Anyway we all know why we're here, so here's a picture of Cesaro.
Now let's get Predictin'
Pre-Show: KiddSaro v The New Day v The Usos v Los Matadores
The way I see it, realistically there's only two teams in the hunt for the win tonight- KiddSaro and The Usos, and in all honesty that's pushing it. If this was the solitary match on the Pre-Show I think there'd have been more of an argument for The Usos as we all know the Babyface usually goes over on the Pre-Show but now we've got the Battle Royal also on the Pre-Show and as I'll discuss a babyface should be going over in that match I think the path is clear for KiddSaro to retain.
Winner: KiddSaro
Pre-Show: Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal
If you want my Full, In-Depth Battle Royal Prediction I put up a blog yesterday where I booked it in full (http://t.co/JFLQVC6Iaz), but long story short...
Winner: Mizdow
Now we're getting on to the Main Show, I'm going to lay out the Predictions as the order of the card will be in my opinion; so that in itself is another layer to this Prediction Blog.
IC Title Ladder Match
I think they'll kick-off with this match for a number of reasons, primarily so there's clear blue water between this match and Reigns v Lesnar. I spoke about it yesterday in my "Steal the Show" Spot blog but those were just two moments I singled out looking at this match from the outside- and if they don't do those specific spots I'm sure given the quality of all of the guys involved this match will more than deliver- I'll talk about it a bit more in my "Match Ranking, Before" blog where I'll essentially predict how the matches will be from worst to best but the only two things that could hold this match back are time constraints and the weight of expectation on the actual match. As you'll see a tiny bit later when I discuss Brock/Roman the Secondary Titles may or may not need to be featured more prominently coming out the other side of Mania- and I think it's pretty much accept that Barrett is losing the belt, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. In my opinion it's a straight fight between Bryan and Ambrose for the belt, and bizarrely I think Lesnar re-signing may have had a massive impact on the outcome of this match, but you'll have to wait and see what that impact will be and in the meantime...
Winner: Daniel Bryan
The thing about this Mania is we have a 7 Match card, which by my counting will mean there'll be something going on between every single match with the exception of 2 of the Main Events, which'll be divided by the Divas Match as is the norm- so this means in my opinion we'll be getting a load of quality matches in a row
Seth Rollins v Randy Orton
This is arguably the hardest match to call on this card, which I think has to be a testament to how they've built the match since Orton came back. I made my opinions clear with regard to the stature of the match and where I think it should have been placed on the RAW scripts but they went the way they went with it- and the thing you have to say about these two guys is they know how to put on a show. In my opinion this match has potential "Steal the Show" written all over it- which may not be a massive "out there" statement, but it doesn't make it any less true. If you follow me on Twitter you'll know my feeling towards how WWE has treated the Battle Royal and it's relegation to the Pre-Show but the one positive is that it'll give more time to the supposed "Midcard" matches. Anyway onto the match itself you can make a valid argument on why either guy will go over- however purely because of the way it's been built and in my mind what that means for the match
Winner: Seth Rollins
Sting v Triple H
I've put this match where it is for a number of reasons, but as I've said with all the musical performances and all the self-assuring back patting that goes on during Mania it's not like we'll have transitioned straight from the Orton v Rollins match into Sting v Triple H. I've also positioned this match where it is to subliminally keep the Authority as a tight knit group. I don't think this is as straightforward as some people may assume, primarily because in the back of my mind I remember how Vince treated pretty much every other WCW guy who came over once he bought it- and he's headed into with the exception of Cena the guy who you see as "The WWE Guy" on TV every week in Triple H, that combined with the fact Sting recently said in an interview this will likely be his last match really opens it up. However on the same token I reckon he'll be around for a little while longer if the money's right and I can't see him coming in to lose in his anticipated WWE Debut match.
Winner: Sting
John Cena v Rusev
This match is one of the more straightforward outcomes in my opinion, especially after Monday where Rusev killed him, leaving good ol' John with some serious odds that need overcoming. I said right from the off when I was talking about this feud that I don't mind if Cena does come out on top as long as Rusev is built right, and it's mission accomplished from that point of view- and we'll get the "Murica" moment and everyone will be happy (other than the majority of the crowd that makes up the Wrestlemania crowd and have come from abroad).
Winner: John Cena
The Undertaker v Bray Wyatt
As with the Sting match I don't think this as straightforward as you'd think. I spoke about it in a lot more detail in my "Taker/Wyatt who needs it more" but I don't think Taker needs to win tonight in order to carry on to Mania 32 where he'll face either Sting or Brock before retiring in my opinion. I also said Bray needs the win a helluva lot more and if he does win and vanquish Taker for another 10 or so Months it'll give him a platform to go on an amazing run the other side of Mania. That said I can't see Taker being booked to lose two times in a row unfortunately so...
Winner: The Undertaker
The Bellas v A.J. & Paige
It was weird heading into this match I did my usual PPV Accumulator and AJ & Paige were favourites, which I just don't see happening. I may well be wrong come tonight but with The Bellas hopefully winding down their careers now as was hinted on Total Divas- I think they'll get a Wrestlemania moment before winding down and giving the next generation of "Diva" a chance come Monday.
Winner: The Bellas
Roman Reigns v Brock Lesnar
Roman and this match are dominating today's blogs unsurprisingly, but now Brock's re-signed this match feels less like a coronation and more like a contest. The big question headed into this match is are WWE ready to put all of their eggs into one basket with Roman and put him in a "Sink or Swim" situation, the way I see it Roman is either going to become Diesel or Lex Luger the way they've built him. That said I can't see the keeping the belt on Brock for much longer- even if he does win tonight *hint hint* and I do think Roman will win
Winner: Roman Reigns
As you obviously know I've said Rollins to win against Orton, but if Orton goes over I think a Cash-In at Mania is incredibly likely so even if Rollins loses tonight, it could very well be his night. That said that's not the way I see it playing out and at least for tonight Roman will look strong.
Thanks for reading as always, we're now very much into the business end of this Wrestlemania Week of Blogs so before the event have a look at all of the blogs I've done so far this week and if you see one that catches your eye why don't you read it. There'll be some more blogs coming up tonight- with the majority of them centered around Brock/Roman or Roman so stay tuned for those, and let's keep an open mind eh?
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