Kari Williams, Alestle Reporter
by Kari Williams, Alestle Reporter
In three days, 30 men enter the ring at the Royal Rumble. The sole survivor earns a shot at either the WWE or World Heavyweight Championship. Last week, Big Show, John Cena, Shawn Michaels and Triple H all claimed that they would win the Rumble.
I predict that either Michaels or Triple H will win — regardless of whether they enter number one, number 30 or anywhere inbetween. If Michaels wins, he’ll try to break the Undertaker’s undefeated streak as well add another title reign to his already impressive resume (assuming that ‘Taker defeats Rey Mysterio at the Rumble). If Triple H wins, McMahon’s prized possession of a son-in-law gets a taste of gold, yet again. Either way, DX splits (hopefully!) and the comedy act is no more. I can’t be the only one sick of seeing two of the best wrestlers of the day stuck in comedy skits…can I?
The debacles going on in the title hunt on RAW have Randy Orton and Sheamus, the WWE Champion, going crazy. Orton challenges Sheamus for the belt Sunday, and with Legacy seemingly back on his good side, there’s a good possibility of Orton getting a win.
As far as the pending breakdown of Legacy, I love the bait and switch tactic of Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase Jr. appearing to betray Orton one week, then redeem themselves the next.
On the ECW front, Ezekiel Jackson challenges Christian for the ECW championship. Jackson has had William Regal on his side for some time, so the deck is stacked against Christian. But here’s hoping he retains.
World Heavyweight Champion the Undertaker will put his belt on the line against the ultimate underdog, Rey Mysterio. As much as I enjoy watching Mysterio and seeing the underdog win, I expect ‘Taker to come out on top and head to Wrestlemania to defend his undefeated streak.
Michelle McCool will finally have to face up to her insults and childish ridicule of Mickie James—with the Women’s Championship on the line. James has her chance for the ultimate retribution. With any luck, James will wrestle (emphasis on wrestle) the title away from McCool.
Locally, Lethal Wrestling Alliace (LWA) put on their first “No Restrictions” show Saturday in O’ Fallon, Ill. “The Rebel” Jeremy Wyatt versus the returning Billy McNeil and “Future” Donovan Ruddik (the 6’9” Monster) taking on Ring of Honor start Tyler Black were, by far, the two best matches of the night. Almost every bout spilled to the outside where wrestlers crashed into steel chairs and the solid, brick wall — one of the many perks of being an indy wrestling fan, fleeing from wrestlers as they battle through the crowd.
Take trip to Wood River for Metro East Championship Wrestling (MECW), where MECW Champion Bailey Mannix will defend his championship and others such as Markus Crane and Matt Mayday, formerly known as Krotch, will be in action. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
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