divas of Doom.
Prediction: Beth Phoenix retains
Dolph Ziggler (c) vs. Zack Ryder for the U.S. Championship
36 weeks ago, Zack Ryder started the Youtube sensation known as Z! True Long Island Story. 36 weeks later with millions of fans support, Zack Ryder has his first one-on-one match on PPV for the United States Championship no less. It is the perfect time to give the Woo Woo Woo Kid the singles title run he most rightfully deserves. With Dolph Ziggler as his opponent, this match should be great showcase of the young talent in the WWE.
Prediction: Zack Ryder wins the U.S. Championship
Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes
It has been a long time since we have seen Randy Orton outside of a title match, it is very refreshing. The WWE has paired with the perfect opponent in Cody Rhodes. Cody and Randy have a history going back to their days as stable mates in Legacy and even as far as Cody’s debut back in 2007. Since the implosion of Legacy, both men have changed, some more dramatic than others with Cody Rhodes. Now after Orton inadvertently busting Rhodes open with the ring bell, both men are at each other’s necks. Cody wants his revenge and Orton just wants pay Rhodes back for costing him the World Heavyweight Championship two weeks ago. With all this pent-up anger, these two could possibly steal the show this Sunday.
Prediction: Cody Rhodes wins
Triple H & CM Punk vs. Awesome Truth
There are so many ways that the WWE could of set-up this match and the Miz and R-Truth’s anticlimactic return two weeks ago was not it. What was the whole point of them getting fired if a month later they would just be magically rehired? In the week of build this match got, the WWE tried so very hard to make the Miz and Truth look like a threat to Triple H and CM Punk and failed miserably. There is no way in a match without outside interference that the Miz and R-Truth would come close to beating Triple H Almighty and CM Punk. This match will be worth it if and only if as a result of this match, the WWE reveals the person who has been pulling the strings in the WWE as of late at Vengeance or on the following Raw.
Prediction: Triple H & CM Punk win
Mark Henry (c) vs. Big Show for the World Heavyweight Championship
Big Show is back and he wants his vengeance paid with the World Heavyweight Championship. Upon his return, the World’s Largest Athlete has made an impact. Big Show has laid out Mark Henry week after week and single-handedly proven that he is Henry’s biggest challenge yet as the World Heavyweight Champion. A challenge that should bring the World’s Strongest Man to the brink and will show what kind of champion he really is. The match itself might not be that good, but the rewards would be huge if Mark Henry wins (and he better win WWE). A win will definitely catapult to the biggest monster on the WWE roster and prove that he is one of the most dominant World Champions in WWE history.
Prediction: Mark Henry retains
Alberto Del Rio (c) vs. John Cena in a Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Championship
After all that has gone on with the WWE Championship in the last four months, this writer has gone from completely interested to not even caring. The WWE Title scene has become just as absurd as Booker T’s commentary, it is numbing. The only purpose of this match should be to repair Alberto Del Rio’s main event status. With Del Rio getting a decisive win over John Cena, the WWE could have the very lucky chance to reverse all the damage their short-sighted title change caused. By the end of this Last Man Standing Match we will know for sure if the WWE really trusts that Alberto Del Rio can hold the WWE Championship. If not, we are in for another reign of John Cena. What a bummer that would be.
Prediction: Alberto Del Rio retains
Unfortunately the return of Vengeance happens after a long line of consecutive PPVs. It is definitely nice to see an old PPV that you remember fondly return in this gimmick PPV ruled day and age. If there was more time and more thought put into a lot of the hype and the feuds, this PPV could of standout. At the end of the day, this writer along with many other wrestling fans are getting a little burnt out and sadly can care less about Vengeance.
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