After all the ups and downs, the good and the bad, we have finally come to the end of the year. This writer hoped for a dawn of a new age in wrestling this year, but the transition is happening a little slower than expected. At the end of the day, a lot of strides have been taken to improve WWE’s product especially the pushing of young talent such as Wade Barrett, Cody Rhodes, Zack Ryder and Dolph Ziggler to name a few. With the strides forward, WWE has taken some steps back with certain storylines and decisions that have come about in the last few months of the year. It is time to put that all aside as we enjoy one last PPV from the WWE before we head into the New Year.
After what was said to be a fun Survivor Series event, this writer is looking forward to TLC. Not for the fact that WWE has done little to hype this PPV, but the fact a few superstars like Wade Barrett, Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes have used their TV time to put together some interesting feuds. The fact that Dolph Ziggler and Zack Ryder have used Ryder’s Youtube show, Z! True Long Island Story to build their feud over the last three months is just genius. Personally I just want to watch this PPV to see Ryder finally claim the U.S. Championship and see everyone in Baltimore and on Twitter explode with joy. On paper, TLC looks very good considering that WWE gives a lot of time to the matches tonight rather than on pointless promos and last minute additions.
Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett in a Tables Match
Prediction: Wade Barrett wins
Dolph Ziggler (c) vs. Zack Ryder for the U.S. Championship
Prediction: Zack Ryder wins the U.S. Championship
Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Booker T for the Intercontinental Championship
Prediction: Cody Rhodes retains
Triple H vs. Kevin Nash in a Sledgehammer Ladder Match
Prediction: Triple H wins
Mark Henry (c) vs. Big Show in a Chairs Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
Prediction: Mark Henry retains
CM Punk (c) vs. The Miz vs. Alberto Del Rio in a Triple Threat TLC Match for the WWE Championship
Prediction: CM Punk retains
As the last PPV of the year, there is a lot riding on TLC. Now matter if it is good or bad, TLC will definitely set the tone for the WWE as it heads into 2012. For WWE, it would be good for them to end 2011 on a high note rather than a whimper.
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